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COVID-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Infection Rate, Rundown Of New Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Infection Rate, Rundown Of New Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Infection Rate, Rundown Of New Cases By County A new COVID-19-related death was reported in the Hudson Valley as the region's positive infection rate dipped slightly for the first time in days, though new cases are still surging. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley dropped to 1.72 percent on Tuesday, July 27, down slightly from 1.74 percent the previous day.  The numbers been below 1 percent for most of the spring and early summer until the recent surge in cases. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 1.97 percent on Monday, July 26 to 2.04 …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Cuomo Calls For Nursing Home Reform Amid Federal Probe, Increasing Pressure COVID-19: Cuomo Calls For Nursing Home Reform Amid Federal Probe, Increasing Pressure
Covid-19: Cuomo Calls For Nursing Home Reform Amid Federal Probe, Increasing Pressure With pressure coming from both sides of the aisle into investigating New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s handling of nursing homes during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has vowed sweeping reform as part of the 30-day amendments. Cuomo announced reforms to improve the health, quality of life, and safety of nursing home residents to ensure that “facilities prioritize patient care over profits.” “You can’t say to a nursing home that ‘either you can buy new beds, or you can make more money,' " Cuomo said during a COVID-19 briefing on Friday, Feb. 19. “It’s not a matter of hiring more staff or …

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by Zak Failla
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Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With YOUR Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical
Top Five Things To Know About Virtual Visits With Your Doctor: An Update From CareMount Medical Now, more than ever, having the option to “see” your own physician virtually instead of going into an office is key in order to practice social distancing. When deciding to do a virtual visit as opposed to an in-person visit, there are many factors to consider—from who the doctor is, to managing your health records, and more. Not all telehealth platforms are the same, so think about the following when deciding if a virtual visit is right for you.  1. Visit with Your Provider: Many telehealth companies offer virtual visits with a doctor, but not necessarily your doctor. With CareMount M…

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CareMount Medical Announces 24/7 Patient Care Technological Platform CareMount Medical Announces 24/7 Patient Care Technological Platform
CareMount Medical Announces 24/7 Patient Care Technological Platform CareMount Medical, the largest independent multi-specialty medical group in New York State, announces the launch of CareMount 24/7, a state-of-the-art technological platform offering patients on-demand access to their healthcare, from anywhere, online, anytime.  Addressing the ever-growing demand for clickable convenience, CareMount 24/7 features four key online platforms including: virtual visits, online scheduling, patient portal and pre check-in.  Urgent care wait times for CareMount’s eight urgent care centers have already been in place. “We live in an increasingly connected world,” sa…

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by Jon Craig