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COVID-19: Putnam County Announces Upcoming Vaccine Clinics For Kids 5 to 11 & Booster Shots COVID-19: Putnam County Announces Upcoming Vaccine Clinics For Kids 5 to 11 & Booster Shots
Covid-19: Putnam County Announces Upcoming Vaccine Clinics For Kids 5 to 11 & Booster Shots Putnam County officials have announced upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics for children ages 5 to 11 and for adults eligible for booster shots. The Putnam County Department of Health has scheduled clinics from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Carmel Plaza Tuesday, Nov. 23 at the Philipstown Recreation Center Thursday, Dec. 9 at the Carmel Plaza Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the Philipstown Recreation Center More information and an online registration page can be found here. Officials said first shots for children ages 5 to 11, along with booster shots and third dos…
Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled In Putnam Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled In Putnam
Flu Vaccine Clinics Scheduled In Putnam The Putnam County Department of Health is alerting residents to multiple upcoming flu vaccine clinics.  The vaccine clinics will be held on the following dates and locations: Monday, Sept. 27 from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster (Drive-thru) Monday, Oct. 18, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Putnam County Department of Health, 1 Geneva Road, Brewster (Drive-thru) Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Garrison Fire Department (Not a drive-thru) Residents ages 18 years old and older can schedule an appointment onlin…
COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments For Kids Ages 12 To 15 Start In Putnam County COVID-19: Vaccine Appointments For Kids Ages 12 To 15 Start In Putnam County
Covid-19: Vaccine Appointments For Kids Ages 12 To 15 Start In Putnam County Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 15 can now make appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Putnam County. The Putnam County Department of Health opened a clinic on Thursday, May 13 at Lakeview Plaza in Brewster that is now open to all New Yorkers who are 12 years and older who live, work or attend school in the state. Pfizer vaccines are available to all minors who provide proof of age and have the consent of a parent or guardian. As of Thursday, the first day the shot was available to younger New Yorkers, some vaccination sites had lines flooding out the door with parents and …
COVID-19: 'Where Is Our Vaccine?' Officials In Putnam County Ask COVID-19: 'Where Is Our Vaccine?' Officials In Putnam County Ask
Covid-19: 'Where Is Our Vaccine?' Officials In Putnam County Ask Putnam County officials are raising the same questions many New Yorkers are as the state contends with the COVID-19: pandemic “where is our vaccine?” Since the pandemic began, Putnam has received a total of 2,647 - 1,740 first and 907 second - doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, all of which were administered within 48 hours of the state supplying the county with its allocation. Supervising Public Health Nurse Kathleen Percacciolo made note that during the H1-N1 crisis, the county was vaccinating approximately 300 people an hour, proving Putnam has the capacity and ability to distribute m…
COVID-19: Here's List Of Vaccine Providers In Putnam COVID-19: Here's List Of Vaccine Providers In Putnam
Covid-19: Here's List Of Vaccine Providers In Putnam The Putnam County Department of Health has released a new list of COVID-19 vaccine providers for week eight of its vaccination program. Vaccinations for Putnam County residents who are eligible can be scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11, with a list of providers - which can be located here - that will be updated weekly by the Department of Health. Currently, healthcare workers, police, fire, schools, daycare, grocery, corrections officers, restaurant workers, delivery drivers, and for-hire drivers are eligible. The Department of Health noted that vaccine clinics and appointments from providers…
COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot
Covid-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot The lowest percentage of hospital employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine in New York reside in the Hudson Valley. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that 57.9 percent of hospital workers in the Hudson Valley have received the COVID-19 vaccine, while statewide, a total of 60.8 percent of medical professionals have been vaccinated. The percentage in the Hudson Valley is the lowest in the state, behind New York City (59 percent), Long Island (60 percent), Mohawk Valley (60.1 percent), and Western New York (63 percent).  Cuomo also made note that vaccination performance is uneven b…
COVID-19: Putnam Opens New Vaccination Site COVID-19: Putnam Opens New Vaccination Site
Covid-19: Putnam Opens New Vaccination Site With more New Yorkers becoming eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, Putnam County has opened a second vaccination site to accommodate those looking to receive their first dose. Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell announced that a second COVID-19 vaccination site was being opened at the Philipstown Recreation Center, following the opening of a site at the Carmel Friendship Center, which vaccinated more than 600 people over two days last week. Earlier story - COVID-19: Vaccinations Administered In Putnam County Shortly After First Shipment Arrives “We want to ensure that everyone i…
COVID-19: Vaccinations Administered In Putnam County Shortly After First Shipment Arrives COVID-19: Vaccinations Administered In Putnam County Shortly After First Shipment Arrives
Covid-19: Vaccinations Administered In Putnam County Shortly After First Shipment Arrives The long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine has made its way to Putnam, where some frontline healthcare workers have already started to receive their initial doses of the vaccination. This week, the Putnam County Department of Health administered 600 doses of the vaccine that were received from New York State on Tuesday, Jan. 5, with 251 doses administered on Thursday, Jan. 7 to some essential employees and healthcare workers. After receiving the first dose, employees will receive their second dose on Thursday, Feb. 4 to complete the vaccination. Next week, on Monday, Jan. 11, more vaccines are expe…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Community There have been nearly 300 new positive COVID-19 cases reported last week in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,700, with four new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. A total of 82,446 COVID tests have been administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,465 positive cases (279 new), the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown of the numbers. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began nine months ago. The county is currently monitoring 167 active COVID-19 cases, and 2,555 Putnam residents are no longer isola…
COVID-19: Here's How To Fight Virus Fatigue, Putnam County Department Of Health Says COVID-19: Here's How To Fight Virus Fatigue, Putnam County Department Of Health Says
Covid-19: Here's How To Fight Virus Fatigue, Putnam County Department Of Health Says After spending months making sacrifices by isolating and avoiding any large gatherings, some are beginning to experience COVID-19 fatigue and Putnam County health officials may have some solutions. Since the COVID-19 outbreak first hit the Hudson Valley in early March, many have started to get cabin fever and are feeling “pandemic fatigue,” particularly during the 37-day stretch between Thanksgiving and New Years. 
“I understand that people don’t like the restrictions in place and many have COVID fatigue, but it’s what’s smart, it’s what’s reasonable, and it’s protective of both other peop…
COVID-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Putnam Sees Spike In Cases Over Two Weeks; Breakdown By Town There have been nearly 400 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last two weeks in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,400, with four new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. A total of 73,896 COVID tests have been administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,465 positive cases (398 new), the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Nov. 20. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began eight months ago. The county is currently monitoring 160 active COVID-19 cases, and 2,305 Putnam residents ar…
COVID-19: New Warning Issued For Exposure At Three Businesses In Putnam COVID-19: New Warning Issued For Exposure At Three Businesses In Putnam
Covid-19: New Warning Issued For Exposure At Three Businesses In Putnam Health officials have issued a new warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at three businesses in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued alerts on Thursday, Nov. 19  for these businesses with dates and times. The Home Depot, at 80 Independent Way in Brewster: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mahopac Golf & Beach Club, at 601 North Lake Boulevard in Mahopac: Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.ShopRite Supermarket, at 184 Route 52, in …
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Businesses In Putnam County COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Businesses In Putnam County
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Businesses In Putnam County Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at two businesses in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued alerts on Friday, Nov. 13  for these two businesses with dates and times. World Gym, located at 1620 Route 22 in Brewster: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harlan Check Cashing & Financial Services, located at 1515 Route 22 in Brewster: Monday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, N…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Putnam County COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Putnam County
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Putnam County Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a popular eatery in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that if you worked or visited the Red Mills Pub at 575 Route 6N in Mahopac Falls on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., you may have been exposed to COVID. A member of the public who tested positive was at the pub during that time, the department said. Anyone who was at the pub at that time should watch for symptoms of COVID-19 which include: fever, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatig…
COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At ShopRite In Putnam County COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At ShopRite In Putnam County
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At ShopRite In Putnam County Health officials have issued a new warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a supermarket in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert on Tuesday, Nov. 10 cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited ShopRite Supermarket at 184 Route 52 at the Carmel Plaza in Carmel on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. may have been exposed. A person who was in the market during that time has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the department.  The warning is in effect until Saturday, Nov. 21, the department said. "ShopRi…
COVID-19: Positive Case Leads To Early Dismissal At School In Mahopac, Number Of Cases Hits 11 COVID-19: Positive Case Leads To Early Dismissal At School In Mahopac, Number Of Cases Hits 11
Covid-19: Positive Case Leads To Early Dismissal At School In Mahopac, Number Of Cases Hits 11 Mahopac Schools Superintendent Anthony DiCarlo announced that an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 at the middle school, prompting emergency action after the number of cases in the district since September has reached 11. Students were let out of school early on Thursday, Nov. 5 as a precaution after learning of the positive case. “The Putnam County Department of Health has a contact tracing system in place for Putnam County when there is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19,” DiCarlo wrote in a letter to parents. “They work to identify those who have been in close or proximal c…
COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Putnam County COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Putnam County
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Putnam County Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a retail store in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked at or visited Tractor Supply Company, located at 1253 Route 311 in Patterson, from Monday, Nov. 2 through Saturday, Nov. 7, may have been exposed to COVID-19. Related story - COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at the store during that time frame. Those who were at the store during thos…
COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Second Supermarket In Putnam COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Second Supermarket In Putnam
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Second Supermarket In Putnam Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a second supermarket in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited ShopRite Supermarket at 184 Route 52 at the Carmel Plaza in Carmel on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. may have been exposed. A member of the public who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at the supermarket at that time, according to the department. AN earlier alert had been issued for exposure at Acme Markets at 1511 Route 22 in Brewster, saying…
COVID-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town There have been 65 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, with two new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 65,586 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,067 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Nov. 6. There have been 64 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, including one in the last week. The county is currently monitoring 71 active COVID-19 cases. A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Putnam County, according to t…
COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Second Supermarket In Putnam COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Second Supermarket In Putnam
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Second Supermarket In Putnam Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a second supermarket in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited ShopRite Supermarket at 184 Route 52 at the Carmel Plaza in Carmel on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. may have been exposed. A member of the public who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at the supermarket at that time, according to the department. AN earlier alert had been issued for exposure at Acme Markets at 1511 Route 22 in Brewster, saying…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Supermarket In Putnam County COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Supermarket In Putnam County
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Supermarket In Putnam County Click here for a new, related story: COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Second Supermarket In Hudson Valley Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a supermarket in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited Acme Markets at 1511 Route 22 in Brewster on Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. may have been exposed. A member of the public who has tested positive for COVID was at the supermarket during that time, the department said. Anyone who…
COVID-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town COVID-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town
Covid-19: Cases Continue To Climb In Putnam; New Breakdown By Town There have been 52 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,000, with three new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 61,646 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,002 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Oct. 30. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago. The county is currently monitoring 41 active COVID-19 cases, and 1,900 Putnam residents are no longer isolated aft…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been 52 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, bringing the total to more than 2,000, with three new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 61,646 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 2,002 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Oct. 30. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, and none in the past several weeks. The county is currently monitoring 41 active COVID-19 cases, and 1,900 Putnam …
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Deli In Putnam County COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Deli In Putnam County
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Deli In Putnam County Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a deli in the area. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked at or visited American Latino Deli at 851 Route 6 in Brewster from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Thursday, Oct. 22, you may have been exposed to COVID. Related story - COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Hudson Valley Eateries A member of the public who tested positive was at the deli on those days, the health department said. Those who were at the deli during the days should&nbs…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been 61 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, with no new hospitalizations, according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 57,867 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 1,950 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Oct. 23. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, and none in the past several weeks. The county is currently monitoring 50 active COVID-19 cases, and 1,900 Putnam residents are no longer isolated after tes…
COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Putnam County COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Putnam County
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Putnam County Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a store in the area. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked at or visited Patterson Auto Body at 2597 Route 22 in Patterson from Monday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 23 may have been exposed to COVID-19. Related story - COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Hudson Valley Eateries A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at Patterson Auto Body on those days, the department said. Those who were at the store during the day…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There have been 39 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last week in Putnam, with one new hospitalization according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 54,244 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 1,889 (39 new) positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown on Friday, Oct. 16. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began seven months ago, and none in the last week. The county is currently monitoring 33 active COVID-19 cases, and 1,856 Putnam residents are no longer isolated after test…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Putnam Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Putnam Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Putnam Cases By Town There have been 39 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Putnam County the last week, according to the county's Department of Health. There have now been 47,888 COVID tests administered in Putnam, which have resulted in 1,819 positive cases, the Department of Health reported in its latest breakdown, released Monday, Oct. 5. There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began in mid-March. There is one hospitalized COVID-19 patient in Putnam. A breakdown of COVID-19 cases in Putnam County, according to the latest information released by the Department of Health: Carmel: …
COVID-19: Putnam Residents Concerned Over Exposure In Danbury Should Get Tested, DOH Says COVID-19: Putnam Residents Concerned Over Exposure In Danbury Should Get Tested, DOH Says
Covid-19: Putnam Residents Concerned Over Exposure In Danbury Should Get Tested, DOH Says After seeing a flare-up of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in nearby Danbury, health officials in Putnam County are cautioning residents to remain vigilant. The Putnam County Department of Health issued an alert online following reports of nearly 200 new COVID-19 cases reported in Danbury over the past two weeks. Earlier story - COVID-19: Danbury Sees 'Flare-Up' In Cases Health officials said that anyone in Putnam who think they may have been exposed in Danbury should get tested as soon as possible and remain quarantined until test results are returned. Related story - COVID-19: Danbu…
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Putnam County Cases By Town COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Putnam County Cases By Town
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Putnam County Cases By Town There were no newly reported COVID-19 deaths reported in Putnam according to the latest data provided by the county’s Department of Health. There have now been 26,754 COVID tests administered in Putnam County, which have resulted in 1,626 positive cases, 54 percent of which were in men.  There have been 63 COVID deaths in Putnam since the outbreak began five months ago. The county is monitoring seven COVID-19 cases, and 1,616 Putnam residents are no longer isolated after testing positive for the virus more than two weeks ago. Of the 1,626 confirmed cases, 328 were in people aged 50 t…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Putnam Restaurant COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Putnam Restaurant
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Putnam Restaurant Customers who visited a restaurant in the area may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Putnam County Department of Health announced that a member of the public who has tested COVID-19 positive visited Tom & Jerry’s Bar & Grill in Brewster on Monday, July 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. "Please watch for symptoms of COVID-19 which include fever, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea," the department said. "Contact your physician w…