Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov.

"New Yorkers brought the curve down by making big changes, and we see that work reflected in the numbers every day," Governor Cuomo said. "But we must continue to be smart - by wearing a mask, social distancing and washing our hands, we all have a role to play in protecting the progress we've made and leading the rest of the nation by example. We cannot go back to the hell we experienced three months ago, so please stay vigilant and New York Tough."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

• Patient Hospitalization - 831 (+11)
• Patients Newly Admitted - 94 (+23)
• Hospital Counties - 31
• Number ICU - 165 (-2)
• Number ICU with Intubation - 94 (-7)
• Total Discharges - 71,782 (+90)
• Deaths - 9
• Total Deaths - 25,003

Of the 63,598 tests conducted in New York State yesterday, 831, or 1.30 percent, were positive. Each region's percentage of positive tests over the last three days is as follows:

The Governor also confirmed 831 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 404,006 confirmed cases in New York State. Of the 404,006 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

Yesterday, there were 9 deaths due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 25,003. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence: