Gov. Cuomo announces lowest virus positivity rate for NYS since October 10

ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday that the statewide COVID-19 positivity rate dropped to 1.0 percent Saturday, 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 percent Saturday 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. Thirty-three families are grieving today,” 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.”

Sunday’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

The regional hospital bed capacity and occupancy numbers, including the number of hospitalizations as a percent of the region’s population, is as follows:

The regional ICU bed capacity and occupancy numbers are as follows:

Each region’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

Each New York City borough’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

Of the 2,069,135 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

Saturday, 33 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 42,473. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence: