Westchester County Under State Of Emergency As COVID-19 Hospitalizations Double
Westchester County has seen its hospitalization numbers more than double over the past few weeks, County Executive George Latimer said Monday.
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Westchester County has seen its hospitalization numbers more than double over the past few weeks, County Executive George Latimer said Monday.
The new variant has been found in at least a dozen states, but for now, the Delta strain remains dominant.
This comes as New York City is also extending the vaccine mandate for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment to include children ages 5 to 11.
With more people now getting COVID-19 booster shots, some New Yorkers are struggling to book an appointment.
Beginning December 14th, kids 5-11 must show proof of at least one dose for indoor dining, fitness, or entertainment. The same will also apply for high-risk extracurricular activities in schools.
The rules are adopted from a vote by the state Board of Medical Examiners.
Using health data from an employee wellness program, researchers looked at blood pressure dating back to 2018, 2019 and 2020 for nearly half a million adults with an average age of 46.
New travel rules took effect at midnight, requiring everyone entering the U.S. to provide proof of a negative COVID test within one calendar day of their flight.
Starting Dec. 14, the vaccine mandate for indoor activities will include children ages 5 to 11, as well.
According to state officials, a man in his 60s from Hartford County developed mild symptoms on Nov. 27.
There was no immediate word on the location of the new cases, nor their severity.
New Jersey has reported its first case of the Omicron variant.
Reading to children is critical for their development, and in the digital age, many parents turn to technology, but research suggests that actual books may be better for young children.
Right now, the New York Blood Center has just one or two day's supply of blood on the shelves. That should be at five to seven days.
Officials said two of the cases are in Queens and one is in Brooklyn. The exact location of the fourth case in New York City is unknown.
