Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped to 410—a new low since March 16. The state’s COVID-19 infection rate has been less than 1 percent for 30 straight days. 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 know based on experience that an incremental, data-driven reopening is the best way to protect the health and safety of all New Yorkers. As this virus continues to be a national crisis, it’s clear that caution is a virtue, not a vice,” Governor Cuomo said. “Our infection rate has been below 1 percent for 30 days, and New Yorkers can help us keep that streak going by wearing masks, socially distancing and washing their hands. Our actions today determine the rate of infection tomorrow, so as the Labor Day weekend continues, I urge everyone to be smart so we don’t see a spike in the weeks ahead.”
Yesterday, the State Liquor Authority and State Police Task Force visited 1,390 establishments in New York City and Long Island and observed 8 establishments that were not in compliance with state requirements. A county breakdown of yesterday’s observed violations is below:
- Bronx – 1
- Queens – 2
- Nassau – 1
- Suffolk – 4
Today’s data is summarized briefly below:
- Patient Hospitalization – 410 (-15)
- Patients Newly Admitted – 53
- Hospital Counties – 33
- Number ICU – 119 (+4)
- Number ICU with Intubation – 56 (-5)
- Total Discharges – 75,425 (+59)
- Deaths – 9
- Total Deaths – 25,359
Of the 85,630 test results reported to New York State yesterday, 729, or 0.85 percent, were positive.
The Governor also confirmed 729 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 439,501 confirmed cases in New York State.
Yesterday, there were 9 deaths due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 25,359.
