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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…
Torrington, CT
News
Covid-
19: CT Infection Rate Back Over 3%; Number Of Hospitalized Tops 200, New Info By County
The daily positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut is back above 3 percent as the Delta variant of the virus continues to rage throughout the state, as the number of patients hospitalized with infections topped 200 over the weekend. There were 38,702 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut over the weekend beginning on Friday, Aug. 6, resulting in 1,287 newly confirmed positive infections for a 3.33 percent positive infection rate over the three days, up from less than 3 percent late in the previous week.. The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to be the dominant strain in Connec…
Brookfield, CT
News
Covid-
19: CT City Now Requiring Masks Indoors Regardless Of Vaccination Status
The mayor of a Connecticut city has announced a new indoor mask mandate for everyone, regardless of their vaccination status. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said that beginning Monday, Aug. 9, masks will be required indoors at all establishments including bars, restaurants, theaters and more, WTNH reported. Elicker said the city is experiencing an increase in cases driven by the highly transmissible delta variant. He said the variant now accounts for 80% of Connecticut's cases. "Getting vaccinated can provide increased protection against COVID-19 and help prevent you from becoming very i…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: New York Auto Show Canceled Amid Rising Cases Of Delta Variant
The 2021 New York International Automobile Show has officially been canceled amid rising cases of COVID-19. Organizers announced on Wednesday, Aug. 4, that the event would no longer go forward due to the rising number of cases, and new measures announced by state and local officials to stop the spread of the delta variant. For the good of NYC, our attendees, and all show workers, the 2021 #NYIAS has been canceled. Please review our official press release here for additional information: https://t.co/ZZgimF6pLq pic.twitter.com/roR9OkUNPD — New York Auto Show (@NYAutoShow) August 4, 2021 …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Covid-
19: Town In Northern Westchester Reinstitutes Restrictions
A Northern Westchester town is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to COVID-19 as it contends with a fresh rise in new infections and cases as the county contends with the much more contagious Delta variant. Officials in Yorktown announced that the town will be reinstating certain COVID-19 restrictions in an effort to beat back the virus, which has been rapidly spreading in the Hudson Valley as the Delta variant of the virus has become the dominant strain ruling the region. According to the new guidelines, residents and visitors in Yorktown will be required to mask up in certain situati…
Worcester, MA
Politics
Details Emerge On 'Scaled Down' Obama Weekend Birthday Bash In Martha's Vineyard
Former President Barack Obama hosted his 60th birthday party in Martha's Vineyard over the weekend, an event a spokeswoman said would be scaled down due to the increase in COVID-19 cases across the country. Axios initially reported that 475 guests and around 200 support staff were set to attend the party on Saturday, Aug. 7. It was set to be outdoors, and guests were asked to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, a spokeswoman for Obama later said due to the spread of the Delta variant, the former president and first lady decided to scale the party down to only include close friends an…
Brookfield, CT
News
Covid-
19: Local Officials Given Power To Reinstate Mask Mandates In Connecticut
Mask mandates in Connecticut will now be in the hands of local municipalities under a new order from Gov. Ned Lamont. Lamont announced this week that he has signed an executive order that will provide municipal leaders with the option of requiring masks in indoor public spaces, regardless of vaccination status, as the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus rapidly spreads. 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. In the past week, the number of cases of the Delta variant…
Cornwall-Mount Gretna, PA
News
Covid-
19: Unvaccinated Are More Than Twice As Likely To Get Virus A Second Time, CDC Says
A new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that COVID-19 vaccines offer better and more protection against reinfection of the virus than just natural immunity among those who already have been infected. On Friday, Aug. 6, the CDC released the findings of a new study of nearly 1,000 Americans who previously tested positive for COVID-19 but remained unvaccinated. According to the study, those who were unvaccinated proved to be more than twice as likely to become infected for a second time than those who were fully vaccinated against the virus. Researchers …
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Unvaccinated Are More Than Twice As Likely To Get Virus A Second Time, CDC Says
A new study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that COVID-19 vaccines offer better and more protection against reinfection of the virus than just natural immunity among those who already have been infected. On Friday, Aug. 6, the CDC released the findings of a new study of nearly 1,000 Americans who previously tested positive for COVID-19 but remained unvaccinated. According to the study, those who were unvaccinated proved to be more than twice as likely to become infected for a second time than those who were fully vaccinated against the virus. Researchers …
Mount Pleasant, NY
Business
Covid-
19: Wegmans Announces Change In Mask Policy
Wegmans has announced a change to its COVID-19 masking policy after reviewing updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The company announced on Tuesday, Aug. 3, that effectively immediately, all employees are required to wear masks in its stores. Effective immediately: After reviewing the updated guidance from the CDC & state & local health departments, we strongly encourage all customers, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask while shopping with us. All employees are now required to wear a mask in our stores. — Wegmans Food Markets…
Brookfield, CT
News
Covid-
19: One CT County Now Upgraded To 'High Transmission' Category
One county in Connecticut has been upgraded to the “high transmission” category for COVID-19 as the Delta variant of the virus continues spreading amongst communities across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has placed New Haven County in the “high transmission” category of COVID-19, making it the first in the state to earn the dubious distinction. “Substantial” transmission means the county has seen between 50 and 99.99 total new cases per 100,000 persons in the past seven days, according to the CDC. However, “High” transmission includes anything above that…
Pelham, NY
News
Covid-
19: Studies Determine How Effective Moderna Vaccine Is Six Months After Second Dose
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be largely effective six months after Americans receive a second dose, according to recent studies conducted by the pharmaceutical company. Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel announced this week that the latest round of studies into the vaccine found that it maintains 93 percent of its efficacy six months after the second dose is administered. Bancel said that while the vaccine remains effective, it is important to recognize the threat of variants of the virus, specifically the more transmissible Delta variant, which has been rapidly spreading across the …
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