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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: 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: Long Island Sees Nearly 2K Cases, Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community
There were nearly 2,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Long Island reported for the third time this week.
According to the state Department of Health, There were 1,111 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 62,745 since the pandemic began, while an additional 757 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 62,745 as of Friday, Dec. 4.
The current seven-day average infection rate has now climbed past 4.15 percent for the first time since the spring.
Overall infection rates of those tested on Long Island rose in both Suffolk and Nassau from 4.2 to 4.3 percent since the pandemi…
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 1,148 New Cases; Latest Updates In Nassau, Suffolk
More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island in the past 24 hours as both Nassau and Suffolk continue to get hit by the second wave of the virus.
There were 658 new cases in Suffolk, bringing the total to 61,072 since the pandemic began, while an additional 520 infections were reported in Nassau, as the total reached 60,701, the state Department of Health reported on Monday, Nov. 30.
The number of new COVID-19 cases is the most in any county outside of Westchester, Steuben County, and New York City.
Projections have shown that following the holiday season, which extends …
Covid-19: Nassau, Suffolk See Another New Increase In Cases
Long Island saw another new increase in COVID-19 cases, according to data released on Saturday, Nov. 14.
In Nassau, the state Department of Health reported 417 new cases on Friday, Nov. 13 (that's 43 more than a day earlier) with another 449 in Suffolk County (an increase of 21 from the previous day).
Here are positive testing rates for the last four days on Long Island:
Tuesday, Nov. 10: 3.3 percent
Wednesday, Nov. 11: 3.1 percent
Thursday, Nov. 12: 3.3 percent
Friday, Nov. 13: 3.3 percent
There were 24 COVID deaths statewide on Friday, with none on Long Island, bringing the …
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Municipality
Long Island saw a small spike in COVID-19 overnight, with nearly 250 newly reported cases, though testing was ramped up.
In Nassau, the state Department of Health is reporting on Wednesday, Oct. 21, a total of 133 new positive cases out of 7,970 tested in the past 24 hours.
In Suffolk, there were 113 new cases out of 7,837 who were tested for the virus, with the infection rate in both counties jumping slightly.
There have now been 48,864 positive COVID-19 cases out of 988,035 tests administered in Nassau, and 48,234 confirmed cases in Suffolk out of 1,000,400 tests that have been administe…
Long Island Flu Cases On Decline But NY Still Could Set Record High For Season
Flu cases across New York were on the decline, though the state may set a record-high level, according to the State Department of Health.
There were 17,233 laboratory-confirmed flu cases in the week ending on Feb. 8, the second-highest weekly total since 1999. In the week ending on Feb. 15, that number was down significantly, with 14,270 cases reported, a 17 percent decline.
In the Metro Region, which includes Long Island and the Hudson Valley, there were 2,464 new cases reported.
To date, there have been 121,088 positive tests reported to the NYSDOH. There have also been three flu-related…
NY Facing Worst Flu Season On Record With Second-Highest Weekly Cases In 20 years
Step aside, coronavirus.
Flu cases across New York during the flu season may set a record-high level, according to the State Department of Health, which classified flu activity as “widespread” for the 11th straight week.
There were 17,233 laboratory-confirmed flu cases in the week ending on Feb. 8, the second-highest weekly total since 1999.
In the Metro Region, which includes Long Island and the Hudson Valley, there were 3,130 cases reported.
There has been 106,418 positive tests reported to the NYSDOH. There have also been three flu-related pediatric deaths.
Of those cases:
21,…
Vaping-Related Illnesses Climb In New York, Including Locally
The number of vaping-associated illnesses is spreading with 25 cases across New York State, including locally.
Currently, there are are 10 cases in the western part of the state, four in the Capital Region, four in Dutchess County, three in Westchester County, one on Long Island and three in New York City, said Jill Montag, a public information officer with the State Department of Health.
"The vast majority of cases under investigation in New York State involve people who report using THC," said Montag. "However, we are also investigating cases in which people report using both THC and nico…
