New York State reported another 115 Covid-19 deaths Sunday, bringing the statewide total in the epidemic to 29,511.
Eight of those deaths were in Suffolk County. Statewide, another 299 patients were hospitalized.
“As we near the end of the holiday season, New York remains locked in a footrace between the vaccine’s quick distribution and COVID-19’s continued spread,” Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said. “It has been a tough year and we still have several tough months ahead, but we can see the light at the end of the tunnel and we will make it there if we all do our part to slow the spread. New York is working closely with the medical community to not only administer the vaccine, but to continue growing capacity as well.”
- Test Results Reported – 130,299
- Tested Positive – 7,623
- Percent Positive – 5.85%
- Patient Hospitalization – 7,183 (+299)
- Patients Newly Admitted – 757
- Hospital Counties – 55
- Number ICU – 1,187 (+58)
- Number ICU with Intubation – 687 (+49)
- Total Discharges – 99,583 (+427)
- Deaths – 115
- Total Deaths – 29,511
The state Department of Health said Saturday that it is assisting the state police in looking into reports that an Orange County provider may have transferred Covid-19 vaccines to other parts of the state in violation of state guidelines.
Several New York City news organizations reported Saturday that ParCare Community Health Network received the vaccine and redistributed to members of the general public. It has facilities in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Orange County.
Infection Rate Averages
|
REGION |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
|
Capital Region |
7.63% |
7.76% |
7.95% |
|
Central New York |
6.26% |
6.11% |
6.29% |
|
Finger Lakes |
8.22% |
8.12% |
8.12% |
|
Long Island |
6.45% |
6.54% |
6.56% |
|
Mid-Hudson |
6.18% |
6.10% |
6.03% |
|
Mohawk Valley |
8.74% |
8.69% |
8.84% |
|
New York City |
4.46% |
4.48% |
4.64% |
|
North Country |
6.14% |
6.34% |
6.51% |
|
Southern Tier |
2.76% |
2.94% |
3.06% |
|
Western New York |
6.01% |
6.16% |
6.15% |
|
Statewide |
5.53% |
5.55% |
5.66% |