Rivertowns, NY
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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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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: Positivity Rate In CT Highest In Months, Lamont Says; Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Positivity Rate In CT Highest In Months, Lamont Says; Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Positivity Rate In CT Highest In Months, Lamont Says; Breakdown Of Cases By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut has ballooned to nearly 6 percent, the highest rate in months as the winter wave of new cases continues. In his latest update, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that the daily positive COVID-19 infection rate rose to 5.96 percent, the highest in 10 months, up from the 5.25 percent the previous day. In total, there were 15,224 COVID-19 tests administered on Monday, Nov. 29, resulting in 907 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for the elevated positive infection rate. Eleven more COVID-19 patients were hospitalized over the weekend, brin…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
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COVID-19: CT Sees New Rise In Virus Transmissions; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Sees New Rise In Virus Transmissions; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Sees New Rise In Virus Transmissions; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community In advance of Thanksgiving weekend, Connecticut saw its daily COVID-19 positivity rate spike up near 5 percent as friends and families get ready to celebrate at mass gatherings. In the latest update from the State Department of Health, Connecticut administered 16,255 COVID-19 tests, which resulted in 754 laboratory-confirmed cases for a 4.64 percent positivity rate of those tested. The state has been averaging more than 700 new daily COVID-19 cases over the past week-and-a-half, representing an increase of more than 100 percent over the previous two weeks. Related story - COVID-19: …

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Steady In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Steady In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Steady In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County More than two dozen new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the past week in Connecticut as the number of newly reported daily infections rose slightly. In the past week, Connecticut hospitals recorded 25 new virus-related deaths - up from more than 30 a week prior - bringing the total up to 8,776 statewide as of Thursday, Nov. 4 since the pandemic began in March 2020. The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in Connecticut has been fluctuating in the past week, up to nearly 3 percent before dropping down to 2.25 percent of those tested on Wednesday, Nov. 3, up from 1.82 …

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Steady In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Steady In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: New Deaths Reported, Infection Rate Steady In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County Nearly three dozen new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in the past week in Connecticut as the number of newly reported daily infections held steady after a small spike. In the past week, Connecticut hospitals recorded 30 new virus-related deaths - up from approximately a dozen a week prior - bringing the total up to 8,751 statewide as of Thursday, Oct. 28 since the pandemic began in March 2020. The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in Connecticut has been fluctuating in the past week, up to nearly 3 percent before dropping down to 1.77 percent of those tested on Wedne…

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by Zak Failla
Somers, NY
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Uptick In Positive-Test Rate; New Case Rundown By County More than 85 percent of New Yorkers over the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as the positive infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley continues to hold steady. In the latest update from the state Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate was up to 2.49 percent of those tested in the region on Sunday, Oct. 10, up slightly from 2.44 percent the day before. Statewide, the positive infection rate has been on the rise, up to 2.50 percent on Oct. 10, up .03 percent over the weekend. According to the latest update fro…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Continues Downward Trend In Positive Cases; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to decline, though multiple new virus-related deaths were reported in both Nassau and Suffolk counties in the latest update from the Department of Health. After spiking above 4.15 percent recently, the average seven-day average positive infection rate for those tested for COVID-19 on Long Island has dipped for the fourth straight day, from 2.99 percent on Friday, Oct. 1 to 2.82 percent of those tested on Monday, Oct. 4. Statewide, the positive infection rate is also dropping, from 2.45 percent to 2.34 percent during the same…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Vernon, NY
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays At Steady Rate; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays At Steady Rate; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Stays At Steady Rate; New Breakdown By County Five new COVID-19-related fatalities were reported in the Hudson Valley region overnight as the positive infection rate continues to fluctuate. The average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose to 3.57 percent of those tested on Tuesday, Sept. 14 down to 3.54 percent on Wednesday, Sept. 15 as the region continues attempting to curtail the spread of the virus. Following several days of seeing the infection rate drop, the statewide rate has risen from 3.11 percent to 3.16 percent in the latest update from the state Department of Health. In the region, there wer…

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Fairfield, CT
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COVID-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Down Dramatically; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Down Dramatically; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Down Dramatically; Latest Breakdown By County A positive COVID-19 infection rate that spiked above 4 percent in Connecticut this week dipped back to normal the following day, according to the state Department of Health. There were 13,749 COVID-19 tests administered statewide on Tuesday, Sept. 14, resulting in 401 new laboratory-confirmed infections for a 2.92 percent daily positive infection rate. The latest figure came a day after the state reported a 4.21 infection rate, among the highest since the numbers began plateauing in Connecticut toward the end of the summer. A total of 10 more COVID-19 patients - six of whom were vaccinated …

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Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island 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 settle at 4.26 percent for several days, it rose on Tuesday, Sept. 7 to 4.40 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.  In Suffolk, 437 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the latest updat…

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Brookfield, CT
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COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Climbs Over 3.5 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Climbs Over 3.5 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Infection Rate Climbs Over 3.5 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back on the rise as the number of unvaccinated residents continues to clog up the state's hospitals.  In his latest COVID-19 update, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that there were 26,603 COVID-19 tests administered on Tuesday, Sept. 7, resulting in 935 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. The 3.51 percent daily positivity rate is up from 2.60 percent over the weekend. According to the Department of Health, there are now 364 COVID-19 patients being treated in Connecticut hospitals, with 274 (75.3 percent) being unvaccinated.&…

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by Zak Failla
Torrington, CT
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COVID-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Infection Rate, Hospitalizations Down In CT; Latest Breakdown Of Cases By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut was back down below 3 percent as the state continues to contend with new variants of the virus. Over the holiday weekend, there were 61,032 new COVID-19 tests administered, according to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, resulting in 1,612 new laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. The 2.60 percent infection rate follows a recent trend of declining daily COVID-19 numbers in Connecticut after peaking at more than 5 percent.  Two new COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut hospitals, leaving 363 still being treated for the virus…

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