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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Rundown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Rundown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Rundown Of Cases By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is creeping toward 5 percent as the region remains a hotbed for the virus.  Hudson Valley counties were reporting a total of 1,311 newly confirmed COVID-19 infections on Thursday, April 1, as the region continues contending with the latest spike of cases across the country. The average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley rose for the third straight day, from 4.75 percent to 4.87 percent, easily the highest in New York, ahead of Long Island (4.39 percent), and New York City (4.34 percent). …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Another New Infection-Rate Increase; Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Another New Infection-Rate Increase; Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Another New Infection-Rate Increase; Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate continues to rise in the Hudson Valley, as the region remains the hottest spot for the virus in the state. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day positivity rate rose again, from 4.62 percent on Monday, March 22, to 4.82 percent on Thursday, March 25, the highest in the state ahead of Long Island (4.34 percent) and New York City (4.18 percent).  Statewide, the infection rate held steady at 3.37 percent for the second straight day. "Long Island and the Hudson Valley have been problematic," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said during a COVID-19 brief…

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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 There was a slight uptick in COVID-19 related deaths in the Hudson Valley, though the overall positivity rate dropped for the second straight day. The New York State Department of Health was reporting nine new COVID-19 fatalities in the Hudson Valley in the latest data released, bringing the total to 4,332 in the region since the pandemic began. According to health officials, the seven-day average COVID-19 positivity rate has dropped from 4.67 percent on Tuesday, March 16 to 4.54 percent on Thursday, March 18, still the highest of the state's 10 regions. A total of 1,101 new COVID-19 cases…

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COVID-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: Infection Rate Up For Fifth Straight Day In Hudson Valley; Latest Breakdown Of Cases The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose for the fifth straight day, as the number of newly confirmed cases topped 1,000 for the first time this week. According to the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate rose in the Hudson Valley for the fifth straight day, up from 4.49 percent on Friday, March 12 to 4.67 percent on Tuesday, March 16, the highest rate in the state, ahead of Long Island (4.50 percent), and New York City (4.18 percent). A total of 1,077 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests a…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate On Rise; New Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate On Rise; New Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate On Rise; New Breakdown Of Cases By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in New York is on the rise, though the Hudson Valley saw less than 1,000 new cases, according to the latest data released by the state Department of Health. According to the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate rose in the Hudson Valley for the third straight day, up from 4.49 percent on Friday, March 12 to 4.62 percent on Sunday, March 14, the highest rate in the nation, ahead of Long Island (4.40 percent), and New York City (4.15 percent).  A total of 833 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley ou…

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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…

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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 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…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown Cases By County There were more than 1,200 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in the Hudson Valley overnight as the region saw a slight uptick in its positivity rate. A total of 1,218 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 rose to 4.21 percent on Wednesday, Feb. 24, up from 4.18 percent the day before. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent over the weekend to 3.34 percent, the lowest since Nov. 27. Only New York City (4.37 percent) currently has a higher …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County For the third straight day, the Hudson Valley has seen a slight uptick in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though the number of active cases continues to drop. A total of 901 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 rose from 4.22 percent over the weekend to 4.23 percent as of Monday, Feb. 22. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent to 3.46 percent over the same stretch. Only Long Island (4.30 percent) and New York City (4.49 percent) have hi…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County For the third straight day, the Hudson Valley has seen a slight uptick in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though the number of active cases continues to drop. A total of 901 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 rose from 4.22 percent over the weekend to 4.23 percent as of Monday, Feb. 22. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent to 3.46 percent over the same stretch. Only Long Island (4.30 percent) and New York City (4.49 percent) have hi…

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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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