Sunday, May 16, 2021

May 16, 2021 - Governor Cuomo Announces Lowest Single-Day Positivity Rate Since October 10th

 

Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.00%

Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity Drops to 1.13% - Lowest Since October 14; 41 Straight Days of Decline

Patient Hospitalizations Drop to 1,583 - Lowest Since November 9

ICU Patients Drop to 392 - Lowest Since November 15

Intubations Drop to 225 - Lowest Since November 20

33 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday


 Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 1.00 percent yesterday the lowest since October 10.

The individual 7-day average positivity of all three downstate regions -- Long Island, New York City, and the Mid-Hudson -- fell below 1.0% yesterday for the first time since September 3, 2020.

"While it may feel like our fight with COVID is over, it's important to remember 33 New Yorkers died yesterday. 33 families are grieving today," Governor Cuomo said. "Follow social distancing guidelines, adhere to safety protocols, and get vaccinated if you haven't already. If not for yourself, then for your fellow New Yorkers. Think of each other as we progress toward a healthier, safer New York."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

  • Test Results Reported - 156,380
  • Total Positive - 1,561
  • Percent Positive - 1.00%
  • 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 1.13%
  • Patient Hospitalization - 1,583 (-105)
  • Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -441
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 178
  • Number ICU - 392 (-15)
  • Number ICU with Intubation - 225 (-21)
  • Total Discharges - 179,789 (+228)
  • Deaths - 33
  • Total Deaths - 42,473

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