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COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot COVID-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot
Covid-19: Here's How Many Hudson Valley Hospital Workers Have Been Vaccinated, Refused Shot The lowest percentage of hospital employees who have received the COVID-19 vaccine in New York reside in the Hudson Valley. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that 57.9 percent of hospital workers in the Hudson Valley have received the COVID-19 vaccine, while statewide, a total of 60.8 percent of medical professionals have been vaccinated. The percentage in the Hudson Valley is the lowest in the state, behind New York City (59 percent), Long Island (60 percent), Mohawk Valley (60.1 percent), and Western New York (63 percent).  Cuomo also made note that vaccination performance is uneven b…

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COVID-19: New Warning Issued For Exposure At Three Businesses In Area COVID-19: New Warning Issued For Exposure At Three Businesses In Area
Covid-19: New Warning Issued For Exposure At Three Businesses In Area Health officials have issued a new warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at three businesses in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued alerts on Thursday, Nov. 19  for these businesses with dates and times. The Home Depot, at 80 Independent Way in Brewster: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mahopac Golf & Beach Club, at 601 North Lake Boulevard in Mahopac: Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.ShopRite Supermarket, at 184 Route 52, in …

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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Businesses In Area COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Businesses In Area
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Businesses In Area Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at two businesses in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued alerts on Friday, Nov. 13  for these two businesses with dates and times. World Gym, located at 1620 Route 22 in Brewster: Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Harlan Check Cashing & Financial Services, located at 1515 Route 22 in Brewster: Monday, Nov. 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, N…

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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Area COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Area
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Eatery In Area Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a popular eatery in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that if you worked or visited the Red Mills Pub at 575 Route 6N in Mahopac Falls on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., you may have been exposed to COVID. A member of the public who tested positive was at the pub during that time, the department said. Anyone who was at the pub at that time should watch for symptoms of COVID-19 which include: fever, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatig…

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COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket Health officials have issued a new warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a supermarket in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert on Tuesday, Nov. 10 cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited ShopRite Supermarket at 184 Route 52 at the Carmel Plaza in Carmel on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. may have been exposed. A person who was in the market during that time has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the department.  The warning is in effect until Saturday, Nov. 21, the department said. "ShopRi…

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COVID-19: Positive Case Leads To Early Dismissal At School In Mahopac, Number Of Cases Hits 11 COVID-19: Positive Case Leads To Early Dismissal At School In Mahopac, Number Of Cases Hits 11
Covid-19: Positive Case Leads To Early Dismissal At School In Mahopac, Number Of Cases Hits 11 Mahopac Schools Superintendent Anthony DiCarlo announced that an individual has tested positive for COVID-19 at the middle school, prompting emergency action after the number of cases in the district since September has reached 11. Students were let out of school early on Thursday, Nov. 5 as a precaution after learning of the positive case. “The Putnam County Department of Health has a contact tracing system in place for Putnam County when there is a confirmed positive case of COVID-19,” DiCarlo wrote in a letter to parents. “They work to identify those who have been in close or proximal c…

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COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Hudson Valley COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Hudson Valley Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a retail store in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked at or visited Tractor Supply Company, located at 1253 Route 311 in Patterson, from Monday, Nov. 2 through Saturday, Nov. 7, may have been exposed to COVID-19. Related story - COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at the store during that time frame. Those who were at the store during thos…

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COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Hudson Valley Supermarket Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a second supermarket in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited ShopRite Supermarket at 184 Route 52 at the Carmel Plaza in Carmel on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. may have been exposed. A member of the public who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at the supermarket at that time, according to the department. AN earlier alert had been issued for exposure at Acme Markets at 1511 Route 22 in Brewster, saying…

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COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Supermarket COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Supermarket
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Area Supermarket Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a second supermarket in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited ShopRite Supermarket at 184 Route 52 at the Carmel Plaza in Carmel on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. may have been exposed. A member of the public who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at the supermarket at that time, according to the department. AN earlier alert had been issued for exposure at Acme Markets at 1511 Route 22 in Brewster, saying…

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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Supermarket In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Supermarket In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Supermarket In Hudson Valley Click here for a new, related story: COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Second Supermarket In Hudson Valley Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a supermarket in the Hudson Valley. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked or visited Acme Markets at 1511 Route 22 in Brewster on Tuesday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. may have been exposed. A member of the public who has tested positive for COVID was at the supermarket during that time, the department said. Anyone who…

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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Deli In Area COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Deli In Area
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Deli In Area Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a deli in the area. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked at or visited American Latino Deli at 851 Route 6 in Brewster from Tuesday, Oct. 6 to Thursday, Oct. 22, you may have been exposed to COVID. Related story - COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Hudson Valley Eateries A member of the public who tested positive was at the deli on those days, the health department said. Those who were at the deli during the days should&nbs…

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COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area COVID-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area
Covid-19: New Alert Issued For Exposure At Store In Area Health officials are warning about possible COVID-19 exposure at a store in the area. The Putnam County Department of Health issued the alert cautioning that employees and customers who worked at or visited Patterson Auto Body at 2597 Route 22 in Patterson from Monday, Oct. 12 to Friday, Oct. 23 may have been exposed to COVID-19. Related story - COVID-19: Alert Issued For Exposure At Two Hudson Valley Eateries A person who has tested positive for COVID-19 was at Patterson Auto Body on those days, the department said. Those who were at the store during the day…

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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Area Restaurant COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Area Restaurant
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Area Restaurant Customers who visited a restaurant in the area may have been exposed to COVID-19. The Putnam County Department of Health announced that a member of the public who has tested COVID-19 positive visited Tom & Jerry’s Bar & Grill in Brewster on Monday, July 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. "Please watch for symptoms of COVID-19 which include fever, chills, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea," the department said. "Contact your physician w…

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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Supermarket In Area COVID-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Supermarket In Area
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Possible Exposure At Supermarket In Area Visitors to a local supermarket are being alerted that they may have been exposed to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Residents of Putnam County and neighboring communities are being advised of possible COVID contamination at TOPS Friendly Markets, located on Route 6 in Carmel, by the Putnam County Department of Health. The advisory is for those who worked or visited the store on these days and times:  Wednesday, July 2 from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 5 from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. If you were in the store at those times, the health department says you should watch for these COVI…

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by Joe Lombardi