New York State Department of Health Archives

01.29.2021 COVID-19

Fatalities at nursing homes undercounted by as much as 50%: Attorney general report

Fatalities at nursing homes across New York due to COVID-19 were undercounted by as much as 50% as residents who died at hospitals were not included in that data,...

01.04.2021 COVID-19

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations steadily on rise after holiday spike

A holiday spike in COVID-19 cases has now led to some of the highest daily infections since April in Suffolk County as the positivity rate surged above 10% on...

07.06.2020 COVID-19

Spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes started by staff members, DOH report says

The spread of COVID-19 in New York’s nursing homes — resulting in about 21% of the state’s 24,913 fatalities — was unknowingly driven by asymptomatic employees entering the facilities...

08.16.2019 Health

Risks associated with vaping prompts statewide health advisory

Health care providers across New York are being advised to remain alert for potential cases of pulmonary disease in people using vaping products.

03.06.2017 Health

New York State offering free water testing for lead

The New York State Department of Health has announced a new program that will allow residents to have their private wells or public water systems tested for lead —...

10.04.2013 News

Southold man died from tick-borne illness

Thomas Feeley Jr. would spend his days in the yard of his Southold home, gardening and watching a small creek that framed a portion of his backyard on Long...

09.07.2013 Columns

Guest Spot: No more dithering over deer

The recent motorcycle accident in Peconic and scheduling of yet another town deer forum on Sept. 26 serve as reminders of our continuing failure to come to grips with...

07.17.2013 News

Air quality warning in effect until 11 p.m.

The State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality warning for all of Long Island until 11 p.m. today. Summer heat can lead to the formation of...

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