Monday, May 17, 2021

Governor Cuomo Announces Lowest Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity Rate Since September 29, 42 Straight Days of Decline

 

Patient Hospitalizations Drop to 1,581 - Lowest Since November 9

7-Day Hospitalizations Drop to 1,775 - Lowest Since November 15; 46 Straight Days of Decline

ICU Patients Drop to 387 - Lowest Since November 14

228 Patients Intubated

Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.26%

11 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday - Lowest Since October 30

 

 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

"The people of New York have proven their strength over the last year and it's thanks to their vigilance that we are getting closer to fully reopening the state," Governor Cuomo said. "As the numbers continue to go down, we are reopening more sectors of our economy and loosening restrictions wherever we can, while still keeping health and safety a top priority. As we continue build on this positive momentum, we look forward to welcoming New Yorkers and visitors alike back to the businesses, events and landmarks that make up the fabric of the Empire State."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

  • Test Results Reported - 101,173
  • Total Positive - 1,278
  • Percent Positive - 1.26%
  • 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 1.11%
  • Patient Hospitalization - 1,581 (-2)
  • Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -435
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 164
  • Number ICU - 387 (-5)
  • Number ICU with Intubation - 228 (+3)
  • Total Discharges - 179,950 (+161)
  • Deaths - 11
  • Total Deaths - 42,486

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