Governor Andrew M. Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“I have high hopes for New York as we enter this new year with a new administration, but New Yorkers have to do their part,” Governor Cuomo said. “The COVID war still needs to be fought, and while many feel COVID fatigue, that is a luxury we cannot afford. If we tire before the enemy, the enemy wins – it’s that simple. I am confident that we can defeat this and rebuild stronger than ever before. Until that day comes, I encourage all New Yorkers to keep fighting the good fight together – wear a mask, social distance and avoid gatherings.”
Today’s data is summarized briefly below:
- Test Results Reported – 249,955
- Total Positive – 12,720
- Percent Positive – 5.09%
- Patient Hospitalization – 8,613 (-189)
- Patients Newly Admitted – 1,021
- Hospital Counties – 57
- Number ICU – 1,527 (-35)
- Number ICU with Intubation – 997 (-26)
- Total Discharges – 121,923 (+1,022)
- Deaths – 160
- Total Deaths – 34,069
The regional hospital bed capacity and occupancy numbers, including the number of hospitalizations as a percent of the region’s population, is as follows:
|
Region |
COVID Patients Currently in Hospital in Region |
COVID Patients as Percent of Region Population |
Percent of Hospital Beds Available Within 7 Days Under Surge Plan |
|
Capital Region |
504 |
0.05% |
24% |
|
Central New York |
247 |
0.03% |
29% |
|
Finger Lakes |
692 |
0.06% |
33% |
|
Long Island |
1,586 |
0.06% |
28% |
|
Mid-Hudson |
1,009 |
0.04% |
40% |
|
Mohawk Valley |
245 |
0.05% |
25% |
|
New York City |
3,558 |
0.04% |
31% |
|
North Country |
106 |
0.03% |
50% |
|
Southern Tier |
243 |
0.04% |
43% |
|
Western New York |
423 |
0.03% |
34% |
|
Statewide |
8,613 |
0.04% |
32% |
The regional ICU bed capacity and occupancy numbers are as follows:
|
Region |
Total ICU Beds in Region |
Total Occupied ICU Beds in Region |
Percent of ICU Beds Available in Region (7-day Avg) |
|
Capital Region |
258 |
212 |
18% |
|
Central New York |
262 |
187 |
30% |
|
Finger Lakes |
397 |
296 |
22% |
|
Long Island |
861 |
682 |
20% |
|
Mid-Hudson |
685 |
434 |
37% |
|
Mohawk Valley |
131 |
99 |
24% |
|
New York City |
2,553 |
2,042 |
23% |
|
North Country |
61 |
35 |
33% |
|
Southern Tier |
125 |
78 |
35% |
|
Western New York |
545 |
327 |
39% |
|
NYS TOTAL |
5,878 |
4,392 |
26% |
Yesterday, 249,955 test results were reported to New York State, and 5.09 percent were positive. Each region’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:
|
REGION |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
|
Capital Region |
6.91% |
6.90% |
6.74% |
|
Central New York |
5.56% |
5.29% |
5.34% |
|
Finger Lakes |
6.07% |
5.78% |
5.52% |
|
Long Island |
7.31% |
7.10% |
6.99% |
|
Mid-Hudson |
6.91% |
6.92% |
6.85% |
|
Mohawk Valley |
