Albany County reports two COVID-19 deaths
Two residents died from Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) over the weekend, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy announced Sunday in a press release.
McCoy said the two are women in their 70’s with underlying health conditions – bringing the county’s death toll to 115.
There are 1,792 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Albany County as of Sunday morning, an increase of 14 over the last 48 hours. Additionally, 606 people are now under mandatory quarantine and six under precautionary quarantine. McCoy said the five-day average for new daily positives is now down to nine.
To date, 4,849 individuals have completed quarantine, with 1,457 having tested positive and recovered. There are currently 12 individuals currently hospitalized, bringing the hospitalization rate down to 0.66% since Friday. There are three individuals in Intensive Care Units (ICU).
McCoy urged those participating in rallies and protests to do so peacefully and safely.
“I support your right to protest but please wear a mask and socially distance. I also ask that you be respectful of others and not resort to violence,” he said. “When it comes to staying six feet apart, I know that isn’t always possible.
“So, I urge those who have participated in these events to go to our free, walk up testing site on
Wednesday, June 10 at 20 Warren St. in Albany from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.”
He added those being tested should bring an ID and insurance card (if they have it). If not, people will be tested at no charge to the individual.
McCoy also reminded the public that metered and time- limited parking restrictions will be enforced again starting 8 a.m. Monday following an announcement by Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan.
McCoy highlighted the testing site in Albany County at Priority 1 Urgent Care that is now also providing antibody testing, located in Hamilton Square at 2080 Western Ave. in Guilderland. Testing will be reimbursed by an individual’s health insurance, and will be done by appointments only after patients come in to be screened for expanded CDC symptoms.
Priority 1 is also now doing antibody testing. To schedule an appointment, you can call (518) 867-8040.
He also also encouraged those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to register for the drive-thru community testing site at Rite Aid, 1863 Central Ave. in Colonie. Testing is free for those eligible based on CDC guidelines and are at least 18-years- old. It’s available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week by appointment only.
Registration is available at www.riteaid.com. Tests will be conducted from within an individual’s car with self- swab nasal tests and with the help of a pharmacist.