COVID-19: Trump Wants US To Be Open ‘By Easter’ As More States Impose Extreme Measures COVID-19: Trump Wants US To Be Open ‘By Easter’ As More States Impose Extreme Measures
Covid-19: Trump Wants US To Be Open ‘By Easter’ As More States Impose Extreme Measures With much of the country hunkering down and attempting to avoid the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), President Donald Trump said that he wants the United States to be “opened up and raring to go by Easter.” Despite the virus continuing to spread - with its apex potentially hitting within three weeks - Trump made the comments in a Fox News virtual town hall on Tuesday, March 24. Easter falls on Sunday, April 12 this year. As of Tuesday, there have been more than 396,592 confirmed cases of coronavirus globally, which resulted in 17,229 deaths. There have been 46,168 confirmed cases i…
COVID-19: 993 New Cases In Westchester Bring County Total To 3,891 COVID-19: 993 New Cases In Westchester Bring County Total To 3,891
Covid-19: 993 New Cases In Westchester Bring County Total To 3,891 There have been hundreds of new confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in the Hudson Valley as the state’s total rose to 25,665, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced. At his daily briefing on COVID-19 in the state, New York Gov.Andrew Cuomo announced that there have been 4,790 new cases reported, bringing the state's total to 25,665, 10 times more than any other state. The top 10 counties in New York hit the hardest by coronavirus: New York City: 14,904 cases (2,599 new); Westchester: 3,891 (997); Nassau: 2,869 (427); Suffolk: 1,880, (422); Rockland 671 (79); Orange 498 (109); Albany 146 (1…
COVID-19: Outbreak Could Peak In 45 Days, Cuomo Predicts COVID-19: Outbreak Could Peak In 45 Days, Cuomo Predicts
Covid-19: Outbreak Could Peak In 45 Days, Cuomo Predicts The novel coronavirus outbreak is going to get worse before it gets better, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is cautioning. Globally, there have been 197,225 confirmed COVID-19 cases of coronavirus, including 5,921 in the United States that resulted in 100 deaths. (See first image above.) In New York, despite efforts to curtail the spread of the virus, the number of positive tests spiked overnight to approximately 1,700. Citing health experts, Cuomo said that the virus is going to continue to be a plague on the country, with the number of cases potentially not peaking for approximately 45 days. …
Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries' Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries'
Coronavirus Fears Spark Consumers Scrambling To Build 'Pandemic Pantries' With fears of the rapidly spreading coronavirus escalating, some retailers are combating empty shelves as many consumers scramble to build “pandemic pantries.” Items like hand sanitizer, food, health care, and other products have been rapidly flying off shelves as concerns of coronavirus continue to preoccupy the nation. Many are also reportedly stocking up on disinfectant wipes, household cleaners, and dry groceries. Consumer market researcher Nielsen said this week that the hoarding of emergency supplies for what’s becoming called “pandemic pantries” began in China and Italy a…
COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says COVID-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: SUNY, CUNY Students Studying Abroad To Be Flown Home, Cuomo Says Click here for an updated story: Wife, Two Kids, Neighbor Of Westchester COVID-19 Patient Also Test Positive, Cuomo Says SUNY and CUNY students studying abroad in several countries will be brought home and temporarily quarantined as a precaution due to the continued spread of the novel coronavirus. Earlier report: Son Of Westchester COVID-19 Patient Becomes Third Confirmed NY Case Cuomo announced on Wednesday, March 4, that four additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New York State, including four in New Rochelle. Related story; Westchester Man Confirmed As Sec…
Northwell Health Labs To Begin Testing For Coronavirus Northwell Health Labs To Begin Testing For Coronavirus
Northwell Health Labs To Begin Testing For Coronavirus Northwell Labs will soon begin testing for coronavirus at their Long Island, Manhattan, and Westchester labs.With federal health officials declaring that it has become a matter of “when, not if,” the virus will spread to and throughout the United States, local institutions throughout the country have begun taking measures in an effort to curtail the coronavirus outbreak. With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration giving the green light for outside labs to begin COVID-19 testing, Northwell Labs announced it plans to begin testing for the rapidly spreading virus within the next week. Doctors …
Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide
Coronavirus Update: New York Looking To Test Up To 1,000 Per Day Statewide The New York State Department of Health is partnering with hospitals in an effort to conduct upwards of 1,000 tests for coronavirus per day across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the Wadsworth Center is teaming with local hospitals to expand surge testing capacity to 1,000 tests per day statewide for the novel coronavirus. Cuomo said the Wadsworth Center will provide hospitals with instructions on how to replicate the State's test, as well as help them purchase some of the equipment necessary to develop and validate the test. The announcement comes on the …
COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns COVID-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Covid-19: Is it Safe to Travel? AAA Offers Advice Amid Coronavirus Concerns With more and more positive cases of coronavirus cropping up around the country, many Americans are asking the question: is it safe to travel? Currently, the United States recommends travelers avoid all non-essential travel to China, Iran, South Korea and Italy. Traveling anywhere else is a personal decision you have to make based on all facts available. In response, AAA issued a series of advice for travelers, cautioning that the organization can’t determine who should or should not travel. “Research is important to any traveler ahead of a trip. It’s no different with the coronavirus,” Pa…
Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff
Coronavirus Could Disrupt US Schools, Transportation, Says Acting White House Chief Of Staff As the outbreak of coronavirus continues to spread throughout the globe, the acting White House Chief of Staff is cautioning that the virus may have an impact on schools and transportation stateside. “Are you going to see some schools shut down? Probably,” acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney reported said at the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, D.C. “Maybe see impacts on public transportation? Sure, but we do this. We know how to handle this.” Mulvaney’s statement comes as the stock market continues to plummet amid fears of the spread of the virus. As of Frida…
Cuomo Seeks $40M Emergency Funding For Potential Coronavirus Pandemic Cuomo Seeks $40M Emergency Funding For Potential Coronavirus Pandemic
Cuomo Seeks $40M Emergency Funding For Potential Coronavirus Pandemic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has requested $40 million in emergency funding be approved by the state legislature for the state’s Department of Health for dealing with a potential coronavirus pandemic. With federal health officials declaring it’s become a matter of “when, not if,” the virus will spread to the United States, Cuomo is taking steps to ensure that New York is ready to go to battle. The $40 million appropriation will allow the Department of Health to hire additional staff, procure equipment and any other resources necessary to respond to the potential novel coronavirus pandemic. …
Musician, Teacher And — Most Of All — Beloved Friend, Nino Getts Of Ossining Dies At 74 Musician, Teacher And — Most Of All — Beloved Friend, Nino Getts Of Ossining Dies At 74
Musician, Teacher And — Most Of All — Beloved Friend, Nino Getts Of Ossining Dies At 74 On the morning of June 28, Nino V. Getts, 74, died quietly in his sleep.  Nino was born on Nov. 12, 1944 to William and Mary Riccardi Getts. He grew up in the Battle Hill area and was a nostalgic fan of the old White Plains, where he often sat on the steps of the old courthouse with friends  and walked Main St. Nino graduated from White Plains High School in 1962 and/or 1963. He liked people in both classes, so went to all the reunions. He studied song writing and music production at State University of New York. Nino had his own professional studio in his home and produced a…
Area Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy Area Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy
Area Woman Plans 115-Mile Pilgrimage In Italy A woman from Mahopac is embarking on a 115-mile spiritual journey throughout Italy to honor her father and raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Karen Ganis is visiting Italy this June to make a 115-mile pilgrimage on foot from Palermo to Agricento. The trip is considered a spiritual journey for many people who make it. Ganis says the journey will be a chance to honor her father, who died from Alzheimer’s Disease 20 years ago. She is turning her journey into a Longest Day fundraiser in order to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. The Longest Day …