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Latimer tests positive for COVID-19
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Latimer tests positive for COVID-19

Westchester County Executive George Latimer tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. The county executive sought out a test after hearing that he was exposed at a community event in Larchmont. Latimer remains at his Rye home in isolation. A county spokesperson said that Latimer plans on working remotely for the […]

State identifies 4 more omicron variant cases
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State identifies 4 more omicron variant cases

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 6 the detection of four more confirmed cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant in New York State, for a total of 12 confirmed cases. The cases have been confirmed through sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by the state Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center. Two of […]

In face of omicron, Hochul declares State of Emergency
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In face of omicron, Hochul declares State of Emergency

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday, Nov. 26 urgent action to boost hospital capacity and address staffing shortages ahead of potential spikes in COVID-19 cases this upcoming winter. Through an Executive Order signed by Hochul, the state Department of Health will be allowed to limit non-essential, non-urgent procedures for in-hospitals […]