Albany County recently issued the following announcement.
Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today provided the latest update on the county’s progress on vaccinations and controlling the spread of the Coronavirus. As of yesterday, 81.3% of all Albany County residents have received at least the first dose of the vaccine and 74.1% are now fully vaccinated. Among the eligible population, 64.1% have now received the booster shot. More information on vaccination rates around the state can be found at the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker at the link here.
County Executive McCoy announced that the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Albany County has now reached 62,885 to date, with 47 new infections identified since yesterday and 160 new infections since the last update on Tuesday. The county’s seven-day average of new daily positive cases is now up to 40.0 from 36.0. Please note that our overall case count will fluctuate as CommCare records are transferred in and out of the county.
Albany County’s most recent seven-day average of COVID cases per 100,000 is now up to 9.9 (with an average percent positive rate of 3.3%), and the Capital Region’s average of cases per 100,000 is up to 10.4 (with an average percent positive rate of 3.1%). The latest data and trends can be found at the state tracker here.
County Executive McCoy reported that there was one new COVID hospitalization since yesterday and six new hospitalizations overall since Tuesday. There are now 13 county residents currently hospitalized with the Coronavirus – a net decrease of one since the last update. Of those hospital patients, three remain in ICUs. There are no new COVID deaths to report since the last update, and the death toll for Albany County still stands at 536 since the outbreak began.
“While we’re seeing a slight uptick in our average percent positivity and daily COVID infections, which is likely being driven by the new Omicron sub-variant, hospitalizations are remaining low and stable. I’m also happy to say that we haven’t reported a new COVID death in Albany County since March 13,” said County Executive McCoy.
“We remain in a strong position, and part of the reason is because so many people have gotten vaccinated and received their booster shots. For those who haven’t gotten their shots yet, I strongly encourage you to do so. Vaccines are widely available and they’re the best protection we have against the serious illnesses and potential deaths caused by the Coronavirus, especially for those with underlying health conditions and weakened immune systems,” he continued.
County Executive McCoy continues to encourage residents to submit the positive results of at-home COVID testing on the county website, and they should utilize the online submission link here, or visit the Albany County website here.
Residents can receive free Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines (including booster shots) Monday through Friday, 9am – 3pm, each week at the Albany County Department of Health, 175 Green Street. Aside from Wednesdays, appointments are required and can be made at the link here. Anyone eligible to receive a COVID vaccine booster dose and would like to receive one from the Albany County Department of Health will be required to provide their vaccination card or the Excelsior Pass Plus in order to view the formula type, lot number and date of the inoculation.
Albany County continues to deliver vaccines to homebound residents, which includes seniors, disabled individuals, those lacking childcare and those with other accessibility issues. Anyone who would like to schedule a time for a vaccine appointment should call (518) 447-7198.
Residents who want a shot from a state-run facility should use the state’s website at the link here or call the state vaccine hotline at 1-833-697-4829. For general information on the vaccine, residents can also dial the United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s 2-1-1 hotline or text their zip code to 898-211 or call the Albany County Department of Health at (518) 447-4580.
COVID-19 testing continues to be available throughout Albany County and the Capital Region. Help finding a testing site near you can be found at the New York State website here and the Albany County website here.
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