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COVID-19: NYers Should Order Free At-Home Tests, Officials Say COVID-19: NYers Should Order Free At-Home Tests, Officials Say
Covid-19: NYers Should Order Free At-Home Tests, Officials Say As the season for respiratory illnesses begins, New York health officials are urging residents to take advantage of free COVID-19 test kits being offered by the federal government.  In an announcement on Friday, Oct. 4, the New York State Department of Health advised New Yorkers to order free rapid test kits, which are being offered to US households through the US Postal Service.  Each household can receive four at-home test kits, the government announced on Friday, Sept. 27.  Earlier Report - Covid-19: Free At-Home Tests Are Now Available To Order Online While Supplie…
COVID-19: New One-Stop Site Launched For Info On Vaccines, Tests, Treatments, Masks COVID-19: New One-Stop Site Launched For Info On Vaccines, Tests, Treatments, Masks
Covid-19: New One-Stop Site Launched For Info On Vaccines, Tests, Treatments, Masks The federal government has set up a one-stop website for all things related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The White House has just launched COVID.gov, a website designed to consolidate information regarding everything from free high-quality masks and antiviral pills to vaccines, tests, and treatments. The launch of the website coincides with President Joe Biden’s promise in his “State of the Union” address, when he announced a “test-to treat program so people can get tested at a pharmacy, and if they're positive, receive antiviral pills on the spot at no cost.” Related story - COVID-1…
COVID-19: Man Who Went To NY Conference Tests Positive For Omicron Variant COVID-19: Man Who Went To NY Conference Tests Positive For Omicron Variant
Covid-19: Man Who Went To NY Conference Tests Positive For Omicron Variant A day after the first case of the new COVID-19 variant was identified in the United States, a man from the Midwest who attended a conference in New York City has tested positive for the Omicron COVID-19 strain. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, Dec. 2 that the Department of Health in Minnesota alerted her that a constituent tested positive for the variant after spending time at the conference held at the Javits Center in Manhattan. Earlier story - COVID-19: First Case Of New Omicron Variant Identified In United States Hochul noted that the person who contracted th…
COVID-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose for the fifth straight day, as the number of newly confirmed cases topped 1,000 for the first time this week. According to the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate rose in the Hudson Valley for the fifth straight day, up from 4.49 percent on Friday, March 12 to 4.67 percent on Tuesday, March 16, the highest rate in the state, ahead of Long Island (4.50 percent), and New York City (4.18 percent). A total of 1,077 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests a…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Orange County Cases By Community Four new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in Orange County this week as the death toll approaches 700 since the pandemic began nearly a year ago. The number of active cases in Orange County dropped nearly 500 in the past week, to 1,533, while there have now been 694 COVID-19-related deaths reported. According to the state Health Department was reporting 188 new cases in the past 24 hours. There have now been 33,909 COVID-19 confirmed positive cases reported in Orange County out of more than 500,000 tests administered, according to the Department of Health. There are currently 119 COVID-1…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of CT Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of CT Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of CT Cases By Community After seeing the overall infection rate for Connecticut residents testing positive for COVID-19 climbed above 10 percent, the number has dipped back to nearly 6 percent as the state and country combat the recent surge in new cases. In his latest update, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that 56,600 COVID-19 tests were administered in Connecticut on Tuesday, Jan. 12, resulting in 3,529 positive cases for a 6.23 percent positive infection rate. The infection rate had jumped to 10.72 percent earlier this week. The latest infection rate is up down 6.33 percent over the weekend and 8.46 perc…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley saw more than 1,200 new COVID-19 infections, according to information released by state health officials on Saturday, Dec. 26. There are currently 792 patients hospitalized with COVID in the Hudson Valley, with 35 percent of hospital beds available in the region's seven counties. A total of 379 of 681 ICU beds are occupied, with 41 percent available. The positive testing rates for the last five days in the Hudson Valley are as follows: Monday, Dec. 21: 6.29 percent Tuesday, Dec. 22: 6.31 percent Wednesday, Dec. 23: 6.22 percent Thursday, De…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Spikes To 6.6 Percent; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Spikes To 6.6 Percent; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Spikes To 6.6 Percent; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw the positive rate for COVID-19 testing spike a full percentage point, according to data released by the state on Friday, Dec. 4. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under New York State's Micro-Cluster strategy is 7.35 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 4.79 percent.  Within the focus areas, 50,367 test results were reported Thursday, Dec. 3, yielding 3,701 positives.  In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas, 157,930 test results were reported, yielding 7,570 positives.  The positive testing rates for the l…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Sullivan, Ulster Counties COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Sullivan, Ulster Counties
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases In Sullivan, Ulster Counties There are now more than 1,000 active COVID-19 cases in Ulster and Sullivan County as the numbers continue to spike to record highs. In Ulster County, the state Department of Health was reporting that there were 107 newly confirmed cases, with 18 in Sullivan County in the past 24 hours as the second wave of the virus sweeps through the Hudson Valley. There are now 835 active COVID-19 cases in Ulster on Friday, Dec. 4, up from 835 on Monday, Nov. 30, with 137 in Sullivan, up from 131. A total of 158,612 COVID-19 tests have been administered in Ulster since March, resulting in a total of 3,71…
COVID-19: Here's New CT Testing Positivity Rate; Rundown Of Cases By County, Community COVID-19: Here's New CT Testing Positivity Rate; Rundown Of Cases By County, Community
Covid-19: Here's New CT Testing Positivity Rate; Rundown Of Cases By County, Community Twenty-two people died of COVID-19 in Connecticut over the weekend as the positive rate for testing remained relatively steady. A total of 86,210 tests were administered and 4,639 came back positive (5.38 percent positivity). There are now 757 patients now hospitalized statewide (an increase of 98). For the latest rundown of cases by county and community, click here and scroll down.
COVID-19: As Cases Increase, Here's Latest Breakdown In Ulster, Sullivan Counties COVID-19: As Cases Increase, Here's Latest Breakdown In Ulster, Sullivan Counties
Covid-19: As Cases Increase, Here's Latest Breakdown In Ulster, Sullivan Counties Like the rest of the region, state, and country, Ulster and Sullivan counties have seen a surge in new COVID-19 cases as the virus continues its rapid spread. In Ulster County, the state Department of Health was reporting that there were 23 new cases reported, with eight in Sullivan County as a statewide trend of new COVID-19 cases continues. There are now 337 active COVID-19 cases in Ulster, up from 310 earlier in the week, with 100 in Sullivan, both among the highest numbers in the area since the summer. A total of 133,900 COVID-19 tests have been administered in Ulster since March, resu…
COVID-19: New Report Examines How Hudson Valley Cluster Community Saw 32% Drop In Virus Rate COVID-19: New Report Examines How Hudson Valley Cluster Community Saw 32% Drop In Virus Rate
Covid-19: New Report Examines How Hudson Valley Cluster Community Saw 32% Drop In Virus Rate Some are questioning the COVID-19 numbers coming out of a Hudson Valley Orthodox Jewish community after the infection rate spiked to the highest in the state before suddenly plummeting back to earth. Last month, the state was reporting that the positivity rate in Kiryas Joel, a village in Orange County, jumped to 34 percent, prompting New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put certain restrictions in the state in the community and surrounding areas. Cuomo later eased the restrictions in the Orange County cluster, though some remain in place in Rockland County. Earlier story - COVID-19: Orange Coun…
COVID-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools COVID-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools
Covid-19: NY Starts Direct Enforcement In 20 Hotspots; Cuomo Threatens To Close Some Schools New York State will launch direct enforcement of businesses in "hotspot" cluster areas and Gov. Andrew Cuomo said some schools may be ordered to close in-person learning due to insufficient COVID-19 testing. Within the top 20 ZIP codes in counties with recent outbreaks - Brooklyn (Kings), Queens and Rockland and Orange counties - the average rate of positive tests is 4.8 percent.  The rate of positive tests for the remainder of New York State, not counting these 20 ZIP codes, is 0.91 percent. These 20 ZIP codes contained 21 percent of all positive cases in New York State on Saturday, O…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in both cases and the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Thursday, Oct. 1. Of a total of 109,218 test results reported on Wednesday, Sept. 30 to New York State, 1,382, or 1.27 percent were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last four days in the Hudson Valley: Sunday, Sept. 27: 3.1 percent Monday, Sept. 28: 2.0 percent Tuesday, Sept. 29: 2.4 percent Wednesday, Sept. 30: 2.8 percent Here's a rundown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties: Rockland, 184 (up 74 f…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hits 2 Percent Infection Rate Mark As Cases In Clusters Spike COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hits 2 Percent Infection Rate Mark As Cases In Clusters Spike
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Hits 2 Percent Infection Rate Mark As Cases In Clusters Spike Spikes in positive COVID-19 cases in Rockland and Orange County have pushed the Hudson Valley’s infection rate to the highest in New York. On Monday, Sept. 28, there were 9,948 people tested in the Hudson Valley, with 202 returning positive, bringing the infection rate to 2 percent, ahead of Western New York (1.3 percent), New York City (1.3 percent), and Long Island (1.2 percent). No other region was above 1 percent as the statewide infection rate rose to 1.3 percent. During a COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Sept. 29 in Manhattan, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the spike in the Hudson…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Friday, Sept. 25. Of a total of 94,818 test results reported on Thursday, Sept. 24 to New York State, 908, or 0.95 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last four days in the Hudson Valley: Monday, Sept. 21: 1.2 percent Tuesday, Sept. 22: 1. 6 percent Wednesday, Sept. 23: 1.5 percent Thursday, Sept. 24: 1.7 percent Here's a breakdown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties on Monday: Orange, 65 Westchester, 53 Rockland, 47 Orange…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Change In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees Slight Change In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Slight Change In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County Long Island saw a slight change in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Of a total of 70,930 test results reported on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to New York State, 665, or 0.94 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last four days on Long Island: Saturday, Sept. 19: 0.9 percent Sunday, Sept. 20: 0.9 percent Monday, Sept. 21: 1.1 percent Tuesday, Sept. 22: 1.0 percent In Nassau County, 63 new cases were confirmed on Tuesday (three less than a day earlier) with another 32 in Suffolk County (down 35 from the prev…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positivity Testing Rate; New Cases For Each County COVID-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positivity Testing Rate; New Cases For Each County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Long Island Positivity Testing Rate; New Cases For Each County Positive test results for COVID-19 remained steady on Long Island, according to brand-new three-day data released by New York State on Saturday, Sept. 19. Of the 110,444 test results reported on Friday, Sept. 18 to New York State, 986, or 0.89 percent, were positive.  On Long Island, the positive percentages in the last three days are as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 16: 1.1 percent Thursday, Sept. 17: 0.9 percent Friday, Sept. 18: 1.0 percent A total of 986 new COVID cases brought the statewide total to 49,038 confirmed cases during the pandemic. There were 1-2 new COVI…
COVID-19: Here's Long Island Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Here's Long Island Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Here's Long Island Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County Long Island saw another slight downturn in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Monday, Sept. 14. Of a total of 63,358 test results reported on Sunday, Sept. 13 to New York State, 583, or 0.92 percent, were positive.  Here are positivity testing rates for the last five days on Long Island: Wednesday, Sept. 9: 1.0 percent Thursday, Sept. 10: 1.3 percent Friday, Sept. 11: 1.4 percent Saturday, Sept. 12: 1.2 percent Sunday, Sept. 13: 0.9 percent In Nassau County, 52 new cases were confirmed on Sunday (down 26 from a day earlier) with an…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County Long Island has seen another increase in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data. Of the 63,230 test results reported on Tuesday, Sept. 8 to New York State yesterday, 576, or 0.91 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last four days: Saturday, Sept. 5: 1.1 percent, Sunday, Sept 6: 1.0 percent, Monday, Sept. 7: 1.5 percent Tuesday, Sept. 8: 1.8 percent In Nassau County, 78 new cases were confirmed on Tuesday (up from 65 a day earlier) with another 55 in Suffolk County (up from 52 from the previous day). A total of 57…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positivity Rate For Testing; New Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positivity Rate For Testing; New Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positivity Rate For Testing; New Totals By County The Hudson Valley has seen an increase in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released Of the 57,826 test results reported on Monday, Sept. 7 to New York State, 557, or 0.96 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days: Saturday, Sept. 5: 0.9 percent Sunday, Sept 6: 1.2 percent Monday, Sept. 7: 1.5 percent New cases by county are as follows: Westchester, 37 Rockland, 21 Orange County, 10 Dutchess County, 5 Putnam County, 5 Sullivan County, 0 Ulster County, 0 A total of 557 new COVID cases were reported in New York o…
COVID-19: All NY Schools Can Reopen Classrooms, Must Post Plans, Brief Parents, Cuomo Says COVID-19: All NY Schools Can Reopen Classrooms, Must Post Plans, Brief Parents, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: All NY Schools Can Reopen Classrooms, Must Post Plans, Brief Parents, Cuomo Says New York’s COVID-19 infection rate has stayed steady and as a result, schools across the state have been authorized to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. During a COVID-19 conference call with the news media on Friday, Aug. 7, Cuomo said that every region is below the threshold established by the state Department of Health, allowing students and teachers to return to the classroom for the upcoming academic year. The Health Department previously announced that school districts in New York can prepare plans to reopen for in-person schooling in September if COVID-19 infection rates stay at …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Five-Day Long Island Positivity Testing Rate; New Cases For Each County COVID-19: Here's Latest Five-Day Long Island Positivity Testing Rate; New Cases For Each County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Five-Day Long Island Positivity Testing Rate; New Cases For Each County Positive test results for COVID-19 on Long Island remained steady, according to brand-new five-day data released by New York State on Thursday, Aug. 6. Of the 72,370 test results reported on Wednesday, Aug. 5 to New York State, 703, or 0.97 percent, were positive. On Long Island, the positive percentages in the last five days are as follows: Saturday, Aug. 1.0 percent  Sunday, Aug. 2: 1.3 percent Monday, Aug. 3: 1.3 percent Tuesday, Aug. 4: 1.2 percent Wednesday, Aug. 5: 1.0 percent A total of 636 new COVID cases were reported on Wednesday, bringing the statewide…
COVID-19: Here's Long Island Five-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County COVID-19: Here's Long Island Five-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County
Covid-19: Here's Long Island Five-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County The number of positive test results for COVID-19 on Long Island has declined, according to five-day data released Wednesday, July 22. Of the 67,659 tests conducted on Tuesday, July 21, in New York State, 705, or 1.04 percent, were positive. On Long Island, the positive percentages in the last five days are as follows: Friday, July 17: 1.0 percent Saturday, July 18: 0.9 percent Sunday, July 19: 1.0 percent Monday, July 20: 1.4 percent Tuesday, July 21: 1.0 percent There were 36 new COVID-19 cases reported in Nassau County (down 15 from a day earlier) with another 46 positive…
COVID-19: Here's Latest CT Positivity Testing Rate, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Latest CT Positivity Testing Rate, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Latest CT Positivity Testing Rate, Other New Data The positivity rate for COVID-19 testing has remained steady in Connecticut. From Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19, 27,323 tests were administered with 162 coming back positive (0.59 percent positivity rate). During that time, there were 10 COVID-related deaths in the state. A total of 54 patients are hospitalized for COVID, a decline of 12 since Thursday, July 16, and the lowest number since March 23. For the latest CT COVID data report, click here.
COVID-19: Day Now Set For Hudson Valley Reopening COVID-19: Day Now Set For Hudson Valley Reopening
Covid-19: Day Now Set For Hudson Valley Reopening Click here for a related story - COVID-19: Here's What You Should Know About The Four Phases Of NY Reopenings A day and date are now set for Phase 1 of the reopening of the Hudson Valley's economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Contact tracers have been identified and will be trained through the Memorial Day weekend with the first of the four phases of reopening now scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 26 in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Ulster and Sullivans counties, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday, May 23 at his daily COVID news briefing in Albany…
COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies On Day 64 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced the formation of a joint seven-state agreement to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, other medical equipment and testing. Other states involved in the initiative are Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island. While the states will continue to partner with the federal government during the crisis, they will also work together to identify the entire region's needs for these products, aggregate demand among the states, reduce costs…
COVID-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery COVID-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery
Covid-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery A total of 35 counties in New York State have now been approved to have hospitals resume elective outpatient treatments amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments to resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19 surge in the near term.  The counties now eligible (also shown in the image above) are:  Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chenango, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Mad…
COVID-19: Pair Of Long Island Congressmen Named To White House Task Force To Reopen Economy COVID-19: Pair Of Long Island Congressmen Named To White House Task Force To Reopen Economy
Covid-19: Pair Of Long Island Congressmen Named To White House Task Force To Reopen Economy A pair of United States congressmen from Long Island will have a say in when the country reopens economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Democrat Tom Suozzi (Nassau) and Republican Lee Zeldin (Suffolk) are among the lawmakers chosen to join the White House task force to reopen the economy during the pandemic. “Honored to have just been appointed by @realDonaldTrump to the @WhiteHouse Task Force on Reopening the Economy,” Zeldin posted on Twitter. “We need to get our economy roaring again. Honored to get to work to do so precisely & carefully, avoid another outbreak & h…
COVID-19: 5,146 New Cases Bring NY Total To 30,811, Now Accounting For 52 Percent In Country COVID-19: 5,146 New Cases Bring NY Total To 30,811, Now Accounting For 52 Percent In Country
Covid-19: 5,146 New Cases Bring NY Total To 30,811, Now Accounting For 52 Percent In Country There have been 5,146 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reported in New York as the state’s total rose to 30,811, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said at a news conference on Monday, March 25 in Albany. New York’s 30,811 COVID-19 cases are nearly 10 times more cases than the nearest states - New Jersey, California, Washington and Michigan - have seen, though Cuomo said that the social distancing efforts may be slowly working. As a percentage, New York State COVID-19 cases account for 52 percent of the 58,998 in the United States. New York City's 17,856 cases are 30 percent of US cases. …
COVID-19: Drive-Through Testing Sites Open In Dutchess, Ulster COVID-19: Drive-Through Testing Sites Open In Dutchess, Ulster
Covid-19: Drive-Through Testing Sites Open In Dutchess, Ulster New sites capable of drive-through testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have opened in Dutchess and Ulster counties. Beginning on Monday, March 23, new sites launched at the Intermodal Center at Dutchess Stadium on Route 9D in Fishkill and Tech City on Enterprise Drive in Kingston. According to officials, Enterprise Drive is accessible from either Route 209 or Route 9W via Boice Lane. The Dutchess Stadium site will open at noon and Tech City at 8:30 a.m. each day. The sites will be used to collect samples from people who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. The samples will be s…