Armonk, NY
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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 infection rate in the Hudson Valley dipped slightly but the number of new cases in the region continues to soar as the summer surge of the variants of the virus continue spreading. In the past week, since Friday, Aug. 6, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate among those tested in the Hudson Valley has climbed from 2.86 percent to 3.11 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 10, and down to 3.06 on Wednesday, Aug. 11. Two weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3.05 percent in that same time fra…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
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COVID-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People COVID-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People
Covid-19: FDA Expected To Authorize Booster Shots For Immunocompromised People The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to move forward quickly with authorization of COVID-19 booster shots for some Americans who are immunocompromised, according to reports. Health officials said that the third shot of the current two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccine could be authorized within the next 48 hours, though no official timetable has been set as variants of the virus and COVID-19 mutations continue to cause a surge in new cases. Before a vaccine can be used in new ways outside existing authorization it requires new approval from the FDA. Currently, the Moderna, Pfizer…

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by Zak Failla
Harrison, NY
Schools
COVID-19: Nation's Largest Teachers Union Calls For Educators To Be Required To Get Vaccinated COVID-19: Nation's Largest Teachers Union Calls For Educators To Be Required To Get Vaccinated
Covid-19: Nation's Largest Teachers Union Calls For Educators To Be Required To Get Vaccinated The president of the largest teachers union in the United States has released a statement announcing the association's support for a requirement for educators to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit to regular testing. National Education Association President Becky Pringle released the statement on Thursday, Aug. 12, said the union wants students to safely return to the classroom, and more vaccinations will help combat rising cases of the delta variant.  "NEA has said from the beginning that we need to follow the science, and evidence shows that COVID-19 vaccines, combined wi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield, CT
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COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Back Over 3 Percent, Hospitalizations Increase; New Breakdown COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Back Over 3 Percent, Hospitalizations Increase; New Breakdown
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…

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by Zak Failla
Harrison, NY
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County The COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley has surged past 3 percent as variants of the virus continue to confound local, state, and federal health officials. Since Friday, Aug. 6, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate among those tested in the Hudson Valley has climbed from 2.88 percent to 3.11 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 10 as the numbers continue to rise. Two weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3,01 percent in that same time frame, the first time New York has been above the 3 perce…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
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COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By Community The COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island is back on the rise after a slight reprieve as it continues its ascent toward 4 percent as variants of the virus continue to confound health officials. Since Friday, Aug. 6, the seven-day average COVID-19 infection rate among those tested on Long Island has climbed from 3.50 percent to 3.60 percent on Tuesday, Aug. 10 following a slight dip the previous day. Two weeks ago, the infection rate was closer to 2 percent. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.86 percent to 3,01 percent in that same time frame, the first time New York has …

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by Zak Failla
Armonk, NY
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COVID-19: CDC Issues Strong Endorsement For Vaccines During Pregnancy COVID-19: CDC Issues Strong Endorsement For Vaccines During Pregnancy
Covid-19: CDC Issues Strong Endorsement For Vaccines During Pregnancy The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging pregnant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid the rise in cases of the delta variant in the United States. The CDC released new data regarding the vaccine's safety among pregnant people on Wednesday, Aug. 11, and recommended that everyone ages 12 and older get the vaccine. “CDC encourages all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to get vaccinated to protect themselves from COVID-19,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said. “The vaccines are safe and effective, and …

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by Nicole Valinote
Brookfield, CT
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COVID-19: Third Fairfield County City Issues Mask Mandate COVID-19: Third Fairfield County City Issues Mask Mandate
Covid-19: Third Fairfield County City Issues Mask Mandate A third Fairfield County city has issued a new mask mandate as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase due to the Delta variant. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling announced Tuesday, Aug. 10, that effective at 12 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 13, the city will require indoor face coverings for all people, regardless of their vaccination status, joining Stamford and Bridgeport in issuing mask mandates. The Mayor’s executive order affects all establishments in Norwalk, such as bars, gyms, restaurants, movie theaters, hardware stores, and supermarkets where physical distancing cannot be m…

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by Kathy Reakes
Bedford, NY
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Sees New Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
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…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
News
COVID-19: City In Fairfield County Issues New Mask Mandate, Including For Outdoor Gatherings COVID-19: City In Fairfield County Issues New Mask Mandate, Including For Outdoor Gatherings
Covid-19: City In Fairfield County Issues New Mask Mandate, Including For Outdoor Gatherings As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to grow with the Delta variant, a Fairfield county mayor has instituted a new mask mandate. On Tuesday, Aug. 10, Stamford Mayor David Martin says the new mandate, which requires masks in all Stamford buildings, will go into effect on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. In addition, Martin said all outdoor events in the city with 100 or more people will also require masks regardless of vaccination status. “I know this is a bitter pill to swallow,” Martin said. “It is a bitter pill for me as well.” The mayor added he hopes the new mandate will help prevent …

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by Kathy Reakes
Pittsfield, MA
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COVID-19: New Data Reveals Number Of Massachusetts Breakthrough Cases Resulting In Death COVID-19: New Data Reveals Number Of Massachusetts Breakthrough Cases Resulting In Death
Covid-19: New Data Reveals Number Of Massachusetts Breakthrough Cases Resulting In Death Breakthrough COVID-19 infections had led to the deaths of 100 vaccinated people in Massachusetts through the end of July, according to the state Department of Health. With the more transmissible Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continuing to spread, more breakthrough infections are being reported, though they still represent a cross-section of the state’s population. According to the Department of Health, the median age of the 100 vaccinated patients who died from the virus was 82.5 years old, and approximately 75 percent had underlying conditions at the time of their death. The deaths …

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by Zak Failla
Mamaroneck, NY
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COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Case Breakdown By County
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…

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by Zak Failla