There is a small sign of progress as the state's COVID-19 infection rate has dipped slightly.

New York's positivity rate sits at 3.16%, with just over 4,000 new cases reported Monday.

Sadly, 28 more people died from the virus.

The Mid-Hudson Region saw a more significant drop as the infection rate went from 3.64% on Sunday to 3.56%.

Two new deaths were reported in the area - one in Dutchess County and another in Westchester County.