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Public Health Alert Issued For Frozen Soup Products Public Health Alert Issued For Frozen Soup Products
Public Health Alert Issued For Frozen Soup Products Officials have issued a public health alert about frozen soup products that may contain undeclared allergens. Trader Ming's frozen chicken and vegetable wonton soup products may contain shrimp and pork, both of which are not declared on the product label, according to an announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service on Saturday, Dec. 18. The USDA added that shrimp is a known allergen. Officials said a recall hasn't been issued because it's believed the products aren't currently available for consumers to buy. The products were prod…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts
Biden Nominates Caroline Kennedy, Figure Skater Michelle Kwan For Ambassador Posts A pair of prominent public figures have been tabbed for ambassadorships by President Joe Biden. The White House announced that Caroline Kennedy, age 64, the last surviving child of former President John F. Kennedy, has been nominated to serve as an ambassador to Australia after previously filling the same role in Japan for former President Barack Obama. “I am always grateful to the courageous Solomon Islanders and Australian coast watchers who rescued my father during World War 2, and if confirmed, I will work hard to repay this debt," Kennedy said in a statement. "I look forward to collabo…

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COVID-19: These Hudson Valley Counties Won't Enforce New Mask Mandate COVID-19: These Hudson Valley Counties Won't Enforce New Mask Mandate
Covid-19: These Hudson Valley Counties Won't Enforce New Mask Mandate This story has been updated. Some Republican county executives in the Hudson Valley won't be adhering to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new mask mandate as the state battles the winter surge of COVID-19. As of Monday, Dec. 13, masks are required for New Yorkers in all public places unless a vaccine requirement is in place due to the rise of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations throughout the region. Earlier story - COVID-19: Here Are Penalties In Place, Info On Vax Requirements As NY Mask Mandate Takes Effect However, in the Hudson Valley, at least two local health departments will…

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COVID-19: Here Are Penalties In Place, Info On Vax Requirements As NY Mask Mandate Takes Effect COVID-19: Here Are Penalties In Place, Info On Vax Requirements As NY Mask Mandate Takes Effect
Covid-19: Here Are Penalties In Place, Info On Vax Requirements As NY Mask Mandate Takes Effect Harsh penalties for those refusing to wear a mask indoors and new vaccine requirements are now in effect in New York as the state fends off new variants of the virus as the number of new cases soars. Beginning on Monday, Dec. 13, masks will be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement due to the rise in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the state. The new requirements will be in effect through Saturday, Jan. 15, at which point the state will reassess the situation based on the conditions statewide at that time. …

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley See New Increase In Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown COVID-19: Hudson Valley See New Increase In Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown
Covid-19: Hudson Valley See New Increase In Number Of Cases; Latest Breakdown More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, though the region's positive infection rate held steady. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the Hudson Valley's seven-day average percentage of positive test results were unchanged for the past two days, at 4.63 percent, the second-lowest rate in the state, with only New York City (2.35 percent) boasting better numbers. Statewide, the positive infection rate dipped slightly, from 4.87 percent to 4.75, according to the Department of Health's latest update. Forty new virus-related deaths were report…

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NY Sees New Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Counties Most Affected NY Sees New Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Counties Most Affected
NY Sees New Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Counties Most Affected With all eyes concentrating on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, flu season has quietly snuck up on New Yorkers, where flu is being categorized as "widespread."  In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 1,133 cases of influenza out of more than 46,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “second week that widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” According to health officials, 47 counties reported cases of influenza, with just one having none. The hardest-hit areas, with more than 10 cases per 100,000 population, are in o…

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COVID-19: First Omicron Case In Westchester Identified In 13-Year-Old COVID-19: First Omicron Case In Westchester Identified In 13-Year-Old
Covid-19: First Omicron Case In Westchester Identified In 13-Year-Old The first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been identified in Westchester. County Executive George Latimer announced the news late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 7, saying the case is in a 13-year-old.  " We are concerned about this discovery, and are closely monitoring the situation," Latimer said. "With the new variant circulating, the best way we can protect our families and ourselves is by being vaccinated, and by getting a booster shot if you are eligible. “Additionally, I have officially signed the State of Emergency Executive Order for Westchester County. I am taking this act…

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COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Number Of Cases, Infection Rate Both Increase Again COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Number Of Cases, Infection Rate Both Increase Again
Covid-19: Hudson Valley's Number Of Cases, Infection Rate Both Increase Again Long Island hit another concerning milestone in the ongoing battle against COVID-19 as the region saw another rise in new cases and virus-related deaths. Over the weekend, the average seven-day positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley continued climbing, from 4.26 percent on Thursday, Dec. 2 up to 4.51 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health on Sunday, Dec. 5. Statewide, the positivity rate dipped slightly, down to 4.84 percent during the same time period. A month ago, the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley had been hovering around or under 2 percent …

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NY Sees Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Most Affected Counties NY Sees Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Most Affected Counties
NY Sees Increase In Flu Cases: Here Are Most Affected Counties With all eyes concentrating on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, flu season has quietly snuck up on New Yorkers, which reported hundreds of new cases of influenza, according to the state Department of Health. In the latest update from the Department of Health, New York recorded 980 cases of influenza out of more than 49,000 tests that were conducted, marking the “first week widespread activity has been reported following one week of regional activity.” According to health officials, 47 counties reported cases of influenza, with just five having none. The hardest-hit areas, with more than 10 …

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COVID-19: Rising Number Of Cases Prompts Ulster County To Declare State Of Emergency COVID-19: Rising Number Of Cases Prompts Ulster County To Declare State Of Emergency
Covid-19: Rising Number Of Cases Prompts Ulster County To Declare State Of Emergency Ulster County has declared a state of emergency due to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan made the announcement on Sunday, Nov. 28, saying the order will be in effect for at least 30 days.  Ryan said since Halloween, active cases have tripled in the county. He urged residents to get vaccinated against COVID and to get their booster shots if they are six months past their last vaccine dose. "With COVID cases and hospitalizations surging, and the emergence of a new and potentially more dangerous variant, we must step up our efforts to ensure t…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated COVID-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated
Covid-19: Hochul Introduces New Incentive Program To Get Kids Vaccinated New York is coming up with fresh ways to encourage younger residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state’s “Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate” incentive scholarship that will provide an extra reason for New Yorkers between the ages of 5 and 11 to get vaccinated. The five-week public outreach campaign will run through Sunday, Dec. 19, consisting of a series of statewide drawings to increase awareness of the availability and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Each week, parents of children who get their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will be eligible…

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COVID-19: New Study Finds Significant Virus Spread Among Deer Population COVID-19: New Study Finds Significant Virus Spread Among Deer Population
Covid-19: New Study Finds Significant Virus Spread Among Deer Population A new study has found widespread COVID-19 infections among deer populations in Iowa. Researchers from the Penn State University found that more than 80 percent of white-tailed deer sampled in parts of Iowa between December of 2020 and January of 2021 tested positive for COVID-19, according to an announcement from the university on Wednesday, Nov. 3. “We found that 80 percent of the sampled deer in December were positive for SARS-CoV-2, which proportionally represents about a 50-fold greater burden of positivity than what was reported at the peak of infection in humans at the time,” said Sur…

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