Hospitalizations Drop to 4,634—New Low Since December 6
ICU Patients Drop to 935—New Low Since December 7; 639 Intubated
Statewide Positivity Rate is 3.11%
74 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 4,634, a new low since December 6. ICU patients dropped to 935, a new low since December 7.
"We're making progress each day by fighting the infection rate down and vaccinating more New Yorkers, but we have more work to do to defeat this pandemic and get everyone back to safety. Our residents have faced huge challenges this year with discipline and toughness, and they can make it through to the light at the end of the tunnel," Governor Cuomo said. "New York State is expanding its vaccine distribution network to get more shots in arms, and we'll be able to ramp up vaccinations once the supply increases. In the meantime, New Yorkers should continue washing hands, wearing masks and social distancing as we get through this pandemic together."
Today's data is summarized briefly below:
- Test Results Reported - 299,278
- Total Positive - 9,299
- Percent Positive - 3.11%
- 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.13%
- Patient Hospitalization - 4,634 (-101)
- Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -400
- Patients Newly Admitted - 566
- Hospital Counties - 53
- Number ICU - 935 (-20)
- Number ICU with Intubation - 639 (-26)
- Total Discharges - 152,476 (+570)
- Deaths - 74
- Total Deaths - 39,385
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