Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
It is important to note that data, including test results and hospital rates, reported early in the week are often not completely reflective of the current situation due to lower discharges and testing volume over the weekend. Data trends over a period of time, such as using 7-day averages, are a preferred metric.
“We know that the vaccine is the weapon that will win this war, but we also know that one of the most critical actions to stopping the spread of COVID is washing your hands, wearing a mask and practicing social distancing,” Governor Cuomo said. “As more vaccine supply comes to New York and more needles get into arms, we are that much closer to reaching our goals, but we need to remain vigilant. New Yorkers have made incredible progress that we can all be proud of but we are still in the footrace. Until the day we reach the light at the end of the tunnel, we must all remain New York Tough.”
Today’s data is summarized briefly below:
- Test Results Reported – 127,005
- Total Positive – 5,807
- Percent Positive – 4.57%
- 7-Day Average Percent Positive – 3.22%
- Patient Hospitalization – 4,517 (+31)
- Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week – -313
- Patients Newly Admitted – 465
- Hospital Counties – 50
- Number ICU – 923 (-4)
- Number ICU with Intubation – 614 (-5)
- Total Discharges – 153,971 (+387)
- Deaths – 58
- Total Deaths – 39,585
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 |
104 |
0.01% |
32% |
|
Central New York |
43 |
0.01% |
33% |
|
Finger Lakes |
146 |
0.01% |
42% |
|
Long Island |
800 |
0.03% |
34% |
|
Mid-Hudson |
463 |
0.02% |
44% |
|
Mohawk Valley |
60 |
0.01% |
43% |
|
New York City |
2,642 |
0.03% |
31% |
|
North Country |
28 |
0.01% |
58% |
|
Southern Tier |
75 |
0.01% |
52% |
|
Western New York |
156 |
0.01% |
37% |
|
Statewide |
4,517 |
0.02% |
36% |
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 |
236 |
203 |
16% |
|
Central New York |
262 |
166 |
35% |
|
Finger Lakes |
397 |
248 |
37% |
|
Long Island |
850 |
648 |
22% |
|
Mid-Hudson |
677 |
376 |
40% |
|
Mohawk Valley |
97 |
69 |
32% |
|
New York City |
2,591 |
1,969 |
23% |
|
North Country |
61 |
28 |
50% |
|
Southern Tier |
126 |
61 |
50% |
|
Western New York |
545 |
318 |
43% |
|
Statewide |
5,842 |
4,086 |
29% |
Yesterday, 127,005 test results were reported to New York State, and 4.57 percent were positive. Each region’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:
