ALBANY – The latest report of new COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley/Catskills region totals 1,246. The Friday numbers, reported on Saturday, also find 11 new deaths.
“We will ultimately be victorious in the battle with COVID-19, but New Yorkers have a long journey ahead. The holiday season is a time to celebrate and reflect, but it brings the potential for increased spread if we let our guard down. It’s vital that New Yorkers celebrate smart, wash their hands, wear masks and socially distance this holiday season,” Governor Cuomo said. “New York State is testing more people and making sure hospitals have enough capacity. We’re vaccinating New Yorkers as fast as possible, but getting to the levels of immunity we need is a long-term effort. New Yorkers brought the state’s infection rate from the nation’s highest to one of the lowest, and they should be commended for that. Now we need to keep up the good work.”
| COUNTY | TOTAL POSITIVE | NEW POSITIVE |
| Columbia | 1,494 | 24 |
| Dutchess | 11,266 | 146 |
| Greene | 1,134 | 19 |
| Orange | 22,213 | 181 |
| Putnam | 4,478 | 65 |
| Rockland | 26,433 | 142 |
| Sullivan | 2,911 | 28 |
| Ulster | 5,328 | 87 |
| Westchester | 66,405 | 554 |
| NEW DEATHS | |
| Dutchess | 2 |
| Orange | 3 |
| Rockland | 2 |
| Westchester | 4 |
