Albany County reports 268 cases; 3 deaths
ALBANY, N.Y. » Albany County reported 268 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday as well as three new deaths.
County Executive Daniel McCoy announced that the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Albany County has now climbed to 13,751 to date, an increase of 268 new positive cases since Friday.
The five- day average for new daily positives has increased to 272.2 from 251.2.
The county executive also reported that among the new positive cases, 34 had close contact with positive cases, 216 did not have a clear source of infection at this time, one reported traveling and 17 are healthcare workers or residents of congregate settings. There are now 2,076 active cases in the county, up from 2,034 yesterday.
The number of people under mandatory quarantine increased to 3,086 from 3,070. So far, 42,191 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 11,675 of them had tested positive and recovered. That is an increase of 214 recoveries since yesterday.
There were ten new hospitalizations overnight, and there are 149 county residents currently hospitalized from the virus. There are now twelve patients in the ICU, down from 15 yesterday.
There were three COVID-related deaths to report since yesterday: A woman in her 50s, a man in his 80s, and a man in his 90s. The death toll for the county now stands at 249 since the outbreak began.
“Another three Albany County families have lost loved ones due to COVID-19 and our num
ber of new positive cases is not going down,” McCoy said in a news release. “We have started giving vaccinations but as we heard from Governor Cuomo [Friday], if the state is getting 300,000 doses weekly, we won’t finish vaccinating all of the New Yorkers in phase 1a and 1b until mid-April.
“That means we need to remain vigilant and wear our masks, socially distance, avoid gathering with people who don’t live in our homes and get tested. This is the best way to protect ourselves and others until we can all be vaccinated.”
Below is the remainder of the schedule for Albany County’s COVID-19 mobile testing sites this week, a col l aboration 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, call (518) 465- 4771.
Locations & Dates for the Week of January 11
*( Please note the date and time changes)
The full updated schedule, along with other testing site options, can be found on the Albany County website.
Monday, January 11: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207
(All vehicles must access the TU Center parking garage along Market Street. Enter at Level 3 through the Market Street entrance booths.
Wednesday, January 13: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Whitney Young Administrative Building, 1601 Broadway Watervliet, NY 12189
( Drive- up testing site. Large brick building across the parking lot from the Watervliet Whitney Young Health Center, across the street from McDonald’s)
Friday, January 15: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl St., Albany, NY 12207
(All vehicles must access the TU Center parking garage along Market Street. Enter at Level 3 through the Market Street entrance booths)