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Seen Her? Police Search For Teen Last Seen On Long Island
Police are asking for the community’s assistance in locating a teenager who has been missing for days. Jah-yanna Record, aged 14, was last seen leaving Lamplighter Lane in East Massapequa at approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, according to Nassau County Police. Though a description of Record’s clothing and her possible locations are unknown, she is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. She stands at 4-foot-11 and weighs 130 pounds. Anyone with information regarding Record’s location is urged to contact the Nassau County Police Department Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-734…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees Slight Declines In Infection Rate, Number Of New Cases
Long Island saw a slight downtick in its positive infection rate for the first time in weeks, though the region remains the most ravaged by the recent rise of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Since Tuesday, Jan. 4, the seven-day average percentage of positive test results on Long Island rose from 26.36 percent to 26.76 percent the following day before dipping to 26.58 percent of those tested on Thursday, Jan. 6, still the highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positivity rate also dropped during that timeline, from 22.45 percent to 22.36 percent following the spike of post-holiday i…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Passes 25 Percent; Here Are Communities Most Affected
Long Island hit a dubious milestone in its ongoing battle against the Omicron COVID-19 variant that swiftly became the dominant strain in the US. The region continues to lead the way with New York's highest seven-day average percentage of positive tests, rising up to 25.49 percent of those tested on Long Island on Monday, Jan. 3, up more than a full percentage point in the past three days. Statewide, the positivity rate is also spiking, up from. 20.87 percent to 21.81 percent as of Jan. 3. No region in New York has a positivity rate below 13 percent as the number of newly recorded in…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 25 Percent; These Are Most-Affected Communities
Long Island continues to be the hardest-hit region in New York State by the Omicron COVID-19 variant as nearly one in four people tested in Nassau and Suffolk has tested positive for the virus. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island remains the highest in the state, as it rose from 22.69 percent on Friday, Dec. 31 to 24.94 percent as of Sunday, Jan. 2, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate also continues to rise, from 19.79 percent to 21.49 percent during the same time frame. No region in New York ha…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Soars Past 10 Percent As Cases Increase
Long Island's COVID-19 infection rate in New York as the region, already the highest in New York, spiked past 10 percent while other parts of the state have seen some relief from the winter surge of the virus. In the past three days, Long Island has seen its seven-day average positive infection rate rise a full percentage point, to 10.32 percent of those tested, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate also rose similarly, from 6.88 percent to 7.88 percent as of Monday, Dec. 20. No other region in the state has a positive…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Past 7.5 Percent With New Increase In Cases
More than 3,500 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island, which saw its positive infection rate spike above 7.5 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health. According to health officials, Long Island's seven-day average percentage of positive test results rose from 6.77 percent on Monday, Dec. 13, up to 7.12 percent the following day, rising to 7.53 percent of those tested on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Statewide, the infection rate statewide also rose, up above 5 percent to 5.11 percent according to the latest update. Each of the state's 10 regions now have…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate
More than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Long Island, which is approaching a 6.5 percent positive infection rate as variants of the virus are spreading. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, Long Island's seven-day average percentage of positive test results rose from 6.20 percent to 6.49 percent in the past three days. Only the Hudson Valley (4.55 percent) and New York City (2.70 percent) are among the state's 10 regions below a 6 percent positivity rate. Statewide, the positive infection rate dipped slightly, from 4.66 percent to 4.61, according to t…
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Covid-
19: LI Sees New Increases In Cases, Positive-Test Rate; Latest Breakdown By Community
New cases of the Omicron variant have been reported on Long Island as the region is on the cusp of crossing an unsettling line as the positive COVID-19 rate inches ever closer to 6 percent. While some parts of New York are making progress in the fight against the virus, Long Island has been trending in the wrong direction, with the seven-day average positive infection rate rising to 5.98 percent, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. After seeing a slight downtick, the positivity rate statewide is also on the rise, up to 4.87 percent of those tested on Mo…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Climbs Over 5 Percent As Number Of Cases Keeps Climbing
Long Island hit a concerning milestone in its fight against COVID-19 as the positive infection rate rose above 5 percent as New York contends with variants of the virus. The average seven-day positive infection rate on Long Island rose .23 percent overnight, according to the latest update from the New York State Department of Health, up to 5.17 percent, leaving New York City (1.94 percent) and the Hudson Valley (3.73 percent) as the only regions to remain under a 4 percent positivity rate. Statewide, the positivity rate continues to spike, up from 4.12 percent to 4.37 percent in the past th…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Soars Past 4.50 Percent; New Breakdown By Community
Thanksgiving gatherings across Long Island helped lead to a surge of new COVID-19 infections as the positivity rate soared past 4.5 percent as the state continues to see a spike in cases. The average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested on Long Island continues to rise, up to 4.62 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health after sitting below 4 percent for months. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also surging, up past 4 percent to 4.05 percent in the latest update. In Suffolk, 848 new COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the total to 254,…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By Community
The holiday season is here, and health officials on Long Island are cautioning about another possible winter spike as the infection rate continues to creep upward as Thanksgiving approaches. Since topping a 4 percent positive infection rate, the numbers have steadily climbed on Long Island, up to a 4.20 percent seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested, still among the lowest of the state's 10 regions, all of which have seen spikes in virus-related numbers. Statewide, the positivity rate is also up, rising to 3.81 percent, causing concern for some. In Suffolk, 408 …
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Rises Again As NY Cases Hit Seven-Month High
Long Island continues to see its positive COVID-19 infection rate surge as New York contends with its worst outbreak of the virus since the spring as the number of new cases spiked to a seven-month high. Both Nassau and Suffolk counties reported more than 350 new COVID-19 cases, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, as the average seven-day infection rate on Long Island rose to 3.59 percent. Statewide, in the past three days, the positive infection rate in New York has risen from 3.30 percent to 3.47. There have now been a total of 248,244 CO…
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Covid-
19: Number Of New Long Island Cases Continues To Increase
Long Island reported more than 200 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region saw the positive infection rate rise above 3 percent for the first time in weeks. Over the weekend, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed from 2.88 percent on Thursday, Nov. 11, up to 3.12 percent, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. In Suffolk, 317 new COVID-19 infections were reported, bringing the total to 246,987 since the pandemic began, while 229 were reported in Nassau as the total …
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Covid-
19: Number Of New Long Island Cases Climbs Again; Latest Breakdown By Community
Long Island reported more than 340 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region continues to see a rise in its positive test rate that has lasted for weeks. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed to 2.88 percent on Thursday, Nov. 11, up from 2.73 percent the day before and 2.62 percent on Tuesday, Nov. 9. Statewide, the positive infection rate also continues to rise, from 2.78 percent up to 3 percent for the first time in weeks during the same time frame. In Suffolk, 468 new COVID-19 infection…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By Community
Long Island reported more than 150 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region continues to see a rise in its positive test rate after a weeks-long downturn. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed to 2.45 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 2.40 percent as recently as Friday, Nov. 5. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, from 2.46 percent on Nov. 5 to 2.59 percent in the latest update from the state. In Suffolk, 274 new COVID-19 infections w…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community
For the second straight day, seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Long Island in the latest update provided by the New York State Department of Health. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the fifth straight day, as it has dipped from 2.68 percent of those tested as recently as Sunday, Oct. 17 down to 2.34 percent on Thursday, Oct. 21. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent to 2.20 percent during the same time frame. Four new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County, bringing the total number of fatalities sinc…
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Covid-
19: Here's Latest Long Island Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By Community
Seven new COVID-19 deaths were reported on Long Island in the latest update provided by the New York State Department of Health. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the third straight day, as it has dipped from 2.68 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 17 to 2.58 percent the previous day and 2.50 percent on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent to 2.33 percent during the same time frame. Five new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County, bringing the total number of fatalities since the b…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees Infection-Rate Uptick; New Rundown Of Cases By Community
Long Island reported more than 200 new COVID-19 infections in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the region continues ramping up its vaccination program. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of Long Islanders tested for the virus climbed to 2.77 in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 2.71 percent the previous day. Statewide, the positive infection rate continues to rise, up to 2.52 percent on Monday, Oct. 11, up for the fourth straight day. In Suffolk, 415 new COVID-19 infections were recorded, bringing the total to 236,248 since the pandemic b…
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Covid-
19: Here's Latest Positive-Test Rate Trend On Long Island; New Case Rundown By Community
More than 85 percent of New Yorkers over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the positive infection rate of those tested on Long Island continues to hold steady. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate was back to 2.71 percent of those tested on Long Island on Sunday, Oct. 10, down slightly from 2.74 percent the day before. Statewide, the positive infection rate has been on the rise, up to 2.50 percent on Oct. 10, up .03 percent over the weekend. In Suffolk, 349 new COVID-19 infect…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Holds Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to trend in the right direction, though both Nassau and Suffolk counties reported new virus-related death in the latest update from the Department of Health. In the past week, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has declined daily, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 down to 2.71 percent of those tested in the region on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.43 percent during the same time frame, up slightly after declining for near…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to decline, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk County in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking above 4.15 percent recently, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 on Long Island is back on the decline over the weekend, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.97 percent the following day, and down to 2.92 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 3. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to …
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steady; New Case Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the third straight day, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. After spiking above 4.15 percent last week, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 on Long Island is back on the decline, from 3.85 percent on Saturday, Sept. 18, to 3.84 percent the following day and down to 3.80 percent on Monday, Sept. 20. Statewide, the COVID-19 rate has been fluctuating, from 2.99 percent to 2.95 percent and 2.98 percent over the same time frame. …
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays At Steady Rate; New Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is down for the third straight day, though new virus-related deaths were reported in both Suffolk and Nassau counties. After rising to 4.18 percent on Monday, Sept. 13, the average seven-day average positive infection rate of those tested on Long Island dipped to 4.09 percent the following day, down to 4.06 percent on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Following several days of seeing the infection rate drop, the statewide rate has risen from 3.11 percent to 3.16 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health. In Suffolk, …
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
There were two new COVID-19 fatalities recorded in both Nassau and Suffolk County as Long Island continues contending with a positive infection rate above 4 percent. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested on Long Island rose to 4.18 percent on Monday, Sept. 13, up from 4.12 percent the previous day. The statewide positive infection rate has dipped for the third straight day, from 3.22 on Saturday, Sept. 11 to 3.19 percent the following day and down to 3.16 percent on Sept. 13. In Suffolk, 556 new COVI…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island remains high as new variants of the virus continue to mutate and spread across the country. After seeing a slight rise, the average seven-day positive infection rate on Long Island dipped to 4.33 percent of those tested on Thursday, Sept. 9, down slightly from the previous day, according to the New York State Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate is also down, from 3.35 percent to 3.30 percent on Sept. 9. In Suffolk, 738 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the latest update from the state, with 545 new cases in Nassau,…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island was back on the rise after seeing a slight reprieve over the holiday weekend as the country continues to combat the spread of mutations of the virus. After seeing the average seven-day infection rate settle at 4.26 percent for several days, it rose on Tuesday, Sept. 7 to 4.40 percent of those tested in the region, according to the New York State Department of Health. Statewide, the infection rate is also climbing, from 3.27 percent to 3.34 percent on Sept. 7. In Suffolk, 437 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the latest updat…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community
There was no time off for COVID-19 over Labor Day Weekend as the virus continues to surge across Long Island. Over the holiday weekend, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island rose from 4.23 percent on Friday, Sept. 3 to 4.31 percent the following day before dipping back down to 4.26 percent in the latest update from the New York State Department of Health. In Suffolk, 315 new infections were confirmed in the latest update from the state, while there were 239 in Nassau, bringing the totals to 219,702 and 200,720 respectively. Six new virus-related deaths we…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By Community
After seeing the positive COVID-19 infection rate rise for nearly a week straight, the numbers on Long Island showed slight improvements during the latest update from the New York State Department of Health, though it still remains above 4 percent. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested on Long Island dipped down to 4.27 percent in the latest update after spiking to 4.44 percent as recently as Monday, Aug. 30. In Suffolk, there were 521 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 recorded, bringing the total to 27,676 since the pandemic be…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; Latest Community Breakdown
After seeing a slight reprieve earlier in the month, Long Island has seen the positive COVID-19 infection rate rise for the fourth straight day as it continues to hover above 4 percent. On Long Island, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate is up to 4.38 of those tested on Monday, Aug. 30, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health, well above the statewide average of 3.35 percent. In Nassau, there were 311 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to 198,481 since the pandemic began in March 2020, while there were 382 in Suffolk as the cumulati…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to rise, hovering above 4 percent as New York contends with the Delta variant of the virus. For the third straight day, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island rose, from 4.30 percent to 4.31 percent, to 4.35 percent in the most recent 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 Sunday, Aug. 29, well below the rate on Long Island. Eighteen new COVID-19-related deaths w…
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Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
More than 300 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in both Nassau and Suffolk counties as the positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back hovering above 4 percent. After several days of seeing the infection rate drop, the average seven-day positive rate jumped from 4.17 percent to 4.31 percent in the latest update provided by the state Department of Health over the weekend. The statewide infection is also on the rise, up to 3.29 percent, down slightly as other regions in the state contend with variants of the virus. In Suffolk, 467 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in t…
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