Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress Combating COVID-19

NOTE: Updates to the CDC's cumulative death data files have been paused since June 6, 2022 as the CDC upgrades its system. As of June 28, 2022, CDC reporting has not yet resumed. Any questions about this should be directed to the CDC. During this time, total deaths and new daily deaths reported through HERDS will continue as normal.

Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress combating COVID-19. Governor Hochul also signed legislation (A9513/S8529) extending provisions of the law to allow public and private employees paid time off to receive COVID vaccinations.

"I'm counting on New Yorkers to continue using the tools available to help us beat this pandemic and stay safe," Governor Hochul said. "Our best weapon against this virus is the vaccine, so get vaccinated and boosted when you're eligible and consult your children's pediatrician on getting vaccinated. With the legislation I signed today, New Yorkers will still receive paid time off when getting vaccinated, so don't hesitate and make your appointment today. If you are feeling symptoms, get tested and stay home. Let's continue working together to keep our communities safe."

State Senator Andrew Gounardes said, "I'm grateful for Governor Hochul signing my legislation which will provide employees the opportunity to get vaccinated without having to miss out on pay. This vaccine is the best way to protect ourselves and each other from COVID-19 so I encourage anyone who hasn't to get vaccinated today."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

• Cases Per 100k - 20.57
• 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 26.25
• Test Results Reported - 49,290
• Total Positive - 4,020
• Percent Positive - 7.58**
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 4.74%**
• Patient Hospitalization - 2,003 (+171)
• Patients Newly Admitted - 826
• Patients in ICU - 176 (-17)
• Patients in ICU with Intubation - 72 (+2)
• Total Discharges - 315,103 (+565)
• New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 37
• Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 56,532

** Due to the test reporting policy change by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several other factors, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.

The Health Electronic Response Data System is a NYS DOH data source that collects confirmed daily death data as reported by hospitals, nursing homes and adult care facilities only.

Important Note: Effective Monday, April 4, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is no longer requiring testing facilities that use COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to report negative results. As a result, New York State's percent positive metric will be computed using only lab-reported PCR results. Positive antigen tests will still be reported to New York State and reporting of new daily cases and cases per 100k will continue to include both PCR and antigen tests. Due to this change and other factors, including changes in testing practices, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.

• Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 71,956

This daily COVID-19 provisional death certificate data reported by NYS DOH and NYC to the CDC includes those who died in any location, including hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, at home, in hospice and other settings.

Each region's 7-day average of cases per 100K population is as follows:

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

** Due to the test reporting policy change by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several other factors, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.

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

** Due to the test reporting policy change by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and several other factors, the most reliable metric to measure virus impact on a community is the case per 100,000 data -- not percent positivity.

Yesterday 4,020 New Yorkers tested positive for COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 5,555,316. A geographic breakdown is as follows:

The Omicron variant now represents more than 95% of the viruses in circulation. For more information on variant tracking, please visit here: (COVID-19 Variant Data | Department of Health (ny.gov).

Yesterday, there were 37 total new deaths reported due to COVID-19, bringing the total to 56,532. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence:

All New York State mass vaccination sites are open to eligible New Yorkers aged 5 and older, with walk-in vaccination available at all sites on a first-come, first-serve basis for people aged 12 and older. Information on which sites require appointments for children in the 5-11 age group is available on our website. People who prefer to make an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site can do so by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX. People may also contact their local health department, pharmacy, doctor or hospital to schedule appointments where vaccines are available, or visit vaccines.gov to find information on vaccine appointments near them.

New Yorkers looking to schedule vaccine appointments for 5-11-year-old children are encouraged to contact their child's pediatrician, family physician, county health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rural health centers, or pharmacies that may be administering the vaccine for this age group. Parents and guardians can visit vaccines.gov, text their ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find nearby locations. Make sure that the provider offers the Pfizer-BioNTechCOVID-19 vaccine, as the other COVID-19 vaccines are not yet authorized for this age group.

Visit our website for parents and guardians for new information, frequently asked questions and answers, and resources specifically designed for parents and guardians of this age group.