Sunday, March 21, 2021

Governor Cuomo Updated New Yorkers on State's Progress During Covid-19 Pandemic March 21, 2021

 

Hospitalizations Drop to 4,355—Lowest Since December 4, Down 53% From Post-Holiday Peak 

890 Patients in the ICU; 572 Intubated 

Statewide Positivity Rate is 3.22% 

54 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday 

 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitalizations dropped to 4,355, the lowest since December 4 and down 53 percent from the post-holiday peak.

"We're fighting COVID-19 on all fronts and getting vaccines in arms across the state, but the virus is still a threat and new variants, including the Brazilian strain identified in New York City yesterday, should give New Yorkers cause for concern," Governor Cuomo said. "We're in a race to get as many New Yorkers vaccinated as possible before the variants can disrupt the progress we've made, but the infection rate is also a function of our actions. Washing hands, wearing masks and social distancing are vital tools we can use to stay safe and slow the spread. I urge New Yorkers to stay vigilant and keep making smart decisions—we're moving through the COVID-19 pandemic, but it isn't over yet."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

  • Test Results Reported - 246,226
  • Total Positive - 7,938
  • Percent Positive - 3.22%
  • 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.30%
  • Patient Hospitalization - 4,355 (-158)
  • Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -131
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 526
  • Hospital Counties - 45
  • Number ICU - 890 (-19)
  • Number ICU with Intubation - 572 (-3)
  • Total Discharges - 156,973 (+607)
  • Deaths - 54
  • Total Deaths - 39,924

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