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Antibody Testing

COVID-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Hudson Valley For First Time In Six Weeks COVID-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Hudson Valley For First Time In Six Weeks
Covid-19: New Antibody Test Results Released For Hudson Valley For First Time In Six Weeks With New York continuing to ramp up novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, it was determined that in the past six weeks, the number of patients testing positive for the virus’ antibodies has slightly increased. New York State surveyed more than 12,000 people between Friday, May 1, and Saturday, June 13, for antibodies, which found that 13.4 percent of those tested are now testing positive for COVID-19 antibodies, up 1.1 percent from the beginning of the tests. In the Hudson Valley, 9 percent of those tested as of May 1 tested positive, which jumped slightly to 9.5 percent as of June 13. “We…
COVID-19: Antibody Testing Now Available At Westchester County Center COVID-19: Antibody Testing Now Available At Westchester County Center
Covid-19: Antibody Testing Now Available At Westchester County Center Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) antibody testing is now available to residents in Westchester County. Offered by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, the testing began on Tuesday, May 19 by appointment at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Antibody testing, also known as serological testing, detects antibodies present in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID-19.  The tests used by WMCHealth, IgG, may show if a person has ever been infected with the virus, even if they did not have symptoms. The testing will be off…
COVID-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery COVID-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery
Covid-19: 35 NY Counties Now Cleared To Have Hospitals Resume Elective Surgery A total of 35 counties in New York State have now been approved to have hospitals resume elective outpatient treatments amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  Gov. Andrew Cuomo previously announced that the state will allow elective outpatient treatments to resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19 surge in the near term.  The counties now eligible (also shown in the image above) are:  Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chenango, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Mad…