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COVID-19: Here's When White House Will Start Distributing 400 Million N95 Masks COVID-19: Here's When White House Will Start Distributing 400 Million N95 Masks
Covid-19: Here's When White House Will Start Distributing 400 Million N95 Masks With free COVID-19 at-home testing kits being shipped out this week, the White House is set to begin distributing millions of N95 masks as the pandemic approaches the beginning of its third year. President Joe Biden’s administration will make upwards of 400 million N95 masks available for free at thousands of locations across the country beginning this week, officials said on Wednesday, Jan. 19 as the Omicron variant continues to be the dominant strain of the virus. Related story - COVID-19: Website For Ordering Free At-Home Tests Launches Sooner Than Expected Officials said that the plan …
COVID-19: New State Guidance Issued For After-School Activities COVID-19: New State Guidance Issued For After-School Activities
Covid-19: New State Guidance Issued For After-School Activities Some students, teachers, and staff members will be restricted from participating in after-school activities in New York after the Department of Health revised its COVID-19 guidance. The Department of Health said that any students 12 and older who are eligible for the COVID-19 booster shot, but have not received it, will be barred from participating in sports, extracurriculars, and other after-school activities if they are exposed to the virus. Fully vaccinated students, teachers, and school staffers who are exposed will still be permitted to continue attending classes, regardless of the sta…
COVID-19: Long Island Seeing Trend Of Less Positive Cases, Lower Infection Rates COVID-19: Long Island Seeing Trend Of Less Positive Cases, Lower Infection Rates
Covid-19: Long Island Seeing Trend Of Less Positive Cases, Lower Infection Rates Long Island is now seeing some relief from the post-holiday surge of new COVID-19 infections as the positivity rate of those being tested for the virus dipped below 25 percent. For three straight days, the seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island dipped from 25.58 percent on Sunday, Jan. 9, to 25.14 the following day, and down to 24.33 percent on Tuesday, Jan. 11, still the highest in the state. Statewide, the positivity rate is also on the decline, to 20.22 percent on Jan. 11, as most of the state's 10 regions have seen COVID-19 either plateauing or declining fo…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected Long Island hit a dubious milestone in its ongoing battle against the Omicron COVID-19 variant that swiftly became the dominant strain in the US. The region continues to lead the way with New York's highest seven-day average percentage of positive tests, rising up to 25.49 percent of those tested on Long Island on Monday, Jan. 3, up more than a full percentage point in the past three days. Statewide, the positivity rate is also spiking, up from. 20.87 percent to 21.81 percent as of Jan. 3.  No region in New York has a positivity rate below 13 percent as the number of newly recorded in…
COVID-19: Two New Testing Sites Open On Long Island COVID-19: Two New Testing Sites Open On Long Island
Covid-19: Two New Testing Sites Open On Long Island Two new COVID-19 testing sites have opened on Long Island amid the recent surge in cases. State officials announced that 13 new testing sites opened across the state on Wednesday, Dec. 29, including one in Suffolk County and one in Nassau County. "As we get through this winter surge, we must remember we are not defenseless in our fight against the virus, and we need to use the tools at our disposal," Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. "These new sites expand testing access in regions across the state and will be critical assets in our efforts to protect vulnerable New Yorkers. Remember …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Post-Christmas Spike In Infections As Cases Rise Across State COVID-19: Long Island Sees Post-Christmas Spike In Infections As Cases Rise Across State
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Post-Christmas Spike In Infections As Cases Rise Across State Long Island has seen a jump in new COVID-19 cases following the holiday weekend. State officials reported another 40,780 COVID-19 cases and 210,996 tests in its update on Tuesday, Dec. 28. The test positivity rate for the daily update reached 19.33 percent.  Officials said 2,811 of the cases were reported in Suffolk County, and 3,523 were reported in Nassau County.  As of Monday, Dec. 27, the seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island was 16.26 percent, the highest in the state. The statewide seven-day average was 13.36 per…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 15 Percent Amid New Increase In Cases COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 15 Percent Amid New Increase In Cases
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 15 Percent Amid New Increase In Cases The infection rate of COVID-19 tests on Long Island has risen past 15 percent. New York State officials said that as of Sunday, Dec. 26, the seven-day average on Long Island had reached 15.42 percent, climbing from 14.79 percent on Saturday and 13.98 percent on Sunday. Officials reported a total of 26,737 new COVID-19 cases in its update on Monday, Dec. 27, and 166,681 tests. The state also reported 132 deaths from COVID-19 over the holiday weekend. The statewide seven-day average test positivity rate was at 12.41 percent. "As we approach the end of the year, we must continue to sta…
COVID-19: NY Breaks Single-Day Record For Cases By 30 Percent Over Previous Mark COVID-19: NY Breaks Single-Day Record For Cases By 30 Percent Over Previous Mark
Covid-19: NY Breaks Single-Day Record For Cases By 30 Percent Over Previous Mark New Yor has just set a new single-day high for newly confirmed COVID-19 cases for the fifth time in a week. In her latest update on Wednesday, Dec. 22, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state recorded 28,924 confirmed COVID-19 cases out of more than 270,000 tests that were administered for a 10.66 percent daily positive infection rate. The new single-day high marked a 30-percent jump from the record that was set earlier this week, according to data released by the state Department of Health. Hospitalizations in New York are also on the rise, with 124 new COVID-19 patients admit…
COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to decline, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk counties in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking above 4.15 percent recently, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 on Long Island has dipped for the fourth straight day, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.82 percent of those tested on Monday, Oct. 4. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.34 percent during the same…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island was back on the rise after seeing a slight reprieve over the holiday weekend as the country continues to combat the spread of mutations of the virus. After seeing the average seven-day infection rate settle at 4.26 percent for several days, it rose on Tuesday, Sept. 7 to 4.40 percent of those tested in the region, according to the New York State Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate is also climbing, from 3.27 percent to 3.34 percent on Sept. 7.  In Suffolk, 437 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the latest updat…
COVID-19: NY Announces New School Guidelines For Masks, Social Distancing COVID-19: NY Announces New School Guidelines For Masks, Social Distancing
Covid-19: NY Announces New School Guidelines For Masks, Social Distancing With schools ready to begin reopening, the New York State Department of Health has just laid out its guidance for mask-wearing and social distancing for students and staff. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation and a determination was issued requiring all teachers, administrators, and other school employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing unless they show proof of vaccination. The emergency regulation authorizes the state Health Commissioner to require weekly testing or proof of vaccine…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community The COVID-19 infection rate of those tested on Long Island continues to rise, upwards near 4 percent, as the more-transmissible Delta variant of the virus rapidly spreads across the country. On Long Island, the average seven-day COVID infection rate on Long Island hit 3.96 percent of those tested on Wednesday, Aug. 18, continuing a worrying trend after hovering at or below 2 percent as recently as a few weeks ago. Statewide, the average infection rate dipped for the first time in two weeks, from 3.16 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 17 down slightly to 3.15 on Aug. 18.  In Nassau, 407 new COV…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Falls Again; New Rundown By Community The light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel is nearing on Long Island, which continues to see improved numbers as the region continues to combat the virus. Like the rest of the state, Long Island continues to see the positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 dropping, down to 1.45 percent on Thursday, May 6, an improvement from 2.05 percent a week ago. The seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate in New York has dropped for the 32nd straight day, to 1.53 percent, the lowest since Oct. 30 last year, while the one-day average hit 1.22 percent, the lowest since Oct. 22. The 2,26…
COVID-19: NY Seven-Day Infection Rate Drops To Lowest Level In Months; Latest From Long Island COVID-19: NY Seven-Day Infection Rate Drops To Lowest Level In Months; Latest From Long Island
Covid-19: NY Seven-Day Infection Rate Drops To Lowest Level In Months; Latest From Long Island The seven-day rolling positive infection rate for New Yorkers being tested for COVID-19 is at its lowest in several months as the state, and Long Island, continues recovering from the holiday wave of new infections. Statewide, the positive infection rate is at 2.80 percent, the lowest since mid-November, while there are 823 COVID-19 patients in ICU, and 504 intubated with the virus, both the lowest in New York since early December. On Long Island, the positivity rate continues to drop, down to 3.04 percent on Monday, April 19 after peaking above 4.5 percent a week ago. Less than 300 newly c…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Drops Sharply; New Breakdown Of Cases by Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Drops Sharply; New Breakdown Of Cases by Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Drops Sharply; New Breakdown Of Cases by Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island dropped sharply after peaking above 4.5 percent last week. Long Island reported a 3.50 percent positivity rate for those tested on Wednesday, April 14, down from 3.71 percent from the day before and from 4.05 percent as recently as Friday, April 9. Statewide, the positivity rate is approaching 3 percent, down from 3.6 percent to 3.05 percent during that same stretch, the lowest in a month. Four new virus-related fatalities were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk in the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 3,106 and 3,307 respectively. T…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; Latest Case Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; Latest Case Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; Latest Case Breakdown By Community After seeing the positive COVID-19 infection rate for those tested on Long Island drop for several days this week, the state is reporting a slight uptick as both Nassau and Suffolk counties saw more than 800 newly confirmed infections. Following four straight days of decline, Long Island's average seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate rose slightly, from 4.27 percent to 4.28 percent of those tested on Wednesday, April 7. The rate is now the second-highest in New York, only better than Western New York (4.67 percent). Statewide, the COVID-19 infection rate continues dropping, from 3.6 percent e…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues trending in the right direction, dropping slightly for the fourth straight day as the region works to ramp up vaccination efforts. The average seven-day infection rate on Long Island has fallen from 4.40 percent on Saturday, April 3 to 4.27 percent as the latest data released from Tuesday, April 6. During that same timeframe, the statewide positivity rate dropped from nearly 3.6 percent to 3.48 percent, according to the state. Suffolk was reporting 662 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections, bringing the total to 187,149 since last…
New Cuomo Scandal: Gov Accused Of Giving Special Access To Family, Friends For COVID Testing New Cuomo Scandal: Gov Accused Of Giving Special Access To Family, Friends For COVID Testing
New Cuomo Scandal: Gov Accused Of Giving Special Access To Family, Friends For COVID Testing New calls for Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation are ringing loudly following the latest report alleging that he prioritized friends, family, and VIPs in getting tested for COVID-19 at the outset of the outbreak last year. The newest controversy for Cuomo comes amid a new report that he used state resources to prioritize testing for certain parties, including his siblings, mother, and influential people with ties to the administration at a time when COVID-19 tests were scarce. Among the new allegations is that a New York State Police trooper was sent to Chris Cuomo’s South Hampton home more th…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island held steady over the weekend after seeing a slight uptick over the past week. According to the state Department of Health, the seven-day rolling positivity average rose from 4.43 percent on Friday, March 19 to 4.44 percent the following two days. Statewide, the positivity rate rose slightly from 3.26 percent to 3.29 percent during that same stretch. According to the state Department of Health, there were 540 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Nassau, as the total rose to 161,948, while there were 612 cases reported in Suffolk for a total of 1…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Rises Again; New Rundown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Rises Again; New Rundown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Rises Again; New Rundown Of Cases By Community Thirteen new COVID-19-related deaths were confirmed on Long Island in the latest data released by the state, as the infection rate rose for the fourth straight day. According to the Department of Health, there were eight new COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the death toll to 3,170 since the pandemic began, while five new deaths brought the total in Nassau to 2,992.  In Suffolk, 652  new infections were confirmed, bringing the total in the county to 171,950 since the pandemic began last year. Nassau reported 623 new cases, as the total hit 157,985. The average seven-day infection rat…
COVID-19: Here's New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is approaching 4 percent as the region continues recovering from the winter surge of the virus. In Nassau County, 742 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed, bringing the total to 146,727, while there were 675 new infections reported in Suffolk as the number of cases hit 160,967.  On Long Island, the COVID-19 positivity rate of those tested has dropped in the past three days from 4.10 percent to 4.08 percent on Thursday, Feb. 25. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.36 percent to 3.22 percent over the same stretch. As of …
COVID-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools COVID-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools
Covid-19: CDC Releases New Guidance, Strategies For Reopening Schools The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging schools and school districts to reopen safely and has just released new guidance for doing just that. On Friday, Feb. 12, the CDC unveiled the new science-based plan. “It is critical for schools to open as safely and as soon as possible, and remain open, to achieve the benefits of in-person learning and key support services,” health officials said. “To enable schools to open safely and remain open, it is important to adopt and consistently implement actions to slow the spread of COVID in schools and in the community.” The…
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues dropping after dipping below 6 percent for the first time since the holidays earlier this week. There were 611 new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Nassau on Wednesday, Feb. 3, bringing the total to 131,544 since the pandemic began last year. Suffolk reported 651 new infections, for a total of 146,293. As of Thursday, Feb. 4, there were 1,383 COVID-19 patients hospitalized on Long Island, representing 0.05 percent of the region's population, the highest rate in New York. There is currently 36 percent of hospital beds still availa…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.8K-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2.8K-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2.8K-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By Community The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations continues to pile up on Long Island, where there were more than 2,800 new cases, according to the latest data from the state Department of Health. In Suffolk County, 1,439 new COVID-19 cases were reported from tests taken on on Thursday, Jan. 21, according to the state Department of Health. There were 1,364 new infections in Nassau. The number of new cases is the highest of any region in the state outside of New York City, where there were 6,307 new cases reported during the same timeframe. There were 19 new COVID-19 fatalities reported in Suffolk, b…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3.7K-Plus New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Data COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3.7K-Plus New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Data
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 3.7K-Plus New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Data Long Island saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive infection rate, along with more than 3,700 newly reported cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 9. There were 2,002 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,742 in Nassau for a total of 3,744. The positive infection rate on Long Island the last three days is as follows. Wednesday, Jan. 6: 9.51 percent Thursday, Jan. 7: 9.68 percent Friday, Jan. 8:  9.70 percent There are a total of 1,544 hospitalizations on Long Island as of Saturday, with approximately 26 percent of…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community Long Island continues to combat a holiday surge of new COVID-19 cases as both Nassau and Suffolk County reported more than 1,700 new cases. There were 2,042 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,733 in Nassau - both the highest in the state behind only New York City - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Twelve new virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,388 since the pandemic began, and 14 new deaths in Nassau brought the death toll to 2,445. The positive COVID-19 infection rate across Long Island continues to rise, going from…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,350 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,350 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,350 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County Long Island saw a total of 2,350 new COVID-19 infections, according to information released by state health officials on Thursday, Dec. 24. There were 1,330 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,020 in Nassau.  There are currently 1,150 patients hospitalized with COVID on Long Island, with 24 percent of hospital beds available in Nassau and Suffolk. The positive testing rates for the last three days on Long Island are as follows: Monday, Dec. 21: 6.51 percent Tuesday, Dec. 22: 6.41 percent Wednesday, Dec. 23: 6.41 percent There were 129 COVID deaths statewide on Wednesday, with 2…
COVID-19: Here's Where NY Ranks Nationally In Cases Per Capita, According To New Data COVID-19: Here's Where NY Ranks Nationally In Cases Per Capita, According To New Data
Covid-19: Here's Where NY Ranks Nationally In Cases Per Capita, According To New Data Though COVID-19 continues to rage throughout New York, it is actually faring better than most other states in the country, according to data recently released by researchers. Only 10 states have a lower per capita COVID-19 case count, though infection rates, hospitalizations, and fatalities are climbing locally and nationwide as the virus surges during its “second wave” over the winter. According to the COVID Tracking Project, New York has the 11th-lowest per capita case count at 375 per one million people based on the latest data as more than half the country sees an uptick in th…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,800-Plus New Cases; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community There were 1,834 newly confirmed COVID-19 reported on Long Island as both Nassau and Suffolk Counties continue to combat the second wave of the virus that's swept through the fall. According to the latest data from the state Department of Health, There were 1,075 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 72,118 since the pandemic began, while an additional 759 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 68,737 as of Friday, Dec. 11. Overall infection rates of those tested on Long Island held steady at 4.3 percent in Nassau and 4.4 percent in Suffolk. The infection rate on Lo…
COVID-19: 1,680 New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: 1,680 New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: 1,680 New Long Island Cases Confirmed; Here's Latest Rundown By County There were 1,680 newly confirmed COVID-19 reported in both Suffolk and Nassau counties as Long Island continues to contend with the second wave of the virus. According to the state Department of Health, There were 972 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 69,996 since the pandemic began, while an additional 708 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 67,203 as of Wednesday, Dec. 9. The current seven-day average infection rate has now soared past 5 percent for the first time since the spring, hitting 5.7 percent on Wednesday. Overall infection rates of those tested on…
COVID-19: Northwell Opens Testing Sites In Huntington, Riverhead COVID-19: Northwell Opens Testing Sites In Huntington, Riverhead
Covid-19: Northwell Opens Testing Sites In Huntington, Riverhead Northwell has opened two COVID-19 testing centers in hotspots on Long Island.  The new centers are in Suffolk County: in Huntington Station and Riverhead.  Located at the Dolan Family Health Center at 284 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn, the site, staffed by clinicians, opened on Monday, Nov. 30 and will provide up to 150 diagnostic tests a day now through Friday, Dec. 18.  Business was brisk: Dr. William Gehrhardt, medical director of the Dolan Family Health Center, swabbed dozens of patients on Tuesday, Dec. 1 who lined up early on the second day the site was open. A second te…