Albany County reports 90 new cases; one new death
ALBANY, N.Y. » Officials in Albany County reported 90 new COVID-19 cases as well as one new death Sunday morning.
Therewas one additional COVID-related death to report overnight, a man in his 90s and a resident of a congregate setting, though not Shaker Place. The death toll for the county now stands at 158 since the outbreak began.
Officials note that the overall case count will fluctuate as CommCare records are transferred in and out of county.
Additionally, the number of people under mandatory quarantine decreased to 2,256 from2,311. The five- day average for new daily positives decreased to 101.2 from 103.4.
There are now 900 active cases in the county, down from 915 yesterday. So far, 23,003 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 4,742 of them had tested positive and recovered.
Among the new positive cases, 18 had close contact with positive cases, 71 did not have a clear source of infection at this time and one is a healthcare worker or resident of a congregate setting – though not from Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
There were 11 new hospitalizations to report overnight, and there are now 67 county residents currently hospitalized from the virus, a net increase of six. The hospitalization rate is now 1.18%. There are now eight patients currently in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit), up from six yesterday.
“I’m saddened to have to report yet another resident losing their battle with the coronavirus, and my deepest condolences go out to the
family and loved ones. We continue to see the ripple effects of the most recent spike of infections here in Albany County, after reporting six deaths yesterday and an alarming spike in hospitalizations continuing today,” Albany County Executive Dan McCoy said in a news release on Sunday.
Below is next week’s schedule for Albany County’s COVID-19 mobile testing sites, a collaboration with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center. Testing is for those experiencing symptoms, essential workers and those returning to work by appointment only, after being screened over the phone. To be screened, please call (518) 465- 4771.
Locations and dates for the week of Nov. 30 (Please note new location starting Friday, Dec. 4. Drive-thru is encouraged at the Whitney Young and Watervliet locations, but walk-ups are still welcome)
The full updated schedule, along with other testing site options, can be found at the Albany County website here.
Whitney Young Health Dental Building (rear of building) – 900 Lark Drive, Albany (now has drive-thru option)
• Monday, Nov. 30: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Watervliet Administrative Building, 1804 Second Ave., Watervliet (Mobile Site now has drive-thru option)
• Wednesday, Dec. 2: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Times Union Center, (new location) 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207 (no drive-thru option available)
• Friday, Dec. 4: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
For the all latest data on COVID testing and results, you can refer to the Albany County COVID-19 Data Dashboard, as well as the New York State Department of Health COVID-19 Tracker.