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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Surge Of New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Surge Of New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Surge Of New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The days after the Thanksgiving holiday have seen a new surge of new cases of the virus in the Hudson Valley, which continues to see its infection rate spike. The average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has been on the rise through the fall, up to 3.39 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health, after it sat below 3 percent for months. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also surging, up past 4 percent to 4.05 percent in the latest update. Sixty-nine new virus-related deaths were reported in New York in the latest update fr…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County The holiday season is here, and health officials in the Hudson Valley are cautioning about another possible winter spike as the infection rate continues to creep upward as Thanksgiving approaches. In the Hudson Valley, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to climb toward 3 percent according to the latest data from the Department of Health, up to 2.95 of those most recently tested. Statewide, the positivity rate is also up, rising to 3.81 percent, causing concern for some. Twenty-seven new virus-related deaths were reported in New York in the latest update from t…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Steady Increases In Number Of Weekly Cases, Postive-Test Rate COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Steady Increases In Number Of Weekly Cases, Postive-Test Rate
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Steady Increases In Number Of Weekly Cases, Postive-Test Rate The Hudson Valley has seen a new increase in the average number of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people. According to information released by the state on Sunday, Nov. 21, the seven-day average was 14.1 cases per 100,000 people on Saturday, Nov. 6. But as of Saturday, Nov. 20, that average has increased to about 23.2 cases. State officials also reported that the seven-day average percentage of positive test results in the Hudson Valley was 2.87 percent as of Saturday. It had been 2.80 a day earlier and 2.77 on Thursday, Nov. 18. The average statewide is 3.77 percent. In Sunday's update, sta…

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by Nicole Valinote
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$23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area $23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area
$23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area A $23.6 million project to replace a bridge in the Hudson Valley is now complete. The State Route 28 bridge in Ulster County over the Esopus Creek in the Hamlet of Mount Tremper has been redesigned, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Nov. 3. "As we continue to recover from the pandemic, more and more New Yorkers and tourists are seeking outdoor activities, especially in areas like beautiful Ulster County," Hochul said. "This project maintains uninterrupted access to fishing sites, hiking trails, and other area destinations and is yet another example of pr…

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NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Nor'easter NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Nor'easter
NY State Agencies Prepare Emergency Response For Nor'easter New York State is preparing its emergency response as a low-pressure system is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the state. The storm is set to move across Long Island, New York City, and the Hudson Valley. The first round of rain is expected to begin the night of Monday, Oct. 25, and become heavy Tuesday, Oct. 26. Related - Nor'easter Will Bring Downpours, Damaging Wind Gusts, Possible Power Outages, Flash Flood Risk Rainfall totals of two to four inches are possible, and rainfall rates could exceed one inch per hour at certain points, said the National Weather Servic…

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COVID-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By County COVID-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By County
Covid-19: Here's Latest Hudson Valley Positive-Test Trend; New Case Rundown By County Two new COVID-19 deaths were reported in the Hudson Valley according to the latest update provided by the New York State Department of Health. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is down for the third straight day, as it has dipped from 2.22 percent of those tested on Sunday, Oct. 17 to 2.18 percent the previous day and 2.05 percent on Tuesday, Oct. 19. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent to 2.33 percent during the same time frame. A total of 34 New Yorkers died from COVID-19, including single deaths in both Westchester and Putna…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County 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 in the Hudson Valley continues to hold steady. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate was up to 2.49 percent of those tested in the region on Sunday, Oct. 10, up slightly from 2.44 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. According to the latest update fro…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to decline, though a new virus-related death was reported in Westchester County in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 in the region is back on the decline over the weekend, from 2.37 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.34 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 2.37 percent during the same …

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$23.6 Million Bridge Construction Project Completed In Hudson Valley $23.6 Million Bridge Construction Project Completed In Hudson Valley
$23.6 Million Bridge Construction Project Completed In Hudson Valley A $23.6 million project to replace and rehabilitate bridges along a busy area roadway has been completed. The goal of the project on Route 9W in Orange County was to enhance safety and improve travel along the highway in the towns of New Windsor, Cornwall, and Highlands, the state has announced. The state reported that the replaced bridges include: The River Road bridge over Route 9W, Town of New Windsor The Route 9W bridge over Quaker Avenue, Town of Cornwall The Willow Avenue bridge over Route 9W, Town of Cornwall The Angola Road bridge over Route 9W bridge, Town of Cornwall The refurbi…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Case Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after seeing it plateau for several days over the weekend. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the region held at 3.07 percent through Sunday, Sept. 19 before jumping slightly up to 3.09 percent of residents tested 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. A total of 41 new virus-related deaths were reported in New York on Sept. 20, including …

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COVID-19: Nearly 6K Daily Cases, 34 New Deaths Reported In New York COVID-19: Nearly 6K Daily Cases, 34 New Deaths Reported In New York
Covid-19: Nearly 6K Daily Cases, 34 New Deaths Reported In New York New York State has reported thousands of new COVID-19 cases and more than 30 new deaths. On Sunday, Sept. 12, another 5,768 COVID-19 cases were reported in the state, according to an update from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Thirty-four more deaths from COVID-19 were also reported in the state's update on Saturday. A total of 203,374 tests were reported in Sunday's update, bringing the state's test positivity rate to 2.84 percent. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all of New York's counties had high community transmission of COVID-19 between Sunday, Sept 5 …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues rising as new variants of the virus continue to mutate and spread across the country. For three straight days, the average seven-day positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley has climbed from 3.74 percent up to 3.80 percent of those tested on Thursday, Sept. 9. Statewide, the infection rate is also down, from 3.35 percent to 3.30 percent during that timeframe.  A total of 43 new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, including two in Westchester and one in Dutchess County. Average seven-day Infection rate…

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