As COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the county, two more elderly residents have died of the disease.

“It could take one year to vaccinate the population using only a private sector network. This country can’t afford to take one year to do vaccinations,” said Governor Andrew Cuomo today of the White House plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines.

With 53 new COVID-19 cases overnight and the highest hospitalization rate since June, county workers will be on staggered shifts and working remotely.

MEDUSA — Brenda A. Heath died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, after a long battle with cancer. She was 52.

“She’ll be missed by a lot of people,” said Gerald “Chris” Heath, her husband 0f nearly 32 years.

Albany County’s health department is having workers carry on their essential duties from home after four employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Linda Delfs, Westmere

Jaya Connors, Altamont

James Gaughan, Altamont

Lisa DeGroff, Chairwoman, Westerlo Republican Committee

Vivek Jain, Albany