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CORONA VIRUS NEW CASES IN WESTCHESTER DOUBLES IN DECEMBER IN 18 DAYS FROM 10,526 TO 21,133. FRIDAY THE 18TH TOTAL POSITIVES ADDS 578 MORE : TOTAL AS OF 2 PM: 21,711 COVID INFECTIONS

Posted on December 19, 2020 by John Bailey

**The day-by-day growth rate in Corona Virus Positives from December 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 9.**

The growth rate in persons testing positive for coronavirus in Westchester County FROM DECEMBER 10 THROUGH December 16. The figures in black show the current new totals in Westchester County after just 6 Days from December 10. The 20,417 grew by 716 Westchester persons testing positive on Thursday to 21,133

WPCNR CORONAVIRUS REPORT. By John F. Bailey, based on statistics from Workbook NY Covid Tracker.

The number of persons testing positive in Westchester County for coronavirus doubles in 17 days from December 1 through December 17 from 10,526 Positives as of December 1st to 21,133 as of 2 PM Thursday December 17 according to the New York coronavirus tracker.

BULLETIN: ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, THE NEW WESTCHESTER PERSONS TESTING POSITIVE WAS 578 OF 9,478 TESTED. THIS BRINGS THE NEW TOTAL OF WESTCHESTER POSITIVES TO 21,711. THE INFECTION RATE WENT BACK UP TO 6.1%

Since November 21 when infections began rising from the 3.8% infection rate of November 21, the infection rate of persons testing positive has risen to just about 6%. Infections rose to 10,526 with coronavirus as of December 9 , 18 days since November 21 to 6%.

Now 8 days later on November 17, those infections have hit 21,133. The number of persons testing positive each day has hit 588 and rose to 716 on Thursday the 17th, though the infection rate slipped to 5.3%. What that shows, in my observation is the exponential ability of the disease to expand its infections to more people faster every day. A 5% infection rate each day combined with each infected person infecting two other people you are pushing 40,000 in a week.

At this rate, the 21,133 may infect 40,000 (2 other people each) in another week. This is a serious time for the county ability to handle the virus growth potential.

County Executive George Latimer said in his Covid Briefing Thursday, said the county was retiring its covid chart, pending establishing new links with state statistics to show the number of infections in individual towns and municipalities. Currently chart lists new cases, but does not list either infection rates, or growth rates of new infections, two statistics instrumental in showing whether communities need to address more proactive enforcement of masking, gathering, and business establishments and restaurant rules, church attendances.

Mount Vernon Mayor Shaywn Patterson-Howard said Mount Vernon has been successful in preventing Covid spread by enforcement of masking and social distancing and serving restrictions through enforcement and fines for violators without providing details.

The doubling of corona virus identified positive cases in one week since December 9 indicates citizens need to be more careful at the very least in protecting them selves from encountering the corona virus .

GOVERNOR CUOMO HOLIDAY WEEK MESSAGE

Posted on December 18, 2020 by John Bailey

WPCNR GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO CORONAVIRUS REPORT, DECEMBER 18, 2020:

On this snowy day, I have a simple message that we can all agree with. We want to slow the spread, we want to avoid shutdowns, and together we can do it. We slow the spread by being smart during the holiday season.

It’s a difficult situation and people need to come together. There’s a feeling of safety in your home and there’s a feeling of safety when you’re with your family, but it just takes one person infected who doesn’t know it and living room spread happens. Half of all cases are from people who had no symptoms. So please be careful and stay safe.

Photo of the Day: Residents take advantage of the snowfall to sled at Mattlin Middle School in Plainview, New York (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Here’s what else you need to know tonight:

1. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 6,147—up 50 from the previous day. Of the 202,772 tests reported yesterday, 10,914, or 5.38 percent, were positive. There were 1,095 patients in the ICU yesterday, down 3 from the previous day. Of them, 611 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 120 New Yorkers to the virus.

2. The deadline to sign up for a health plan through NY State of Health has been extended. New Yorkers have two more weeks (until December 31) to enroll in a health plan that begins on January 1. “As the pandemic continues, it is especially important for New Yorkers to have access to high-quality, affordable health insurance,” said Donna Frescatore, NY State of Health Executive Director. Visit their website or call 1-855-355-5777 to enroll.

3. The Finger Lakes, with 736 hospitalizations, remains a region of particular concern. It has the highest rate of COVID hospitalization as a percentage of its population, at 0.06 percent.

Central New York has 386 hospitalizations (0.05 percent of its population);

Western New York has 501 hospitalizations (0.04 percent);

Mohawk Valley has 194 hospitalizations (0.04 percent);

Long Island has 1,025 hospitalizations (0.04 percent);

the Mid-Hudson region has 743 hospitalizations (0.03 percent);

Capital Region has 328 hospitalizations (0.03 percent);

Southern Tier has 170 hospitalizations (0.03 percent);

New York City has 2,005 hospitalizations (0.02 percent).

The North Country, with 59 hospitalizations (0.01 percent), continues to have the lowest rate of hospitalizations due to COVID.

4. To date, New York has conducted over 22 million COVID tests. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to someone who is positive, get tested. Find a testing site near you. You can also call 1-888-364-3065 to schedule a free appointment at a New York State-run testing location.

Tonight’s “Deep Breath Moment”: A black-and-white stray dog who had become a celebrity in his neighborhood in Tallinn, Estonia, is being honored with a monument. When the mutt, called Zorik, was taken from the Estonian capital to live out his last years in the country, Zorik was so missed that residents decided to erect a statue of him. After raising funds, a local artist was commissioned to build the monument, which is meant to honor not just Zorik, but all strays. This one shaggy mutt’s legacy will live on for many years to come. If you were forwarded this email, you can subscribe to New York State’s Coronavirus Updates here. Ever Upward, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

COUNTY WARNS OF SCAMZINES

Posted on December 18, 2020 by John Bailey

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From the Westchester County Department of Consumer Affairs. December 18, 2020:

The Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection is warning all Westchester residents to be vigilant for Covid-19 vaccine scams as we enter the next phase of the pandemic.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “There are vaccine scams out there. People may solicit you, may sound professional and look for money and information from you to get a vaccine. Don’t fall for it and don’t pay attention to it.”

Consumer Protection Director Jim Maisano said: “If you get a call, text, or email or even someone knocking on door claiming they can get you early access to the vaccine, hang up, delete or close the door — stop all communication immediately. It’s a scam every time.”

Tips for Westchester residents based tricks scammers are using:

– Vaccine is expected to be free.

– There are no sign-up lists for vaccine.

– You can’t pay to get your vaccine earlier.

– Medicare or Social Security won’t be calling you about getting your vaccine (scammers often act like they are calling from government agencies).

– You don’t need to give out SSN, credit card or bank info before you are able to get vaccine.

Maisano added: “Also, beware of scammers or even salespeople offering to sell you unnecessary products, treatments or medicines to prevent the virus – always check with your doctor first.

If you are contacted by someone looking to sell you early access to the vaccine, contact Westchester Consumer Protection at 914-995-2155 or at [email protected].

HUD VALLEY GAINS 8,000 JOBS IN NOV. LOWEST NOVEMBER EMPLOYMENT IN 11 YEARS

Posted on December 17, 2020 by John Bailey

WPCNR WESTCHESTER MONEY From the New York State Department of Labor, White Plains NY. December 17, 2020:

Private sector jobs in the Hudson Valley declined by 73,700 or 9.0 percent, to 749,200 in the 12 months ending November 2020.

Job losses were centered in leisure and hospitality (-29,700), trade, transportation and utilities (-10,300), professional and business services (-8,700), educational and health services (-8,600), other services (-6,800), manufacturing (-4,000), financial activities (-2,900), and natural resources, mining and construction (-2,400).

The November 2020 over-the-year job losses continue to reflect the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

At 749,200, private sector job count has reached its lowest November level since 2011. Meanwhile, a gain of 8,000 jobs in November, continues to reflect the reopening of the economy.

The historical average over-the-month change between October and November is a gain of 2,300.

Within the region, the Orange-Rockland-Westchester labor market area’s private employment sector declined the fastest year-over-year, down 9.3 percent.

They were followed by the Dutchess-Putnam MSA (-9.0 percent), Sullivan County (-7.3 percent), and the Kingston MSA (-5.3 percent).