Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Above 4 Percent; New Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island fluctuated over the weekend but stayed above 4 percent as the region contends with the Delta variant of the virus that has been rapidly spreading.
For four straight days, Long Island has seen the infection rate above the dubious 4 percent mark, though it dropped from 4.06 percent on Friday, Aug. 20, to 4.05 percent the following day, down to 4.01 percent as of Sunday, Aug. 22.
Comparatively, statewide, the average infection rate is back on the rise, from 3.12 percent to 3.16 percent in the same time frame.
In Suffolk, 409 new COVID-19 inf…
Hurricane Henri: State Of Emergency Declared For 24 NY Counties
A State of Emergency has been declared for 24 counties in New York State as Hurricane Henri threatens to make landfall on Long Island Sunday morning, Aug. 22.
The storm, which is expected to be near hurricane strength when it makes landfall, is forecast to affect coastal areas with dangerous storm surge, as well as heavy rainfall, dangerous surf conditions, and widespread power outages.
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Inland locations, including Westchester County and upstate areas, could also be affec…
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