LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) – Lewis County has declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19.
County Manager Ryan Piche says the county recommends that people continue to wear masks indoors.
He explained COVID is testing the limits at Lewis County Health – just like other north country facilities.
“It’s really to make people aware that our health systems are becoming stressed and we need to change our behavior. There could come a day in the future where we really don’t have the beds to treat people who become ill in our community,” said Piche.
Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties also declared a state of emergency.
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