Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic March 16, 2021

 

4,657 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide

943 Patients in the ICU; 609 Intubated

Statewide Positivity Rate is 4.14%

51 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.

"The pandemic has consumed New Yorkers' lives for the past year, but we have the weapon that will win the war and we're distributing it across the state," Governor Cuomo said. "New York's ever expanding vaccine network can handle more supply than the state receives, so we're ready to get even more shots in arms when the time comes. In the meantime, it's critical that residents continue to wash their hands, wear masks and stay socially distanced. We will get to the light at the end of the tunnel—we just have to remember that the infection rate is a function of what we do and to stay strong together."

It is important to note that data, including test results and hospital rates, reported early in the week are often not completely reflective of the current situation due to lower discharges and testing volume over the weekend. Data trends over a period of time, such as using 7-day averages, are a preferred metric.

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

  • Test Results Reported - 157,096
  • Total Positive - 6,508
  • Percent Positive - 4.14%
  • 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 3.24%
  • Patient Hospitalization - 4,657 (+140)
  • Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -242
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 510
  • Hospital Counties - 49
  • Number ICU - 943 (+20)
  • Number ICU with Intubation - 609 (-5)
  • Total Discharges - 154,281 (+310)
  • Deaths - 51
  • Total Deaths - 39,636

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