Saturday, September 12, 2020

Governor Cuomo Announces 35th Straight Day with COVID-19 Infection Rate Below 1 Percent

 

0.98 Percent of Yesterday's COVID-19 Tests were Positive

5 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday

SLA and State Police Task Force Visits 1,380 Establishments; Observes 7 Establishments Not in Compliance

Confirms 880 Additional Coronavirus Cases in New York State - Bringing Statewide Total to 442,791; New Cases in 48 Counties

 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the 35th straight day that New York State's COVID-19 infection rate has been below 1 percent. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov.

"New York's ability to beat back COVID-19 and slow the spread depends on what we do. That's why it's so important to wear a mask, socially distance and wash your hands, and why local governments are critical partners in enforcing state guidance," Governor Cuomo said. "When informed citizens stay safe and play by the rules, 35 straight days with an infection rate below 1 percent is what you get. Now we have to stay New York Tough and maintain a vigilant attitude so we don't go back to the hell we experienced."

Yesterday, the State Liquor Authority and State Police Task Force visited 1,380 establishments in New York City and Long Island and observed 7 establishments that were not in compliance with state requirements. A county breakdown of yesterday's observed violations is below:

  • Manhattan - 1
  • Nassau - 1
  • Suffolk - 5

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

  • Patient Hospitalization - 474 (-8)
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 68
  • Hospital Counties - 32
  • Number ICU - 120 (+0)
  • Number ICU with Intubation - 54 (-1)
  • Total Discharges - 75,649 (+65)
  • Deaths - 5
  • Total Deaths - 25,382

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