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Worcester, MA
News
Warning For Severe Flu Season Issued By Health Officials; Here Are MA Areas Most Affected
With all eyes on the recent surge of COVID-19, health officials are cautioning about a potentially severe flu season as several outbreaks have cropped up across the country. As the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus is rapidly spreading, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert advising that the flu is back in full force after taking a back seat to the pandemic last winter. In Massachusetts, according to the most recent report from the Department of Health on Friday, Dec. 24, the influenza severity statewide is currently “moderate,” with the percentage of flu-…
White Plains, NY
News
Covid-
19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Soars 15 Percent; Here Are Counties Seeing Most Cases
After seeing low infection rates during the fall, the Hudson Valley has been slammed by the Omicron COVID-19 variant as the number of new cases mounts. Over the past three days, the positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley rose from 12.53 percent on Monday, Dec. 27, to 13.72 percent the following day, up to 15.39 percent on Wednesday, Dec. 29. Statewide, the infection rate also rose similarly, from 13.36 percent to 16.21 percent as of Dec. 29. Only two other regions - Long Island (18.78) New York City (16.90 percent) have rates above 13.50 percent. According t…
Greenwich, CT
Weather
Massive Snowstorm Will Usher In New Year For Much Of US; Here's What To Expect In This Region
A massive winter snowstorm that is expected to drop up to 18 inches of snowfall is taking aim on much of the Midwest and parts of the Northeast, but in this region, mild weather will ring in the new year. Due to the timing of the storm, which is expected to affect around 20 states and parts of Canada, major travel disruptions are expected. Areas in darker blue in the image above are expected to see between 12 and 18 inches of snowfall, according to AccuWeather. As for this area, Friday, Dec. 31 will be mostly cloudy following overnight rain and showers. The good news is that it …
Rivertowns, NY
News
Covid-
19: Omicron Surge Will Make It Hard To Keep Everyday Life Operating, Medical Expert Warns
An infectious disease expert said the growing surge in COVID-19 cases led by the Omicron variant will make it difficult for the United States to keep everyday life operating. Dr. Michael Osterholm, the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, made the comment in an interview with MSNBC on Thursday, Dec. 30. "Over the next three to four weeks we are going to see the number of cases in this country rise so dramatically, that we're going to have a hard time keeping everyday life operating," he said. Osterholm added that the country is s…
Massapequa, NY
News
Covid-
19: Long Island Infection Rate Nears 19 Percent; Here Are Communities Seeing Most Cases
Long Island is being hit harder by the Omicron COVID-19 variant than any other region in New York as both Nassau and Suffolk recorded more than 5,500 new cases. Over the past three days, Long Island has recorded the highest positive infection rate of those tested for the virus, spiking to 18.78 percent on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The infection rate has risen by more than 1 percent daily since Monday, Dec. 27. Statewide, the infection rate also rose similarly, from 13.36 percent to 16.21 percent as of Dec. 29. Only two other regions - New York City (16.90 percent) and the Hudson Valley (15.39 p…
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Covid-
19: 700K+ Cases Reported In Maryland, New Daily Record Broken
Maryland now has a total of 700,553 confirmed cases of COVID-19, also breaking a daily record of new cases in a single day by adding more than 14,000 within 24 hours, according to the state's Coronavirus dashboard. The surge in COVID-19 has largely been blamed on the highly infectious Omicron variant spreading throughout the state. The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases has also increased to nearly 21%. In addition, 11,522 people have now died from the virus in Maryland and 2,122 are hospitalized. Several hospitals throughout the state have declared emergencies or shifted to contingency…
Briarcliff, NY
Police & Fire
Covid-
19: Omicron Surge Affecting Staffing Levels For Essential Workers
The spread of the more-transmissible Omicron COVID-19 variant is leading to staffing shortages for some essential employers who have been hit hardest by the winter surge of the virus. Essential employees have been forced to call out of work en masse in recent weeks due to positive Omicron infections that have led to staffing shortages for first responders, healthcare workers, supermarket workers, flight crews, and other key professions. The shortages have led to hundreds of canceled flights, closed restaurants, and short-staffed retail stores, leaving workers frustrated and fatigued af…
Fairfield, CT
News
Covid-
19: CT National Guard To Help With Distribution Of Millions Of Masks, At-Home Tests
Gov. Ned Lamont has called on nearly 100 Connecticut National Guard soldiers and airmen to help with the logistical operations of distributing millions of at-home tests and N95 masks in the state. Lamont said the plan is to distribute three million at-home rapid tests and six million N95 masks to curb the spread of COVID-19 during the holiday season. Earlier report - COVID-19: CT To Distribute 3M At-Home Rapid Tests, 6M N95 Masks, Lamont Announces The masks and tests will be distributed to municipalities and school districts, which will then determine how to give them to resident…
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Gov. Hogan Announces Emergency Measures As Maryland Passes 2K
Covid-
19 Hospitalizations
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced emergency actions as COVID-19 hospitalizations have now reached record levels across the state, surpassing 2,000 cases. In a statement released on Facebook Hogan said: "It cannot be stressed enough that getting vaccinated and getting boosted are your strongest possible defenses against this virus and its variants." As we have been projecting, our statewide COVID-19 hospitalizations have now reached record levels and surpassed 2,000—a... Posted by Governor Larry Hogan on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Hogan says the surge in COVID-19 is driven prima…
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Maryland County Execs Reimpose Strict Mask Mandates As
Covid-
19 Spikes
Baltimore and Howard County Executives have recently re-imposed mask mandates but several other counties in Maryland are still on the fence, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise due to the Omicron variant. "If you do need to go out please, please wear the damn mask in public places," Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman said at his weekly briefing on Dec. 28. He says the County Council will be meeting next week to discuss mandating masks indoors. Frederick County could also follow suit if the mask mandate passes. County Executive Jan Gardner said in a tweet that she’s asking he…
Armonk, NY
News
Covid-
19: CDC Cuts Isolation Time In Half For Those Not Displaying Symptoms
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shortened the amount of time it recommends people isolate if they have contracted COVID-19 and are not experiencing symptoms. The CDC said in an announcement on Monday, Dec. 27, that based on what is currently known about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, it is reducing the recommended time for isolation from 10 days to five days for those who have tested positive and are asymptomatic. After leaving isolation, people should wear a mask for the next five days when around others, the CDC said. Health officials said those who are …
Brookfield, CT
News
Covid-
19: CT To Distribute 3M At-Home Rapid Tests, 6M N95 Masks, Lamont Announces
Connecticut residents will soon have access to millions of COVID-19 at-home rapid tests and N95 masks under a new plan announced by Governor Ned Lamont. The plan announced on Monday, Dec. 27, is an effort to help curb the spread of COVID-19 during the heavy travel and holiday season, Lamont said. The first allocation will include the distribution of 500,000 iHealth kits – each containing two tests for a total of one million tests – that will be designated for the general public. The distribution of these kits is scheduled to begin on Thursday, Dec. 30, and is expected to run through …
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