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Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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Suffolk County Daily Reported Data to Date
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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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December 31st at 9:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 31st at 9:30pm
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December 31st at 9:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 31st, 2020
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Testing
• 19,194 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,942,680 total tests have been administered since March
• 2,016 new cases were reported
• 96,057 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.9% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 9.7 tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 8.0% positive on a 7-day
average
• 10.5% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 8.9% positive on a
7-day average
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Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
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Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 32,519 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 309,598 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 31st at 7:00pm
• 733 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 33 in 24 hours
• 79 were new admissions
• 106 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 9 in 24
hours
• 56 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 46 were discharged since the last report
• 7,767 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 13 fatalities
• 2,299 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,237 hospital beds, 675 available, 21 percent
• 430 ICU beds, 109 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.
December 31st at 9:30pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
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December 31st at 9:30pm
New York COVID-19
Vaccine information: Get the Facts
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New York State Early
Warning Monitoring System Dashboard – Long Island
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New York State
COVID-19 School Reporting
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December 30th 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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December 30th at 8:30pm
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As the year draws to a close, the vaccination
distribution program continues to ramp up with more priority groups added as
supply becomes available. As the vaccination process continues to build in
the weeks ahead, know that you can look to this newsletter as an accurate
in-depth source for information and updates.
While the vaccine distribution gets underway, New Yorkers cannot get lax
about COVID by any means. Hospitalizations continue to rise across the state
and there is one message New Yorkers must remember as we approach the close
of the holiday season—celebrating smart stops shutdowns. If we stay smart,
stay tough and take the steps we know help halt the spread, we will get
through this.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total hospitalizations rose to 7,892. Of the 154,949
tests reported yesterday, 13,422, or 8.66 percent, were positive. There were
1,250 patients in ICU yesterday, up 26 from the previous day. Of them, 702
are intubated. Sadly, we lost 144 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Buffalo Bills stadium will allow limited capacity for the first
home playoff game. The State Department of Health, the NFL and the
Buffalo Bills have come to an agreement to
allow approximately 6,700 fans to attend the Bills'
first home playoff game in 25 years. Every fan must test negative prior to
attending the game, wear a mask and social distance, and there will be
contact tracing following the game. Tailgating will remain banned.
3. Approximately 203,000 New Yorkers to date have received one
COVID-19 vaccine dose. Next week, New York State will open
vaccination criteria to ambulatory care health workers and public-facing
public health workers, including those administering COVID-19 tests.
4. The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop will
be held virtually. This year, Times Square will be closed and
there will be no crowds allowed in the area during the ball drop but the
celebration to ring in the new year still goes on. The ball drop will be
livestreamed online along with TV programming.
5. New York continues to monitor for the presence of the more
contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19. The State Department of Health
and private labs across the State have been analyzing genomic sequencing of
COVID specimens since early spring, with more than 4,300 specimens
sequences. We have yet to find the U.K. strain, but we are continuing to
search.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": The mother of a Long Island
teenager with special needs was able to
pull off a Christmas miracle thanks to a total
stranger. After searching without success for the gift her son wanted most—a
sold-out Xbox—Jill Biblow turned to Facebook to ask if anyone she knew might
be able to help her get one in time for Christmas. Hundreds of miles away,
South Florida resident Kevin Danilo heard about the request from a friend,
and sent Biblow a brand-new Xbox as a gift. His sole request was to pay the
generosity forward. During this challenging year, it's "the small things
showing that people care about us [that give] us the strength to dust
ourselves off and keep going," he wrote to Biblow."
December 30th at 8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 30th, 2020
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Testing
• 12,909 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,923,486 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,650 new cases were reported
• 94,041 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.9% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 11.7 tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 7.5% positive on a 7-day
average
• 12.8% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 8.3% positive on a
7-day average
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Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
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Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 32,454 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 309,139 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 30th at 7:00pm
• 700 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 6 in 24 hours
• 84 were new admissions
• 97 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 4 in 24
hours
• 55 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 68 were discharged since the last report
• 7,721 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 12 fatalities
• 2,286 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,240 hospital beds, 644 available, 20 percent
• 394 ICU beds, 92 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.
December 30th at 8:30pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
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December 30th at 8:30pm
New York COVID-19
Vaccine information: Get the Facts
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New York State
COVID-19 School Reporting
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December 29th at 8:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 29th at 8:15pm
Last night, I signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act, which extends the moratorium on COVID-related residential evictions until May 1, while also providing foreclosure protections to homeowners and small landlords. Many New Yorkers have faced economic hardship as result of the COVID-19 pandemic through no fault of their own, and this legislation helps ensure that no one is forced out of their home during this incredibly difficult period. The more support we provide for tenants, mortgagors and seniors, the easier it will be for them to get back on their feet when the pandemic ends. I thank the Legislature for passing this important protection for New Yorkers all across the state who need a hand.
Chart of the Day: Total hospitalizations in New York, March 16 to present.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total hospitalizations rose to 7,814. Of the 160,614
tests reported yesterday, 11,438, or 7.14 percent, were positive. There were
1,224 patients in ICU yesterday, up two from the previous day. Of them, 711
are intubated. Sadly, we lost 124 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. New York has
updated its quarantine guidelines to align with the CDC's
recommendations. Individuals exposed to COVID-19 can end their
quarantine after 10 days without a testing requirement as long as no
symptoms have been reported during the quarantine period. After day 10 is
reached, individuals must continue monitoring for symptoms through day 14
and if any develop, they should immediately self-isolate and contact their
local health department or their health care provider to report this change
and determine if they should seek testing.
3. Unemployed New Yorkers will begin receiving extended and expanded
federal unemployment benefits next week. Starting the week October
3rd, unemployed New Yorkers will
receive an additional $300 payment through the extended
Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation and Pandemic Unemployment
Compensation programs. New Yorkers currently receiving benefits do not need
to call the Department of Labor to receive these extended benefits—they
should continue to certify for unemployment benefits in their usual manner
and will automatically receive extended benefits.
4. Starting October 1, 2021, New Yorkers can begin using sick leave
benefits under the state's Paid Sick Leave law. This legislation
secures paid sick leave for workers at medium and large businesses and paid
or unpaid leave for those at small businesses, depending on the employer's
net income. New Yorkers can use guaranteed sick leave to recover from an
illness themselves, care for a sick family member and more. Learn about Paid
Sick Leave
here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Holiday greetings know no
distance. Over the holidays, the seven astronauts aboard the International
Space Station
beamed a holiday message down to Earth—a message they
called "Resilience," in tribute of the exceptionally difficult year we
endured. "There couldn't be a more fitting name to describe 2020," said NASA
astronaut Victor Glover, "The resilience of the human spirit is something
that we can truly celebrate in this special season. "
December 29th at 8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 29th, 2020
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Testing
• 13,620 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,910,577 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,212 new cases were reported
• 92,391 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.8% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 7.8 tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.8% positive on a 7-day
average
• 8.9% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.6% positive on a 7-day
average
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Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
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Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 32,389 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 308,713 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 29th at 7:00pm
• 694 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 17 in 24 hours
• 69 were new admissions
• 101 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 3 in 24
hours
• 55 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 48 were discharged since the last report
• 7,653 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 12 fatalities
• 2,274 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,238 hospital beds, 740 available, 23 percent
• 432 ICU beds, 108 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.
December 29th at 8:15pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
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December 29th at 8:15pm
New York COVID-19
Vaccine information: Get the Facts
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New York State
COVID-19 School Reporting
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December 29th at 8:15pm
Johns Hopkins,
Covid-19 Data In Motion: Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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The Johns Hopkins
60-Minute Covid-19 Briefing: Expert Insights On What You Need To Know Now
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December 28th at 7:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 28th at 7:45pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
As we continue to distribute the vaccine throughout New
York, we've come across a new issue—possible fraud by a health care
provider. The State Department of Health was
made aware of reports that an Orange County health
provider may have fraudulently obtained COVID-19 vaccines and diverted them
to members of the public, contrary to the state's guidance to administer the
vaccine first to frontline health care workers, as well as nursing home
residents and staff. The State Department of Health is assisting the State
Police in a criminal investigation into this matter.
Today I signed an Executive Order that states that a provider can be fined
up to $1 million and lose all State licenses if they are found to have
committed fraud or intentionally administered a vaccine to a person who is
not eligible. We are very serious about this and we will not tolerate any
fraud in the vaccination process. Those who do engage in fraud will be held
accountable.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Approximately 140,000 New Yorkers to date have received one
COVID-19 vaccine dose. New York expects to receive an additional
259,000 doses this week, with 139,400 coming from Pfizer and 119,600 coming
from Moderna.
2. The State is expanding the priority groups of individuals
eligible to receive a vaccine. The expanded group includes urgent
care center employees, individuals administering COVID-19 vaccines
(including local health department staff) and residents of NYS Office of
Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) facilities. Next week, the state
expects to further expand the group eligible for vaccination to ambulatory
care workers and public-facing public health workers.
3. Total hospitalizations rose to 7,559. Of the 124,866
tests reported yesterday, 10,407, or 8.33 percent, were positive. There were
1,222 patients in ICU yesterday, up 35 from the previous day. Of them, 717
are intubated. Sadly, we lost 114 New Yorkers to the virus.
4. Western NY now has the fourth-lowest positive infection rate in
the state. The region had the highest positivity rate in the state
and I commend Western New York residents for getting ahead of the infection
rate.
5. I am signing an Executive Order that extends the housing eviction
moratorium. I will be working with the New York State Legislature
this week to extend the moratorium to May 1st. No New Yorker should be
evicted due to hardship related to this pandemic.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Every year Santa
makes an appearance at the Ronald McDonald House on the
Upper East Side of Manhattan—but this year, the traditional event was
considered too risky, as many of the children staying there have compromised
immune systems. Fortunately, the children did not miss out on the holiday
cheer. With the help of the NYPD and FDNY, Santa was able to greet the kids
from a safe distance. To make this happen, firefighters lifted Santa up
several stories high in the "bucket" of a firetruck so that he could wave
from right outside of the children's windows, bringing smiles to their
faces."
December 28th at 7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 28th, 2020
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Testing
• 11,377 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,896,957 total tests have been administered since March
• 1037 new cases were reported
• 91,179 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.8% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 8.1 tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.7% positive on a 7-day
average
• 9.1% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.4% positive on a 7-day
average
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Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
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Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 32,363 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 308,444 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 28th at 7:00pm
• 677 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 30 in 24 hours
• 77 were new admissions
• 104 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 59 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 45 were discharged since the last report
• 7,605 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 11 fatalities
• 2,262 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,235 hospital beds, 824 available, 25 percent
• 438 ICU beds, 118 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.
December 28th at 7:45pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
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December 28th at 7:45pm
New York COVID-19
Vaccine information: Get the Facts
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New York State
COVID-19 School Reporting
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December 27th at 7:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 27th at 7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 27th, 2020
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Testing
• 12,554 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,885,580 total tests have been administered since March
• 885 new cases were reported
• 90,142 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.8% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.6% positive on a 7-day
average
• 7.0% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
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Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 32,327 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 308,234 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 27th at 7:00pm
• 647 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 25 in 24 hours
• 59 were new admissions
• 103 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 5 in 24
hours
• 54 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 35 were discharged since the last report
• 7,560 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 8 fatalities
• 2,251 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,199 hospital beds, 946 available, 30 percent
• 435 ICU beds, 117 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.
December 27th at 7:45pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
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December 26th at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 26th at 8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 26th, 2020
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Testing
• 17,611 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,873,026 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,272 new cases were reported
• 89,257 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.8% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.4% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.5% positive on a 7-day
average
• 7.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.2% positive on a 7-day
average
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Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
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Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 32,306 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 308,068 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 26th at 7:00pm
• 622 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 21 in 24 hours
• 71 were new admissions
• 98 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 47 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 69 were discharged since the last report
• 7,525 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 7 fatalities
• 2,243 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,181 hospital beds, 1,000 available, 31
percent
• 428 ICU beds, 127 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.
December 26th at 8:45pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
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December 25th at 8:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 25th at 8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 25th, 2020
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Testing
• 18,087 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,855,415 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,270 new cases were reported
• 87,985 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.7% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.5% positive on a 7-day
average
• 7.0% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.1% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 32,255 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 307,709 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 25th at 7:00pm
• 601 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 4 in 24 hours
• 76 were new admissions
• 98 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 7 in 24
hours
• 45 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 73 were discharged since the last report
• 7,456 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 10 fatalities
• 2,236 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,204 hospital beds, 861 available, 27 percent
• 434 ICU beds, 104 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.
December 25th at 8:15pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
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December 24th at 5:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 24th at 5:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 24th, 2020
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Testing
• 18,660 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,837,328 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,330 new cases were reported
• 86,715 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.7% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.4% positive on a 7-day
average
• 7.1% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.1% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 32,177 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 307,214 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 24th at 5:00pm
• 597 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 8 in 24 hours
• 66 were new admissions
• 91 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 45 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 60 were discharged since the last report
• 7,383 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 15 fatalities
• 2,226 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,207 hospital beds, 741 available, 23 percent
• 438 ICU beds, 93 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.
December 24th at 5:15pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
Click for more information.
December 23rd at 8:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 23rd at 8:15pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
We're in a footrace between the vaccination program and
the growing spread of COVID. So far, 89,000 New Yorkers have received their
first COVID-19 vaccine dose. 22,000 New Yorkers received their first dose at
90 nursing home facilities, during just the first two days of a
federal-private partnership program in which New York is participating. As
we continue to roll out the vaccine, I remind all New Yorkers to stay
vigilant, especially over the holidays—wear a mask, social distance,
continue to wash your hands. Celebrate smart. Happy holidays, New York.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total hospitalizations rose to 6,864. Of the 204,361
tests reported yesterday, 11,937, or 5.84 percent, were positive. There were
1,166 patients in ICU yesterday, up 40 from the previous day. Of them, 633
are intubated. Sadly, we lost 164 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. The State is working on a plan to allow fans to attend the
Buffalo Bills' first home playoff game in more than two decades under strict
COVID-19 protocols. Under the proposal, which is being developed
cooperatively between the Bills and the State Department of Health, fans in
attendance would be required to receive a negative COVID-19 test result
before being allowed into the stadium and contact tracing would be conducted
after the game.
3. The Department of Financial Services
issued guidance that will help expand New York's hospital capacity.
DFS is directing insurers to suspend certain preauthorization and
administrative requirements to help hospitals implement New York's "surge
and flex" protocol. With today's action, hospitals will be able to quickly
transfer patients between hospitals, better balance patient load and more.
4. The New York State Department of Health has authorized the use of
extra doses that have been found in Moderna vaccine vials. We have
learned that many 10-dose vials of the Moderna vaccine have enough of the
vaccine for 11 doses. (The Pfizer vaccine, similarly, found to have extra
doses.) The Department of Health
issued guidance on administering these extra doses.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": The legendary Charles W.
Howard of Albion, NY, who was one the most famous Santa Claus portrayers in
history, will have a road in his hometown
named in his honor. Howard, who died in 1966, took up
the red-and-white mantle (and beard) after being dissatisfied with existing
Santa Claus performers. He started at local department stores and later
opened the first Santa School in Albion, where he taught hundreds of Santa's
helpers to look, dress and act like elves—helping spread the season's cheer
to countless children. He played Santa for 18 years in the Macy's
Thanksgiving Day Parade and even consulted on the 1947 holiday classic
Miracle on 34th Street."
December 23rd at 8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 23rd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 17,085 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,818,668 total tests have been administered since March
• 1239 new cases were reported
• 85,385 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.7% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.4% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.4% positive on a 7-day
average
• 7.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.1% positive on a 7-day
average
•
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Antibody Testing
• 32,114 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 306,750 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 23rd at 7:00pm
• 605 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 33 in 24 hours
• 78 were new admissions
• 92 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24
hours
• 54 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 45 were discharged since the last report
• 7,323 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 14 fatalities
• 2,211 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,200 hospital beds, 699 available, 22 percent
• 434 ICU beds, 76 available, 18 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.
December 23rd at 8:15pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
Click for more information.
COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
Click for more information.
December 22nd 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.
December 22nd at 8:15pm
With Christmas and Kwanzaa coming up this week, followed
by New Year's Eve, we all need to do our part to stop the spread. And we can
do so by celebrating in different ways this year. This year I encourage New
Yorkers to celebrate smart so the virus doesn't spread to the point where
the hospital capacity is at risk. It's been a long year and I do hope New
Yorkers celebrate the holidays—but please celebrate smart.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York's Wadsworth Laboratory
has begun aggressive research of the new, more contagious COVID-19
strain discovered in the U.K. Already, Wadsworth has looked at more
than 3,700 virus sequences identified in New York. It has yet to find the
U.K. variant present in any of the random samples. Additionally, Wadsworth
and the Department of Health have made agreements with six hospitals from
across the State to obtain additional samples for further research and are
making arrangements with other hospitals to do the same. If the variant is
already here, we want to know, and we want to be able to aggressively trace
it.
2. To date, 50,000 doses of the vaccine have been administered
throughout New York. The state has received 630,000 doses thus far
and expects to receive another 300,000 doses next week.
3. Virgin Atlantic has also agreed to require pre-departure COVID
tests before passengers leave from the U.K. to New York. This is
the third major airline to require a COVID-19 test before allowing
passengers to board planes traveling from the United Kingdom to New York. I
thank British Airways, Delta Airlines and Virgin Atlantic for this
agreement.
4. Total hospitalizations rose to 6,661. Of the 164,868
tests reported yesterday, 9,716, or 5.89 percent, were positive. There were
1,126 patients in ICU yesterday, up 31 from the previous day. Of them, 614
are intubated. Sadly, we lost 139 New Yorkers to the virus.
5. It's important we continue our vaccination program through the
holidays. With Christmas and Kwanzaa rapidly approaching, I call on
hospitals, nursing homes, and medical personnel to continue providing
vaccinations throughout the holidays to ensure nursing home patients and
frontline health care workers are protected as quickly as possible.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Last night, stargazers and
photographers looked up at the night sky to
witness "The Great Conjunction," a celestial phenomenon
where Saturn and Jupiter appear extremely close together in the sky. Also
dubbed "The Christmas Star," an event of this caliber last occurred 800
years ago. The two planets won't appear this close together again until
2080.
December 22nd at 8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 22nd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 14,282 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,801,583 total tests have been administered since March
• 1034 new cases were reported
• 84,146 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.7% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.7% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.5% positive on a 7-day
average
• 7.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
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Antibody Testing
• 32,064 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 306,283 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 22nd at 7:00pm
• 572 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 16 in 24 hours
• 64 were new admissions
• 94 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 5 in 24
hours
• 51 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 43 were discharged since the last report
• 7,278 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 12 fatalities
• 2,197 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,169 hospital beds, 770 available, 24 percent
• 430 ICU beds, 95 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.
December 22nd at 8:15pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
Click for more information.
COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
Click for more information.
December 21st 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.
December 21st at 8:45pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
As we roll out our vaccination program, it's critical
that underserved communities are not left behind. These communities, which
are predominantly communities of color, got hit the hardest during the
pandemic, which laid bare existing disparities in our health care system.
We're doing everything we can so that New York is equitable in vaccine
outreach and provides a model for the nation.
To that end, today we announced the new NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Task
Force, co-chaired by Secretary of State Rossana Rosado, Attorney General
Letitia James, National Urban League President & CEO Marc Morial, and
Healthfirst President & CEO Pat Wang. This Task Force will break down
barriers to vaccination, build confidence in the vaccine and ensure there is
a fair and equitable distribution of the vaccine across the state.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Delta and British Airways have agreed to require pre-departure
COVID tests before passengers leave from the U.K. to New York. In
the wake of a new, more contagious variant of the COVID-19 virus found in
the United Kingdom, British Airways and Delta Airlines have voluntarily
agreed to our request to require their passengers to receive a negative
COVID-19 test before they travel from the United Kingdom to New York. With
this move, New York joins the list of 120 countries with a similar
requirement on flights from the U.K. I have also asked Virgin Atlantic, the
third major airline that services travel between the U.K. and New York, to
do the same. The first virus came to New York via Europe, and we don't want
history to repeat itself with this new variant.
2. Total hospitalizations rose to 6,331. Of the 156,510
tests reported yesterday, 9,007, or 5.75 percent, were positive. There were
1,095 patients in ICU yesterday, up 50 from the previous day. Of them, 613
are intubated. Sadly, we lost 109 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. As of this morning, more than 38,000 vaccine doses have been
administered in New York State. This is the highest reported total
of any state in the nation thus far. The first 346,200 doses of the Moderna
vaccine are expected to begin arriving in New York today, with an additional
120,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine expected later this week.
4. New York State began administering vaccines to nursing home
residents and staff. The first nursing home residents began to be
vaccinated today as part of a federal program that partners with pharmacies
like CVS and Walgreens to vaccinate nursing home residents and staff at
nursing home facilities. There are 618 facilities across the state that will
participate in the program.
5. To help with vaccination efforts, New York is developing
Community Vaccination Test Kits. These kits will provide
communities, particularly those located within health care deserts, with the
supplies and resources needed for
standing up vaccination sites. They will include
materials such as schematics on assembling the space, chairs and tables,
computers and other equipment needed to administer the vaccine.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": When New York became the
global epicenter of the pandemic in the spring, many health care heroes put
themselves on the line to fight tirelessly against the virus. To thank our
health care heroes for their tireless work throughout the pandemic, the
Greenwich Village Chelsea Chamber of Commerce produced a video to express
our universal appreciation for all they have done for New York and for the
nation.
Watch it here.
December 21st at 8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 21st, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 13,180 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,787,301 total tests have been administered since March
• 978 new unique cases were reported
• 83,112 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.7% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.8% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.4% positive on a 7-day
average
• 7.4% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.1% positive on a 7-day
average
•
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Antibody Testing
• 32,035 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 306,089 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 21st at 7:00pm
• 556 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 29 in 24 hours
• 59 were new admissions
• 89 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 6 in 24
hours
• 52 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 36 were discharged since the last report
• 7,235 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 13 fatalities
• 2,185 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,257 hospital beds, 921 available, 28 percent
• 432 ICU beds, 93 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.
December 21st at 8:45pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
Click for more information.
COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
Click for more information.
December 20th 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.
December 20th at 7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 20th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 15,670 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,774,121 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,145 new unique cases were reported
• 82,134 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.9% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.3% positive on a 7-day
average
• 7.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.0% positive on a 7-day
average
•
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,991 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 304,918 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 20th at 7:00pm
• 527 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 12 in 24 hours
• 66 were new admissions
• 83 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 3 in 24
hours
• 47 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 67 were discharged since the last report
• 7,199 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 9 fatalities
• 2,172 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,225 hospital beds, 921 available, 29 percent
• 440 ICU beds, 100 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.
December 20th at 7:45pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
Click for more information.
COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
Click for more information.
December 20th at 7:45pm
Suffolk County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases March 10, 2020 – December 20, 2020
December 19th 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.
December 19th at 8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 19th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 15,052 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,758,451 total tests have been administered since March
• 942 new cases were reported
• 80,989 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.6% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.7% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.2% positive on a 7-day
average
• 6.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.8% positive on a 7-day
average
•
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Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
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Antibody Testing
• 31,945 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 304,918 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 19th at 7:00pm
• 515 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 5 in 24 hours
• 49 were new admissions
• 80 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 45 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 49 were discharged since the last report
• 7,132 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 10 fatalities
• 2,163 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,225 hospital beds, 857 available, 27 percent
• 439 ICU beds, 103 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.
December 19th at 8:45pm
Daily
Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
Click for more information.
COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
Click for more information.
December 18th at 9:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
December 18th at 9:45pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message (Starts at 7:18 minutes)
New Yorkers can see the COVID numbers and understand the
risks. Destiny is in our hands, and I believe we can and will avoid a
shutdown because we can slow the spread and if we do, the hospitals can
manage the increase in cases. This is now a footrace between the vaccine and
COVID, and as we slow the spread we also have to accelerate vaccine
distribution at the same time.
The faster we vaccinate people, the quicker new COVID cases go down. We had
some good news today in that respect. We have found that in many cases,
vaccinators can get as many as six or seven doses from a single "five dose"
vial. That means that our supply of vaccine doses is actually bigger than we
thought—and more people can be vaccinated during this early stage of the
process.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York State's independent COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task
Force
approved the Moderna vaccine this morning. Their unanimous vote
to approve the Moderna-developed vaccine followed the FDA vaccine panel's
vote last night to recommend it for Emergency Use Authorization. The formal
authorization by the FDA is expected imminently, and the state anticipates
receiving 346,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine next week.
2. Total hospitalizations fell to 6,081—down 66 from the previous
day. 1,068 patients are in the ICU, down 27 from the day before.
592 of those patients are intubated, down 19 from the day before. Sadly,
there were 120 COVID fatalities yesterday. As has been the case for a number
of days, the Finger Lakes continues to have the most hospitalizations as a
percentage of their population of any region in the state.
3. The Department of Health issued
guidance on administering "extra" doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
from vials. COVID-19 vaccine providers have consistently been able
to withdraw more than five doses from one five-dose vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech
vaccine. As a result, after consulting with the FDA and the manufacturer,
the State Department of Health issued guidance permitting vaccinators to
withdraw more than five doses from a single vial, and to use any extra
vaccine that can easily be drawn up in a syringe to meet the 0.3 milliliter
dose requirement. But extra vaccine fluid from more than one vial cannot be
combined to produce extra doses.f
4. A record number of tests were reported yesterday.
249,385 tests were reported yesterday in New York State, a new high. Of
them, 12,697, or 5.09 percent, were positive. Getting tested frequently is a
good practice, especially since so many positive cases are from asymptomatic
people (who can nevertheless infect others).
Find a testing site here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": The largest publicly
accessible fast-charging station for electric vehicles in the Northeast
is here—and it's at JFK Airport. The ten-port charging
station with high-speed 150kW chargers is part of a joint initiative by the
New York Power Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
that will reduce New York State's carbon footprint and improve air quality
by incorporating electric vehicle technology throughout NY's airports. The
EV charging hub will help decarbonize the transportation sector and get New
York closer to its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by
2050.
December 18th at 9:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 18th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 16,531 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,743,399 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,197 new cases were reported
• 80,047 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.6% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.3% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.1% positive on a 7-day
averagee
• 7.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.7% positive on a 7-day
averagee
•
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Antibody Testing
• 31,905 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 304,918 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 18th at 7:00pm
• 520 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 8 in 24 hours
• 48 were new admissions
• 81 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 45 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 47 were discharged since the last report
• 7,083 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 4 fatalities
• 2,153 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,225 hospital beds, 860 available, 27 percent
• 433 ICU beds, 98 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.
December 18th at 9:45pm
COVID Micro-Clusters
- New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest
transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
Click for more information.
December 17th 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.
December 17th at 7:45pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
On this snowy day, I have a simple message that we can
all agree with. We want to slow the spread, we want to avoid shutdowns, and
together we can do it. We slow the spread by being smart during the holiday
season. It's a difficult situation and people need to come together. There's
a feeling of safety in your home and there's a feeling of safety when you're
with your family, but it just takes one person infected who doesn't know it
and living room spread happens. Half of all cases are from people who had no
symptoms. So please be careful and stay safe.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 6,147—up 50 from the
previous day. Of the 202,772 tests reported yesterday, 10,914, or
5.38 percent, were positive. There were 1,095 patients in the ICU yesterday,
down 3 from the previous day. Of them, 611 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 120
New Yorkers to the virus.
2. The deadline to sign up for a health plan through NY State of
Health has been extended. New Yorkers have two more weeks (until
December 31) to enroll in a health plan that begins on October 1. "As the
pandemic continues, it is especially important for New Yorkers to have
access to high-quality, affordable health insurance," said Donna Frescatore,
NY State of Health Executive Director. Visit their
website
or call 1-855-355-5777 to enroll.
3. The Finger Lakes, with 736 hospitalizations, remains a region of
particular concern. It has the highest rate of COVID
hospitalization as a percentage of its population, at 0.06 percent. Central
New York has 386 hospitalizations (0.05 percent of its population); Western
New York has 501 hospitalizations (0.04 percent); Mohawk Valley has 194
hospitalizations (0.04 percent); Long Island has 1,025 hospitalizations
(0.04 percent); the Mid-Hudson region has 743 hospitalizations (0.03
percent); the Capital Region has 328 hospitalizations (0.03 percent); the
Southern Tier has 170 hospitalizations (0.03 percent); and New York City has
2,005 hospitalizations (0.02 percent). The North Country, with 59
hospitalizations (0.01 percent), continues to have the lowest rate of
hospitalizations due to COVID.
4. To date, New York has conducted over 22 million COVID tests.
If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or believe you may have been exposed
to someone who is positive, get tested.
Find a testing site near you. You can also call
1-888-364-3065 to schedule a free appointment at a New York State-run
testing location.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A black-and-white stray dog
who had become a celebrity in his neighborhood in Tallinn, Estonia,
is being honored with a monument. When the mutt, called
Zorik, was taken from the Estonian capital to live out his last years in the
country, Zorik was so missed that residents decided to erect a statue of
him. After raising funds, a local artist was commissioned to build the
monument, which is meant to honor not just Zorik, but all strays. This one
shaggy mutt's legacy will live on for many years to come.
December 17th at 7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 17th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 17,296 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,726,868 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,169 new cases were reported
• 78,850 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.6% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.0% positive on a 7-day
average
• 6.8% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.6% positive on a 7-day
average
•
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Antibody Testing
• 31,858 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 304,518 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 17th at 7:00pm
• 512 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 6 in 24 hours
• 63 were new admissions
• 82 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 41 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 57 were discharged since the last report
• 7,036 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 10 fatalities
• 2,149 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,323 hospital beds, 944 available, 28 percent
• 435 ICU beds, 107 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.
December 16th at 7:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
December 16th at 7:15pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
As we see hospitalizations climb, remember that what we
do collectively influences what happens. New Yorkers can stop a shutdown,
New Yorkers can save lives. It depends on what we do. Right now we need to
manage the hospitals, administer the vaccine and slow the spread.
With a major winter storm hitting large swaths of the state today, I
encourage New Yorkers to stay safe in more ways than one. Please exercise
caution, prepare for snow accumulation and keep off the roads unless
absolutely necessary.
Photo of the Day: Even with the world on his shoulders,
the Atlas sculpture in Rockefeller Center wears a mask.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. New York
launched a new website about the COVID-19 vaccine with
everything you need to know. It provides New Yorkers with a
one-stop location for accurate and up to date information on the vaccine,
safety, distribution priorities and more. On the site, New Yorkers can find
general information about the vaccine, a detailed Frequently Asked Questions
section that provides facts about the vaccine's safety and efficacy, and
other questions you may have.
2. The State has identified Regional Vaccination Hubs to develop vaccination
networks ahead of Phase 2. These hubs will be led by local hospital systems
and will work with community leaders to develop vaccination networks, which
will guide vaccination administration for the second phase. Under the
state's plan, the second phase of administrations will focus on essential
workers and individuals in the general public who are most at risk.
3. Total COVID hospitalizations climbed to 6,097. Of the 160,947 tests
reported yesterday, 9,998, or 6.21 percent, were positive. There were 1,098
patients in ICU yesterday, up 33 from the previous day. Of them, 611 are
intubated. Sadly, we lost 95 New Yorkers to the virus.
4. New York State health insurers will be instructed to cover COVID-19
vaccinations. The New York State Department of Financial Services issued a
letter to New York-regulated health insurers directing them to immediately
cover, without cost-sharing, approved COVID-19 immunizations and
administrations. No New Yorker will have to pay a penny to get the vaccine.
5. The State has received 87,750 total doses so far. Yesterday, NYS received
77,025 doses of the Pfizer vaccine. An additional 80,000 Pfizer vaccine
doses will arrive in the coming days to start the vaccination program for
residents and staff at nursing homes.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Michelle Truxel of Dewitt, NY, is spreading
holiday cheer to cats and dogs that live in shelters. As part of an effort
she has dubbed "Santa Paws," Truxel collects toys and treats for shelter
animals to enjoy on Christmas morning. Recently, she partnered with the
Central New York SPCA to help provide a count of how many cats and dogs will
be in the shelter around the holidays. To learn more about the animals at
the CNY SPCA shelter or donate,
click here. Read more about Santa Paws
here.
December 16th at 7:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 16th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 12,860 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,709,572 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,056 new cases were reported
• 77,681 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.5% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 7.2% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.9% positive on a 7-day
average
• 8.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.5% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,802 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 304,047 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 16th at 7:00pm
• 506 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 19 in 24 hours
• 70 were new admissions
• 83 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 5 in 24
hours
• 39 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 57 were discharged since the last report
• 6,979 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 7 fatalities
• 2,139 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,341 hospital beds, 858 available, 26 percent
• 421 ICU beds, 112 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.
December 15th at 9:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 15th at 9:15pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
Everything we have done from the start of this pandemic has been based on
the facts, and the facts are that COVID cases, hospitalizations and deaths
are all on the rise across the country. We are on an unsustainable
trajectory and if we don't act now, hospitals could become overwhelmed in
October.
Right now, New York is focused on growing hospital capacity through our
Surge and Flex program and requiring hospital systems to begin working
together so they are prepared. As those operations continue, it's on all of
us to be smart, tough, and do what we know stops the spread—socially
distance, wear masks and wash our hands. The goal is to avoid another
shutdown and we will only be able to do that if we all do our part.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 5,982. Of the
194,188 tests reported yesterday, 10,353, or 5.33 percent, were positive.
There were 1,065 patients in ICU yesterday, up 25 from the previous day. Of
them, 580 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 128 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. New York hospitals continue to receive and administer doses of
the COVID vaccine. Among them was Upstate University Hospital in
Syracuse, NY, which
administered doses that arrived today to the first
members of its staff. The doses were administered to Upstate employees Kenzo
Mukendi, Caprice Hibbler and Suzanne Buck, by Chief Nursing Officer Nancy
Page.
3. The Finger Lakes region, with 725 hospitalizations, has the
highest rate of COVID hospitalization by population.
Hospitalizations in the Finger Lakes represent 0.06 percent of the region's
population. Western New York has 520 hospitalizations (0.04 percent of its
population); Central New York has 350 hospitalizations (0.05 percent);
Mohawk Valley has 192 hospitalizations (0.04 percent); Long Island has 972
hospitalizations (0.03 percent); the Mid-Hudson has 735 hospitalizations
(0.03 percent); the Capital Region has 288 hospitalizations (0.03 percent);
Southern Tier has 166 hospitalizations (0.03 percent); and New York City has
1,968 hospitalizations (0.02 percent). The North Country, with 56
hospitalizations (0.01 percent), has the lowest rate of hospitalizations due
to COVID.
4. In the second round of the program, Nourish NY has so far spent
$3 million to help New Yorkers in need. Over 2.8 million pounds of
raw milk has been turned into dairy products and distributed by food banks,
along with 993,000 pounds of produce. Over 1.1 million households in need
have received products sourced from New York farms. With food insecurity
impacting millions of Americans, we encourage all those in need to
visit a food bank or pantry.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A teenager became a hero
when she rushed in to
save her neighbor from a house fire on Long Island.
When flames surrounded a home in Brentwood, New York, 16-year-old Star Grant
noticed that one of the residents of the house was missing: 69-year-old
Catarina, who lived on the ground floor of the home. Star rushed in and
escorted Catarina out of the house unharmed.
December 15th at 9:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 15th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 17,833 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,696,712 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,171 new cases were reported
• 76,625 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.5% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.9% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.7% positive on a 7-day
average
• 6.6% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,766 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 303,645 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 15th at 7:00pm
• 487 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 11 in 24 hours
• 51 were new admissions
• 78 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 30 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 33 were discharged since the last report
• 6,922 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 14 fatalities
• 2,132 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,277 hospital beds, 894 available, 27 percent
• 416 ICU beds, 119 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.
December 14th at 7:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
December 14th at 7:15pm
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Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message 2
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
Today, history was made when Sandra Lindsay, a frontline ICU nurse and New
Yorker, became the first American to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in a
non-trial setting. Sandra received the vaccination at Long Island Jewish
Medical Center in Queens. After her vaccination, I asked Sandra over Zoom
how she felt and what she wanted to say to her fellow Americans. Her words
speak for themselves:
"I am hopeful. I feel hope today—relieved. I feel like healing is coming and
this marks the beginning of the end of a very painful time in our history. I
want to instill public confidence that the vaccine is safe. We're in a
pandemic and so we all need to do our part to put an end to the pandemic,
and to not give up so soon. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but we
still need to continue to wear our masks, to social distance. I believe in
science. As a nurse, my practice is guided by science and so I trust that.
What I don't trust is that, if I contract COVID, I don't know how it would
impact me or those who I come in contact with, so I encourage everyone to
take the vaccine."
She's absolutely right: Healing is coming. Thank you, Sandra.
Photo of the Day: Dr. Michelle Chester administers the first vaccine to Sandra Lindsay, an ICU nurse (Photo by Scott Heins for the Office of Governor M. Cuomo)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 5,712. Of the
159,844 tests reported yesterday, 9,044, or 5.66 percent, were positive.
There were 1,040 patients in ICU yesterday, up 31 from the previous day. Of
them, 572 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 83 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Hospitalizations could approximately double in one month if the
current rate of growth continues. The fall and winter surge could
lead to 11,000 people hospitalized with COVID and 3,500 additional
fatalities in a month if the current rate continues. Please take this threat
seriously. Yes, we have a vaccine—but we must be cautious and diligent in
the days ahead to slow the spread as the vaccine distribution ramps up.
3. The Finger Lakes region, with 681 hospitalizations, has the
highest rate of COVID hospitalization by population.
Hospitalizations in the Finger Lakes represent 0.06 percent of the region's
population. Western New York has 526 hospitalizations (0.04 percent of its
population); Central New York has 340 hospitalizations (0.04 percent);
Mohawk Valley has 193 hospitalizations (0.04 percent); Long Island has 935
hospitalizations (0.03 percent); the Mid-Hudson has 705 hospitalizations
(0.03 percent); the Capital Region has 269 hospitalizations (0.02 percent);
and New York City has 1,857 hospitalizations (0.02 percent). The North
Country, with 53 hospitalizations (0.01 percent), has the lowest rate of
hospitalizations due to COVID.
4. Today, New York announced updated micro-cluster focus zones.
The Yellow Zone in Niagara County will be expanded. A new Yellow Zone will
be added near Batavia, Genesse County, and another will be added near Rome
and Utica, Oneida County—following these areas meeting the metrics for
Yellow Zone designation. See all cluster zones and look up your address on
our
interactive map.
5. When you're indoors with people outside of your household,
remember to wear a mask. Contact tracing data shows that 74 percent
of COVID cases where the cause is known can be traced to small gatherings
and the household. The CDC is urging—as are we—that you wear a mask indoors
whenever you are with people that you don't live with, in both public and
private settings.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Adam Shrager, who teaches
statistics at the College of New Jersey,
received a moving surprise from his students on the
last day of remote learning before final exams. When Shrager started the
lesson, all of the students had their cameras off, which was unusual, but
slowly the students turned their cameras on revealing an array of thank-you
messages from the students. The display of gratitude from Shrager's students
soon went viral.
December 14th at 7:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 14th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 16,241 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,678,879 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,087 new cases were reported
• 75,454 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.5% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.1% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.7% positive on a 7-day
average
• 6.7% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,736 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 303,248 in total have been tested for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 14th at 7:00pm
• 476 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 24 in 24 hours
• 51 were new admissions
• 76 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 30 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 32 were discharged since the last report
• 6,889 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 5 fatalities
• 2,118 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,119 hospital beds, 826 available, 26 percent
• 417 ICU beds, 127 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.
December 14th at 7:15pm
Covid-19 Data In
Motion: Monday, December 14, 2020
Click for more information.
December 13th at 6:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
December 13th at 6:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 13th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 17,213 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,662,638 total tests have been administered since March
• 1,086 new cases were reported
• 74,367 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.5% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.8% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.6% positive on a 7-day
average
• 6.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,688 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 302,930 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 13th at 7:00pm
• 452 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 17 in 24 hours
• 49 were new admissions
• 76 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 5 in 24
hours
• 30 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 38 were discharged since the last report
• 6,857 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 5 fatalities
• 2,113 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,177 hospital beds, 815 available, 26 percent
• 416 ICU beds, 128 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.
December 12th at 9:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
December 12th at 9:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 12th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 20,204 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,645,425 total tests have been administered since March
• 1163 new cases were reported
• 73,281 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.5% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.2% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.6% positive on a 7-day
average
• 5.8% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,646 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 302,500 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 12th at 7:00pm
• 435 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
• 54 were new admissions
• 76 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 6 in 24
hours
• 30 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 59 were discharged since the last report
• 6,819 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 7 fatalities
• 2,108 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,995 hospital beds, 660 available, 22 percent
• 415 ICU beds, 112 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.
December 12th at 9:45pm
Suffolk County
Executive Bellone Announces Covid-19 Testing Initiative For Suffolk First
Responders
Click for more information.
December 12th at 9:45pm
The Johns Hopkins
30-Minute COVID-19 Briefing: Expert Insights on What You Need to Know Now
Click for more information.
December 11th 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.
December 11th at 8:15pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
Last night, New York's independent COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force
unanimously approved the FDA vaccine panel's decision to recommend the
Pfizer vaccine. The Task Force, which is chaired by Nobel laureate Dr.
Charles Rice, was able to review data on the vaccine concurrently with the
FDA, allowing for a thorough review for New Yorkers.
This added level of approval should give New Yorkers additional confidence
in the vaccine. As we prepare for the great task of administering the
vaccine, we simultaneously continue to act to slow the spread of the virus
and to ensure hospital capacity. We are constantly calibrating our strategy
with the goal of maintaining as much economic activity as possible, while
protecting public health. Today we took several new measures to that end.
Chart of the Day: Current COVID hospitalizations by region (COVID patients as percent of region population)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. To protect hospital capacity, New York will implement new metrics
to determine micro-cluster zones. Under these updated
metrics, Red, Orange and Yellow Zones will now be
determined as follows: A Red Zone will be implemented when a region reaches
a critical hospital capacity—that is, when 90 percent of beds are full
(after measures to increase capacity have been taken). An Orange Zone will
be implemented if an area has a 4 percent positivity rate over the past 10
days (on a 7-day average) and is located in a region that has reached 85
percent hospital capacity. A Yellow Zone will be implemented if an area has
a 3 percent positivity rate over the past 10 days (on a 7-day average) and
is in the top 10 percent in the state for hospital admissions per capita
over the past week and is experiencing week-over-week growth in daily
admissions. It sounds complicated—but the basic idea behind these metrics is
to ensure that hospital systems are not overloaded.
2. Starting Monday, December 14th, indoor dining in New York City
will be suspended. This is in response to the continued increase in
positive cases and hospitalizations, in addition to recently issued CDC
guidance emphasizing the high risk of indoor dining. Outdoor dining,
delivery and takeout will remain in place. This suspension will continue to
be re-evaluated based on updated data over the coming weeks.
3. The State Department of Health is directing New York hospitals to
take additional steps to help keep capacity below 85 percent. Under
the directive, hospitals must either add additional capacity, reduce
elective surgeries, or a combination of both, in order to remain under 85
percent. This measure
expands on the previously announced "Surge and Flex"
protocol.
4. I will sign an Executive Order extending the State's moratorium
on commercial evictions. This moratorium will provide support to
small businesses and other tenants during these difficult times. These
businesses need help now more than ever, and Congress must include support
for bars and restaurants in the next stimulus package.
5. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 5,321. Of the
212,672 tests reported yesterday, 10,595, or 4.98 percent, were positive.
There were 1,007 patients in ICU yesterday, up 13 from the previous day. Of
them, 546 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 87 New Yorkers to the virus.
6. Gyms and personal care services will be permitted to open in
Orange Zones with limited capacity. Starting Monday, December 14th,
gyms, fitness centers, salons and barber shops—which are currently closed in
Orange Zones—will be allowed to operate at 25 percent capacity. Employees
must be tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. This is good news for
establishments in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, among other Orange Zone
locations—and a testament to the success these industries have had across
the state in keeping patrons safe.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": The Northern Lights, or the
aurora borealis, are one of the most incredible natural wonders of the
world. Every year, travel and photography blog "Capture the Atlas" hosts an
annual Northern Lights Photographer of the Year competition to showcase
stunning photos of the aurora borealis. The blog recently
shared 25 of the best photographs of the Northern
Lights from around the world. Unfortunately, an initially promising forecast
that parts of Upstate New York might
glimpse the lights earlier this week failed to come to
pass after the forecast changed—maybe next time!
December 11th at 8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 11th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 16,941 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,625,221 total tests have been administered since March
• 1075 new cases were reported
• 72,118 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.4% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.7% positive on a 7-day
average
• 6.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,585 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 301,909 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 11th at 7:00pm
• 436 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 12 in 24 hours
• 55 were new admissions
• 70 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 32 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 51 were discharged since the last report
• 6,760 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 4 fatalities
• 2,101 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,998 hospital beds, 619 available, 21 percent
• 418 ICU beds, 116 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.
December 10th at 7:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
December 10th at 7:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
As we continue to see the number of COVID-19 cases surge across the nation,
it is beyond critical that we ensure hospitals, and hospital systems as a
whole, develop additional capacity and prepare to work cooperatively with
each other to prevent any one facility from becoming overwhelmed. This work
is already underway through the State's "Surge and Flex" program. At the
same time we are also focused on what comes next and on ensuring that the
vaccine's distribution is fair and equitable.
The distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine will undoubtedly go down as one of
the most massive governmental operations in history. For it to be truly
successful, underserved communities cannot be overlooked. I will continue to
urge the federal government to fund outreach and take all the necessary
steps to ensure that no communities are left behind during vaccine
distribution. The communities that suffered the most during this pandemic
must not be the last to get the vaccine.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Tonight a critical step in the FDA vaccine approval process took
place. Members of the FDA's vaccine advisory panel—which is made up
of scientific experts, infectious disease specialists and more—met all day
to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. Around
6:00pm tonight they voted to recommend that the FDA grant Emergency Use
Authorization to Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine. The FDA will now decide
whether to accept their recommendation and could do so very shortly. New
York State's independent COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force is meeting
tonight as well.
2. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 5,164. Of the
197,406 tests reported yesterday, 10,178, or 5.15 percent, were positive.
There were 994 patients in ICU yesterday, up 42 from the previous day. Of
them, 539 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 92 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. To date, New York has conducted over 21 million tests.
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. You can also call
1-888-364-3065 to make a free appointment at a New York State-run testing
location.
4. Members of New York State leadership and I sent a letter urging
Congress to provide stimulus funding. Mayor Bill de Blasio, Senate
Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, New
York labor leaders and I issued a letter urging New York State's
Congressional delegation to provide enough funding in the next federal
stimulus package to avoid catastrophic cuts to the city and state budgets.
New York State has been the hardest hit by COVID-19 and we need funding in
the next stimulus to be allocated based on the needs of each state.
Read the letter here.
5. New York is launching the New York Forward Small Business Lease
Assistance Partnership. Recognizing the economic impact of
COVID-19, this program will provide small businesses and their landlords
with informational resources and pro bono assistance to help both parties
reach mutually-beneficial lease workout agreements. This service is
available to all New York State small businesses and landlords, and
participation is voluntary. Over the next year, the partnership has the
capacity to serve thousands of small businesses statewide.
Learn more here.
6. New York's Annual Toy & Coat Holiday Drive has been expanded to
accept shipped packages. This new option
allows New Yorkers to make online purchases and have
them shipped directly to the drive-receiving locations in Albany and New
York City—to be distributed to families in need—through December 18th. With
many families struggling economically due to the pandemic, the need to
spread cheer this holiday season is greater than ever. I encourage you to
participate if you can!
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Fifty cats who live in the
basement of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, were
designated beneficiaries by an unnamed French
philanthropist. Founded by Catherine the Great, the world-renowned art
museum relies on the cats to fend off rodents. The cats are a centuries-old
tradition. Cats have lived in the massive facility and served as "mousers"
since at least the 1750s.
December 10th at 7:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 10th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 17,049 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 1,608,280 total tests have been administered since March
• 1047 new cases were reported
• 71,043 total cases have been reported since March
• 4.4% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.7% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.7% positive on a 7-day
average
• 6.1% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,531 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 301,391 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 10th at 7:00pm
• 424 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 30 in 24 hours
• 61 were new admissions
• 70 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 3 in 24
hours
• 30 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 34 were discharged since the last report
• 6,709 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 4 fatalities
• 2,097 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,001 hospital beds, 586 available, 20 percent
• 415 ICU beds, 108 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.
December 9th 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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December 9th at 8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
The FDA is expected to authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as soon as
tomorrow and New York is expected to receive an initial allocation of
170,000 doses as soon as this weekend. As part of the distribution, the
State will set up 90 cold storage sites as regional distribution centers
that are capable of cold storage at the required temperature.
This vaccine distribution will be a massive undertaking. At the same time we
will need to manage our hospital capacity and continue to stop the spread of
the virus. The vaccine is the weapon that will win the war. We will get it
produced. We will get it distributed. And we will be successful. But it will
take months for the entire vaccination process to be completed. Meanwhile
New Yorkers should continue to wear masks, social distance and avoid small
and large gatherings.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. As outlined in
New York's vaccination program, high-risk
health care workers, nursing home residents and staff will be the first New
Yorkers to receive the vaccine. "High-risk" hospital workers
include emergency room workers, ICU staff and pulmonary department staff.
The State expects all "high-risk" hospital staff will receive a vaccine by
the end of week two. Other long-term and congregate care staff and residents
and EMS and other health care workers will follow high-risk health care
workers. Essential workers and the general population, starting with those
who at the highest risk, will be vaccinated after these initial priority
groups.
2. New York has opted into the federal government's nursing home
vaccination program. Under the federal program, employees of CVS
and Walgreens will vaccinate residents and staff at these facilities, much
like they do for the flu vaccine. We expect deliveries for this program to
begin arriving next week and the federal administration program to begin by
December 21st. New York is dedicating a portion of our initial 170,000 doses
to this program. Portions of future state allocations will also be used to
help complete the program and ensure all residents and staff are vaccinated.
3. There were 10,600 new positive cases yesterday. Total
COVID hospitalizations rose to 4,993. Of the 194,595 tests reported
yesterday, 10,600, or 5.44 percent, were positive. There were 952 patients
in ICU yesterday, up 46 from the previous day. Of them, 521 are intubated.
Sadly, we lost 95 New Yorkers to the virus.
4. The CDC has agreed to remove requirements on vaccine reporting
data that could have been used to identify immigration status. This
means that New York will not send any personally identifying information to
the federal government in vaccine distribution—ensuring that no one feels
dissuaded from getting vaccinated due to immigration status.
5. The New York National Guard will participate in a vaccine pilot
program. The NY National Guard has been selected by the Department
of Defense as one of the 16 pilot programs across the nation to be part of
the limited distribution of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to military
personnel. Members of the New York Army and Air National Guard who serve as
part of the State's COVID response efforts will be eligible for the vaccine.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Two otters in the United
Kingdom who both lost their partners have
found love once again. Harris, a male Asian
short-clawed otter at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary was introduced to Pumpkin,
a female otter at SEA LIFE Scarborough. Caretakers were nervous about
introducing the otters at first, but now the two are happy together at the
SEA LIFE aquarium.
December 9th at 8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 9th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,591,231 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 15,586 tests
• 972 new cases were reported
• 69,996 total cases
• 4.4% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.7% positive on a 7-day
average
• 6.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,499 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 300,959 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 9th at 7:00pm
• 394 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 12 in 24 hours
• 45 were new admissions
• 67 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 4 in 24
hours
• 28 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 36 were discharged since the last report
• 6,675 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 4 fatalities
• 2,093 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,998 hospital beds, 601 available, 20 percent
• 398 ICU beds, 94 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.
December 9th at 8:30pm
The Coming COVID-19 Vaccine Scarcity
Who Will Get A Covid-19 Vaccine In The United States?
December 8th 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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December 8th at 8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
As we continue to see the number of COVID cases rise in New York and across
the nation, it's critical that we not only remain tough and practice safe
behaviors to limit viral spread, but that we also do everything in our power
to ensure hospitals are prepared to handle a growing number of patients. As
I announced yesterday, New York has instituted a number of measures to help
prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed including a directive to expand
capacity by 25 percent. Everyone must do their part to slow the spread of
the virus and stop the uptick in hospitalizations. If we work together and
stay New York Tough, we can manage this pandemic until the vaccine is here.
Photo of the Day: New Yorkers stop by to view the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total COVID hospitalizations rose to 4,835. Of the
162,464 tests reported yesterday, 9,335, or 5.74 percent, were positive.
There were 906 patients in ICU yesterday, up 34 from the previous day. Of
them, 493 are intubated. Sadly, we lost 74 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Driver's license expiration dates have been pushed back to
October 1, 2021. If you have a New York State Driver's License or
permit with an expiration date after March 1, 2020, it is still
valid until October 1, 2021. This extended an Executive
Order that granted people whose licenses expired during the pandemic more
time to renew.
3. SUNY Upstate Medical University
received the number one ranking by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
for its COVID-19 saliva test. The saliva test developed by Upstate
Medical and New York startup Quadrant Biosciences, called Clarifi COVID-19,
detects the virus in its earliest stages. The FDA also cited the test as
being among the most sensitive tests regardless of type. SUNY's COVID-19
saliva test is cost-effective and easy to use, which has been instrumental
in helping SUNY campuses test students and staff and pinpoint cases.
4. In the second round of the program, Nourish NY has so far spent
$2.4 million to help New Yorkers in need. So far, over 2.6 million
pounds of raw milk has been turned into dairy products and distributed by
food banks, along with 750,000 pounds of produce. Over one million
households in need have received products sourced from New York farms.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Major Wooten of Alabama was
recently hospitalized with COVID-19 but
overcame the virus just in time to celebrate his 104th
birthday last week. Wooten, who served in World War II repairing damaged
trains in France, left Madison Hospital in a wheelchair adorned with
birthday balloons as hospital workers sang "Happy Birthday."
December 8th at 8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 8th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,575,645 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 17,883 tests
• 1164 new cases were reported
• 69,024 total cases
• 4.4% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 6.2% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.7% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 6.5% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 5.4% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,448 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 300,447 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 8th at 7:00pm
• 382 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 23 in 24 hours
• 40 were new admissions
• 63 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 6 in 24
hours
• 28 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 25 were discharged since the last report
• 6,639 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 6 fatalities
• 2,089 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,997 hospital beds, 654 available, 22 percent
• 394 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.
December 7th at 8:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 7th at 8:00pm
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
Starts at 9:40 minutes
December 7th at 8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 7th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,557,762 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 12,137 tests
• 748 new cases were reported
• 67,860 total cases
• 4.4% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.4% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.5% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 6.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 5.4% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,411 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 299,900 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 7th at 7:00pm
• 359 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 7 in 24 hours
• 45 were new admissions
• 57 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 3 in 24
hours
• 29 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 38 were discharged since the last report
• 6,614 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 6 fatalities
• 2,083 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,993 hospital beds, 703 available, 23 percent
• 393 ICU beds, 99 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.
December 7th at 8:00pm
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
December 6th at 8:10pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 6th at 8:10pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 6th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,545,625 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 17,711 tests
• 1,119 new cases were reported
• 67,112 total cases
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.4% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 6.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 5.4% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,375 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 299,591 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 6th at 7:00pm
• 352 individuals were hospitalized, an decrease of 2 in 24 hours
• 41 were new admissions
• 60 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 7 in 24
hours
• 30 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 47 were discharged since the last report
• 6,576 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 5 fatalities
• 2,077 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,985 hospital beds, 679 available, 23 percent
• 392 ICU beds, 78 available, 20 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.
December 5th at 9:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 5th at 9:30pm
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
December 5th at 9:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 5th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,527,914 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 17,268 tests
• 1,064 new cases were reported
• 65,993 total cases
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 6.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 5.4% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by County Dashboard
•
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,345 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 299,299 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 5th at 7:00pm
• 354 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 17 in 24 hours
• 44 were new admissions
• 53 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 3 in 24
hours
• 29 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 23 were discharged since the last report
• 6,529 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 8 fatalities
• 2,072 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,994 hospital beds, 632 available, 21 percent
• 396 ICU beds, 114 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.
December 4th at 7:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 4th at 7:00pm
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message 1
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message 2 (Starts at
4:23 minutes)
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
I understand COVID fatigue—we all are tired and exhausted by this pandemic.
But we can't give in to it. We can't let hospitalizations climb. Contact
tracing data suggests that small indoor gatherings are a source of as much
as 70 percent of infections. While I can understand why there is a desire to
gather, we can't give in to it this holiday season. We have regulations in
place for a compelling reason: to safeguard the public health, keep people
out of hospitals and save lives.
Local governments must enforce compliance. If they don't enforce the
restrictions it will not help us. But each of us needs to help too. How?
It's simple: Follow health guidelines, avoid gatherings where COVID can
spread and (you guessed it) wear a mask—including in all indoor settings
when outside of your own household.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. There were over 10,000 positive cases yesterday. Of the
208,297 tests reported yesterday, 11,271, or 5.41 percent, were positive.
The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was 7.35 percent.
Excluding these areas, it was 4.79 percent.
2. Total hospitalizations rose to 4,222. There were 795
patients in ICU yesterday, up 12 from the previous day. Of them, 403 are
intubated. Sadly, we lost 60 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. New York State will opt in to a federal program to vaccinate
nursing home residents and staff. The state expects to have enough
vaccines for one-third of high-risk health care workers, assuming the
federal approval process happens on schedule.
4. The CDC today
recommended the "universal use of face masks" to fight COVID, further
backing up New York's mask policies. The agency stressed the need
for people to wear masks in all non-household indoor settings. As a
reminder, New York State law requires everyone over age 2 who can medically
tolerate a face covering to wear one when in public if unable to maintain at
least six feet of distance from others. It's also an excellent practice in
private settings outside of your own household.
5. As cases across the country continue to rise, the American people
need support from the federal government. Today, National Governors
Association Vice Chairman Asa Hutchinson and I issued a statement calling
for Congress to deliver a COVID relief bill before recessing. This is a
national crisis, cutting across geographic, economic and demographic lines,
and it demands a national, bipartisan solution. Congress should not leave
Washington for the holiday recess without enacting a much-needed COVID
relief package. Read the full statement
here.
6. New York reached a testing milestone today, with 20 million COVID
tests conducted to date. For context, there are about 19 million
New Yorkers. 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. You can also call
1-888-364-3065 to make a free appointment at a New York State-run testing
location.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": When Nyack resident Anna
Solveig Sicari
visited her parents recently, she brought along some
unusual guests with her—two Nigerian dwarf goats named Sawyer and Scout.
Sicari works at a therapeutic boarding school in Rockland County and
oversees the school's animal care program. Over the holiday weekend, she
treated the goats to some spectacular New York hiking—taking them to the
Pinnacle overlooking Lake George and around trails in the Catskills. We hope
they enjoyed the view!
December 4th at 7:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 4th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,510,646 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 18,146 tests
• 1,171 new cases were reported
• 64,929 total cases
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.9% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 4.9% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 6.5% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 5.4% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Antibody Testing
• 31,284 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
• 298,685 in total have tested positive for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 4th at 7:00pm
• 337 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 27 in 24 hours
• 45 were new admissions
• 56 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 26 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 20 were discharged since the last report
• 6,506 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 2 fatalities
• 2,064 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,001 hospital beds, 609 available, 20 percent
• 393 ICU beds, 105 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.
December 4th at 7:00pm
Suffolk County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases March 10, 2020 – December 3, 2020
December 3rd 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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December 3rd at 8:30pm
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message (Starts at
11:00 minutes)
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Hospitalizations due to COVID continue to increase throughout the
State. The total number of hospital beds in NY is about 53,000—currently
35,000 of those beds are occupied by patients, about 4,000 of whom are COVID
patients. For context, at the height of the pandemic in the spring, we had
about 19,000 people hospitalized with COVID.
The next stage of the battle with COVID is going to be vaccine distribution
and vaccine acceptance. The vaccine is the light at the end of the tunnel.
We just have to get there, and we have to get there with as little loss of
life as possible. We must do our best to keep the virus from spreading any
further. Wear a mask, avoid gatherings (both indoor AND outdoor), social
distance and wash your hands.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate ticked up to 4.84 percent
yesterday. There were 9,855 positive cases from 203,440 tests
reported yesterday. The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was
5.91 percent. Excluding these areas, it was 4.49 percent.
2. Total hospitalizations rose to 4,063. There were 783
patients in ICU yesterday, up 41 from the previous day. Of them, 377 are
intubated. Sadly, we lost 61 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. The State is launching 150 new rapid testing sites in partnership
with Prescryptive Health. The partnership will help expand testing
capacity in areas across the State where testing access is limited.
Residents can find participating sites, schedule a test, receive results and
follow-up with licenses clinicians directly from their mobile device. All
testing sites will be searchable on the State's COVID test
website and appointments for these sites will also be
available at
www.prescryptive.com.
4. I will sign an Executive Order expanding eligibility for New York
State's COVID Rent Relief Program and reopening the application window.
This Executive Order will
expand the program's eligibility so more rent relief
can be provided to New Yorkers and additional details will be available in
the coming days.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Celebrity Chef David Chang,
owner of the Momofuku restaurant group, became the first celebrity to
win $1 million on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?". The
prize money will be donated to the Southern Smoke Foundation, an emergency
relief fund for restaurant industry workers impacted by the pandemic."
December 3rd at 8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 3rd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,492,500 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 18,399 tests
• 1,111 new cases were reported
• 63,758 total cases
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 4.5% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 6.0% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 4.9% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Antibody Testing
• 298,171 total were tested for antibodies
• 31,245 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for
antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 3rd at 7:00pm
• 310 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 23 in 24 hours
• 48 were new admissions
• 56 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 22 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 25 were discharged since the last report
• 6,486 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 3 fatalities
• 2,062 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,000 hospital beds, 598 available, 20 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.
December 3rd at 8:30pm
COVID-19 DATA IN MOTION: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020
COVID-19: Johns Hopkins Experts Share Insights, Risks, and Data About States Reopening in the U.S.
December 2nd at 9:00pm
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message 1
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message 2 (Starts at
21:10 minutes)
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"The federal government has informed us that New York will be getting
its first 170,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in the coming weeks. If all
safety and efficacy approvals are granted, we expect to receive these
vaccines doses—from the New York pharmaceutical company Pfizer—on December
15. The State expects additional doses of both the Pfizer-developed vaccine
and the Moderna-developed vaccine this month.
Following FDA approval, the NY COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force will
look at the data and provide an additional level of review to the vaccine.
This review will not delay distribution of the vaccine and will simply be
another safety measure that ensures we can all trust in the vaccine. The
COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force is made up of health experts and
medical professionals and is co-chaired by Dr. Charles Rice, the winner of
the 2020 Nobel Prize in Medicine.
Healthcare workers and nursing home residents will be the first groups of
people to receive the vaccine. For most New Yorkers, though, the vaccine is
still months away—and we are faced with a set of challenges to overcome
before we get it. Hospitalizations are climbing across the state, and
holiday social activity is certain to worsen this trend. There is a light at
the end of the tunnel, but in the winter we must fight harder than ever to
slow the spread and save lives..
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate dropped slightly to 4.63 percent
yesterday. There were 8,973 positive cases from 193,551 tests
reported yesterday. The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was
5.88 percent. Excluding these areas, it was 4.21 percent.
2. Total hospitalizations rose to 3,924. There were 742
patients in ICU yesterday, up 24 from the previous day. Of them, 373 are
intubated. Sadly, we lost 69 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. Starting next week, I will resume holding scheduled COVID
briefings. Instead of daily briefings, this time the briefings will
be held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Briefings are always streamed
online at ny.gov,
and are additionally broadcast on
Twitter
and
Facebook Live.
4. We are seeing an alarming rise in COVID cases that trace back to
"living room spread." New York's latest contact tracing data shows
that 70 percent of new COVID-19 cases originate from households and small
gatherings. Today, the State released a new PSA highlighting the dangers of
COVID spread in these smaller, indoor settings. Watch the PSA
here.
5. We've seen a 262 percent increase in hospitalizations in Western
NY over the past three weeks. Even though the region continues to
have the highest positivity rate in the state, hospitalizations are
increasing across all of New York's significantly. I implore all New Yorkers
to please follow health guidelines—wear a mask, socially distance, get
tested, wash your hands and stop the spread.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Thanksgiving is a tradition
that can be celebrated by all members of the American family—including
canine and feline members. Last week, Rob and Hillary Dunn of Utica, NY,
served "Thanksgiving dinners" to around 80 dogs and 150
cats at the Stevens Swan Humane Society. Each dog received a vet-approved
plate of white turkey meat (no bones), canned sodium-free green beans, and
canned pumpkin. The couple prepared the meals in the days leading up to the
holiday, doing their best to make as many meals for the animals as possible.
Visit the animal shelter's website
here
and learn about the animals up for adoption."
December 2nd at 9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 2nd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,474,101 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 16,615 tests
• 966 new cases were reported
• 62,647 total cases
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 4.1% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 5.8% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 4.5% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by
County Dashboard
Antibody Testing
• 297,694 total were tested for antibodies
• 31,201 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 2nd at 7:00pm
• 287 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 21 in 24 hours
• 39 were new admissions
• 50 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 18 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 26 were discharged since the last report
• 6,461 have been discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 3 fatalities
• 2,059 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,989 hospital beds, 653 available, 22 percent
• 382 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.
December 2nd at 9:00pm
ADVISORY: Potential
Exposure to COVID-19 at Two Suffolk County Restaurants
Suffolk health officials advise anyone who visited Senor Taco Mexican
Grill & Bar, located at 1028 Route 25A, Mount Sinai, on November 20 or 24
and anyone who visited Phil’s Restaurant, located at 1856 Wading River Manor
Road, Wading River, on November 20, 21, 23 or 24 that they may have been
exposed to COVID-19.
This information is being shared with the public immediately upon discovery
through intensive case investigation that more than one person connected
with each of these venues has contracted the virus.
Those who were potentially exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms
for 14 days after visiting the restaurant. According to the CDC, symptoms of
COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing,
fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore
throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.
Suffolk County health officials also encourage potentially exposed persons
to get tested for COVID-19. For information on COVID-19, visit
www.suffolkcountyny.gov/COVID19.
December 2nd at 4:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 1st at 8:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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December 1st at 8:15pm
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message 1
Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message 2 (Starts at 6:00 minutes)
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"December is here, and we are quickly moving toward a COVID-19
vaccine, which is great news. However, the federal government's current
vaccine distribution plan fails to address equity issues adequately. Today,
joined by a coalition of groups, I
issued a letter to the Department for Health and Human
Services Secretary Alex Azar urging the administration to support
underserved communities and to protect undocumented immigrants in the
process of the federal COVID-19 vaccination program.
We need to fund outreach to Black, Brown, Asian and low-income communities
that are historically underserved by healthcare institutions so that every
person in the United States can get vaccinated. Time is of the essence as we
get closer to the distribution date and I urge the federal government to
address these issues quickly.
Charts of the Day: New York continues to lead the nation in testing and to date we have conducted over 19 million tests.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate ticked up to 4.96 percent
yesterday. There were 7,285 positive cases from 146,675 tests
reported yesterday. The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was
6.27 percent. Excluding these areas, it was 4.46 percent.
2. Total hospitalizations rose to 3,774. There were 718
patients in ICU yesterday, up 37 from the previous day. Of them, 348 are
intubated. Sadly, we lost 66 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. Western NY has the highest positivity rate of any region in the
state. The region has a 7.29 percent test positivity rate on a
7-day average, the highest of any of New York's regions. Regardless of where
you live, you should be sure to follow the health guidelines—but this is
especially true in Western NY.
4. The tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center will be held
virtually tomorrow, December 2nd. There will be no public viewing
of the lighting ceremony, but New Yorkers can watch it on TV—on NBC at 8pm.
Starting Thursday, December 3rd, the tree will
open to the public with protocols in place to manage
crowds.
5. New York's annual holiday toy, coat and school supply drive
begins today. This year has been difficult for more families
than any time in recent memory. The holiday donation drive will benefit
families in need across the state and runs through December 16th. Drop-off
locations are set up around the State and COVID-19 protocols will be in
place to ensure the safety of those dropping off donations. I encourage all
New Yorkers to participate in the drive to help make someone else's holiday
brighter.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Captain Sir Tom Moore, a
British World War II veteran, has been
named one of GQ's "Men of the Year" and will become the
oldest person ever to be featured on the magazine's cover. Moore first
caught our (and the world's) attention when he tried to raise $1,200 in
COVID-19 relief funds before his 100th birthday by walking laps in his yard.
Not only did he smash his goal by raising over $39 million, but he was also
knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his service."
December 1st at 8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through December 1st, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,457,486 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 11,688 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 4.7% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.9% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 5.2% 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
• 61,681 total cases
• 609 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 297,299 total were tested for antibodies
• 31,165 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of December 1st at 7:00pm
• 266 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 18 in 24 hours
• 48 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 14 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 31 new admissions
• 16 discharged since last report
• 6,435 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 3 fatalities
• 2,056 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,977 hospital beds, 763 available, 26 percent
• 384 ICU beds 127 available, 33 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.
November 30th at 6:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 30th at 6:45pm
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for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message (Starts at 9:40 minutes)
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving weekend. We are entering a new
phase in the war against COVID, and therefore a new strategy is required. We
need to ensure that hospitals have enough capacity and enough staff to deal
with the fall and winter surge that is upon us. Tonight's update will be
longer than usual, so bear with us, as the details are significant.
The Winter Plan to combat the COVID surge is multi-tiered and puts to good
use the hard-won lessons we learned from the spring. First, we will manage
hospital capacity to enhance and equalize care. Second, we will increase and
balance testing resources and availability. Third, we will keep schools open
safely. Fourth, we will try to prevent viral spread that stems from small
gatherings. And fifth and finally, we will operationalize an equitable and
safe vaccination program. (You can read more about the plan
here, but many key aspects of it are included below.)
A vaccine is coming and this crisis will end. But until that happens, we
must not overstress our hospital systems so we can save lives. That is the
point of the Winter Plan, but it's also a mission we all must get behind.
We've been through the worst but we're not done yet.
Charts of the Day: The rise in COVID hospitalizations is not limited to one area of New York. In fact, we can see it in every region of the state.
Here's what else you need to know about the Winter Plan:
1. The State Department of Health
is implementing new emergency hospital measures to manage capacity.
Hospitals are directed to identify retired medical staff, prepare
to add 50 percent bed capacity, and confirm they have the mandatory 90-day
stockpile of PPE, among other measures.
2. The State will refine the criteria for Yellow, Orange and Red
Zones. The refinement will take into account important factors
including the rate of hospitalizations, available hospital and ICU beds, and
hospital staffing, and is part of our larger strategy of protecting hospital
capacity. These changes will be implemented after experts evaluate any
"post-Thanksgiving effect" in the COVID numbers.
3. If a hospital system is overwhelmed, we can pull an "Emergency
Stop." In addition to the three existing micro-cluster zone levels
(Yellow, Orange and Red), New York will add a new "Emergency Stop" level,
which will effectively put that area under the NY on PAUSE guidelines from
the spring. This new level would be used if a hospital system in that area
was at serious risk of becoming overwhelmed.
4. The State will encourage school districts to keep schools open,
particularly K-8 schools. Our efforts will be focused on keeping
K-8 and Special Education open as long as it can be done safely—using
sustainable, ongoing testing. While local school districts are able to close
at levels under the State's mandatory closure rule, they are urged to keep
K-8 schools open whenever it is safe.
5. Small gatherings have now been identified as the number one
spread of COVID-19. At least 65 percent of all cases come from
these settings and sixteen states, including New York, have already limited
gatherings to no more than 10 people. While the government's ability to
monitor small gatherings is limited, public education on the safety concerns
of small gatherings is crucial. Help us spread the word on the danger these
gatherings pose.
6. It will likely be months before a critical mass of vaccinations
becomes available. Even though a vaccine is expected to be released
in the coming weeks, we're still a while away from having a vaccine that is
widely available. As the State operationalizes vaccine distribution, we
continue to base our plan on three pillars: Fairness, Equity and Safety.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate was 4.57 percent yesterday.
There were 6,819 positive cases from 148,974 tests reported yesterday. The
positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was 6.22 percent. Excluding
these areas, it was 4.02 percent.
2. Total hospitalizations rose to 3,532. There were 681
patients in ICU yesterday, up 14 from the previous day. Of them, 325 are
intubated. Sadly, we lost 54 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. Elective surgeries in Erie County will be temporarily halted on
Friday. Currently, the region has the most critical hospital
situation in the state.
Stopping elective surgeries will free up hospital beds.
Elective surgeries consist of surgeries that are scheduled in advance.
4. Contact tracers allow people to know if they've been exposed.
This is important for the safety of the individual and the greater
community. If you are contacted by a NYS contact tracer, please pick up the
phone—if you have caller ID, it will read "NYS Contact Tracing." Help them
do their jobs and keep all of us safer.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Iron Chef winner Peter
Kelly
cooked up gourmet Thanksgiving meals for seniors living
in public housing in Yonkers, NY. On Thanksgiving, Chef Kelly delivered 300
to-go meals, full of Thanksgiving favorites, to residents who were homebound
and unable to see their families over the holidays. Chef Kelly, who owns the
restaurant X2O in Yonkers, wanted to give back to the community where his
culinary journey began."
November 30th at
6:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 30th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,445,798 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 13,745 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 4.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.8% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 4.8% 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
• 61,072 total cases
• 658 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 297,035 total were tested for antibodies
• 31,141 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 30th at 7:00pm
• 248 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 15 in 24 hours
• 46 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 12 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 35 new admissions
• 22 discharged since last report
• 6,419 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 4 fatalities
• 2,053 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,974 hospital beds, 820 available, 28 percent
• 387 ICU beds 125 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.
November 30th at 6:45pm
COVID-19 DATA IN MOTION: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The Johns Hopkins 30-Minute COVID-19 Briefing - #1
Full Video: JHU-UW Vaccine Symposium
November 29th at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 29th at 8:45pm
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for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message (Starts at 7:40 minutes)
November 29th at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 29th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,432,053 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 12,348 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 4.1% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.6% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 4.9% 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
• 60,414 total cases
• 604 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 296,776 total were tested for antibodies
• 31,110 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 29th at 7:00pm
• 233 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 11 in 24 hours
• 47 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 18 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 35 new admissions
• 31 discharged since last report
• 6,397 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 2 fatalities
• 2,049 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,984 hospital beds, 882 available, 30 percent
• 383 ICU beds 119 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.
November 28th at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 28th at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 28th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,419,705 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 14,089 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3,4% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.6% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.8% 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
• 59,810 total cases
• 537 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 296,532 total were tested for antibodies
• 31,085 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 28th at 7:00pm
• 217 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 17 in 24 hours
• 47 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 19 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 33 new admissions
• 15 discharged since last report
• 6,366 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 2 fatalities
• 2,047 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,980 hospital beds, 901 available, 30 percent
• 379 ICU beds 122 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.
November 27th at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 27th at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 27th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,405,616 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 18,438 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.8% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.9% 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
• 59,273 total cases
• 711 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 296,166 total were tested for antibodies
• 31,063 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 27th at 7:00pm
• 205 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
• 45 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 15 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 37 new admissions
• 34 discharged since last report
• 6,351 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,045 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,994 hospital beds, 873 available, 29 percent
• 383 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.
November 26th at 7:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 26th at 7:15pm
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for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message (Starts at
7:37 minutes)
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"The past year has been one of the most challenging in history. In
March and April, New York became the global hotspot of the COVID pandemic.
We suffered unimaginable losses with deep pain. But in the months that
followed New Yorkers made sacrifices, big and small, to help stop the spread
and save lives. Together we worked to protect one another and the public
health. It was truly inspiring. As we respond to a new surge in COVID, that
hard work is once again required.
Today is a day to reflect on our blessings and to share thanks. I am
thankful for all our essential workers. For the doctors and nurses and
medical staff who continue to put their health at risk to get us through
this vicious pandemic. For the restaurant owners, business owners, bar
owners who are hurting economically but still follow the rules to help keep
patrons safe. For the bus drivers and train operators who show up every day
so others can get to where they need to go. For every EMS worker, every
first responder, every teacher. I am eternally thankful.
I am thankful for each and every New Yorker who stepped up as one community
to meet this unprecedented crisis. It was never only about what government
did — it was about what each of you did.
Today is not a normal Thanksgiving. It is hard that we cannot celebrate as
we usually do with all the ones we love most.
But we know that Thanksgiving is not just about the trappings, or about how
many chairs you can fit around the table. It's more profound, more
meaningful, than that. This year we show our love to each other by
continuing to look out for one another. And we know that if we continue to
do so, we will have even more to be thankful for next year."
November 26th at
7:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 26th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,387,187 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 18,628 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3,3% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.5% 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
• 58,562 total cases
• 653 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 295,620 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,992 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 26th at 7:00pm
• 206 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 23 in 24 hours
• 44 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 5 in 24
hours
• 13 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 39 new admissions
• 19 discharged since last report
• 6,317 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 6 fatalities
• 2,045 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,911 hospital beds, 727 available, 24 percent
• 381 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.
November 25th at 7:15pm
Suffolk County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases March 10, 2020 – November 25, 2020
November 25th at 7:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 25th at 7:45pm
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for Today's Governor Cuomo Video Message
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Unfortunately, we expect the virus to continue to spread as winter
approaches. To that end, New York State in consultation with health experts
is developing a winter plan to respond to the continued threat that COVID-19
poses to our state. The first step is to prioritize areas with the highest
hospitalization rates to avoid adding strain to any hospital system. Second,
we are looking at the best way to safely keep K-8 schools open, through
testing and best practices. Finally, we are working toward operationalizing
the vaccine plan for our state.
Tonight we focus on Thanksgiving. I wish all New Yorkers a very happy
Thanksgiving and ask you to please celebrate the holiday safely.
Photo of the Day: Don't Be A Turkey — Wear A Mask!
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total hospitalizations rose to 2,982. The positivity
rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was 5.82 percent. Excluding these
areas, it was 3.04 percent. Of the 173,085 tests reported yesterday, 6,265,
or 3.62 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 41 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade will be aired virtually tomorrow.
Although Thanksgiving this year is different, some traditions will
still go on — one of those is the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The
parade will be
held for a TV audience and will feature the iconic
character balloons and musical performances. Instead of having 2,000 balloon
handlers, as the parade has had in the past, there will be just 130 — with
many utility vehicles being used to help fly the balloons.
3. We cannot underestimate the mental health impact of this
pandemic, especially around the holidays. A reminder that New
Yorkers can call the State's mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for
free emotional support, consultations & referrals to a provider or
visit the Office of Mental Health for resources.
4. In the second round of the program, Nourish NY has spent $1.3
million to help New Yorkers in need. So far, 1.8 million pounds of
raw milk has been turned into dairy products and distributed by food banks,
in addition to 330,000 pounds of produce. Over 980,000 households have
received products. Unfortunately, not every New Yorker will have food
security this holiday season; New Yorkers can find nearby food banks and
food pantries, along with other resources,
here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Remember the small owl
discovered in the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree? The small Saw-whet owl,
dubbed Rockefeller, or "Rocky" for short, is now a free bird once again.
After being cared for at the Ravensbeard Wildlife Center in Saugerties, NY,
the young owl was released back into the wild. Watch Rockefeller's release
here. "
November 25th at
7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 25th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,368,550 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 12,795 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 4.0% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 4.2% 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
• 57,909 total cases
• 543 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 295,107 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,994 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 25th at 7:00pm
• 183 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 22 in 24 hours
• 43 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of13 in 24
hours
• 12 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 36 new admissions
• 12 discharged since last report
• 6,298 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 3 fatalities
• 2,039 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,010 hospital beds, 684 available, 23 percent
• 378 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.
November 25th at 7:45pm
November 25, 2020: The Suffolk County Department
of Health Services Issues Advisory Regarding Potential Exposure to COVID-19
at Tellers Restaurant in Islip
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is advising anyone who
visited Tellers Restaurant, located at 605 Main Street, Islip, NY, on
November 16 or 17 that they may have been exposed to COVID-19.
This information is being shared with the public immediately upon discovery
through intensive case investigation that more than one person connected
with this venue has contracted the virus.
Those who were potentially exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms
for 14 days after visiting the restaurant. According to the CDC, symptoms of
COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing,
fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore
throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.
Suffolk County health officials also encourage potentially exposed persons
to get tested for COVID-19. For information on COVID-19, visit
www.suffolkcountyny.gov/COVID19.
November 24th at 9:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 24th at 9:45pm
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November 24th at
9:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 24th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,355,755 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 12,670 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.4% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 4.0% 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
• 57,366 total cases
• 501 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 294,390 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,885 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 24th at 7:00pm
• 161 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 4 in 24 hours
• 30 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 11 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 20 new admissions
• 19 discharged since last report
• 6,286 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,036 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,005 hospital beds, 759 available, 25 percent
• 379 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.
November 23rd at 10:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 23rd at 10:15pm
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The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"This Thanksgiving isn't normal—nothing in 2020 has been. But
Thanksgiving was never really about the trappings. It's always been more
powerful than that. This Thanksgiving is a time to really give thanks to the
people who did phenomenal things during the course of this year: The doctors
and nurses, all the essential workers, all the neighbors who went out and
shopped for their neighbor and helped them. We thank every person who wears
a mask for their diligence. We thank every restaurant owner, business owner,
bar owner who lived by the rules and who suffered economically to keep their
business open. We thank every police officer, every EMS worker, every
teacher. We thank every bus driver and train operator who had to stand there
with hundreds of people walking past them all through COVID. And so, so many
others.
This year, we show our thanks by keeping each other safe. We may be
physically apart but we're spiritually together.
Chart of the Day: Total New York hospitalizations could reach 6,000 in three weeks based on current trends—even without a Thanksgiving spike. But they don't have to. Please help us slow the spread by following all recommended health procedures.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total hospitalizations rose to 2,724. The positivity
rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was 4.48 percent. Excluding these
areas, it was 2.73 percent. Of the 191,489 tests reported yesterday, 5,906,
or 3.08 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 33 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. New York announced new and modified COVID-19 micro-cluster zones.
Part of
Staten Island's Yellow Zone will become an Orange Zone.
New Yellow Zones will be established in
Upper Manhattan and
Nassau and
Suffolk Counties. New Orange Zones will also be
established in
Monroe County (in and around Rochester) and
Onondaga County (in and around Syracuse). These changes
go into effect this Wednesday, November 25, for businesses and Thursday,
November 26, for schools. All the maps of the current micro-cluster zones
are available
here.
3. We are opening an emergency facility in Staten Island to respond
to the rising cases. There were 108 hospital admissions of Staten
Island residents in the past seven days (11/16-11/22), up from 27 admissions
a few weeks ago (10/26-11/1). At the request of local hospitals, we will be
opening an emergency facility for COVID patients at the South Beach
Psychiatric Center that will utilize up to 108 beds on two floors to handle
overflow for COVID-19 hospitalizations.
4. To date, New York has conducted over 18 million COVID tests.
Any New Yorker can get tested and you can find a testing site near you
here. You can also call 1-888-364-3065 to make an
appointment at a New York State-run testing location—most sites have
available appointments at drive-thru or walk-in locations.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": To celebrate World
Children's Day this year, Hip Hop Public Health and the Special Olympics
premiered
a music video to promote health and fitness. The video features over 100
young people representing 28 different countries with different styles of
dance from around the world to encourage children and families to stay
active during the pandemic."
November 23rd at
10:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 23rd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,343,085 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 13,623 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.9% 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
• 56,865 total cases
• 526 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 294,116 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,863 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 23rd at 7:00pm
• 157 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 17 in 24 hours
• 28 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 10 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 31 new admissions
• 15 discharged since last report
• 6,267 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 3 fatalities
• 2,035 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,992 hospital beds, 823 available, 28 percent
• 379 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.
November 22nd at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 22nd at 8:45pm
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November 22nd at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 22nd, 2020
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Testing
• 1,329,462 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 14,027 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.8% 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
• 56,339 total cases
• 532 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 293,739 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,814 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 22nd at 7:00pm
• 140 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 9 in 24 hours
• 28 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 4 in 24
hours
• 11 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 23 new admissions
• 17 discharged since last report
• 6,252 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,032 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,993 hospital beds, 836 available, 28 percent
• 381 ICU beds 112 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.
November 21st at 9:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 21st at
9:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 21st, 2020
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Testing
• 1,315,435 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 17,718 tests
• 4.2% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 2.9% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.1% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 2.7% 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
• 55,807 total cases
• 478 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 293,217 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,776 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 21st at 7:00pm
• 131 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 9 in 24 hours
• 24 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 4 in 24
hours
• 10 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 27 new admissions
• 18 discharged since last report
• 6,235 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,032 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,990 hospital beds, 758 available, 25 percent
• 383 ICU beds 110 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.
November 20th at 7:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 20th at 7:45pm
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The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"New York State continues to remain on guard as Thanksgiving
approaches. While the State's COVID numbers are better relative to most of
the nation, we have still seen an uptick in the number of total COVID
hospitalizations, and test positivity rates in many parts of the state that
are higher than we'd like to see. Western New York, with a 4.84 percent test
positivity rate on a 7-day average, is of particular concern. Remember: As
New Yorkers, we decide our own destiny. What happens next is not written in
stone. Help combat "living room spread" by avoiding gatherings with people
outside of your household. Get tested if you have symptoms or have reason to
believe you were exposed to the virus. Wear a mask, particularly indoors.
And stay New York Tough.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. New cluster zone restrictions went into effect for businesses
today. The changes include two new Yellow Zones in the Bronx, a new
Orange Zone in Erie County, a new Yellow Zone in North Tonawanda, NY, and an
expanded Yellow Zone in Queens. See which restrictions apply in which color
of zone
here. See all the maps
here.
2. The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was 4.55
percent. Excluding these areas, it was 2.15 percent. Of the 205,466
tests reported yesterday, 5,468, or 2.66 percent, were positive. Total
hospitalizations rose to 2,348. Sadly, we lost 32 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. Yesterday, New York reported a record-high number of tests.
New York reported 205,466 tests, a new record. Testing is one of the best
tools against this virus. You can easily search for a testing site near you
here. You can also call 1-888-364-3065 to make an
appointment at a New York State-run testing location.
4. Small business owners can check if they are eligible for New York
State support programs or incentives. There are a number of
business incentives that small business owners may be able to take advantage
of. To get started, simply
answer questions about your business and New York's
Business Express Incentive Wizard will provide a list of New York State
programs and services that could help your business get off the ground.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Aretha Franklin will be
inducted in the National Women's Hall of Fame in this
year's virtual induction ceremony. Located in Seneca Falls, NY, the
organization will honor the Queen of Soul and five other Black women on
December 10th, in a ceremony that will be broadcast online."
November 20th at
7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 20th, 2020
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Testing
• 1,297,717 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 14,807
tests
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 2.9% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 2.8% 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
• 55,329 total cases
• 413 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 292,614 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,727 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 20th at 7:00pm
• 122 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 10 in 24 hours
• 20 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 9 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 20 new admissions
• 9 discharged
• 6,217 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 2 fatalities
• 2,032 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,999 hospital beds, 710 available, 24 percent
• 382 ICU beds 93 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.
November 19th at 6:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 19th at 6:45pm
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The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"What I've seen from this virus after battling it for 260-plus
straight days is that in some ways its course is predictable. So it is clear
that as people travel for the Thanksgiving holiday—so will the virus. Travel
is a real concern because New York State has one of the lowest infection
rates in the country. If people travel here from states with higher
infection rates, that poses a great risk.
The CDC is strongly urging Americans, as are we, to avoid Thanksgiving
travel. Celebrate this American tradition with just your immediate household
to help ensure the safety of your loved ones and your community. Love is
sometimes doing what's hard and this year, if you love someone, it is
smarter and better to stay away. It's tough to hear but it's better to be
safe than sorry—and we can still spread thanks without spreading COVID.
Photo of the Day: Today's Zoom call between the National Governors Association leadership and President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. (Photos by Mike Groll)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas dropped
slightly to 4.11 percent. Excluding these areas, it was 2.38
percent. Of the 195,239 tests reported yesterday, 5,310, or 2.72 percent,
were positive. Total hospitalizations rose to 2,276. Sadly, we lost 31 New
Yorkers to the virus.
2. New York updated the COVID-19 micro-cluster focus zones.
Rockland County's Yellow Zone will be expanded, and parts of Orange and
Westchester counties will become Yellow Zones due to increased cases,
positivity, and hospital admissions from these areas. All the maps of the
current micro-cluster focus zones are available
here.
3. I met with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect
Kamala Harris and fellow governors to discuss the ongoing COVID response.
We look forward to a strong federal-state partnership and to working
hand-in-hand in the months ahead. Topics of discussion included how to
achieve a fast and equitable vaccine distribution, how to help our
communities recover economically and more.
4. Round two of the successful Nourish NY program is underway.
So far, 1.7 million pounds of raw milk has been turned into dairy products
and distributed by food banks, in addition to 210,000 pounds of produce.
Over 940,000 households have received products sourced from New York farms
through this initiative, which is helping keep businesses and families
afloat.
5. A smaller Thanksgiving celebration doesn't mean you have to skip
out on the great food. To help New Yorkers plan for smaller holiday
gatherings, I Love NY
created a list of scaled-down recipes that are great
for smaller Thanksgiving celebrations.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": While the iconic
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was being installed, workers discovered
that an unexpected traveler had
hitched a ride during the tree's two-day trip from
Oneonta, NY, to New York City. Staff who worked for the transportation
company found a small baby Saw-whet owl, the smallest owl in the northeast,
in the tree. The baby owl, dubbed Rockefeller, was moved to the Ravensbeard
Wildlife Center, where he will be cared for until he's ready to be released
into the wild."
November 19th at
6:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 19th, 2020
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Testing
• 1,282,910 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 13,645
tests
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.1% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.2% 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
• 54,916 total cases
• 431 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 292,117 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,688 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 19th at 7:00pm
• 112 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 9 in 24 hours
• 18 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 4 in 24
hours
• 7 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 17 new admissions
• 14 discharged
• 6,208 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,030 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,986 hospital beds, 731 available, 24 percent
• 378 ICU beds 93 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.
November 18th 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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November 18th at 8:30pm
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November 18th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 18th, 2020
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Testing
• 1,269,265 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 11,360
tests
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.3% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.8% 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
• 54,485 total cases
• 430 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 291,675 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,644 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 18th at 7:00pm
• 103 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 in 24 hours
• 22 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 6 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
• 13 new admissions
• 10 discharged
• 6,194 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,029 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,980 hospital beds, 699 available, 23 percent
• 378 ICU beds 93 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.
November 18th at 8:30pm
Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Information Videos
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November 18th at 8:30pm
Suffolk County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases March 10, 2020 – November 17, 2020
November 17th at 9:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 17th at 9:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"There's so much about COVID that we still don't know. But it is clear
that COVID can have devastating long-term effects for some people. Known as
"long-haulers,"
these individuals struggle with symptoms that last for months after catching
COVID. One of the most concerning symptoms is chronic fatigue, which can
make it difficult to even do simple daily tasks. It's important that we all
take COVID seriously. Even if you're younger or in good health. Wear a mask,
social distance, avoid gatherings—and together let's work to stop the
spread.
Chart of the Day: New York continues to lead the nation in testing and to date we have conducted over 17 million tests.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate rose above 3 percent. In
the micro-cluster focus areas, the positivity rate was 4.89 percent.
Excluding these areas, it was 2.82 percent. Of the 159,852 tests reported
yesterday, 5,088, or 3.18 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations
rose to 2,124. Sadly, we lost 29 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. New Yorkers can now take free online courses through Coursera.
In partnership with Coursera, we
launched a free online platform for New Yorkers to
learn new job skills, earn certificates and advance their careers. At a time
when unemployment has risen due to the pandemic, we hope these online
courses will help New Yorkers get back on their feet. So, whether you're
unemployed, underemployed, or are simply interested in learning new skills,
check it out and sign up.
3. The iconic Christmas tree
arrived in Rockefeller Center. The 75-foot Norway spruce is New
York grown—specifically, the tree comes from Oneonta, NY. It will be
illuminated on December 2nd, but there will be no public viewing of the tree
lighting ceremony because of the pandemic. The tree lighting will instead be
broadcast nationally on NBC.
4. We can't underestimate the strain of COVID fatigue.
Mental health is just as important as physical health. New Yorkers can call
the State's mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for free emotional
support, consultations & referrals to a provider or visit the
Office of Mental Health for resources.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": When a group of NYC
hospital staff aren't serving on the frontline, they're writing short
stories, poems, and other pieces as part of a literary journal. Started in
2000 by six individuals at Bellevue Hospital, the Bellevue Literary Review
ties together the medical and literary community. Over the past two decades,
the journal has published fiction, nonfiction and poetry about health and
healing. This fall, NY actors Erin Cherry and Nkosi Nkululeko held a virtual
reading of pieces from the journal as part of a longstanding autumn
tradition. Watch the reading
here. Thank you to the Bellevue Literary Review's
Editor in Chief and frontline hero Danielle Ofri for sharing this with us."
November 17th at
9:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 17th, 2020
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Testing
• 1,257,905 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 11,729
tests
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.4% 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
• 54,055 total cases
• 402 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 291,298 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,609 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 17th at 7:00pm
• 100 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 in 24 hours
• 22 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 10 new admissions
• 6 discharged
• 6,184 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 2 fatalities
• 2,028 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,992 hospital beds, 778 available, 26 percent
• 379 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.
November 16th at 7:30pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 16th at 7:30pm
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Governor Cuomo Video Message
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Over the past six days, the United States recorded 1 million new
COVID cases. The virus is spreading across the country and we see its impact
in New York now too. It's not an Upstate or Downstate issue—cases are
increasing throughout the state and all New Yorkers, regardless of where
they live, must take action to protect themselves and each other. We
continue to implement our comprehensive micro-cluster strategy and increase
our testing capacity to new heights. However, our success also depends on
the vigilance and commitment of New Yorkers. Wash your hands, stay socially
distanced, wear a mask and limit or avoid gatherings. We're going to get
through this pandemic, but only if we do it together and stay New York
Tough.
Photo of the Day: Yesterday, I met over Zoom with fellow governors from New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware to discuss policies as we enter the next state of the COVID crisis.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate is 2.80 percent. In the
micro-cluster focus areas, the positivity rate was 4.19 percent. Excluding
these areas, it was 2.50 percent. Of the 124,565 tests reported yesterday,
3,490, or 2.80 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations rose to 1,968.
Sadly, we lost 25 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Today, the State launched a new web application to help New
Yorkers find state services and benefits. The
"Find Services" web application was developed in partnership
with Google.org, to assist New Yorkers in locating appropriate services with
one streamlined web application. Due to the pandemic, unfortunately, we're
seeing an unprecedented demand for social services and this application
provides an easy-to-use starting point for first-time program users.
3. Remember, indoor gatherings pose a serious risk for spreading
COVID. Gatherings inside or outside of private homes are now
limited to 10 people or fewer. If you are indoors with visitors, there are
steps you can take to reduce the risk of spread: Open windows to increase
airflow, wear masks, keep distance and shorten the duration of the visit.
4. Tonight is the first night of Central New York's "Lights on the
Lake" holiday tradition. The annual holiday tradition, featuring
decorative holiday light displays, will be
held as a drive-thru event due to the pandemic. To
ensure social distancing, no runners or walkers will be allowed to walk the
route but residents can still get into the holiday spirit safely.
5. Instead of having an in-person Thanksgiving dinner this year,
consider a virtual alternative. To help facilitate virtual
Thanksgiving celebrations during the pandemic, Zoom will
lift its 40-minute meeting limit. The extended service
will be available starting midnight on November 26th, Thanksgiving Day,
through Friday, November 27th at 5 a.m. This Thanksgiving, spread thanks,
not COVID.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Members of the Shirley,
Long Island community came together over the past few months to
help Jean Littman, an 88-year-old Korean War veteran,
with home maintenance. From redoing Jean's fencing to cleaning up large tree
branches, the community stepped up to make sure Jean's safe and to thank
Jean for her service in the U.S. Marines. As the hamlet of Shirley proved,
New York is one community, and New Yorkers look out for one another."
November 16th at
7:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 16th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,246,176 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 9,345
tests
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.7% 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
• 53,653 total cases
• 345 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 291,108 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,593 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 16th at 7:00pm
• 97 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 16 in 24 hours
• 20 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 19 new admissions
• 6 discharged
• 6,178 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,026 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,008 hospital beds, 846 available, 28 percent
• 378 ICU beds 116 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.
November 15th at 7:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 15th at 7:00pm
Today's Governor Cuomo
Video Message
Video 1
November 15th at
7:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 15th, 2020
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Testing
• 1,236,831 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 12,561
tests
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 2.7% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 2.9% 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
• 53,308 total cases
• 366 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 290,829 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,558 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 15th at 7:00pm
• 81 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 4 in 24 hours
• 19 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 7 in 24
hours
• 13 new admissions
• 11 discharged
• 6,172 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 3 fatalities
• 2,026 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,993 hospital beds, 823 available, 27 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.
November 14th at 7:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 14th at
7:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 14th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,224,217 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 12,141
tests
• 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.3% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day
average
•
Percentage Positive Results by Region Dashboard
• 3.7 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
• 52,942 total cases
• 449 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 290,371 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,508 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 14th at 7:00pm
• 77 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
• 12 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 14 new admissions
• 16 discharged
• 6,161 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,023 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,992 hospital beds, 734 available, 25 percent
• 378 ICU beds 102 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.
November 13th at 9:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 13th at 9:45pm
Today's Governor Cuomo
Video Messages...
Video 1 (Starts at
2:30)
Video 2
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"I want to ask all New Yorkers to carefully think about their
Thanksgiving plans in the context of the current COVID surge around the
nation. Look at the numbers in your community and look at the numbers in the
United States and the world. They are rapidly increasing—countries are
locking down. As we approach the holiday season, if people travel so will
the virus. I believe this situation is going to continue to deteriorate over
the coming weeks.
Effective tonight, all indoor and outdoor gatherings at private homes are
limited to no more than 10 people as we see more and more instances of
"living room spread"—that's COVID spreading in smaller, private settings.
Bars, restaurants and gyms will also close beginning tonight from 10pm to
5am (excluding takeout and delivery) in order to reduce virus spread in
these settings.
We are in this together, and everyone must do their part to protect our
loved ones and communities. I know it's hard, and we're all tired—but there
is still a long time before a vaccine will be available, and we must manage
this global surge. The next few weeks are key.
Image of the Day: A story of community spread from a wedding in Maine reminds us how dangerous gatherings can be.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate fell to 2.65 percent. In
the micro-cluster focus areas, the positivity rate was 4.58 percent.
Excluding these areas, it was 2.29 percent. Of the 203,721 tests reported
yesterday, 5,401, or 2.65 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations
were at 1,737. Sadly, we lost 24 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. A regional summit will be held this weekend with governors from
Northeastern states. It's important that we are aligned with our
neighbors on how we handle the virus. In light of rising cases in the
region, I will meet with neighboring governors to discuss aligning our
policies amid this national surge.
3. The Rockland County cluster will move to a Yellow Zone.
The micro-cluster has been under 3 percent positivity, and hospital
admission rates have declined, meeting the metrics for transitioning to a
Yellow Precautionary Zone and the buffer zone will be removed. More
information about the State's micro-cluster strategy is available
here.
4. Yesterday, New York reported a record-high number of tests, with
over 200,000 tests reported. As we draw closer to the holidays,
it's important that New Yorkers get tested so we can identify positive
cases, implement our contact tracing program and stop the spread. Any New
Yorker can get tested and you can find a testing site near you
here. You can also call 1-888-364-3065 to make an
appointment at a New York State-run testing location—most sites have
available appointments at drive-thru or walk-in locations.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Michelin-acclaimed La
Morada, a family-run Mexican restaurant in the Bronx, is
serving as both a restaurant and soup kitchen. Early on
in the pandemic, the owners had to close the restaurant after experiencing
COVID-19 symptoms, but when they reopened, following a successful online
crowdfunding campaign, La Morada began cooking for families in need. Now the
restaurant makes about 650 meals a day for fellow New Yorkers—including
those who are elderly, unemployed or unable to cook."
November 13th at
9:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 13th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,212,121,COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 11,768
tests
• 4.3 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 3.3 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
• 3.6 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
• 52,493 total cases
• 428 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 289,880 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,456 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 13th at 7:00pm
• 78 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 1 in 24 hours
• 12 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 12 new admissions
• 14 discharged
• 6,145 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,023 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,003 hospital beds, 697 available, 23 percent
• 378 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.
November 12th at 7:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 12th at 7:45pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Unfortunately, COVID is raging nationally, setting record numbers of
cases and hospitalizations each day. Yesterday, there were 148,302 new COVID
cases in the United States—nearly doubling the number from November 1st. The
fall surge is here.
Yesterday, we announced new actions to slow the spread. Starting tomorrow,
Friday, November 13th, any establishment with a state liquor license,
including bars and restaurants, must close in-person service daily from 10pm
to 5am (this excludes takeout and delivery). Gyms and fitness centers must
also
close at 10pm. Indoor and outdoor gatherings at private
residences will be limited to no more than 10 people, also starting tomorrow
evening. We have seen that small, indoor gatherings are a major source of
spread.
Once again, it's up to what we do. What happens next is a pure consequence
of our actions now. I know it has been a long hard time, but these next
weeks are going to be crucial and we need people to buckle down to fend off
the worst. If there is a time to show that we are New York Tough, it's now.
Photo of the Day: To honor our veterans, landmarks across the state, including Niagara Falls, were lit red, white and blue last night.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate is just below 3 percent.
In the micro-cluster focus areas, the positivity rate was 4.86 percent.
Excluding these areas, it was 2.53 percent. Of the 162,627 tests reported
yesterday, 4,797, or 2.95 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations
were at 1,677. Sadly, we lost 29 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. New York continues to take action to address the micro-cluster
across the state. Based on data metrics, Port Chester's yellow zone
will transition to an orange warning zone. We also announced new yellow
precautionary zones in Staten Island and Tioga County. The yellow
precautionary zone in Steuben County has been removed. Maps of the existing
cluster zones are available
here.
3. In just one week, New York has conducted an additional one
million tests. To date, New York has conducted over 16 million
tests and we continue to lead the nation in testing.
Find a testing site near you.
4. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade announced the performers for
its virtual celebration. The celebration will be
broadcast nationwide this year on Thanksgiving morning
but due to the pandemic, there will be no audience. The parade will also
forgo the annual procession to avoid large crowds but will feature
performances from Dolly Parton, the Muppets, the cast of Hamilton and more.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Chris Nikic, 21, became the
first person with Down syndrome to
complete an Ironman Triathlon. The Special Olympics
athlete was recognized by the Guinness World Records upon completing the
Ironman Florida race in 16 hours 46 minutes and 9 seconds. "Ironman. Goal
set and achieve. Time to set a new and Bigger Goal for 2021," said Nikic in
an Instagram post."
November 12th at
7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 12th, 2020
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Testing
• 1,200,353 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 10,924
tests
• 4.3 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 3.1 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
• 2.9 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
• 52,065 total cases
• 321 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 289,405 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,402 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 12th at 7:00pm
• 77 individuals were hospitalized, no change in 24 hours
• 11 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24
hours
• 12 new admissions
• 10 discharged
• 6,131 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,023 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,998 hospital beds, 689 available, 23 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.
November 11th at 8:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 11th at 8:45pm
Today's Governor Cuomo
Video Messages...
Video 1 (Starts at 18:30)
Video 2
November 11th at 8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 11th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,189,429 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 12,161
tests
• 4.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 3.3 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
• 3.4 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
• 51,744 total cases
• 412 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 288,967 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,359 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 11th at 7:00pm
• 77 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 6 in 24 hours
• 13 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 16 new admissions
• 9 discharged
• 6,121 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,023 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,002 hospital beds, 680 available, 23 percent
• 378 ICU beds 96 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.
November 10th at 8:00pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 10th at 8:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Most of us are aware of the danger of large, indoor gatherings when
it comes to COVID. They are where super-spreading happens. But viral spread
is not limited to large group settings. I want to stress that small, indoor
gatherings also pose a very serious risk. Small gatherings are a significant
source of spread.
As COVID cases rise, we recommend limiting the size of any indoor gatherings
you host or attend. Thanksgiving dinners can be celebrated most safely if
you limit the group to only your immediate household. If you are going to
spend time with people outside of your household, there are steps you can
take to mitigate risk: Be outside as much as possible. If indoors, wear a
mask at all times that it is possible to do so. Open windows to increase
ventilation if you can. Keep six feet or more of distance and limit the
amount of time you spend at indoor gatherings. COVID spreads among strangers
but it also spreads among friends. As the numbers continue to rise we must
all double down and take this surge very seriously.
Photo of the Day: A billboard outside the Javits Center in NYC reminding us to Mask Up (Photo by Nina Dudko)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The statewide positivity rate rose above three percent yesterday.
In the micro-cluster focus areas, the positivity rate was 5.59 percent.
Excluding these areas, it was 2.56 percent. Of the 128,036 tests reported
yesterday, 3,965, or 3.09 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations
were at 1,548. Sadly, we lost 32 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. The State's investment in New York-based medical suppliers is
already yielding results. When the Trudeau Institute and Adirondack
Health wanted to expand rapid testing in the North Country, they had trouble
getting the supplies and equipment they needed. So the State
connected them with Rheonix, an Ithaca-based
manufacturer that Empire State Development has invested in. Thanks to this
collaboration, the Trudeau Institute and Adirondack Health opened a
brand-new lab in Saranac Lake that will be able to process up to around 160
COVID tests per day and yield fast test results for residents. The State's
investment in Rheonix is part of a series of strategic investments in
strengthening New York's medical supply chain.
3. As we continue the fight against a surge in COVID-19 cases, we
can't let flu season make matters worse. New York has
launched a Flu Tracker, which displays daily and weekly
flu data and provides timely information about local, regional and statewide
flu activity. Take a look—and please
get a flu shot
if you haven't already.
4. In response to rising infection rates in the region, Syracuse and
Albany Universities will switch to remote learning. The University
of Albany
switched to online learning today and Syracuse will
switch next week. Yesterday, the State
announced a Yellow Zone in Onondaga County, placing
pandemic-related restrictions on the Syracuse area.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": On the eve of her 30th
birthday, Ariel Cordova-Rojas
came across an injured swan while biking through the
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge last week. With the ranger station closed,
Ariel, a former employee of the Wild Bird Fund, took quick action to help
the bird and used the New York City subway as her ambulance. Ariel and the
swan rode the train up to Nostrand Ave. in Brooklyn, where they met two Wild
Bird Fund employees and brought the swan to the nonprofit's clinic in the
Upper West Side. The bird is now receiving care thanks to Ariel's
intervention."
November 10th at 8:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 10th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,177,267 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 7,813
tests
• 4.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 3.5 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
• 3.6 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
• 51,332 total cases
• 280 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 288,600 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,333 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 10th at 7:00pm
• 71 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 11 in 24 hours
• 13 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 3 in 24
hours
• 9 new admissions
• 3 discharged
• 6,112 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,022 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,000 hospital beds, 812 available, 27 percent
• 378 ICU beds 110 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.
November 9th at 8:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 9th at 8:15pm
Today's Governor Cuomo
Video Messages...
Video 1 (Starts at 06 min. : 41 seconds)
Video 2
November 9th at 8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 9th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,169,454 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8,467
tests
• 4.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 3.4 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
• 3.8 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
• 51,052 total cases
• 324 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 288,503 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,328 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 9th at 7:00pm
• 60 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 in 24 hours
• 10 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 7 new admissions
• 6 discharged
• 6,109 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,022 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,995 hospital beds, 873 available, 29 percent
• 381 ICU beds 121 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.
November 8th at 7:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 8th at
7:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 8th, 2020
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Testing
• 1,160,987 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 9,743
tests
• 4.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 2.6 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
• 2.7 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
• 50,728 total cases
• 259 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 288,122 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,285 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 8th at 7:00pm
• 57 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 2 in 24 hours
• 10 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 8 new admissions
• 8 discharged
• 6,103 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,022 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,996 hospital beds, 852 available, 28 percent
• 385 ICU beds 105 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.
November 7th at 9:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 7th at
9:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 7th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,151,244 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 10,353
tests
• 4.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 2.5 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
• 2.5 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
• 50,469 total cases
• 259 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 287,782 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,246 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 7th at 7:00pm
• 59 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
• 10 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 9 new admissions
• 8 discharged
• 6,095 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,022 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,005 hospital beds, 826 available, 27 percent
• 381 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.
November 6th at 6:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
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November 6th at 6:45pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Public health experts predicted that with the arrival of fall, we
would see COVID infections rise—and that is indeed the case. The challenge
for our state, like all other states, is managing the increase. Today, we
announced modifications to our existing micro-cluster zones in response to
the latest metrics. Micro-cluster zone maps have changed in Brooklyn,
Rockland County and Orange County in response to declining positivity rates.
The Yellow Zone in Far Rockaway has been removed, however there is a new
Yellow Zone in Westchester County. Micro-cluster zones in Queens - Kew
Gardens/Forest Hills, Broome County, Steuben County and Chemung County
remain unchanged.
Maps of each micro-cluster zone and further details are available
here. As we identify outbreaks, we will continue to
take quick action to contain and eliminate them. As always—we need your
help, too. Wear a mask. Get tested. Stop the spread.
Map of the Day: Brooklyn's Red Zone has new boundaries, as does its surrounding Yellow Zone. All of NY's micro-cluster maps are available here.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the micro-cluster focus areas was 3.16
percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding these
areas was 1.84 percent. Of the 160,705 tests reported yesterday, 3,209, or
1.99 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations were at 1,321. Sadly we
lost 18 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. SUNY colleges and universities will conduct exit testing for
in-person students before sending them home for Thanksgiving.
Students who go home for Thanksgiving will then be
required to stay home and switch to remote learning for
the rest of the semester (instead of returning to campus for the short
period between Thanksgiving break and the winter holidays). We are asking
private colleges to consider adopting similar plans.
3. Buffalo Bills fans will have to wait to attend in-person games.
Unfortunately, due to an uptick in COVID cases in Western New York, it would
be dangerous to allow fans to attend games at Bills Stadium.
4. We are expanding testing in Port Chester in response to a recent
uptick in cases. The Department of Health
is coordinating with the Westchester County Department
of Health and Open Door Family Medical Center to provide rapid testing at a
new site. Rapid testing will be available at the Open Door medical clinic in
Port Chester, NY on Saturday, November 7, from 9am - 2pm; Monday, November
9, from 10am - 6pm; and Tuesday, November 10, from 10am - 6pm. Residents
must make an appointment—either
online or by calling 914-995-7425.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": To help handle the stress
of the pandemic, a mother and daughter from Trumansburg started a daily
tradition of visiting State Parks to
hike and unwind in the great outdoors. The duo, Amy
Dawson and daughter Elizabeth, went on 200 consecutive hikes before their
streak ended this fall. The Dawsons logged 593.8 miles of trail while
writing about their hiking journey."
November 6th at
6:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 6th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,140,891 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 10,332
tests
• 4.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.9 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
• 1.7 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
• 50,210 total cases
• 177 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 287,321 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,204 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 6th at 4:30pm
• 57 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 3 in 24 hours
• 10 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 3 in 24
hours
• 8 new admissions
• 6 discharged
• 6,087 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,022 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,996 hospital beds, 810 available, 27 percent
• 381 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.
November 5th at 9:45pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
November 5th at 9:45pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Yesterday, there were more than 100,000 new COVID cases in the U.S.
Every expert told us that come the fall, cases would go up. We expected this
and can effectively deal with the outbreaks by our micro-cluster strategy.
But one of our very best tools in this battle to prevent the spread of the
virus is if each and every one of us wears a mask. Wearing a mask is about
respect, it's about community and it's about love. And remember that mask
wearing is mandatory on public transit. It's going to take the work of every
New Yorker so we all need to Mask Up. We can't let our guard down as we
spend more time indoors. We can't say just this one time I'll skip the mask.
We can stay the course New York. Together we can beat this virus.
Chart of the Day: Yesterday, New York State reported over 160,000 diagnostic tests.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas fell was
3.04 percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding
these areas was 1.70 percent. Of the 161,019 tests reported yesterday,
2,997, or 1.86 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations were at 1,277.
Sadly we lost 24 New Yorkers.
2. The October 2021 Regents exams are canceled. Due to
COVID-19 concerns, the New York State Education Department decided to
cancel the examinations across the state to ensure the
safety of both students and educators. The Education Department will also
ask the Board of Regents to adopt emergency regulations and apply specific
exemptions so not to negatively impact students. A decision on the June and
August exams have not been decided yet.
3. We can't underestimate the strain of COVID fatigue.
Mental health is just as important as physical health. New Yorkers can call
the State's mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for free emotional
support, consultations & referrals to a provider or
visit the Office of Mental Health for resources.
4. Download the COVID Alert NY app today. New York launched
an 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.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": When Laura Palladino of
Dutchess County checked in to watch June Farms' live stream, she had no idea
she'd be
saving the lives of two farm animals. Laura visited the
farm a couple of weeks ago where she first saw two pregnant Gloucestershire
pigs and decided to virtually check in on the pigs to see if they had given
birth. During the stream, she saw smoke in the barn that escalated into a
fire, and even though she lives an hour and a half away, she contacted the
local fire department and the farm owners, saving the pigs' lives."
November 5th at
9:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 5th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,130,559 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 10,371
tests
• 4.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 2.0 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
• 1.7 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
• 50,033 total cases
• 179 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 286,865 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,176 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 5th at 4:30pm
• 60 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 5 in 24 hours
• 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 10 new admissions
• 5 discharged
• 6,081 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,022 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,994 hospital beds, 798 available, 27 percent
• 390 ICU beds 94 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.
November 4th 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.
November 4th at 7:45pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"The surge in cases around the country and the globe is a stark
reminder that this pandemic is far from over, and while we are doing a good
job keeping our positivity rate low, we must remain vigilant in monitoring
the infection rate throughout the state. We're staying on top of this
situation by continuing our aggressive micro-cluster strategy, expanding
testing capacity and enforcing compliance of the public health law. But New
Yorkers must continue to practice the basic daily behaviors that make such a
difference in our ability to slow the spread. Be vigilant, mask up, social
distance, wash your hands and keep being New York Tough. It's going to take
the work of all New Yorkers to beat this virus and we have to work together.
Photo of the Day: In I Love NY's latest Fall Foliage Report, there is still time to catch the fall foliage in the Hudson Valley and Long Island.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas fell to
2.69 percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding
these areas was 1.42 percent. Of the 133,534 tests reported yesterday,
2,126, or 1.59 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations were at 1,253.
Sadly we lost 14 New Yorkers.
2. Ski resorts can reopen with 50 percent indoor capacity starting
this Friday, 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.
3. To date, New York has conducted over 15 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.
4. Ads from the "Mask Up America" campaign have been seen 43 million
times. ThThe national campaign with videos featuring the voices of
Ellen Pompeo, Paul Rudd, Billy Crystal, Anthony Mackie and more, have aired
on TVs across the country and reached millions.
Watch all the ads here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Garrison Redd, a Team USA
para powerlifter from Brooklyn, is
helping those with physical disabilities get adaptive
equipment to improve their mobility and their livelihood through
accessibility. Through his non-profit, the Garrison Redd Project, Garrsion
helps members of the disabled community acquire wheelchairs, walkers and
canes and provides creative adaptive activities and events that accommodate
their physical limitations. The organization uses these activities and
events to raise awareness and recognize the challenges people with
disabilities face."
November 4th at
7:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 4th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,120,188, COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 7,486
tests
• 4.5 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
• 49,854 total cases
• 74 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 286,414 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,137 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 4th at 4:30pm
• 55 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 13 in 24 hours
• 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 13 new admissions
• 4 discharged
• 6,076 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,022 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,005 hospital beds, 801 available, 27 percent
• 386 ICU beds 106 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.
November 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.
November 3rd at
8:45pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 3rd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,112,702 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 9,927
tests
• 4.5 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
• 49,780 total cases
• 176 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 286,013 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,096 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 3rd at 4:30pm
• 42 individuals were hospitalized, no change in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24
hours
• 5 new admissions
• 5 discharged
• 6,072 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,021 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,998 hospital beds, 824 available, 27 percent
• 381 ICU beds 115 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.
November 2nd at 7:15pm
Daily Reported Local Cases of COVID-19 (Bellport
Village, North Bellport, Brookhaven Hamlet, East Patchogue and the Town of
Brookhaven)
Click for more information.
November 2nd at 7:15pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Tomorrow is Election Day and your final chance to make your voice
heard. If you haven't cast your vote yet during New York's Early Voting or
through returning an absentee ballot, be sure to vote in-person tomorrow.
And if you voted absentee and haven't mailed in your ballot yet you can drop
it off at any polling place tomorrow. New Yorkers can look up their Election
Day polling place
here.
And to ensure voter safety, polling sites will have protections including
social distancing markers, hand sanitizer and more. Masks or face coverings
are required inside poll sites. Go Vote, NY!
Image of the Day: Go Vote!
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas was 3.5
percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding these
areas was 1.48 percent. Of the 96,101 tests reported yesterday, 1,633, or
1.7 percent, were positive. Total hospitalizations were at 1,151. Sadly we
lost 14 New Yorkers.
2. New York announced a new protocol allowing out-of-state travelers
to "test out" of the State's mandatory 14-day quarantine. Starting
Wednesday, November 4th, travelers must be tested within three days prior to
landing in New York, quarantine for at least three days upon arrival, and
get tested on the fourth day of arrival. If travelers receive a negative
test on the fourth day of their quarantine, they can exit quarantine.
Read more about the State's new guidelines.
3. An additional $10 million is being dedicated to the Nourish NY
program. So far, this program has successfully bridged the gap
between our families, our food banks, and our farmers, directing 32.8
million pounds of produce, dairy and meat to families in need. I'm thrilled
that with this new funding, this critical program will continue, allowing
New York's emergency food providers to purchase surplus products from New
York farmers and dairy manufacturers through the end of the year, including
during the holiday season. Especially now, during this global pandemic, no
New Yorker should go to bed hungry.
4. Tomorrow, November 3rd, is the deadline for vehicle inspections
and registrations. Any New Yorker who must renew registrations,
non-driver IDS and inspections that lapsed during the pandemic must do so by
tomorrow at the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. Some of these
services can be
done online.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Every year, Equinox, a
human services nonprofit based in Albany,
hosts the largest Thanksgiving dinner in the Capital
Region. Despite the pandemic, the Thanksgiving dinner will go on this year.
Usually hundreds of volunteers help prepare 11,000 meals at the Empire State
Plaza and this year to protect both the volunteers, delivery workers and
fellow New Yorkers, the meals will be delivered rather than being prepared
in-person."
November 2nd at
7:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 2nd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,102,775 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5501 tests
• 4.5 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
• 1.2 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
• 49,604 total cases
• 66 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 285,785 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,074 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 2nd at 4:30pm
• 42 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
• 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 5 new admissions
• 2 discharged
• 6,067 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,021 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,984 hospital beds, 880 available, 29 percent
• 381 ICU beds 114 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.
November 1st 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.
November 1st at
8:15pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through November 1st, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,097,274 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 10,200
tests
• 4.5 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
• 1.4 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
• 49,538 total cases
• 142 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 285,523 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,056 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of November 1st at 4:30pm
• 40 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 5 in 24 hours
• 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 4 new admissions
• 8 discharged
• 6,065 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 1 fatality
• 2,021 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,996 hospital beds, 878 available, 29 percent
• 384 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.
October 31st 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 31st at 9:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
Governor Cuomo Announces New Guidelines Allowing Out-of-State
Travelers to "Test Out" of Mandatory 14-Day Quarantine
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced new guidelines allowing
out-of-state travelers to New York to "test out" of the mandatory 14-day
quarantine. Travelers from states that are contiguous with New York will
continue to be exempt from the travel advisory; however, covered travelers
must continue to fill out the
Traveler Health Form. Essential workers will continue
to be exempt as well. The new protocol is effective Wednesday, November 4.
"The ship of State is sailing well: New York is the third lowest positivity
rate in the nation and New Yorkers should be very proud of what they're
doing. However, travel has become an issue - the rest of the states pose a
threat. We're going to a new plan given the changing facts, and the experts
suggest we shift to a testing policy," Governor Cuomo said. "So there will
be no quarantine list; there will be one rule that applies across the
country. We bent the curve of this virus by following the data and the
science, and we are continuing that approach with these new guidelines."
For any traveler to New York State from out of state, exempting the
contiguous states, the new guidelines for travelers to test-out of the
mandatory 14-day quarantine are below:
For travelers who were in another state for more than 24 hours:
• Travelers must obtain a test within three days of departure from that
state.
• The traveler must, upon arrival in New York, quarantine for three days.
• On day 4 of their quarantine, the traveler must obtain seek another COVID
test. If both tests come back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine
early upon receipt of the second negative diagnostic test.
For travelers who were in another state for less than 24 hours:
• The traveler does not need a test prior to their departure from the other
state, and does not need to quarantine upon arrival in New York State.
• However, the traveler must fill out the traveler information form upon
entry into New York State, and take a COVID diagnostic test 4 days after
their arrival in New York.
Local health departments will validate tests, if necessary, and if a test
comes back positive, will issue isolation orders and initiate contact
tracing. The local health department must make contact with the state the
traveler came from, to ensure contact tracing proceeds there as well. All
travelers must continue to fill out the traveler information form upon
arrival into New York State to contribute to New York State's robust contact
tracing program.
October 31st at
9:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 31st, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,087,074 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8,488
tests
• 4.5 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 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
• 49,396 total cases
• 96 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 285,117 total were tested for antibodies
• 30,025 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 31st at 4:30pm
• 45 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 8 in 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 9 new admissions
• 2 discharged
• 6,057 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,020 total fatalities (adjusted)
Hospital Beds
• 2,997 hospital beds, 749 available, 25 percent
• 380 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 30th at 7:00pm
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 30th at 7:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Tomorrow is Halloween and I hope New Yorkers enjoy the holiday in a
way that's safe for their families and the community. To help New Yorkers
make informed decisions on Halloween activities, the NYS Department of
Health
published Halloween guidance, with recommended
activities and Do's and Don'ts for a safe Halloween. We advise New Yorkers
to refrain from traditional trick-or-treating where treats are handed out at
the door and where it would be difficult to maintain social distance. Don't
trick-or-treat indoors (for example, in apartment buildings). Also, it's
important to keep in mind that a Halloween mask is not a substitute for a
full cloth or surgical mask that covers the mouth and nose. Have a Happy
Halloween and stay safe.
Photo of the Day: Actors Selena Gomez, Mark Hamill, Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo participate in the NY-led "#MaskUp challenge." Join in by posting a selfie with a mask and the hashtag #MaskUp, share why you wear a mask, and tag five friends to take the challenge.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Total hospitalizations are flat. The positivity rate in
the "micro-cluster" focus areas was 2.75 percent yesterday. The statewide
positivity rate excluding these areas was 1.38 percent. Of the 146,885 tests
reported yesterday, 2,255, or 1.53 percent, were positive. Total
hospitalizations remain at 1,085. Sadly we lost 12 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. Today, we launched the New York State Flu Tracker to prepare for
flu season. As we continue the fight against COVID-19, we can't let
flu season make matters worse. The tracker
displays daily and weekly flu data and provides timely
information about local, regional and statewide flu activity. I encourage
you to get a
flu shot if you haven't already.
3. Sunday is the last day of Early Voting. There are two
days left to participate in New York's Early Voting period, which ends
Sunday, November 1st. If you have an absentee ballot and you haven't cast it
yet, don't mail it—instead drop it off in person. You can drop off absentee
ballots at any polling place (there are expedited, dedicated lines for doing
so) or at your local Board of Elections office. New Yorkers can also, of
course, vote in-person on Election Day on Tuesday, November 3rd. Find your
local polling place
here.
4. Schools in Red and Orange Zones can reopen if they complete
testing protocols. Today we
announced an agreement on testing protocols that will
allow public and private schools in Red and Orange "micro-cluster" zones to
reopen—if they perform mass testing before the school reopens and follow it
with weekly surveillance testing. Impacted schools can reopen as early as
Monday, but students and faculty must be able to provide a negative COVID-19
test result prior to going back to the classroom. The State will provide
free rapid-result test kits for schools wishing to participate.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A new film from two New
York directors, Kahane Cooperman and John Hoffman, showcases stories of
Americans coming together to uplift one another. The Antidote serves as a
visual essay on human compassion, showing how a little kindness can go a
long way. One of the stories the film tells takes place in Sullivan County,
New York, at the Center for Discovery. Watch the trailer
here."
October 30th at
7:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 30th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,078,586 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 9,696
tests
• 4.6 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 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
• 49,300 total cases
• 102 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 284,636 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,982 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 30th at 4:30pm
• 37 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 6 new admissions
• 4 discharged
• 6,055 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,021 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,997 hospital beds, 691 available, 23 percent
• 380 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 29th 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 29th at 9:30pm
Today's Governor Cuomo
Video Messages...
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"The impact that COVID has had on the physical and mental health of
many New Yorkers cannot be overstated. As the challenge feels daunting it's
critical that each of us stays vigilant as we move into the winter and COVID
fatigue continues to set in. New York State will do all we can to battle
this virus—we will closely monitor the data and we will increase testing
capacity to new daily highs; in fact we achieved a new one today.
It's important to put the numbers we are seeing in New York into
context—we're holding steady in the midst of increasing cases in the United
States and around the globe. New Yorkers must wear masks, socially distance
and wash their hands, and local governments must continue to be vigilant in
enforcement. Stay New York Tough.
Photo of the Day: In I Love NY's latest Fall Foliage Report, most of the state is "past peak" but New York City and Long Island still have some foliage to enjoy before the season ends.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas was 3.24
percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding these
areas was 1.25 percent. Of the 168,353 tests reported yesterday, 2,499, or
1.48 percent, were positive. There were 1,085 total hospitalizations. Sadly
we lost 19 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. The 2021 NY State of Health Open Enrollment Period begins Sunday,
November 1st. As we continue to fight COVID-19, making sure every
New Yorker is insured and has access to health care has only become more
critical. If you are not insured, make 2021 the year you change that. View
health plan options
here, or you can go online at
nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call NY State of Health at
1-855-355-5557 for assistance.
3. Yesterday, the State reported 168,353 COVID-19 tests—a new record
high for a single day. The total tests surpassed 14 million. As a
reminder, any New Yorker who wants a COVID test can get one. If you are
experiencing COVID symptoms or believe you may have been exposed to the
virus, get tested.
Find a testing site near you.
4. Fifty-six Coronavirus cases have been
linked to two "superspreader" events on Long Island. A wedding,
which had 91 people in attendance, has left 30 people testing positive for
the virus and hundreds needing to quarantine. The wedding, in Cutchogue, was
in violation of the State's ban on non-essential gatherings of more than 50
people and the venue has been fined. In Bellport, 26 guests who attended a
birthday party have now tested positive for COVID-19. These two events serve
as an important reminder that large gatherings are a bad idea.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": With Election Day around
the corner, many New Yorkers have already cast their votes by absentee
ballot or during Early Voting. Among them is 103-year-old Helen Schmitz from
White Plains, NY. Born before women had the right to vote nationally, she
completed her absentee ballot and made her voice heard this year. If you
haven't voted yet, there are many ways you can still vote including at an
early polling place through November 1st (find your polling place
here),
or on Election Day, November 3rd."
October 29th at
10:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 29th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,068,890 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 13,426
tests
• 4.6 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 positive for COVID-19
•
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
• 49,198 total cases
• 200 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 284,236 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,949 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 29th at 4:30pm
• 35 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
• 2 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24
hours
• 8 new admissions
• 8 discharged
• 6,051 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 2 fatalities
• 2,021 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,999 hospital beds, 704 available, 23 percent
• 380 ICU beds 117 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.
October 28th 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 28th at 8:30pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"We continue to focus our attention on the "micro-cluster" areas
throughout the state and to closely watch the metrics in each area. As a
given "micro-cluster" makes progress in terms of reducing the positivity
rate, we reevaluate and can make adjustments to their designation. A cluster
in Orange County, for example, has made good progress, and therefore some
restrictions on activities will be removed. We're continuing to watch other
focus areas as part of the State's Micro-Cluster Strategy to look for signs
of progress.
New York's test positivity rate remains among the lowest in the country.
Still, alarming surges around the country and world show how quickly the
virus can take hold again in communities that let their guard down. So as
New Yorkers, we must continue to take the situation very seriously.
Graphic of the Day: New York's test positivity rate is the second to lowest in the US.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas was 3.78
percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding these
areas was 1.37 percent. Of the 129,660 tests reported yesterday, 2,031, or
1.56 percent, were positive. There were 1,085 total hospitalizations. Sadly
we lost 15 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. I advise New Yorkers to avoid large family gatherings — even for
Thanksgiving. If individuals wish to travel in and out of state for
the holiday, or for any reason, you must follow the State's COVID Travel
Advisory quarantine regulations. The best way to say "I love you" and show
your thanks to your loved ones is to avoid travel and show your respect for
your family members' health and safety. As an alternative, New Yorkers can
hold Thanksgiving dinners with their immediate household or organize virtual
events.
3. The "Red Zone" micro-cluster focus area in Orange County will
shift to an "Orange Zone." Orange County's micro-cluster zone
positivity rate has gone from 12 percent to 2 percent in three weeks and the
rate of new daily hospital admissions has flattened. Read more
here.
4. Counties will now be allowed to require mask mandates at all
times in schools. We know that masks work in stopping the spread of
the virus. Counties, via their local department of health, will now be
allowed to require that mask mandates be extended at
all times in both public and private schools under their jurisdictions.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": Three frontline workers
opened up a Filipino restaurant in New York City — in
addition to their day jobs as nurses at Mount Sinai Hospital. Maricris
Dinopol, Jude Canela and Joan Calanog, all Filipino, were unsatisfied by the
food options they could find in-between shifts. So they've started a new
restaurant called Bilao, which opened in August and became a hit on the
Upper East Side. Bilao, located at 1437 First Avenue, has tables set up
along the sidewalk and in a tented curbside area. The chef, Boji Asuncion, a
friend of Dinopol's brother, serves a range of traditional Filipino fare."
October 28th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 28th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,055,464 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8769 tests
• 4.6 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for
COVID-19
• 1.9 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
• 1.9 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
• 48,998 total cases
• 169 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 283,340 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,871 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 28th at 4:30pm
• 33 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 2 in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 6 new admissions
• 8 discharged
• 6,043 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,004 hospital beds, 691 available, 23 percent
• 380 ICU beds 106 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 27th 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.
October 27th at 10:00pm
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"Our country is seeing a surge in COVID; there have been almost half a
million new confirmed COVID cases in the US in just one week. While the
number of new cases per 100,000 residents in New York remains low relative
to other states, New York State is not in a hermetically sealed bubble.
COVID is still here and continues to spread in communities in New York,
particularly when people do not follow the safety protocols in place to
control the virus. We continue to see outbreaks linked to mass gatherings at
houses of worship, at weddings and funerals, and other events where too many
people gather.
We cannot let our guard down and risk sliding backward in New York. We all
must remain vigilant as the weather gets colder and as we are up against
"COVID fatigue." Stay NY Smart: Wear a mask, socially distance and follow
the public health guidance. It's there to save lives.
Chart of the Day: The statewide test positivity rate (the orange line) remains under 2 percent.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. California has been added to New York's Travel Advisory.
Individuals traveling to New York from California must quarantine for 14
days upon arrival in NY. Massachusetts meets the criteria for the travel
advisory but due to the region's interconnectedness, quarantine is not
practically viable. As such, New York highly discourages non-essential
travel between Massachusetts and New York to the extent practical. See more
info
here.
2. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas was 3.65
percent yesterday. The statewide positivity rate excluding these
areas was 1.53 percent. Of the 111,618 tests reported yesterday, 1,991, or
1.78 percent, were positive. There were 1,083 total hospitalizations. Sadly,
we lost 15 New Yorkers to the virus.
3. SUNY will require on-campus students to test negative for
COVID-19 before leaving for Thanksgiving break. That means SUNY's
64 colleges and universities
will test about 140,000 people over a 10-day period
leading up to Thanksgiving break. Per the policy, colleges in the SUNY
system should schedule tests as close as possible to students' departure
date. "I want to thank our students for the phenomenal effort during these
difficult times as well as SUNY health policy experts for helping us create
this guidance that ensures a safe wind down of the fall semester," said SUNY
Chancellor Jim Malatras.
4. The MTA will begin a voluntary COVID-19 screening program for
frontline transit employees. Under this new initiative, free COVID
testing will be offered at field locations and medical assessment and
occupational health services centers to frontline NYC Transit, LIRR,
Metro-North and Bridge and Tunnels employees. Up to 2,000 frontline MTA
employees will be screened per week under the initial phase of the program.
Read more
here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A Pulitzer Prize-winning
composer
is giving Central Park its own soundtrack. Composer
Ellen Reid has written new music for an app called Soundwalk that is
intended especially for visitors of Central Park. The app uses GPS to know
where you are walking in the Park — and what you hear on your headphones
changes depending on the route you take. In this way, the listener becomes a
composer too. The music for this immersive auditory experience includes 25
different nature-inspired themes, recorded by members of the New York
Philharmonic, among others."
October 27th at
10:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 27th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,046,695 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 6767 tests
• 4.7 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
• 1.7 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
• 48,829 total cases
• 112 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 282,941 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,833 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 27th at 4:30pm
• 35 individuals were hospitalized, no change in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 3 new admissions
• 2 discharged
• 6,035 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,010 hospital beds, 771 available, 26 percent
• 382 ICU beds 110 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 26th at 7:00pm
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 26th at 7:00pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"As we continue to fight against COVID-19, it's clear that masks help
stop the spread and save lives. I'm proud to announce with my daughter
Mariah Kennedy Cuomo that New York is partnering with the company The
RealReal and dozens of New York fashion designers to create limited edition
made-in-New-York masks. Drawing from the diversity and creativity that New
York's fashion industry is famous for, these unique masks will benefit
COVID-19 relief efforts and remind the public that we all still need to Mask
Up.
Profits from this campaign will be donated to Feeding America, Nurse Heroes
and the New York COVID Relief Fund to help New Yorkers and Americans in
need. Read more about the campaign
here.
Particularly now, as the virus surges in parts of the country, it's critical
that we continue to wear masks and take the simple everyday measures that
reduce the spread — stay distant and wash your hands often. #MaskUp
Photo of the Day: My daughter Mariah and I announced New York's new partnership with The RealReal and NY fashion designers to create limited-edition masks.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas was 3.25
percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas was
1.18 percent. Of the 82,117 tests reported yesterday, 1,191, or 1.45
percent, were positive. There were 1,059 total hospitalizations. Sadly, we
lost 12 New Yorkers to the virus.
2. As we face the latest front in our long fight against COVID, New
York has a battle-plan. In an op-ed in the New York Daily News, I
lay out a roadmap for getting through the months ahead, a future vaccine and
New York's plan to mitigate outbreaks of the virus as we transition into the
colder season.
Read it here.
3. There are six days of Early Voting left in New York.
Early Voting runs through Sunday, November 1st. Also, completed absentee
ballots can be dropped off in-person at any early polling site (and at your
local Board of Elections office). Look up your early polling place
here.
4. The test positivity rate is below 3 percent in every region of
the state. In New York City, the positivity rate yesterday was 1.4
percent. In Long Island, it was 1.2 percent. In the Capital Region, 1.5
percent. In Central New York, 1.4 percent. In the Finger Lakes, 2.3 percent.
In the Mid-Hudson Region, 2.4 percent. In Mohawk Valley, 0.7 percent. In the
North Country, 1.4 percent. In the Southern Tier, 1.0 percent. And finally,
in Western New York, 1.3 percent. See more data
here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A classic part of the
voting experience is receiving the "I VOTED" sticker to signify to others
that you've performed your civic duty. This election year, New York magazine
asked 48 artists from all corners of the U.S. to design "I VOTED" stickers
that will be featured on the cover of the October 26-November 8 issue of the
weekly magazine. A wide variety of stickers will also be available inside
the magazine for readers to peel off.
Read more."
October 26th at
7:00pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 26th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,039,928 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5071 tests
• 4.7 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-1919
•
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
• 48,717 total cases
• 54 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 282,809 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,819 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 26th at 4:30pm
• 35 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 in 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 3 new admissions
• 6 discharged
• 6,033 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,997 hospital beds, 801 available, 27 percent
• 383 ICU beds 105 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.
October 25th 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 25th at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 25th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,034,857 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 7,576
tests
• 4.7 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
• 48,663 total cases
• 101 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 282,214 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,759 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 25th at 4:30pm
• 32 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 4 in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24
hours
• 2 new admissions
• 7 discharged
• 6,027 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,000 hospital beds, 800 available, 27 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 24th 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 24th at
9:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 24th, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,027,281 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 9,623
tests
• 4.7 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
• 1.7 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
• 48,562 total cases
• 163 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 281,860 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,717 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 24th at 4:30pm
• 36 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
• 5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24
hours
• 9 new admissions
• 6 discharged
• 6,020 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 3,003 hospital beds, 748 available, 25 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 24th at 9:30pm
Suffolk County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases March 10, 2020 – October 23, 2020
October 23rd 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 23rd at 8:30pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"With Halloween just around the corner, I want to remind New Yorkers
to enjoy the holiday but to do so safely. To help New Yorkers make an
informed decision on which Halloween activities are safe for their families,
the State Department of Health has published
guidance for Halloween. The best way to celebrate
Halloween this year is to have fun with the people who live in your
household — for example, carving pumpkins, watching scary movies or having a
virtual costume party.
If your family plans to celebrate outside your home this year, follow some
simple "Do's" and "Don'ts" from the Department of Health to keep your family
and community safe. Any activities should be socially distanced and
outdoors. We advise New Yorkers not to participate in traditional
trick-or-treating where treats are handed out at the door and you cannot
maintain social distance. Please don't trick-or-treat indoors, unless you
are at your own house with family members. If you live in an area with a
high number of COVID cases, skip in-person celebrations altogether. (Read
the full guidance
here.) I hope I can count on your help in making sure
this year's activities are safe for everyone.
Photo of the Day: A seasonal reminder from the MTA to wear your mask (Photo by Kevin Call)
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. Early Voting starts tomorrow, October 24th. For the
first time New Yorkers can vote early in a presidential election. There are
nine days of Early Voting, which runs from Saturday, October 24th through
Sunday, November 1st. Additionally, completed absentee ballots can be
dropped off in-person at any early polling site. Robust measures are in
place to protect the health and safety of all voters. Look up your early
polling place
here.
2. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas fell to
2.31 percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas
was 0.98 percent. There were 1,023 total hospitalizations. Of the 141,508
tests reported yesterday, 1,637, or 1.15 percent, were positive. Sadly, we
lost 11 New Yorkers to the virus yesterday.
3. New Yorkers can now experience the Empire State's many craft
breweries through a Virtual Passport Program. Today, the State
launched
a virtual passport program that showcases 200 craft breweries surrounding
the 750-mile long Empire State Trail. This program makes it easier for
people to enjoy the State's natural beauty and renowned craft beverages even
amid the pandemic.
4. Movie theaters outside of New York City reopened today.
Theaters can
open at 25 percent capacity with up to 50 people per
screen. Only theaters outside of New York City in counties that have
positivity rates of less than 2 percent on a 14-day average, and which do
not have any cluster zones, are permitted to open.
5. Eight additional companies have received support from the State
to help produce PPE. Empire State Development, New York's economic
development agency,
awarded $4.9 million to eight NY-based companies to
help alleviate product shortages that could lead to unfair price gouging of
life-saving supplies. These awards boost New York businesses while helping
ensure New York is prepared in the event of a second wave.
6. New York landmarks will be illuminated pink tonight to
commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. While COVID-19 forced
many New Yorkers to put off routine health exams during the height of the
pandemic, we encourage New Yorkers to stay updated with their breast cancer
screenings. Breast cancer screenings are covered by most health plans,
including Medicaid and health plans participating in the New York State of
Health. More information about the screening program for the uninsured New
Yorkers and other NYS Breast Cancer Programs can be found
here.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": COVID altered our lives —
and it also altered our language. We asked New Yorkers to submit "new" words
or phrases as part of a semi-official COVID dictionary. Here are a few of
the entries:
Coronahobby — "A new hobby you took up to pass the time at home,
e.g. needlepoint or bread-baking."
New York Tough — "Coming together, being strong, putting
differences aside, getting through this."
Blursday — "When all the days of the week start to blur together."
Birthday Parade — "A birthday celebrated with friends and families
driving by in cars, blasting songs and displaying signs and balloons."
Rona — "For when you just don't have the energy to say the whole
thing."
Covidiot — "Someone who ignores the warnings regarding public
health or safety."
Quarantine Fifteen — "The pounds a few of us may have put on while
staying at home."
Six-Foot Shuffle — "When strangers walking down the street or
waiting in line move to give each other six feet of distance."
Chin Guard — "A mask worn below the mouth and nose." "
October 23rd at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 23rd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,017,658 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 9115 tests
• 4.8 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
• 48,399 total cases
• 91 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 281,295 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,672 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 23rd at 4:30pm
• 34 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
• 6 new admissions
• 3 discharged
• 6,014 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,994 hospital beds, 781 available, 26 percent
• 382 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 22nd 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 22nd at 8:30pm
Click for Today's Governor Cuomo Press Conference
The Latest From Governor Cuomo...
"COVID anxiety is real. COVID stress is real. COVID depression is
real. I understand we're tired of wearing masks, of social distancing, etc.
The pandemic has caused tremendous stress on each of us. And the longer it
goes on, the worse it's going to get. We see it in the numbers, in a rise in
substance abuse, in the way people are relying on mental health services and
in real need of resources. We can't ignore the emotional and mental health
impacts of this pandemic.
Give your friends a call. Check in with your family. Ask them how everything
is going and how they are feeling. Let's show each other some love because
mental health is just as important as physical health. New Yorkers can also
call the State's mental health hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for free emotional
support, consultations & referrals to a provider. We are New York Tough as
we go through this together but let's not also forget to be New York Loving.
Here's what else you need to know tonight:
1. The positivity rate in the "micro-cluster" focus areas was 3.20
percent. The statewide positivity rate excluding these areas was
0.96 percent. There were 986 total hospitalizations. Of the 135,341 tests
reported yesterday, 1,628, or 1.2 percent, were positive. Sadly, we lost 15
New Yorkers to the virus yesterday.
2. The Department of Health is partnering with Cortland County and
SUNY to open new rapid testing sites. Starting tomorrow, October
23rd, free community testing will be open to the public at designated
testing sites. Testing will be available from noon to 4:30pm on Friday and
9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. You must have an appointment. A
list of testing locations is available
here along with the link to make an appointment for a
free test.
3. The Nourish NY program has spent over $18 million connecting New
York farms with families in need. To date, 20.8 million pounds of
raw milk have been made into products like yogurt and cheese that have been
distributed by food banks, along with 6.4 million pounds of produce from NY
farms. Almost 800,000 households have received products from more than 4,000
farms through this initiative — which is helping keep farms and families in
need afloat.
4. On Purple Thursday, we stand against domestic violence.
Landmarks across the state will be lit purple tonight to spread awareness of
domestic violence. Amid COVID, reports of DV have increased. Remember: You
are not trapped because of COVID and you are not alone. If you need help,
you can call the State's Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-942-6906, or
text 833-997-2121. New York will always fight for domestic violence
survivors.
5. The test positivity rate is below 2 percent in every region of
the state. In New York City, the positivity rate was 1.1 percent.
In Long Island, it was 1.0 percent. In the Capital Region, 0.9 percent. In
Central New York, 1.0 percent. In the Finger Lakes, 1.4 percent. In the
Mid-Hudson Region, 1.5 percent. In Mohawk Valley, 0.6 percent. In the North
Country, 0.5 percent. In the Southern Tier, 1.5 percent. And finally, in
Western New York, 1.5 percent. Remember that you can look at updated
regional COVID data anytime
online.
Tonight's "Deep Breath Moment": A painting by a famous
Black artist that was missing for 60 years was
discovered thanks to a visitor at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art. The Met is hosting an exhibition of an important series of
paintings about Revolutionary War times by Jacob Lawrence, an acclaimed
American painter. But the series was missing one of the panels. What
happened next was a stroke of fate: A patron realized she had seen a very
similar work on the wall of her neighbor's apartment on the Upper West Side,
just across Central Park from the Met. It was the missing panel. The owners,
who did not realize their painting was "missing" to art historians, were
happy to lend the piece to the Met, where it is now displayed with the rest
of the series. According to Eric Widing, Deputy Chairman of Christie's New
York, the painting is worth "in the seven figures." The elderly owners had
bought it at an auction for a modest sum in around 1960."
October 22nd at
8:30pm
Suffolk County reported the following information
related to COVID-19 through October 22nd, 2020
Click here for Suffolk County Reported Data to Date
Testing
• 1,008,543 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8143 tests
• 4.8 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
• 48,308 total cases
• 74 new cases
Antibody Testing
• 280,586 total were tested for antibodies
• 29,607 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive
for antibodies
Hospitalization as of October 22nd at 4:30pm
• 32 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 6 in 24 hours
• 4 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24
hours
• 8 new admissions
• 3 discharged
• 6,011 discharged since March 22
Fatalities
• 0 fatalities
• 2,019 total fatalities
Hospital Beds
• 2,991 hospital beds, 772 available, 26 percent
• 381 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 21st 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 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)
Click for more information.
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 October
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
October 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 October 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.