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COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Massachusetts Counties COVID-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Massachusetts Counties
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These Massachusetts Counties Massachusetts residents are being advised by federal health officials to start masking back up amid the latest spike in new COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, leaving most of the state being encouraged to return to wearing facial coverings indoors. According to the CDC, in the past seven days, there have been more than 13,000 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Massachusetts, including 50 new patients that were admitted to hospital…
COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties COVID-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties
Covid-19: CDC Now Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors In These 40-Plus NY Counties Most New Yorkers are being advised by federal health officials to start masking up due to the most recent surge of fresh COVID-19 infections that have been plaguing all 10 of the state's regions. With the positivity rate in New York topping 10 percent, according to the most recent update from the Department of Health, and with cases on the rise, most counties in the state have been advised to return to masking up while in indoor settings under guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Earlier this year, the CDC updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on…
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Connecticut Residents Wear Masks Indoors In These Counties COVID-19: CDC Recommends Connecticut Residents Wear Masks Indoors In These Counties
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Connecticut Residents Wear Masks Indoors In These Counties Connecticut residents are being encouraged by federal health officials to start masking back up amid the latest surge of new COVID-19 cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. With the state reaching a seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate above 13 percent, and new cases on the rise across Connecticut, most of the state has been advised to take precautions to help curtail the spread of the…
COVID-19: NY Reinstates Mask-Wearing Recommendation In These Counties Amid Climb In Cases COVID-19: NY Reinstates Mask-Wearing Recommendation In These Counties Amid Climb In Cases
Covid-19: NY Reinstates Mask-Wearing Recommendation In These Counties Amid Climb In Cases While most New Yorkers have eagerly ditched their masks as the recovery from the winter COVID-19 surge continues, some counties are now being encouraged to mask up once again as the state has seen a rise in cases in some regions. In late February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance on mask-wearing to concentrate on COVID-19 hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and newly reported infections, permitting most of the state to drop the mandate. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Unveils New Strategy Allowing Communities To Ease Masking, Social Distancing Howeve…
COVID-19: Hochul Sees 'Glimmer Of Hope' In NY, Though Hospitalizations Remain A Concern COVID-19: Hochul Sees 'Glimmer Of Hope' In NY, Though Hospitalizations Remain A Concern
Covid-19: Hochul Sees 'Glimmer Of Hope' In NY, Though Hospitalizations Remain A Concern Following an unprecedented COVID-19 spike in New York, the state could see the number of new cases plateauing as it continues climbing out of the post-holiday surge of the virus triggered by the Omicron strain, according to officials. During her latest COVID-19 briefing in New York City on Tuesday, Jan. 11, Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the state “might be cresting over a peak,” following a record number of new cases in recent weeks. “Just as we saw at the outset, the virus is changing,” she said. “And we knew the (Omicron variant) characteristics early on showed that it’s not as severe, but …
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Rises Again; New Rundown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Rises Again; New Rundown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Rises Again; New Rundown Of Cases By Community Thirteen new COVID-19-related deaths were confirmed on Long Island in the latest data released by the state, as the infection rate rose for the fourth straight day. According to the Department of Health, there were eight new COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the death toll to 3,170 since the pandemic began, while five new deaths brought the total in Nassau to 2,992.  In Suffolk, 652  new infections were confirmed, bringing the total in the county to 171,950 since the pandemic began last year. Nassau reported 623 new cases, as the total hit 157,985. The average seven-day infection rat…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County The fewest number of New Yorkers are hospitalized with COVID-19 since early December, but the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to slowly rise. 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 to 4.34 percent on Wednesday, March 10, the highest rate of New York's 10 regions. A total of 1,016 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests administered in the area on Wednesday, officials announced. Statewide, the average seven-day positive i…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 test rate on Long Island remains among the highest in the state as both Suffolk and Nassau counties recorded more than 500 new cases in the latest data released by the state Department of Health. In Nassau, 579  new infections were confirmed, bringing the total in the county to 154,867 since the pandemic began last year. Suffolk reported 565 new cases, as the total hit 168,764. The average seven-day infection rate on Long Island was down slightly, from 4.23 percent on Monday, March 8 to 4.34 on Wednesday, March 10, the second-highest in the state behind only the H…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community, Other Data COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community, Other Data
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community, Other Data Both Nassau and Suffolk counties reported more than 600 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in the latest data released by the state Department of Health, though the infection rate held steady for the second straight day. In Nassau, 687 new infections were confirmed, bringing the total in the county to 150,538 since the pandemic began last year. Suffolk reported 654 new cases, as the total hit 164,539. The average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested for COVID was unchanged at 4.18 percent on Wednesday, March 3, keeping it the highest in the state ahead of the mid-Hudson Valley (4.1…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back on the rise and among the highest in the state as Nassau and Suffolk County each saw more than 550 new cases confirmed in the past 24 hours. On Long Island, the positivity rate has risen from 3.98 percent on Sunday, Feb. 28 to 4.18 percent as of Tuesday, March 2, while the statewide average has climbed from 3.08 percent to 3.18 percent during that same time span. There were 600 newly confirmed infections in Nassau, while Suffolk reported 569. A total of 149,851 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Nassau since the beginning of the …
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…
COVID-19: NY Sees New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Long Island Cases COVID-19: NY Sees New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Long Island Cases
Covid-19: NY Sees New Seven-Day Positive-Test Rate Decline; New Rundown Of Long Island Cases Long Island no longer has the state's highest infection rate as New York State 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.  On Long Island, after weeks of having the highest infection rate, the region has dropped from 4.58 percent on Monday, Feb. 15 down to 4.39 percent on Wednesday, Feb. 17. It is just ahead of the Hudson Valley …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues dropping, though it remains the highest in the state. There were 820 new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Nassau on Monday, Feb. 8, bringing the total to 135,711 since the pandemic began last year. Suffolk reported 712 new infections, for a total of 150,426. As of Tuesday, Feb. 9, there were 1,370 COVID-19 patients hospitalized on Long Island, representing 0.05 percent of the region's population, the highest rate in New York. There is currently 30 percent of hospital beds still available on Long Island in case of a new spike in c…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community, Other Data COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community, Other Data
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community, Other Data The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues dropping after dipping below 6 percent for the first time in weeks, though it is still the highest in the state. There were 757 new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Nassau on Thursday, Feb. 4, bringing the total to 132,301 since the pandemic began last year. Suffolk reported 771 new infections, for a total of 147,064. As of Friday, Feb. 5, there were 1,382 COVID-19 patients hospitalized on Long Island, representing 0.05 percent of the region's population, the highest rate in New York. There is currently 36 percent of hospital bed…
COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues dropping after dipping below 6 percent for the first time since the holidays earlier this week. There were 611 new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Nassau on Wednesday, Feb. 3, bringing the total to 131,544 since the pandemic began last year. Suffolk reported 651 new infections, for a total of 146,293. As of Thursday, Feb. 4, there were 1,383 COVID-19 patients hospitalized on Long Island, representing 0.05 percent of the region's population, the highest rate in New York. There is currently 36 percent of hospital beds still availa…
COVID-19: Infection Rate Dips Below 6 Percent On Long Island; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Infection Rate Dips Below 6 Percent On Long Island; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Infection Rate Dips Below 6 Percent On Long Island; Latest Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island dropped below 6 percent for the first time in weeks, though it remains the hottest spot for the virus in the state. There were 547 new COVID-19 infections confirmed in Nassau on Tuesday, Feb. 2, bringing the total to 130,933 since the pandemic began last year. Suffolk reported 527 new infections, for a total of 145,642.  As of Wednesday, Feb. 3, there were 1,418 (three new) COVID-19 patients hospitalized on Long Island, representing 0.05 percent of the region's population, the highest rate in New York. There are currently 31 percent o…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Long Island Cases, Hospitalizations COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Long Island Cases, Hospitalizations
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Update On Long Island Cases, Hospitalizations Both Nassau and Suffolk saw more than 1,200 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, though the positive infection rate on Long Island is slowly dropping following a post-holiday peak. The state Department of Health was reporting 1,301 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk, with another 1,251 in Nassau, bringing the total on Long Island to 2,552 newly infected parties. A total of 140,113 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Suffolk since the pandemic began last year, while 125,370 have been reported in Nassau. In the past four days, Long Island has seen the average seven-day positive infection rate drop fr…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Highest In NY; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Highest In NY; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Highest In NY; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By Community Long Island has the highest positive COVID-19 infection rate in New York, though progress is being made across the state as it distances itself further from the holiday season, when cases of the virus surged. The Department of Health was reporting 1,084 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk, with another 977 in Nassau, bringing the total on Long Island to 2,061 newly infected parties. A total of 138,812 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Suffolk since the pandemic began last year, while 124,119 have been reported in Nassau. In the past three days, Long Island has seen the average seven-day posit…
COVID-19: Too Much Variance In Healthcare Workers Are Getting Vaccinated On LI, Cuomo Says COVID-19: Too Much Variance In Healthcare Workers Are Getting Vaccinated On LI, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Too Much Variance In Healthcare Workers Are Getting Vaccinated On LI, Cuomo Says Healthcare workers in New York are being vaccinated for COVID-19 at a quicker rate statewide as officials continue to prioritize controlling hospital capacity during the latest wave of the virus. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state’s top priority when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine is to ensure that healthcare workers receive their shots first to ensure hospitals can maintain necessary staff during the pandemic. 
“Our top priority on the vaccination was healthcare workers to make sure we have hospital capacity. We want to make sure hospitals don’t reach their capacity limits a…
COVID-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says COVID-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says
Covid-19: Large Variance In Healthcare Workers Getting Vaccinated In Hudson Valley, Cuomo Says Healthcare workers in New York are being vaccinated for COVID-19 at a quicker rate statewide as officials continue to prioritize controlling hospital capacity during the latest wave of the virus. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state’s top priority when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine is to ensure that healthcare workers receive their shots first to ensure hospitals can maintain necessary staff during the pandemic. 
“Our top priority on the vaccination was healthcare workers to make sure we have hospital capacity. We want to make sure hospitals don’t reach their capacity limits as…
COVID-19: Long Island Among Highest Hospitalizations, Infection Rate In New York COVID-19: Long Island Among Highest Hospitalizations, Infection Rate In New York
Covid-19: Long Island Among Highest Hospitalizations, Infection Rate In New York The overall positive COVID-19 infection rate is declining statewide, but Long Island has seen a surge in new cases and hospitalizations in the post-holiday season. In the latest data released by the state, Long Island ranked among the highest in the state for both infection rate and percentage of residents hospitalized with COVID-19 in any of New York’s 10 regions. During his latest COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 20 in Albany, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo highlighted the regions most in danger of overwhelming the hospital systems: Long Island: 1,671 COVID-19 patients (0.06 percent of…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 2.5K New Cases; Latest Rundown By Towns COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 2.5K New Cases; Latest Rundown By Towns
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 2.5K New Cases; Latest Rundown By Towns There were more than 2,400 new COVID-19 cases on Long Island, according to the latest data released by the state. In Suffolk County, 1,293 new COVID-19 cases were reported from tests taken on on Monday, Jan. 18, according to the state Department of Health. There were 1,157 new infections in Nassau. The number of new cases is the highest of any region in the state outside of New York City, where there were 5,350 new cases reported on Jan. 18. No other county had more than 600 confirmed cases in the past 24 hours. There were 14 new COVID-19 fatalities reported in Suffolk, bringing the total …
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Westchester Cases By Community More than 1,100 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Westchester, which saw a dozen new virus-related deaths, according to health officials. The county is now monitoring 11,395 active COVID-19 cases, up from 11,321 the day before, when there were 725 new infections reported. Late last week, there were less than 10,000 active cases under investigation. More than 1.58 million COVID-19 tests have been administered in Westchester since the beginning of the pandemic, resulting in a total of 81,982 positive cases for a 5.2 percent infection rate that has been on the rise for weeks. The overall p…
COVID-19: New Case Of UK Variant Found In Nassau County Patient COVID-19: New Case Of UK Variant Found In Nassau County Patient
Covid-19: New Case Of UK Variant Found In Nassau County Patient A new mutated COVID-19 case involving the new strain that came over to the East Coast from the United Kingdom has been reported on Long Island. The new case involving the UK strain has been reported in Nassau County, bringing the total up to 16 such cases in New York since the strain first started making the rounds late last year. Related story - COVID-19: More Contagious 'Super Strain' Now Projected To Be Main Infection Source, CDC Says “Something we have to talk about is the UK variant, which is frightening, and keeping me up at night,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said duri…
COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community Long Island continues to combat a holiday surge of new COVID-19 cases as both Nassau and Suffolk County reported more than 1,700 new cases. There were 2,042 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,733 in Nassau - both the highest in the state behind only New York City - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Twelve new virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,388 since the pandemic began, and 14 new deaths in Nassau brought the death toll to 2,445. The positive COVID-19 infection rate across Long Island continues to rise, going from…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,000 New Cases; Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,000 New Cases; Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,000 New Cases; Breakdown By Community Long Island continues to see a "holiday surge" of new COVID-19 cases as there were nearly 3,000 new cases as the virus continues to rapidly spread during the winter months. There were 1,554 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,273 in Nassau - both the highest in the state behind only New York City - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Fifteen new virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,376 since the pandemic began, and 3 new deaths in Nassau brought the death toll to 2,431. The positive COVID-19 infection rate across Long Islan…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,200-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,200-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,200-Plus New Cases, Increase In Test Rate; New County Breakdown Long Island saw thousands of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in both Nassau and Suffolk County over the weekend, with each reporting more than 1,000 new infections in the past 24 hours as the region combats the surge of new cases due to the "holiday surge" of the virus. There were 1,232 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 1,071 in Nassau - both among the highest in the state behind only New York City - according to the latest data from the state Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 4. Sixty-two new virus-related deaths brought the total in Suffolk to 2,361 since the pandemic began, and 38 new …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Cases With 2,000-Plus; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Cases With 2,000-Plus; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Cases With 2,000-Plus; Latest Breakdown By County Long Island saw a new increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections as well as the positive-test rate, according to information released by state health officials on Monday, Dec. 28. There were 1,037 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 999 in Nassau on Sunday, Dec. 27, as Long Island saw a total of 2,036 new cases.  There are currently 1,334 patients hospitalized with COVID on Long Island, with 26 percent of hospital beds available in Nassau and Suffolk. A total of 614 of 822 ICU beds are occupied, with 24 percent available. The positive testing rates for the last three da…
COVID-19: Here's Where Hudson Valley Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data COVID-19: Here's Where Hudson Valley Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data
Covid-19: Here's Where Hudson Valley Ranks For Available Hospital Beds In New State Data The Hudson Valley continues to increase its hospital bed capacity amid the second wave of COVID-19 infections, but still has seen the number of patients being treated for the virus continuing to increase. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, there are now 776 people hospitalized with the virus as of Tuesday, Dec. 22, up from 722 patients late last week. The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 represents 0.03 percent of region's population, and there is currently 34 percent of the region’s hospital beds available, one of the more favorable numbers in the state. …
COVID-19: NY Hospitals, Labs To Test For UK Strain COVID-19: NY Hospitals, Labs To Test For UK Strain
Covid-19: NY Hospitals, Labs To Test For UK Strain New York Gov Andrew Cuomo has directed hospitals statewide to begin testing for the new COVID-19 strain in the United Kingdom that could be more viral and transferrable than the original virus, though not more deadly. Related story - COVID-19: Cuomo Calls On Airlines To Do Pre-Flight Testing From UK Due To New Mutation Of Virus On Tuesday, Dec. 22, Cuomo announced that Wadsworth Laboratory has started researching the newly reported strain that has been circulating in the UK, while ordering New York hospitals to begin testing for it. According to Cuomo, Wadsworth has looked at more than 3,7…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,000-Plus New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County More than 850 new COVID-19 cases were confirmed in both Nassau and Suffolk County as Long Island saw a total of more than 2,000 infections reported by area health officials. There were 1,169 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 853 in Nassau as Long Island saw a total of 2,022 new cases. Ten new virus-related deaths were reported in Suffolk, with three more in Nassau. Suffolk has seen 78,850 total COVID-19 cases out of 1.72 million tested (4.6 percent infection rate), while there have been 73,757 in Nassau out of 1.68 million tests that have been administered (4.4 percent infection rate). …