UPDATE: Putnam Moves COVID-19 Test Site

Free rapid tests will be offered daily on a walk-in basis in Carmel and Philipstown; starting Jan. 3, time will be set aside for students.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Southeast-Brewster Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Putnam County and across NY.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Southeast-Brewster Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Putnam County and across NY.

Coronavirus Cases Up 49 Percent Recently In Putnam County: CDC

Putnam County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Putnam Flu Cases Rise Early In Season: Health Officials

Half of the most recent week’s cases are people in their late teens and early twenties, Putnam health officials said.

Putnam County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The rate of new cases has increased recently in Putnam County.

Eligible For A COVID-19 Booster: Putnam Clinic Wednesday

Registration is required.

Putnam County Ranks Well In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Putnam County compares to the U.S.

Putnam County Health Department: Pregnant In The Pandemic?

Women’s risk for depression during pregnancy has doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the health department is offering support.

Nuvance Hospital Visitors Will Need Vaxx Proof Or Negative Test

The new rule goes into effect Oct. 5 at Putnam Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Unvaccinated Are 99% Of NY COVID-19 Cases; HV Vax Rates Rising

Vaccination rates vary widely from county to county.

Putnam Offers Immunocompromised Residents COVID Vaccine Booster

A clinic will be held Wednesday for a third Moderna vaccination.

Hospital Staff In Putnam, Dutchess Face COVID Vaccine Or Job Loss

Two out of every five workers remain unvaccinated at hospitals in the two counties, and the rules are about to change.

Putnam To Use NY County Exec Association Coronavirus Guidelines

It offers a 3-tiered approach but does say more robust strategies could be needed.

Blood Drive Scheduled In Patterson

It will be co-hosted by the American Red Cross, Town of Patterson Recreation and Parks Office and Assemblyman Kevin Byrne.

8 HV COVID-19 Deaths; NY Health Care Workers Must Be Vaccinated

Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a new mandate Monday saying all health care workers must be vaccinated by Sept. 27.

Two Putnam Libraries Open For Residents To Cool Off

The Putnam County Department of Health urges residents to take precautions to protect themselves.

Hospital Capacity In Southeast-Brewster Area: Update

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Putnam County and across NY.

Putnam Officials Worried About Surge In Coronavirus Transmission

In the past week, the county has seen a jump to 83 from 42.5 cases per 100,000 people.

Putnam County Among 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News

More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer coronavirus cases per capita than the national average.

Vaccinating Staff Against COVID-19: How LI, HV Hospitals Compare

Here's how hospital workers' coronavirus vaccination rates on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley compare to the rest of New York.

COVID Vaccination Continues As Health Department Clinics End

Vaccination rates in Putnam continue to be about 4 percentage points above the state average, with 59 percent of residents

Lyme Disease And COVID Converge For Second Summer

The risk and incidence of Lyme and other tickborne diseases increases during the summer, the Putnam County Department of Health warns.

Putnam To Hold Vaccine Clinic For Those Age 12+

The afternoon clinic will offer two types of vaccine. Walk-ins are welcome or save time by registering in advance.

Health Department: Rabies Threat In Putnam Increases In Spring

Staff reminds residents to let local wildlife be this season in order to prevent disease.

Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Southeast-Brewster Area

The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Southeast-Brewster area.

Putnam's Fight Against The Coronavirus Is Paying Off: Officials

County officials welcome the return to normal along with rising vaccination rates and low positivity rates.

Putnam County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Southeast-Brewster area compares to New York and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Putnam Health Officials Ask Unvaccinated Adults To Tell Them Why

Time constraints? Lack of access? Vaccine hesitancy for one reason or another? Take this anonymous survey and let them know.

Walk-in Vaccinations Available At Thursday COVID Clinic

As of 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, there were 256 appointments unfilled, according to the Putnam County Health Department sign-up site.

Hospital Capacity In Southeast-Brewster Area: Update

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Putnam County and across NY.

Putnam To Substitute Moderna For J&J Vaccine Appointments Tuesday

Health officials called for a pause in the use of the J&J coronavirus vaccine due to rare cases of blood clotting in women age 18-48.

Coronavirus Positivity Rate Worries Putnam Health Officials

It is still important to reduce transmission by wearing masks in public, social distancing and frequent handwashing, they say.

40% Of Putnam Residents Have Had A Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

The county's coronavirus positivity rate is just under 5 percent.

Putnam County Coronavirus Vaccination, Cases: Latest Info

Here is how the Southeast-Brewster area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Putnam Officials Hope Coronavirus Vaccine Momentum Continues

Here's which vaccines work for teens.

Putnam County Creates New Coronavirus Dashboard

Track vaccination information as well as the progress of the pandemic.

Open Door Medical Center To Receive Federal Grant

It's part of $88.15 million in the American Rescue Plan, to support expanded COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment in the HV.

NY Surpasses 50K Coronavirus Deaths: Hopkins

One in 10 of those people died in the Hudson Valley.

Coronavirus Cases Up In Southeast-Brewster Area Despite Vaccination Increase

Here is how New York is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.