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COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected Long Island hit a dubious milestone in its ongoing battle against the Omicron COVID-19 variant that swiftly became the dominant strain in the US. The region continues to lead the way with New York's highest seven-day average percentage of positive tests, rising up to 25.49 percent of those tested on Long Island on Monday, Jan. 3, up more than a full percentage point in the past three days. Statewide, the positivity rate is also spiking, up from. 20.87 percent to 21.81 percent as of Jan. 3.  No region in New York has a positivity rate below 13 percent as the number of newly recorded in…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 15 Percent Amid New Increase In Cases COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 15 Percent Amid New Increase In Cases
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 15 Percent Amid New Increase In Cases The infection rate of COVID-19 tests on Long Island has risen past 15 percent. New York State officials said that as of Sunday, Dec. 26, the seven-day average on Long Island had reached 15.42 percent, climbing from 14.79 percent on Saturday and 13.98 percent on Sunday. Officials reported a total of 26,737 new COVID-19 cases in its update on Monday, Dec. 27, and 166,681 tests. The state also reported 132 deaths from COVID-19 over the holiday weekend. The statewide seven-day average test positivity rate was at 12.41 percent. "As we approach the end of the year, we must continue to sta…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back below 4 percent after peaking over the past week as the Delta variant of the virus continues to plague the country. For the past three days, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has dropped, from 4.01 percent on Sunday, Aug. 22, to 3.98 percent the following day, to 3.92 percent in the latest data released by the state Department of Health.  The statewide infection rate has also fallen, from 3.16 percent to 3.13 percent over the same time frame. In Suffolk, 420 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community The COVID-19 infection rate of those tested on Long Island continues to rise, upwards near 4 percent, as the more-transmissible Delta variant of the virus rapidly spreads across the country. On Long Island, the average seven-day COVID infection rate on Long Island hit 3.96 percent of those tested on Wednesday, Aug. 18, continuing a worrying trend after hovering at or below 2 percent as recently as a few weeks ago. Statewide, the average infection rate dipped for the first time in two weeks, from 3.16 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 17 down slightly to 3.15 on Aug. 18.  In Nassau, 407 new COV…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; Latest Case Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; Latest Case Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; Latest Case Breakdown By Community After seeing the positive COVID-19 infection rate for those tested on Long Island drop for several days this week, the state is reporting a slight uptick as both Nassau and Suffolk counties saw more than 800 newly confirmed infections. Following four straight days of decline, Long Island's average seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate rose slightly, from 4.27 percent to 4.28 percent of those tested on Wednesday, April 7. The rate is now the second-highest in New York, only better than Western New York (4.67 percent). Statewide, the COVID-19 infection rate continues dropping, from 3.6 percent e…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues trending in the right direction, dropping slightly for the fourth straight day as the region works to ramp up vaccination efforts. The average seven-day infection rate on Long Island has fallen from 4.40 percent on Saturday, April 3 to 4.27 percent as the latest data released from Tuesday, April 6. During that same timeframe, the statewide positivity rate dropped from nearly 3.6 percent to 3.48 percent, according to the state. Suffolk was reporting 662 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections, bringing the total to 187,149 since last…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Remains Among State's Highest; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Remains Among State's Highest; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Remains Among State's Highest; New Breakdown By Community Long Island saw a slight downtick in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though it remains among the highest in New York State.  According to the state Department of Health, the seven-day rolling positivity average dropped from 4.43 percent on Friday, March 19 to 4.34 percent as of Thursday, March 25, the second-highest in the state behind only the Hudson Valley's 4.82 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 briefing thi…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island held steady over the weekend after seeing a slight uptick over the past week. According to the state Department of Health, the seven-day rolling positivity average rose from 4.43 percent on Friday, March 19 to 4.44 percent the following two days. Statewide, the positivity rate rose slightly from 3.26 percent to 3.29 percent during that same stretch. According to the state Department of Health, there were 540 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Nassau, as the total rose to 161,948, while there were 612 cases reported in Suffolk for a total of 1…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 test rate on Long Island remains among the highest in the state as both Suffolk and Nassau counties recorded more than 500 new cases in the latest data released by the state Department of Health. In Nassau, 579  new infections were confirmed, bringing the total in the county to 154,867 since the pandemic began last year. Suffolk reported 565 new cases, as the total hit 168,764. The average seven-day infection rate on Long Island was down slightly, from 4.23 percent on Monday, March 8 to 4.34 on Wednesday, March 10, the second-highest in the state behind only the H…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back on the rise and among the highest in the state as Nassau and Suffolk County each saw more than 550 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. On Long Island, the positivity rate has risen from 3.98 percent on Sunday, Feb. 28 to 4.18 percent as of Tuesday, March 2, while the statewide average has climbed from 3.08 percent to 3.18 percent during that same time span. There were 600 newly confirmed infections in Nassau, while Suffolk reported 569. A total of 149,851 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Nassau since the beginning of the …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.4K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Data COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.4K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Data
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2.4K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Data Long Island saw more than 2,400 newly reported COVID-19 cases, as well as a slight increase in the positive-test rate, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 17. Related story - COVID-19: More Contagious 'Super Strain' Now Projected To Be Main Infection Source, CDC Says There were 1,362 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,110 in Nassau for a total of 2,472. The positive infection rate on Long Island for the last three days is as follows. Friday, Jan. 15: 8.06 percent Saturday, Jan. 16: 7.81 percent Sunday, Jan. 17: 7.84 perce…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3.1K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3.1K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 3.1K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data Long Island saw more than 3,100 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 16. An additional case of the United Kingdom so-called "Super Strain" variant was identified in Tompkins County. To date, there are 17 known cases of the variant in New York State. Related story - COVID-19: More Contagious 'Super Strain' Now Projected To Be Main Infection Source, CDC Says There were 1,787 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,409 in Nassau for a total of 3,196. The positive infection rate on Long Island the last th…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3.7K-Plus New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Data COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3.7K-Plus New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Data
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 3.7K-Plus New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Data Long Island saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive infection rate, along with more than 3,700 newly reported cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 9. There were 2,002 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,742 in Nassau for a total of 3,744. The positive infection rate on Long Island the last three days is as follows. Wednesday, Jan. 6: 9.51 percent Thursday, Jan. 7: 9.68 percent Friday, Jan. 8:  9.70 percent There are a total of 1,544 hospitalizations on Long Island as of Saturday, with approximately 26 percent of…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,200 New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,200 New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,200 New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate Long Island saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive infection rate, along with nearly 3,200 newly reported cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 2. There were 1,786 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,409 in Nassau for a total of 3,195. The positive infection rate on Long Island the last five days is as follows. Monday, Dec. 28: 6.85 percent Tuesday, Dec. 29: 7.49 percent Wednesday, Dec. 30: 8.04 percent Thursday, Dec. 31: 8.42 percent Friday, Jan. 1: 8.82 percent There are a total of 1,415 hospitalizations …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Cases With 2,000-Plus; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Cases With 2,000-Plus; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Cases With 2,000-Plus; Latest Breakdown By County Long Island saw a new increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections as well as the positive-test rate, according to information released by state health officials on Monday, Dec. 28. There were 1,037 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 999 in Nassau on Sunday, Dec. 27, as Long Island saw a total of 2,036 new cases.  There are currently 1,334 patients hospitalized with COVID on Long Island, with 26 percent of hospital beds available in Nassau and Suffolk. A total of 614 of 822 ICU beds are occupied, with 24 percent available. The positive testing rates for the last three da…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County More than 850 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in both Nassau and Suffolk County as Long Island saw a total of more than 2,000 infections reported by area health officials. There were 1,169 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 853 in Nassau as Long Island saw a total of 2,022 new cases. Ten new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk, with three more in Nassau. Suffolk has seen 78,850 total COVID-19 cases out of 1.72 million tested (4.6 percent infection rate), while there have been 73,757 in Nassau out of 1.68 million tests that have been administered (4.4 percent infection rate). …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals Long Island saw an uptick in both cases and the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Friday, Oct. 2. A total of 119,493 test results were reported to New York State on Thursday, Oct. 1 — a new record high.  In the top 20 "hotspot" zip codes, 6,703 tests were conducted, yielding 429 positives or a 6.4 positivity rate.  In the remainder of the state, 112,790 were conducted yielding 1,169 positives or a 1.03 percent positivity rate.  Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days on Long Island: Tuesday, Sept. 29: 1.3 perc…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In New Cases, Positivity Rate; New Totals By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees Increases In New Cases, Positivity Rate; New Totals By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Increases In New Cases, Positivity Rate; New Totals By County Long Island has seen an increase in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released Of the 57,826 test results reported on Monday, Sept. 7 to New York State, 557, or 0.96 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days: Saturday, Sept. 5: 1.1 percent, Sunday, Sept 6: 1.0 percent, Monday, Sept. 7: 1.5 percent In Nassau County, 65 new cases were confirmed on Monday (up from 36 a day earlier) with another 52 in Suffolk County (up from 46 from the previous day). A total of 557 new COVID cases were reported in New York on Labor…