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Suffolk MA
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First Potential Human-To-Human Monkeypox Case Detected In US First Potential Human-To-Human Monkeypox Case Detected In US
First Potential Human-To-Human Monkeypox Case Detected In US The first possible case of human-to-human transmission of the monkeypox virus in the US has been detected, according to a report in the Daily Mail. With new cases of the virus on the rise - including more than a dozen infections in at least eight states, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) - officials are cautioning that one incident may be tied to human transmission. Related story - US Releasing Monkeypox Vaccine From National Stockpile For This Group Of Americans The case was first reported by Daily Mail, which said that a person in Colorado is being investigated for the vi…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield
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COVID-19: CT Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown COVID-19: CT Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown
Covid-19: CT Positive-Test Rate Stays On Decline; New Case Rundown The positive COVID-19 infection rate in Connecticut continues to decline as it remains to hover below 2 percent, though the number of patients being treated for the virus in state hospitals rose slightly. In the latest COVID-19 update released by the state Department of Health, there were 61,112 tests administered over the weekend, resulting in 1,097 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for a 1.80 percent positive infection rate of those tested. Four new patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals with new COVID-19 cases, leaving 241 still being treated for the virus statewide. …

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
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COVID-19: Westchester Hits New Vaccination Milestone COVID-19: Westchester Hits New Vaccination Milestone
Covid-19: Westchester Hits New Vaccination Milestone Westchester County has hit a new benchmark as it continues to be among the leaders in New York in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Tuesday, Aug. 3, 80 percent of adult residents 18 and over living in Westchester have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the seventh most among all counties in New York, health officials said. According to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the 80 percent vaccination rate equates to 653,829 people vaccinated out of a total population of 967,612 in Westchester. Health officials noted that Westchester is outpacing the national…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
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COVID-19: Pfizer, Moderna Release Clinical Trial Results On Response Against Virus Variants COVID-19: Pfizer, Moderna Release Clinical Trial Results On Response Against Virus Variants
Covid-19: Pfizer, Moderna Release Clinical Trial Results On Response Against Virus Variants Both Pfizer and Moderna - two of the three COVID-19 vaccines approved for distribution in the US - have seen promising results in combating variants of the virus in recent studies. This week, both pharmaceutical companies released results of clinical trials that show the vaccines are effective in combating COVID-19 variants, including the prominent strains from South Africa and Brazil. Moderna has been testing a 50-microgram dose of its vaccine in previously vaccinated people, which found the booster dose increased neutralizing antibody responses against the original virus as well as the va…

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by Zak Failla
The Berkshires
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COVID-19: Here's How Many Massachusetts Residents Have Now Gotten At Least One Vaccine Dose COVID-19: Here's How Many Massachusetts Residents Have Now Gotten At Least One Vaccine Dose
Covid-19: Here's How Many Massachusetts Residents Have Now Gotten At Least One Vaccine Dose Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker has almost reached his administration’s goal of vaccinating more than four million residents in the Commonwealth. Baker said that Massachusetts is on track to meet its goal of vaccinating 4.1 million people by early June, with the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that 3.9 million people have been fully or partially vaccinated as of Monday, May 3. An additional 180,000 Massachusetts residents are also scheduled to receive their first dose within the next week. Baker also announced that the state is prepared to expand…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich
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COVID-19: CT Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions COVID-19: CT Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions
Covid-19: CT Sets Date To End Most Capacity Restrictions Most COVID-19 capacity restrictions are set to be lifted in Connecticut as part of a regionally-minded approach that is being taken by top lawmakers in the tri-state area. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced early on Monday, May 3 that he had been working with Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on a plan that will see pandemic-related capacity restrictions largely lifted in all three states as of Wednesday, May 19. Beginning that day, restrictions will be lifted for: Restaurants; Museums; Theaters; Broadway; Retail; Shops; Gyms and fitness centers; Amusement an…

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by Zak Failla
Pleasantville
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COVID-19: Moderna Announces How Long Vaccine Can Be Stored, How Many Doses It Will Make In 2022 COVID-19: Moderna Announces How Long Vaccine Can Be Stored, How Many Doses It Will Make In 2022
Covid-19: Moderna Announces How Long Vaccine Can Be Stored, How Many Doses It Will Make In 2022 New data has found that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine vials will maintain its efficacy and stability for several months if it is properly stored at temperatures found in refrigerators. Currently, the vaccine is approved to be stored in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 30 days and up to seven months at minus 4 Fahrenheit. However, new data from Moderna found that it could support a three-month refrigerated shelf life that could “facilitate easier distribution to doctor’s offices and other smaller settings” if authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). …

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
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COVID-19: New Vaccination Sites Open On Long Island COVID-19: New Vaccination Sites Open On Long Island
Covid-19: New Vaccination Sites Open On Long Island New pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites have been set up on Long Island. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that a new site was opening at Kennedy Memorial Park in Hempstead, along with one at St. Peter’s of Alcantara in Port Washington. Related story - COVID-19: These Mass Vaccination Sites Are Now Open To Walk-Ins Age 16-Plus In NY In Port Washington, the site will be outfitted to vaccinate approximately 600 residents, while the Hempstead site will have the capacity to administer upwards of 300 doses. Curran said that the new sites come as part of the county’s outreach ef…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich
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COVID-19: Here's How Many Have Missed Scheduled Second Dose Of Vaccine So Far, CDC Says COVID-19: Here's How Many Have Missed Scheduled Second Dose Of Vaccine So Far, CDC Says
Covid-19: Here's How Many Have Missed Scheduled Second Dose Of Vaccine So Far, CDC Says A larger number of Americans are skipping their scheduled second shot for the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new data released from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC found that most recently, more than five million people, approximately 8 percent of those receiving vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech - which require two doses several weeks apart to complete the process - have skipped their second doses. That number is up from approximately 3.4 percent a month ago as the country was ramping up its vaccination program. Officials noted that the CDC is still coll…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich
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COVID-19: 13 New Deaths Reported In CT; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: 13 New Deaths Reported In CT; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: 13 New Deaths Reported In CT; Latest Case Breakdown By County, Community More than a dozen new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Connecticut over the weekend as the overall positive infection rate hovered around 3 percent after spiking last week. Between Friday, April 9, and Monday, April 12, there were 98,891 COVID-19 tests administered, resulting in a total of 2,985 laboratory-confirmed new infections for a 3.02 percent positive infection rate.  Over that stretch, an additional 13 new COVID-19 fatalities were reported as the death toll rose to 7,957 since the pandemic began last year. Seven more COVID-19 patients were discharged from Connecticut h…

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by Zak Failla
Rye
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COVID-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled For Westchester COVID-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled For Westchester
Covid-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled For Westchester A new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site is being set up in Westchester as the state works to provide the first doses of the vaccine to thousands of New Yorkers. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 10, there will be health officials administering first doses of the COVID vaccine at Mount Hope AME Zion Church on Lake Street in White Plains. It is among 16 new community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online at churches, community centers, public housing complexes, and cultural centers in downstate New York to “bolster the state’s commitment to ensuring fairness and equity in the vac…

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by Zak Failla
Suffolk NY
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COVID-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled For Long Island COVID-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled For Long Island
Covid-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Site Scheduled For Long Island A new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site is being set up on Long Island as the state works to provide the first doses of the vaccine to thousands of New Yorkers. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 14, the Roosevelt Library on West Fulton Avenue will be administering first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine  It is among 16 new community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online at churches, community centers, public housing complexes, and cultural centers in downstate New York to “bolster the state’s commitment to ensuring fairness and equity in the vaccine distribution process.” Th…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
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COVID-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites To Launch In Westchester COVID-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites To Launch In Westchester
Covid-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites To Launch In Westchester A pair of new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are being set up in Westchester as the state looks to provide the first doses of the vaccine to thousands of New Yorkers. Those sites are: New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza from Thursday, April 1 through 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 3; Greenburgh Neighborhood Central, 295 Knollwood Road from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 3. They are among 18 new community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online at churches, community centers, public housing complexes, and cultural centers in downstate New York to “bolster the state’s commit…

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by Zak Failla
Clarkstown
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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Rockland County Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Rockland County Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Rockland County Cases By Community The number of active COVID-19 cases in Rockland is down slightly in the past week, though the number of virus-related deaths continues to rise across the county. As of Tuesday, March 30, there were 1,644 active COVID-19 cases in Rockland, down more than 100 from last week as the death toll rose to 917 in the county. There are currently 59 COVID-19 patients being treated in Rockland hospitals down from 72, though the county's overall positive infection rate remains among the highest in New York. There have now been a total of 43,237 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Rockland out of nearly…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
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COVID-19: NY Now Encouraging Houses Of Worship To Be Vaccination Sites COVID-19: NY Now Encouraging Houses Of Worship To Be Vaccination Sites
Covid-19: NY Now Encouraging Houses Of Worship To Be Vaccination Sites New York is calling on all houses of worship of all denominations to sign up as vaccination sites as part of the state’s “Roll Up Your Sleeve” COVID-19 campaign. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Westchester County at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon on Monday, March 22 to announce the new campaign to promote houses of worship of all faiths across the state to sign up as vaccination sites for their communities.  Houses of worship have all been given the green light to serve as points of distribution for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning in April. As part of this new campaign, medic…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
Politics
New Cuomo Controversy: Vaccine Czar Calls County Executives To Gauge Their Loyalty To Governor New Cuomo Controversy: Vaccine Czar Calls County Executives To Gauge Their Loyalty To Governor
New Cuomo Controversy: Vaccine Czar Calls County Executives To Gauge Their Loyalty To Governor Embattled New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration took another hit as reports have emerged that one of his longest-serving and most-trusted advisers who is now serving COVID-19 vaccine czar made calls to Democratic county executives to gauge support for the three-term governor before discussing the state's vaccine program and distribution. On Sunday, March 14, both The New York Times and Washington Post reported that Larry Schwartz, who is overseeing the state’s vaccination efforts, made calls to county officials to check on Cuomo’s support and discuss ongoing immunization efforts. The …

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
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COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County COVID-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County
Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Hudson Valley Cases By County The fewest number of New Yorkers are hospitalized with COVID-19 since early December, but the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley continues to slowly rise. According to the state Department of Health, the average seven-day COVID-19 infection rate rose in the Hudson Valley for the third straight day, up to 4.34 percent on Wednesday, March 10, the highest rate of New York's 10 regions. A total of 1,016 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley out of thousands of tests administered in the area on Wednesday, officials announced. Statewide, the average seven-day positive i…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant
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COVID-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Launch In Hudson Valley, Including One In Westchester COVID-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Launch In Hudson Valley, Including One In Westchester
Covid-19: New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Launch In Hudson Valley, Including One In Westchester Two new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are being set up in the Hudson Valley this week to provide first doses to thousands of New Yorkers. Those sites are: Westchester County: Thomas H Slater Center on Fisher Court in White Plains on Saturday, March 13. Sullivan County: Monticello Raceway on Route 17B on Friday, March 12. Appointments have already been filled at each site. They are among 14 new community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week at churches, community centers, public housing complexes, and cultural centers in downstate New York to “bolster the state’s …

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
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COVID-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Launch On Long Island COVID-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Launch On Long Island
Covid-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Launch On Long Island A pair of new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are being set up on Long Island this week to provide the first doses of the vaccine to thousands of New Yorkers. Those sites are: Nassau County: Glen Cove YMCA on Dosoris Lane on Thursday, March 11. Suffolk County: First Baptist Church of Riverhead on Northville Turnpike on Friday, March 12. They are among 14 new community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week at churches, community centers, public housing complexes, and cultural centers in downstate New York to “bolster the state’s commitment to ensuring fairness and equi…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
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COVID-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity COVID-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity
Covid-19: NY Restaurants Outside NYC Can Soon Increase Indoor Capacity Restaurants outside of New York City will soon be able to increase their indoor capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Those restaurants, which have been operating at 50 percent capacity, can now move to 75 percent capacity starting Friday, March 19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday, March 7.  Data has shown that restaurants can operate safely and in accordance with strict health protocols at 75 percent capacity, Cuomo said.  New York City restaurant capacity will remain at 35 percent capacity. "Our fight in the war against COVID-19 continues, but we are encouraged by th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Nassau
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COVID-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Open On Long Island COVID-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Open On Long Island
Covid-19: Two New Pop-Up Vaccination Sites Open On Long Island A pair of new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are being set up on Long Island this week to provide first doses to thousands of New Yorkers. Those sites are: Nassau County: Uniondale High School on Goodrich Street in Uniondale on Thursday, March 4.  Suffolk County: B.A.P.S. Swaminarayan Hindu Temple on Deshon Drive on Friday, March 5. They are among a dozen new community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week at churches, community centers, public housing complexes, and cultural centers in downstate New York to “bolster the state’s commitment to ensuring fairness a…

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by Zak Failla
Norwalk
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COVID-19: Here's How Many One-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Are Coming To Connecticut COVID-19: Here's How Many One-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Are Coming To Connecticut
Covid-19: Here's How Many One-Dose Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Are Coming To Connecticut Tens of thousands of doses of the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine have been earmarked for Connecticut as the state ramps up its vaccination program, Gov. Ned Lamont announced. Lamont said that approximately 39,000 new doses from the federal government are coming now that the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was approved for emergency use by the federal government over the weekend. The new allocation of vaccinations from Johnson & Johnson comes as teachers, daycare workers, and Connecticut residents over the age of 55 became eligible to receive the vaccine. Approximat…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich
Lifestyle
COVID-19: CT Teachers, Daycare Workers, Those 55-And-Over Start Getting Vaccines COVID-19: CT Teachers, Daycare Workers, Those 55-And-Over Start Getting Vaccines
Covid-19: CT Teachers, Daycare Workers, Those 55-And-Over Start Getting Vaccines Access to the coveted COVID-19 vaccine has just expanded in Connecticut, with teachers, daycare workers, and residents over the age of 55 now eligible to make vaccination appointments. As of 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 1, approximately a half-million new Connecticut residents are now eligible to schedule their appointments through the state’s website. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont previously said that educators and childcare workers who are now eligible will receive instructions on scheduling an appointment directly through their employers. Appointments can be scheduled online through the …

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by Zak Failla
Litchfield
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COVID-19: Here's How Many Doses Of New Johnson & Johnson Vaccine CT Will Get, Lamont Announces COVID-19: Here's How Many Doses Of New Johnson & Johnson Vaccine CT Will Get, Lamont Announces
Covid-19: Here's How Many Doses Of New Johnson & Johnson Vaccine CT Will Get, Lamont Announces Tens of thousands of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine have been earmarked for Connecticut, provided it gains federal approval for emergency use by an oversight committee, possibly as soon as this weekend. This week, the Food and Drug administration staff endorsed the new vaccine, which would only require one dose and is easier to store than the current Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Earlier story - COVID-19: One-Dose, Easy-To-Store New Vaccine Gets FDA Approval, Nears OK For Emergency Use If approved by the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee on F…

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by Zak Failla
Putnam
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COVID-19: Three New Hudson Valley Pop-Up Vaccination Sites To Open COVID-19: Three New Hudson Valley Pop-Up Vaccination Sites To Open
Covid-19: Three New Hudson Valley Pop-Up Vaccination Sites To Open Three new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are being set up in the Hudson Valley this week to provide first doses to thousands of New Yorkers. Those sites are: Westchester County:  Mount Kisco Senior Center, Mount KiscoOrange County: Mulberry House Senior Center, in Middletown, Newburgh Armory Unity Center, in Newburgh Appointments have already been filled at each site. They are among a dozen new community-based pop-up vaccination sites coming online this week at churches, community centers, public housing complexes, and cultural centers in downstate New York to “bolster the state…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield
News
COVID-19: White House Weighs In On CT's New, Age-Based Rollout Program COVID-19: White House Weighs In On CT's New, Age-Based Rollout Program
Covid-19: White House Weighs In On CT's New, Age-Based Rollout Program The White House has weighed in on Connecticut’s plan to move forward with an age-based eligibility approach to rolling out the COVID-19 vaccine. This week, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the state has a plan for the vaccine that will involve inoculating residents based on their age, though the federal government is still recommending prioritizing those with pre-existing conditions and frontline essential workers. Original story - COVID-19: Here Are New Vaccination Target Dates For All Age Groups Through Spring “We make recommendations at the federal level for a reason because …

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
News
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County For the third straight day, the Hudson Valley has seen a slight uptick in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though the number of active cases continues to drop. A total of 901 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley in the past 24. hours, according to the state Department of Health, as the seven-day average infection rate rose from 4.22 percent over the weekend to 4.23 percent as of Monday, Feb. 22. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent to 3.46 percent over the same stretch. Only Long Island (4.30 percent) and New York City (4.49 percent) have hi…

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by Zak Failla
Nassau
News
COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community COVID-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community
Covid-19: Here's Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases By Community The COVID-19 numbers on Long Island continue to trend in the right direction after both Nassau and Suffolk counties saw a slight uptick in cases over the weekend. More than 400 new COVID-19 cases were reported in both counties in the past 24 hours, according to the Department of Health, though the positive infection rate is on the decline. Over the weekend, the average seven-day positivity rate jumped to 4.35 percent, though it has dropped back down to 4.10 percent on Tuesday, Feb. 23, still among the highest in the state. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent to …

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by Zak Failla
White Plains
News
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positive-Test Rate; New Rundown Of Cases By County For the third straight day, the Hudson Valley has seen a slight uptick in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though the number of active cases continues to drop. A total of 901 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the Hudson Valley in the past 24. hours, according to the state Department of Health, as the seven-day average infection rate rose from 4.22 percent over the weekend to 4.23 percent as of Monday, Feb. 22. Statewide, the infection rate dipped slightly from 3.53 percent to 3.46 percent over the same stretch. Only Long Island (4.30 percent) and New York City (4.49 percent) have hi…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield
News
COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Jumps To Near 4 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community COVID-19: CT Positivity Rate Jumps To Near 4 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community
Covid-19: CT Positivity Rate Jumps To Near 4 Percent; New Breakdown By County, Community Connecticut saw a sharp rise in its positive COVID-19 infection rate, though the number of daily virus-related deaths dropped.  Gov. Ned Lamont reported that there were 34,656 COVID-19 tests administered in Connecticut on Monday, Feb. 21, resulting in 1,357 newly confirmed cases. The 3.92 percent infection rate is up from 2.58 percent the day before as the state has been hovering around 2 percent for the past week following a post-holiday surge of the virus.  Eleven new COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals, as health officials are now treating 511 active cases…

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by Zak Failla
Somers
News
COVID-19: New Vaccine Allocation Outlined For Westchester COVID-19: New Vaccine Allocation Outlined For Westchester
Covid-19: New Vaccine Allocation Outlined For Westchester Seven thousand new allocations of the COVID-19 vaccine are being distributed to locations throughout Westchester during the 11th week of the state’s vaccination program. Each week, the federal government supplies New York with between upwards of 300,000 doses of the vaccine - with more on the way - which are then distributed to different regions based on population. This week, Westchester was set to receive 7,000 more doses, up slightly from the past two weeks, which will be distributed across the county based on need and risk.  Those vaccines are then administered to those eligible, …

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by Zak Failla