COVID-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties COVID-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties
Covid-19: Wearing Masks Still Recommended In These NY Counties While most New Yorkers are eagerly ditching their masks as the recovery from the winter COVID-19 surge continues, some counties are still being encouraged to mask up for a variety of factors. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Unveils New Strategy Allowing Communities To Ease Masking, Social Distancing The CDC will also offer a color-coded map — with coun…
'Widespread' Flu Activity Now Reported In New York: Here Are Counties Most Affected 'Widespread' Flu Activity Now Reported In New York: Here Are Counties Most Affected
'Widespread' Flu Activity Now Reported In New York: Here Are Counties Most Affected With all eyes concentrating on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis with the Omicron variant raging, flu season has quickly and quietly snuck up on New Yorkers, where flu is still being categorized as "widespread." In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 5,075 cases of influenza out of nearly 100,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “seventh consecutive week that widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” The latest data represents an 18-percent decrease from the previous update from the New York State Department of Health. A…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is down slightly but remains above the state average as variants of the virus continue to surge. In the Hudson Valley, the seven-day average infection rate saw a downtick, from 3.67 percent of those tested in the region to 3.65 on Sunday, Aug. 29 in the latest data released by the state Department of Health. Statewide, over the past three days, the average infection rate dropped from 3.32 percent to 3.29 percent and back up to 3.31 percent on Aug. 29, still below the rate in the Hudson Valley. Eighteen new COVID-19-related deaths we…
New Yorkers Encouraged To Report Sick Or Dead Deer To DEC New Yorkers Encouraged To Report Sick Or Dead Deer To DEC
New Yorkers Encouraged To Report Sick Or Dead Deer To DEC After two white-tailed deer in Ulster County died from  Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), the state Department of Environmental Conservation is asking residents to report sick deer. The deers were found in the town of Esopus, said the DEC on Wednesday, Aug. 4. DEC is currently following up on reports of several other dead deer in Westchester, Dutchess, and Ulster counties. EHD virus is an often fatal disease of deer that is transmitted by biting midges, small bugs often called no-see-ums or "punkies." The disease is not spread from deer to deer and humans cannot be infected by dee…
Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region
Rare Virus Killing Deer In Parts Of Region Dozens of dead white-tailed deer found at separate locations in parts of the region are now being linked to a rare virus. After conducting tests, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)  confirmed that several white-tailed deer in the towns of Nelsonville and Cold Spring in Putnam County and near Goshen in Orange County died after contracting Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD).  EHD virus is carried by biting midges, small bugs often called no-see-ums or 'punkies,' according to the DEC. Once infected with EHD, deer usually die within 36 hours. The disea…
Tornado Watch Issued For Dutchess, Ulster Tornado Watch Issued For Dutchess, Ulster
Tornado Watch Issued For Dutchess, Ulster As Tropical Storm Isaias hits the region, a Tornado Watch has now been issued for many counties north of I-84, including Dutchess and Ulster. The watch is in effect until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4. An earlier Tornado Watch that included Putnam, Orange, Rockland and Westchester counties, expires at 4 p.m. In addition to Dutchess and Ulster, the new Tornado Watch includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Warren and Washington. The watch does not include Sullivan County. Isaias is tracking north-northwest, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. This continues to be a developing s…
COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites COVID-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites
Covid-19: NY Launches New Website Showing Nearest Testing Sites On Day 78 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York State has doubled its capacity to reach 40,000 diagnostic tests per day and has rolled out a new website to show New Yorkers where they can find the nearest testing site. That's twice the national average. During his daily news briefing on Sunday, May 17 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo not encouraged eligible New Yorkers to visit the new website, coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing (first image above),  to find a nearby testing site.  For a list of eligible New Yorkers, see the second ima…
COVID-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House COVID-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House
Covid-19: NY Will Take Regional Approach To Reopening, Says Cuomo, En Route To White House With cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) stabilizing in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state will take a regional approach to reopening the economy. Speaking in Buffalo before heading to the White House to discuss COVID-19 testing with federal officials, including President Trump later in the day on Tuesday, April 21, Cuomo said that with different parts of the state being impacted differently by the virus, he would be taking a regional approach to reopening non-essential businesses. “In this state, we have very different regions within New York,” Cuomo said. “People think of …
COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York COVID-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total, New Cases Per County In New York The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases followed by new cases for counties in New York as of Saturday, April 18. Albany 648 29 Allegany 30 1 Broome 186 8 Cattaraugus 34 0 Cayuga 36 0 Chautauqua 25 0 Chemung 72 1 Chenango 77 1 Clinton 48 1 Columbia 105 4 Cortland 25 0 Delaware 49 1 Dutchess 2,201 59 Erie 2,201 59 Essex 16 1 Franklin 13 0 Fulton 27 0 Genesee 87 4 Greene 82 5 Hamilton 3 0 Herkimer 47 1 Jefferson 50 0 Lewis 8 0 Livingston 37 3 Madison 105 0 Monroe 1,008 33 Montgo…
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 9,385 Deaths By County, Sex, Ethnicity, Age Groups Here is the latest breakdown of the 9,385 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in New York as of Monday morning, April 13, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 9 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 1,425 Broome, 6 Cayuga, 2 Chautauqua, 1 Chemung, 1 Clinton, 2 Columbia, 7 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 26 Erie, 70 Fulton, 2 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 2,194 Lewis, 3 Livington, 1 Madison, 3 Manhattan, 849 Monroe, 39 Montgomery, 2 Nassau, 846 Niagara, 9 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 9 Ontario, 1 Ora…
COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County COVID-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County
Covid-19: Latest Breakdown Of New York's 5,489 Deaths By County Here is a breakdown of the 5,489 deaths related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in New York as of Wednesday morning, April 8, according to the state health department.  The deaths are residents of each county listed below. Albany, 6 Allegany, 1 Bronx, 866 Broome, 4 Cayuga, 1 Columbia, 4 Cortland, 1 Delaware, 1 Dutchess, 15 Erie, 34 Fulton, 1 Genesee, 1 Herkimer, 3 Kings (Brooklyn), 1,252 Lewis, 2 Madison, 2 Manhattan, 513 Monroe, 25 Montgomery, 1 Nassau, 500 Niagara, 1 Oneida, 1 Onondaga, 5 Orange, 53 Oswego, 1 Otsego, 2 Putnam, 16 Queens, 1,284 Rensselaer, 1 Ri…
New Moose On The Loose In Northern Westchester New Moose On The Loose In Northern Westchester
New Moose On The Loose In Northern Westchester The area is filled with all sorts of wild animals, from coyotes to black bears to bobcats, but moose sightings are extremely rare. That's why social media is abuzz with comments from Northern Westchester residents who've reported seeing a moose that has been making the rounds in the area. It was last spotted on Thursday, June 28 near the Teatown Lake Reservation Nature Preserve and Education Center, which is located in the towns of Yorktown, Cortlandt and New Castle. On Facebook, posters reported seeing the moose on Cedar Lane in Ossining and Croton-on-Hudson. One even noted that she saw a…