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COVID-19: Iona College Announces Plans To Begin, End Fall Semester Early COVID-19: Iona College Announces Plans To Begin, End Fall Semester Early
Covid-19: Iona College Announces Plans To Begin, End Fall Semester Early Iona College in New Rochelle announced plans to begin its fall semester weeks early, on Monday, Aug. 10, while eyeing an end-date of Monday, Nov. 23, with all courses being offered in a “hybrid format" amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under the plan students will have the option to take any course, or portions of courses, online or in-person, with the exception of courses that have been pre-designated as distance learning classes. “We have consulted with public health experts and colleague institutions as well as attending to CDC and New York State guidelines at every step al…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here Are Do's, Don'ts To Avoid Virus-Related Scams, Westchester DA Says COVID-19: Here Are Do's, Don'ts To Avoid Virus-Related Scams, Westchester DA Says
Covid-19: Here Are Do's, Don'ts To Avoid Virus-Related Scams, Westchester DA Says Officials in Westchester are warning residents to protect themselves and be wary of schemers looking to take advantage of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., issued a warning for area residents this week following an uptick in scams related to the COVID-19 outbreak over the past few months. “As this crisis continues, the FBI and other law enforcement agencies are seeing more scams related to federal coronavirus stimulus payments as well as bogus COVID-19-related products and treatments for sale, charities, and frau…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
COVID-19: CDC's New Guidelines For Schools Call For Canceling Extracurricular Activities COVID-19: CDC's New Guidelines For Schools Call For Canceling Extracurricular Activities
Covid-19: CDC's New Guidelines For Schools Call For Canceling Extracurricular Activities Students in the region have not stepped inside school buildings for classes since the start of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in mid-March. While it remains to be seen if they will be able to return in the fall, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is now providing some guidance. The CDC has released information outlining guidelines for reopening schools for the 2020-2021 academic year that also includes day camps. Among the guidelines: Staff members and students should wear masks or face coverings, though the agency acknowledges face coverings may be challenging for stu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Rats! CDC Issues Warning For 'Aggressive,' 'Hungry' Rats Amid Pandemic COVID-19: Rats! CDC Issues Warning For 'Aggressive,' 'Hungry' Rats Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: Rats! CDC Issues Warning For 'Aggressive,' 'Hungry' Rats Amid Pandemic Reports of "an increase in rodent activity" in several areas amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic have prompted the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to issue a warning on rats. "Jurisdictions have closed or limited service at restaurants and other commercial establishments to help limit the spread of COVID-19," the CDC said in a statement posted on its website. "Rodents rely on the food and waste generated by these establishments.  "Community-wide closures have led to a decrease in food available to rodents, especially in dense commercial areas." Rodent expert Bob…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks COVID-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks
Covid-19: Drop In Child Vaccinations During Pandemic Sparks Concerns Over New Outbreaks With parents avoiding their children’s doctor visits amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, early childhood immunization rates have precipitously dropped, sparking new healthcare concerns. Healthcare professionals are reporting that since the COVID-19 pandemic began, pediatric immunizations are dropping for illnesses such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough. PCC, a pediatric electronic health records company, gathered vaccine information from 1,000 independent pediatricians nationwide, which showed that immunizations are down nearly 75 percent for some illnesses. Using th…

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Weather
New Projection Issued For 'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season, With Several Major Storms New Projection Issued For 'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season, With Several Major Storms
New Projection Issued For 'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season, With Several Major Storms The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a strong possibility of an "extremely active" and "above-normal" 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms, of which several could be major hurricanes. This comes after the Department of Atmospheric Science at Colorado State University predicted 16 named storms and four major hurricanes in its 38th annual forecast previously reported here.  That would make 2020 the most active hurricane season since the record-damaging year of 2017 when hurricanes Harvey, Maria and Irma devastated parts of th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here Are New Activities, Low-Risk Businesses Restarting This Week Downstate COVID-19: Here Are New Activities, Low-Risk Businesses Restarting This Week Downstate
Covid-19: Here Are New Activities, Low-Risk Businesses Restarting This Week Downstate While some regions will begin reopening their economies in New York this week, some limited activities and recreation options will be permitted downstate, where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is still prevalent. When several of the state's 10 regions “unpause” on Friday, May 15, some activities will be permitted statewide, including landscaping, gardening, other low-risk recreational activities such as tennis, and drive-in movie theaters. 
“We’re going to open businesses statewide that are low risk, giving some recreational choices, such as tennis, or drive-in movie theaters,” New York Go…

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Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From COVID-19 Linked Illness Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From COVID-19 Linked Illness
Ages, Residences Released Of Three Young New Yorkers Who Died From Covid-19 Linked Illness The age ranges and places of residence have been released for two children and a teenager who died of possible complications from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) involving swollen blood vessels and heart problems. According to health officials, “while rare, we are seeing evidence that COVID-19 can cause severe illness in children.”  Statewide, there have been 73 reported cases of the syndrome, which is marked by symptoms are similar to Kawasaki disease, a rare inflammatory condition in children,and toxic shock-like syndrome. Most of the cases involve elementary-age children …

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Third NY Child Dies From Illness Linked To COVID-19: 'Frightening New Development,' Cuomo Says Third NY Child Dies From Illness Linked To COVID-19: 'Frightening New Development,' Cuomo Says
Third NY Child Dies From Illness Linked To Covid-19: 'Frightening New Development,' Cuomo Says A third child has died in New York from a serious inflammatory disease linked to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a development Gov. Andrew Cuomo' called "frightening." Cuomo announced the news on Saturday, May 9 at his daily news briefing, held in midtown Manhattan. It comes a day after the deaths of a Westchester boy, whose age was not released, and a 5-year-old at Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children’s Hospital in Manhattan. The age of the third child to die has also not been released. “This is the last thing that we need at this time, with all that is going on, with all the anxiety we have…

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Lifestyle
Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know Pregnancy And COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy And Covid-19: What You Need to Know The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says women who are pregnant should be monitored more closely than the general population since they are known to be at risk of severe viral illness. Pregnant women experience immunologic and physiologic changes which make them more susceptible to complications from viral respiratory infections. If you are pregnant, you should take the following preventative actions: Avoid people who are sick or who have been exposed to the virus. Clean your hands often using soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. C…

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COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo COVID-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo
Covid-19: Plan For Phased Reopening Of NY Businesses By Region Outlined By Cuomo Some regions in New York will begin to slowly “unpause” from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as soon as Friday, May 15 if they meet certain specifications and health measures. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement during a news briefing held at midday Monday, May 4 at Wegmans Conference Center in Rochester. Cuomo said the state will allow selected regions to begin opening some non-essential businesses in phases, though they will have to meet certain requirements before being given the green light by the state. According to state officials, Long Island, New Yo…

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Lifestyle
COVID-19: CVS, Walgreens To Provide Expanded Testing COVID-19: CVS, Walgreens To Provide Expanded Testing
Covid-19: CVS, Walgreens To Provide Expanded Testing Two of the nation’s largest drug stores are expanding their free novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing at locations nationwide. CVS is offering self-swab tests to individuals meeting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria. Walgreens will be establishing free drive-through nasal testing, which is expected to test more than 50,000 people per week when it fully ramps up. At CVS, patients can schedule tests online, which will be conducted in parking lots or drive-through windows. By the end of next month, it expects to be processing approximately 1.5 million tests monthly. …

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