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…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Stays Steadily High; New Breakdown By Community The COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island was actually down slightly from the previous day, but it is still approaching 4 percent as variants of the virus continue to plague New York and the rest of the country. 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, up to 3.59 percent on Sunday, Aug. 8, and back down to 3.57 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 …
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…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County Some regions in New York are seeing some COVID-19 relief, but the Hudson Valley isn't one of them as it saw another rise in the COVID-19 infection rate as a two-week trend continues as variants of the virus continue to rapidly spread. In the past week, according to the Department of Health, the seven-day average positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has dramatically jumped from under 2.30 percent to 2.84 percent as of Thursday, Aug. 5, down up from 2.75 percent the previous day. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.79 percent i…
COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Holds Steady; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Infection Rate Holds Steady; New Breakdown By Community
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…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By County Some of New York's 10 regions are showing some signs of improving COVID-19 numbers, though the Hudson Valley isn't one of them as the number of new infections continues to rise due to variants of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the two-week surge of new cases int he region continued, with the infection rate jumping to 2.75 percent of those tested, up from under 2.30 percent as recently as Saturday, July 31. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.74 percent in that same time frame. No new virus-related fatalities were reported in the Hudson V…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Infection-Rate Increase; New Breakdown By Community Some of New York's 10 regions are showing some signs of improving COVID-19 numbers, though Long Island isn't one of them as the number of new infections continues to rise due to variants of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the two-week surge of new cases of Long Island continued, with the infection rate jumping to 3.37 percent of those tested, up from under 3 percent as recently as Saturday, July 31.  The infection rate is the second-highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.74 percent in that same time fra…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Infection Rate Jumps Up Again; New Breakdown By County
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…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By Community The positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island has soared above 3 percent as New York - and the rest of the country - continues contending with the Delta variant 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 on Saturday, July 31 to 3.03 percent the following day, and up to 3.24 percent on Monday, Aug. 2. The infection rate is the third-highest of the state's 10 regions. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.65 percent in that same time frame.…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to soar as New York - and the rest of the country - continues contending with the Delta variant 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 on Saturday, July 31 to 2.34 percent the following day, and up to 2.40 percent on Monday, Aug. 2. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 2.46 percent to 2.65 percent in that same time frame. No new virus-related deaths were reported in the Hudson Valley,…
COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: Long Island Positive-Test Rate Increases Again; New Breakdown By County, Community Two new COVID-19-related deaths were reported on Long Island as the region's positive infection rate approaches 2.50 percent and the statewide average topped 2 percent for the first time in months. According to the Department of Health, the average seven-day positive COVID-19 infection rate on Long Island reached 2.42 percent on Tuesday, July 27 after hitting the 2 percent threshold last week. It had been below 1 percent for most of the spring and early summer. Statewide, the positive infection rate jumped from 1.97 percent on Monday, July 26 to 2.04 percent on July 27. The new virus-relat…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Spike In Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to surge as New York - and the rest of the country - battles the now-dominant Delta strain of the virus. According to the Department of Health, the seven-day average positive-testing rate for those tested in the Hudson Valley rose for the 10th straight day, up to 1.74 percent on Monday, July 26, up from 1.29 percent as recently as Friday, July 23. In the past week, the infection rate has risen more than .60 percent after COVID-19 numbers were below 1 percent for weeks for most of the spring and early summer. No new virus…