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Suffolk County Releases COVID-19 Update on Hospitalizations and Fatalities
Suffolk County released an update on COVID-19 statistics on April 30, 2024, focusing on hospital admissions and fatalities. According to the CDC, hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics.In the report, it was stated that there were 63 new hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 patients for the week ending on April 20, 2024, with a percent change of -4.5% from the prior week. The hospital admissions per 100k in the past week were reported at 2.2, indicating a low level of COVID-19 hospital...
Palumbo Announces State Transportation Projects for Area Communities
New York State Senator Anthony Palumbo (R,C-New Suffolk) revealed plans for three transportation projects aimed at enhancing safety and traffic conditions in the East End region. The projects, part of a $27 million investment by the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT), are set to address congestion and modernize key intersections, ultimately benefiting both residents and tourists in the area.Senator Palumbo commended the Governor and the DOT for their commitment to these crucial investments, stating, "I applaud the Governor and the Department of...