COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.9K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.9K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees Nearly 1.9K New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County The Hudson Valley saw nearly 1,900 newly reported COVID-19 cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 9. The positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley the last three days is as follows. Wednesday, Jan. 6: 8.21 percent Thursday, Jan. 7: 8.12 percent Friday, Jan. 8: 7.97 percent Here is a breakdown of new cases in each of the Hudson Valley's seven counties: Westchester, 853 Dutchess, 289 Orange, 255 Rockland, 216 Ulster, 120 Putnam, 94 Sullivan, 36 Total: 1,863 There are a total of 985 hospitalizations in the Hudson Valley as of Satur…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Positive-Test Rate Increase; Latest Breakdown By County The positive COVID-19 infection rate of those tested in the Hudson Valley has dipped slightly, but stayed relatively steady as New York continues combating the new "holiday surge" of the virus. In the past three days, the positive infection rate in the Hudson Valley rose from 8.33 percent on Monday, Jan. 4, down to 8.18 percent the following day, and back up to 8.21 percent on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Hospitalizations are down slightly, to 951 in the Hudson Valley, down from 986 earlier this week on Tuesday, Jan. 5. The number represents 0.04 percent of the region's population. As of Thursday, J…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,200 New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate COVID-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,200 New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate
Covid-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 3,200 New Cases, Another Increase In Infection Rate Long Island saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive infection rate, along with nearly 3,200 newly reported cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Saturday, Jan. 2. There were 1,786 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,409 in Nassau for a total of 3,195. The positive infection rate on Long Island the last five days is as follows. Monday, Dec. 28: 6.85 percent Tuesday, Dec. 29: 7.49 percent Wednesday, Dec. 30: 8.04 percent Thursday, Dec. 31: 8.42 percent Friday, Jan. 1: 8.82 percent There are a total of 1,415 hospitalizations …
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,400-Plus New Cases, Increase In Infection Rate; Totals By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 3,400-Plus New Cases, Increase In Infection Rate; Totals By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 3,400-Plus New Cases, Increase In Infection Rate; Totals By County Long Island saw a new increase in the COVID-19 positive infection rate, along with more than 3,400 new cases, according to data released by the New York State Department of Health on Friday, Jan. 1. There were 1,874 new cases in Suffolk County and another 1,556 in Nassau for a total of 3,430. The positive infection rate on Long Island the last four days is as follows. Monday, Dec. 28: 6.85 percent Tuesday, Dec. 29: 7.49 percent Wednesday, Dec. 30: 8.04 percent Thursday, Dec. 31:8.42 percent There are a total of 1,443 hospitalizations on Long Island as of Friday, Jan. 1 with appr…
COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,366 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County COVID-19: Long Island Sees 2,366 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County
Covid-19: Long Island Sees 2,366 New Cases; Latest Breakdown By County Long Island saw a total of 2,366 new COVID-19 infections, according to information released by state health officials on Friday, Dec. 25. There were 1,270 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk (a slight decrease from the day before) and 1,096 in Nassau (a slight increase over a day earlier) on Thursday, Dec. 24, as Long Island saw a total of 2,366 new cases. That's an increase of 16 from Wednesday, Dec. 23.  There are currently 1,169 patients hospitalized with COVID on Long Island, with 25 percent of hospital beds available in Nassau and Suffolk. A total of 629 of 817 ICU beds are occupie…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees 1,200-Plus New Cases; Latest Data, Including Positive-Test Rate More than 1,200 new COVID-19 were reported in the Hudson Valley as the region’s positive infection rate continues to rise. On Monday, Dec. 14, a total of 1,219 new COVID-19 cases were being reported in the mid-Hudson region, which continues contending with the second wave of new COVID-19 cases. The number of new cases in the Hudson Valley, by county, according to the state Department of Health on Tuesday, Dec. 15:  Westchester: 560; Dutchess: 192; Rockland: 151; Orange: 136; Ulster: 92; Putnam: 74; Sullivan: 14. A total of 124,536 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in the Hudson Vall…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available In Hudson Valley COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available In Hudson Valley
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Hospital Beds Available In Hudson Valley New York is seeing a surge in new COVID-19 cases, leading to more patients being admitted to hospitals, the ICU, and ultimately being intubated for treatment of the virus, causing concerns for some officials. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his administration have been closely monitoring the recent rise in cases as they look to ensure that New York’s hospital system doesn’t get overwhelmed by an influx of patients. Related story - COVID-19: NY Implements 'Surge & Flex' Hospital Protocol “As we continue to see the number of COVID cases rise in New York and across the nation, it's critical that we…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases To 6.9 Percent; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases To 6.9 Percent; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Positive-Test Rate Increases To 6.9 Percent; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw the positive rate for COVID-19 testing increase a day after it spiked a full percentage point, according to data released by the state on Saturday, Dec. 5. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under the state's Micro-Cluster strategy is 6.17 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 4.59 percent. Within the focus areas, 54,956 test results were reported Friday, Dec. 4, yielding 3,389 positives. In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas, 160,445 test results were reported, yielding 7,372 positives. The positive testing rates for the last…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hospitalizations Up Nearly 150 Percent Over Three Weeks COVID-19: Hudson Valley Hospitalizations Up Nearly 150 Percent Over Three Weeks
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Hospitalizations Up Nearly 150 Percent Over Three Weeks The total number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in the Hudson Valley has risen by nearly 150 percent in the past three weeks as the virus continues to spread rapidly throughout the region. In the past three weeks, there have been 305 new COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals in the state's designated mid-Hudson Valley region, the fourth most in the state behind New York City (642), Long Island (366), and Western New York (307). Currently, there are 509 reported COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Hudson Valley. The three-week bump in new cases represents a 148.78 percent increase in …
COVID-19: UMass Memorial Enacts Emergency Plan COVID-19: UMass Memorial Enacts Emergency Plan
Covid-19: UMass Memorial Enacts Emergency Plan It’s a full emergency at UMass Memorial Health Center. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, around noon, hospital leaders said the Worcester medical care facility would shift into an “emergency operation plan” due to COVID-19, according to the Worcester Business Journal. The Worcester-based health care system is attending to a “critically” high number of patients, making the switch necessary. The emergency procedures include faster patient discharges, virtual control of the command center, tightening travel restrictions, and rescheduling any operations that can be delayed. Between Worcester’s St. Vincent…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest County Totals COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest County Totals
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest County Totals The Hudson Valley saw another new increase in the COVID-19 positive rate for testing, according to data released by New York State on Saturday, Nov. 28. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under the state's Micro-Cluster strategy is 5.65 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 3.45 percent.  Within the focus areas, 36,745 test results were reported Friday, Nov. 27, yielding 2,076 positives.  In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas, 115,610 test results were reported, yielding 3,987 positives. The positive testing rates for the last five days i…
COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County COVID-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County
Covid-19: Hudson Valley Sees New Increase In Positivity Rate; Latest Totals By County The Hudson Valley has seen a new increase in the positivity rate for COVID-19 testing, according to newly released data on Saturday, Nov. 21. The positive testing rate in all focus areas under the state's Micro-Cluster strategy is 4.34 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 2.49 percent. Within the focus areas, 42,316 test results were reported Friday, Nov. 20, yielding 1,839 positives. In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas,165,591 test results were reported, yielding 4,133 positives.  Here are positivity testing rates for the last three days in t…