COVID-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story COVID-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story
Covid-19: US Sees Record 1.35M Cases In A Day, But Expert Says That Doesn't Tell Whole Story Fueled by the highly contagious Omicron variant, the United States reported a record-breaking 1.35 million COVID-19 infections in a day on Monday, Jan. 10.  But that may not even be close to the actual number of cases. "We're probably only diagnosing somewhere between one in five and one in 10 actual infections," Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBS-TV. Gottlieb added that there are "probably a lot of people walking around with asymptomatic infection who don't know it, but are spreading it." That scenario could cause staffing issues for hospitals, and…
COVID-19: 29 New Cases Reported At School District In Westchester COVID-19: 29 New Cases Reported At School District In Westchester
Covid-19: 29 New Cases Reported At School District In Westchester A school district in Westchester is contending with a new spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases as the region does battle with the spread of the Omicron variant of the virus. Irvington Schools Superintendent Kristopher Harrison issued an alert to the community advising that the district has reported 29 new COVID-19 cases between Thursday, Jan. 6 and Monday, Jan. 10. The breakdown of new cases was spread throughout the district. New cases were reported in these schools: Irvington Middle School: 12 new cases; Irvington High School: eight new cases. Dows Lane Elementary School: five new cases; …
COVID-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says COVID-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says
Covid-19: Wave Of Omicron Cases In US May Be At Turning Point, Virus Expert Says The wave of COVID-19 cases in the United States triggered by the highly contagious Omicron variant may be at a turning point, an infectious disease expert says. Former FDA commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb says parts of the nation may be about to pass the peak phase of the outbreak, while other regions will likely soon be hit hard. "f you look what's happening across the East Coast right now in New York City, Washington, DC, Maryland, probably Florida as well have already peaked, maybe Delaware and Rhode Island," Gottlieb said Sunday, Jan. 9 on CBS-TV's "Face the Nation." "You start to see t…
COVID-19: Worker Shortages Amid Omicron Wave Spark Concerns Of Food Outages At Grocery Stores COVID-19: Worker Shortages Amid Omicron Wave Spark Concerns Of Food Outages At Grocery Stores
Covid-19: Worker Shortages Amid Omicron Wave Spark Concerns Of Food Outages At Grocery Stores The dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases led by the Omicron variant is exacerbating issues supermarkets are experiencing with keeping shelves stocked, according to multiple reports. A chief executive of supply-chain consultant told Bloomberg that stores are currently having issues stocking shelves, and the highly-transmissible variant will cause even more issues due to labor shortages. The news outlet reported that stores have already had trouble keeping products stocked due to supply chain issues and product shortages throughout the pandemic. As cases continue to climb across the country, so …
COVID-19: Researcher Discovers 'Deltacron' Strain Combining Parts Of Both Variants COVID-19: Researcher Discovers 'Deltacron' Strain Combining Parts Of Both Variants
Covid-19: Researcher Discovers 'Deltacron' Strain Combining Parts Of Both Variants A COVID-19 strain that combines both the Omicron and Delta variants has been discovered by a researcher, according to a brand-new report. The strain has been labeled “Deltacron” by the researcher, Leondios Kostrikis, a biological sciences professor at the University of Cyprus because of its omicron-like genetic signatures within the delta genomes, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, Jan. 8. Kostrikis told Sigma TV that "we will see in the future if this strain is more pathological or more contagious or if it will prevail” over Delta and Omicron. To date, 25 cases of Deltacron have been identif…
COVID-19: Three New Long Island Testing Sites Open COVID-19: Three New Long Island Testing Sites Open
Covid-19: Three New Long Island Testing Sites Open In the past week, three COVID-19 testing sites have opened on Long Island offering residents a chance to receive a free test on a first-come-first-serve basis. The sites, all in Suffolk County, opened at just the right time with the surge of the Omicron variant creating a testing flurry. The sites are: Hecksher State Park, Field 8, 1 Heckscher State Parkway, East Islip. The site is open every Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Testing capacity: Up to 1,000 tests a day Red Creek Park, 102 Old Riverhead Road, Hampton Bays. Open for school-required testing…
COVID-19: Here's When Fourth Shot May Be Needed, Moderna CEO Says COVID-19: Here's When Fourth Shot May Be Needed, Moderna CEO Says
Covid-19: Here's When Fourth Shot May Be Needed, Moderna CEO Says The chief executive officer of Moderna has gone on record saying when another round of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots could be required. Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said this week that due to the efficacy of the vaccine potentially waning over time, a fourth booster could be required before the fall of 2022. Bancel made the proclamation at a Goldman-Sachs-organized healthcare conference, noting that his company is working on a booster shot dedicated to combating the Omicron variant of the virus, which will likely be made available within the next two months. According to recent studies, bo…
The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually
The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually On Sunday, January 16, 2022, The Preservation Company, Inc., part of the Sun River Health family, will host their 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event – Continuing The Dream. The honorees include Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie and Sun River Health Deputy Executive Officer and CFO James Sinkoff. This year’s event will be held virtually. Founded through the leadership of Sun River Health CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH and the Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips in response to the housing crisis in Westchester County, The Preservation Company, Inc. increases access to housing for low and mod…
The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually
The Preservation Company Hosts 18th Annual MLK Day Event Virtually On Sunday, January 16, 2022, The Preservation Company, Inc., part of the Sun River Health family, will host their 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event – Continuing The Dream. The honorees include Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie and Sun River Health Deputy Executive Officer and CFO James Sinkoff. This year’s event will be held virtually. Founded through the leadership of Sun River Health CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH and the Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips in response to the housing crisis in Westchester County, The Preservation Company, Inc. increases access to housing for low and mod…
COVID-19: NY Sees Surge In Hospitalizations, But Fewer Are In ICUs COVID-19: NY Sees Surge In Hospitalizations, But Fewer Are In ICUs
Covid-19: NY Sees Surge In Hospitalizations, But Fewer Are In ICUs New York has seen a spike in post-holiday COVID-19 hospitalizations, though patients being treated have largely avoided serious illness as more and more become fully vaccinated. The number of New Yorkers being treated for COVID has been surging, though fewer people are ending up in intensive care compared to previous waves of the virus, according to the Department of Public Health. In its latest update, the Department of Health was reporting 11,184 New Yorkers who were hospitalized with COVID-19, though only 1,404 were in ICU, a shift from previous waves of the virus. Over the past seven d…
COVID-19 Boosters Required For University System Of Maryland Students Next Spring COVID-19 Boosters Required For University System Of Maryland Students Next Spring
Covid-19 Boosters Required For University System Of Maryland Students Next Spring The University System of Maryland has announced that all students living on campus during the Spring 2022 semester must receive a COVID-19 "booster shot." USM says this will be in addition to their additional round of vaccinations, students who have been exempted from getting vaccinated will not be subject to the booster requirement. Each USM institution is expected to share its implementation details for residential students—including deadlines for receiving the booster shot —as well as any additional COVID protocols for the broader campus community, according to officials. According to t…
COVID-19: SUNY Purchase Delays Return To Campus Amid Surge Of New Cases COVID-19: SUNY Purchase Delays Return To Campus Amid Surge Of New Cases
Covid-19: SUNY Purchase Delays Return To Campus Amid Surge Of New Cases With the Omicron variant running wild across Westchester, school officials announced that they will be delaying the return of students to campus at SUNY Purchase. Citing a better chance of restarting classes smoothly, officials announced that students will be delayed in their return to school by nearly two weeks as the number of new COVID-19 cases mount. The move comes on the heels of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stating that all students accessing SUNY campuses for the spring semester must be vaccinated and receive their booster shots once they are eligible. There will also be mandatory pr…