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First Case Of Monkeypox Confirmed In Capital District First Case Of Monkeypox Confirmed In Capital District
First Case Of Monkeypox Confirmed In Capital District Authorities have confirmed the first case of monkeypox in the Capital District. The case was identified in Albany County by a person with a history of out-of-state travel, Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy announced Tuesday, July 19. The infected person is not believed to have contracted the disease in Albany County, McCoy said. Announcing today that Albany County's first case of #monkeypox has officially been identified. The infected person has a history of out of state travel & is not believed to have contracted this in Albany County.#MonkeypoxVirus #MonkeyPox2022 (1/3)https:/…
COVID-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties COVID-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties
Covid-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties While most New Yorkers are eagerly ditching their masks as the recovery from the winter COVID-19 surge continues, some counties are still being encouraged to mask up for a variety of factors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Unveils New Strategy Allowing Communities To Ease Masking, Social Distancing The CDC will also offer a color-coded map — with coun…
'Widespread' Flu Activity Now Reported In New York: Here Are Counties Most Affected 'Widespread' Flu Activity Now Reported In New York: Here Are Counties Most Affected
'Widespread' Flu Activity Now Reported In New York: Here Are Counties Most Affected With all eyes concentrating on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis with the Omicron variant raging, flu season has quickly and quietly snuck up on New Yorkers, where flu is still being categorized as "widespread." In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 5,075 cases of influenza out of nearly 100,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “seventh consecutive week that widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” The latest data represents an 18-percent decrease from the previous update from the New York State Department of Health. A…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to rise, hovering above 4 percent as New York contends with the Delta variant of the virus. For the third straight day, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island rose, from 4.30 percent to 4.31 percent, to 4.35 percent in the most recent data released by the state Department of Health. Statewide, over the past three days, the average infection rate dropped from 3.32 percent to 3.29 percent and back up to 3.31 percent on Sunday, Aug. 29, well below the rate on Long Island. Eighteen new COVID-19-related deaths w…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is down slightly but remains above the state average as variants of the virus continue to surge. In the Hudson Valley, the seven-day average infection rate saw a downtick, from 3.67 percent of those tested in the region to 3.65 on Sunday, Aug. 29 in the latest data released by the state Department of Health. Statewide, over the past three days, the average infection rate dropped from 3.32 percent to 3.29 percent and back up to 3.31 percent on Aug. 29, still below the rate in the Hudson Valley. Eighteen new COVID-19-related deaths we…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley saw a slight dip in its COVID-19 infection rate, though the region remains concerned about new variants of the virus. According to the latest update from the state Department of Health, the positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested was down slightly to 3.50 as the statewide rate rose from 3.13 percent to 3.18 percent. In the Hudson Valley, two new virus-related deaths were reported in Orange County, with one in both Ulster and Westchester counties. Other new COVID-19 deaths were reported in the Bronx (four), Suffolk, and Queens (three), Nassau County (two), with si…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Over 4 Percent; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Over 4 Percent; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Over 4 Percent; New Breakdown By Community Long Island hit a dubious milestone as the battle against the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus rages forward. The average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island of those tested jumped above 4 percent, to 4.07 percent on Thursday, Aug. 19, up from 3.96 percent the previous day, representing the first time the number topped that threshold in months. Statewide, the average infection rate is on the decline for the third straight day, from 3.16 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 17, to 3.15 the following day, to 3.13 percent on Aug. 19. In Suffolk, 568 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed,…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays High; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays High; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays High; New Breakdown By County New virus-related deaths were reported over the weekend in the Hudson Valley as the region and country continue attempts to corral more transmissible variants of the virus that have been mutating and rapidly spreading. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate jumped from 3.18 percent on Friday, Aug. 13 to 3.25 percent the following day before dipping back down to 3.16 percent of those tested on Sunday, Aug. 15. lAs recently as three weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3.09 …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island took another jump over the weekend as local, state, and federal officials continue attempting to corral more transmissible variants of the virus that have been mutating and rapidly spreading. On Long Island, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate among those tested held steady at 3.69 percent on Friday, Aug. 13, and Saturday, Aug. 14 before jumping up to 3.84 percent on Sunday, Aug. 15.  As recently as three weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent t…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley dipped slightly but the number of new cases in the region continues to soar as the summer surge of the variants of the virus continue spreading. In the past week, since Friday, Aug. 6, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate among those tested in the Hudson Valley has climbed from 2.86 percent to 3.11 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 10, and down to 3.06 on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Two weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3.05 percent in that same time fra…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Increases Again; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Increases Again; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Increases Again; Latest Breakdown By Community New deaths were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk as the positive infection rate on Long Island continues its summer surge as variants of the virus continue spreading. In the past week, since Friday, Aug. 6, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate among those tested on Long Island has climbed from 3.50 percent to 3.60 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 10, and to 3.65 percent on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Two weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3.05 percent in that same time frame, the first time New York has been…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County The COVID-19 infection rate rose slightly from the previous day, but the region continues to be hit hard by the newly emerging variants of the virus that have become the dominant strains. The seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has now risen from 2.88 percent on Friday, Aug. 6 to 2.98 percent on Sunday, Aug. 8 up to 3.05 percent of those tested on Monday, Aug. 9. A week ago, the infection rate was under 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 2.97 percent in that same time frame. One new virus-relate…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County The COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after temporarily plateauing as the Delta variant continues to rage throughout the region and nation. Over the weekend, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has risen from 2.88 percent on Friday, Aug. 6, holding steady the following day before hitting 2.98 percent on Sunday, Aug. 8. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 2.96 percent in that same time frame. No new virus-related fatalities were reported in the region, while other deaths we…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County Some of New York's 10 regions are showing some signs of improving COVID-19 numbers, though the Hudson Valley isn't one of them as the number of new infections continues to rise due to variants of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the two-week surge of new cases int he region continued, with the infection rate jumping to 2.75 percent of those tested, up from under 2.30 percent as recently as Saturday, July 31. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.74 percent in that same time frame. No new virus-related fatalities were reported in the Hudson V…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community Some of New York's 10 regions are showing some signs of improving COVID-19 numbers, though Long Island isn't one of them as the number of new infections continues to rise due to variants of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the two-week surge of new cases of Long Island continued, with the infection rate jumping to 3.37 percent of those tested, up from under 3 percent as recently as Saturday, July 31.  The infection rate is the second-highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.74 percent in that same time fra…
COVID-19: NY Restaurants In Orange Zone Can Resume Indoor Dining, Court Rules COVID-19: NY Restaurants In Orange Zone Can Resume Indoor Dining, Court Rules
Covid-19: NY Restaurants In Orange Zone Can Resume Indoor Dining, Court Rules Following a judicial ruling, New York is loosening the restrictions on restaurants that are located in designated COVID-19 “orange zones.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that restaurants in “orange zones” will be permitted to reopen under “yellow zone” restrictions. Previously, indoor dining had been banned at restaurants in the “orange zones.” The decision comes after a judge ruled that restaurants in “orange zones” may reopen in upstate New York earlier this week. In “yellow zones,” restaurants can open for indoor and outdoor dining, though capacities are capped, and only four-person parties ar…
COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Six Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations COVID-19: Liquor Licenses Of Six Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations
Covid-19: Liquor Licenses Of Six Long Island Restaurants Suspended For Guideline Violations New York State authorities have suspended liquor licenses for 37 more businesses, including six on Long Island, after finding what it labeled violations of COVID-19 pandemic-related executive orders.  These new suspensions bring the total number of liquor licenses suspended during the coronavirus pandemic to 279, the state announced on Tuesday, Dec. 8. In total, 1,867 charges have been filed against bars and restaurants for violating coronavirus-related rules.  Businesses found in violation of these regulations face fines up to $10,000 per violation, while egregious violations ca…
COVID-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 COVID-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3
Covid-19: Here's Three-Day Positive Testing Trend As Hudson Valley, Long Island Near Phase 3 As the Hudson Valley, Long Island and New York City move to the next phases of the four-phase reopening process this week, the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and hospitalizations has continued to remain stable. According to data released Sunday, June 21, there are 1,142 COVID-19 hospitalizations, including 332 ICU, statewide. A total of 15 COVID-related deaths have been reported since Saturday, June 20. There were 664 new COVID cases, bringing the statewide total during the pandemic to 387,936. New York City enters Phase 2 of the reopening process on Monday, June 22. The Huds…
COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites
Covid-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites On Day 78 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York State has doubled its capacity to reach 40,000 diagnostic tests per day and has rolled out a new website to show New Yorkers where they can find the nearest testing site. That's twice the national average. During his daily news briefing on Sunday, May 17 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo not encouraged eligible New Yorkers to visit the new website, coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing (first image above),  to find a nearby testing site.  For a list of eligible New Yorkers, see the second ima…
COVID-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House COVID-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House
Covid-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House With cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stabilizing in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state will take a regional approach to reopening the economy. Speaking in Buffalo before heading to the White House to discuss COVID-19 testing with federal officials, including President Trump later in the day on Tuesday, April 21, Cuomo said that with different parts of the state being impacted differently by the virus, he would be taking a regional approach to reopening non-essential businesses. “In this state, we have very different regions within New York,” Cuomo said. “People think of …
COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Saturday, April 18. Albany 648 29 Allegany 30 1 Broome 186 8 Cattaraugus 34 0 Cayuga 36 0 Chautauqua 25 0 Chemung 72 1 Chenango 77 1 Clinton 48 1 Columbia 105 4 Cortland 25 0 Delaware 49 1 Dutchess 2,201 59 Erie 2,201 59 Essex 16 1 Franklin 13 0 Fulton 27 0 Genesee 87 4 Greene 82 5 Hamilton 3 0 Herkimer 47 1 Jefferson 50 0 Lewis 8 0 Livingston 37 3 Madison 105 0 Monroe 1,008 33 Montgo…
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups Here is the latest breakdown of the 9,385 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in New York as of Monday morning, April 13, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 9 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 1,425 Broome, 6 Cayuga, 2 Chautauqua, 1 Chemung, 1 Clinton, 2 Columbia, 7 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 26 Erie, 70 Fulton, 2 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 2,194 Lewis, 3 Livington, 1 Madison, 3 Manhattan, 849 Monroe, 39 Montgomery, 2 Nassau, 846 Niagara, 9 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 9 Ontario, 1 Ora…
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County Here is a breakdown of the 5,489 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York as of Wednesday morning, April 8, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 6 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 866 Broome, 4 Cayuga, 1 Columbia, 4 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 15 Erie, 34 Fulton, 1 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 1,252 Lewis, 2 Madison, 2 Manhattan, 513 Monroe, 25 Montgomery, 1 Nassau, 500 Niagara, 1 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 5 Orange, 53 Oswego, 1 Otsego, 2 Putnam, 16 Queens, 1,284 Rensselaer, 1 Ri…
COVID-19: NY State Releases Number Of Deaths Per County COVID-19: NY State Releases Number Of Deaths Per County
Covid-19: NY State Releases Number Of Deaths Per County Westchester County Executive George Latimer has directed that all flags at county parks and facilities be lowered to half-staff in memory of the Westchester residents who have died during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The number of casualties in Westchester climbed to 197, according to statistics from throughout New York State released late Saturday afternoon by Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Here is a breakdown of casualties by New York City and county: New York City, 2,624 Albany, 6 Broome, 4 Columbia, 2 Dutchess, 11 Erie, 23 Herkimer, 1 Madison, 1 Monroe, 14 Montgo…
COVID-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York COVID-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York
Covid-19: Largest Increase In Daily Death Toll As Number Of Cases Climbs To 102,863 In New York There were 562 newly reported deaths tied to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York, the most fatalities reported in a single day since the outbreak. At his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, April 3, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 10,482 new positive cases, bringing the state’s total to 102,863 cases, four times more than any other state. There have now been 2,935 deaths reported, up from 2,373 the day before - the biggest single-day increase since the crisis began. 
“When this started, New York had airports that were designated as entrance zones,…
COVID-19: Cuomo 'Concerned' As Long Island Cases Climb To 12,024 COVID-19: Cuomo 'Concerned' As Long Island Cases Climb To 12,024
Covid-19: Cuomo 'Concerned' As Long Island Cases Climb To 12,024 There was more than 1,400 new novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in both Nassau and Suffolk as the total number of cases tops 10,000 in both counties, numbers New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called “concerning.” At his daily COVID-19 briefing on Friday, April 3, Cuomo confirmed that there were 1,437 new cases in Nassau, as the total rose to 12,024, and there were 1,408 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 10,154 since the outbreak began. “We’ve been monitoring hotspots on a nightly basis so we can track the virus and see what’s happening. There are certain communities that have been…
COVID-19: 8,669 New Cases In New York As Statewide Total Climbs To 92,381 COVID-19: 8,669 New Cases In New York As Statewide Total Climbs To 92,381
Covid-19: 8,669 New Cases In New York As Statewide Total Climbs To 92,381 There were 8,669 new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York reported overnight as the statewide total climbed to 92,381, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. During his daily COVID-19 press briefing on Thursday, April 2, Cuomo said that the state continues barreling toward the apex of the outbreak, which he has dubbed the Battle of the Mountaintop. He said that depending on the effectiveness of social distancing, it could be between 21 to 30 days before the virus peaks, and its effects could last through the summer. “Our projections are showing that approximately 93,000 lives w…
COVID-19: Worst May Not Be Until End Of April, Cuomo Says, As State Total Hits 83,712 Cases COVID-19: Worst May Not Be Until End Of April, Cuomo Says, As State Total Hits 83,712 Cases
Covid-19: Worst May Not Be Until End Of April, Cuomo Says, As State Total Hits 83,712 Cases The worst of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York may not be until the end of April as the death toll continues to rise, Gov. Andrew Cuomo warned. There have now been 7,917 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York overnight, bringing the statewide total to 83,712. There were also 391 new deaths, as the total climbs to 1,941 since the outbreak began. Of the 83,712 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 12,226 people are currently hospitalized, including 3,022 patients in the ICU. Since the beginning of the outbreak, 6,142 people have been treated in New York hospitals and later releas…
COVID-19: 9,298 New Cases In NY As Statewide Total Hits 75,795 COVID-19: 9,298 New Cases In NY As Statewide Total Hits 75,795
Covid-19: 9,298 New Cases In NY As Statewide Total Hits 75,795 Gov. Andrew Cuomo is warning New Yorkers to “calibrate yourself so you’re not disappointed every time you get up,” because the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) isn’t going away anytime soon. There were 9,298 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York as the statewide total continued to climb to 75,795, the most in the nation. There have now been 1,550 COVID-19-related deaths in New York, up from 1,218 the previous day. The number of cases in New York is nearly 50,000 more than the nearest state, New Jersey (16,636 cases), which is ahead of California (7,421), Michigan (6,508), Massachusetts (5…
COVID-19: 7,377 New Reported Cases Statewide; Cuomo Asks FEMA For Four More Temporary Hospitals COVID-19: 7,377 New Reported Cases Statewide; Cuomo Asks FEMA For Four More Temporary Hospitals
Covid-19: 7,377 New Reported Cases Statewide; Cuomo Asks FEMA For Four More Temporary Hospitals There have been 7,377 more confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York, bringing the total statewide to 44,635, tops in the nation. New York remains the state most plagued by the virus, with 44,635 cases that resulted in 519 deaths, up from 385 the day before. New Jersey has the next most confirmed cases with 6,876, followed by California (4,060), Washington (3,208), and Michigan (2,878). Of the 44,635 positive cases, 6,481 are hospitalized, with 1,583 patients in ICU. Since the outbreak, 2,045 people who tested positive and were hospitalized have been discharged. New York G…
6,448 New COVID-19 Cases Bring Statewide Total To 37,258: Breakdown By Top 10 Locations In NY 6,448 New COVID-19 Cases Bring Statewide Total To 37,258: Breakdown By Top 10 Locations In NY
6,448 New Covid-19 Cases Bring Statewide Total To 37,258: Breakdown By Top 10 Locations In NY There were 100 new COVID-19-related deaths in New York as the total number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in the state climbs to 37,258. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that there have been 6,448 new COVID-19 in the state, with the death toll rising to 385 as of Thursday, March 26. New York now accounts for approximately 51 percent of the nation’s 72,700 cases. Of the 37,258 positive New York cases, 5,327 people are currently hospitalized, including 1,290 ICU patients. Since the outbreak began, 1,517 COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized have been discharged. Earlier report:&nbs…