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Covid-19: Rise In US Cases Clustered In These Five States
Nearly half of the nation’s new COVID-19 cases are concentrated in just five states - including several on the East Coast - according to new data from John Hopkins University.
The report found that New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Florida accounted for 44 percent of the total new COVID-19 infections confirmed between Monday, March 29, and Sunday, April 4, with most linked to the highly contagious B.1.1.7 variant first identified in the United Kingdom.
In total, those five states, represent approximately 197,500 of the 452,000 reported across the country, however, the five a…
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…
Feds: 192,000 Respirator Masks, More Seized From Black Market Dealer Sent To NJ, NY Front Lines
A total of 192,000 N95 respirator masks and other personal protective equipment seized from a black market dealer busted by the FBI is being sent to the front lines of the fight against the coronavirus in New Jersey and New York, federal authorities announced Thursday.
The distributed equipment also includes 130,000 surgical masks, procedure masks, N100 masks, surgical gowns, disinfectant towels, particulate filters, bottles of hand sanitizer, and bottles of spray disinfectant, they said.
The equipment was seized from Baruch Feldheim, 43, who federal authorities said had enough black market…
Covid-19: NYC Can't Shelter In Place Without State Approval, Cuomo Says
Mayor Bill de Blasio said he is considering a shelter in place order for New York City, but Gov. Andrew Cuomo countered by saying he is not in favor of such a quarantine at this time, and, if it were to happen, it would require state approval - meaning his authorization.
Under such an order, those in NYC would be confined to their homes except for essential goods, services, and activities.
“No, we’re not going to quarantine New York City,” Cuomo said at his daily press briefing in Albany on Tuesday, March 17. “It’s all about containment now. We took some drastic measures yesterday, and it's…
Covid-19: Stone Barns Center Closes Through Month's End, Cancels Tours, Sheep Shearing Fest
The novel strain of the coronavirus has taken its toll on another fun and a popular spot for foodies and farm lovers in the region -- The Stone Barns Center.
The center in the hamlet of Pocantico Hills in Mount Pleasant, announced on Friday, March 13, it is closing to the public out of an abundance of caution. They will remain closed through Tuesday, March 31.
The campus, which includes restaurants, farms, gardens, tours, etc., will not be available for general or member visits, public programs are canceled, and the Farm Store and Blue Hill Café & Grain Bar are closed during …
Covid-19: With Store Shelves Wiped Clean, Here's How To Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer
With commercial hand sanitizing products flying off store shelves as the novel strain of the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, some have started creating their own, homemade version of the liquid.
Globally, as of Thursday, March 12, there have been 129,589 confirmed coronavirus cases that resulted in 4,749 deaths. In the United States, there have been 1,364 confirmed cases that resulted in 38 deaths.
The Spruce, a website that offers “real-life tips and inspiration to help you make your best home,” has offered tips for how both adults and children can create their own hand s…
