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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community The Hudson Valley continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections as the region and state continue to see the positive infection rate climbing after plateauing following the winter surge of the virus. In the past week, the average seven-day average COVID-19 positive infection rate in the region rose from 2.27 percent on Monday, March 21 to 2.33 percent of those tested on Monday, March 28, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. The rise marks the fourth-straight day that Long Island has seen its infection rate climbing. Statewide, the positivity rate is also …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Slight Decline In Infection Rate; Here's Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Slight Decline In Infection Rate; Here's Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Slight Decline In Infection Rate; Here's Latest Rundown By County The Hudson Valley saw a slight downtick in its positive infection rate for the second time in as many days, though it continues to be among the state's regions most plagued by the rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Since Tuesday, Jan. 4, the seven-day average percentage of positive test results in the Hudson Valley dipped from 23.31 percent to 23.10 percent the following day before hitting 23.08 percent of those tested on Thursday, Jan. 6, still among the highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positivity rate also dropped during that timeline, from 22.45 percent to 22.36 …
Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says
Avoid Unnecessary Travel As State Expects Heavy Snow, Hochul Says Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to avoid unnecessary travel as two weather systems are expected to bring heavy snow and strong winds. Hochul said that New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley regions are expected to see up to six inches or more of snow, and wind gusts could reach up to 40 mph, overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, through the morning of Friday, Jan. 7. "With more heavy snow and high winds in the forecast, I'm encouraging New Yorkers to stay off the roads and be prepared for dangerous travel conditions," Hochul said. "Areas in Western New York and the North C…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Soars 15 Percent; Here Are Counties Seeing Most Cases COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Soars 15 Percent; Here Are Counties Seeing Most Cases
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Soars 15 Percent; Here Are Counties Seeing Most Cases After seeing low infection rates during the fall, the Hudson Valley has been slammed by the Omicron COVID-19 variant as the number of new cases mounts. Over the past three days, the positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley rose from 12.53 percent on Monday, Dec. 27, to 13.72 percent the following day, up to 15.39 percent on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Statewide, the infection rate also rose similarly, from 13.36 percent to 16.21 percent as of Dec. 29. Only two other regions - Long Island (18.78) New York City (16.90 percent) have rates above 13.50 percent. According t…
COVID-19: NY Breaks Single-Day Record For Cases By 30 Percent Over Previous Mark COVID-19: NY Breaks Single-Day Record For Cases By 30 Percent Over Previous Mark
Covid-19: NY Breaks Single-Day Record For Cases By 30 Percent Over Previous Mark New Yor has just set a new single-day high for newly confirmed COVID-19 cases for the fifth time in a week. In her latest update on Wednesday, Dec. 22, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state recorded 28,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases out of more than 270,000 tests that were administered for a 10.66 percent daily positive infection rate. The new single-day high marked a 30-percent jump from the record that was set earlier this week, according to data released by the state Department of Health. Hospitalizations in New York are also on the rise, with 124 new COVID-19 patients admit…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley See New Increase In Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown COVID-19: Hudson Valley See New Increase In Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown
Covid-19: Hudson Valley See New Increase In Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, though the region's positive infection rate held steady. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the Hudson Valley's seven-day average percentage of positive test results were unchanged for the past two days, at 4.63 percent, the second-lowest rate in the state, with only New York City (2.35 percent) boasting better numbers. Statewide, the positive infection rate dipped slightly, from 4.87 percent to 4.75, according to the Department of Health's latest update. Forty new virus-related deaths were report…
COVID-19: Number Of New Hudson Valley Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Number Of New Hudson Valley Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Number Of New Hudson Valley Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By County Alarm bells are sounding for some in the Hudson Valley as the positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to surge as the holiday season rapidly approaches. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Hudson Valley residents tested for the virus climbed to 2.27 percent on Thursday, Nov. 11, up from 2.19 percent the day before and 2.04 percent on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Statewide, the positive infection rate also continues to rise, from 2.78 percent up to 3 percent for the first time in weeks during the same time frame. According to the latest update from the Department of Health, 30 …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County For the third straight day, the Hudson Valley saw an increase in its positive COVID-19 infection rate as New York contends with a rise in cases as the holiday season approaches following a weeks-long downturn. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested for the virus in the Hudson Valley climbed to 1.94 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 1.84 percent as recently as Friday, Nov. 5. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, from 2.46 percent on Nov. 5 to 2.59 percent in the latest update from the state. Accordi…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley continues to decline as it approaches 2 percent as the region contends with the virus. After seeing a slight uptick earlier this week, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate was back down to 2.02 percent, the second-lowest of the state's 10 regions on Thursday, Oct. 21, with only New York City's 1.10 percent rate besting it. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent as recently as Sunday, Oct. 17 to 2.20 percent on Oct. 21. Twenty-five New Yorkers died due to COVID-19, according to the l…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By County Two new COVID-19 deaths were reported in the Hudson Valley according to the latest update provided by the New York State Department of Health. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is down for the third straight day, as it has dipped from 2.22 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 17 to 2.18 percent the previous day and 2.05 percent on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent to 2.33 percent during the same time frame. A total of 34 New Yorkers died from COVID-19, including single deaths in both Westchester and Putna…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to decline, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported throughout the region in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking toward the end of the summer, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley has dipped for the fourth straight day, from 2.37 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.20 percent of those tested on Monday, Oct. 4. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.34 percent during the same time …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after seeing it plateau for several days over the weekend. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the region held at 3.07 percent through Sunday, Sept. 19 before jumping slightly up to 3.09 percent of residents tested on Monday, Sept. 20.  Statewide, the COVID-19 rate has been fluctuating, from 2.99 percent to 2.95 percent and 2.98 percent over the same time frame. A total of 41 new virus-related deaths were reported in New York on Sept. 20, including …
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 There was no time off for COVID-19 over Labor Day Weekend as the virus continues to surge across the Hudson Valley. Over the holiday weekend, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley remained high, dipping slightly from 3.61 percent on Friday, Sept. 3 to 3.60 percent through the rest of the weekend, according to the latest update from the New York State Department of Health. Average seven-day Infection rates in the state’s 10 regions according to the latest update from the Department of Health: North Country: 5.34 percent (up .23 percent); Mohawk Valley: 4.67 pe…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate On Rise; Latest County Breakdown The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after seeing a slight dip as the region continues contending with the now-dominant Delta variant of the virus.  After falling to 3.65 percent, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose to 3.70 percent of those tested on Monday, Aug. 30, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Twenty-two New Yorkers died of virus-related deaths, according to the latest update from the state, including one in Dutchess County. Other deaths were reported in Queens (five),…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Positive-Test Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Positive-Test Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Positive-Test Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County Two new COVID-19 deaths were reported in the Hudson Valley as the region saw a small spike in its positive infection rate. The average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate has been fluctuating in the Hudson Valley, from 3.49 percent of those tested on Sunday, Aug. 22, down to 3.41 percent the following day before rising up to 3.51 percent according to the latest data released by the state Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate has also fallen, from 3.16 percent to 3.13 percent over the same time frame. New virus-related deaths were reported in Ulster and Rockland counties. Other…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to surge as New York - and the rest of the country - battles the now-dominant Delta strain of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the seven-day average positive-testing rate for those tested in the Hudson Valley rose for the 10th straight day, up to 1.74 percent on Monday, July 26, up from 1.29 percent as recently as Friday, July 23. In the past week, the infection rate has risen more than .60 percent after COVID-19 numbers were below 1 percent for weeks for most of the spring and early summer. No new virus…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Fully Vaccinated NYers, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Fully Vaccinated NYers, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Fully Vaccinated NYers, Other New Data Nearly half of all eligible New Yorkers have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine and have completed the vaccination series, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health. On Wednesday, May 5, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo that the state has surpassed 16 million COVID-19 doses, including 189,760 in the past 24 hours and more than 1.1 million in the past week as the demand for the vaccine begins to outpace the supply across the state. In total, 16,071,778 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in New York since the vaccination program began earlier this year. …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Highest In NY; New Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Highest In NY; New Case Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Highest In NY; New Case Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley held steady at 4.63 percent for the second straight day as the region continues to be the hottest spot for the spread of the virus in New York. Less than 1,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections were reported on Monday, April 5, though the seven-day average positive infection rate still outpaces the rest of the state, ahead of Western New York (4.56 percent), Long Island (4.34 percent), and New York City (4.24 percent). None of the state's other six regions have an average positive infection rate above 2.60 percent. Statewide, the …
COVID-19: Here's How Many Vaccines Have Been Administered In Westchester, Statewide COVID-19: Here's How Many Vaccines Have Been Administered In Westchester, Statewide
Covid-19: Here's How Many Vaccines Have Been Administered In Westchester, Statewide Nearly 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered in Westchester as the county continues ramping up its vaccination program. There have now been 81,717 COVID-19 vaccines administered at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, with an additional 15,523 at sites run by the Department of Health for a total of 97,240 as of Thursday, March 4. On Wednesday, March 3, 2,288 Westchester residents were vaccinated at the County Center, along with 632 at Department of Health sites. With the federal government producing and distributing additional COVID-19 vaccines, Westchester has bee…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who've Gotten At Least One Dose Of Vaccine, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who've Gotten At Least One Dose Of Vaccine, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who've Gotten At Least One Dose Of Vaccine, Other New Data New York continues ramping up its COVID-19 vaccination program with nearly five million shots administered and a record number of new vaccine allocations expected this week. As of 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 2, health officials have administered at least one dose of the vaccine to 15.2 percent of New Yorkers, according to the state Department of Health. New York has received a total of 3,206,430 COVID-19 vaccine doses from the federal government in the past 12 weeks, and 3,033,922 of those have been administered, bringing the total usage to 95 percent of the state’s allocation. In total, 5,2…
COVID-19: Here's Number Of Vaccines Administered In Hudson Valley, Demographic Breakdown COVID-19: Here's Number Of Vaccines Administered In Hudson Valley, Demographic Breakdown
Covid-19: Here's Number Of Vaccines Administered In Hudson Valley, Demographic Breakdown Following a slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in New York, the state now finds itself waiting on the federal government to distribute additional allocations to the Hudson Valley and other regions. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Monday, Feb. 1 that the total week six allocation has been delivered to providers, bringing the total to 1,554,450 first doses distributed, with 1,393,064 (90 percent) of them administered. A total of 75 percent of second doses have also been administered, completing the vaccination. Cuomo noted that the next allocation from the federal government is not expec…
COVID-19: Here's The Progress Being Made In Vaccinating Hudson Valley Nursing Facilities COVID-19: Here's The Progress Being Made In Vaccinating Hudson Valley Nursing Facilities
Covid-19: Here's The Progress Being Made In Vaccinating Hudson Valley Nursing Facilities New York is making progress in working on its federal long term care facility COVID-19 vaccination program as it looks to get “needles in the arms” of all residents and employees as expeditiously as possible. Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that as part of the state’s LTCF program administration, all nursing home residents have been offered the COVID-19 vaccine, with 72 percent accepting the vaccine as of Thursday, Jan. 28. Cuomo said that the plan includes skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, continuing care communities, low-income housing for seniors, care facilities for those w…
COVID-19: Here's How Many NYers Have Gotten Vaccine Shots So Far, Including In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Here's How Many NYers Have Gotten Vaccine Shots So Far, Including In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Here's How Many NYers Have Gotten Vaccine Shots So Far, Including In Hudson Valley Tens of thousands of COVID-19 vaccinations have already been administered in New York, with hundreds of thousands of more doses on the way as the state continues to lead the fight against the virus. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during his latest COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Dec. 21 that more than 38,000 COVID-19 have been administered already statewide - largely to healthcare workers - the highest number of any state in the nation. With those allocations of the vaccination distributed, Cuomo said that reinforcements are on the way, with the first 346,200 doses of the Moderna vaccine…
COVID-19: NYC Cleared For Phase 4 Reopening With Specific Guidelines COVID-19: NYC Cleared For Phase 4 Reopening With Specific Guidelines
Covid-19: NYC Cleared For Phase 4 Reopening With Specific Guidelines New York City will become the last of the 10 regions in New York to enter Phase 4 of reopening the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. New York City will start Phase 4 on Monday, July 20 after the team of global health experts advising New York State's reopening strategy reviewed the data for New York City and has cleared it to enter Phase Four of reopening. On Wednesday, July 8, Long Island became the ninth region to move to Phase 4, joining the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Western New York, the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase…
COVID-19: New NY Region Cleared To Enter Phase 4 COVID-19: New NY Region Cleared To Enter Phase 4
Covid-19: New NY Region Cleared To Enter Phase 4 The seventh of 10 regions in New York is set to enter the final phase of the state’s four-phase reopening plan as it kickstarts the economy. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that global health officials have reviewed the data and the Capital Region has been cleared and given the green light to enter Phase 4 of reopening as of Wednesday, July 1. The Capital Region will join Western New York, the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 4. New York City remains in Phase 2, though is on track to hit Phase 3 as of Monday, July 7. The mid-Huds…
COVID-19: Here's When Some Youth Sports Can Start Up Again In New York COVID-19: Here's When Some Youth Sports Can Start Up Again In New York
Covid-19: Here's When Some Youth Sports Can Start Up Again In New York A date has been set for six youth sports to start up again in regions of New York in Phase 3 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reopening process. Those sports, characterized as "low risk," can start up again on Monday, July 6. They are: Baseball Softball Field Hockey Crew Cross Country Gymnastics Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement on Sunday, June 14 during his daily news briefing, held in Albany. The clearance applies only to recreational sports, and does not include interscholastic or school-based sports. Each child participating is allowed no more than two spectato…
COVID-19: Guidelines Issued For Phase 2 Office Reopenings COVID-19: Guidelines Issued For Phase 2 Office Reopenings
Covid-19: Guidelines Issued For Phase 2 Office Reopenings With offices in New York set to reopen during Phase 2 of the state’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) reopening, some restrictions have been put in place to ensure there isn’t a spike in new cases of the virus. With seven regions in New York entering Phase 2 of their reopening plans, which includes office buildings, the state has set forth certain parameters to permit for a safe return to business. The Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, and Western New York are all in Phase 2.  The mid-Hudson and Long Island are on track to join …
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Municipality As Westchester Nears Phase 2 Reopening COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Municipality As Westchester Nears Phase 2 Reopening
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Cases By Municipality As Westchester Nears Phase 2 Reopening Westchester could be days away from entering Phase 2 of the four-phase process of reopening the economy as the region attempts to recover from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the mid-Hudson Valley region is on track to reopen as soon as Tuesday, June 9, provided the area doesn't see a rise in COVID-19 hospitalization, infection and fatality rates. Phase 2 includes outdoor dining at restaurants, office-based jobs, real estate, barbershops, salons, and expanded retail services, though businesses reopening for Phase 2 will only be permitted to reach 5…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley, Long Island To Resume In-Person Courthouse Operations COVID-19: Hudson Valley, Long Island To Resume In-Person Courthouse Operations
Covid-19: Hudson Valley, Long Island To Resume In-Person Courthouse Operations With the mid-Hudson Valley and Long Island regions set to begin reopening amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, courts will also begin opening up doors to in-person proceedings. Janet DiFiore, the Chief Judge for New York State, announced on Tuesday, May 26 that courts will begin phasing the return of judges and staff to courthouses in the regions now that they’ve met the state mandates for reopening. Beginning on Wednesday, May 27, courts will gradually resume in-person operations in Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties, followed by Ulster and Sullivan counti…
COVID-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen COVID-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen
Covid-19: Concerns Voiced As Local Malls Plan To Reopen Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Mall Owner Pulls Back On Reopening Date Simon says ... it’s time to reopen some malls in the region amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Simon Property Group announced this week that Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Orange County will be reopening on Saturday, May 16, the day after the state “unpauses” and begins reopening some non-essential businesses. Other planned openings in New York include Shops at Nanuet, and The Westchester in White Plains. In total, nearly two dozen properties in the area are expected to reopen, pend…
COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo
Covid-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo Some regions in New York will begin to slowly “unpause” from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as soon as Friday, May 15 if they meet certain specifications and health measures. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement during a news briefing held at midday Monday, May 4 at Wegmans Conference Center in Rochester. Cuomo said the state will allow selected regions to begin opening some non-essential businesses in phases, though they will have to meet certain requirements before being given the green light by the state. According to state officials, Long Island, New Yo…