More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer coronavirus cases per capita than the national average.
Health officials said the person had been vaccinated against the coronavirus but tested positive for the variant.
The Ulster County Fairgrounds site will stop making first-dose appointments.
Diana Berrent, founder of Survivor Corps, said many coronavirus long-haulers whose symptoms lasted months found relief with a vaccine.
PCR and rapid antigen tests will be offered at no cost at Dutchess Stadium.
Here's a list of the Red Cross blood drives coming up near you.
This is how the Mid Hudson Valley area compares to New York and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.
The decision is based on the recommendations of the CDC and the FDA.
Nearly 1 million pounds of prescription drugs were collected during the last take-back event in October 2020.
Organizers said the program will help vaccinate the recently eligible population of adults 16 years of age and older.
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The $88.1 million, part of the American Rescue Plan, supports expanded COVID-19 vaccination, testing and treatment.
The Red Cross is holding a series of blood drives soon in the Mid Hudson Valley area. The pandemic continues to affect the U.S. blood su ...
There are now three more locations in the Hudson Valley and four on Long Island.
Cuomo also lifted the restrictions in the East Bronx, West Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Kew Gardens and Forest Hills.
13K people have joined a Facebook group that helps provide logistics and "emotional support" for those hunting for COVID-19 vaccinations.
The policy change is due to a decline of coronavirus cases in the community.
As the flow of coronavirus vaccine increases, the region will have 3 mass sites plus health departments, pharmacies and pop-up clinics.
The site, which will be open for six days, will be at Marist College in Poughkeepsie and will be giving out the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Mid Hudson Valley area.
The federal government has been tracking coronavirus cases and deaths in nursing homes, including in Mid Hudson Valley.
Available appointments were quickly snapped up.
Health officials said residents should monitor for symptoms.
They are two of six community-based sites in the Hudson Valley to open through New York State's Vaccine Equity Task Force.
Restrictions in Middletown and Highlands were lifted by the governor.
New federal data shows which hospitals are closest to capacity in the Mid Hudson Valley area and across New York.
Health officials said residents should consider any public site in Orange County as a potential site of COVID-19 exposure.
Residents are encouraged to check for updates on available appointments at the county-operated points of dispensing.
The county has selected two distribution “hub” sites to focus on ensuring equity, especially in underserved communities.
The remainder of the new pavilion will open a few days later.
The change is aligned with state guidance and that of the CDC.
New York officials said ParCare Community Health Network was not qualified to obtain the Moderna vaccine.
The first group of employees to get the vaccine will be made up of those who are at the highest risk of the disease.
The person works at the city's transfer station, officials said.
An employee at the Rhinebeck Transfer Station tested positive for the new coronavirus, health officials said.
Orange County's health commissioner said people who worked at or visited the establishment on Nov. 27 should watch for symptoms of the virus
The Sullivan County public health director said few if any people were wearing masks at the gathering.
The yellow zone for Kiryas Joel was removed Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.