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BLISS DECLARES

EMERGENCY IN

OTSEGO COUNTY

Order Brings Local Agencies

Into Line With NY Measures

David Bliss

COOPERSTOWN – At 10:54 a.m. today, county Board Chairman David Bliss issued a State of Emergency for Otsego County, effective immediately, and remaining in effect for the next 30 days.

Also issued was an order in support of the state and county Health Departments'  recommendation on Friday to close schools, which local school superintendents have already announced.

Public Health Director Heidi Bond and her staff have "been working overtime to keep up with the latest information," Bliss said, and he encouraged citizens, if they have any questions, to first check www.otsegocounty.com/

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