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Editorial: COVID-19, It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over
First, the good news, the COVID-19 numbers. We’ve all made sacrifices of one kind or another and so far, as far as we can tell, it’s working. Now the bad news, it ain’t over. Click here to read the latest Editorial.
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Updated on October
21st at 8:30pm
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Suffolk County Daily Reported Data to Date
Updated on October 21st at 8:30pm
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New York State Regional Monitoring Dashboard
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New York State Department of Health COVID-19 Tracker
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Find a COVID-19 Test Site Near You
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CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Website
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October 21st at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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October 21st at 8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"New York's micro-cluster strategy is designed to reduce the spread of
COVID with the least disruption and the most targeted approach. Today, after
14 days of data monitoring, we are modifying existing cluster zones and
adding new ones in Steuben and Chemung Counties — areas that have seen
recent upticks in positive cases.
"Cluster zones" can be either Red, Orange or Yellow and each carries
different
restrictions. The boundaries are set based on actual
COVID cases using sophisticated mapping software. Defined criteria
determine when an area will enter or exit a zone. These
changes, and the new cluster zones, take effect tomorrow (Thursday, October
22nd) for impacted businesses and houses of worship. The changes take effect
on Monday, October 25th for impacted schools. See all of the cluster zone
maps here.
As we identify small outbreaks this fall and winter, we will continue to
take quick action to contain and eliminate them. New Yorkers have come too
far and made too many sacrifices to risk going back. Wear a mask. Get
tested. Stop the spread.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the "Red Zone" focus areas rose to 6.61
percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas was
1.42 percent. There were 950 total hospitalizations. Of the 124,789 tests
reported yesterday, 2,026, or 1.6 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost
seven New Yorkers to the virus yesterday.
2. We are expanding testing along the Pennsylvanian border in
response to a recent uptick in cases. The Department of Health is
partnering with local health departments to open new rapid testing sites in
communities in the Southern Tier and Western New York. Rapid testing sites
located in those counties can be found
here.
3. The test positivity rate remains below 3 percent in every region
of the state. In New York City, the positivity rate yesterday was
1.6 percent. In Long Island, it was 1.6 percent. In the Capital Region, 0.8
percent. In Central New York, 1.9 percent. In the Finger Lakes, 1.7 percent.
In the Mid-Hudson Region, 2.6 percent. In Mohawk Valley, 0.5 percent. In the
North Country, 0.6 percent. In Western New York, it was 2.0 percent. And
finally in the Southern Tier, 1.3 percent. Remember that you can
look at updated regional COVID data anytime online.
4. Binghamton University will resume in-person classes on Thursday.
The university shifted to remote learning on October 7th but after a drop in
COVID cases, in-person class is
back. The school will continue to perform surveillance
testing, provide diagnostic testing to symptomatic students and ensure that
all students follow proper health protocols. SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras,
in thanking the students for their cooperation during the two-week pause,
said the campus community "did the right thing."
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A small Chihuahua called "Kenz"
was
named the 2020 American Hero Dog by the Humane Society
for helping and mothering countless disabled animals at the Mia Foundation
in Rochester, NY. Even though Kenx was born with a cleft-palate, she has
served as a mother figure to a myriad of young animals who could not stay
with their mothers due to medical issues. From puppies to kittens and even a
squirrel, Kenz nurtures baby animals regardless of species or size."
October 21st at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 21st, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,000,400 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 7837 tests
• 4.8 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.6 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.4 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 48,234 total cases
• 113 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 279,702 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,527 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 21st at 4:30pm
• 26 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 5 in 24 hours
• 2 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 4 new admissions
• 8 discharged
• 6,008 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,987 hospital beds, 721 available, 24 percent
• 384 ICU beds 88 available, 23 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 20th at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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October 20th at 8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"One of the lessons we learned in New York is that we need to look
ahead to stay ahead of this virus. To tackle additional COVID-19 hot spots
that we expect to come with the fall and winter weather, New York will
employ our micro-cluster strategy to take fast and targeted action. The
micro-cluster is predicated on three principles: Refined detection, specific
and calibrated mitigation, and focused enforcement.
Rather than looking at COVID-19 data on the state level, regional level,
county level, or even by ZIP code, we now analyze the data on the
block-by-block level. This level of detail allows us to more intelligently
react with targeted measures. It also has the advantage of causing less
disruption (for example, restrictions could focus on the area of concern
rather than an entire town or city). We will continue to take all steps
necessary to protect the progress New Yorkers have made.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Two states were added to New York's COVID-19 travel advisory.
Individuals traveling to New York from Arizona and Maryland must quarantine
for 14 days upon arrival. Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania meet the
criteria for the travel advisory but due to the region's interconnectedness,
quarantine is not practically viable. As such, we highly discourage
non-essential travel between these states and New York to the extent
practical. See more info
here.
2. The moratorium on commercial evictions is extended until January
1st. This measure
extends protections already in place for commercial tenants and
mortgagors in recognition of the financial toll the pandemic has taken on
business owners, including retail establishments and restaurants. This date
aligns with the moratorium on residential evictions.
3. The positivity rate in the "Red Zone" focus areas fell to 2.91
percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas is
1.25 percent. There were 942 total hospitalizations. Of the 90,540 tests
reported yesterday, 1,201, or 1.3 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 12
New Yorkers to the virus yesterday.
4. Today, the MTA launched a new digital map of the New York City
subway. This map
features live data streams to show the current status of all subway
lines through the NYC Transit System. You can even see trains pull in and
out of stations in real time. Remember that mask wearing is mandatory on
public transit. If you do not have a mask with you, visit any station
manager where you can request a free mask.
5. New York has one of the lowest test positivity rates in the
nation. Among all 50 states, New York's test positivity rate on a
7-day rolling average — 1.17 percent — is the third lowest of any state.
See all 50 states' positivity rates on a 7-day rolling average.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Canadian couple Lindsay
Clowes and Alex Leckie decided to
exchange their vows on the U.S.-Canada border to allow both their
Canadian and American families and friends to attend their wedding. The
couple, both 29, held their wedding on a pier along the St. Croix River in
New Brunswick. American guests watched the ceremony from Calais, Maine, just
across the river. Despite the travel restrictions between the two countries,
the couple were able to find a way to share their special day with their
loved ones in a safe and creative way."
October 20th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 20th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 992,563 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5978 tests
• 4.8 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.7 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 48,121 total cases
• 41 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 279,412 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,496 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 20th at 4:30pm
• 31 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
• 3 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 7 new admissions
• 5 discharged
• 6,000 discharged since March 2
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,981 hospital beds, 831 available, 28 percent
• 382 ICU beds 108 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 19th at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 19th at 8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"We all hope that there will be a COVID vaccine that can be approved
and administered in the near future. To ensure a safe and effective
distribution of a vaccine once it is ready, the State has announced a draft
Vaccine Administration Program, which will serve as an initial framework for
the distribution of a vaccine. The three principle of safety, efficacy and
equity are paramount. We will only distribute a vaccine that meets our
safety standards, is proven to be effective, and that has clear
prioritization that is fair and equitable.
This draft Vaccination Administration Program is designed to work in concert
with the federal government's actions. Vaccinating New York will be a
massive undertaking; indeed, it is a larger operational undertaking than
anything we have done against COVID to date. That's why we are planning and
getting the advice of experts at every step. Read more about the State's
Vaccination Administration Program
here.
Chart of the Day: Over the weekend, New York reported a record number of diagnostic tests — 159,000 in one day. Remember: Any New Yorker can get tested for COVID. Find a testing site near you.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Most movie theaters outside of New York can reopen on Friday,
October 23rd. Theaters can
reopen at 25 percent capacity with up to 50 people per screen. Theaters
outside of New York City in counties that have COVID-19 positivity rates of
less than 2 percent on a 14-day average, and that do not have any cluster
zones, are permitted to open.
2. The positivity rate in the "Red Zone" focus areas fell slightly
to 3.31 percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding these
areas was 1.13 percent yesterday. There were 934 total hospitalizations. Of
the 82,009 tests reported yesterday, 998, or 1.21 percent, were positive.
Sadly, we lost 14 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. Ski resorts can
reopen with 50 percent indoor capacity starting November 6th.
There will be strict health and safety protocols put in place, including
masks required at all times, except when eating/drinking or
skiing/snowboarding; restricting gondolas; and ski lifts to members of the
same party, and limiting lessons to no more than 10 people.
4. Request an absentee ballot today and make your voice heard.
Any New Yorker who is concerned about COVID exposure can request an absentee
ballot this year. While the official deadline to request one either online
or by mail is October 27th, the post office recommends applying for an
absentee ballot today. The earlier you request your ballot, the better.
Request one
here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A 14-year-old girl from
Texas
won a $25,000 prize for a discovery that offers promise in the
development of potential therapies for COVID-19. Anika Chebrolu from Frisco,
Texas, won this year's 3M Young Scientist Challenge for an invention that
uses in-silico methodology to discover a lead molecule that can selectively
bind to the spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (the formal name of
Coronavirus). Initially, Anika intended her project to identify a lead
compound that could bind to a protein of the influenza virus, but when the
pandemic hit, she switched gears to target Coronavirus instead.
Congratulations Anika."
October 19th at 8:30pm
Types of COVID-19 Vaccines
An overview of key concepts related to Covid-19 vaccines, intended
for members of the general public, policy makers, educators, and key
stakeholders.
Vaccines FAQ
These FAQs provide answers to some of the most frequently asked
questions on COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 Contact Tracing: A course from Johns Hopkins
The COVID-19 crisis has created an unprecedented need for contact tracing across the country, requiring thousands of people to learn key skills quickly. The job qualifications for contact tracing positions differ throughout the country and the world, with some new positions open to individuals with a high school diploma or equivalent.
October 19th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 19th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 986,585 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5554 tests
• 4.9 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.0 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 48,080 total cases
• 51 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 279,205 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,468 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 19th at 4:30pm
• 32 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 3 in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 0 new admissions
• 5 discharged
• 5,995 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,018 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,986 hospital beds, 920 available, 31 percent
• 378 ICU beds 112 available, 30 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 18th at 6:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 18th at
6:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 18th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 981,031 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8887 tests
• 4.9 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.1 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 48,029 total cases
• 88 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 278,634 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,404 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 18th at 4:30pm
• 35 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 3 in 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24
hours
• 2 new admissions
• 11 discharged
• 5,990 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,018 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,997 hospital beds, 891 available, 30 percent
• 379 ICU beds 92 available, 24 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 17th at 9:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 17th at 9:30pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
October 17th at
9:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 17th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 972,144 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 12,149 tests
• 4.9 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.0 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,941 total cases
• 126 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 278,110 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,339 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 17th at 4:30pm
• 38 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24
hours
• 7 new admissions
• 7 discharged
• 5,979 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,018 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,995 hospital beds, 820 available, 28 percent
• 379 ICU beds 94 available, 25 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 16th at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 16th at 8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"New York's numbers remain steady, despite the handful of clusters we
are currently focused on. We are addressing these clusters through our
targeted approach to ensure that they don't become community spread. As we
go through the fall and into winter and cases continue to rise across the
country, it's going to take the work of all New Yorkers to maintain our
progress. We cannot and will not risk going backwards to where we were in
the spring. Our progress is thanks to New Yorkers, who rose to the occasion
and came together like no other community. But we have to keep it up — we
must all keep washing our hands, wearing our masks and remaining socially
distant. This is about caring for one another and being New York Tough,
which means being loving.
Image of the Day: There are three ways to vote in New York this year. Do you have your voting plan?
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in "Red Zone" focus areas was flat yesterday
at 4.84 percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding the focus
areas was 1.14 percent. There were 918 total hospitalizations. Of the
132,106 tests reported yesterday, 1,707, or 1.25 percent, were positive.
Sadly, we lost 10 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Remember that New Yorkers can request an absentee ballot online
now. If you have concerns about COVID, you may request an online
ballot now — don't wait until the last minute. New Yorkers have several
options to vote in this year's election: Early voting, absentee voting and
in-person voting on Election Day.
Learn more.
3. The test positivity rate remains below 2 percent in every region
of the state. In New York City, the positivity rate yesterday was
1.2 percent. In Long Island, it was 1.1 percent. In the Capital Region, 0.7
percent. In Central New York, 1.2 percent. In the Finger Lakes, 1.5 percent.
In the Mid-Hudson Region, 1.8 percent. In Mohawk Valley, 0.3 percent. In the
North Country, 0.5 percent. And finally, in the Southern Tier, it was 1.6
percent. You can check updated data for your region anytime
online.
4. Westchester's Winter Wonderland Holiday celebration will be held
as a drive-thru event this year. For the seventh annual
celebration, organizers have
arranged a 1.2 mile drive-thru route for families to safely drive
through. The planned route will feature lights, holiday decorations and even
holiday music. The celebration will begin November 27th and run until
January 3rd.
5. We are taking action to reduce food insecurity among community
college students, older adults and disabled New Yorkers. Food
insecurity has increased due to COVID, and New York is responding. Today's
actions
expand eligibility for SNAP (food stamps) to up to nearly 75,000
low-income college students enrolled in career or technical education course
work. Food insecurity affects a wide breadth of low-income New Yorkers and
we have an obligation to help in their time of need."
October 16th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 16th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 959,995 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 9,276 tests
• 5.0 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.1 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.1 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,815 total cases
• 104 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 277,347 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,267 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 16th at 4:30pm
• 39 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 2 in 24 hours
• 9 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 6 new admissions
• 10 discharged
• 5,972 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,017 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,993 hospital beds, 741 available, 25 percent
• 380 ICU beds 97 available, 26 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 15th at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 15th at 8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"As we deal with COVID, it's important that we plan intelligently for
the future. One major area that requires extensive preparation is around
potential vaccines. We all hope that a vaccine comes sooner rather than
later — but when it does, distribution will be very complicated. Today I
sent a
letter with National Governors Association Vice Chair Asa Hutchinson to
President Trump asking him to discuss the role states will play in vaccine
distribution. As governors, we will assist — but we need to know the plan.
Many questions remain, including on the delineation of federal and state
responsibilities, funding, supply chain management and the vaccine
allocation process. We hope to have a productive conversation with the White
House on these issues.
Photo of the Day: In I Love NY's latest Fall Foliage Report, most of the state is past peak but there's still time to catch some fall foliage.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The State will send 200,000 rapid test kits to New York City
schools in "Yellow Zones." This builds on an earlier initiative
deploying rapid test kits to every county throughout the state. The tests
will also be made
available on an as needed basis to help schools in "Yellow Zones" test
students and staff as required of the Cluster Action Initiative.
2. COVID can have frightening long-term effects, which include
damage to the heart and inflammation. According to State Health
Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker, there is still a lot that we don't know
about long-term effects, including the experiences of "long-haulers"
reported recently in the
New York Times. The more we learn about the virus, the more we'll
understand these effects. Dr. Zucker advises physicians to be alert to
potential effects that patients may have and to take patients' concerns
seriously. Additional research and longitudinal studies are needed.
3. Yesterday, New York reported over 130,000 diagnostic tests.
There were 897 total hospitalizations. Of the 133,212 tests reported
yesterday, 1,460, or 1.09 percent, were positive. The test positivity rate
in the "Red Zone" focus areas was 4.84 percent, while the statewide
positivity rate excluding these areas was 0.99 percent. Sadly, we lost 13
New Yorkers to the virus.
4. Troy's annual Turkey Trot will be held virtually.
Instead of hosting an in-person event, this year's Thanksgiving race will
use an app that allows participants to race with others in real-time
without putting their health at risk.
5. Today, New York launched new Domestic Violence Regional Councils
that will help transform and modernize delivery of services for victims,
survivors and their families. October is Domestic Violence
Awareness Month and throughout the pandemic we have seen an alarming rise in
domestic violence cases. These 10 new councils will engage with local
experts to help domestic violence survivors and their families. And an
important reminder that you aren't trapped because of COVID. If there is an
issue where you face imminent harm, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you need
help, you can call the State's Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906,
or text 844-997-2121.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": While Broadway and
Off-Broadway performances are cancelled for the rest of the year, cast
members of the Off-Broadway show "Emojiland" virtually came together to
perform a quarantine music video of the show's original songs, "Stand
For." In their virtual performance, the cast is joined by hundreds of young
musicians, including students from Honeoye Falls-Lima High School."
October 15th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 15th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 950,719 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 7,801 tests
• 5.0 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.1 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,711 total cases
• 81 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 276,637 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,203 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 15th at 4:30pm
• 41 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
• 9 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 6 new admissions
• 6 discharged
• 5,962 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,017 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,999 hospital beds, 749 available, 25 percent
• 380 ICU beds 97 available, 26 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 14th at 9:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 14th at 9:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"The state continues to take action to address the micro-clusters
where positivity rates are far higher that the statewide average.
Enforcement by local governments of public health laws — including the new
measures to contain these micro-clusters — has been uneven at best. So today
we
are sending a notification to local governments that they must enforce
public health law under Section 16 in the designated cluster zones, or else
they will lose state funding. Separately, we sent a letter telling public
and private schools in cluster zones that if they fail to comply with state
regulations, they will also lose state funding.
It is no longer a question of public awareness. The public is aware. The
question is now one of enforcement. And we know from experience that the
consequences of failing to enforce these health regulations are dire. We
must keep these hotspot areas contained in order to protect our state's
progress and prevent further spread. We've come too far, and New Yorkers
have made too many sacrifices, to allow this uptick in these hotspots to
turn into a full-on outbreak. We will not allow other New Yorkers to be put
at risk because of a lack of compliance.
Photo of the Day: Over the weekend, the Cliffside Coaster, the longest mountain coaster in the country, opened at the Lake Placid Olympic Site.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide infection rate is just over one percent.
Yesterday, there were 938 hospitalizations. Of the 111,744 tests reported
yesterday, 1,232, or 1.1 percent, were positive. The test positivity rate in
the "Red Zone" focus areas is 6.29 percent, while the statewide positivity
rate excluding these areas is 0.95 percent. Sadly, we lost seven New Yorkers
to the virus.
2. Due to the pandemic, New York State is experiencing a severe
shortage of blood and donations are needed. Giving blood is safe
and blood donation centers have implemented precautions to minimize density
and ensure the safety of donors and staff, including requiring donors to
make an appointment. Learn more
here.
3. A single bar is the source of much of the recent surge in Broome
County, contact tracers have determined. The county had 69 new
positive cases yesterday. Parts of the county, including areas in Binghamton
and Endicott, are in a "yellow zone" requiring precautionary measures that
include 50 percent maximum capacity in houses of worship, a maximum of 25
people for non-essential gatherings and mandatory weekly testing at schools
of both students and personnel.
4. The deadline to respond to the Census is this Friday, October
16th at 6 A.M. New York's future is in your hands and your response
matters now more than ever. If you haven't yet,
complete the Census
now — it only takes 10 minutes — and please encourage your friends and
family to complete their Census form too.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": To show appreciation for
disabled service members, Long Island non-profit Paws of War
held their first "Veteran Appreciation Grooming Day." Volunteers visited
veterans with service dogs to give their canine companions baths, trim the
dogs' nails and provide other grooming services — all completely free. Paws
of War groomed 12 dogs at their first event and hopes to schedule another
Veteran Appreciation Grooming Day soon to help more disabled veterans and
their service animals."
October 14th at
9:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 14th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 942,918 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 7,745 tests
• 5.1 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.0 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,630 total cases
• 69 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 276,062 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,150 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 14th at 4:30pm
• 42 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
• 10 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 3 in 24
hours
• 6 new admissions
• 7 discharged
• 5,956 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,017 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,994 hospital beds, 785 available, 26 percent
• 382 ICU beds 86 available, 23 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 13th at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 13th at 8:30pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"New York's state COVID numbers remain steady overall, but we are
continuing to closely monitor and respond to elevated positivity rates in
what we are calling "Red Zone" focus areas — which include areas in
Brooklyn, Queens, Rockland County and Orange County. The test positivity
rate yesterday rate in the "Red Zone" focus areas was 4.13 percent, while
the statewide positivity rate excluding the "Red Zones" was 1.2 percent.
Additionally, cluster areas have accounted for approximately 70 percent of
the increase we have seen in daily hospital admissions between early
September and today.
We are taking strong action to respond to these outbreaks and to stop the
spread. But it's up to all of us to collectively work together to stop the
spread and that's going to take every New Yorker wearing their masks,
socially distancing and being New York Tough to maintain our progress.
Photo of the Day: Yesterday, I unveiled the new statue of Mother Cabrini at Battery City Park in New York City. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who is known as the patron saint of immigrants, was an Italian-American missionary who came to America in the nineteenth century and built orphanages, schools and hospitals to serve the sick and poor.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Ohio, Michigan and Virginia have been added to New York's COVID
Travel Advisory. The three states join 35 other states and
territories reported yesterday from which travelers arriving to New York
must self-quarantine for 14 days. See the full list
here.
2. Nearly 100,000 tests were reported yesterday. Yesterday,
there were 923 total hospitalizations. Of the 99,070 tests reported
yesterday, 1,393, or 1.4 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 11 New
Yorkers to the virus.
3. SUNY just launched a grant program for personal protective
equipment inventors. The SUNY Prepare Innovation and Internship
Program will provide $10,000 for students and faculty who want to
develop innovative alternatives
to the PPE our frontline workers need as we continue the fight against
COVID-19. Applications are open to students and faculty at all SUNY state
operated and Community College campuses, and SUNY is accepting applications
through November 15th and the first grant will be awarded December 15th.
4. I signed two bills to help support New York's farms. The
pandemic has affected many industries throughout the state, including
agriculture, and these two new bills will help farmers — the first by
ensuring that farmers do not lose out on their agricultural property tax
assessments due to lowered sales and the second by helping to promote the
sale of New York-grown products this holiday season.
Learn more.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": During the pandemic,
restaurant owner Joe Scaravella closed his Staten Island Italian restaurant
and wine bar, Enoteca Maria, to
safeguard the health of his staff, including his chefs, who as senior
citizens are more vulnerable to the virus. His chefs are unique: They're all
grandmothers, or "nonnas." Now the chefs, who are not only of Italian
heritage but from across the globe, are back in the kitchen part-time making
and selling "Nonnas of the World" sauce. The product is sold online and
in-person and is helping keep Enoteca Maria afloat while protecting the
beloved nonnas from potential virus exposure."
October 13th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 13th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 935,173 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 7,109 tests
• 5.1 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.2 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,561 total cases
• 68 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 275,580 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,107 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 13th at 4:30pm
• 43 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 5 in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 7 new admissions
• 0 discharged
• 5,949 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,017 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,001 hospital beds, 835 available, 28 percent
• 378 ICU beds 105 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 12th at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 12th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 12th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 928,064 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,651 tests
• 5.1 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.2 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.1 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,493 total cases
• 62 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 275,300 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,081 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 12th at 4:30pm
• 38 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 4 in 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 8 new admissions
• 3 discharged
• 5,949 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,017 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,001 hospital beds, 896 available, 30 percent
• 378 ICU beds 107 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 12th at 8:30pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
October 11th at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 11th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 11th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 922,413 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8,565 tests
• 5.1 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.0 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,431 total cases
• 74 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 274,862 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,028 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 11th at 4:30pm
• 34 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 4 in 24 hours
• 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 3 new admissions
• 3 discharged
• 5,946 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,016 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,001 hospital beds, 858 available, 29 percent
• 378 ICU beds 84 available, 22 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 11th at 8:30pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
October 10th at 8:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 10th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 10th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 913,848 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 7703 tests
• 5.2 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.1 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,357 total cases
• 72 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 274,189 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,961 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 10th at 4:30pm
• 30 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 1 in 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 5 new admissions
• 5 discharged
• 5,943 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,016 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,994 hospital beds, 748 available, 25 percent
• 381 ICU beds 81 available, 21 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 9th at 6:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 9th at 6:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"From day one, testing has been among the most vital tools we have to
accurately assess — and slow — COVID-19's spread in New York. Today, we are
building on our nation-leading testing program by deploying an initial
400,000 rapid result test kits in every corner of the state. These rapid
test kits — that take 15 minutes to get a result and do not require sending
a specimen to a lab — will be available to every county in New York State,
including to local health departments, hospitals, pharmacies and other
health care providers.
The rapid tests can be used to control new outbreaks, conduct surveillance
testing and help schools in "yellow zones" test students and staff, one of
the new requirements of the Cluster Action Initiative to monitor COVID-19
spread. These rapid test kids will assist health care institutions
throughout the state to quickly spot outbreaks and keep families and
communities safe. Rapid testing is one tool in our battle with this virus.
As always it must be used in combination with mask wearing, social
distancing and hand washing. Together, using all tools, we can stop the
spread.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: The Coronavirus newsletter will not publish on Monday,
October 12. We will resume our normal schedule on Tuesday, October 13. In
the meantime, stay up to date on
Twitter.
Photo of the Day: Our friends in Connecticut have the right idea.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. We are carefully watching the total COVID hospitalizations.
Yesterday, there were 779 total hospitalizations. Of the 139,300 tests
reported yesterday, 1,526, or 1.14 percent, were positive. The average
positivity rate in the 20 hot spot ZIP codes in Brooklyn, Queens, Rockland
and Orange Counties was 5.4 percent. The statewide positivity rate,
excluding these ZIPs, was 0.90 percent. Sadly, we lost six New Yorkers to
the virus.
2. Search to see if you live or work in a Cluster Action Initiative
Zone. As part of our Cluster Action Initiative, there are new
restrictions in six clusters in the State, which allow us to stop the spread
from these clusters and protect our progress in the fight against COVID-19.
Look up your address to see if you live or work in a COVID-19 Hot Spot
Zone where there are new restrictions. Maps of the six cluster zones can be
found here.
3. Ads from the "Mask Up America" campaign have been seen 38 million
times. The national campaign, with videos featuring the voices of
Paul Rudd, Billy Crystal, Ellen Pompeo, Anthony Mackie and more, have aired
on TVs across the country more than 115,000 times. Watch the entire PSA
campaign
here.
4. The deadline to register to vote is midnight tonight, October 9.
If you're not sure you are registered, you can look it up
here. If
you already registered, take a moment to make sure any younger relatives or
friends are aware of the deadline. New Yorkers can register online
here if
they have a valid form of NYS-issued ID, or by mailing a voter registration
form to their local Board of Elections.
Learn more.
5. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. You aren't
trapped because of COVID. If there is an issue where you face imminent harm,
call 9-1-1 immediately. If you need help, you can call the State's Domestic
Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906, or text 844-997-2121.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Earlier this week, U.S.
Navy veteran Theresa Smith Reilly of Long Island
celebrated her 99th birthday. To wish her a happy birthday, Theresa's
granddaughter Maura put out a request on Facebook asking people to send her
grandmother birthday cards. Maura's goal was to receive 99 cards; instead,
she received 550, from across the U.S. and as far away as England, Ethiopia
and Australia. Happy birthday, Theresa. "
October 9th at
6:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 9th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 906,145 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8946 tests
• 5.2 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.0 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,285 total cases
• 89 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 273,591 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,910 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 9th at 4:30pm
• 29 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 3 in 24
hours
• 5 new admissions
• 2 discharged
• 5,938 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,016 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,002 hospital beds, 729 available, 24 percent
• 381 ICU beds 80 available, 21 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 8th at 9:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 8th at 9:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Yesterday 145,000 tests were reported to the state — a record high
number. We're focusing our testing efforts in two areas — statewide and then
we are doing additional testing in hot spot ZIP codes. The positivity rate
in the hot spot ZIP codes is 5.8 percent, while the statewide positivity
rate, excluding these ZIPs, is 1.01 percent. Our robust testing efforts
allow us to narrow hot spot areas down to the range of a block. As part of
our Cluster Action Initiative, there are new restrictions in six clusters in
the State, which allows us to stop the spread from these clusters and
protect our progress in the fight against COVID-19.
Look up your address to see if you live in a COVID-19 Hot Spot Zone and
take precautions as always.
Photo of the Day: Ads for the COVID Alert NY app displayed in Times Square. If you haven't downloaded COVID Alert NY yet, download it here.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Tomorrow, October 9th, is the last day New Yorkers can register
to vote for the 2020 Election. I encourage all New Yorkers to
register to vote for this year's upcoming election. You must be a U.S.
citizen, a resident of the State and the county, city or village in which
you are registering for at least 30 days before the election; and be at
least 18 years old on or by November 3. Learn how you can register to vote
here or check to make sure you are registered
here.
2. This year, "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" will be held virtually.
UNICEF's iconic trick-or-treating collection box has been a cherished part
of Halloween festivities for 70 years. This year, parents and teachers can
participate in UNICEF's event through a virtual collection box. Children
around the U.S. can enjoy Halloween-themed events and earn virtual coins
that add up to real-life earnings, which can be donated to wherever kids
would like to see them, allowing kids to see for themselves the positive
impact they're having on children around the world. Learn more
here.
3. We are carefully watching New York's total COVID
hospitalizations. Yesterday, there were 754 total hospitalizations.
Of the 145,811 tests reported yesterday, 1,836, or 1.26 percent, were
positive. Sadly, we lost 10 New Yorkers to the virus.
4. It's New York's Annual Organ Donor Enrollment Day.
Unfortunately, the pandemic has caused declines in organ donations. With so
many people awaiting lifesaving organ transplants, I encourage New Yorkers
to become organ donors and
join the NYS Donate
Life Registry.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": New York has some of the
best food on the planet — whether it's $1 slice pizza, Buffalo wings, or
Michelin-starred restaurants. But according to marine biologists, New York
is also becoming a food destination for
young humpback whales. According to Gotham Whale, a NY-based whale
research organization, young humpback whales appear to be coming to New York
to chow down on Atlantic menhaden — one of the most important fish in the
sea. Researchers believe that cleaner waters and increased conservation
efforts have led to an increase in the fish population and hungry whales are
following."
October 8th at
9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 8th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 897,199 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 11,812 tests
• 5.3 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.0 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,196 total cases
• 107 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 272,891 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,853 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 8th at 4:30pm
• 27 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 in 24 hours
• 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 7 new admissions
• 4 discharged
• 5,936 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,016 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,020 hospital beds, 730 available, 24 percent
• 383 ICU beds 79 available, 21 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 7th at 8:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 7th at 8:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"We've seen time and time again throughout this pandemic that mass
gatherings can spread this virus and result in clusters which can in turn
become community outbreaks. While New York's numbers remain low across the
most of the state, the positivity rate in "hot spot" ZIP codes was 5.1
percent yesterday — five times the rate in the rest of the state. We are
moving quickly to stop further spread. Yesterday, we announced restrictions
that will be enforced in these hot spot ZIP codes for a minimum of 14-days.
We know that some of these restrictions will be unpopular and difficult for
many people. Still, these actions are far less restrictive than implementing
a full shutdown, as some foreign countries and states have had to do
following a resurgence of the virus. Remember too, that there are lives at
stake. We went through hell in March and April — I remember the horrors of
that period all too well — and we will not go back. We are prepared to take
all necessary steps to stop the spread and save lives.
Photo of the Day: I Love NY's Fall Foliage Report shows that leaves are starting to change in New York City and Long Island, while the most of the rest of the state is near, at, or past peak.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. See the Cluster Action Initiative maps. Yesterday, we
announced the implementation of Red, Orange and/or Yellow Zones in and
around clusters in
Broome County,
Brooklyn,
Orange County,
Queens/Far Rockaway,
Upper Queens and
Rockland County. Click each county name to see the map for that cluster.
In Red Zones, mass gatherings are prohibited, only essential businesses are
open, schools are remote-only and houses of worship are limited to 25
percent capacity (up to 10 people maximum). In Orange Zones, mass gatherings
are limited to ten people (indoor and outdoor), high-risk non-essential
businesses are closed, schools are remote-only and houses of worship are at
33 percent capacity (up to 25 people maximum). In Yellow Zones, mass
gatherings are limited to 25 people (indoor and outdoor), schools are open
with increased testing, businesses are open and houses of worship are
limited to 50 percent capacity. Read more
here.
2. We are carefully watching New York's total COVID
hospitalizations. Yesterday, there were 748 total hospitalizations.
Of the 108,246 tests reported yesterday, 1,360, or 1.25 percent, were
positive. Sadly, we lost eight New Yorkers to the virus.
3. Congratulations to Dr. Charles Rice of New York-based Rockefeller
University on winning the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Dr. Rice, who
won the Nobel Prize along with two colleagues for their discovery of the
hepatitis C virus, will serve as one of the co-chairs of NY's independent
Clinical Advisory Task Force advising the state on future COVID vaccines.
We're lucky to have his advice and expertise.
4. A reminder to New Yorkers to get a flu shot. While we
continue battling COVID, flu season is fast-approaching. This year it is
especially important that New Yorkers get their flu shot.
Find a flu vaccination site near you.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Over the weekend, the Great
Pumpkin Farm in Clarence, NY held the 25th annual World Pumpkin Weigh-Off.
Sixteen gigantic pumpkins were brought to the farm to compete. The winning
pumpkin, grown by Andy Wolf of Little Valley, weighed in at an impressive
1,982 pounds."
October 7th at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 7th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 885,387 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 10,845 tests
• 5.3 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.2 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 47,089 total cases
• 109 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 271,949 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,774 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 7th at 4:30pm
• 24 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 2 in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 1 new admission
• 3 discharged
• 5,932 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,016 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,024 hospital beds, 767 available, 25 percent
• 382 ICU beds 87 available, 23 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 6th at 9:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 6th at 9:00pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Today, New York is taking further action to protect our state's
progress and aggressively respond to clusters emerging in specific areas of
the state.
In consultation with national public health experts including former CDC
Director Dr. Tom Frieden, Dr. Noam Ross of the EcoHealth Alliance and Dr.
Michael Olsterhold of the University of Minnesota, today
we announced the new Cluster Action Initiative to attack these clusters
head-on with surgical precision to stop the spread. This action maps the
clusters by density of cases.
The initiative consists of three steps: Take strong action within the
cluster; take action in the area surrounding the cluster to stop the spread;
and then take precautionary action in the outlying communities. The clusters
and outlying areas are separated into red, orange and yellow colored zones
with corresponding levels of restrictions as shown in the table below. (See
the color-coded maps for the six clusters here:
Broome County,
Brooklyn,
Orange County,
Upper Queens,
Queens/Far Rockaway and
Rockland County)
The new restrictions will go into effect by Friday and will remain in place
for a minimum of 14 days, after which we will reevaluate.
Chart of the Day: Areas in and surrounding clusters are separated into three categories with corresponding levels of restrictions.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. We continue to closely monitor New York's infection rate.
Yesterday, there were 705 total hospitalizations. Of the 96,359 tests
reported yesterday, 1,393, or 1.45 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost
nine New Yorkers to the virus.
2. New Mexico has been added to the State's COVID-19 Travel
Advisory. No states or territories have been removed.
See the full list here.
3. Vehicle inspection and registration expiration dates have been
extended until November 3rd. Yesterday, I signed an Executive Order
that
extends the expiration dates of annual vehicle checks, registrations and
driver's licenses that would have lapsed during the pandemic.
4. Fines for sponsors of illicit mass gatherings will be increased
to $15,000. We know that large gatherings are one of the primary
ways that the virus spreads. It is up to local governments to enforce
compliance. Fines have been increased to reflect the danger these gatherings
pose.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Niagara's iconic Maid of
the Mist, which has ferried tourists through the mighty falls for over 150
years,
introduced its new fleet of all-electric, zero-emission vessels today.
This agreement between the New York Power Authority, New York State Parks
and the Maid of the Mist Corporation aligns with New York's nation-leading
goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent by 2050. Through
innovation we are building back better for a greener tomorrow."
October 6th at
9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 6th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 874,542 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8563 tests
• 5.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.1 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,980 total cases
• 89 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 271,031 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,702 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 6th at 4:30pm
• 26 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 1in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 3 new admissions
• 1 discharged
• 5,929 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,016 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,030 hospital beds, 825 available, 27 percent
• 378 ICU beds 100 available, 26 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 5th at 9:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 5th at 9:00pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"It is critically important that we tackle the several clusters of the
virus in the state where the positivity rate is elevated. To that end,
schools in New York City — public and private — will temporarily close
in-person learning starting tomorrow in hotspot ZIP codes identified by New
York City. We need more data on the threat COVID-19 poses in these schools
and we will review the data in affected ZIP codes and determine a path to
reopening.
It is imperative that we stamp out each cluster of COVID so that they do not
spread and jeopardize the progress our state made in combatting this virus.
I remind all New Yorkers, no matter where they live, to follow all health
guidelines and orders. Wear a mask, get tested and stay home if you have
symptoms or have had close contact with someone who tested positive. Let's
all look out for one another.
Photo of the Day: A sign in NYC reminds us that we are New York Tough (Photo by Ali Wente)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. To date, New York has conducted 11 million tests. We
continue to lead the nation in testing and remember, any New Yorker who
wants a COVID test can get tested. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or
believe you may have been exposed to someone positive for COVID, get tested.
Find a testing site near you.
2. We are closely monitoring New York's infection rate.
Yesterday, there were 636 total hospitalizations. Of the 76,404 tests
reported yesterday, 933, or 1.22 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost
eight New Yorkers to the virus.
3. This Friday, October 9th, is the last day New Yorkers can
register to vote in the 2020 Election. I encourage all New Yorkers
to register to vote for this year's upcoming election. To register, you must
be a U.S. citizen, a resident of the State and the county, city or village
in which you are registering for at least 30 days before the election; and
be at least 18 years old on or by November 3rd. Learn the ways you can
register to vote
here or check to make sure you are registered
here.
4. The Nourish NY program has spent over $17 million to connect New
York farms with families in need. So far, the initiative has
ensured that 20.1 million pounds of dairy products have been distributed by
food banks, along with approximately 6.1 million pounds of produce. Over
738,000 households have received products sourced from 4,140 farms through
this initiative, which is helping keep businesses and families afloat.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Beatrice Lumpkin, a
102-year old former teacher in Chicago, didn't let the pandemic stop her
from
casting her vote this election. Born before women could vote, Bea
dropped off her mail-in ballot last week in a full pink and white hazmat
suit while surrounded by fellow Chicago Teachers Union members. If Bea can
vote, so can you.
October 5th at
9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 5th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 865,979 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5724 tests
• 5.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,891 total cases
• 49 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 270,728 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,670 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 5th at 4:30pm
• 25 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 1in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),an increase of 3 in 24
hours
• 4 new admissions
• 1 discharged
• 5,928 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,015 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,023 hospital beds, 861 available, 28 percent
• 379 ICU beds 109 available, 29 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 4th at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 4th at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 4th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 860,255 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8,656 tests
• 5.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,842 total cases
• 72 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 269,339 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,613 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 4th at 4:30pm
• 24 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 3 in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),an decrease of 2 in 24
hours
• 1 new admission
• 4 discharges
• 5,927 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,015 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,020 hospital beds, 852 available, 28 percent
• 378 ICU beds 91 available, 24 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 3rd at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 3rd at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 3rd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 851,599 COVID-19 tests have been administered in total, an addition of
10,195 tests in the past 24 hours
• 5.5 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.2 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,770 total cases
• 103 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 269,339 in total were tested for antibodies
• 28,541 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 3rd at 4:30pm
• 27 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 4 in 24 hours
• 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 2 new admissions
• 4 discharges
• 5,923 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,015 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,029 hospital beds, 783 available, 26 percent
• 380 ICU beds 79 available, 21 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 2nd at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 2nd at 8:45pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"My thoughts are with President Trump and the First Lady, and I wish
them both a full and speedy recovery.
This news is a reminder that COVID is a vicious virus that spreads easily.
I urge every New Yorker to be smart. Wear a mask. Keep social distancing.
Each of us must take great care to protect one another.
Image of the Day: Download the COVID Alert NY app today
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The Commissioner of Health will issue a Section 16 order to local
governments in hotspot areas setting specific consequences for failure to
enforce State regulations related to social distancing, mask compliance, and
capacity limitations. We need local governments to enforce health
regulations to stop the spread of COVID-19 in clusters — it is their duty
and legal obligation. This new order establishes a framework for reporting
their enforcement activities and sets consequences for failure to enforce
the emergency regulations. Failure to comply by localities can result in
penalties up to $10,000 per day.
2. We are closely monitoring New York's infection rate.
Yesterday, there were 648 total hospitalizations. Of the 119,493 tests
reported yesterday, 1,598, or 1.34 percent, were positive. 429 of these
positives were from the 20 'hotspot' ZIP codes. Sadly, we lost seven New
Yorkers to the virus.
3. Download the COVID Alert NY app today. Yesterday, New
York launched a new Exposure Notification App so New Yorkers can help stop
the spread of COVID-19 and receive exposure alert notifications without
compromising privacy or personal information. Click
here to download it directly to your iPhone. Click
here to download it directly to your Android device.
4. 27 percent of all positive cases yesterday were only from 20
hotspot ZIP codes. The Department of Health will have people on the
ground in the hotspot ZIP codes today, including in Orange County, Rockland
County, New York City and a small area in Nassau County.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Canandaigua resident Dennis
Money is a nature fanatic, and has set up six cameras on his 131-acre farm
to
capture videos and photos of New York wildlife. Dennis has been filming
for over 12 years and recently shared new footage of deer, coyotes, raccoons
and even a fisher passing through his farm.
October 2nd at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 2nd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 841,404 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8609 tests
• 5.5 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.3 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.2 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,667 total cases
• 104 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 268,534 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,475 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 2nd at 4:30pm
• 31 individuals were hospitalized, no change in 24 hours
• 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 2 new admissions
• 2 discharges
• 5,919 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,015 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,021 hospital beds, 718 available, 24 percent
• 382 ICU beds 85 available, 22 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
October 1st at 7:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
October 1st at 7:45pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Contact tracing has been instrumental in stopping the COVID spread,
and we have worked hard over these past months to establish a nation-leading
testing and tracing program. Today, we are building on that effort with an
additional innovative technology-based tool — COVID Alert NY — our official
Exposure Notification App created by the New York State Department of Health
in partnership with Google and Apple. With COVID Alert NY, you can use your
phone to receive alert notifications if you have been exposed without
compromising your privacy or personal information.
The app will never track your location and is completely anonymous. Using
Bluetooth technology, it can detect proximity to another phone with COVID
Alert NY downloaded. The State Department of Health cannot identify who
downloads the app, and does not collect your name, phone number or other
personal information.
As we continue to battle the virus, this app offers another way to protect
yourself and your community. The more New Yorkers who download the app, the
more effective it is.
Get the app today and help stop the spread while maintaining your privacy.
Click
here to download it directly to your iPhone. Click
here to download it directly to your Android device.
Photo of the Day: Last night, bridges and landmarks across the state were illuminated in purple and teal in recognition of the last day of Suicide Prevention Month.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. We are closely monitoring New York's infection rate. Yesterday, there
were 612 total hospitalizations. Of the 109,218 tests reported yesterday,
1,382, or 1.27 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 11 New Yorkers to the
virus.
2. 26 percent of all positive cases yesterday were only from 20 hotspot ZIP
codes. The hotspot ZIP codes are in Orange County (10950), Rockland County
(10952, 10977, 10956), Brooklyn (11223, 11230, 11210, 11,219, 11204, 11229,
11235, 11218, 11234), Queens (11367, 11374, 11691), Westchester County
(10573), the Bronx (10468), Nassau County (11590), and Staten Island
(10305). If you live in one of these ZIP codes, please take this seriously
and
get tested.
3. New York launched "Empire State Digital" to help small businesses compete
in the digital economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has been disruptive to so many
small businesses. This new initiative
accelerates NY small businesses'
ability to grow their online presence through a first-in-the-nation program
with leading global e-commerce enablers, including Shopify, Square,
Clearbanc, and Etsy and will help them compete with larger online retailers.
4. Remember that New Yorkers can request an absentee ballot online now. This
year, New Yorkers have several options to vote in the November election:
Early voting, absentee voting and in-person voting on Election Day. If you
have concerns about COVID, you may request an absentee ballot now.
Learn
more.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Autumn is in full swing, as shown in I Love
NY's latest fall foliage
report. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the iconic
scenery throughout the state while you can. Enjoy the season safely.
October 1st at
7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 1st, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 832,795 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,924 tests
• 5.6 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.0 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,563 total cases
• 46 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 267,644 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,388 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 1st at 4:30pm
• 31 individuals were hospitalized, no change in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 5 new admissions
• 4 discharges
• 5,917 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,015 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,020 hospital beds, 746 available, 25 percent
• 379 ICU beds 82 available, 22 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 30th at 7:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 30th at 7:45pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"We continue to aggressively track clusters with a particular focus on
the 20 ZIP codes with the highest infection rates. Within these 20 "hotspot"
ZIP codes, the average infection rate is 5.5 percent. The rate of infection
for the rest of New York State, excluding those 20 ZIP codes, is 0.82
percent. While these 20 ZIP codes accounted for almost a quarter of
yesterday's positive cases, they represent only 6 percent of the state's
population.
Areas with high positivity rates now have access to rapid testing machines
that the State has made available. If you live or work in one of the
following ZIP codes please
get a test:
Rockland County (10952, 10977), Brooklyn (11230, 11204, 11219, 11223, 11229,
11210, 11234), the Bronx (10465, 10462), Manhattan (10040), Queens (11374),
Staten Island (10306, 10304), Suffolk County (11717, 11746) and Nassau
County (11580).
Table of the Day: If you live or work in one of these ZIP codes please get a test.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York's COVID positive test rate is hovering at just over one
percent. Yesterday, there were 605 total hospitalizations. Of the
97,960 tests reported yesterday, 1,000, or 1.02 percent, were positive.
Sadly, we lost nine New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Cost should not be a barrier for essential workers to access
mental health services. The State Department of Financial Services
is extending its emergency regulation requiring NY health insurers to waive
out-of-pocket costs, including cost-sharing, deductibles, copays and
coinsurance, for in-network mental health services for New York's frontline
essential workers until November 27.
3. The state is working with Orthodox Jewish community leaders to
develop an action plan encouraging community members to follow Coronavirus
guidelines. I had a productive meeting with leaders of the
community today to discuss how we can all work together to contain the
spread of COVID that we're starting to see in some religious communities
across the state. We will develop an action plan to protect the health and
safety of these New Yorkers.
4. The State has issued updated guidance for taxis, for-hire
vehicles and other transportation services. Drivers are encouraged
to transport passengers with the windows down to increase ventilation, and
to implement physical barriers between rider and driver, in addition to the
mandatory mask wearing requirement for both drivers and passengers. See the
updated guidance
here.
5. National Governors Association Vice Chair Asa Hutchinson and I
called on Congress to prioritize state and local aid. The pandemic
is a national problem, affecting all states, and it demands a bipartisan and
national solution. Read our
joint statement.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": When the pandemic hit New
York City, many food truck vendors put their businesses on hold — but they
did not stop cooking. To help combat
food insecurity in New York City, the Urban Justice Center's Street
Vendor Project has worked with food truck vendors and found a way to keep
the grills on. Food truck vendors have since whipped up 6,500 meals that
have been distributed throughout Brooklyn and the Bronx. The program, which
ends on Friday, has helped many immigrant-run businesses stay afloat while
providing many tasty meals to New Yorkers in need."
September 30th at
7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 30th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 826,871 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 3,988 tests
• 5.6 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.3 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.3 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,517 total cases
• 53 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 267,038 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,336 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 30th at 4:30pm
• 31 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 1 in 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),a decrease of 2 in 24
hours
• 5 new admissions
• 5 discharges
• 5,913 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,015 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,020 hospital beds, 753 available, 25 percent
• 378 ICU beds 87 available, 23 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 29th at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 29th at 8:45pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"New York has seen an uptick in the infection rate over the last few
days that is being driven by several COVID clusters. Positive cases from
"hotspot" ZIP codes are 5 times the statewide rate.
The affected areas are in Brooklyn, Queens, Orange and Rockland Counties. We
will react swiftly to each cluster to stop the spread. I am talking with
community leaders and deploying resources.
To that end, two hundred rapid result testing machines are
available to high rate localities for deployment. We will aggressively
manage these developing clusters through enforcement and intervention. Local
governments must enforce compliance, because a cluster today can be
community spread tomorrow. I ask all New Yorkers to do your part: Wear a
mask, get tested, wash your hands often, and don't attend large gatherings.
Wearing a mask is not a choice - it's the law.
Chart of the Day: The COVID positivity rate in various regions of the state, as of yesterday.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The COVID eviction moratorium has been extended until January 1,
2021. Residential tenants are
protected from eviction if they are suffering from financial hardship
due to the COVID-19 public health emergency under the Tenant Safe Harbor
Act. Previous Executive Orders also prohibit charges or fees for late
payments for tenants facing financial hardship. No New Yorker should be
forced from his or her home as a result of COVID.
2. Colorado has been added to the State's COVID-19 Travel Advisory.
Arizona and Virginia have been removed from the list and visitors from these
two states no longer need to self-quarantine upon arriving in New York. See
the full list
here.
3. The COVID positive test rate was 1.35 percent.
Yesterday, there were 571 total hospitalizations. Of the 88,231 tests
reported yesterday, 1,189 were positive. Sadly, we lost two New Yorkers to
the virus.
4. International travelers arriving in New York must
self-quarantine. Travelers arriving in New York from Level 2 and
Level 3 countries must complete a 14-day quarantine and fill out the NYS
Department of Health traveler health form. The order applies to almost all
foreign nations, and will aid in the state's robust contact tracing efforts
and further prevent the spread of COVID-19. Learn more
here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Jasper, a 4-year-old
dachshund from Connecticut, became a
hero over the weekend after saving his neighbors from a house fire.
Jasper began barking persistently at 3:30 in the morning on Sunday, alerting
his owners, the Houser family, that their next-door-neighbors' porch was on
fire. Thanks to Jasper, the Housers were able to call 9-1-1 and save the
family next door from any injuries. "
September 29th at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 29th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 822,883 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 4,300 tests
• 5.6 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.2 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,464 total cases
• 36 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 266,626 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,296 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 29th at 4:30pm
• 30 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 1 in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 5 new admissions
• 5 discharges
• 5,908 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,014 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,020 hospital beds, 843 available, 28 percent
• 378 ICU beds 103 available, 27 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 28th at 8:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 28th at
8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 28th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 818,583 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 4,697 tests
• 5.7 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.2 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,428 total cases
• 41 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 266,351 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,270 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 28th at 4:30pm
• 29 individuals were hospitalized, ), a decrease of 2 in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 4 new admissions
• 5 discharges
• 5,903 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,014 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,019 hospital beds, 890 available, 29 percent
• 378 ICU beds, 91 available, 24 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 27th at 5:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 27th at
5:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 27th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 813,886 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,435 tests
• 5.7 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,387 total cases
• 42 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 265,896 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,222 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 27th at 4:30pm
• 31 individuals were hospitalized, ), an decrease of 1 in 24 hours
• 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 5 new admissions
• 4 discharges
• 5,898 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,013 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,019 hospital beds, 810 available, 27 percent
• 378 ICU beds, 89 available, 24 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 26th at 6:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 26th at
6:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 26th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 808,451 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6,759 tests
• 5.7 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,345 total cases
• 52 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 265,331 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,165 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 26th at 4:30pm
• 32 individuals were hospitalized, ), an increase of 5 since yesterday.
• 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 since
yesterday.
• 6 new admissions
• 3 discharges
• 5,894 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,013 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,022 hospital beds, 727 available, 24 percent
• 378 ICU beds, 86 available, 23 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 25th at 10:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 25th at 10:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"This Sunday night at sundown, members of the Jewish community begin
to observe Yom Kippur, the day of atonement. Even though this holiday will
look different amid the pandemic, it is my hope that on this day of
atonement and reflection, all New Yorkers observing will have a meaningful
day and an easy fast. Please observe the holiday safely.
Photo of the Day: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg became the first woman, and the first Jewish American, to lie in state at the US Capitol. A daughter of Brooklyn, her legacy will inspire generations of New Yorkers to come (Photo by Shawn Thew/Getty Images)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positive infection rate is below one percent.
Yesterday, there were 511 total hospitalizations. Of the 94,818 tests
reported yesterday, 908, or 0.95 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost
seven New Yorkers to the virus.
2. On Wednesday, September 30th, restaurants in New York City can
reopen for indoor dining starting at 25 percent. All restaurants
that choose to reopen must adhere to strict safety protocols, including
increased ventilation and air filtration standards, temperature checks and
face coverings when not seated, among other safety protocols. Read more
about NYC's indoor dining reopening
here.
3. SUNY is expanding its free diagnostic tests. Developed
by SUNY Upstate Medical University, all SUNY campuses will now
administer the FDA-approved saliva swab COVID test to all students,
commuters and faculty at SUNY state-operated colleges, universities and
hospitals. These free tests, with results in 48 hours, will help the
colleges better monitor the infection rate and keep both students and staff
safe.
4. Ads from the "Mask Up America" campaign have been seen 30 million
times. The national campaign, with videos featuring the voices of
Paul Rudd, Billy Crystal, Morgan Freeman, Ellen Pompeo and more, have aired
more than 90,000 times on TVs across the country and reached millions. Watch
all the ads
here.
5. Tomorrow, September 26, is Free Fishing Day in New York.
The requirement for a fishing license is
waived
but all other fishing regulations still apply. And remember to follow all
public health guidelines when fishing.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Hiking duo Katie Rhodes and
Bethany Garretson became the first women to
complete an unsupported thru-hike of all 46 Adirondack High Peaks. The
two New Yorkers started the Adirondack 46 on September 10th and completed
the hike in seven days, four hours and 50 minutes."
September 25th at
10:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 25th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 801,692 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,646 tests
• 5.8 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,293 total cases
• 52 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 264,681 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,111 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 25th at 4:30pm
• 27 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 2 since yesterday.
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 since
yesterday.
• 4 new admissions
• 7 discharges
• 5,891 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,013 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,016 hospital beds, 700 available, 23 percent
• 378 ICU beds, 104 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 24th at 8:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 24th at 8:00pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Unfortunately, as we've seen during the pandemic, public health
issues can become politicized. We want to avoid that with any future
COVID-19 vaccine. To that end, New York
is establishing two task forces to help advise the clinical safety of
future vaccines as well as on how best to distribute and implement them.
The first task force will consist of an independent group of leading
scientists, doctors and health experts charged with the mission of reviewing
any vaccine authorized by the federal government for distribution and to
advise the State on its safety and effectiveness. The second task force will
be charged with drafting a plan to best administer an approved COVID-19
vaccine to New York State, including the work of developing clinical
guidance as to who should be prioritized to receive the vaccine.
Administering vaccines to almost 20 million New Yorkers is a massive
undertaking. Our goal is to have the smartest and safest vaccination program
possible. Planning ahead helps meet that goal.
Chart of the Day: COVID cases are spiking in many parts of the country. Cases in New York remain low but the situation around the nation shows we must remain vigilant.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 500 total hospitalizations. Of the 92,953 tests
reported yesterday, 955, or 1.02 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost two
New Yorkers to the virus.
2. New Yorkers who are currently unemployed can apply to be a paid
poll worker without losing their unemployment benefits. Poll
workers are vital in ensuring that Election Day runs smoothly and I signed
an Executive Order that allows New Yorkers who currently collect
unemployment benefits to sign up for temporary work on November 3rd.
Sign up to become a poll worker.
3. The State launched the "COVID-19 Report Card" dashboard to give
parents and teachers confidence in schools reopening. The data
available online will include: Number of positive infections of students and
staff by school and school district; number of students and staff on-site;
and percentage of on-site students & staff who test positive. The dashboard
is available
here.
4. Mental health resources are still available to New Yorkers who
need it. We do not underestimate the impact this pandemic is having
on mental health. New Yorkers can call the State's hotline at 1-844-863-9314
to get free emotional support, consultations and referrals to a provider.
Free meditation and mindfulness resources are additionally available at
headspace.com/ny.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": In Upper Freehold Township,
New Jersey, retirement center
Marty's Place is helping senior dogs enjoy their golden years. The
nonprofit center accommodates dogs ranging from age 7 years and up — and
takes in dogs whose previous owners can no longer care for them. Some of
these dogs are available for adoption and the organization hopes to change
the perceptions of having an older dog. All the dogs at Marty's Place are
very good dogs."
September 24th at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 24th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 796,046 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6,408 tests
• 5.8 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.7 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.5 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,241 total cases
• 33 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 263,996 total were tested for antibodies
• 28,035 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 24th at 4:30pm
• 29 individuals were hospitalized, ), no change since yesterday.
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 since
yesterday.
• 4 new admissions
• 3 discharges
• 5,884 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,012 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,017 hospital beds, 747 available, 25 percent
• 378 ICU beds, 99 available, 26 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 23rd at 8:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 23rd at 8:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Today, the Food and Drug Administration has authorized the individual
saliva swab diagnostic test for COVID-19 developed by SUNY Upstate Medical
University and Quadrant Biosciences for emergency use. The saliva swab test
has been used to conduct testing at all SUNY campuses and this approval
allows us to expand the use of the tests statewide. The test will be used as
a part of the innovative "pool testing" process, which allows for 10 to 25
samples to be tested for COVID at once. If the entire pool is negative, then
all samples are cleared, and if the pool is positive, the samples that make
up the batch are individually tested. Pool testing helps labs test more
samples more quickly and efficiently.
From the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, it's been clear that testing is
one of the most critical tools we have to slow the spread. The more tests
performed, the more accurate the infection rate becomes. This saliva swab
test is the latest example of New York's relentless focus on testing. At the
beginning of the pandemic, we were the first state to receive FDA approval
for our COVID-19 test. We will continue to expand testing in every way
possible.
Photo of the Day: The latest fall foliage report from I Love NY
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positive infection rate remains under one percent.
Yesterday, there were 490 total hospitalizations. Of the 70,930 tests
reported yesterday, 665, or 0.94 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost five
New Yorkers to the virus.
2. The CDC has released new guidelines and an interactive map to
help families prepare for Halloween. Now that it is officially
fall, Halloween is coming up soon. To help families prepare, the CDC
issued new guidance and a color-coded map to help families plan safe
activities. And as we draw closer to Halloween, I will give New Yorkers my
advice and provide guidance so everyone can make a decision for themselves
on whether or not trick-or-treating is something they want to do this year.
3. The Nourish NY program has spent over $15 million to connect New
York farms with families in need. So far, the initiative has
redirected 19.6 million pounds of dairy products to food banks, as well as
approximately 5.9 million pounds of produce. Over 680,000 households have
received food sourced from 4,140 farms, which is helping keep businesses and
families afloat.
4. The 2020 New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square will be
held virtually. The owner of One Times Square has designed the
famous Times Square space virtually and built a broadcast app so that
everyone, regardless of where they are, can enjoy the iconic ball drop
safely. In previous years, as many as one million people have gathered in
the Times Square area to celebrate the new year.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Heart of Dinner is helping
end hunger and isolation for Asian-American seniors in New York City by
providing culturally sensitive meals paired with thoughtful handwritten
notes. With the support of their community of restaurant partners, in-kind
donors, volunteer care package delivery drivers, volunteer note-writers and
brown bag illustrators, Heart of Dinner founders Yin Chang and Moonlynn
Tsai, who own Manhattan's Kopitiam coffee shop, surpassed the first
milestone of a 20,000 meal goal and are now working towards their next goal
of providing 50,000 collective meals to Asian-American communities
throughout Lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. "
September 23rd at 8:00pm
News...
JHU: Have states flattened the curve?
STAT: Charting the coronavirus pandemic over the next 12 months — and
beyond.
Bloomberg: Avoiding a large COVID-19 second wave is possible.
The Washington Post: Scientists want to predict COVID-19’s long-term
trajectory. Here’s why they can’t.
September 23rd at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 23rd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 789,638 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,254 tests
• 5.9 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.6 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,208 total cases
• 32 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 263,211 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,959 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 23rd at 4:30pm
• 29 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 since yesterday.
• 9 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change since
yesterday.
• 7 new admissions
• 4 discharges
• 5,881 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,012 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,022 hospital beds, 721 available, 24 percent
• 378 ICU beds, 101 available, 27 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 22nd at 8:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
September 22nd at 8:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Today the United States crossed a tragic milestone — 200,000
Americans have died of COVID. It is an immeasurable loss: These Americans
were mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, brothers and sisters, friends
and neighbors. We mourn the gaping hole in the hearts of their loved ones
and for the wound inflicted on the soul of our country.
Across the nation, we are seeing other worrying reminders that the pandemic
is far from over. New cases have increased more than 15 percent in the last
ten days nationally — which makes it all the more urgent that we stay
vigilant. I urge New Yorkers to continue to wear masks, socially distance
and take other precautions. We can get through this crisis by staying New
York Tough, but we cannot let our guard down now.
Chart of the Day: New York has conducted 10 million tests and the positive infection rate remains low.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York has now conducted ten million COVID tests. New
York continues to lead the nation in testing, having conducted more than ten
million tests in total (for context, the population of New York State is
about 19 million). Remember that any New Yorker can get tested for COVID for
any reason.
Find a testing site near you.
2. Five states have been added to New York's travel advisory.
Individuals traveling to New York from Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode
Island and Wyoming must quarantine for 14 days upon arriving in New York. No
areas have been removed.
See more info here.
3. The positive infection rate remains under one percent.
Yesterday, there were 470 total hospitalizations. Of the 83,997 tests
reported yesterday, 754, or 0.89 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost
three New Yorkers to the virus.
4. Today is National Voter Registration Day. I encourage
all New Yorkers who have not already done so to register to vote and make
your voice heard. To register to vote you must be a U.S. citizen; a resident
of New York State and the county, city or village in which you are applying
for at least 30 days before the election; and be at least 18 years of age by
or on November 3rd. The deadline to register to vote in New York State is
October 9th. Learn how you can register to vote
here or
check to make sure you are registered.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Troy, NY has been chosen as
the
filming location for Amazon Studios' upcoming series "Modern Love." The
new series is based on the popular New York Times column of the same name.
It's not the first time the city of Troy has been used for filming; Troy's
downtown was also one of the filming locations for the 1993 Martin Scorsese
film The Age of Innocence and the 2002 sci-fi film The Time Machine."
September 22nd at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 22nd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 784,384 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,863 tests
• 5.9 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,176 total cases
• 67 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 262,631 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,904 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 22nd at 4:30pm
• 26 individuals were hospitalized, no change since yesterday
• 9 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 since
yesterday
• 5,877 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,012 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,034 hospital beds, 815 available, 27 percent
• 400 ICU beds, 128 available, 32 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 21st at 8:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"On Friday, we were devastated to learn that Justice Ruth Bader
Ginsburg had passed away. Justice Ginsburg was a daughter of Brooklyn and
her life was a testament to the true meaning of New York Tough —
accomplishment, tenacity, conviction, all coupled with respect, grace and
dignity.
As an advocate, litigator, professor and judge, Justice Ginsburg was a
singular force for justice throughout her extraordinary career, particularly
in her relentless fight for gender equality. New York will honor her life
and legacy with a statue in Brooklyn. This statue will serve as a physical
reminder of Justice Ginsburg's monumental contributions to American
jurisprudence and as an inspiration to us all.
Photo of the Day: Over the weekend, landmarks across NYS were lit up blue in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 468 total hospitalizations. Of the 58,319 tests
reported yesterday, 573, or 0.98 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost one
New Yorker to the virus.
2. The moratorium on commercial evictions is extended until October
20th. I signed an
Executive Order that extends protections already in place for commercial
tenants and mortgagors in recognition of the financial toll the pandemic has
taken on business owners, including retail establishments and restaurants.
3. MoMA PS1 is now reopened with strict safety protocols in place.
The Queens contemporary arts venue
joins the many arts and cultural institutions reopening their doors to
guests. When visiting museums and other institutions, patrons must respect
safety protocols, including wearing a mask and respecting social distancing
as much as possible.
4. The Rochester Fringe Festival has gone virtual this year.
New York State's largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival
features 170+
online productions and runs through Saturday, September 26.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Indo-Pacific humpback
dolphins, also known as pink dolphins, have been
sighted in greater numbers in Hong Kong's waters after the ferry service
was suspended due to COVID. The threatened species have been in decline, so
conservationists have been encouraged by their resurgence in the Pearl River
Delta."
September 21st at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 21st, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 778,521 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,208 tests
• 5.9 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,109 total cases
• 48 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 262,287 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,871 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 21st at 4:30pm
• 26 individuals were hospitalized, an decrease of 1 since yesterday
• 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change
• new admissions
• 6 discharges
• 5,875 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,012 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,038 hospital beds, 910 available, 30 percent
• 399 ICU beds, 136 available, 34 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 20th at
9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 20th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 773,313 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6,712 tests
• 6.0 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,061 total cases
• 51 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 261,687 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,799 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 20th at 4:30pm
• 27 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 since yesterday
• 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change
• 3 new admissions
• 2 discharges
• 5,869 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,012 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,038 hospital beds, 828 available, 27 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 115 available, 29 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 19th at
9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 19th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 766,601 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8,053 tests
• 6.0 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.7 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 46,010 total cases
• 54 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 261,017 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,732 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 19th at 4:30pm
• 24 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 8 in a 24-hour period
• 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2
• 1 new admission
• 9 discharges
• 5,867 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,011 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,047 hospital beds, 794 available, 26 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 113 available, 29 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 18th at 8:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"On the first night of Rosh Hashanah, I wish all who celebrate a sweet
new year. While celebrating this year will be different amid the pandemic,
we can all reflect on the past year and look ahead to the next one. This
year, there is much to consider. Anti-Semitism remains a force both in the
world and here at home, and the Jewish community, like so many others, has
been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. But tonight is an opportunity for
Jewish New Yorkers to reflect on what each of us can do to improve our
communities and our world, together. To all those who celebrate, I wish you
and your family a happy and safe new year. On behalf of all New Yorkers,
Shanah Tovah U'Metukah!
Photo of the Day: Today, hundreds of volunteers handed out free masks on the NYC Subway, where wearing a mask is mandatory.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The State Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding online
services, making it easier for New Yorkers to do business with the DMV
during this pandemic. The DMV is launching a pilot program to offer
the written learner permit tests for passenger cars (Class D) and
motorcycles (Class M) online. It is also piloting a process to allow
customers who reside in counties served by the State DMV to register their
vehicles online. In-person services are available for transactions that
cannot to be done online, by mail or by drop box and reservations are
required for all in-person transactions.
Read more.
2. The percent positive rate dropped to 0.88 percent.
Yesterday, there were 478 total hospitalizations. Of the 89,727 tests
reported yesterday, 790, or 0.88 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 10
New Yorkers to the virus.
3. A reminder that masks are required on public transportation.
If you don't have a mask, you can request one at any staffed station booth
in the NYC subway. Today, hundreds of volunteers stopped by MTA stations and
trains, handing out free masks to riders. Those who refuse to wear a mask
even after being asked to wear one, and offered one, may be fined $50.
4. The State Liquor Authority has suspended liquor licenses for 33
additional bars and restaurants. These 33 businesses were found to
be in egregious violation of Executive Orders issued to protect the public
health. To date, 201 liquor licenses have been suspended during the
Coronavirus pandemic. The vast majority of restaurants and bars are
complying with rules; these suspensions should serve as a warning to the
small number of establishments who are openly flouting the rules and putting
New Yorkers' health in danger.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Looking for things to do to
celebrate fall in New York this weekend? I Love NY published a new blog post
on some fall favorite activities you can enjoy during the fall season. Read
the blog post
here."
September 18th at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 18th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 758,548 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,925 tests
• 6.1 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.7 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,956 total cases
• 41 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 260,134 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,665 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 18th at 4:30pm
• 32 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 5 since yesterday
• 10 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 2 new admissions
• 4 discharges
• 5,858 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,011 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,037 hospital beds, 729 available, 24 percent
• 400 ICU beds, 109 available, 27 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 17th at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 17th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 752,623 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8,319 tests
• 6.1 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.9 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,915 total cases
• 72 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 259,187 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,570 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 17th at 4:30pm
• 37 individuals were hospitalized, no change since yesterday
• 9 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 5 new admissions
• 3 discharges
• 5,854 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,011 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,040 hospital beds, 769 available, 25 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 120 available, 30 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 16th at 8:15pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Today is day 200 of the COVID crisis — it's been 200 days since New
York State's first confirmed case of COVID. Since then, we have made
tremendous progress, especially on testing. When this started, we had the
capacity to conduct about 500 tests per day. Yesterday, we did 75,000 tests.
Our reopening plan is striking a balance between opening as much as we can
and still keeping the infection rate under control and the public's health
front and center.
We're certainly in a new normal. We must continue to manage COVID. The
crisis is less severe — but it's less severe because of the continued
caution that New Yorkers are exercising and because of the safeguards that
remain in place. The infection rate is hovering just below one percent, so
we have very little room for error.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The deadline for health insurance special enrollment has been
extended through December 31, 2020. New Yorkers without health
insurance can apply for coverage through the
NY State
of Health Marketplace, by phone at 1-855-355-5777, or by
connecting with a free enrollment assister.
2. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 483 total hospitalizations. Of the 75,087 tests
reported yesterday, 652, or 0.87 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost four
New Yorkers to the virus.
3. There's still time to respond to the Census. While 93.4
percent of New Yorkers have filled out the Census, we need to ensure every
New Yorker is counted. There's still time left to respond. You can respond
by mail, by phone at 844-330-2020 or online at
https://my2020census.gov. Spread the word and let's Get
Counted, NY.
4. The Nourish NY program has invested over $13 million connecting
New York farms with families in need. The initiative has
distributed 17.8 million pounds of dairy products to food banks, along with
approximately 4.8 million pounds of produce. Over 610,000 households have
received food sourced from 4,135 farms, which is helping keep businesses and
families afloat.
5. Due to the pandemic, there is still a severe shortage of blood
and blood donations are needed. Giving blood is safe: New York's
blood donation centers have implemented precautions to minimize density and
ensure the safety of donors and staff, including requiring donors to make an
appointment. Learn more
here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A new red
panda has arrived at the Seneca Park Zoo's Cold Asia exhibit.
Willie, a five-year-old male named after country star Willie Nelson, came to
New York from Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee, to mate with the zoo's female red
panda, Starlight. You can visit Willie at the Seneca Park Zoo through timed
entry tickets."
September 16th at
8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 16th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 744,304 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 4,753 tests
• 6.2 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.3 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.2 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,843 total cases
• 58 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 258,463 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,499 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 16th at 4:30pm
• 37 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 6 in a 24-hour period
• 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1
• 8 new admissions
• 1 discharges
• 5,851 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,011 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,040 hospital beds, 756 available, 25 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 121 available, 31 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 15th at 9:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"For months, I have talked about how important it is for people of all
ages to wear a mask, and it has sometimes been a challenge to reach young
people, especially since they may feel that the virus poses less of a direct
threat to their own health than it does for older generations. I felt like I
had tried everything — begged, pleaded, threatened. I didn't know what else
was left — but I thought humor might do it. So I called up Paul Rudd, who I
had met at an event before COVID began. I said, "You know, can you do a PSA,
a video, that really gets to young people?" And Paul Rudd said, "Yeah, I can
do it."
Paul Rudd might be an unlikely partner to help reach Gen Z-ers and
millennials, but he was up for the task, and he delivered a video that is
funny as heck. It's gotten over 12 million views already and if you haven't
seen it, I recommend that you do. Whether you're old, young, or somewhere
in-between — mask up.
Video of the Day: Certified young person Paul Rudd joined forces with New York State to tell young people why they should wear a mask. Watch the video here.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 481 total hospitalizations. Of the 73,678 tests
reported yesterday, 766, or 1.0 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 11
New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Six states have been removed from New York's COVID-19 Travel
Advisory. Individuals traveling from California, Hawaii, Maryland,
Minnesota, Nevada and Ohio will not be subject to a 14-day quarantine. The
Northern Mariana Islands have also been removed, but Puerto Rico has been
added to the list. See more info
here.
3. New York will not ban trick-or-treating this Halloween.
When Halloween comes around, I'll give New Yorkers my advice and provide
guidance so everyone can make a decision for themselves and their families
on whether or not trick-or-treating is something they want to do this year.
4. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held in a virtual
format this year. The
parade will be televised on November 26th, but will
feature pre-recorded performances. The iconic balloons will also be flown
over New York City but using approved specialty vehicles.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": In the interim between
seasons, the
Ice Theater of New York would usually practice in
indoor rinks, but with the pandemic shutting down rinks, the figure skaters
have swapped their blades for wheels. The performing group continues to
practice with inline skates, using public spaces like parks and playgrounds
to glide until the winter freeze arrives and they can return to the ice."
September 15th at 9:00pm
The Washington Post: We don’t need to reach herd
immunity to begin to get the virus under control
Click here for more information.
USA Today: COVID-19 tracking apps, supported by
Apple and Google, begin showing up in app stores
Click here for more information.
New York Times: Health experts warn about perils
of new virus data collection system
Click here for more information.
September 15th at
9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 15th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 739,551 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,634 tests
• 6.2 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.2 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.3 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,785 total cases
• 71 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 257,789 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,443 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 15th at 4:30pm
• 31 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 in a 24-hour period
• 9 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 6 new admissions
• 4 discharges
• 5,850 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,011 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,040 hospital beds, 806 available, 27 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 137 available, 35 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 14th at
10:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 14th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 733,917 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 4,905 tests
• 6.2 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,714 total cases
• 31 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 257,369 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,411 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 14th at 4:30pm
• 32 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 1 in a 24-hour period
• 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2
• 4 new admissions
• 4 discharges
• 5,846 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,010 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,042 hospital beds, 852 available, 28 percent
• 397 ICU beds, 133 available, 34 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 13th at
10:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 13th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 729,012 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6,000 tests
• 6.3 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.2 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,683 total cases
• 68 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 256,869 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,360 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 13th at 4:30pm
• 31 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 4 in a 24-hour period
• 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 4 new admissions
• 7 discharges
• 5,842 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,009 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,038 hospital beds, 820 available, 27 percent
• 399 ICU beds, 127 available, 32 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 12th at
9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 12th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 723,012 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6,077 tests
• 6.3 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.4 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.3 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,615 total cases
• 81 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 256,246 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,305 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 12th at 4:30pm
• 35 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 5 in a 24-hour period
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 6 new admissions
• 3 discharges
• 5,835 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,008 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,036 hospital beds, 740 available, 24 percent
• 400 ICU beds, 111 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 11th at 10:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"On a sunny, cloudless Tuesday morning nineteen years ago, New York,
the nation and the world were changed forever. We will never forget the
nearly three thousand lives lost during the September 11th terrorist
attacks. We will never forget that a day marked by unfathomable loss was met
with equal courage. Selfless heroes ran into hell without hesitation,
leading tens of thousands to safety. Our brave first responders have our
enduring respect and gratitude. The pain and suffering continue for too
many, who in the aftermath of these attacks still battle 9/11-related
illnesses. We stand with these heroes and in the fight to ensure they
receive every bit of the funding and care they need and deserve.
In the midst of the COVID crisis, today is an especially poignant moment to
commemorate and reflect on bravery and selflessness. Once again, our country
is facing an unprecedented challenge. And once again, New Yorkers are
responding with the same loving, caring and united spirit that has always
defined us in our best days and darkest days alike. New York will build back
stronger, and we will never cease to be the globe's beacon of freedom,
opportunity and democracy.
Photo of the Day: The Tribute in Light shines in commemoration of 9/11 (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 474 total hospitalizations. Of the 89,722 tests
reported yesterday, 880, or 0.98 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost five
New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Additional unemployment benefits for eligible New Yorkers
affected by COVID will begin going out next week. The New York
Department of Labor will start
distributing an additional $300 a week in unemployment,
which replaced the expired weekly $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment
Compensation (FPUC) benefit that many New Yorkers had been receiving. The
Department of Labor will be contacting New Yorkers who may need to submit
additional certification to qualify for the benefit.
3. CARES funding will be directed to assist child care providers in
reopening. Child care is essential to getting people back to work
and $88.6 million in federal CARES funding will be made available to assist
child care providers in the State. Starting next week, child care providers
may apply for funding
here. The application period will be open through December
31st.
4. On the 19th anniversary of 9/11, I signed legislation
reconstituting the September 11 Workers Protection Task Force Bill.
This Task Force, originally established in 2005, was created to obtain data
regarding adverse health effects on workers who participated in rescue,
recovery and response at Ground Zero and to make recommendations to improve
access and scope of health programs assisting those workers and first
responders. This measure will ensure these selfless men and women continue
to receive the care they are owed.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": It's a time of year
anticipated by many New Yorkers, when the foliage begins changing into an
array of beautiful reds, oranges and yellows. To track the changing colors
of New York's landscapes, I Love NY
released their first Fall Foliage Report of the year,
tracking the changing colors in several regions throughout the state.
Travelers who wish to capture the colorful scenery must follow all public
health and safety guidelines."
September 11th at
10:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 11th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 716,935 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6839 tests
• 6.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.3 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,534 total cases
• 71 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 255,313 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,212 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 11th at 4:30pm
• 30 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 6 since yesterday
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1
• 4 new admissions
• 4 discharges
• 5,832 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 2 fatalities
• 2,008 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,043 hospital beds, 693 available, 23 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 101 available, 26 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 10th at 8:00pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"New Yorkers are complying with State guidelines across the board
which has led to our low infection rate. We have taken care of one another.
One important area vital to our continued public health is that all riders
must wear a mask while on pubic transportation. While mask compliance in the
MTA system is high, we must do all we can to prevent the spread and to make
riders feel secure when taking the subway or using public transportation. No
one is above the law and no single rider can put others at risk by refusing
to wear a mask. Starting Monday, September 14th, the MTA will
issue a $50 fine to riders who refuse to wear a mask on
public transportation. Masks are always available at no cost if needed.
There is no excuse for non-compliance. All New Yorkers must act responsibly
and if a rider refuses to wear a mask — they will be fined. We are all in
this together.
Chart of the Day: Total COVID hospitalizations continues to remain low
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York has conducted over 9 million tests to date. We
lead the nation in testing and remember, any New Yorker who wants a COVID
test can get tested. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or believe you
were exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID, get tested.
Find a testing site near you.
2. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 482 total hospitalizations. Of the 76,813 tests
reported yesterday, 757, or 0.98 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost
seven New Yorkers to the virus.
3. On Suicide Prevention Day, New York is continuing to raise
awareness and offer mental health resources. I signed a
proclamation
recognizing September as Suicide Prevention Month and
today, September 10, as Suicide Prevention Day in New York. The Office of
Mental Health is launching a social media campaign to inform all New Yorkers
that you can call the State's Emotional Support Helpline at 1-833-863-9314
for free emotional support, consultations and referrals to a provider.
4. A new Virtual Taste NY Producer Showcase will kick off this
October. This online business-to-business networking event will
connect NY's agricultural businesses with potential new buyers and foster
new business relationships despite the pandemic. The program pilot will
"take place" in the Adirondacks and Capital Region.
Registration is now open for vendors and buyers.
5. The Long Island Railroad launched a new app to help you identify
train capacity. Riders can use the
app to help plan their commutes and identify which
trains are the least crowded.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": When schools closed back in
March, Naples, NY resident Josh Gleason took up woodworking and decided to
build a
boat. Starting completely from scratch, the rising
ninth grader used materials from the local lumberyard and built a
flat-bottom boat that he dubbed the "M.S. Liberty." Set with a brass bell
and working engine, the M.S. Liberty has sailed multiple times across
Honeoye Lake, with Josh at the helm and his family members on board."
September 10th at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 10th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 710,096 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6741 tests
• 6.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,463 total cases
• 52 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 254,398 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,125 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 10th at 4:30pm
• 36 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 since yesterday
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change since
yesterday
• 6 new admissions
• 6 discharges
• 5,828 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,006 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,043 hospital beds, 715 available, 23 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 108 available, 27 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 9th at 8:00pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"New Yorkers have worked hard to comply with reopening guidelines and
we have some good news. Starting September 30th, restaurants in New York
City can reopen for indoor dining with a limit of 25 percent capacity. All
restaurants that choose to reopen must adhere to strict safety protocols,
including temperature checks, face coverings when not seated, increased
ventilation and air filtration standards, among other safety protocols. Bar
service will not be permitted, and restaurants will close at midnight. We
will reassess the guidelines on November 1st based on data. Read more about
NYC's indoor dining reopening
here.
Photo of the Day: Artwork by Mierle Laderman Ukeles was unveiled on the face of the Queens Museum to thank essential workers for their dedicated service to NY (Photo by Hai Zhang)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of COVID hospitalizations continues to remain
low. Yesterday, there were 463 total hospitalizations. Of the
63,230 tests reported yesterday, 576, or 0.91 percent, were positive. Sadly,
we lost three New Yorkers to the virus.
2. The NY Department of Financial Services is extending action
requiring New York health insurers to waive costs associated with COVID-19.
New York insurers must
waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and in-network
telehealth visits until November 9th. This extends the action put in place
in March, which waived cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and telehealth
services.
3. A reminder to New Yorkers to get a flu shot. While we
still handle COVID, flu season is fast-approaching. This year it is
especially important that New Yorkers get their flu shot.
Find a flu vaccination site near you.
4. The Met Cloisters will reopen on September 12. This
weekend, the
Cloisters, the Met's museum of European medieval art
overlooking the Hudson River, joins other cultural institutions that have
begun reopening with reduced capacity and timed entry. Read more about the
reopenings of New York City's cultural institutions.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Back in April, I received a
heartfelt letter from a farmer in Troy, Kansas that included a single N95
mask left from his farming days that he wanted to donate to a healthcare
worker. Touched by the act of generosity, the town of Troy, New York
sent a care package to Dennis Ruhnke and his wife
Sharon to thank them for their kindness in helping New York in the heat of
the crisis, from one Troy to another."
September 9th at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 9th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 703,355 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 3080 tests
• 6.5 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.8 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,411 total cases
• 55 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 254,024 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,078 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 9th at 4:30pm
• 33 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 4 since yesterday
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 5 new admissions
• 3 discharges
• 5,822 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,006 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,040 hospital beds, 792 available, 26 percent
• 397 ICU beds, 103 available, 26 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 8th at 10:30pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"The unofficial start of fall is here.
Yesterday, on Labor Day, we honored the dedicated men and women in New York
and across our country who make up our workforce, and we had special reason
to celebrate them this year. During New York's long and continuing fight
against COVID, it was our workers, including the men and women of organized
labor, who showed up every day and risked their lives to protect all of us.
As we enter a new, post-Labor Day phase of the pandemic that presents new
challenges, I want to update you on a few important matters.
School Reopening
First is the issue of schools. I recognize that many parents and teachers
are nervous, and they have good reason to be.
While we cannot eliminate the risks of COVID, we can arm parents and
teachers with the facts. To that end, the State is requiring all school
districts to report daily data on the COVID infection rate and new cases at
every school. This information will be publicly available on a
new online dashboard that will have constantly updated
data for your school.
In addition, the State launched a
SUNY
COVID-19 Case Tracker that provides real-time, up-to-date data
on COVID-19 testing and other vital information at each of SUNY's 64
colleges and universities.
With this transparently available data, parents and communities will be in a
better position to make decisions and stay safe.
Voting
Second is the issue of voting. New York has taken a host of measures to make
voting safer and easier during the pandemic.
For the first time in our state's history, all registered voters can
request an absentee ballot (under the "temporary illness"
excuse). If you choose to vote by absentee ballot, then there are several
ways you can cast your completed, signed ballot.
1. Put it in the mail ensuring it receives a postmark no later than November
3
2. Drop it off at an Early Voting poll site between October 24 and November
1
3. Drop it off at a poll site on November 3 by 9pm
4. Drop it off at your county Board of Elections Office starting September 8
through no later than November 3 by 9pm (see the list of county Boards of
Elections Offices
here)
In addition to absentee voting, New Yorkers can also take advantage of Early
Voting. For nine days, from October 24 to November 1, registered voters can
cast their vote in-person at an early polling site. Of course, New Yorkers
can still vote in-person on Election Day, November 3, as well.
Whatever method you choose, make sure your voice is heard.
Learn more about Early Voting and Absentee Voting.
I want to take a moment to thank you for your cooperation and responsibility
over the past few months. Together we brought the infection rate down by
taking simple, effective precautions like wearing a mask and getting tested.
This new phase we are entering will test our diligence. We must continue to
be careful and smart. It's up to all of us to ensure our continued success
in the weeks and months ahead.
As schools begin to reopen and some return to in-person learning, I
understand parents and teachers are anxious. To help manage the stress of
uncertainty regarding COVID, we want to clearly provide New Yorkers with the
facts and data needed so parents, teachers and students are informed.
Therefore, we are launching a new online dashboard called the "COVID-19
Report Card." This dashboard will provide parents, teachers and students
with comprehensive COVID data for every school that will be updated on a
daily basis, including positive infections of students and staff, and
percentage of on-site students and staff who test positive. The dashboard is
available
here.
Chart of the Day: For over a month, New York's positive infection rate has remained under one percent.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Four states have been added to the State's travel advisory.
Visitors traveling from Delaware, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia must
quarantine upon arriving from NY. Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
have been removed from the list.
Learn more about NY's travel advisory.
2. The total number of hospitalizations continues to remains low.
Yesterday, there were 445 total hospitalizations. Of the 57,826 tests
reported yesterday, 557, or 0.96 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 5
New Yorkers to the virus.
3. New York State launched a COVID tracker to monitor cases at SUNY
colleges and universities. The Department of Health will be issuing
regulations to require colleges to notify the state when they have 100
COVID-19 cases and could have to transition to remote learning. To address,
monitor and mitigate the spread of COVID across SUNY, New York also launched
a case tracker database for SUNY's 64 colleges and universities. Updated
daily, the dashboard will provide case counts for each individual campus,
among other data. The dashboard is available
here.
4. Reminder: New Yorkers can request an absentee ballot online now.
This year, New Yorkers have several options to vote in this year's
election: Early voting, absentee voting and in-person voting on Election
Day. If you have concerns about COVID, you may request an online ballot now.
Learn more.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Claudia and Richard Berroa
started a business selling flan at notable New York grocery stores like
Zabar's and Union Market. Eventually they decided to expand and open
Claudy's Kitchen, a Peruvian restaurant. COVID-19
shutdowns impacted their opening plans, but in that delay the couple found a
silver lining. Unhappy with the sign they had installed on their storefront,
the restaurant owners acted on a whim and reached out to the late Milton
Glaser, designer of the iconic "I Love NY" logo, for help. The legendary
Bronx native obliged, and when they opened for takeout on June 12, his
design was prominently displayed on the front of the restaurant. Glaser died
on June 26, and this turned out to be one of his last projects."
September 8th at
10:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 8th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 700,275 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 3,680 tests
• 6.5 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.5 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.4 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,356 total cases
• 52 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 253,854 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,050 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 8th at 4:30pm
• 29 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 2 since yesterday
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change
• 5 new admissions
• 5 discharges
• 5,819 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,006 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,040 hospital beds, 861 available, 28 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 112 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 8th at
10:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 7th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 696,595 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 4,364 tests
• 6.5 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,304 total cases
• 46 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 253,514 total were tested for antibodies
• 27,020 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 7th at 4:30pm
• 31 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 from September 5
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change from September
5
• 1 new admission
• 8 discharges
• 5,814 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,006 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,045 hospital beds, 897 available, 29 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 124 available, 31 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 7th at
10:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 6th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 692,231 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,274 tests
• 6.5 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.1 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,258 total cases
• 58 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 252,899 total were tested for antibodies
• 26,971 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 6th at 4:30pm
• 32 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 7 in the last 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1
• 2 new admissions
• 11 discharges
• 5,806 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,006 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,039 hospital beds, 852 available, 28 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 111 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 5th at
8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 5th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 686,957 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6,619 tests
• 6.6 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.5 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.5 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,200 total cases
• 98 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 251,931 total were tested for antibodies
• 26,887 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 5th at 4:30pm
• 39 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 5 in the last 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 10 new admissions
• 5 discharges
• 5,795 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,006 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,043 hospital beds, 818 available, 27 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 120 available, 30 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 4th at
7:45pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"This weekend, we celebrate the dedicated men and women throughout the
state and across the country who comprise our incredible workforce. It was
in New York that Labor Day was first celebrated, and we continue to fight
for the respect, pride and dignity of all our workers. Over the long
weekend, I encourage New Yorkers to be smart and be safe. Remember — COVID
won't take a holiday and it continues to spread across the country. Wear a
mask; be smart; plan well. Let's look out for one another.
Image of the Day: The first Labor Day parade was held in New York City in 1882.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. For the fourth straight week, New York's positive infection rate
is below 1 percent. All of the State's COVID reporting data,
including the number of tests conducted and the positive infection rate
broken down by region, is available
here.
2. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 428 total hospitalizations. Of the 93,395 tests
reported yesterday, 864, or 0.92 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 5
New Yorkers to the virus.
3. Planning a trip? Stay local. New York State is full of
local getaways perfect for single day or weekend trips. Read more about the
many
staycation options in the state, ranging from half-day
trips to overnights and more.
4. A new online graphic novel collection shares personal stories of
the COVID pandemic. The
COVID Chronicles is a collection of personal
stories made in partnership with Upshot Studios, depicting how many cope
with the pandemic. From frontline workers to individuals who fought off the
virus, these visual stories portray the unique ways the virus has affected
us all.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": After recovering from
COVID, New York City photographer
AJ
Stetson began taking photographic portraits of his housemates
and New Yorkers in public spaces. In his collection of over 500 photos,
Stetson beautifully captures the diversity and strength of New Yorkers
during this challenging year. "
September 4th at
7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 4th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 680,338 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6,039 tests
• 6.6 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.4 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.6 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,102 total cases
• 96 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 250,949 total were tested for antibodies
• 26,807 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 4th at 4:30pm
• 34 individuals were hospitalized, decrease of 1 in the last 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1
• 5 new admissions
• 6 discharges
• 5,790 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,005 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,038 hospital beds, 753 available, 25 percent
• 396 ICU beds, 113 available, 29 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 3rd at
8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Earlier this week, in response to an uptick in COVID cases in Western
NY, the State set up eight rapid testing sites for residents in the region.
I wanted to share some of the results with you. From the testing team's
effort, a total of 6,385 tests were performed with results delivered in 15
minutes. A total of 266 positive cases were identified, for an infection
rate of 4.1 percent. While this was not random testing (it was a
self-selected group), the situation in Western NY is nevertheless serious,
and residents should exercise increased caution.
The State Department of Health will lend 20 rapid testing machines to local
health departments in Western NY and continue to carefully monitor the
infection rate of the region. Let's all do our part to make sure the virus
doesn't spread and our infection rate remains low. If you have COVID
symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to someone who tested positive
for COVID,
get tested.
Photo of the Day: Last night, the newly-installed fountain on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal in Seneca Falls, NY — the birthplace of the women's suffrage movement — was illuminated in purple and gold to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment (Photo by Philip Kamrass)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 430 total hospitalizations. Of the 88,981 tests
reported yesterday, 889, or 0.99 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 7
New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Malls in New York City will be allowed to reopen on September
9th. Malls can
reopen with a 50 percent occupancy limit and malls that
choose to reopen must follow strict safety protocols, including strict
enforcement of face coverings, social distancing, and enhanced cleaning and
disinfection protocols. No indoor dining is permitted in malls.
3. Casinos and video lottery terminal facilities will be allowed to
reopen starting September 9th with a 25 percent occupancy limit.
Casinos that choose to
reopen must adhere to strict safety protocols. This
includes enforcing face coverings except when eating or drinking, social
distancing and maintaining traffic flow.
4. Rapid testing sites in Oneonta, NY are open. As a
reminder to Oneonta residents, the State set up three rapid testing sites as
a response to the COVID cluster that broke out among students on the SUNY
Oneonta campus. You MUST make an appointment to be tested, which can be made
by calling 1-833-NYSTRNG (1-833-697-8764)
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Need more proof that age is
just a number? A 53-year-old mother of three from Long Island is competing
again (virtually for the moment) in gymnastics, after overcoming several
injuries. Lori Vollkommer, a former Junior Olympian from Suffolk County, won
five gold medals in 2018 at the International Association of Independent
Gymnastics Clubs World Championship in Orlando and has no plans to stop
doing the sport she loves. Her 25-year-old son, who is also her strength and
conditioning coach, told
ABC 7, "I'm blessed to be her son because she doesn't
just inspire me, she inspires so many other people."
September 3rd at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 3rd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 674,299 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6,644 tests
• 6.7 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 45,006 total cases
• 66 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 250,117 total were tested for antibodies
• 26,720 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 3rd at 4:30pm
• 35 individuals were hospitalized, decrease of 3 in the last 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 3
• 3 new admissions
• 1 discharges
• 5,784 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 2 fatalities
• 2,005 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,043 hospital beds, 746 available, 25 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 100 available, 25 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 2nd at
7:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"New York State launched an online portal where all registered voters
can request an absentee ballot if you are worried about
in-person voting due to COVID. There's no need to wait —
you can request an absentee ballot for the November 3rd election today.
(Please note that you must already be registered to vote at your current
address. If you aren't registered to vote, or need to change your voter
registration address, visit
elections.ny.gov for more info.)
New Yorkers have options in the way to cast a vote this elections: In
addition to voting by absentee ballot, you can vote early
in-person at your Early Voting polling place from October 24 to November 1
(there are nine days of Early Voting). And of course, you can still vote
in-person on Election Day, November 3rd. Whatever option feels safest is up
to you — just make sure your voice is heard.
Photo of the Day: Mask Up, America
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York is extending our partnership with HelloFresh to help
combat food insecurity amid the pandemic. The New York State
Division of Veterans' Services and HelloFresh started working together in
June to provide meals to families, and this expansion will provide over
200,000 fresh meals to veterans, military families and other residents in
New York City who are experiencing food insecurity — one of a host of
initiatives the State has taken to help ensure that no family goes hungry. I
thank HelloFresh for their help.
2. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 445 total hospitalizations. Of the 88,447 tests
reported yesterday, 708, or 0.80 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 5
New Yorkers to the virus.
3. The Whitney Museum of American Art reopens its doors to the
public tomorrow. The Whitney joins other cultural institutions that
have begun reopening with reduced capacity and timed entry. Read more about
New York City's cultural institution
reopenings.
4. There's still time to respond to the Census. As of now,
approximately 80 percent of New Yorkers have completed the Census — but we
need everyone to respond. You can respond by mail, by phone at 844-330-2020
or online at https://my2020census.gov. Spread the word and let's Get
Counted, NY.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": New York City artist
Devon Rodriguez would often use his subway rides as
inspiration for his art, sketching New Yorkers he'd see in hyper-realistic
detail. But amid the pandemic he found a new approach to his style. On his
subway rides, he started sketching New Yorkers wearing masks. He began using
his art to not only to help himself cope with the stress of the COVID
pandemic, but also to capture the challenging moment we find ourselves in."
September 2nd at
7:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 2nd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 667,655, COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5,761 tests
• 6.7 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 0.8 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 44,940 total cases
• 55 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 248,644 total were tested for antibodies
• 26,620 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 2nd at 4:30pm
• 38 individuals were hospitalized, no change in the last 24 hours
• 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 4 new admissions
• 5 discharges
• 5,783 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,003 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,043 hospital beds, 807 available, 27 percent
• 397 ICU beds, 112 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.
September 1st at
7:15pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Fall is a special time in New York State. It is fast approaching, and
we want to make sure families and communities can safely enjoy all the
season has to offer. Today, new guidance was released on seasonal
activities, which include corn mazes, pick-your-own fruit and vegetable
operations, hayrides and haunted houses, on how to operate this year.
New Yorkers can also visit New York's wonderful farmers' markets and craft
beverage trails, which have remained open under guidance and thereby support
agriculture and tourism. With guidance in place these businesses can open to
the public safely, allowing New Yorkers to enjoy their favorite fall
activities while providing a boost to our farming communities and local
economies.
Photo of the Day: Today, the famous annual State Fair butter sculpture was unveiled, honoring food workers providing milk and other dairy products to schoolchildren.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The total number of hospitalizations remains low.
Yesterday, there were 432 total hospitalizations. Of the 76,997 tests
reported yesterday, 754, or 0.98 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 3
New Yorkers to the virus. The positive rate in Western New York was 1.6
percent yesterday, which is elevated compared to the rest of the state. If
you live in Buffalo or the Western NY region, take special precautions and I
encourage you to get a test.
2. Alaska and Montana have been added to New York's COVID travel
advisory. The two states join 31 other states and territories from
which travelers arriving to New York must self-quarantine for 14 days. See
the full list
here.
3. Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Due to
the pandemic, there is a national shortage of
poll workers, and New York State needs your help. Poll
workers are essential to ensure that the election runs smoothly throughout
New York's early voting period and on November 3rd, Election Day. The
positions are PAID. To be eligible as a poll worker, you must be a
registered voter in New York State.
4. Tomorrow, three free rapid testing sites will open in Oneonta to
address a COVID cluster. The new temporary
testing sites at St. James Church, the Oneonta Armory,
and the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center will open in the City of
Oneonta, Otsego County, tomorrow at 11 a.m. The sites will remain open
Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Testing is by appointment
only — you can schedule yours by calling 1-833-NYSTRNG (1-833-697-8764)
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": One symbol of the fall
season is the full orange moon that illuminates the sky, which is known as
the "Corn
Moon." Native Americans used this celestial phenomenon to
indicate when it was time to harvest the corn. You can see the first Corn
Moon of the year this evening."
September 1st at
7:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through September 1st, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 661,894, COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8,045 tests
• 6.8 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 0.8 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour
period tested positive for COVID-19
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Viral Tested Positive
• 44,885 total cases
• 65 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 248,062 total were tested for antibodies
• 26,554 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of September 1st at 4:30pm
• 38 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 4 in the last 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1
• 5 new admissions
• 2 discharges
• 5,778 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,002 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,033 hospital beds, 847 available, 28 percent
• 395 ICU beds, 109 available, 28 percent
*The test results data comes from a NYSDOH database that contains reported
results from all the labs testing samples from New York State residents. NYS
fatality data are reported by hospitals, nursing homes, and other health
care facilities on a daily basis to the NYSDOH.