THE WORLD READS WHITE PLAINS CITIZENETREPORTER — 8,324,077 VISITS IN ONE YEAR | 2,905,611 VISITORS VISIT 8,324,077 TIMES 3 TIMES EVERY DAY IN ONE YEAR. HIGHEST ACTIVITY IN WPCNR HISTORY.White PlainsCitizeNetReporter lifted its worldwide visits from unique visitors to wpcnr.com to 8,324,077,a 1,306,419 increase in visits in one year from 7,017,658 visits to the site last year which covers White Plains and Westchester County. The 8,324,077 visits were made by 2,005,611 unique visitors who visited wpcnr an average of 3 visits a day. ON JULY 20- -2026 visitors have accessed wpcnr and made 3,072 visits an average of 1.6 visits. In the last week 33,495 individual vistors made 54,458 visits, averaging 1.6 visits. In the last month, 152,940 visitors recorded 229,338 visits (1.5 visits)

STATUS OF MONKEYPOX IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY USA 12 ACTIVE CASES: MPOX VAX AVAILABLE IN WHITE PLAINS MONDAY. VACCINATION SCHEDULE ISSUED BELOW

Posted on July 16, 2022 by John Bailey

COUNTY EXECUTIVE GEORGE LATIMER GIVES UPDATE ON

MONKEYPOX IN WESTCHESTER.

VACCINES ONLY GIVEN TO PERSONS OVER 18 IF YOU SHOW SYMPTOMS OF DISEASE. ONLY PEOPLE . MUST CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT MONDAY 12 NOON 914-813-5000. 2 SHOTS OF THE POX VAX REQUIRED WITHIN 4 WEEKS

Watch the full News Conference Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_yUTpx30KE

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER From the Westchester County Department of Communications. July 16, 2022 UPDATED 5:45 P.M. E.DT. BY EDITOR:

County Executive George Latimer and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler confirmed Friday there are 12 active cases of orthopoxvirus, also known as Monkeypox, in Westchester. To prevent further spread of the virus, the Westchester County Health Department will be holding Monkeypox vaccine clinics starting Monday. The County is focused on getting the symptomatic tested, vaccinating those exposed and educating the public.

The county has received supplies of the monkeypox vaccine and will begin administerting the first shots Monday at various locations. Only persons 18 or older are cleared for the vaccine. According to Dr. Amler you must be diagnosed with symptoms of the disease to receive the vaccine. Dr. Amler said the vaccine unlike the covid vaccine can act as a “prophylactic” and cure the disease. The disease if untreated with the vaccine can last 4 weeks.

Pictures of a monkeypox victim showing how the disease affects the skin (Provided by Editor)

Close up of a typical Monkeypox pustule (upper left) should you get the disease (Provided by Editor)

Latimer said: “While the risk for Monkeypox remains low for Westchester County residents, we want everyone to be aware that this virus can spread from person to person. Monkeypox can be transferred from the time symptoms begin, until the rash has fully healed and a new layer of skin has formed. If you feel you are exhibiting symptoms of the virus, we encourage you get vaccinated as soon as possible.”

Amler said: “We should not be alarmed, but we should stay informed about the symptoms and how the virus is spread. Residents should seek care immediately if they present symptoms consistent with Monkeypox, such as rashes or lesions. This will help us to prevent a further spread of the virus in the County.”

Dr. Amler said the disease can also be picked from the clothing an infected person with Monkey Pox as worn.

Testing for Monkeypox is done by swabbing a lesion. To be tested a lesion must be present, or an individual must have had an exposure in 14 days or fewer. Testing is now being processed at commercial labs in New York State, and results are returned within 48 hours.

The Monkeypox vaccine is a two dose vaccine with 28 days between doses for adults 18+. Westchester County received 450 doses of MPX vaccine from New York State in the first batch, and 520 doses in the second batch. The County Health Department is working with New York State to obtain more vaccine.

The Phase I Plan for MPX vaccine distribution is as follows:

Provider	Doses
Westchester Medical Center	100
Open Door Family Medical Center	100
White Plains Hospital/Family Medicine Clinic	10
St John’s Riverside Hospital’s Hope Community Center.	100
Westchester County Department of Health	50
Remaining Supply	90

The Phase II Plan for MPX vaccine distribution is as follows:

The Westchester County Health Department will hold clinics on Mondays from 12-3 p.m., and Wednesdays from 4-7 p.m. at 134 Court Street, White Plains. This is by appointment only, and individuals must attest that they meet the criteria. To make an appointment, visit the Health Department Website or call 914-995-5800.

All positive cases of a County resident are required to be reported to the Westchester County Health Department, who will conduct contact tracing. If the contact meets the criteria, they should reach out to the Health Department or one of the other locations listed above to be vaccinated.

Westchester County is working closely with its LGBTQ Advisory Board and The Loft to educate the public and reach those who are most at risk.

Mr. Latimer said there were currently 1,470 persons nationwide who have monkeypox. Of that 1,470, 414 are in the State of New York and 389 of them are in New York City. Westchester as of 6 PM Saturday evening was reported to have 16 cases, (four more since Friday morning.

For more information on Monkeypox, visit: health.ny.gov/Monkeypox.

WHITE PLAINS WEEK THE JULY 15 REPORT ON WWW.WPCOMMUNITYMEDIA.ORG RIGHT NOW WITH JOHN BAILEY AND GUEST ANCHOR, WESTCHESTER NEWSMAN BOB MARRONE NOT ONE BUT TWO ANCHORS TO STEADY THE SHIP

Posted on July 15, 2022 by John Bailey

**JOHN BAILEY AND BOB MARRONE AND THE NEWS TONIGHT** TOGETHER AGAIN!

**WESTCHESTER RADIO AND WESTCHESTER TALK RADIO NEWSMAN BOB MARRONE–OPINIONATED, INFORMED, INSIGHTFUL**, **BLUNT WITH SEASONED PERSPECTIVE**

**ELECTRIC SHOCK!** SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER STOPS SUSTAINING–CON ED GETS YOUR BUSINESS NO LEADER EXCEPT PAUL FEINER TALKS ABOUT THIS? CRIMMINY!! WHERE IS THE GOVERNOR, LEGISLATORS, SENATORS, CONGRESSPERSONS, STATE SENATORS, ASSEMBLY PERSONS ON THIS DEAL?

**The JANET DIFIORE DEPARTURE AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS IN NY**

**WHITE PLAINS WEEK FIGURES OUT YOUR NEW ELECTRIC BILL FROM CON ED THIS MONTH**

**COVID ON CRUISE IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY–** NEW YORK STATE

**COUNTY EXECUTIVE COVID BRIEFING OF THE WEEK**

White Plains, Scarsdale Mamaroneck Democratic Parties HOLD ZOOMED Primary Forum for 16th Congressional District Monday, July 18 PRIMARY IS AUGUST 23.

Posted on July 14, 2022 by John Bailey

**The newly drawn 16th Congressional District shown on the left, with four candidates running). The State Senate Districts 35 & 37 are on the right (uncontested on the right)**

WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2022. From The White Plains Democratic City Committee July 14, 2022:

The Scarsdale Democratic Town Committee and the Town of Mamaroneck Democratic Committee will sponsor an online candidate forum for the Democratic candidates for Congress in the newly redistricted 16th Congressional District on Monday July 18 from 7:30-9 p.m. The new 16^th CD will cover much of Westchester County and The Bronx.

All four candidates have agreed have agreed to participate in the Zoom webinar that will be moderated by Scarsdale Democratic Chair Myra Saul, Mamaroneck Democratic Chair Verena Arnabal, and White Plains Democratic Chair Tim James. They will draw from questions submitted by members of the three committees.

The participants are: incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Westchester County Board of Legislators members Vedat Gashi (District 4) and Catherine Parker (District 7), and attorney Mark Jaffe, CEO of the Greater New York Chamber of Commerce.

Voters and other interested parties are invited to join the forum by registering in advance at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MSrtHBs2R2iZGzDCAcSPhw.

After registering, registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

COVID ON CRUISE: SPREADING STEADY

Posted on July 14, 2022 by John Bailey

360 NEW CASES A DAY FOR 4 DAYS —478 NEW COVID CASES WEDNESDAY

WESTCHESTER CREEPING SURGE AT MIDWEEK CONTINUES.

5^TH WEEK IN THE LAST 6 SHOWING INCREASE IN CASES: END OF WEEK: PROJECTS TO 2,500 NEW CASES (360 A DAY)

WPCNR CORONA VIRUS SURVEILLANCE . From the New York State Covid Tracker. Observation and Analysis by John F. Bailey. July 14, 2022:

Governor Kathy Hochul’s covid report today recorded Westchester County new covid positive persons numbered 478, bringing the 4 day total beginning Sunday to 1,424 persons 350 persons daily.

If total new positives to come Thursday,Friday and Saturday in the county remain the same without going up, the county will top 2,500 infections for the week, the third consecutive week of an increase in covid cases, and 5^th of the last six weeks.

The total new Westcheste covid cases infections since July 1 stands at 4,377.

As WCNR has reported the June 2021 infections of new covid in the euphoria of opening up and relaxing covid precautions (with complete state legislature approval) produced 450 new infections. June of 2022 has produced 9,991, that is 333 infections a day compared to 15 a day last June.

What did the 450 infections produce last July after it was “anything goes” time? 57 infections a day, a total of 1,724 for the month…starting a third wave in August, a 4^th wave in November and a 5^th wave the largest in January.

The infections in July 2022 right now stand at 4,377 through the first 14 days of the month. That is a 40% increase over what last July social habits of the county population went back to “normal.”

With 10,000 infections in June working out there and only spread to 1 other person. We will have 10,000 new infections in July. The evidence of this phenomenon of a demonstrated strong surge every week 2 days after the weekend shows people are coming down with covid faster, and feeling they have to get tested, go to a doctor and get a Lab test and are getting positive.

The after thought I have is that since on lab reported tests are being counted in the state figures and the infections rates of the small tests administered in the county means there is a lot more covid positives out there we do not know about.

Hospitalizations reported by the Center for Disease Control are also filling up County Hospitals. County Executive George Latimer put hospitalizations at 150 in his Monday briefing put covid is putting more persons in the ICU units.