North Salem, NY
News
Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; Latest Breakdown By County
The now-dominant Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to plague the Hudson Valley, which saw another rise in its positive infection rate. In the Hudson Valley, the average seven-day positive infection rate of those tested rose to 3.36 percent on Wednesday, Aug. 18 after holding steady at 3.25 percent the previous two days. Statewide, the average infection rate dipped for the first time in two weeks, from 3.16 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 17 down slightly to 3.15 on Aug. 18. New virus-related deaths were recorded in Orange and Dutchess counties. Four other deaths were repo…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Jump; New Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island took another jump over the weekend as local, state, and federal officials continue attempting to corral more transmissible variants of the virus that have been mutating and rapidly spreading. On Long Island, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate among those tested held steady at 3.69 percent on Friday, Aug. 13, and Saturday, Aug. 14 before jumping up to 3.84 percent on Sunday, Aug. 15. As recently as three weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent t…
Brentwood, NY
Lifestyle
Covid-
19: Star Singer Fired From Hamptons Show For Vaccine Refusal
The show won't be going on for a Broadway star who refuses to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Singer Laura Osnes has been let go from a musical in the Hamptons because she refused to be vaccinated against the virus, according to reports. The two-time Tony nominee was scheduled to perform in front of a star-studded audience during a one-night production of “Crazy For You” at the Guild Hall in East Hampton on Sunday, Aug. 29, but she was fired for refusing to get vaccinated or to submit to a COVID-19 test. Performers and staff members are required to be vaccinated to submit to tests at the Guil…
Brookfield, CT
News
Covid-
19: CT Infection Rate Back Over 3 Percent, Hospitalizations Increase; New Breakdown
The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back above 3 percent for the second time in three days as the Delta variant of the virus continues to rage throughout the state, as the number of patients hospitalized with infections is on the rise. There were 29,007 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Tuesday, Aug. 10, resulting in 914 newly confirmed positive infections for a 3.15 percent positive infection rate, down slightly, but still up dramatically from earlier in the spring. The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to be the dominant strain in Connecticut, now ac…
Bedford, NY
News
Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
The COVID-19 infection rate rose slightly from the previous day, but the region continues to be hit hard by the newly emerging variants of the virus that have become the dominant strains. The seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has now risen from 2.88 percent on Friday, Aug. 6 to 2.98 percent on Sunday, Aug. 8 up to 3.05 percent of those tested on Monday, Aug. 9. A week ago, the infection rate was under 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 2.97 percent in that same time frame. One new virus-relate…
Brookfield, CT
Lifestyle
Another Fairfield County City Mandates Mask Wearing, Again
With the rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant, masks are returning to another Fairfield County city, the second in a day. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim signed an executive order which requires all individuals in the city to wear facial masks while indoors at any public place or in any business. Earlier report - COVID-19: Stamford Issues Mask Mandate, Including For Outdoor Gatherings Earlier in the day, Stamford had also announced a mask mandate for all buildings and at outdoor gatherings of more than 100 people. The new mandate in Bridgeport takes effect on Wednesday, …
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By Community
The COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to rise, approaching 4 percent as variants of the virus continue to rage throughout the region. The seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested on Long Island has now risen from 3.50 percent on Friday, Aug. 6 to 3.58 percent the following day, and up to 3.59 percent on Sunday, Aug. 8. A week ago, the infection rate was under 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 2.96 percent in that same time frame. One new virus-related fatality was reported in Suffolk County, bringin…
Mamaroneck, NY
News
Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County
The COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley is back on the rise after temporarily plateauing as the Delta variant continues to rage throughout the region and nation. Over the weekend, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has risen from 2.88 percent on Friday, Aug. 6, holding steady the following day before hitting 2.98 percent on Sunday, Aug. 8. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 2.96 percent in that same time frame. No new virus-related fatalities were reported in the region, while other deaths we…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Holds Steady; New Breakdown By Community
For the first time in weeks, Long Island saw a slight dip in the positive COVID-19 infection rate, though it still remains among the highest in the state, which is pushing the vaccine as variants of the virus accelerate the spread. In the past week, according to the Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested on Long Island has dramatically jumped from under 3 percent to 3.36 percent as of Thursday, Aug. 5, down from 3.37 percent the previous day. The infection rate is the third-highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positiv…
Brookfield, CT
News
Covid-
19: Delta Variant Cases Double In CT Over Last Week; Latest Data By County, Community
The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back below 3 percent, though the Delta variant of the virus continues to plague the state, with the number of cases nearly doubling in a week. There were 18,065 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Wednesday, Aug. 4, resulting in 492 newly confirmed positive infections for a 2.72 percent positive infection rate, down from more than 3 percent the previous day. The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to be the dominant strain in Connecticut, now accounting for approximately 80 percent of all new infections, officials noted.…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By Community
Alarm bells are sounding on Long Island as the number of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to spike as New York fends off more transmissible variants of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island continues to rise, from 2.92 percent as recently as Saturday, July 31, spiking to 3.35 percent of those tested on Tuesday, Aug. 3. The infection rate is the second-highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.70 percent in that same time …
White Plains, NY
News
Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By County
Alarm bells are sounding in the Hudson Valley as the number of new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to spike as New York fends off more transmissible variants of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to rise, from 2.28 percent as recently as Saturday, July 31, to 2.60 percent of those tested on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.70 percent in that same time frame. One new virus-related fatality was reported in Westchester, th…
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