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COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases COVID-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases
Covid-19: 'We're Going Back Up Again,' CDC Director Says Amid Post-Thanksgiving Increases Key metrics in weekly data indicate the first major nationwide COVID-19 uptick in months following the Thanksgiving holiday. Speaking at a Congressional hearing on Thursday, Nov. 30, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Mandy Cohen said: "We are going back up again, which we expected after a lot of travel and gathering at Thanksgiving." Nationwide, in the latest data for the week ending Saturday, Nov. 25, there was a 10.6 percent increase in emergency room visits and 10 percent increase in hospitalizations. In addition, the test positivity rate went up 1.2 perc…

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COVID-19: New EG.5 Variant Identified Amid Rise In Cases, Hospitalizations COVID-19: New EG.5 Variant Identified Amid Rise In Cases, Hospitalizations
Covid-19: New EG.5 Variant Identified Amid Rise In Cases, Hospitalizations New update - COVID-19: New Eris Strain Already Most Prevalent Version Of Virus A new COVID-19 variant has been identified amid a rise in hospitalizations and cases being reported by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). COVID hospital admissions during the week ending Saturday, July 29, increased 12.5 percent over the previous week, according to CDC data. In addition, visits to the emergency room were up more than 21.8 percent, and the positive test percentage increased 1.3 percent. One of the causes of the trend could be excessive heat, which is sending…

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COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says COVID-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says
Covid-19: These Will Be Key Signs When End To Pandemic Is Coming, CDC Director Says The COVID-19 pandemic is now nearly two years old, and there's still no end in sight. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says there are two key signs to look for down the line that are key indicators when the time comes that it does finally wind down. The first is a manageable number of hospitalizations, and the second is a significant drop in the number of daily deaths, she said in an interview with ABC News. To get there, Walensky emphasized the importance of relying on strategies that have proven to be effective, namely vaccines and mask…

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COVID-19: Northwell Sends Nurses To Assist Hospitals Struggling With Surge In Cases COVID-19: Northwell Sends Nurses To Assist Hospitals Struggling With Surge In Cases
Covid-19: Northwell Sends Nurses To Assist Hospitals Struggling With Surge In Cases The largest health system in New York State has dispatched a team of nurses to medical centers that need assistance with a new surge in COVID-19 cases. Northwell Health announced that a team of 16 clinical professionals and two team leads were sent to Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo and the University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester on Saturday, Dec. 11. The nurses will spend two weeks assisting the hospitals due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. “Being a nurse, I know the importance of helping those in need,” said Brendan McDermott, a critic…

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COVID-19: Results Of New Federal Study On Vaccine Effectiveness Released COVID-19: Results Of New Federal Study On Vaccine Effectiveness Released
Covid-19: Results Of New Federal Study On Vaccine Effectiveness Released A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that the COVID-19 vaccine has proven effective in preventing hospitalizations among older adults who are fully vaccinated. According to the CDC, the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines are 94 percent effective in adults ages 65 and older who have received both doses of the shot and allowed 14 days to pass after the second dose. The study, which followed more than 400 hospitalized adults across 14 states from January to March, also found that the two-dose vaccines are 64 percent effective in the elderly who have o…

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COVID-19: LI Sees 2K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Hospitalizations; Rundown By Community COVID-19: LI Sees 2K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Hospitalizations; Rundown By Community
Covid-19: LI Sees 2K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Hospitalizations; Rundown By Community Long Island continues to be an area of concern for state health officials as the COVID-19 spread continues leading to new infections and hospitalizations are on the rise. More COVID patients were admitted to Long Island hospitals, as the number hit 1,593, representing 0.06 percent of the population, the highest percentage in the state's 10 regions. Currently, 29 percent of the hospital beds in Nassau and Suffolk are still available under the state's seven-day "surge and flex" plan to create additional space for patients. In Suffolk, there were 1,135 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Monday, J…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data Long Island saw more than 2,500 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 23. Related story - COVID-19: More Contagious 'Super Strain' Now Projected To Be Main Infection Source, CDC Says There were 1,309 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,198 in Nassau for a total of 2,507. The positive infection rate on Long Island the last three days is as follows. Wednesday, Jan. 20: 7.39 percent Thursday, Jan.21: 7.31 percent Friday, Jan. 22: 7.10 percent There are a total of 1,622 hospitalizations on Long I…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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…

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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…

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COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital, ICU Beds Available On Long Island COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital, ICU Beds Available On Long Island
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital, ICU Beds Available On Long Island Less than 25 percent of hospital beds are still available on Long Island, though contingencies are in place under the state's COVID-19 surge plan as the number of new infections continues to spike following holiday celebrations. The latest data from the state Department of Health shows that there are currently 1,614 patients currently being treated in Long Island hospitals. That number is the second-highest in the state, behind only Manhattan's 3,107 COVID-19 hospitalizations. Long Island's hospitalization number represents 0.06 percent of the region's population. There are currently 24 per…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,400-Plus New Cases, Increase In Infection Rate; Totals By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,400-Plus New Cases, Increase In Infection Rate; Totals By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 3,400-Plus New Cases, Increase In Infection Rate; Totals By County Long Island saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive infection rate, along with more than 3,400 new cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Friday, Jan. 1. There were 1,874 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,556 in Nassau for a total of 3,430. The positive infection rate on Long Island the last four 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 There are a total of 1,443 hospitalizations on Long Island as of Friday, Jan. 1 with appr…

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COVID-19: New LI Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Spark Concerns COVID-19: New LI Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Spark Concerns
Covid-19: New LI Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Spark Concerns The “holiday surge” in COVID-19 infections has hit “shocking” levels that have Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone worried about what could happen in the wake of New Year’s celebrations. In the latest numbers released by the county, Bellone said that the infection rate has jumped to 12.8 percent on Wednesday, Dec. 30 after Long Island saw numbers hovering at or close to 1 percent throughout the summer when the state “flattened the cure.” Related story - COVID-19: Hospitalizations Have Tripled In Nassau County Since Thanksgiving Day, Curran Says Bellone noted that approximately one…

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COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,350 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,350 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,350 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County Long Island saw a total of 2,350 new COVID-19 infections, according to information released by state health officials on Thursday, Dec. 24. There were 1,330 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,020 in Nassau.  There are currently 1,150 patients hospitalized with COVID on Long Island, with 24 percent of hospital beds available in Nassau and Suffolk. The positive testing rates for the last three days on Long Island are as follows: Monday, Dec. 21: 6.51 percent Tuesday, Dec. 22: 6.41 percent Wednesday, Dec. 23: 6.41 percent There were 129 COVID deaths statewide on Wednesday, with 2…

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COVID-19: Hospitalizations On Long Island Up 212 Percent Over Last Three Weeks COVID-19: Hospitalizations On Long Island Up 212 Percent Over Last Three Weeks
Covid-19: Hospitalizations On Long Island Up 212 Percent Over Last Three Weeks The total number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 on Long Island has risen by more than 200 percent in the past three weeks as the virus continues to spread rapidly throughout the region. In the past three weeks, there have been 366 new COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals in Nassau and Suffolk counties, the most of any region in the state outside of New York City. Currently, there are 538 reported COVID-19 hospitalizations on Long Island. The 212.79 percent increase during that span was the fourth highest in the state, behind only Western New York, Mohawk Valley, and the Finger…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: 400-Plus New Long Island Cases Reported; Here's Breakdown By Community COVID-19: 400-Plus New Long Island Cases Reported; Here's Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: 400-Plus New Long Island Cases Reported; Here's Breakdown By Community There were more than 400 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases on Long Island as the positive infection ticked upward near 2 percent according to data released on Friday, Nov. 6. In Nassau, the state Department of Health was reporting 246 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 177 in Nassau, according to the latest data released.  There have now been more than 50,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in both Nassau and Suffolk County since the pandemic began. There has been a total of 1,130,891 COVID-19 tests administered in Suffolk, resulting in 50,210 (4.4 percent) positive cases. In Nassau, there have …

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COVID-19: New Spike In Cases Linked To Small Household Gatherings, CDC Director Says COVID-19: New Spike In Cases Linked To Small Household Gatherings, CDC Director Says
Covid-19: New Spike In Cases Linked To Small Household Gatherings, CDC Director Says Small gatherings have been attributed to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations for the virus continue to spike across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that recent small gatherings have become a growing source of COVID-19 spread, as some have grown restless and anxious following months of relative quarantine and social distance from friends and family. There has been an average of approximately 52,000 new COVID-19 cases reported daily over the past seven days according to officials, with more than half the states in the country showing a po…

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by Zak Failla