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Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
The Delta COVID-19 variant continues to run wild throughout New York as the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to rise precipitously. According to the Department of Health, the seven-day average positive-testing rate for those tested in the Hudson Valley rose from 1.29 percent on Friday, July 23 to 1.40 percent the following day, up to 1.58 percent on Sunday, July 25. There were no new virus-related deaths in the Hudson Valley over the weekend, though fatalities were reported in Cattaraugus, Kings, and Schoharie counties. Infection rates in the state’s 10 regions on Ju…
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Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Increases Again; Latest Breakdown By County
The Delta COVID-19 variant continues to run wild throughout New York as the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to rise precipitously. According to the Department of Health, the positive-test rate for those tested in the Hudson Valley has hit 1.21 percent as of Thursday, July 22, up from less than 1 percent less than two weeks ago. There were no new virus-related deaths in the Hudson Valley in the past 24 hours, though a single fatality was reported in Erie County. Infection rates in the state’s 10 regions on July 22, according to the state Department of Health: …
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Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
The positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to climb in the Hudson Valley as New York contends with the Delta variant of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the positive COVID-19 infection rate for those tested in the Hudson Valley has hit 1.14 percent as of Wednesday, July 21, up from 0.76 percent as recently as Sunday, July 11 as the virus continues to spread. There were no new virus-related deaths in the Hudson Valley in the past 24 hours, though single fatalities were reported in both Queens and Suffolk County. Infection rates in the state’s 10 regions on July 21, acco…
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Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Infection Rates Jumps Up Again
The COVID-19 numbers in the Hudson Valley continue to get worse as the region, state, and country continue to contend with a surge in cases linked to unvaccinated people become exposed by the Delta variants. According to the Department of Health, the positive COVID-19 infection rate for those tested in the Hudson Valley has hit 1.10 percent as of Tuesday, July 20, up from 0.76 percent as recently as Sunday, July 11 as the virus continues to spread. Infection rates in the state’s 10 regions on July 20, according to the state Department of Health: Capital Region: 1.89 percent; Long Island: …
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Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
Despite a rising number of vaccinations, the Hudson Valley continues to see the number of newly confirmed COVID-19 infections spiking throughout the region. Since Sunday, July 11, the seven-day average positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley has risen from 0.76 percent to 0.93 percent of those tested on Thursday, July 15. The Hudson Valley continues to have one of the highest infection rates, with only Long Island, the Capital Region (1.28 percent), and New York City (1.13 percent) contending with more new infections. Statewide, the average infection rate has risen from under 0.90 per…
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Covid-
19: Cause For Concern? NY Sees Rise In Infection Rate
Some alarms are being sounded as New York State is in the midst of a slight uptick in its COVID-19 infection rate over the weekend. Officials are encouraging unvaccinated New Yorkers to get a shot in the arm as the state’s positive infection rate rose to 1.10 percent for those tested for COVID-19 on Sunday, July 11. One new virus-related death was reported, bringing the total number of fatalities to 43,011 statewide since the pandemic began, and the seven-day rolling positive COVID-19 infection rate is at approximately 0.88 percent. The one COVID-19-related death in Queens County matches t…
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Cuomo Declares Nation's First Disaster Emergency Over Gun Violence In New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a new executive order declaring the nation's first disaster emergency over gun violence following dozens of shootings reported over the Fourth of July holiday. On Tuesday, July 6, Cuomo made the declaration in New York City, noting that the state has gone from one crisis to the next having largely conquered COVID-19. “We went from one epidemic to another epidemic," he said. "We went from COVID to the epidemic of gun violence. More people are dying of gun violence than of COVID.” Cuomo made note that over the Fourth of July weekend, more people died from gu…
Politics
Covid-
19: Cuomo's Nursing Home Directive Led To Additional Deaths, New Report Says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s directive last spring to nursing homes in New York to admit COVID-19 patients led to additional deaths, according to a newly released report✎ EditSign. The New York State Bar Association Task Force on Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care released the 242-page report criticizing the governor for not reversing the March 2020 order earlier than he did. “Although a determination of the number of additional nursing home deaths is beyond the capacity of the Task Force, there are credible reviews that suggest that the directive, for the approximately six weeks, that it wa…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: NY Unveils New Rules For Fairs, Festivals
As municipalities gear up for a busy summer filled with COVID-free activities, New York has laid out updated guidance for county fairs and local festivals. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that this summer, fairs, and festivals will be permitted to be held, with certain COVID-19 mandates in place to curtail any spread of the virus. Cuomo said that the Department of Health approval will be required for events with over 5,000 expected attendees, “consistent with the existing review process.” County fairs and local festivals must also ensure that the total number of attendees is limited s…
Sports
Covid-
19: Details Emerge On Vaccine Brand Taken By Star Shortstop, Seven Other Infected Yankees
Despite being fully vaccinated for COVID-19, eight members of the New York Yankees still tested positive for the virus after receiving the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot. The eight are: starting shortstop Gleyber Torres, third base coach Phil Nevin, first base coach Reggie Willits, pitching coach Matt Blake, and four support staffers. Related story - COVID-19: Fully Vaccinated TV Host, Star Shortstop, Seven Other NY Yankees Test Positive According to the initial clinical trial results, the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine has proven to be 72 percent effective against COVID-1…
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Lost Your Vaccine Card? Here's How To Replace It
For many, getting the COVID-19 vaccine has been like a sigh of relief amid a year of uncertainty. But what happens if your appointment to receive the second dose to complete the process comes and you’ve managed to lose your COVID-19 vaccination card? Officials have advised that even if one can’t track down their vaccination card on the date of their scheduled appointment for the second dose, they should still proceed as planned with their regular ID. Regardless of whether or not there is a physical COVID-19 vaccination card, the original shot will still be in the Immunization Registry, a…
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Warning Issued After Fox Attacks Family, Dog In Northern Westchester
A fox in Northern Westchester bit an area resident and a dog last week, according to officials. Lewisboro Town Supervisor Peter Parsons issued an alert cautioning that on Wednesday, March 31, a fox on the loose bit a person and dog in the Waccabuc area. Parsons said that he was alerted by the Department of Health of the fox attack, and it is unclear whether the fox is rabid. “These animals tend to bite if they are rabid or are protecting their pups,” he said. “(We) wanted to alert the community of this situation.” According to police, “as long as these animals seem to be co-existing peac…
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