Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic

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

"COVID-19 is continuing to spread across the state, but progress on vaccinations and the numbers are turning the tables in our favor. The hard work, dedication and perseverance of New Yorkers is starting to pay off, and we need to double down on safe behaviors to get the state through to the light at the end of the tunnel," Governor Cuomo said. "Our vast vaccine distribution network continues to expand as we receive more supply and get more shots in arms, and we're working to get the vaccine to underserved communities across the state. New Yorkers should continue washing their hands, wearing masks and staying socially distanced so we can defeat the COVID beast together and look ahead to the future."

It is important to note that data, including test results and hospital rates, reported early in the week are often not completely reflective of the current situation due to lower discharges and testing volume over the weekend. Data trends over a period of time, such as using 7-day averages, are a preferred metric.

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

• Test Results Reported - 174,514
• Total Positive - 6,850
• Percent Positive - 3.93%
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.16%
• Patient Hospitalization - 4,899 (+69)
• Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -470
• Patients Newly Admitted - 478
• Hospital Counties - 51
• Number ICU - 1,011 (+6)
• Number ICU with Intubation - 675 (+6)
• Total Discharges - 150,813 (+340)
• Deaths - 75
• Total Deaths - 39,169

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:

Each region's 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

Each New York City borough's 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

Of the 1,693,328 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

Yesterday, 75 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 39,169. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence: