COVID-19 latest — Infections tick up in Suffolk but drop sharply in Sachem area, 10 more positives for Sachem Schools

HOLBROOK, NY (OnSachem.com / OnTownMedia.com) — Here’s your COVID-19 latest for Thursday morning, Jan. 14, from OnSachem News: Positives ticked up in Suffolk County, but dropped sharply in most Sachem-area neighborhoods after a one-day surge // There were 10 more daily infections for Sachem Schools // From Wuhan to the White House, here's a timeline of the virus spread.

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COVID-19 positives tick up in Suffolk, Drop sharply in most Sachem-area neighborhoods

HOLBROOK, NY — COVID-19 daily positives ticked up slightly across Suffolk County on Tuesday, but dropped sharply in the greater Sachem area just one day after a brief surge. Read more from OnSachem News.

Ten more COVID-19 daily infections for Sachem Schools

LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY — Sachem Central School District had 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Jan. 12, according to the latest data New York state and school officials released Wednesday, Jan. 13. Read more from OnSachem News.

From Wuhan to the White House: A timeline of COVID-19’s spread

Stacker constructed a timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic from its first mention by Dr. Li Wenliang in Wuhan, China, to crossing 300,000 U.S. deaths less than a year later. Read more from OnSachem News.

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Cuomo touts plans to spark resurgence of New York's businesses

Jan. 12, 2021 / ALBANY, NY — In the second installment of his "State of the State" address on Tuesday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo began detailing his plan for opening up the state’s business sectors that have struggled in the wake of the coronavirus. Read more from OnSachem News.

New York again loosens eligibility requirements for COVID-19 vaccine

Jan. 12, 2021 / NEW YORK — Thanks to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) making another policy change, New York is opening the COVID-19 vaccine to a wider pool of people even as the supply pipeline remains unchanged. On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that the state will allow all senior citizens as well as immunocompromised individuals to register for a vaccination appointment. Read more from OnSachem News.

Here's who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccine under New York's Phase 1B

Jan. 11, 2021 / NEW YORK — New York state on Monday broadened the array of people eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations under its Phase 1B. Those now eligible include public-facing grocery store workers, school staff aside from teachers, in-person college instructors, child care workers, and individuals living and working in homeless shelters. Read more from OnSachem News.

In 'State of the State' address, Cuomo says New York is at crossroads

Jan. 11, 2021 / ALBANY, NY — With tens of thousands of his fellow New Yorkers dead from the still-spreading COVID-19 virus, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday used his 11th "State of the State" address to call for a new “spirit of optimism” and diligence to fight the pandemic as the state prepares to move to a post-COVID society. Read more from OnSachem News.

Some healthcare workers hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, creating a new challenge for distribution

Jan. 11, 2021 / NEW YORK — Vaccine hesitancy among some healthcare workers is a new challenge for distributing the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine as cases continue to increase throughout the U.S. Read more from OnSachem News.

National migration study: New York state #2 for outbound migration as residents move away

Jan. 9, 2021 / NEW YORK — New York residents are moving out, earning the Empire State the number-two spot for outbound migration, according to a new study. COVID-19 is among the reasons cited for seeking a new state to call home. Read more from OnSachem News.

New York sees ‘substantially higher’ percentage of businesses close

Jan. 8, 2021 / NEW YORK — A quarter of businesses in New York closed due to a government mandate amid the COVID-19 pandemic, “substantially higher” than other states across the country, according to a new survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Read more from OnSachem News.

Vaccination rate will take three years to reach herd immunity: CDC

Jan. 8, 2021 / NEW YORK — The slower than projected coronavirus vaccine rollout will take three years for the U.S. to reach herd immunity if we stay at this rate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read more from OnSachem News.

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