Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 87,776 COVID-19 tests were reported to New York State yesterday—a new record high for tests in a single day. The governor also updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov.
“We’re continuing to move forward protecting New Yorkers, slowing the spread and saving lives as the COVID-19 pandemic rages throughout much of the country and threatens the reduction in the numbers we’ve achieved here at home,” Governor Cuomo said. “New York is reaching new heights in its ability to track and trace the virus, and that’s evidenced by the record number of tests—nearly 88,000—that were reported yesterday. As we prepare for the fall, I urge everyone to wear masks, socially distance and wash their hands, and I urge local governments to enforce state guidance on reopening.”
Today’s data is summarized briefly below:
- Patient Hospitalization – 558 (+18)
- Patients Newly Admitted – 89
- Hospital Counties – 30
- Number ICU – 123 (+3)
- Number ICU with Intubation – 62 (+2)
- Total Discharges – 73,842 (+63)
- Deaths – 7
- Total Deaths – 25,218
Of the 87,776 test results reported to New York State yesterday, 700, or 0.79 percent, were positive.
The Governor also confirmed 700 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 422,703 confirmed cases in New York State.
Yesterday, there were 7 deaths due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 25,218.
