Photo by: Office of Governor Cuomo Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced New York s statewide COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 1.79 percent, the lowest since November 3. Yesterday, Western New York s positivity rate was 2.84 percent, below 3 percent for the first time since March 27. The region s 7-day average positivity rate fell to 3.75 percent - every region s 7-day average positivity rate is below 4 percent for the first time since November 8, 2020. It s critical we continue practicing safe behaviors even as vaccinations climb, and while I know some may feel COVID fatigue setting in, we have to keep doing what we can to keep each other safe, Governor Cuomo said. While the state continues to expand access to the vaccine, it s on all of us to wash our hands, wear masks and stay socially distanced to keep our momentum heading in the right direction. We re going to reach the light at the end of the tunnel and defeat the COVID beast, but
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Large-Scale Outdoor Event Venues Can Increase Spectator Capacity from 20% to 33% Beginning May 19
Casinos and Gaming Facilities Can Increase Capacity from 25% to 50% Beginning May 15
Offices Can Increase Capacity from 50% to 75% Beginning May 15
Gyms/Fitness Centers Outside of New York City Can Increase Capacity from 33% to 50% Beginning May 15
Social Distancing, Masks, Health Screenings and All Other State Health/Safety Protocols Remain in Effect
Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.39%; 7-Day Average Positivity is 2.13%, Lowest Since November 8
3,174 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide; Lowest Since November 26; Down 609 Over the Last Week
729 Patients in the ICU; Lowest Since November 30
454 Intubated; Lowest Since December 4
Governor Cuomo Announces Additional Reopening Guidance and Updates New Yorkers on State s Progress during COVID-19 Pandemic Share
Casinos and Gaming Facilities Can Increase Capacity from 25% to 50% Beginning May 15
Offices Can Increase Capacity from 50% to 75% Beginning May 15
Gyms/Fitness Centers Outside of New York City Can Increase Capacity from 33% to 50% Beginning May 15
Social Distancing, Masks, Health Screenings and All Other State Health/Safety Protocols Remain in Effect
Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.39%; 7-Day Average Positivity is 2.13%, Lowest Since November 8
3,174 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide; Lowest Since November 26; Down 609 Over the Last Week
729 Patients in the ICU; Lowest Since November 30
454 Intubated; Lowest Since December 4
41 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday
Photo by: Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of Governor Cuomo Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced that spectators will be allowed at horse and auto races at 20 percent capacity, beginning Thursday, April 22. Spectators will be subject to the State s strict guidance, which is currently in effect for other professional sports competitions with fans. Attendees must show proof of a recent negative test or completed vaccination series prior to entry and are subject to the State s health and safety protocols on face coverings, social distancing, and health screening. The Governor also announced that the curfew for food and beverage establishments will be moved from 11 p.m. to midnight effective Monday, April 19. The curfew for catered events will move from midnight to 1 a.m.
Today the Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity Falls Below 3.00% For First Time Since November 24
Total COVID hospitalizations are 3,754, which is the lowest since November 29.
Of the 243,171 tests reported yesterday, 5,704 were positive.
There are 849 Patients in the ICU, the lowest since December 4
There are 520 Intubated, lowest since December 7.
The overall positivity rate is now 2.35% of total.
Sadly, there are 35 Covid-19 deaths to report.
Today s data is summarized briefly below:
Total Positive - 5,704
Patient Hospitalization - 3,754 (-80)
Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -329
Patients Newly Admitted - 478
Total Discharges - 170,778 (+511)
Deaths - 35