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COVID-19: Brand-New CDC Study Reveals Vaccines' Effectiveness Against Delta Variant COVID-19: Brand-New CDC Study Reveals Vaccines' Effectiveness Against Delta Variant
Covid-19: Brand-New CDC Study Reveals Vaccines' Effectiveness Against Delta Variant A study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines at preventing infection may have decreased as the delta variant has become the predominant strain in the United States. Health care personnel, first responders and other frontline workers across six states were tested weekly for COVID-19 over the course of 35 weeks, the CDC reported. The agency reported that throughout the study, full vaccination against COVID-19 was 80 percent effective at preventing infection among the frontline workers "further affirming the …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Cuomo Warns Of Possible New Shutdown, Says Hospitals Must Increase Capacity COVID-19: Cuomo Warns Of Possible New Shutdown, Says Hospitals Must Increase Capacity
Covid-19: Cuomo Warns Of Possible New Shutdown, Says Hospitals Must Increase Capacity New York may be on the brink of a new economic shutdown as the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to climb during the virus’ “second wave” and threatens to potentially overwhelm the state’s hospital system. There are now more than 4,600 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in New York, setting off alarm bells in Cuomo’s head as his Department of Health issued a new order to hospitals across the state to increase their capacity by 25 percent as a precaution. By increasing hospital bed capacity, Cuomo estimated that the state could reach upwards of 58,000 COVID-19-specific beds. “We have 215 …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Popular Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure COVID-19: Popular Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure
Covid-19: Popular Restaurant Announces Temporary Closure A longtime favorite Italian restaurant known for its handmade pasta and upscale food has decided to close its doors, at least temporarily. Rockland County's Oscar's Italian Restaurant, located in Blauvelt, owned by chef Oscar Romano since 2012, will close its doors immediately due to financial stresses from being closed during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. "Unfortunately, current conditions have made it unrealistic to cover all the expenses necessary to remain open," Romano said.  The chef said he would be reassessing his options and hopes to return in the future.&nb…

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by Kathy Reakes