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First Monkeypox Case Reported In Rockland First Monkeypox Case Reported In Rockland
First Monkeypox Case Reported In Rockland A Hudson Valley resident has tested positive for monkeypox, bringing the number of cases in the region to five. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced on Wednesday, June 29 that a county resident has been diagnosed with the orthopoxvirus, better known as the monkeypox. The confirmed case is limited to one person who has not had any contact with anyone locally and poses no risk to county residents, officials said. As of Tuesday, June 28, a total of 61 confirmed cases have been identified in the state including 55 in New York C…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Human Case Of West Nile Virus Infection Reported In Rockland For First Time In Three Years Human Case Of West Nile Virus Infection Reported In Rockland For First Time In Three Years
Human Case Of West Nile Virus Infection Reported In Rockland For First Time In Three Years The first positive case of West Nile virus in a Rockland resident has been confirmed by the county's Department of Health. Rockland County Health Commissioner Patricia Schnabel Ruppert confirmed that a person who lives in Orangetown who is over the age of 50 has tested positive for the illness. 
“This human case of West Nile virus reinforces the urgency of the need for people to protect themselves against mosquito bites and to continue to check their property and get rid of standing water around their properties where mosquitoes breed,” Ruppert stated. 
“Some mosquitoes are most active be…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Cases Of Delta Variant Confirmed In Rockland County COVID-19: Cases Of Delta Variant Confirmed In Rockland County
Covid-19: Cases Of Delta Variant Confirmed In Rockland County New cases of the more transmissible, potentially more fatal Delta COVID-19 variant have been confirmed in the Hudson Valley. Four cases were recorded during the second week of July in Rockland County, officials announced after being alerted by the New York State Department of Health on Tuesday, July 27. The cases of the Delta variant were confirmed by the state through PCR testing. “We suspected it was here," Rockland County spokesman John Lyon said, "but now it’s documented. We continue to urge people to get vaccinated if they have not done so already."  According to New …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments For Kids Ages 12 To 15 Now Available In Rockland COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments For Kids Ages 12 To 15 Now Available In Rockland
Covid-19: Vaccine Appointments For Kids Ages 12 To 15 Now Available In Rockland The Rockland County Department of Health is ready to begin scheduling appointments for adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 to go get their COVID-19 vaccine. This week, the FDA authorized emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine in children, followed by the CDC recommending that parents go get their children vaccinated. In response, the Department of Health announced that first dose appointments are available for children in that age group to receive their vaccine between 3 pm. and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19. Officials said that appointments are “encouraged, but not necessary (and) walk-i…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Increased Reports Of Rodent Activity In Rockland COVID-19: Alert Issued For Increased Reports Of Rodent Activity In Rockland
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Increased Reports Of Rodent Activity In Rockland Rockland County residents are being alerted to an increased amount of rodent activity due to the recent COVID-19 restaurant and business closures. "The temporary shutdown has caused an increasing need for rodents such as rats to become more aggressive in their behavior and find alternative food sources, which has led to an increase in rodent incidents in residential neighborhoods," County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said in a joint statement released Monday, July 27. "While there is no evidence that rodents can be infected with COVID-19 or …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Rockland Issues Update For Standing Isolation Order COVID-19: Rockland Issues Update For Standing Isolation Order
Covid-19: Rockland Issues Update For Standing Isolation Order The Rockland County isolation order for people diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been updated to include people who have been confirmed positive by their private doctors. The order, which is meant to separate sick people from healthy people to prevent the spread of COVID-19 previously only included wording for those identified by the Rockland County Department of Health. The updated order includes persons who have been notified of positive laboratory results by their medical provider and those diagnosed without lab tests, said Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patric…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Quarantine Violators Could Be Fined $2K Per Day, New Rockland Order Says COVID-19: Quarantine Violators Could Be Fined $2K Per Day, New Rockland Order Says
Covid-19: Quarantine Violators Could Be Fined $2K Per Day, New Rockland Order Says Rockland County officials have announced two new orders associated with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) that adjust rules for essential healthcare workers and outlines rules for those under quarantine. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said Friday, April 10, the orders are aimed at separating sick people from healthy people to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The orders also inform healthcare and essential workers when they can return to work to help prevent staff shortages that would negatively impact the operation of health…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing COVID-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing
Covid-19: As Holidays Approach Rockland Officials Urge Residents To Follow Social Distancing As the holidays of Passover and Easter approach, officials from the Rockland County District Attorney to the County Executive, are urging residents to adhere to the rules set by the state under the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Related story: COVID-19: State Raises Fine For Those Failing To Social Distance County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the executive order requires all gatherings, such as parties, weddings, and holiday celebrations, of individuals of any size for any reason, not including household members, are canceled…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County COVID-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County
Covid-19: Rockland County Releases Map Of Cases By Town As Death Toll Reaches 18 In County As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and deaths continues to escalate in Rockland County, officials are pleading with residents to stay home at the same time as providing a map to track cases. "Lives are hanging in the balance," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. "Stay home." As of Monday afternoon, March 30, there have been 18 reported deaths, said Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert. Most of the deaths included residents over the age of 60, many with pre-existing conditions, Ruppert said. The map has differing numbers from the state total…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order COVID-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order
Covid-19: Rockland Issues New Isolation Order As the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to skyrocket to a reported 1,069 infected, Rockland County officials are announcing a new isolation order. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced on Wednesday, March 25, the new order for mandatory isolation related to COVID-19 to separate sick people from healthy people to help prevent the spread of the virus. Under the new order, people who test positive with COVID-19 are ordered to stay home and depending on symptoms, must remain isolated at home or designated loc…

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by Kathy Reakes
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'COVID-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents 'COVID-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents
'Covid-19 Is Everywhere In Rockland,' Health Department Warns Residents Rockland County government officials are warning residents the novel coronavirus is "everywhere" in the county with 80 confirmed cases. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert issued a statement on Thursday, March 19, to warn residents of the widespread confirmation of COVID-19 in the county.  “It was fully expected that these numbers would continue to rise as testing continues to increase across New York State and here locally," Ruppert said. "However, it is now clear that COVID-19 is widespread within our community. The time has c…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New COVID-19 Rockland COVID-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd New COVID-19 Rockland COVID-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd
New Covid-19 Rockland Covid-19 Cases, Sites Of Exposure ID'd New cases of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as new sites of exposure have been identified in Rockland County. There are now a total of 45 positive cases of COVID-19 are now being reported in the county, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced late Wednesday, March 18. That's an increase of 15 cases over the total of 30 reported just before midday on Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Sites For Potential Exposure Anyone who visited the following locations in Rockland County may have been exposed to co…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Second COVID-19 Death Reported In Rockland Second COVID-19 Death Reported In Rockland
Second Covid-19 Death Reported In Rockland A second Hudson Valley resident has died due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The person was a Rockland resident, age 60 years old, with other health problems, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said in a statement released Tuesday afternoon, March 17. The person's place of residence has not yet been released. The first fatality related to COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley was also in Rockland. It happened on Thursday, March 12 when a 64-year-old Suffern resident became the second  New Yorker…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Two New COVID-19 Exposure Sites ID'd In Rockland Two New COVID-19 Exposure Sites ID'd In Rockland
Two New Covid-19 Exposure Sites ID'd In Rockland Two new sites for potential exposure to the novel strain of the coronavirus have been reported in Rockland County, which has a total of 15 positive COVID-19 cases and one of the six fatalities in the state linked to the virus. Anyone who visited these locations may have been exposed to COVID-19 and must stay in quarantine until the end date listed for each location,  County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert. ASHAR School Located at 360 New Hempstead Road, New City Potential Exposure: Friday, March 6 Quarantine must continue until March 20 Virgin Mary & St. …

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Staffer Self-Quarantines But Rockland High School Stays Open COVID-19: Staffer Self-Quarantines But Rockland High School Stays Open
Covid-19: Staffer Self-Quarantines But Rockland High School Stays Open A staff member at a Rockland high school whose children attend one of the Westchester schools closed due to the novel coronavirus outbreak is under self-quarantine, though the school remains, open officials said. South Orangetown Schools Superintendent Robert Pritchard alerted parents to the situation in a letter sent on Thursday, March 5 regarding the staff at Tappan Zee High School. Neither the staff member nor his family has experienced any symptoms. According to Pritchard, the risk to students and staff is minimal and the district was advised to operate normally. All South Orangetown sc…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Rockland County YouthFest Canceled COVID-19: Rockland County YouthFest Canceled
Covid-19: Rockland County YouthFest Canceled A popular event for families in the Hudson Valley has been canceled amid concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus. The 22nd annual Rockland County YouthFest, which was scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 8, has been called off, County Executive Ed Day and Health Commissioner Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced. The event had been scheduled for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rockland County Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern. “With great regret we have decided to cancel this year’s YouthFest and Rockland County Government Day,” Day said. “Out of an abundance of caution, we…

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by Zak Failla
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International Traveler With Measles May Have Exposed Rockland Residents At These Sites International Traveler With Measles May Have Exposed Rockland Residents At These Sites
International Traveler With Measles May Have Exposed Rockland Residents At These Sites After recently announcing an end to the measles outbreak in Rockland County, an international traveler who has been confirmed to have measles visited a temple in Monsey, potentially exposing others to the disease. County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the infected person visited Congregation Khal Torath Viznitz in Monsey on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21. Ruppert warned that anyone who visited Congregation Khal Torath Viznitz during the following times may have been exposed to measles: Friday, Sept. 20, from 9 to 10 p.m., with a risk of exposure until…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Measles Outbreak Declared Over In Rockland Measles Outbreak Declared Over In Rockland
Measles Outbreak Declared Over In Rockland After working for almost a year to put an end to an outbreak of measles in Rockland County that sickened 312 residents, the outbreak has officially been declared over.  Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert will make the announcement on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the day that marks the 42nd day that no new measles cases have been reported. Since the outbreak began on Oct. 1, 2018, there have been 312 reported cases of measles in the county. The Health Department with community partners such as Refuah Health Center, private pediatr…

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by Kathy Reakes
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First West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Of Summer Found In Rockland County First West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Of Summer Found In Rockland County
First West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Of Summer Found In Rockland County Rockland health officials are warning residents to take cover after receiving confirmation that the first pool, or group, of mosquitoes, have tested positive for West Nile Virus in the county this summer. The infected mosquitoes were collected from a trap in the Town of Ramapo during the week of July 15th as part of the county's ongoing mosquito surveillance efforts. No human cases have been reported this season, said the county Department of Health.  "This is typically the time of the year we expect to see a rise in West Nile Virus activity and this positive mosquito pool confirms tha…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rockland Renews Measles State Of Emergency Rockland Renews Measles State Of Emergency
Rockland Renews Measles State Of Emergency With the number of measles cases still rising, Rockland County has renewed its state of emergency that was set to expire on Monday, June 24, in an effort to wipe out the disease in the area. County Executive Ed Day said the fourth state of emergency which will take effect at midnight on Tuesday, June 25.  Since the state of emergency was declared the county has provided 6,800 MMR vaccinations, bringing the total given since October 2018 to 23,758, Day added. Currently, there are 275 cases of confirmed measles since the outbreak began last October.  “We are making progress a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Day Hails New Law Ending Religious Exemptions For Measles Vaccines Day Hails New Law Ending Religious Exemptions For Measles Vaccines
Day Hails New Law Ending Religious Exemptions For Measles Vaccines Elected officials from across New York state, including Rockland County -- the epicenter of a measles outbreak -- hailed a new state law that bans non-medical exemptions from vaccinations.  "This is a great step forward in protecting the public health here in New York," said Rockland County Executive Ed Day. At least 924 of the nation's confirmed measles cases have been reported in New York state. More than 20,000 measles/mumps/rubella vaccinations have been given within Rockland County since the outbreak began in October 2018. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Thursday, June 13 ending…

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by Jon Craig
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New State Of Emergency Issued By County Exec Ed Day Amid Measles Outbreak In Rockland New State Of Emergency Issued By County Exec Ed Day Amid Measles Outbreak In Rockland
New State Of Emergency Issued By County Exec Ed Day Amid Measles Outbreak In Rockland A new state of emergency has been issued in Rockland County as the number of measles cases tops 200 since the outbreak began last year. County Executive Ed Day issued the second declaration which renews the original declaration that was due to expire at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, April 25. The renewed state of emergency takes effect midnight, Friday, April 26, and runs through Saturday, May 25. “Over the last 30 days since my original declaration we have lost the one thing we couldn’t afford to lose, valuable time," said Day. "With nearly 50 new confirmed cases in less than a month what we predi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Rockland Finalizing New Orders To Keep People Who May Have Been Exposed To Measles At Home Rockland Finalizing New Orders To Keep People Who May Have Been Exposed To Measles At Home
Rockland Finalizing New Orders To Keep People Who May Have Been Exposed To Measles At Home Rockland County officials are finalizing new steps to take in the measles outbreak in the wake of a state Supreme Court judge putting the brakes on the county's state of emergency. On Tuesday, April 9, County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announced that an appeal would be filed against last week’s decision by State Supreme Court Judge Hon. Rolf M. Thorsen that restrains the county from enforcing the state of emergency. The state of emergency had barred anyone under 18 years of age and unvaccinated against the measles from public places f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's When Next Free Measles Vaccination Clinic Will Be Held In Rockland Here's When Next Free Measles Vaccination Clinic Will Be Held In Rockland
Here's When Next Free Measles Vaccination Clinic Will Be Held In Rockland As Rockland County officials continue to work to contain a measles outbreak that has infected 161 people since it began last year, another free measles vaccine clinic has been announced. The clinic will be held on Friday, April 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the WIC office, located at 26 New Main St., Haverstraw, said Rockland County Department of Health officials. “With the measles outbreak continuing in Rockland County, now with 161 confirmed reported cases, the best way to help protect yourself and the community is to remain up-to-date with your measles vaccination,” said County Health Comm…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's The Latest Update On Number Of Rockland Measles Case After State Of Emergency Declared Here's The Latest Update On Number Of Rockland Measles Case After State Of Emergency Declared
Here's The Latest Update On Number Of Rockland Measles Case After State Of Emergency Declared The number of cases of measles in Rockland County has reached 157 confirmed cases, with 10 active cases, Rockland County Health officials announced Friday, March 29. During an update meeting on Friday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said that 500 vaccinations have been given since a state of emergency was announced on Tuesday, March 26. In all, a total of 17,400 vaccines have been given out since the outbreak began in October, Day said. Day announced the emergency declaration Tuesday, saying he made the decision beca…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Six New Rockland Locations For Measles Exposure Announced As Cases In County Climb Past 150 Six New Rockland Locations For Measles Exposure Announced As Cases In County Climb Past 150
Six New Rockland Locations For Measles Exposure Announced As Cases In County Climb Past 150 Rockland residents are being reminded that the measles outbreak is still underway and that the numbers continue to grow with 151 cases since the outbreak began in October with six new locations of exposure announced. County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert are also warning residents of recent locations that may have been exposed to measles. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses on earth; 90 percent of unvaccinated people exposed to the virus become infected. You can catch measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has be…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High
Number Of Rockland Measles Cases Hits New High The number of measles cases in Rockland County has grown again to a high of 124 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in October. County officials, including Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, are reminding residents that the measles outbreak continues in Rockland and that residents who have not received a vaccine should do so. "Even in previously healthy children, measles can cause serious illness, such as pneumonia, requiring hospitalization," said Dr. Ruppert. "Measles may cause a pregnant woman to give birth p…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Winter Danger: How To Stay Safe From 'Silent Killer,' Carbon Monoxide Winter Danger: How To Stay Safe From 'Silent Killer,' Carbon Monoxide
Winter Danger: How To Stay Safe From 'Silent Killer,' Carbon Monoxide With winter in full swing and temperatures plummeting, health officials are warning area residents to be wary of carbon monoxide, the “silent killer.” Health officials in the tri-state area issued an alert this week cautioning of the dangers of carbon monoxide, which has been dubbed the “silent killer,” since it cannot be seen, smelled or tasted. Officials warned that carbon monoxide can come from anything that burns fuels, especially if it is not used or vented in the right way, including furnaces, wood stoves, kerosene heaters, generators, gas-powered home appliances, gas-powered tools, g…

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by Zak Failla
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Rockland Fines Yeshivas For Not Providing Measles Student Vaccine Info Rockland Fines Yeshivas For Not Providing Measles Student Vaccine Info
Rockland Fines Yeshivas For Not Providing Measles Student Vaccine Info As the measles continue to spread across Rockland, County health officials fined nine yeshivas for providing the health department student vaccination records during Board of Health meetings Wednesday. The fines, totaling more than $70,000, were levied against schools that did not comply with the Health Commissioner’s order to keep un- or under-vaccinated students home from school and provide vaccination and attendance records to the Rockland County Department of Health during the measles outbreak, said County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnab…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed In Rockland Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed In Rockland
Whooping Cough Cases Confirmed In Rockland With measles cases continuing to rise in Rockland County, health officials have announced that over the past few weeks there have been several confirmed cases of pertussis, better known as whooping cough.Seven cases of whooping cough were recently confirmed in individuals from various communities throughout the county and across a large age range, said Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert. Reported whooping cough cases in Rockland County have been on the decline since at least 2015, with the current confirmed totals less than…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Measles Cases Hit 43 In Rockland Measles Cases Hit 43 In Rockland
Measles Cases Hit 43 In Rockland As the number of measles cases continues to rise across Rockland County with at least 43 confirmed cases reported, and 10 suspected cases, county health officials have scheduled additional free measles vaccine clinics. In addition, Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert's, Rockland's health commissioner, has ordered all unvaccinated students in "private schools" in New Square, Monsey, and Spring Valley to stay home.  This is in addition to the letter issued on October 18, to schools that were attended by students with confirmed cases of measles, that unvaccinated students remain home. The 25 s…

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by Kathy Reakes