COVID-19: 40 Million Worldwide Caught Virus - US Leads With Most Deaths, Infections COVID-19: 40 Million Worldwide Caught Virus - US Leads With Most Deaths, Infections
Covid-19: 40 Million Worldwide Caught Virus - US Leads With Most Deaths, Infections Across the globe, 40 million people have been infected with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. The Johns Hopkins University, which tracks COVID-19 rates, said 40 million people have had the virus and 1.1 million people have died due to COVID-19. The 40 million milestone was likely reached earlier, according to researchers, as they expect COVID-19 infections are undercounted. The U.S. continues to lead the world as far as being the country with the most COVID-19 infections - 8.2 million - and deaths - 219,676. Brazil has the next highest rates for COVID-19 infections in the world wi…
COVID-19: Virus Risk Extremely Low On Airplanes If Passengers Follow Mask Rule, Study Shows COVID-19: Virus Risk Extremely Low On Airplanes If Passengers Follow Mask Rule, Study Shows
Covid-19: Virus Risk Extremely Low On Airplanes If Passengers Follow Mask Rule, Study Shows The odds of contracting COVID-19 on an airplane is “extremely unlikely” provided travelers wear marks, according to a new study from the Department of Defense. Researchers conducted hundreds of tests on United Airlines Boeing 777 and 767 planes on the ground and in the air, simulating flights as long as 12 hours to determine the odds of spreading the virus among potential passengers. During the study, researchers released tracer aerosols from a mannequin that was the equivalent of thousands of coughs and they traced how they moved through the cabin using ultraviolet lights. "Testing assume…
COVID-19: Here's Hudson Valley Three-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County COVID-19: Here's Hudson Valley Three-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County
Covid-19: Here's Hudson Valley Three-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County The number of positive test results for COVID-19 has remained steady in the Hudson Valley, according to three-day data released Tuesday, Oct. 13. In "Red Zone" focus areas included in the state's Cluster Action Initiative, the positivity rate for test results reported Monday, Oct. 12 is 4.13 percent - up from the 3.70 percent the day before.  The "Red Zone" focus areas are home to 2.8 percent of the state's population, yet had 12.3 percent of all positive cases reported yesterday to New York State.  Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in the H…
COVID-19: Here's Hudson Valley Three-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County COVID-19: Here's Hudson Valley Three-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County
Covid-19: Here's Hudson Valley Three-Day Testing Trend, Number Of New Cases In Each County The number of positive test results for COVID-19 has remained steady in the Hudson Valley, according to three-day data released Friday, Oct. 9. In "Red Zone" focus areas in four counties, the positivity rate over the past three weeks has been 6.4 percent, compared to the rest of the state at 0.91 percent. These "Red Zone" focus areas are home to 2.8 percent of state's population, yet have been where 19.7 percent of all positive cases statewide have come from over the past three weeks. In the Hudson Valley, the positive percentages in the last three days are as follows: Tuesday, Oct…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in both cases and the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Thursday, Oct. 8. A new state record 145,811 COVID-19 diagnostic tests were conducted statewide on Wednesday, Oct. 7. In the top 20 ZIP codes in areas that have seen recent outbreaks - Brooklyn and Queens, and Rockland and Orange counties - 7,349 tests were conducted, yielding 426 positives or a 5.8 percent positivity rate.  In the remainder of the state, 138,462 tests were conducted yielding 1,410 positives or a 1.01 percent positivity rate. Here are positi…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Three-Day Testing Trend For Hudson Valley; Latest New Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Three-Day Testing Trend For Hudson Valley; Latest New Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Three-Day Testing Trend For Hudson Valley; Latest New Cases By County A total of 119,493 COVID-19 test results were reported to New York State on Thursday, Oct. 1 — a new record high.  In the top 20 "hotspot" zip codes, 6,703 tests were conducted, yielding 429 positives or a 6.4 positivity rate.  In the remainder of the state, 112,790 were conducted yielding 1,169 positives or a 1.03 percent positivity rate.  Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in the Hudson Valley: Tuesday, Sept. 29: 2.4 percent Wednesday, Sept. 30: 2.8 percent Thursday, Oct. 1: 2.6 percent The number of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Of a total of 97,960 test results reported on Tuesday, Sept. 29 to New York State, 1,000, or 1.02 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in the Hudson Valley: Sunday, Sept. 27: 3.1 percent Monday, Sept. 28: 2.0 percent Tuesday, Sept. 29: 2.4 percent Here's a rundown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties: Rockland, 110 Westchester, 57 Orange, 21 Ulster, 8 Dutches, 7 Putnam, 5 S…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Friday, Sept. 25. Of a total of 94,818 test results reported on Thursday, Sept. 24 to New York State, 908, or 0.95 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last four days in the Hudson Valley: Monday, Sept. 21: 1.2 percent Tuesday, Sept. 22: 1. 6 percent Wednesday, Sept. 23: 1.5 percent Thursday, Sept. 24: 1.7 percent Here's a breakdown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties on Monday: Orange, 65 Westchester, 53 Rockland, 47 Orange…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Friday, Sept. 25. Of a total of 94,818 test results reported on Thursday, Sept. 24 to New York State, 908, or 0.95 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last four days in the Hudson Valley: Monday, Sept. 21: 1.2 percent Tuesday, Sept. 22: 1. 6 percent Wednesday, Sept. 23: 1.5 percent Thursday, Sept. 24: 1.7 percent Here's a breakdown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties on Monday: Orange, 65 Westchester, 53 Rockland, 47 Orange…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Cases, Positive Testing Rate; Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Cases, Positive Testing Rate; Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Cases, Positive Testing Rate; Totals By County The Hudson Valley has seen a new increase in both new COVID-19 cases as well as the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Wednesday, Sept. 23. Of a total of 70,930 test results reported on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to New York State, 665, or 0.94 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last four days in the Hudson Valley: Saturday, Sept. 19: 1.0 percent Sunday, Sept. 20: 1.1 percent Monday, Sept. 21: 1.2 percent Tuesday, Sept. 22: 1.6 percent Here's a breakdown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Latest Totals By County The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Of a total of 83,997 test results reported on Monday, Sept. 21 to New York State, 754, or 0.89 percent, were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in the Hudson Valley: Saturday, Sept. 19: 1.0 percent Sunday, Sept. 20: 1.1 percent Monday, Sept. 21: 1.2 percent Here's a breakdown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties on Monday: Rockland, 58 Westchester, 29 Orange, 13 Dutchess, 8 Putnam, 6 Ulster, 2 Sullivan,…
COVID-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic COVID-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic
Covid-19: Layoffs Soar As Companies Brace For Years Of Disruption Due To Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has forced tens of thousands out of work, some of whom will have no job to return to once the virus has run its course in this country. Numerous industries will be permanently changed by the virus after thousands were furloughed or laid off while companies made the necessary audibles to stay afloat during the pandemic. Some companies that vowed to return furloughed employees back to work have also announced that they will drastically be reducing their workforces in an effort to keep costs down to account for financial losses that were accrued due to the COVID-19 outbr…