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COVID-19 Fraud: Nurse Midwives From Capital Region Doled Out Phony Vaccination Cards, Feds Say COVID-19 Fraud: Nurse Midwives From Capital Region Doled Out Phony Vaccination Cards, Feds Say
Covid-19 Fraud: Nurse Midwives From Capital Region Doled Out Phony Vaccination Cards, Feds Say A pair of nurse midwives from New York is facing federal charges following a nationwide investigation into COVID-19 related fraud. Kelly McDermott, of Albany, and Kathleen Breault, of Cambridge in Washington County, were among five individuals to be charged for their alleged roles in separate schemes that fraudulently distributed more than 2,600 fake COVID-19 vaccination record cards, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District. The investigation also uncovered more than $1.7 million in fraud involving the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan …

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after the region saw improved numbers for several days.  In the Hudson Valley, after seeing the positivity rate dip to 6.88 percent as of Monday, May 9, it was back. up to 7.79 percent of those tested on Wednesday, May 11, according to the most recent update from New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state Department of Health. Statewide, the average infection rate is also on the rise, from 7.03 percent to 7.19 percent during that same timeframe. Twenty-one new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in New York …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Shift In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Shift In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Shift In Infection Rate, Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is trending in the right direction after dropping for three straight days. In the region, over the past three days, the seven-day average percent of positive tests in the Hudson Valley dropped from 7.82 percent to 6.88 percent as of Monday, May 9, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the average infection rate is also on the decline, dipping from 7.23 percent on Saturday, May 7 to 7.03 percent of those tested on May 9. Twenty-one new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in New York in the l…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to rise, though it remains among the lowest of New York's 10 regions. In the Hudson Valley, the seven-day average percent of positive COVID-19 tests rose from 5.10 percent on Sunday, April 24 up to 5.33 percent of those tested on Tuesday, April 26, according to the latest update from the state Department of Health. Statewide, the average infection rate is also on the rise, up to 7.09 percent after staying below 2 percent for several weeks earlier this year. Nineteen new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in New York in …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Percentage Of NY Cases Linked To 'Stealth Omicron' Subvariant COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Percentage Of NY Cases Linked To 'Stealth Omicron' Subvariant
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Percentage Of NY Cases Linked To 'Stealth Omicron' Subvariant The “stealth” COVID-19 Omicron subvariant has become the dominant strain of the virus in New York, according to the latest update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health officials in the US are calling the BA.2 strain a “subvariant of concern" as countries overseas have seen the number of new cases spiking in China and parts of Europe. Related story - COVID-19: Stealth Omicron Now Labeled 'Subvariant Of Concern' In the region, which includes New York, according to the CDC, the “stealth” Omicron variant now accounts for 84 percent of new cases statewide, up marke…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Couple Facing Felony Charges For Allegedly Entering Game With Fake Vaccine Card COVID-19: NY Couple Facing Felony Charges For Allegedly Entering Game With Fake Vaccine Card
Covid-19: NY Couple Facing Felony Charges For Allegedly Entering Game With Fake Vaccine Card A man and woman from New York are facing felony charges after authorities said they both presented fake COVID-19 vaccination cards to attend a Buffalo Bills game. Michael Naab, age 34, and 37-year-old Amber Naab, both of West Seneca, were arraigned on Tuesday, Jan. 25, and each charged with one count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, which is a Class D felony, the Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced. The couple is accused of presenting fake cards to attend the game on Saturday, Jan. 15, at Highmark Stadium. Flynn told The Buffalo News that the…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Mother, Daughters Accused Of Using Fake Vax Cards To Work In Northern Westchester COVID-19: Mother, Daughters Accused Of Using Fake Vax Cards To Work In Northern Westchester
Covid-19: Mother, Daughters Accused Of Using Fake Vax Cards To Work In Northern Westchester A Dutchess County mother and her two daughters are facing charges for allegedly using fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards to maintain and obtain employment at a Northern Westchester nursing home, the District Attorney announced. Poughkeepsie residents Antoinette Clarke, age 48, Dzjara Clarke, age 27, and Jajvia Clarke, age 22, were arraigned on Monday, Jan. 31 in Cortlandt Town Court, where they were charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument, a felony, for attempting to dupe a Croton-on-Hudson nursing home in Northern Westchester. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Ro…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: New Hudson Valley Numbers Encouraging, As Hochul Says Winter Surge Could End Soon COVID-19: New Hudson Valley Numbers Encouraging, As Hochul Says Winter Surge Could End Soon
Covid-19: New Hudson Valley Numbers Encouraging, As Hochul Says Winter Surge Could End Soon The light at the end of the winter COVID-19 surge could be fast approaching in the Hudson Valley as the region continues to see improved numbers as the calendar inches further away from the holidays. The seven-day average percentage of positive test results in the Hudson Valley continued its decline over the holiday weekend, from 16.31 percent on Saturday, Jan. 15, to 15.49 percent the following day and down to 15.16 percent of those tested on Monday, Jan. 17, continuing a two-week trend of improving COVID-19 data. Statewide, the positivity is also on the decline, from 16.37 percent to 15.…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again COVID-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again
Covid-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again The Hudson Valley's COVID-19 test positivity rate continues to climb as New York State experiences a surge in cases following the holiday weekend. State officials reported 67,090 new cases and 362,594 tests in the daily update on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The daily test positivity was listed as 18.5 percent. Officials also reported 97 more deaths in the state from COVID-19. The Hudson Valley region is also seeing a rising infection rate, with the seven-day average percentage of positive test results as of Tuesday, Dec. 28, reaching 13.72 percent. That's an increase from 12.5…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Now Nears 7 Percent As Cases Increase COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Now Nears 7 Percent As Cases Increase
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Now Nears 7 Percent As Cases Increase The Hudson Valley now has the lowest positive COVID-19 infection rate in New York, though it has been on the rise, much like the rest of the state.  In the past three days, the Hudson Valley has seen its seven-day average positive infection rate rise nearly a full percentage point, from 6.08 percent to 6.85 percent of those tested in the past three days, 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 infection rat…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increases In Cases, Infection Rate; Latest Breakdown By County One new case of the Omicron variant has been reported in the Hudson Valley, which saw another new rise in its COVID-19 positivity rate of those tested for the virus. While some parts of New York are making progress in the fight against the virus, the Hudson Valley has been trending in the wrong direction, with the seven-day average positive infection rate rising to 4.63 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 Monday, Dec. 6. Each of …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Breakdown By County For the third straight day, the Hudson Valley saw an increase in its positive COVID-19 infection rate as New York contends with a rise in cases as the holiday season approaches following a weeks-long downturn. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested for the virus in the Hudson Valley climbed to 1.94 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health, up from 1.84 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. Accordi…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit COVID-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit
Covid-19: NY Sees 12-Percent, One-Week Statewide Increases In Cases; These Counties Hardest Hit New York has seen a surge of new COVID-19 cases, despite an increase in vaccination rates, as the holiday season rapidly approaches. In the past week, New York reported a 12-percent increase in COVID-19 cases, largely due to a spike in cases upstate, where the positive infection rates have been on the rise. Two of New York’s 10 regions have seen their average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rise above 6 percent, though downstate is largely containing the virus. Here are the latest seven-day average percentage of positive test results, according to the latest update from the New Yor…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: New Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Announced In Hudson Valley Area COVID-19: New Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Announced In Hudson Valley Area
Covid-19: New Vaccine Pop-Up Sites Announced In Hudson Valley Area New York State officials have announced a series of new COVID-19 vaccination pop-up sites across the Hudson Valley area. The new sites are part of the state's #VaxtoSchool campaign, an effort to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers, the state said.  The first two sites will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 3. One will be held in Rockland County at the Robert L. Yeager Health Center, Building A, located at 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona.  The site will be open from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the state said an incentive of Amazon Gift Cards will b…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: CDC Study Finds Vaccination Provides Greater Protection Than Prior Infection COVID-19: CDC Study Finds Vaccination Provides Greater Protection Than Prior Infection
Covid-19: CDC Study Finds Vaccination Provides Greater Protection Than Prior Infection COVID-19 vaccination provides stronger protection against hospitalization than immunity from a previous infection alone, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study examined 7,000 people across nine states who were hospitalized with symptoms similar to COVID-19, the CDC said in an announcement on Friday, Oct. 29. Researchers found that those who weren't vaccinated and had a recent COVID-19 infection were five times more likely to have contracted COVID-19 than those who were fully vaccinated and hadn't had a prior infection. Health of…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Alert Issued For Text Message Phishing Scheme On Vaccine Verification COVID-19: Alert Issued For Text Message Phishing Scheme On Vaccine Verification
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Text Message Phishing Scheme On Vaccine Verification State officials are warning New Yorkers about a new scam where individuals attempt to steal information by pretending to be the state Department of Health attempting to validate COVID-19 vaccination status. The New York State Division of Consumer Protection issued the alert on Tuesday, Oct. 12, saying scammers are exploiting policies by employers requiring certain employees to be vaccinated.  The individuals text or email a fraudulent link asking people to enter their personal information.  Officials said anyone who receives these messages should immediately delete them. To prot…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley continues to decline as it approaches 2 percent as the region contends with the virus. After seeing a slight uptick earlier this week, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate was back down to 2.02 percent, the second-lowest of the state's 10 regions on Thursday, Oct. 21, with only New York City's 1.10 percent rate besting it. Statewide, the infection rate dropped from 2.46 percent as recently as Sunday, Oct. 17 to 2.20 percent on Oct. 21. Twenty-five New Yorkers died due to COVID-19, according to the l…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NYS Announces New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites In Hudson Valley COVID-19: NYS Announces New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: NYS Announces New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites In Hudson Valley A series of upcoming pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are launching in the Hudson Valley in an effort to increase the vaccination rate among school-aged New Yorkers. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement as part of the state's #VaxtoSchool campaign. The first site is being held in partnership with Orange County on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Washingtonville High School, located at 54 West Main St. in Washingtonville. There will also be two pop-up sites in Ulster County.  The first will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at …

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by Nicole Valinote
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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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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Pfizer Vaccine Booster Shots Now Available For Some Groups In NY COVID-19: Pfizer Vaccine Booster Shots Now Available For Some Groups In NY
Covid-19: Pfizer Vaccine Booster Shots Now Available For Some Groups In NY Some New Yorkers are now eligible to receive COVID-19 booster shots, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. During her latest COVID-19 briefing on Monday, Sept. 27, Hochul announced that Pfizer booster vaccine shots are available for specific groups of New Yorkers who are most at risk by the virus. The New York's Clinical Advisory Task Force has verified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendation to allow booster shots for these groups of New Yorkers: Anyone 65 years and older; Residents between the ages of 50 and 64 with underlying medical conditions; New Yorkers between the a…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Setting Up 120 Pop-Up Sites In Move To Get Young People Vaccinated COVID-19: NY Setting Up 120 Pop-Up Sites In Move To Get Young People Vaccinated
Covid-19: NY Setting Up 120 Pop-Up Sites In Move To Get Young People Vaccinated New York State is setting up 120 pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites in an effort to increase vaccination rates among younger residents. The State Department of Health will work with localities, health care centers and community-based organizations over the next 12 weeks to establish these sites, state officials announced on Tuesday, Sept. 21. Children ages 12 to 17 are eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine received Emergency Use Authorization from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for those ages 12 to 15, and it is fully approved for people 16 years …

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County There were four new COVID-19 fatalities recorded in the Hudson Valley as the region 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 in the Hudson Valley dipped for the third straight day, from 3.67 percent on Saturday, Sept. 11, to 3.64 percent the following day, and down to 3.56 percent on Sept. 13. The statewide positive infection rate has also dipped for the third straight day, from 3.22 on Saturday, Sept. 11 to 3.19 percent and then down t…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley fluctuated over the weekend, though it has held steadily high through the end of summer. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day positive infection rate rose from 3.64 percent on Friday, Sept. 10 to 3.67 percent the following day before dropping down to 3.64 percent of those tested on Sunday, Sept. 12. The statewide average infection rate fell from 3.22 percent to 3.19 percent in that same time frame. A total of 29 new virus-related deaths were reported in New York on Sept. 12, including one in Orange County. Average seven-day …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Vaccine Mandate 'Certainly An Option,' For Students In NY, Hochul Says COVID-19: Vaccine Mandate 'Certainly An Option,' For Students In NY, Hochul Says
Covid-19: Vaccine Mandate 'Certainly An Option,' For Students In NY, Hochul Says New York Gov. Kathy Hochul floated the idea of mandating children get vaccinated for COVID-19, though she said the decision will remain up to parents for the time being. Hochul said that she hasn’t ruled out a mandate for children between the ages of 12 and 17, as vaccination numbers in that demographic have been lagging. Among New Yorkers, just 61 percent of those between the ages of 12 and 17 have received a first dose of the vaccine, leaving approximately a half-million still without a shot. “(A vaccine mandate) is certainly an option, but I’m aware that it's something that parents are …

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Study Reveals How Many More Times Unvaccinated Are Likely To Die From Virus, CDC Says COVID-19: Study Reveals How Many More Times Unvaccinated Are Likely To Die From Virus, CDC Says
Covid-19: Study Reveals How Many More Times Unvaccinated Are Likely To Die From Virus, CDC Says A newly released study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that Americans unvaccinated for COVID-19 are more than 10 times more likely to die from the virus. People not fully vaccinated against the virus are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 and 11 times more likely to die, according to new major studies published on Friday, Sept. 10 by the CDC. "The incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalization, and death is higher in unvaccinated than vaccinated persons, and the incidence rate ratios are related to vaccine effectiveness,” researche…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley 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 rise to 3.62 percent, it rose on Tuesday, Sept. 7 to 3.74 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. A total of 31 new virus-related deaths were reported in New York, including single fatalitie…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By County There was no time off for COVID-19 over Labor Day Weekend as the virus continues to surge across the Hudson Valley. Over the holiday weekend, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley remained high, dipping slightly from 3.61 percent on Friday, Sept. 3 to 3.60 percent through the rest of the weekend, according to the latest update from the New York State Department of Health. Average seven-day Infection rates in the state’s 10 regions according to the latest update from the Department of Health: North Country: 5.34 percent (up .23 percent); Mohawk Valley: 4.67 pe…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: NY Announces New School Guidelines For Masks, Social Distancing COVID-19: NY Announces New School Guidelines For Masks, Social Distancing
Covid-19: NY Announces New School Guidelines For Masks, Social Distancing With schools ready to begin reopening, the New York State Department of Health has just laid out its guidance for mask-wearing and social distancing for students and staff. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the Public Health and Health Planning Council passed an emergency regulation and a determination was issued requiring all teachers, administrators, and other school employees to submit to weekly COVID-19 testing unless they show proof of vaccination. The emergency regulation authorizes the state Health Commissioner to require weekly testing or proof of vaccine…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection-Rate Stays Steadily High; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 rate in the Hudson Valley dipped slightly, but still remains high following several days of seeing the numbers rise, according to the New York State Department of Health. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley dipped down to 3.61 percent in the latest update after spiking to 3.70 percent as recently as Monday, Aug. 30. Thirty-three New Yorkers died due to COVID-19, according to the latest update from the state, including two in Dutchess, and one each in Westchester and Sullivan counties.…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Vaccination Status Factored Into Player Cuts, NFL Coach Says COVID-19: Vaccination Status Factored Into Player Cuts, NFL Coach Says
Covid-19: Vaccination Status Factored Into Player Cuts, NFL Coach Says The spotlight is on first-year NFL head coach Urban Meyer, who is facing scrutiny for admitting COVID-19 vaccination status had an impact on how he shaped his final roster in advance of the upcoming regular season. Meyer and Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager Trent Baalke said this week that vaccination status impacted the cuts they made this past week while making final roster cuts to trim the roster down to the 53-man limit. Though vaccination status was considered in forming the roster, Meyer said it wasn’t a deciding factor, and production in practice and during the preseason also pla…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley's Infection Rate Stays Above State Average; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is down slightly but remains above the state average as variants of the virus continue to surge. In the Hudson Valley, the seven-day average infection rate saw a downtick, from 3.67 percent of those tested in the region to 3.65 on Sunday, Aug. 29 in the latest 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 Aug. 29, still below the rate in the Hudson Valley. Eighteen new COVID-19-related deaths we…

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by Zak Failla