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Flu Shot Protects Against Severe COVID-19 Effects, Study Finds Flu Shot Protects Against Severe COVID-19 Effects, Study Finds
Flu Shot Protects Against Severe Covid-19 Effects, Study Finds A new study found that the flu vaccine might provide people with some protection against severe cases of COVID-19. The findings were published on Tuesday, Aug. 3, in a study by physician-scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.  Researchers analyzed patients records from around the world and found that the flu vaccine "reduces the risks of stroke, sepsis, and DVT in patients with COVID-19." The study also found that COVID-19 patients who had received the annual flu vaccine were "significantly less likely" to go to the emergency department and be admitted to the…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positivity Rate Takes Dramatic Turn; Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positivity Rate Takes Dramatic Turn; Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positivity Rate Takes Dramatic Turn; Latest Rundown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley took a sharp turn downward following a lengthy stretch of new cases across the region. After nearly two weeks of rising infection rates, the Hudson Valley is reporting another new decline, this time from 4.34 percent to 4.14 percent as of Wednesday, April 7. As recently as Monday, April 5, the infection rate was hovering above 4.60 percent. Statewide, the COVID-19 infection rate also continues dropping, from 3.6 percent earlier this week to 3.40 percent on April 7. Less than 1,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections were reported on…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County The seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose over the weekend, though the region reported less than 750 new cases and just five deaths in the past 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the state.  A total of 654 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests administered in the area on Sunday, March 7.  The infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 4.19 percent on Friday, March 5 to 4.27 percent on March 7, the second-highest rate of New York's 10 regions. Statewide, the average seven-day positive infect…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other Data COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other Data
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other Data More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley in the past 24 hours, though the seven-day average positive infection rate is on the decline. A total of 1,056 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, according to the latest data from health officials, as the seven-day average infection rate dropped from 4.25 percent over the weekend to 4.12 percent on Wednesday, March 3. Statewide, the average seven-day positive infection rate dipped slightly from 3.18 percent over the weekend to 3.12 percent, the lowest since late November. As of Thursday, March 4, ther…
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County The overall COVID-19 positivity rate for those tested in the Hudson Valley continues to drop, though the region reported more than 1,000 newly confirmed infections. A total of 1,046 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley in the past 24 hours, according to the state Department of Health, as the seven-day average infection rate dropped from 4.21 percent to 4.10 percent following a weekend spike last week. Statewide, the average seven-day positive infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent over the weekend to 3.22 percent, the lowest since Nov. 26, while the 2.82 percent d…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By Community, Other Data COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By Community, Other Data
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By Community, Other Data The positive COVID-19 infection rate and virus-related deaths in the Hudson Valley are dropping as the region continues combating the pandemic nearly a year after it began. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 1,227 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, up slightly, though the seven-day average infection rate continues to drop, down to 5.06 percent. The average positivity rate across the state dropped to 4.16 percent, the lowest number since Dec. 1 last year, and down from a post-holiday peak of 7.94 percent on Jan. 4. As of Wednesday, …
COVID-19: College Student In Connecticut Dies From Virus-Related Complications COVID-19: College Student In Connecticut Dies From Virus-Related Complications
Covid-19: College Student In Connecticut Dies From Virus-Related Complications A 22-year-old college student in Connecticut who was set to graduate this year has died from COVID-19. Joshua Goodart, a cybersecurity and networks major in the University of New Haven’s Class of 2021, died over the weekend from COVID complications, the school announced this week. Goodart, who was a resident of Oxford, Connecticut in western New Haven County, became ill during the university’s Winter Break and was hospitalized last month, never returning to campus for the spring semester. Friends and family said that Goodart was diagnosed with COVID-19 in the beginning of January, and whe…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley New Cases Fall Again; Here's Brand-New Rundown By County, Other Data COVID-19: Hudson Valley New Cases Fall Again; Here's Brand-New Rundown By County, Other Data
Covid-19: Hudson Valley New Cases Fall Again; Here's Brand-New Rundown By County, Other Data The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley continues to fall, with less than 1,000 new infections reported overnight. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 604 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, with the average seven-day infection rate in the region dropping to 5.66 percent on Tuesday, Feb. 2, down from nearly 7 percent as recently as last week. The statewide average positive infection rate is down to 4.86 percent after dipping below 5 percent for the first time since early December this week. Twenty-four new COVID-19 pati…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Falls, But Still Second-Highest In State; New Data COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Falls, But Still Second-Highest In State; New Data
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Falls, But Still Second-Highest In State; New Data The COVID-19 positive infection rate has dipped below 6 percent in the Hudson Valley for the first time since the post-holiday surge in new cases, though there were nearly two dozen virus-related deaths reported in the region. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 1,125 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, though the average seven-day infection rate dropped from 6.23 percent to 6.03 percent over the weekend, and down to 5.76 percent as of Tuesday, Feb. 2. The infection rate continues to drop, but is still the second-highest of the state'…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County The number of new COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley dropped dramatically as the positive infection rate of those tested for the virus continues to fall. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 1,082 new COVID-19 cases were reported, though the average seven-day infection rate dropped from 6.23 percent to 6.03 percent over the weekend.  The statewide average is down to 5.09 percent as of Sunday, Jan. 31 after beginning at 5.27 percent on Friday, Jan. 29 as the state distances itself from the holiday season. Hospitalizations are down slightly, to 933 …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Hudson Valley Cases, Hospitalizations COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Hudson Valley Cases, Hospitalizations
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Hudson Valley Cases, Hospitalizations The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is slowly dropping following a post-holiday surge of the virus throughout the region. In the Hudson Valley, the state Department of Health reported that the seven-day positive infection rate in those tested for COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley has dropped over the past five days:  Saturday, Jan. 23: 6.85 percent; Sunday, Jan. 24: 6.77 percent; Monday, Jan. 25: 6.84 percent; Tuesday, Jan. 26: 6.70 percent; Wednesday, Jan. 27: 6.49 percent. The statewide average is down to 5.52 percent after beginning at 5.99 percent during that sam…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1,700 New Cases; Latest Data COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1,700 New Cases; Latest Data
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1,700 New Cases; Latest Data The Hudson Valley saw nearly 1,700 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Sunday, Jan. 24. The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley the last three days is as follows: Thursday, Jan.21: 6.91 percent Friday, Jan. 22: 6.92 percent Saturday, Jan. 23: 6.85 percent Here's a rundown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties: Westchester, 821 Orange County, 276 Dutchess, 190 Rockland, 176 Putnam, 103 Ulster County, 98 Sullivan, 21 Total: 1,685 There are a total of 1,009 hospitalizations in the Hudson …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of New Hudson Valley Cases By County, Latest Data COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of New Hudson Valley Cases By County, Latest Data
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of New Hudson Valley Cases By County, Latest Data Despite seeing nearly 2,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley, the overall positive infection rate in the region continues to drop after spiking earlier this month following the holiday season. In the Hudson Valley, the positive infection rate dipped from 7.13 percent on Monday, Jan. 18 to 7.0 percent the following day, down to 6.98 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 20, and 6.91 percent on Thursday, Jan. 21. The statewide average is down to 6.15 percent after beginning at 6.34 percent during that time span. Hospitalizations are up slightly, to 1,071 in the Hudson Valley, after h…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Rundown By County Despite seeing hundreds of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, the overall positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley is trending in the right direction after spiking earlier this month. In the Hudson Valley, the positive infection rate dipped from 7.37 percent on Saturday, Jan. 16 to 7.25 percent the following day, and down to 7.13 percent on Monday, Jan. 18, while the statewide average is at 6.34 percent, down from 6.45 percent on Saturday. Hospitalizations are up slightly, to 1,061 in the Hudson Valley, after hitting 997 late last week. The number represents 0.04 percent of the region's po…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data By County The Hudson Valley saw nearly 1,500 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 17. Related story - COVID-19: More Contagious 'Super Strain' Now Projected To Be Main Infection Source, CDC Says The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley for the last three days is as follows. Friday, Jan. 15: 7.51 percent Saturday, Jan. 16: 7.37  percent Sunday, Jan. 15: 725 percent Here are the number of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's counties: Westchester, 712 Dutchess, 214 Orange County, 188…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 2.5K New Cases; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 2.5K New Cases; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 2.5K New Cases; Latest Totals By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley continues to trend in the right direction as the region shakes off the post-holiday surge of the virus and looks to move forward. In the past four days, the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 7.86 percent on Monday, Jan. 11 to 7.95 percent the following day, then down to 7.81 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 13 before hitting 7.67 percent on Thursday, Jan. 14. Hospitalizations are up slightly, to 997 in the Hudson Valley, after hitting 955 earlier this week. The number represents 0.04 percent of the regi…
COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Latest Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other New Data The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has dipped slightly, but stayed relatively steady as New York continues combating the latest resurgence of the virus spreading through the region. In the past three days, the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 7.86 percent on Monday, Jan. 11 to 7.95 percent the following day, then down to 7.81 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Hospitalizations are down slightly, to 951 in the Hudson Valley, down from 986 earlier this week on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The number represents 0.04 percent of the region's populatio…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.9K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.9K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.9K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley saw nearly 1,900 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 9. The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley the last three days is as follows. Wednesday, Jan. 6: 8.21 percent Thursday, Jan. 7: 8.12 percent Friday, Jan. 8: 7.97 percent Here is a breakdown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties: Westchester, 853 Dutchess, 289 Orange, 255 Rockland, 216 Ulster, 120 Putnam, 94 Sullivan, 36 Total: 1,863 There are a total of 985 hospitalizations in the Hudson Valley as of Satur…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has dipped slightly, but stayed relatively steady as New York continues combating the new "holiday surge" of the virus. In the past three days, the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 8.33 percent on Monday, Jan. 4, down to 8.18 percent the following day, and back up to 8.21 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Hospitalizations are down slightly, to 951 in the Hudson Valley, down from 986 earlier this week on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The number represents 0.04 percent of the region's population. As of Thursday, J…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate More than 1,200 new COVID-19 were reported in the Hudson Valley as the region’s positive infection rate continues to rise. On Monday, Dec. 14, a total of 1,219 new COVID-19 cases were being reported in the mid-Hudson region, which continues contending with the second wave of new COVID-19 cases. The number of new cases in the Hudson Valley, by county, according to the state Department of Health on Tuesday, Dec. 15:  Westchester: 560; Dutchess: 192; Rockland: 151; Orange: 136; Ulster: 92; Putnam: 74; Sullivan: 14. A total of 124,536 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the Hudson Vall…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available In Hudson Valley New York is seeing a surge in new COVID-19 cases, leading to more patients being admitted to hospitals, the ICU, and ultimately being intubated for treatment of the virus, causing concerns for some officials. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration have been closely monitoring the recent rise in cases as they look to ensure that New York’s hospital system doesn’t get overwhelmed by an influx of patients. Related story - COVID-19: NY Implements 'Surge & Flex' Hospital Protocol “As we continue to see the number of COVID cases rise in New York and across the nation, it's critical that we…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases To 6.9 Percent; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases To 6.9 Percent; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases To 6.9 Percent; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw the positive rate for COVID-19 testing increase a day after it spiked a full percentage point, according to data released by the state on Saturday, Dec. 5. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under the state's Micro-Cluster strategy is 6.17 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 4.59 percent. Within the focus areas, 54,956 test results were reported Friday, Dec. 4, yielding 3,389 positives. In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas, 160,445 test results were reported, yielding 7,372 positives. The positive testing rates for the last…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hospitalizations Up Nearly 150 Percent Over Three Weeks COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hospitalizations Up Nearly 150 Percent Over Three Weeks
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Hospitalizations Up Nearly 150 Percent Over Three Weeks The total number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley has risen by nearly 150 percent in the past three weeks as the virus continues to spread rapidly throughout the region. In the past three weeks, there have been 305 new COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals in the state's designated mid-Hudson Valley region, the fourth most in the state behind New York City (642), Long Island (366), and Western New York (307). Currently, there are 509 reported COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Hudson Valley. The three-week bump in new cases represents a 148.78 percent increase in …
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw another new increase in the COVID-19 positive rate for testing, according to data released by New York State on Saturday, Nov. 28. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under the state's Micro-Cluster strategy is 5.65 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 3.45 percent.  Within the focus areas, 36,745 test results were reported Friday, Nov. 27, yielding 2,076 positives.  In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas, 115,610 test results were reported, yielding 3,987 positives. The positive testing rates for the last five days i…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County The Hudson Valley has seen a new increase in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Saturday, Nov. 21. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under the state's Micro-Cluster strategy is 4.34 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 2.49 percent. Within the focus areas, 42,316 test results were reported Friday, Nov. 20, yielding 1,839 positives. In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas,165,591 test results were reported, yielding 4,133 positives.  Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in t…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 663 New Cases, Uptick In Testing Rate; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 663 New Cases, Uptick In Testing Rate; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 663 New Cases, Uptick In Testing Rate; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw an uptick in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing as well as 663 new cases, according to newly released data on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in the Hudson Valley: Sunday, Nov. 8: 3.7 percent Monday, Nov. 9: 3.6 percent Tuesday, Nov. 10: 3.7 percent Here's a rundown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties: Westchester, 244 Orange, 148 Rockland, 144 Dutchess, 65 Putnam, 26 Ulster, 24 Sullivan, 12 There were 21 COVID deaths statewide on Tuesday, with four in the Hudson Valley (two in Westchester an…
COVID-19: Rising Trend Of Cases In Hudson Valley Continues; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Rising Trend Of Cases In Hudson Valley Continues; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Rising Trend Of Cases In Hudson Valley Continues; Latest Totals By County The trend of an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases is continuing in the Hudson Valley, according to newly released data on Saturday, Nov. 7. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under New York State's Micro-Cluster strategy is 4.22 percent, and outside the focus zone areas, it's 2.01 percent. Within the focus areas, 13,488 test results were reported Friday, Nov. 6, yielding 569 positives.  Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in the Hudson Valley: Wednesday, Nov. 4: 2.4 percent Thursday, Nov. 5: 2.5 percent Friday, Nov. 6: 2.5 percent Here's a rundo…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Uptick In Positive Testing Rate, Cases; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New 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. 1. Of a total of 109,218 test results reported on Wednesday, Sept. 30 to New York State, 1,382, or 1.27 percent were positive. Here are positivity testing rates for the last four days in the Hudson Valley: Sunday, Sept. 27: 3.1 percent Monday, Sept. 28: 2.0 percent Tuesday, Sept. 29: 2.4 percent Wednesday, Sept. 30: 2.8 percent Here's a rundown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties: Rockland, 184 (up 74 f…
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 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: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Number Of New Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Number Of New Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive Testing Rate; Number Of New Cases By County There was another uptick in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing in the Hudson Valley, according to newly released data on Monday, Sept. 14. Of a total of 63,358 test results reported on Sunday, Sept. 13 to New York State, 583, or 0.92 percent, were positive. These are positivity testing rates for the last four days in the Hudson Valley: Thursday, Sept. 10: 1.2 percent Friday, Sept. 11: 0.9 percent Saturday, Sept. 12: 1.2 percent Sunday, Sept. 13: 1.6 percent Here are the number of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's counties: Westchester, 40 (down five from a d…