March 2 Covid-19 Progress from the Governor’s Office

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“New Yorkers have shown grit, determination and dedication over the past year and while progress has been made and there are vaccines going in arms every day, we need to remain steadfast in defeating this beast,” Governor Cuomo said. “Vigilance is crucial as we continue this battle and now is not the time to settle into complacency. There are precautions and guidelines in place that we know work – wearing masks, socially distancing and hand washing. As we continue to vaccinate New Yorkers, we must continue these practices until we reach critical mass with the vaccine. New Yorkers have seen dark days, but we know there is a light at the end of the tunnel and every day we are closer to seeing the completion of our goals.” 

Today’s data is summarized briefly below:

• Test Results Reported – 128,034
• Total Positive – 5,800
• Percent Positive – 4.53%
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive – 3.09%
• Patient Hospitalization – 5,369 (+62)
• Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week – -608
• Patients Newly Admitted – 502
• Hospital Counties – 53
• Number ICU – 1,076 (+11)
• Number ICU with Intubation – 747 (+6)
• Total Discharges – 147,149 (+338)
• Deaths – 82
• Total Deaths – 38,660

The regional hospital bed capacity and occupancy numbers, including the number of hospitalizations as a percent of the region’s population, is as follows:

The regional ICU bed capacity and occupancy numbers are as follows:

Yesterday, 128,034 test results were reported to New York State, and 4.53 percent were positive. Each region’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows: