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COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties Most New Yorkers are being advised by federal health officials to start masking up due to the most recent surge of fresh COVID-19 infections that have been plaguing all 10 of the state's regions. With the positivity rate in New York topping 10 percent, according to the most recent update from the Department of Health, and with cases on the rise, most counties in the state have been advised to return to masking up while in indoor settings under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Earlier this year, the CDC updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate: Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate: Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate: Latest Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 infections as the region and state both saw the infection rate climb over 3 percent. In the past week, the average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate in the region rose from 2.33 percent on Monday, March 28 to 3.38 percent of those tested on Monday, April 4, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the positivity rate is also surging, up from 2.43 percent to 3.05 percent during the same time frame. Ten new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, according to the Department of Hea…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County Some regions in New York are seeing some COVID-19 relief, but the Hudson Valley isn't one of them as it saw another rise in the COVID-19 infection rate as a two-week trend continues as variants of the virus continue to rapidly spread. In the past week, according to the Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has dramatically jumped from under 2.30 percent to 2.84 percent as of Thursday, Aug. 5, down up from 2.75 percent the previous day. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.79 percent i…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By County The light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel is nearing for the Hudson Valley, which continues to see improved numbers as the region continues to combat the virus. Like the rest of the state, the Hudson Valley continues to see the positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 dropping, down to 1.61 percent on Thursday, May 6, an improvement from 2.06 percent a week ago. The seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate in New York has dropped for the 32nd straight day, to 1.53 percent, the lowest since Oct. 30 last year, while the one-day average hit 1.22 percent, the lowest since Oct. …
COVID-19: NY Seven-Day Infection Rate Now At Lowest Level In Months; Latest From Hudson Valley COVID-19: NY Seven-Day Infection Rate Now At Lowest Level In Months; Latest From Hudson Valley
Covid-19: NY Seven-Day Infection Rate Now At Lowest Level In Months; Latest From Hudson Valley The seven-day rolling positive infection rate for New Yorkers being tested for COVID-19 is at its lowest in several months as the state, and Hudson Valley, continue recovering from the holiday wave of new infections. Statewide, the positive infection rate is at 2.80 percent, the lowest since mid-November, while there are 823 COVID-19 patients in ICU, and 504 intubated with the virus, both the lowest in New York since early December. In the Hudson Valley, the positivity rate continues to drop, down to 3.19 percent on Monday, April 19 after peaking above 4.5 percent less than a week ago. Less…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Rundown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Rundown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Rundown Of Cases By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is creeping toward 5 percent as the region remains a hotbed for the virus.  Hudson Valley counties were reporting a total of 1,311 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections on Thursday, April 1, as the region continues contending with the latest spike of cases across the country. The average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley rose for the third straight day, from 4.75 percent to 4.87 percent, easily the highest in New York, ahead of Long Island (4.39 percent), and New York City (4.34 percent). …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Another New Infection-Rate Increase; Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Another New Infection-Rate Increase; Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Another New Infection-Rate Increase; Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise in the Hudson Valley, as the region remains the hottest spot for the virus in the state. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day positivity rate rose again, from 4.62 percent on Monday, March 22, to 4.82 percent on Thursday, March 25, the highest in the state ahead of Long Island (4.34 percent) and New York City (4.18 percent).  Statewide, the infection rate held steady at 3.37 percent for the second straight day. "Long Island and the Hudson Valley have been problematic," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during a COVID-19 brief…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other Data COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other Data
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other Data For the first time in nearly a week, the Hudson Valley saw a downtick - however small - in its positive COVID-19 infection rate as the region reported more than 1,000 new cases for the second straight day. According to the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate is down to 4.66 percent on Wednesday, March 17, from 4.67 percent the day before, still the highest rate in the state, ahead of Long Island (4.49 percent), and New York City (4.15 percent).  A total of 1,090 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests adminis…
COVID-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose for the fifth straight day, as the number of newly confirmed cases topped 1,000 for the first time this week. According to the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate rose in the Hudson Valley for the fifth straight day, up from 4.49 percent on Friday, March 12 to 4.67 percent on Tuesday, March 16, the highest rate in the state, ahead of Long Island (4.50 percent), and New York City (4.18 percent). A total of 1,077 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests a…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Rises For Fourth Straight Day COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Rises For Fourth Straight Day
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Rises For Fourth Straight Day The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to rise, though the region saw less than 1,000 newly confirmed cases for the second straight day. According to the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate rose in the Hudson Valley for the fourth straight day, up from 4.49 percent on Friday, March 12 to 4.65 percent on Monday, March 15, the highest rate in the nation, ahead of Long Island (4.53 percent), and New York City (4.21 percent). A total of 995 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests administe…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County The fewest number of New Yorkers are hospitalized with COVID-19 since early December, but the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to slowly rise. According to the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate rose in the Hudson Valley for the third straight day, up to 4.34 percent on Wednesday, March 10, the highest rate of New York's 10 regions. A total of 1,016 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests administered in the area on Wednesday, officials announced. Statewide, the average seven-day positive i…
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 The seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose over the weekend, though the region reported less than 750 new cases and just five deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the state.  A total of 654 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests administered in the area on Sunday, March 7.  The infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 4.19 percent on Friday, March 5 to 4.27 percent on March 7, the second-highest rate of New York's 10 regions. Statewide, the average seven-day positive infect…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By County There were more than 1,200 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the Hudson Valley overnight as the region saw a slight uptick in its positivity rate. A total of 1,218 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley in the past 24 hours, according to the state Department of Health, as the seven-day average infection rate rose to 4.21 percent on Wednesday, Feb. 24, up from 4.18 percent the day before. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent over the weekend to 3.34 percent, the lowest since Nov. 27. Only New York City (4.37 percent) currently has a higher …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County For the third straight day, the Hudson Valley has seen a slight uptick in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though the number of active cases continues to drop. A total of 901 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley in the past 24. hours, according to the state Department of Health, as the seven-day average infection rate rose from 4.22 percent over the weekend to 4.23 percent as of Monday, Feb. 22. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent to 3.46 percent over the same stretch. Only Long Island (4.30 percent) and New York City (4.49 percent) have hi…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County For the third straight day, the Hudson Valley has seen a slight uptick in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though the number of active cases continues to drop. A total of 901 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley in the past 24. hours, according to the state Department of Health, as the seven-day average infection rate rose from 4.22 percent over the weekend to 4.23 percent as of Monday, Feb. 22. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent to 3.46 percent over the same stretch. Only Long Island (4.30 percent) and New York City (4.49 percent) have hi…
COVID-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says COVID-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says
Covid-19: NY Restaurant, Bars Will Now Be Able To Extend Closing Times, State Says Last call will be a little later for New York diners on Valentine’s Day. Citing improving COVID-19 data, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that beginning Sunday, Feb. 14 the curfew placed on bars and restaurants has been extended from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. as the state continues slowly reopening its economy. The move comes as indoor dining reopened in New York City following a months-long closure due to spikes in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in each of the city’s five boroughs. “Our decisions are based on science and data and we adjust as the virus adjusts. The infection rate and ho…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Among Highest Positivity Rate In NY; New Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Among Highest Positivity Rate In NY; New Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Among Highest Positivity Rate In NY; New Breakdown Of Cases By County The Hudson Valley saw a slight downtick in its COVID-19 positivity rate, but the region is still a cause of concern in New York. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 933 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, with the average seven-day infection rate in the region hitting 5.28 percent on Tuesday, Feb. 9, the second-highest rate in the state ahead of only Long Island's 5.29 percent. The average seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 4.31 percent, the lowest number since Dec. 1 last year, and down from a post-holiday peak of 7.94 per…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley New Cases Fall Again; Here's Brand-New Rundown By County, Other Data COVID-19: Hudson Valley New Cases Fall Again; Here's Brand-New Rundown By County, Other Data
Covid-19: Hudson Valley New Cases Fall Again; Here's Brand-New Rundown By County, Other Data The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley continues to fall, with less than 1,000 new infections reported overnight. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 604 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, with the average seven-day infection rate in the region dropping to 5.66 percent on Tuesday, Feb. 2, down from nearly 7 percent as recently as last week. The statewide average positive infection rate is down to 4.86 percent after dipping below 5 percent for the first time since early December this week. Twenty-four new COVID-19 pati…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley dropped dramatically as the positive infection rate of those tested for the virus continues to fall. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 1,082 new COVID-19 cases were reported, though the average seven-day infection rate dropped from 6.23 percent to 6.03 percent over the weekend.  The statewide average is down to 5.09 percent as of Sunday, Jan. 31 after beginning at 5.27 percent on Friday, Jan. 29 as the state distances itself from the holiday season. Hospitalizations are down slightly, to 933 …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of New Hudson Valley Cases By County, Latest Data COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of New Hudson Valley Cases By County, Latest Data
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of New Hudson Valley Cases By County, Latest Data Despite seeing nearly 2,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley, the overall positive infection rate in the region continues to drop after spiking earlier this month following the holiday season. In the Hudson Valley, the positive infection rate dipped from 7.13 percent on Monday, Jan. 18 to 7.0 percent the following day, down to 6.98 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 20, and 6.91 percent on Thursday, Jan. 21. The statewide average is down to 6.15 percent after beginning at 6.34 percent during that time span. Hospitalizations are up slightly, to 1,071 in the Hudson Valley, after h…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Community More than 1,100 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Westchester, which saw a dozen new virus-related deaths, according to health officials. The county is now monitoring 11,395 active COVID-19 cases, up from 11,321 the day before, when there were 725 new infections reported. Late last week, there were less than 10,000 active cases under investigation. More than 1.58 million COVID-19 tests have been administered in Westchester since the beginning of the pandemic, resulting in a total of 81,982 positive cases for a 5.2 percent infection rate that has been on the rise for weeks. The overall p…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other New Data The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has dipped slightly, but stayed relatively steady as New York continues combating the latest resurgence of the virus spreading through the region. In the past three days, the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 7.86 percent on Monday, Jan. 11 to 7.95 percent the following day, then down to 7.81 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Hospitalizations are down slightly, to 951 in the Hudson Valley, down from 986 earlier this week on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The number represents 0.04 percent of the region's populatio…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has dipped slightly, but stayed relatively steady as New York continues combating the new "holiday surge" of the virus. In the past three days, the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 8.33 percent on Monday, Jan. 4, down to 8.18 percent the following day, and back up to 8.21 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Hospitalizations are down slightly, to 951 in the Hudson Valley, down from 986 earlier this week on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The number represents 0.04 percent of the region's population. As of Thursday, J…
COVID-19: First NY Case Of More Contagious 'Super Strain' Of Virus Confirmed In Store Worker COVID-19: First NY Case Of More Contagious 'Super Strain' Of Virus Confirmed In Store Worker
Covid-19: First NY Case Of More Contagious 'Super Strain' Of Virus Confirmed In Store Worker A case of the COVID-19 variant so-called "Super Strain" that is said to be approximately 70 percent more contagious has now been confirmed in New York. An upstate man in his 60s who had been symptomatic is now feeling better, according to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, Jan. 4. The man works at  N. Fox Jewelers on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, which has been closed since Thursday, Dec. 24. The state is asking anyone who visited the store from Friday, Dec. 18 to Christmas Eve Day to get tested and notify state or local health authorities. "Because the virus strain is more transm…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Fluctuations In Positive Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Fluctuations In Positive Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Fluctuations In Positive Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has increased slightly, but stayed relatively steady as New York continues combating the second wave of the virus. In the past three days, the infection rate in the Hudson Valley dropped from 6.36 percent on Saturday, Dec. 19, to 6.25 percent the following day and up to 6.29 percent as of Monday, Dec. 21. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here's Where Hudson Valley Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data The total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the Hudson Valley are: Westchester: 63,909 (53…
COVID-19: Hundreds Of New Cases Reported In Westchester; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Hundreds Of New Cases Reported In Westchester; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Hundreds Of New Cases Reported In Westchester; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community Hundreds of new COVID-19 cases were reported in Westchester over the weekend as the county continues to combat the spread of the virus. The state Department of Health was reporting 594 new COVID-19 cases in Westchester out of nearly 10,000 tested on Sunday, Dec. 13. Health officials are currently monitoring approximately 8,600 active cases of the virus, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said during his latest COVID-19 briefing this week, noting that the number is the highest it's been since April, when the county saw a spike upwards of 12,000 active cases. "We expect there will b…
COVID-19: Active Cases In Westchester Hit Nearly 8.5K; Here's Latest Breakdown By Municipality COVID-19: Active Cases In Westchester Hit Nearly 8.5K; Here's Latest Breakdown By Municipality
Covid-19: Active Cases In Westchester Hit Nearly 8.5K; Here's Latest Breakdown By Municipality The Westchester Department of Health is now monitoring nearly 8,500 active COVID-19 cases as the virus continues spreading throughout the county. As of Thursday, Dec. 10, there are 8,408 (250 new) active COVID-19 cases in Westchester, County Executive George Latimer said during his latest COVID-19 briefing. That number is up from 7,830 on Monday, Dec. 7. Latimer noted that a week ago there were 6,455 active cases two weeks ago, 5,024 three weeks ago, 3,975 after Veteran's Day, and just 2,500 the day after the presidential election last month. The County Executive cautioned that with Hannak…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Rundown Of New Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Rundown Of New Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Rundown Of New Cases By County The infection rate in each community in the Hudson Valley continues to rapidly climb as the number of new cases threatens to overwhelm hospital systems at its current rate. More than 1,300 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, according to the state Department of Health, which has been combating the recent surge of new cases during the second stage of the virus. A breakdown of total and new positive cases in the Hudson Valley, by county, on Wednesday, Dec. 2: Westchester: 51,790 (570 new); Rockland: 22,038 (203); Orange: 17,283 (208); Dutchess: 7,512 (158); Ulster: 3,499 …
COVID-19: New Northern Westchester Communities Designated As 'Yellow Zones' COVID-19: New Northern Westchester Communities Designated As 'Yellow Zones'
Covid-19: New Northern Westchester Communities Designated As 'Yellow Zones' Click here for a new, updated stories - COVID-19: Maps Released For Newly Added Cluster Zones In Area Several new communities in the Hudson Valley have been designated as COVID-19 “yellow zone” micro-clusters amid the new rise in new cases and positive infection rate. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday, Nov. 19 that in Westchester, parts of Yonkers, New Rochelle, Tarrytown, Ossining, and Peekskill are among the latest in the Hudson Valley to be designated in the “yellow zone.” In Rockland, Pearl River, Suffern, Stony Point, and West Haverstraw were designated, and i…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Municipality Westchester saw nearly 250 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours after reporting hundreds of new infections over the weekend. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the county Department of Health was reporting that there were 241 new COVID-19 cases, including double-digit numbers in eight different municipalities as the virus continues to surge across the country at alarming rates. Related story - COVID-19: NY Cases Double In One Month, 'Progress Threatened By National Surge,' Cuomo Says In Westchester, the daily positive COVID-19 infection rate for those tested has jumped from 1.2 percent to 1.8 p…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Micro-Cluster Goes From  "Red" To "Orange" COVID-19: Hudson Valley Micro-Cluster Goes From  "Red" To "Orange"
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Micro-Cluster Goes From "Red" To "Orange" Restrictions are being eased up in some of the Orange County COVID-19 micro-clusters, though there was no relief for those in the Rockland County hotspots. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the “Red Zone” micro-cluster area in Orange County has met the metrics to be downgraded to “Orange Warning Zone” after seeing the positivity rate drop from 12 percent to 2 percent in three weeks. Cuomo noted that the new daily hospital admissions have flattened after hospitalizations saw a small spike in recent weeks. “In terms of adjustments of the micro-clusters, Orange County has made very go…