Albany County reported that a young man in his teens has died from complications from the coronavirus.
This is the seventh day in a row the county has reported a COVID-related death.
The county is also reporting 615 new positive COVID cases along with 12 new hospitalizations.
Across the county, 121 residents are in the hospital with the virus. Nine are in the ICU
Albany County is encouraging home-bound residents to reach out to the county’s Department for Aging at 518-447-7198 if they wish to get vaccinated.
Residents can also go to the Albany County Department of Health on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to get vaccinated.
Other than on Wednesday, appointments are required.
Statewide, New York’s COVID positivity rate was below 10% for the second day in a row.
“We are below 10% positivity rate for the second day in a row. This is extraordinary progress,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. “As we continue to see numbers trend downward, let’s also continue to do the right thing. Wash your hands, get the vaccine if you haven’t already, get the booster dose, and wear a mask. We will continue to see this downward trend in other parts of the state soon.”
