Lowest COVID-19 Hospitalizations Recorded in New York State Since December 1st

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York State dropped to 3,963, the first time under 4,000 since December 1.

The statewide positivity rate dropped to 2.76 percent, the lowest since November 21. The statewide 7-day average positivity rate dropped to 3.05 percent, the lowest since November 25.

“New Yorkers are continuing to practice the right behaviors and follow the state’s public health guidance, and they should be commended for that. Even as we make progress vaccinating more New Yorkers every single day and hospitalizations drop to new lows, it’s critical for us all to stay vigilant until the infection rate drops and we reach a higher level of immunity,” Governor Cuomo said. “Washing hands, staying appropriately socially distanced and wearing masks are important things each of us can do to slow the spread. New York State is opening more vaccination sites and expanding eligibility for the vaccine to get more shots in arms, faster. This has been an incredibly trying time for all New Yorkers, and I know COVID fatigue is setting in, but we can’t give up fighting this virus until we reach the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Today’s data is summarized briefly below:

Test Results Reported – 249,103
Total Positive – 6,884
Percent Positive – 2.76%
7-Day Average Percent Positive – 3.05%
Patient Hospitalization – 3,963 (-128)
Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week – -459
Patients Newly Admitted – 492
Hospital Counties – 53
Number ICU – 886 (-1)
Number ICU with Intubation – 559 (-4)
Total Discharges – 169,267 (+534)
Deaths – 46
Total Deaths – 41,347