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.

Western New York's 7-day average fell to 1.99%, falling below 2% for the first time since March 17, a 62% decline from its spring peak of 5.25% one month ago.

"New Yorkers are tough and they are strong. While COVID has shown itself to be a formidable opponent, the people of this state have proven they are a force to be reckoned with," Governor Cuomo said. "We are taking great strides toward our new normal, but this fight isn't over yet. I encourage New Yorkers to get vaccinated, wear your mask, wash your hands, and continue to follow health and safety protocols until the COVID beast is defeated entirely."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

• Test Results Reported - 193,450
• Total Positive - 2,041
• Percent Positive - 1.06%
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 1.18%
• Patient Hospitalization - 1,688 (-79)
• Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -490
• Patients Newly Admitted - 189
• Number ICU - 407 (-8)
• Number ICU with Intubation - 246 (-1)
• Total Discharges - 179,561 (+224)
• Deaths - 23
• Total Deaths - 42,440

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 2,067,574 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

Yesterday, 23 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 42,440. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence: