Covid-19: Long Island Sees Nearly 1K New Cases; Latest Rundown By Community
Long Island saw nearly 1,000 new COVID-19 cases as the spike in positive infection rates across the board continues to rise.
In the latest data released by the state Department of Health, Suffolk County was reporting 526 new COVID-19, with 421 in Nassau County, some of the highest numbers for any county in the state.
There have now been 56,865 COVID-19 cases reported in Suffolk out of 1.34 million tested.
In Nassau, 1.33 million tests have been administered, resulting in 57,127 confirmed cases.
In Suffolk, the overall infection rate has held at 4.3 percent, while it has dipped…
New Restaurant Opening In Fairfield County
A health food restaurant with locations on Long Island and in Virginia is spreading its organic dishes and motto, "Eat Happy, Spread Love," to its first Connecticut location in Fairfield County.
Organic Krush, which is set to open on Nov. 2 on 374 Post Road E, only uses organic ingredients free of GMOs, hormones and pesticides, and boasts a litany of gluten-free, vegan and paleo options on its menu.
It also has a special all-vegan menu.
Among its offerings are cold-pressed immune-boosting juices, wellness shots, creative smoothies, acai bowls, "krush your own" bowls and all-day …