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'Ironic Twist Of Fate' For Temple Hills Nurse Fighting Cancer Amid Husband's Job Loss
Ketsia Kendall has spent her life caring for her community, and now it's time to return the favor.
The 33-year-old as the nurse from Prince George's County embarks on a difficult journey to recover from multiple medical maladies.
Last September, Ketsia, who has ties to Laurel and Temple Hills, was diagnosed with leukemia, according to a GoFundMe launched for her and her husband, Gregory Kendall.
"For the past three years, she has worked tirelessly as a cardiac nurse and patient advocate, earning several Daisy Awards for superior nursing excellence," the campaign launched by her sister, Eli…
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County, Other Data
More than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley in the past 24 hours, though the seven-day average positive infection rate is on the decline.
A total of 1,056 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley, according to the latest data from health officials, as the seven-day average infection rate dropped from 4.25 percent over the weekend to 4.12 percent on Wednesday, March 3.
Statewide, the average seven-day positive infection rate dipped slightly from 3.18 percent over the weekend to 3.12 percent, the lowest since late November.
As of Thursday, March 4, ther…
Covid-19: Westchester Sees Slight Uptick In Cases; Here's Brand-New Breakdown By Community
Westchester saw a slight uptick in active COVID-19 cases, though the overall virus-related numbers continue to trend in the right direction.
Health officials in Westchester are monitoring 6,878 active COVID-19 cases, up from approximately 6,600 earlier in the week, but down from more than 7,300 late last week and more than 11,000 cases three weeks ago.
Approximately 400 COVID-19 patients are being treated in Westchester hospitals, down from 566 as recently as Sunday, Jan. 24.
New virus-related deaths brought the total to 2,210 - 2,041 Westchester residents - in the county since the pandemi…
Covid-19: Death Toll Tops 2K; New Rundown Of Westchester Cases By Community
More than 2,000 Westchester residents have now died from COVID-19, though the number of active cases continues dropping as the vaccine becomes more readily available.
Westchester reported 12 new COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total to 2,175 fatalities, including 2,010 county residents.
There are now 7,353 active COVID-19 cases, down from nearly 9,000 last week, and there have been a total of 100,504 confirmed infections out of more than 1.9 million tested since the beginning of the pandemic.
On Thursday, Feb. 11, there were 12,442 COVID-19 tests administered in Westchester, re…
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1,700 New Cases; Latest Data
The Hudson Valley saw nearly 1,700 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Sunday, Jan. 24.
The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley the last three days is as follows:
Thursday, Jan.21: 6.91 percent
Friday, Jan. 22: 6.92 percent
Saturday, Jan. 23: 6.85 percent
Here's a rundown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties:
Westchester, 821
Orange County, 276
Dutchess, 190
Rockland, 176
Putnam, 103
Ulster County, 98
Sullivan, 21
Total: 1,685
There are a total of 1,009 hospitalizations in the Hudson …
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Rundown Of New Hudson Valley Cases By County, Latest Data
Despite seeing nearly 2,000 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley, the overall positive infection rate in the region continues to drop after spiking earlier this month following the holiday season.
In the Hudson Valley, the positive infection rate dipped from 7.13 percent on Monday, Jan. 18 to 7.0 percent the following day, down to 6.98 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 20, and 6.91 percent on Thursday, Jan. 21.
The statewide average is down to 6.15 percent after beginning at 6.34 percent during that time span.
Hospitalizations are up slightly, to 1,071 in the Hudson Valley, after h…
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Rundown By County
Despite seeing hundreds of newly confirmed COVID-19 cases, the overall positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley is trending in the right direction after spiking earlier this month.
In the Hudson Valley, the positive infection rate dipped from 7.37 percent on Saturday, Jan. 16 to 7.25 percent the following day, and down to 7.13 percent on Monday, Jan. 18, while the statewide average is at 6.34 percent, down from 6.45 percent on Saturday.
Hospitalizations are up slightly, to 1,061 in the Hudson Valley, after hitting 997 late last week. The number represents 0.04 percent of the region's po…
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.5K-Plus New Cases; Latest Data By County
The Hudson Valley saw nearly 1,500 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 17.
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The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley for the last three days is as follows.
Friday, Jan. 15: 7.51 percent
Saturday, Jan. 16: 7.37 percent
Sunday, Jan. 15: 725 percent
Here are the number of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's counties:
Westchester, 712
Dutchess, 214
Orange County, 188…
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2.4K-Plus New Cases, Increase In Positive-Test Rate; Latest Data
Long Island saw more than 2,400 newly reported COVID-19 cases, as well as a slight increase in the positive-test rate, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Monday, Jan. 17.
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There were 1,362 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,110 in Nassau for a total of 2,472.
The positive infection rate on Long Island for the last three days is as follows.
Friday, Jan. 15: 8.06 percent
Saturday, Jan. 16: 7.81 percent
Sunday, Jan. 17: 7.84 perce…
