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COVID-19: NY See New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases COVID-19: NY See New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases
Covid-19: NY See New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Hudson Valley Cases The Hudson Valley now has the state's highest infection rate as New York has seen its seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate drop for 41 straight days, recording its lowest mark since Monday, Nov. 23. New York continues to recover from the post-holiday surge, as the statewide positivity rate dipped down to 3.61 percent as the state sees a drop in new cases and hospitalizations. In the Hudson Valley, the infection rate has dropped from 4.47 percent on Monday, Feb. 15 down to 4.40 percent on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the highest in the state ahead of Long Island (4.39) and New York City (4.28 per…

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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, …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Among Highest Positivity Rate In NY; New Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Among Highest Positivity Rate In NY; New Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Among Highest Positivity Rate In NY; New Breakdown Of Cases By County The Hudson Valley saw a slight downtick in its COVID-19 positivity rate, but the region is still a cause of concern in New York. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 933 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, with the average seven-day infection rate in the region hitting 5.28 percent on Tuesday, Feb. 9, the second-highest rate in the state ahead of only Long Island's 5.29 percent. The average seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 4.31 percent, the lowest number since Dec. 1 last year, and down from a post-holiday peak of 7.94 per…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By Community COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By Community
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By Community The Hudson Valley saw a slight uptick in its COVID-19 positivity rate over the weekend as the state continues combating the pandemic.  In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 974 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, with the average seven-day infection rate in the region hitting 5.34 on Monday, Feb. 8 after dropping to 5.30 percent the day before. There were 153,648 COVID-19 tests administered in New York on Monday, resulting in a total of 7,866 confirmed infections. The average seven-day COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 4.38 perc…

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COVID-19: Here's New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By Community, Other Data COVID-19: Here's New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By Community, Other Data
Covid-19: Here's New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By Community, Other Data The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues dropping as the region sees a slight uptick in newly reported cases. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 1,151 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, with the average seven-day infection rate in the region dropping to 5.54 percent on Thursday, Feb. 4, down from more than 5.70 percent earlier in the week. The statewide average positive infection rate continues to drop, down to 4.67 after dipping below 5 percent for the first time since early December this week. Seven COV…

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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 positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley held relatively steady, with the region reporting less than 1,000 new infections for the second straight day. In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, a total of 817 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, with the average seven-day infection rate in the region dropping to 5.65 percent on Wednesday, Feb. 3, down slightly from 5.66 percent the previous day and 5.76 on Monday. The statewide average positive infection rate continues to drop, down to 4.72 after dipping below five for the first time si…

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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…

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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'…

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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 …

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Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester
Cuomo Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester With New York combating the first big snowstorm of 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency in the Hudson Valley. On Monday, Feb. 1, Cuomo declared a state of emergency in Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, and three other New York counties as several more inches of snow are expected to fall over the course of the late morning and afternoon. Cuomo also cautioned that the Long Island Expressway, I-84, and other major roadways could face travel bans if snowfall rates reach a rate of two to three inches per hour. A travel advisory has also been …

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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…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Totals By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after seeing a week's worth of progress in the region as the number of cases continues to hold steady. In the Hudson Valley, the state Department of Health reported that the seven-day positive infection rate in those tested for COVID-19 was at 6.85 percent on Saturday, Jan. 23, down to 6.77 percent the following day and then back up to 6.84 percent on Monday, Jan. 25. The statewide average is down to 5.81 percent after beginning at 5.99 percent during that same time span as the state distances itself from the holi…

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