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.

"As more New Yorkers get vaccinated every single day, we're working toward a future in which COVID is left behind and we can settle into the new normal. We have a ways to go until that happens, so New Yorkers need to stay vigilant and continue practicing safe behaviors," Governor Cuomo said. "We're expecting a large increase in vaccine supply from the federal government that will enable us to reach more residents and families and further utilize our vast distribution network, but new variants are spreading across the state and should give New Yorkers reason for renewed caution. Wash your hands, stay socially distance and wear a mask. We're going to beat COVID, but this fight isn't over yet."

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 - 143,521
• Total Positive - 6,801
• Percent Positive - 4.74%
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.33%
• Patient Hospitalization - 4,681 (+211)
• Patients Newly Admitted - 583
• Hospital Counties - 51
• Number ICU - 925 (+40)
• Number ICU with Intubation - 596 (+20)
• Total Discharges - 157,635 (+307)
• Deaths - 53
• Total Deaths - 40,023

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 1,794,478 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

Yesterday, 53 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 40,023. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence: