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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest County Breakdowns COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest County Breakdowns
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest County Breakdowns The Hudson Valley saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive infection rate, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Sunday, Jan. 3. The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley the last six days is as follows. Monday, Dec. 28: 6.33 percent Tuesday, Dec. 29: 6.68 percent  Wednesday, Dec. 30: 7.09 percent Thursday, Dec. 31: 7.56 percent Friday, Jan. 1: 7.96 percent Saturday, Jan. 2: 8.19 percent A total of 926 people are hospitalized in the Hudson Valley with COVID as of Sunday. Approximately 34 percent of the region's hospital beds are still …

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COVID-19: Third Vaccine Approved For Use COVID-19: Third Vaccine Approved For Use
Covid-19: Third Vaccine Approved For Use A new COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in recent testing has been the third vaccine to gain approval. Developed by Oxford University in the United Kingdom by AstraZeneca and dubbed the “vaccine for the world,” the vaccine is nearly ready to begin distribution. Pfizer distributed the first COVID-19 vaccine, followed by Moderna's vaccine. Both are now been administered in the United States. Approximately 530,000 doses of the new vaccine are expected to be ready as soon as early next week, while the UK has reportedly ordered 100 million doses of the vaccine, which will allow them to…

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COVID-19: Here's What To Know About New Stimulus Check COVID-19: Here's What To Know About New Stimulus Check
Covid-19: Here's What To Know About New Stimulus Check Relief is now finally on the way for Americans amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. It took more than a week of drama after Congressional leaders unveiled an approximately $900 billion stimulus deal on Sunday, Dec. 20that will provide Americans that qualify direct payments of $600 for individuals to help offset the hardships caused during the crisis. The $600 is half of what was directed during the first round of stimulus checks earlier this year. Payments are phased down from $600 for those making more than $75,000 annually and are completely phased out for indivi…

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COVID-19: Here's Where Hudson Valley Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data COVID-19: Here's Where Hudson Valley Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data
Covid-19: Here's Where Hudson Valley Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data The Hudson Valley continues to increase its hospital bed capacity amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections, but still has seen the number of patients being treated for the virus continuing to increase. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, there are now 776 people hospitalized with the virus as of Tuesday, Dec. 22, up from 722 patients late last week. The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 represents 0.03 percent of region's population, and there is currently 34 percent of the region’s hospital beds available, one of the more favorable numbers in the state. …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,400-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,400-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,400-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley saw a total of 1,402 new COVID-19 infections, according to information released by state health officials on Thursday, Dec. 24. There are currently 785 patients hospitalized with COVID in the Hudson Valley, with 34 percent of hospital beds available in the region's seven counties. The positive testing rates for the last three 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 Here's a breakdown of newly reported cases in the Hudson Valley: Westchester County, 5…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,696 New Cases, Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,696 New Cases, Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,696 New Cases, Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive-testing rate as well as more than 1,696 new confirmed cases, according to data released by New York State on Friday, Dec. 18. The positive testing rates for the last three days in the Hudson Valley is as follows: Tuesday, Dec. 15: 6.16 percent Wednesday, Dec. 16: 6.14 percent Thursday, Dec. 17: 6.17 percent Here's a rundown of new cases by county in the Hudson Valley: Westchester County, 716 Orange County, 393 Rockland County, 196 Dutchess County, 159 Ulster County, 122 Putnam County, 60 Sullivan County, 50 Total number of new…

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COVID-19: Cuomo Lays Out Plans For Phase II Of Vaccination COVID-19: Cuomo Lays Out Plans For Phase II Of Vaccination
Covid-19: Cuomo Lays Out Plans For Phase II Of Vaccination New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid out the state’s plans for the second phase of administering COVID-19 vaccines to essential workers and the general public most at-risk of catching the virus. This week, Phase I of the state’s vaccination plan began, as the first frontline healthcare worker in Queens was given New York’s first dose, with other allocations shipped to hospitals across the state. Earlier story - COVID-19: First NY Vaccine Administered To Critical Care Nurse Phase I of the plan, as dictated by the state, is earmarked for healthcare workers, nursing home residents, and employ…

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COVID-19: Cuomo Debuts 'Weapon That Will Win War' Against Virus COVID-19: Cuomo Debuts 'Weapon That Will Win War' Against Virus
Covid-19: Cuomo Debuts 'Weapon That Will Win War' Against Virus Gov. Andrew Cuomo has introduced New York to the "weapon that is going to win the war" against COVID-19. During an impromptu COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, Dec. 3 in Albany, Cuomo showcased the vaccine after the state received the first batch of vials containing the vaccination. Related story - COVID-19: 170,000 Vaccines Coming To New York, Here's Who Will Get Them “The next chapter is going to be vaccine distribution and acceptance,” Cuomo said. “This is the weapon that wins the COVID war, and we have to get serious about this. “The distribution is a massive undertaking by the government…

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COVID-19: NY State Unveils Framework For Distribution When Vaccine Becomes Available COVID-19: NY State Unveils Framework For Distribution When Vaccine Becomes Available
Covid-19: NY State Unveils Framework For Distribution When Vaccine Becomes Available A vaccine for COVID-19 is likely weeks or months away from being approved, but New York State now has a plan for when it is. The NYS Department of Health released a draft COVID-19 Vaccination Administration Program on Sunday, Oct. 18. It provides an initial framework for ensuring the safe and effective distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine in New York. It was developed in consultation with clinical and public health experts and includes partnerships with local departments of health, community partners and organizations, and the federal government. "Given the many unknowns at this point …

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