Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“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 comparatively low, the numbers in Western New York are a caution flag,” Governor Cuomo said. “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, wear a mask, stay socially distanced and wash your hands. We can beat this virus but only if we work together and stay New York Tough.”
The Governor noted that the positive testing rate in all focus areas under the state’s Micro-Cluster strategy is 2.69 percent, and outside the focus zone areas is 1.42 percent. Within the focus areas, 18,581 test results were reported yesterday, yielding 499 positives. In the remainder of the state, not counting these focus areas, 114,953 test results were reported, yielding 1,627 positives.
Today’s data is summarized briefly below:
- Patient Hospitalization – 1,253 (+26)
- Patients Newly Admitted – 180
- Hospital Counties – 47
- Number ICU – 284 (+16)
- Number ICU with Intubation – 129 (+9)
- Total Discharges – 80,109 (+119)
- Deaths – 14
- Total Deaths – 25,868
Yesterday, 14 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 25,868.
