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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There are now less than 1,000 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as the county continues to see a decline in the spread of the virus. Health officials are now monitoring 819 active cases as of Thursday, Feb. 18, down from more than 1,000 as recently as Friday, Feb. 11.  According to the Department of Health, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 21,131 out of more than 500,000 tests that have been administered countywide. In the past week, 10 new virus-related deaths were reported in Dutchess, bringing the total to 398 since the pandemic began last year. The s…

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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were six new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County this week, as the number of active cases being monitored rose back above 1,000. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 20,477, with 1,009 active as of Friday, Feb. 12, up more than 100 from earlier in the week. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 388 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 4.5 percent after it was up near 7 percent last week. Twenty-one COVID-19 patients have been discharged from D…

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Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say
Man Arrested Again For Sexual Offenses After New Victim Comes Forward, Authorities Say A 40-year-old Hudson Valley man who was arrested last month for allegedly having sexual contact with a victim has been arrested again. Dutchess County residence Tyson Kreig, age 40, of Red Hook, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 8, in connection with an ongoing investigation into inappropriate sexual contact, Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Captain John Watterson said Kreig was arrested and charged with forcible touching and unlawful imprisonment, Watterson said. "This arrest comes as the result of another victim coming forward since Mr. Kreig’s previous arrest on 1/12…

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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, as the number of active cases being monitored dropped below 1,000. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 20,122, with 892 active as of Tuesday, Feb. 9, down from 1,271 late last week. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 382 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 4.67 percent after it was upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty-two COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutche…

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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 15 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the week, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 19,512, with 1,271 active as of Friday, Feb. 5, down from 1,541 a week ago. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 372 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 5.26 percent after it was upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutchess County ho…

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COVID-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Dutchess Sees 10 More Virus-Related Deaths; New Breakdown Of Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 19,123, with 1,489 active as of Tuesday, Feb. 2, down from 1,541 on Friday, Jan. 29. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 357 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 6.21 percent after during upwards of 7 percent last week. Twenty COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Dutche…

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COVID-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: 10 New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 10 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County this week, as the number of active cases being monitored continues to drop. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 18,553, with 1,5441 active as of Friday, Jan. 29, down from 1,844 on Monday, Jan. 25. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 347 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 6.36 percent after landing at 7.11 earlier this week. A total of 172 patients are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in…

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Man Charged With Sexual Offense In Area Man Charged With Sexual Offense In Area
Man Charged With Sexual Offense In Area A 40-year-old man has been arrested allegedly for having inappropriate sexual contact with a victim in the area. Tyson M. Kreig, of Red Hook, was arrested by the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, Jan. 21, in connection with a recent investigation into inappropriate sexual contact, said Captain John Watterson.  Kreig's arrest comes after a week-long investigation into allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct.  At this time, Kreig has been accused of subjecting the victim to sexual contact without their consent, Watterson said. Kreig was cha…

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COVID-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community There were 13 new COVID-19-related deaths reported in Dutchess County over the weekend, though the number of active cases being monitored has dropped dramatically. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Dutchess has reached 17,813, with 1,844 active as of Monday, Jan. 25, down from 2,316 on Friday, Jan. 22. In Dutchess, the new fatalities bring the overall death toll to 337 since the pandemic began in March last year. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 7.11 percent after spiking at 9.11 percent last week. A total of 145 patients are currently hospitalized…

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State Police Helicopter Awakens Residents In Area State Police Helicopter Awakens Residents In Area
State Police Helicopter Awakens Residents In Area More than a few area residents were awakened overnight to the sound of a New York State Police helicopter flying low overhead. The helicopter drew complaints in Dutchess County from residents of Red Hook around 4:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, as it had to change flight plans to avoid snow squalls over Columbia County, said Trooper AJ Hicks. Hicks said the crew was working an operation in Columbia County when it made the change bringing it over Red Hook and other parts of Dutchess County.

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COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Dutchess County Cases By Community Dutchess County has now seen more than 16,750 confirmed positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, leading to several new fatalities this week. There are 2,335 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Wednesday, Jan. 20, up from 2,162 a week earlier, according to the Department of Health. Late in November last year, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. Thirty-three new virus-related deaths since Friday, Jan. 15 brought the total to 319 since last March. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess down to 8.01 percent after spiking at 9.11 perc…

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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Dutchess Cases By Community Dutchess County has now seen more than 15,000 total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began, leading to 13 new fatalities this week. There are 2,162 active COVID-19 cases in Dutchess as of Friday, Jan. 15, up from 1,625 a week earlier on Friday, Jan. 8, according to the Department of Health. Late in November last year, the county was only monitoring approximately 200 active cases. The new virus-related deaths reported this week brought the total to 286 since last March. The seven-day rolling positive infection rate in Dutchess is up to 9.11 percent after hitting 8.41 percent earlier this …

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