Jul 17, 2020 Contact tracers have linked 16 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jefferson County to parties along the St. Lawrence River July 4th weekend.

State and county health officials say theyve contacted more than a hundred people who may be at risk of having COVID-19. Theyre also actively working to identify additional individuals who may have been exposed.

Anyone who attended a large gathering in the Thousand Islands July 4th weekend should get tested immediately, especially if they may not have worn a mask or kept six feet social distance. The state set up a temporary testing center Friday afternoon at the Clayton fire department.

All New Yorkers are reminded that emergency orders banning large social gatherings remain in effect, and people should wear masks in public when they cant stay six feet away from others.

Overall, Jefferson County reported 26 new coronavirus cases in a week, bringing its total to 137 since the start of the pandemic.

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Thousand Islands July 4th parties linked to COVID-19 spike - North Country Public Radio