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COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Hits 10.5 Percent; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Hits 10.5 Percent; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Hits 10.5 Percent; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is now among the highest of the state's 10 regions as New York continues to combat the latest surge of the virus. According to the latest update from the state Department of Health, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in Nassau and Suffolk rose to 10.50 percent, up from below 10 percent just three days earlier. Statewide, the average infection rate is also on the rise, from 7.03 percent to 7.19 percent during that same timeframe. Twenty-one new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in New York in the past 24 hours, including in …
COVID-19: First Spread In US Due To New Sub-Variants Of 'Stealth Omicron' Reported In NY COVID-19: First Spread In US Due To New Sub-Variants Of 'Stealth Omicron' Reported In NY
Covid-19: First Spread In US Due To New Sub-Variants Of 'Stealth Omicron' Reported In NY Two new sub-variants of BA.2. or the so-called COVID-19 "Stealth Omicron" strain, could be considerably more contagious, say health officials who are reporting a surge in cases in Central New York State,  the first such outbreak in the nation. The New York State Department of Health on Wednesday, April 13 announced the emergence of the two Omicron sub-variants: BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1.  BA.2 now accounts for more than 50 percent of COVID cases nationally and 80.6 percent in New York.  The sub-variants have been estimated to have a 23- to 27-percent growth advantage above …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Data By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Data By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Data By Community With Passover and Easter on the horizon, Long Island continues to see a rise in new COVID-19 cases as the region and state both saw the infection rate climb near 3.50 percent after plateauing earlier in 2022. The average seven-day COVID-19 positive infection rate on Long Island rose nearly .20 points, up to 3.49 percent of those tested on Wednesday, April 6, topping the statewide average of 3.39 percent. Ten new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, according to the Department of Health, though the death toll in Nassau remained at 3,824 since the beginning of the pandemic and the …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community Long Island 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 on Long Island rose from 1.91 percent on Monday, March 21 to 2.54 of those tested on Monday, March 28, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. The rise marks the seventh-straight day that Long Island has seen its infection rate climbing. Statewide, the positivity rate is also surging, up …
COVID-19: Number Of New Long Island Cases Continues To Increase COVID-19: Number Of New Long Island Cases Continues To Increase
Covid-19: Number Of New Long Island Cases Continues To Increase Long Island reported more than 200 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region saw the positive infection rate rise above 3 percent for the first time in weeks. Over the weekend, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed from 2.88 percent on Thursday, Nov. 11, up to 3.12 percent, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. In Suffolk, 317 new COVID-19 infections were reported, bringing the total to 246,987 since the pandemic began, while 229 were reported in Nassau as the total …
COVID-19: Long Island Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By Community After seeing the positive COVID-19 infection rate rise for nearly a week straight, the numbers on Long Island showed slight improvements during the latest update from the New York State Department of Health, though it still remains above 4 percent. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested on Long Island dipped down to 4.27 percent in the latest update after spiking to 4.44 percent as recently as Monday, Aug. 30. In Suffolk, there were 521 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded, bringing the total to 27,676 since the pandemic be…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has soared above 3 percent as New York - and the rest of the country - continues contending with the Delta variant of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to rise, from 2.92 percent on Saturday, July 31 to 3.03 percent the following day, and up to 3.24 percent on Monday, Aug. 2. The infection rate is the third-highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.65 percent in that same time frame.…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community Two new COVID-19-related deaths were reported on Long Island as the region's positive infection rate approaches 2.50 percent and the statewide average topped 2 percent for the first time in months. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island reached 2.42 percent on Tuesday, July 27 after hitting the 2 percent threshold last week. It had been below 1 percent for most of the spring and early summer. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 1.97 percent on Monday, July 26 to 2.04 percent on July 27. The new virus-relat…
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: 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 On Long Island, Demographic Breakdown COVID-19: Here's Number Of Vaccines Administered On Long Island, Demographic Breakdown
Covid-19: Here's Number Of Vaccines Administered On Long Island, 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 Long Island 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 expect…
COVID-19: Long Island Hospital Workers Being Vaccinated At Lowest Rate In NY; New Data COVID-19: Long Island Hospital Workers Being Vaccinated At Lowest Rate In NY; New Data
Covid-19: Long Island Hospital Workers Being Vaccinated At Lowest Rate In NY; New Data Hospital workers on Long Island are being vaccinated at the lowest rate in the state, causing some concern for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Weeks after the vaccination was made available to frontline healthcare employees, just 61 percent of hospital workers on Long Island have taken the COVID-19 vaccine, which has been a hot commodity since becoming more widely available earlier this month. Here’s which of New York’s 10 regions have vaccinated the most hospital employees: Central New York: 82 percent; North Country: 78 percent; Finger Lakes: 72 percent; Mohawk Valley: 70 percent; Capital …
COVID-19: Here's How Many NYers Have Gotten Vaccines, Including On LI COVID-19: Here's How Many NYers Have Gotten Vaccines, Including On LI
Covid-19: Here's How Many NYers Have Gotten Vaccines, Including On LI 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: Here's What Is Open With Phase 4 Now Underway On Long Island COVID-19: Here's What Is Open With Phase 4 Now Underway On Long Island
Covid-19: Here's What Is Open With Phase 4 Now Underway On Long Island Long Island has become the latest region in New York to enter Phase 4 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Effective as of Wednesday, July 8, Long Island joined the Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Western New York, the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 4. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that health officials have checked and reviewed the data and gave the green light for Long Island to continue its phased reopening this week. New York City entered Phase 3 of reopening on Monday, …
COVID-19: Long Island Cleared To Start Phase 4 - Here's When, What It Means COVID-19: Long Island Cleared To Start Phase 4 - Here's When, What It Means
Covid-19: Long Island Cleared To Start Phase 4 - Here's When, What It Means Long Island is set to become one of the latest regions in New York to enter Phase 4 of reopening the economy as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of Wednesday, July 8, Long Island will join the mid-Hudson Valley, Capital Region, Western New York, the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, and North Country in Phase 4. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during a daily COVID-19 briefing on Monday, July 6 in Manhattan that health officials have checked the data and given the green light for Long Island to continue its phased reopenin…
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: Five Regions In New York On Track To Enter Phase 4 This Week COVID-19: Five Regions In New York On Track To Enter Phase 4 This Week
Covid-19: Five Regions In New York On Track To Enter Phase 4 This Week Half of New York’s 10 regions are on track to enter Phase 4 of the state’s mandated four-phase reopening as the state continues its recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Mohawk Valley, Finger Lakes, North Country, Central New York, and Southern Tier are all set to enter Phase 4 of reopening their economies as of Friday, June 26, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced during a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, June 24 in Manhattan. Related story - COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Order Joint Quarantine For Visitors From States With High Infection Rate In Phase 4: Low-risk, ou…
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: Long Island's A Day Away From Starting Phase 2 Of Reopening Process COVID-19: Long Island's A Day Away From Starting Phase 2 Of Reopening Process
Covid-19: Long Island's A Day Away From Starting Phase 2 Of Reopening Process Long Island is poised to enter Phase 2 of New York's reopening plan as the state continues its recovery from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under the guidelines set forth by the state, Long Island will start the second of the four-phase process on Wednesday, June 10, with businesses opening under strict guidelines. Earlier story - COVID-19: There Are Now New Rules For Graduations, Houses Of Worship In NY Businesses reopening for Phase 2 will only be permitted to reach 50 percent occupancy, social distancing will be required, and face coverings must be worn by employees. Phase …
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: NY Libraries Cleared To Reopen With These Restrictions COVID-19: NY Libraries Cleared To Reopen With These Restrictions
Covid-19: NY Libraries Cleared To Reopen With These Restrictions Some libraries in New York have opened back up with limited services for patrons as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Empire State Development announced that regions in Phase 1 of reopening are permitted to allow curbside pick-up services; while those in Phase 2 are allowed limited in-person pickup, though capacity inside will be limited. According to officials, at most libraries, patrons can request materials online or over the phone and then later pick them up at a time specified by library staff. Once they are reopened, libraries are expected to be restri…
COVID-19: Five NY Regions Cleared To Move To Phase 2 Reopenings, Including Barbershops, Salons COVID-19: Five NY Regions Cleared To Move To Phase 2 Reopenings, Including Barbershops, Salons
Covid-19: Five NY Regions Cleared To Move To Phase 2 Reopenings, Including Barbershops, Salons After some initial confusion, five regions in upstate New York have been given the green light to enter Phase 2 of their reopening plans amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that as of 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29, the Finger Lakes, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, and the Southern Tier can reopen selected businesses, though under strict guidelines. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here's What You Should Know About The Four Phases Of NY Reopenings Phase 2 includes office-based jobs, real estate, barbershops, salons, and expanded retai…
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: Seventh Region In NY Cleared To Reopen, LI Still Missing Metrics COVID-19: Seventh Region In NY Cleared To Reopen, LI Still Missing Metrics
Covid-19: Seventh Region In NY Cleared To Reopen, LI Still Missing Metrics Now there are three to go. The Capital Region will be the seventh in the state to restart economic activities amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak after identifying and training 430 “tracers” to meet the final metric mandated by the state to allow reopening. Related story - COVID-19: NY Launches Online Dashboard To Track How Close Regions Are To Reopening The Capital Region joins Central New York, the Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier to meet the necessary benchmarks established by the state. Long Island and the mid-Hudson Valley still have n…