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Releases: Cuomo offers covid19 and vaccine updates for Monday, April 26 though Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Transcripts of SUNY Binghamton event, announcement on masks, walk-in vaccine availability.
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For Immediate Release: 4/28/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE VACCINATION PROGRAM

217,141 Doses Administered in the Last 24 Hours

More than 1.1 Million Doses Administered Over Past Seven Days

More than 3.5 Million Doses Administered at New York State-Run and FEMA-Assisted Mass Vaccination Sites

Previous Restrictions on Vaccinating Individuals Outside of Specific Prioritization Groups Are Repealed to Reflect Open Access for All New Yorkers Ages 16 and Older

Vaccine Dashboard Updated Daily on the State's Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program. 217,141 doses have been administered across the state's vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1.1 million doses have been administered over the past seven days. More than 3.5 million doses have been administered at New York State-run and FEMA-assisted mass vaccination sites.

"New York is making tremendous progress on vaccinating our state and with the addition of walk-in appointments at all state mass vaccination sites, it's now easier than ever to get your shot," Governor Cuomo said. "The vaccine is the weapon that will win this war, but it only works if everyone is on board. We'll continue to improve vaccine access, while also working directly with community leaders to dispel rumors and myths, but we just need New Yorkers to keep doing their part and actually get their shot."

Beginning April 29, all New York State mass vaccination sites will be open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. In addition, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments for eligible New Yorkers. People who would prefer to schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site can do so on the Am I Eligible App or by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX. People may also contact their local health department, pharmacy, doctor or hospital to schedule appointments where vaccines are available, or visit vaccinefinder.org to find information on vaccine appointments near them.

Additionally, the provisions that restricted access to specific providers or created penalties for vaccinations given to individuals outside of the required prioritization groups earlier in the process are repealed, to reflect open access for New Yorkers age 16 and over at all sites.

STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN
Total doses administered - 14,920,139
Total doses administered over past 24 hours - 217,141
Total doses administered over past 7 days - 1,167,424
Percent of New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 45.1%
Percent of New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 32.6%


People with at least one vaccine dose

People with complete vaccine series

Region
Cumulative
Total
Increase over past
24 hours
Cumulative
Total
Increase over past
24 hours
Capital Region
528,291
6,956
390,375
8,241
Central New York
437,435
4,083
346,973
8,366
Finger Lakes
543,949
4,892
409,426
7,550
Long Island
1,119,729
12,329
782,987
17,332
Mid-Hudson
957,281
8,924
664,778
13,925
Mohawk Valley
214,825
1,658
169,411
2,884
New York City
4,118,099
41,434
2,907,454
62,719
North Country
202,550
816
172,854
2,121
Southern Tier
284,759
2,750
220,859
4,947
Western New York
587,731
2,649
432,256
6,404
Statewide
8,994,649
86,491
6,497,373
134,489





1st doses fully delivered to New York Providers
2nd doses fully delivered to New York Providers
TOTAL
CUMULATIVE
Week 1
Doses arriving 12/14 - 12/20
163,650
0
163,650
163,650
Week 2
Doses arriving 12/21 - 12/27
452,125
0
452,125
615,775
Week 3
Doses arriving 12/28 - 01/03
227,395
0
227,395
843,170
Week 4
Doses arriving 01/04 - 01/10
239,025
165,150
404,175
1,247,345
Week 5
Doses arriving 01/11 - 01/17
221,315
119,925

341,240

1,588,585
Week 6
Doses arriving
01/18- 01/24
250,400
462,395

712,795

2,301,380
Week 7
Doses arriving
01/25 - 01/31
260,150
239,525
499,675
2,801,055
Week 8
Doses arriving
02/01 - 02/07
321,850
220,720
542,570
3,343,625
Week 9
Doses arriving
02/8 - 02/14
320,000
244,500
564,500
3,908,125
Week 10
Doses arriving
2/15 - 2/21
356,990
265,525
622,515
4,530,640
Week 11
Doses arriving
2/22 - 2/28
393,530
305,780
699,310
5,229,950
Week 12
Doses arriving
03/01 - 03/07
1,020,660
290,500
1,311,160
6,541,110
Week 13 Doses arriving 03/08 - 03/14
618,880
526,415
1,145,295
7,686,405
Week 14 Doses arriving 03/15 - 3/21
699,790
584,775
1,284,565
8,970,970
Week 15 Doses arriving 03/22 - 3/28
828,000
737,080
1,565,080
10,536,050
Week 16 Doses arriving 03/29 - 04/04
819,800
569,905
1,389,705
11,925,755
Week 17 Doses arriving 04/05 - 04/12
1,068,455
658,770
1,727,225
13,652,980
Week 18 Doses
arriving 04/12 - 04/18
763,825
774,825
1,538,650
15,191,630
Week 19 Doses
arriving 04/12 - 04/18
738,340
507,620
1,245,960
16,437,590

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For Immediate Release: 4/28/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE'S PROGRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Statewide Positivity Rate is 1.81%

Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity Rate Drops to 2.02%—Lowest Since November 7

Hospitalizations Drop to 3,117—Lowest Since November 26

ICU Patients Drop to 712—Lowest Since November 29

Intubations Drop to 444—Lowest Since December 4

32 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Among today's numbers, the positivity rate in New York City yesterday was 1.72 percent, the lowest since November 4, and the City's 7-day average positivity rate fell to 2.04 percent, the lowest since November 9. There were 1,521 hospitalizations in New York City yesterday, the lowest since December 7.

"New Yorkers have done a tremendous job at beating back COVID and as a result of their hard work, we have been able to re-open more and more facets of our economy," Governor Cuomo said. "While this is all good news, we are not yet out of the woods and still have work to do in order to defeat this beast. New York continues to expand vaccine access and availability across the state, and it's now on all of us to do our part by getting vaccinated and practicing the behaviors we all know will keep us safe. We've come a long way and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but at this moment, it's critical we do not get complacent and risk losing any of the positive momentum we've gained."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

Test Results Reported - 173,527
Total Positive - 3,146
Percent Positive - 1.81%
7-Day Average Percent Positive - 2.02%
Patient Hospitalization - 3,117 (-67)
Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -640
Patients Newly Admitted - 399
Hospital Counties - 52
Number ICU - 712 (-16)
Number ICU with Intubation - 444 (-17)
Total Discharges - 174,727 (+382)
Deaths - 32
Total Deaths - 41,910

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

Region
COVID Patients Currently in Hospital in Region
COVID Patients as Percent of Region Population
Percent of Hospital Beds Available Within 7 Days Under Surge Plan
Capital Region
96
0.01%
30%
Central New York
66
0.01%
31%
Finger Lakes
215
0.02%
40%
Long Island
455
0.02%
35%
Mid-Hudson
321
0.01%
45%
Mohawk Valley
52
0.01%
38%
New York City
1521
0.02%
32%
North Country
23
0.01%
56%
Southern Tier
89
0.01%
49%
Western New York
279
0.02%
31%
Statewide
3117
0.02%
36%

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

Region
Total ICU Beds in Region
Total Occupied ICU Beds in Region
Percent of ICU Beds Available in Region (7-day Avg)
Capital Region
234
206
15%
Central New York
262
179
31%
Finger Lakes
397
216
45%
Long Island
851
626
26%
Mid-Hudson
671
396
42%
Mohawk Valley
97
73
18%
New York City
2,572
1,965
24%
North Country
60
34
39%
Southern Tier
127
70
47%
Western New York
547
362
33%
Statewide
5,818
4,127
29%

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

REGION
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Capital Region
1.66%
1.60%
1.60%
Central New York
1.28%
1.26%
1.37%
Finger Lakes
2.75%
2.71%
2.77%
Long Island
2.27%
2.18%
2.11%
Mid-Hudson
2.47%
2.35%
2.28%
Mohawk Valley
1.45%
1.46%
1.39%
New York City
2.21%
2.14%
2.04%
North Country
1.38%
1.39%
1.61%
Southern Tier
0.82%
0.79%
0.76%
Western New York
3.53%
3.44%
3.48%
Statewide
2.13%
2.06%
2.02%

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

BOROUGH
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Bronx
2.11%
1.98%
2.03%
Brooklyn
2.45%
2.35%
2.44%
Manhattan
1.15%
1.11%
1.14%
Queens
2.34%
2.14%
2.14%
Staten Island
2.74%
2.51%
2.52%

Of the 2,024,553 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

County
Total Positive
New Positive
Albany
24,056
18
Allegany
3,265
10
Broome
17,865
44
Cattaraugus
5,314
21
Cayuga
6,001
20
Chautauqua
8,562
17
Chemung
7,312
5
Chenango
3,238
9
Clinton
4,666
4
Columbia
3,881
6
Cortland
3,613
10
Delaware
2,243
5
Dutchess
28,533
53
Erie
85,537
223
Essex
1,524
2
Franklin
2,448
2
Fulton
4,188
6
Genesee
5,175
9
Greene
3,217
10
Hamilton
303
0
Herkimer
4,973
6
Jefferson
5,573
12
Lewis
2,525
7
Livingston
4,131
13
Madison
4,364
5
Monroe
63,253
201
Montgomery
4,039
9
Nassau
179,895
171
Niagara
18,926
56
NYC
910,095
1,297
Oneida
21,758
33
Onondaga
36,853
93
Ontario
7,063
20
Orange
47,038
94
Orleans
2,889
10
Oswego
7,155
30
Otsego
3,286
7
Putnam
10,389
10
Rensselaer
10,867
10
Rockland
46,181
32
Saratoga
14,704
24
Schenectady
12,646
24
Schoharie
1,588
3
Schuyler
1,008
2
Seneca
1,921
7
St. Lawrence
6,321
15
Steuben
6,493
22
Suffolk
196,535
230
Sullivan
6,366
19
Tioga
3,537
10
Tompkins
4,123
7
Ulster
13,412
25
Warren
3,472
4
Washington
2,933
6
Wayne
5,411
14
Westchester
127,393
120
Wyoming
3,363
19
Yates
1,133
5

Yesterday, 32 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 41,910. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence:

Deaths by County of Residence
County
New Deaths
Bronx
3
Broome
1
Erie
5
Kings
9
Nassau
4
Queens
4
Rensselaer
1
Richmond
1
Suffolk
1
Westchester
3

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For Immediate Release: 4/27/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES 45% OF NEW YORKERS HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE COVID-19 VACCINE DOSE

152,118 Doses Administered in the Last 24 Hours

More than 1.1 Million Doses Administered Over Past Seven Days

Previous Restrictions on Vaccinating Individuals Outside of Specific Prioritization Groups Are Repealed to Reflect Open Access for All New Yorkers Ages 16 and Older

Vaccine Dashboard Updated Daily on the State's Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced 45 percent of New Yorkers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. 152,118 doses have been administered across the state's vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1.1 million doses have been administered over the past seven days.

"We're getting closer and closer to reaching herd immunity and defeating COVID every single day, but we must continue to focus on fair and equitable vaccine distribution so that no New Yorker is left behind," Governor Cuomo said. "So far, 45 percent of New Yorkers have already received at least one dose of the COVID vaccine, and beginning April 29 every adult in New York State will be able to walk into a mass vaccination site without an appointment and get vaccinated. We are doing everything we can to make getting a vaccine as easy as possible, and I urge everyone to do their part and get vaccinated so we can protect all the progress we have made so far and begin our return to a new normal."

Beginning April 29, all New York State mass vaccination sites will be open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. In addition, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments for eligible New Yorkers. People who would prefer to schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site can do so on the Am I Eligible App or by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX. People may also contact their local health department, pharmacy, doctor or hospital to schedule appointments where vaccines are available, or visit vaccinefinder.org to find information on vaccine appointments near them.

Additionally, the provisions that restricted access to specific providers or created penalties for vaccinations given to individuals outside of the required prioritization groups earlier in the process are repealed, to reflect open access for New Yorkers age 16 and over at all sites.

STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN
Total doses administered - 14,702,998
Total doses administered over past 24 hours - 152,118
Total doses administered over past 7 days - 1,120,029
Percent of New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 44.6%
Percent of New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 31.9%


People with at least one vaccine dose

People with complete vaccine series

Region
Cumulative
Total
Increase over past
24 hours
Cumulative
Total
Increase over past
24 hours
Capital Region
521,335
3,444
382,134
3,918
Central New York
433,352
1,732
338,607
4,017
Finger Lakes
539,057
2,360
401,876
3,947
Long Island
1,107,400
9,309
765,655
16,061
Mid-Hudson
948,357
7,141
650,853
10,023
Mohawk Valley
213,167
673
166,527
1,914
New York City
4,076,665
31,717
2,844,735
42,793
North Country
201,734
355
170,733
1,912
Southern Tier
282,009
1,282
215,912
2,390
Western New York
585,082
3,125
425,852
5,876
Statewide
8,908,158
61,138
6,362,884
92,851





1st doses fully delivered to New York Providers
2nd doses fully delivered to New York Providers
TOTAL
CUMULATIVE
Week 1
Doses arriving 12/14 - 12/20
163,650
0
163,650
163,650
Week 2
Doses arriving 12/21 - 12/27
452,125
0
452,125
615,775
Week 3
Doses arriving 12/28 - 01/03
227,395
0
227,395
843,170
Week 4
Doses arriving 01/04 - 01/10
239,025
165,150
404,175
1,247,345
Week 5
Doses arriving 01/11 - 01/17
221,315
119,925

341,240

1,588,585
Week 6
Doses arriving
01/18- 01/24
250,400
462,395

712,795

2,301,380
Week 7
Doses arriving
01/25 - 01/31
260,150
239,525
499,675
2,801,055
Week 8
Doses arriving
02/01 - 02/07
321,850
220,720
542,570
3,343,625
Week 9
Doses arriving
02/8 - 02/14
320,000
244,500
564,500
3,908,125
Week 10
Doses arriving
2/15 - 2/21
356,990
265,525
622,515
4,530,640
Week 11
Doses arriving
2/22 - 2/28
393,530
305,780
699,310
5,229,950
Week 12
Doses arriving
03/01 - 03/07
1,020,660
290,500
1,311,160
6,541,110
Week 13 Doses arriving 03/08 - 03/14
618,880
526,415
1,145,295
7,686,405
Week 14 Doses arriving 03/15 - 3/21
699,790
584,775
1,284,565
8,970,970
Week 15 Doses arriving 03/22 - 3/28
828,000
737,080
1,565,080
10,536,050
Week 16 Doses arriving 03/29 - 04/04
819,800
569,905
1,389,705
11,925,755
Week 17 Doses arriving 04/05 - 04/12
1,068,455
658,770
1,727,225
13,652,980
Week 18 Doses
arriving 04/12 - 04/18
763,825
774,825
1,538,650
15,191,630
Week 19 Doses
arriving 04/12 - 04/18
738,340
507,620
1,245,960
16,437,590

****

For Immediate Release: 4/27/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES 500,000 SHOTS HAVE BEEN ADMINISTERED AT JAVITS CENTER MASS VACCINATION SITE

One of the Largest Numbers of Vaccinations Performed at Any Site in the Country


Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 500,000 shots have been administered at the mass vaccination site at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City - one of the largest numbers of vaccinations performed at any site in the country. The mass vaccination site at the Javits Center has been instrumental in New York State's vaccination efforts. The site first opened on January 13, 2021 and was part of a pilot program that took place in March to administer the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine to eligible New Yorkers during overnight hours, switching to a 24/7 operation to accommodate these additional appointments. Over 13,000 shots were administered at the Javits Center site over a 24-hour period on two days in March - the best single-day performance of a vaccination site in the nation.

"We are working with our health care professionals and volunteers around the clock to get as many shots in arms as possible, as quickly as possible, and our vaccination rate continues to trend in the right direction," Governor Cuomo said. "Our mass vaccination sites have been critical in our efforts to vaccinate every single New Yorker, and the site at the Javits Center in New York City has hit a significant milestone of administering 500,000 shots - the highest number of any site in the nation. The success of this site and the other sites across the state are proof that our efforts are working and getting us closer to defeating COVID once and for all and restoring a sense of normalcy."

New York State continues to expand eligibility for the vaccine and make it easier for New Yorkers to get vaccinated. Earlier today, the Governor announced that beginning Thursday, April 29, all New York State mass vaccination sites will accommodate walk-in appointments for all eligible adults. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. Additionally, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments and eliminate other barriers for vaccinations for eligible New Yorkers.

On March 29, Governor Cuomo announced a new expansion of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in New York. Beginning Tuesday, March 30 all New Yorkers 30 years of age and older became eligible to receive the vaccine. Beginning April 6, universal eligibility went into effect and all New Yorkers 16 years of age and older are eligible to receive a vaccine.

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For Immediate Release: 4/27/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


VIDEO, AUDIO, PHOTOS & RUSH TRANSCRIPT: GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES ALL NEW YORK STATE MASS VACCINATION SITES WILL BE OPEN TO WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS FOR ALL ELIGIBLE ADULTS BEGINNING APRIL 29

All Vaccine Providers Are Encouraged Likewise to Allow Walk-in Appointments for Eligible New Yorkers

Walk-in Appointments Are for First Doses Only

Mass Vaccination Site at 10 Gannett Drive in Johnson City Will Move Inside Building at Same Address, Allowing for Increased Capacity/Less Impact Due to Weather

Governor Cuomo: "We're going to open up all state mass vaccination sites this Thursday to just walk in vaccinations. You don't have to call. You don't have to make an appointment. All New Yorkers 16-plus, just come in to a mass vaccination site on Thursday, and you are eligible for a vaccine."

Cuomo: "We're making progress, people are getting vaccinated, positivity is coming down, but COVID is still dangerous - 26 people died, and people will die today from COVID. ... So the news is good, but still 'caution' is the word of the day."

Earlier today, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that beginning Thursday, April 29, all New York State mass vaccination sites will be open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis for all. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. Additionally, all vaccine providers are encouraged to likewise allow walk-in appointments and for eligible New Yorkers.

The Governor also announced the mass vaccination site located at 10 Gannett Drive in Johnson City will move inside the building at the same address. The move will allow for increased capacity and will be less impacted by any adverse weather conditions.

VIDEO of the Governor's remarks is available on YouTube here and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here.

AUDIO of today's remarks is available here.

PHOTOS will be available on the Governor's Flickr page.

A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:

Let me acknowledge my colleagues who are here today and you're going to hear after I make some remarks from Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. Donna as you know is a phenomenal representative for her district, but more than that, I watch her in Albany.
She is a widely respected voice in the State Assembly. She's a great state leader. We just finished a, what I think is probably the strongest budget in the State of New York that we've ever done. It deals with COVID and all the damage from COVID but it also invests in New York and opens up a whole new chapter in New York. It also passes a tax cut for the middle class, which was well needed, so let's give Donna Lupardo, Assembly Member, a big round of applause.

We have County executive Jason Garnar who's just been an outstanding partner for the State all through COVID and I want to thank him very much. County Executive Jason Garnar.

Same thing for Mayor Richard David. Rich, as Mayor, has been extraordinary and his response. The Southern Tier has had one of the lowest COVID rates in the state for some time. So let's congratulate them and all the people of the Southern Tier.

We have our great President of Binghamton University, Harvey Stenger, pleasure to be with you, Mr. President, thank you very much.

And we have the students from Decker Nursing School. They have been helping with testing. They're going to be helping with vaccinations and we have members of the National Guard who have just been extraordinary. Let's give them a round of applause.

Let me start by giving you an update on COVID today if I can. Positivity rate was 2.6 percent, today, statewide, that's good news. 3,184. New Yorkers were hospitalized. That is down 689 from last week. So that's good news. 728 New Yorkers in intensive care. 461 intubated. Positivity by region, and this is really extraordinary when you see the differential by region, and I want people to take note of this. Western New York has the highest in the state at 3.4 percent. Finger Lakes, 2.7. Mid-Hudson, 2.3. Long Island, 2.1. New York City, 2.1. Capitol Region, 1.6. Mohawk Valley, 1.4. North Country, 1.3. Central New York, 1.2. Southern Tier, 0.7.

Statewide seven-day average, 2.06. Statewide seven-day positivity average is the lowest since November 7, which is before Thanksgiving, before the holidays. So that's very good news, and the Southern Tier seven-day average positivity has been below 1 percent since February 11, so that's a great job. Thank you for getting the word out.

The CDC, we have a call once a week where the governors speak with the White House. The CDC announced today new guidance saying for Americans who are fully vaccinated, when you are outside, biking, hiking, running, or in small gatherings, you don't need to wear a mask if you are fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinating means one shot of the Johnson & Johnson, two shots of Pfizer or Moderner, but they are saying you don't need to wear a mask. So that is liberating, especially now that the weather is getting warmer. New York has adopted that guidance so that's going to go into effect in New York State also and we want to thank CDC for that.

So that is all good news on COVID but I don't want, New Yorkers to get the wrong idea. It's not that all the news is good. 26 people died yesterday from COVID. So there's a nuance to the message.

We're making progress, people are getting vaccinated, positivity is coming down, but COVID is still dangerous - 26 people died, and people will die today from COVID. So remember this is still a serious threat, and COVID has been ahead of us since day one. They now talk about quote unquote variants of interest. In India they have a terrible problem with COVID and apparently there are some mutations in India that are problematic and we've seen too many times where a mutation of the virus in the UK or in another country winds up coming to the United States very quickly. So the news is good, but still 'caution' is the word of the day.

I also want to applaud the mass vaccination site that has been operating here and the nurses and the doctors and the National Guard and the government officials who have been operating that. 114,000 vaccinations done right here. Over 50,000 people vaccinated.

The vaccination site is going to be moving indoors now into the Binghamton University Foundation building, so it will be a better location for the mass vaccination site and I want to thank Binghamton University for that. I also want to congratulate Binghamton University on the School of Pharmacy and their first class that is graduating. That is exciting. Let's give them a round of applause.

Also, Binghamton University is starting the school of nursing, which is very, very exciting. We have a vision for Binghamton University that we have been enacting and times are approving us correct. Health sciences is going to be a growth field. Why the school of nursing? Why the school of pharmacy? Why the concentration on the health sciences? Because that's the future. And by the way, that was the future before COVID. COVID just brought this home, and COVID was not out of the blue. Remember that also. We have gone through Ebola. We've gone through Dengue. We've gone through Zika. We've gone through a number of these pandemics. COVID the worst, but that is going to be the way of the future, and health sciences is the growth field.

So Binghamton University growing as a great academic university, yes, but also as a great economic engine for the Southern Tier, so congratulations to them again.

With COVID we are a little bit of a point of transition. We have been doing great on the vaccinations. We have distribution sites all across the state, pop-up sites, equity sites, bringing the vaccine to hard hit communities, mass vaccination sites which are clearly the most effective from a throughput point of view, getting the largest number of people done in the shortest period of time.

But we're seeing a reduction in the number of people coming in for vaccines. We were doing about 175,000 vaccines statewide every 24 hours. That number is down to now about 115,000 vaccines every 24 hours. Well, maybe our distribution declined. It didn't. The demand is reducing. Fewer people are asking for appointments. Remember when we started, people were chasing appointments. You had to be an expert on the internet to figure out how to get an appointment. We're now at a different place where we have open appointments at mass vaccination sites and vaccination sites almost all across the state.

So first step is we're going to open up all state mass vaccination sites this Thursday to just walk in vaccinations. You don't have to call. You don't have to make an appointment. All New Yorkers 16- plus, just come in to a mass vaccination site on Thursday, and you are eligible for a vaccine.

So for the people who felt, "Well, I'm not comfortable going on the Internet, I don't want to call, I don't want to talk to a lot of people," all the obstacles are removed, all the barriers are removed. Just show up and roll up your sleeve, and the mass vaccination sites have capacity to handle it. We're also allowing all local health departments that operate local sites, county sites, as of Thursday, in their option, they can go to total walk-in where nobody would need an appointment. This is our way of saying if you were intimidated by the process of trying to make an appointment, that's gone - no appointment needed, come in and get a vaccine.

But, we're also going to get to a point, which we're not at yet, but we will get to a point where you're going to see a certain of number of New Yorkers who are hesitant about getting a vaccine. We've done about 45 percent of our population has about, has one shot at least. So 45 percent of the population has come forward. There will be a percent of the population that says, "I don't want to get a vaccine." They call it vaccine hesitancy. I don't know that hesitancy is the right word, but you have a percent of the population that says, "I'm not ready to get a vaccine." And I talk about this all the time to people, it falls into a number of categories.

One, I call the superhero category. Superhero, predominantly young people. "I'm not afraid of the vaccine. I'm in good shape. I'm young, I'm healthy. It's not going to bother me. I don't need the vaccine. A lot of my friends have had the virus and they're fine. I'm young. I don't need it. I'm a superhero." They don't say superhero - I translate that as the superhero theory. Okay, even if you are a superhero, you can get and give it to someone and that person can die. Okay?

Then you have the scientist school of thought. "Well, I'm not sure that the vaccine works." Okay, you're a scientist. Virtually every major medical authority in the United States of America vouches for the vaccine - short, tall, Democrat, Republican, male, female. Almost every major medical professional, and not just in the United States, worldwide are taking the vaccine.

Then there's the skeptic. New York has a number of skeptics. "Well, I don't trust the government. I don't trust anyone." Alright. This is not the government. This is not me as Governor. It's not the President. By the way, both parties now say you should get the vaccine. So it's not a political issue. But all the science, all the data, we're not asking you to go first. Fourteen million people in New York State have taken a shot, that is a body of proof. We have to get vaccinated.

And the last point is this - people will say, "Well, I don't want to get the vaccine for myself and it's my decision." That is true. It is your decision. Nobody can tell you, you have to get the vaccine. It's your body. It's your right. But I would ask you to think about this. You are not alone in this life. You are not alone in this world. You are not alone in the Southern Tier. You are not alone in your home. You are not alone in society.

Yes, we are all individuals, and I have my individual right. But we're all part of a community. We're all part of a society and your actions affect me and my actions affect you. So when you think about you and what you want to do for you, remember sometimes it's not just about me, but it's about we and what is in our joint collective best interest. Do I really have the right to get you sick? Do you really have the right to get me sick? And this is one of those instances in life that really shows you how we're all interconnected. And for all our individual rights, you're still part of a community. And I believe that we have a citizen's duty, we have a civic duty, to do the right thing, one to another.

If it was just you and you were living on an island all by yourself, that would be one thing. But not when you were living in a society where you go to school, you go into a store, you're going to a church, you walk down the block, you shake hands with people. It is a virus, it is a situation we can only defeat when we agree we're going to defeat it together. Think about that. Sometimes it's not just about you, it's about us. And this is one of those situations. The more people vaccinated, the faster we defeat this disease once and for all, that is a fact. More people vaccinated, the sooner we get back to life as normal and the more lives we save.

Also the nursing students who are here today, the pharmacy students, the doctors, the people working in the mass vaccination site - you get infected, you wind up putting other people's lives in danger, the people who have to treat you, the ambulance driver who has to pick you up, the nurse who has to attend to you. So, I know it's your decision, it's my decision, but it's also about us and it's a moment of we.

My father, God rest his soul, used to talk about the family of New York. We're an extended family and we have a virus in the family. So let's all act responsibly. I know we will.

With that, let me ask Assemblywoman, Donna Lupardo to come say a few words. You'll then hear from County Executive Jason Garnar. But to all my colleagues, thank you all very much. To the nursing students and National Guard, let's give them another round of applause. And welcome Donna Lupardo.

Donna Lupardo: Thank you very much, Governor, and we really appreciate you being here to provide us with an update. A lot of good news there in terms of New York's response, but also what's going on here in the Southern Tier. We could have not achieved the success without the teamwork coming from the state, the locals, the Mayor, the County executive, Harvey Stenger at the University, the media helping us get the word out, all the community partners, the National Guard, everyone who participated, a sincere thank you. Thank you for helping us get our arms around this and thank you for helping our community feel safer.

It feels like we're starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We're coming through what has surely been a very difficult time for our community. I admit when I came to this site for my vaccination, I was afraid. I was a little scared, to be honest, but it was the best thing that I ever did. Just two weeks ago, I got to see members of my family for the first time since Christmas of 2019. I took the vaccine not only to keep my family safe, but to keep your family safe as well. And I think the more we realize how important that vaccination is for the greater good, for the greater community, I think more people will be willing to overcome whatever hesitancy they may have to get it done.

You know, New York has really distinguished itself in the approach, as you well know. I mean, from creating, the clinical advisory task force to give everyone a better comfort level with the vaccine, the equity task force to make sure it got into the right hands and that we were getting it out there to people equitably. And this mass vaccination site, people have had all good things to say. I have friends who came through this and could not stop talking about how efficient it was run, how professional, how kind, how considerate from start to finish. And so congratulations, Governor, for setting up these sites across the state. People have really been well-served by that.

And now I hope people take advantage of this walk-in opportunity. If they are reluctant or they're intimidated by the sign-on process or, you know, getting involved on online, walk in and you'll be able to get first-class experience in terms of getting that vaccine.

And to underscore that, I just want to say, you mentioned the budget was a good budget. We were very grateful for the federal government to give us a cushion so we could make significant investments, not only in infrastructure, but in our workforce as well as for our small businesses, our landlords are people with mortgages. Lots of good, good things in this budget, but before this pandemic occurred and throughout historic investments have come our way. To the health sciences campus and I must add the culinary school from SUNY Broome that restored that beautiful Carnegie library, infrastructure improvements, and other terrific investments to help get our economy going. As we build back better, we're going to have to rely on this. And as the chair of the committee on agriculture and food, we have a brand-new appreciation in our community for the value of food produced locally and for the people who grow it and get it to our families' tables. I know the county executive is going to have a lot more to say about some of the specific investments that we've been happy to receive and we will continue to enjoy as our economy recovers. So again, thanks, Governor and county executive.

County Executive Garnar: Governor Cuomo, I just want to thank you. You talked about partnerships. You've been an amazing partner with Broome County and with the Southern tier over the years, it was just really great to have your partnership. Speaking of partners. I wanted to certainly thank Harvey Sanger, president of Binghamton University, Sheila Doyle, executive director of the Binghamton University Foundation for hosting us at this great site.

You know, Broome County has been through a really tough times, just like the rest of the state has. When we started to see this site first get built out -the trucks coming here, the national guard here, the health care workers come here - it was like there was hope once again. Because the governor announced that this site here in Broome County was going to be the site of the Southern Tier mass vaccination site. Everybody said, this is what we've been waiting for.

We've been waiting for these vaccines. We want to get back to normal. We're tired of this. And it was just hope. And I just want to thank you personally. Over 100,000 vaccines given out here it's a 100,000 people that have some hope that we can get back to normal. I want to thank the National Guard here, certainly all of our healthcare employees. This is really a team effort here, teaming up in New York State. And you know whether it's with COVID or whether it's with economic development projects, that's what gets things done. That's what gets the results is that partnership that we have with Governor Cuomo in New York state.

You talk about investments in our region and these continue. COVID does not stop the progress from going on here in the Southern Tier in Broome County: $60 million to reconfigure and improve traffic on Prospect Mountain, $152 million to support construction of a new Dick's Sporting Goods Northeast Distribution Hub and e-Commerce Fulfillment Center, over 450 jobs right here in Broome County, $85 million to upgrade the Cornell High-Energy Synchrotron Source, which has created at least 100 new high-paying high-technology jobs, while retaining over 150 jobs at our facility. The nursing facility -the nursing building that's going up -that program, that's going to provide nurses to, you know, this area and, and beyond. From our economic development efforts accelerating our Southern Tier Soaring initiative and complimentary efforts through the Greater Binghamton Fund, that was a $20 million shot in the arm to places like Binghamton, Johnson City, and Endicott, to the once-in-a-lifetime COVID crisis that we have faced in the last year. We are thankful for our partner in Governor Cuomo. We really are. Broome County has suffered so greatly over the last year, as so many communities have, and we are finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel here. And getting vaccinated is the only way we'll win the war against COVID. I keep saying that to people all the time, every shot in the arm gets us one step closer to getting normal. I got my second shot yesterday. I'm out here in the blazing sun. I'm OK, alright? I'm OK. And everybody's going to be OK too. And everybody needs to get that shot.

Today's announcements that walk-in appointments will be available at all mass vaccination sites like the one here in Johnson city we'll really help getting a vaccine become so simple. You don't even have to make an appointment. You don't have to go online, just get your butts here and get the shot in the arm and we'll get back to normal. So I am encouraging you, the people of Broome County, if they haven't already, go right here and get vaccinated and let's, let's get back to normal. It's a banner day for the people of Broome County, as we get another step closer to being this virus. And again, thank you, Governor, for all of your support for Broome County and the Southern Tier of the state.

Governor Cuomo: We're also going to start a state advertising campaign. The federal government has an advertising campaign. That's going on. States also run separate advertising campaigns. But we want to make this point about yes, it's your decision, but you are part of a community and what one person does affects everyone else. And I'd like to show you an ad now that's going to start running immediately in this state that we think makes that point.

Ad Script: Hey, you know how we are going to fully beat COVID? Yeah. By getting vaccinated. That's right. And in New York state, now everyone can. Yeah, now anyone 16 or older can get an appointment, right? And the vaccines are safe and effective. And free. And now we can get back to doing the things we love. With the people we love, am I right? Right. You got to protect yourself. Your family. And your community. Be New York tough. Spread the word and get vaccinated now.

Governor Cuomo: Let's give a big round of applause to Donna Lupardo, to Jason Garnar, to Mayor Rich to the National Guard, to the nurses. Thank you to all the people who run the mass vaccination site. Thank you all very much for being here.

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For Immediate Release: 4/27/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE'S PROGRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

3,184 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide

728 Patients in the ICU; 461 Intubated

Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.61%

Statewide 7-Day Average Positivity Rate Drops to 2.06%—Lowest Since November 7

26 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

"New York is making progress in the footrace between the vaccination rate and the infection rate - we are continuing to make it even easier for residents to access the vaccine and at the same time New Yorkers are staying tough and practicing the safe behaviors we know stop COVID in its tracks," Governor Cuomo said. "All the arrows are pointing in the right direction, and we've been able to open even more sectors of our economy and increase capacity for several different industries, but we're not out of the woods yet. The virus is still here and we need all New Yorkers to follow the public health guidance for us to get through this pandemic and reach the light at the end of the tunnel together."

It is important to note that data, including test results and hospital rates, reported early in the week are often not completely reflective of the current situation due to lower discharges and testing volume over the weekend. Data trends over a period of time, such as using 7-day averages, are a preferred metric.

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

Test Results Reported - 103,675
Total Positive - 2,704
Percent Positive - 2.61%
7-Day Average Percent Positive - 2.06%
Patient Hospitalization - 3,184 (+10)
Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -689
Patients Newly Admitted - 304
Hospital Counties - 53
Number ICU - 728 (-1)
Number ICU with Intubation - 461 (+7)
Total Discharges - 174,345 (+258)
Deaths - 26
Total Deaths - 41,875

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

Region
COVID Patients Currently in Hospital in Region
COVID Patients as Percent of Region Population
Percent of Hospital Beds Available Within 7 Days Under Surge Plan
Capital Region
95
0.01%
30%
Central New York
60
0.01%
31%
Finger Lakes
207
0.02%
40%
Long Island
462
0.02%
35%
Mid-Hudson
313
0.01%
45%
Mohawk Valley
52
0.01%
38%
New York City
1581
0.02%
32%
North Country
27
0.01%
56%
Southern Tier
92
0.01%
49%
Western New York
295
0.02%
31%
Statewide
3184
0.02%
35%

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

Region
Total ICU Beds in Region
Total Occupied ICU Beds in Region
Percent of ICU Beds Available in Region (7-day Avg)
Capital Region
232
197
16%
Central New York
262
174
31%
Finger Lakes
397
215
44%
Long Island
852
632
26%
Mid-Hudson
672
387
42%
Mohawk Valley
97
79
18%
New York City
2,555
1,889
23%
North Country
55
34
39%
Southern Tier
127
63
48%
Western New York
547
360
33%
Statewide
5,796
4,030
29%

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

REGION
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Capital Region
1.58%
1.66%
1.60%
Central New York
1.35%
1.28%
1.26%
Finger Lakes
2.78%
2.75%
2.71%
Long Island
2.36%
2.27%
2.18%
Mid-Hudson
2.52%
2.47%
2.35%
Mohawk Valley
1.46%
1.45%
1.46%
New York City
2.30%
2.21%
2.14%
North Country
1.37%
1.38%
1.39%
Southern Tier
0.82%
0.82%
0.79%
Western New York
3.66%
3.53%
3.44%
Statewide
2.19%
2.13%
2.06%

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

BOROUGH
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Bronx
2.38%
2.11%
1.98%
Brooklyn
2.75%
2.45%
2.35%
Manhattan
1.34%
1.15%
1.11%
Queens
2.60%
2.34%
2.14%
Staten Island
3.13%
2.74%
2.51%

Of the 2,021,407 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

County
Total Positive
New Positive
Albany
24,038
29
Allegany
3,255
7
Broome
17,821
34
Cattaraugus
5,293
12
Cayuga
5,981
6
Chautauqua
8,545
9
Chemung
7,307
11
Chenango
3,229
10
Clinton
4,662
8
Columbia
3,875
8
Cortland
3,603
2
Delaware
2,238
1
Dutchess
28,480
39
Erie
85,314
233
Essex
1,522
7
Franklin
2,446
3
Fulton
4,182
5
Genesee
5,166
10
Greene
3,207
2
Hamilton
303
0
Herkimer
4,967
2
Jefferson
5,561
12
Lewis
2,518
11
Livingston
4,118
4
Madison
4,359
3
Monroe
63,052
141
Montgomery
4,030
12
Nassau
179,724
152
Niagara
18,870
54
NYC
908,798
1,191
Oneida
21,725
24
Onondaga
36,760
71
Ontario
7,043
14
Orange
46,944
52
Orleans
2,879
10
Oswego
7,125
14
Otsego
3,279
7
Putnam
10,379
5
Rensselaer
10,857
11
Rockland
46,149
36
Saratoga
14,680
23
Schenectady
12,622
24
Schoharie
1,585
0
Schuyler
1,006
0
Seneca
1,914
8
St. Lawrence
6,306
2
Steuben
6,471
13
Suffolk
196,305
204
Sullivan
6,347
15
Tioga
3,527
1
Tompkins
4,116
1
Ulster
13,387
28
Warren
3,468
10
Washington
2,927
3
Wayne
5,397
10
Westchester
127,273
94
Wyoming
3,344
5
Yates
1,128
1

Yesterday, 26 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State—the lowest one-day death toll since November 15, 2020—bringing the total to 41,875. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence:

Deaths by County of Residence
County
New Deaths
Bronx
3
Erie
3
Kings
5
Manhattan
3
Nassau
3
Orange
1
Queens
2
Richmond
1
St. Lawrence
1
Suffolk
2
Ulster
1
Westchester
1

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For Immediate Release: 4/27/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES NEW YORK STATE TO ADOPT NEW CDC GUIDANCE ON MASK USE FOR FULLY VACCINATED PEOPLE

New Guidance Issued by CDC Today Available Here

Guidance Reemphasizes the Importance of Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York State will adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new guidance on mask use for fully vaccinated people. The guidelines state that fully vaccinated people, defined as two or more weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, no longer need to wear masks outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues. However, masks should still be worn indoors and should still be worn by people who are not fully vaccinated. This guidance reemphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated and closely adhering to public health guidance, particularly if you are not yet vaccinated. Fully vaccinated individuals with immunocompromising conditions should consult with their healthcare provider first.

"The CDC announced new guidance today saying that when Americans who are fully vaccinated are outside, biking, hiking, running, or in small gatherings, you don't need to wear a mask. That is liberating, especially now that the weather is getting warmer," Governor Cuomo said. "New York has adopted that guidance, so that's going to go into effect in the State also and we want to thank CDC for that. This news underscores the fact that if you get vaccinated, more freedom is available to you, and I encourage all eligible New Yorkers who have not yet received the vaccine to make an appointment today."

According to the new CDC guidance, fully vaccinated people can engage in more activities than unvaccinated people, which include:

Fully vaccinated workers no longer need to be restricted from work following an exposure as long as they are asymptomatic
Fully vaccinated residents of non-healthcare congregate settings no longer need to quarantine following a known exposure
Visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
Visit with unvaccinated people (including children) from a single household who are at low risk for severe COVID-19 disease indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
Participate in outdoor activities and recreation without a mask, except in certain crowded settings and venues
Resume domestic travel and refrain from testing before or after travel or self-quarantine after travel
Refrain from testing before leaving the United States for international travel (unless required by the destination) and refrain from self-quarantine after arriving back in the United States.
Refrain from testing following a known exposure, if asymptomatic, with some exceptions for specific settings
Refrain from quarantine following a known exposure if asymptomatic
Refrain from routine screening testing if asymptomatic and feasible (in nonhealthcare settings)

This modification will be noticed to the legislature but will take effect immediately using the exigency provisions of Ch. 71 of the laws of 2021, enacted earlier this year.

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For Immediate Release: 4/27/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES ALL NEW YORK STATE MASS VACCINATION SITES WILL BE OPEN TO WALK-IN APPOINTMENTS FOR ALL ELIGIBLE ADULTS BEGINNING APRIL 29

All Vaccine Providers Are Encouraged Likewise to Allow Walk-in Appointments for Eligible New Yorkers

Walk-in Appointments Are for First Doses Only

Mass Vaccination Site at 10 Gannett Drive in Johnson City Will Move Inside Building at Same Address, Allowing for Increased Capacity/Less Impact Due to Weather

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that beginning Thursday, April 29, all New York State mass vaccination sites will be Open to eligible New Yorkers for walk-in vaccination on a first come first serve basis for all. The walk-in appointments are reserved for first doses only with second doses to be scheduled automatically after administration of the initial shot. Additionally, all vaccine providers are encouraged to likewise allow walk-in appointments and for eligible New Yorkers.

The Governor also announced the mass vaccination site located at 10 Gannett Drive in Johnson City will move inside the building at the same address. The move will allow for increased capacity and will be less impacted by any adverse weather conditions.

"The more New Yorkers who get vaccinated, the faster we will defeat the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuild a new and better state and economy for everyone," Governor Cuomo said. "That's why it's critical for us to make the vaccine as accessible as possible and provide more opportunities for New Yorkers to get vaccinated. This new accommodation means any eligible adult will be able to walk into any mass vaccination site and walk out with a shot in arm, eliminating the need to make an appointment online or by phone. We'll continue to work 24/7 to get the vaccine to communities across the state so everyone can benefit."

This announcement adds to New York State's ongoing efforts to make the COVID-19 vaccine more accessible. On April 23, Governor Cuomo announced five new pop-up vaccination sites that will take walk-in appointments for New York City bodega, grocery store and supermarket workers. The sites, which will be located in all five boroughs, will each receive a total of 400 doses for the duration of their existence, including doses set aside for the workers.

SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said, "As final exams approach and many students prepare to move home for the summer, we are thankful that New York State is expanding vaccination options for students, making it easy for them to get fully vaccinated—no matter what logistical, geographic, or scheduling hurdles stand in their way. Beginning Thursday, New Yorkers 16 and up can walk-in with no appointment at any state-run mass vaccination site—a policy shift that will go a long way in getting our students protected from this virus and restoring normalcy this fall."

On April 21, the Governor announced that beginning Friday, April 23, 16 mass vaccination sites will accept walk-in appointments for individuals age 60 and older. There may be a wait for those opting to walk-in at some sites depending on demand. Additionally, all proof of identity and insurance information, if applicable, will be needed.

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For Immediate Release: 4/26/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE VACCINATION PROGRAM

115,854 Doses Administered in the Last 24 Hours

More than 1.1 Million Doses Administered Over Past Seven Days

Vaccine Dashboard Updated Daily on the State's Vaccine Program; Go to ny.gov/vaccinetracker

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's vaccination program. 115,854 doses have been administered across the state's vast distribution network in the last 24 hours, and more than 1.1 million doses have been administered over the past seven days.

"We know the vaccine is the weapon that will win the war against COVID, but it will only work if we all take it," Governor Cuomo said. "We are seeing real progress in our vaccination rates across the entire state - about 45 percent of New Yorkers have received at least one shot - and our infection rates are declining every day. Every single New Yorker over the age of 16 is now eligible to get a vaccine, and we're continuing to work with community leaders to spread the word that the vaccine is safe and effective and to ensure it is accessible in every community. I encourage all New Yorkers to sign up for a vaccine appointment as soon as possible, because we can't defeat COVID unless we all do our part and work together."

New Yorkers can schedule an appointment at a state-run mass vaccination site on the Am I Eligible App or by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX. People may also contact their local health department, pharmacy, doctor or hospital to schedule appointments where vaccines are available, or visit vaccinefinder.org to find information on vaccine appointments near you.

STATEWIDE BREAKDOWN
Total doses administered - 14,550,880
Total doses administered over past 24 hours - 115,854
Total doses administered over past 7 days - 1,121,960
Percent of New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose - 44.3%
Percent of New Yorkers with completed vaccine series - 31.4%


People with at least one vaccine dose

People with complete vaccine series

Region
Cumulative
Total
Increase over past
24 hours
Cumulative
Total
Increase over past
24 hours
Capital Region
517,891
3,340
378,216
3,985
Central New York
431,620
1,187
334,590
1,897
Finger Lakes
536,697
2,380
397,929
2,715
Long Island
1,098,091
7,845
749,594
12,976
Mid-Hudson
941,216
7,064
640,830
9,223
Mohawk Valley
212,494
711
164,613
1,179
New York City
4,044,948
20,206
2,801,942
31,169
North Country
201,379
411
168,821
546
Southern Tier
280,727
862
213,522
1,560
Western New York
581,957
3,296
419,976
3,553
Statewide
8,847,020
47,302
6,270,033
68,803





1st doses fully delivered to New York Providers
2nd doses fully delivered to New York Providers
TOTAL
CUMULATIVE
Week 1
Doses arriving 12/14 - 12/20
163,650
0
163,650
163,650
Week 2
Doses arriving 12/21 - 12/27
452,125
0
452,125
615,775
Week 3
Doses arriving 12/28 - 01/03
227,395
0
227,395
843,170
Week 4
Doses arriving 01/04 - 01/10
239,025
165,150
404,175
1,247,345
Week 5
Doses arriving 01/11 - 01/17
221,315
119,925

341,240

1,588,585
Week 6
Doses arriving
01/18- 01/24
250,400
462,395

712,795

2,301,380
Week 7
Doses arriving
01/25 - 01/31
260,150
239,525
499,675
2,801,055
Week 8
Doses arriving
02/01 - 02/07
321,850
220,720
542,570
3,343,625
Week 9
Doses arriving
02/8 - 02/14
320,000
244,500
564,500
3,908,125
Week 10
Doses arriving
2/15 - 2/21
356,990
265,525
622,515
4,530,640
Week 11
Doses arriving
2/22 - 2/28
393,530
305,780
699,310
5,229,950
Week 12
Doses arriving
03/01 - 03/07
1,020,660
290,500
1,311,160
6,541,110
Week 13 Doses arriving 03/08 - 03/14
618,880
526,415
1,145,295
7,686,405
Week 14 Doses arriving 03/15 - 3/21
699,790
584,775
1,284,565
8,970,970
Week 15 Doses arriving 03/22 - 3/28
828,000
737,080
1,565,080
10,536,050
Week 16 Doses arriving 03/29 - 04/04
819,800
569,905
1,389,705
11,925,755
Week 17 Doses arriving 04/05 - 04/12
1,068,455
658,770
1,727,225
13,652,980
Week 18 Doses
arriving 04/12 - 04/18
763,825
774,825
1,538,650
15,191,630
Week 19 Doses
arriving 04/12 - 04/18
738,340
507,620
1,245,960
16,437,590

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For Immediate Release: 4/26/2021
GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO


GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL REOPENING GUIDANCE AND UPDATES NEW YORKERS ON STATE'S PROGRESS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Large-Scale Outdoor Event Venues Can Increase Spectator Capacity from 20% to 33% Beginning May 19

Casinos and Gaming Facilities Can Increase Capacity from 25% to 50% Beginning May 15

Offices Can Increase Capacity from 50% to 75% Beginning May 15

Gyms/Fitness Centers Outside of New York City Can Increase Capacity from 33% to 50% Beginning May 15

Social Distancing, Masks, Health Screenings and All Other State Health/Safety Protocols Remain in Effect

Statewide Positivity Rate is 2.39%; 7-Day Average Positivity is 2.13%, Lowest Since November 8

3,174 Patient Hospitalizations Statewide; Lowest Since November 26; Down 609 Over the Last Week

729 Patients in the ICU; Lowest Since November 30

454 Intubated; Lowest Since December 4

41 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that spectator capacity at large-scale outdoor event venues, including professional and collegiate sports and live performing arts and entertainment, will increase from 20 to 33 percent beginning May 19. This increase will coincide with the previously announced increase in large-scale indoor event venue capacity. Social distancing, masks, health screenings and all other State health and safety protocols remain in effect.

The Governor also announced that capacities would be increased throughout several industries that have proven to safely reopen in accordance with the State's COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, starting May 15:

Gyms and fitness centers outside of New York City will increase from 33% to 50% capacity.
Casinos and gaming facilities will increase from 25% to 50% capacity.
Offices will increase from 50% to 75% capacity.

"We are making tremendous progress in the fight against COVID-19 - our vaccination rates are going up and the positivity and hospitalization rates are going down, so now we are going to open the valves of our economy even further," Governor Cuomo said. "We are increasing the capacity limits throughout several industries, including gyms outside of New York City, casinos, offices and large-scale outdoor event venues. This is all great news, but we are not out of the woods yet. Washing hands, wearing masks and staying socially distanced are critical tools each of us can use to slow the spread as we continue our efforts to defeat COVID once and for all."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:

Test Results Reported - 126,953
Total Positive - 3,039
Percent Positive - 2.39%
7-Day Average Percent Positive - 2.13%
Patient Hospitalization - 3,174 (-24)
Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week - -609
Patients Newly Admitted - 306
Hospital Counties - 54
Number ICU - 729 (-13)
Number ICU with Intubation - 454 (-6)
Total Discharges - 174,087 (+312)
Deaths - 41
Total Deaths - 41,849

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

Region
COVID Patients Currently in Hospital in Region
COVID Patients as Percent of Region Population
Percent of Hospital Beds Available Within 7 Days Under Surge Plan
Capital Region
94
0.01%
30%
Central New York
62
0.01%
31%
Finger Lakes
210
0.02%
40%
Long Island
476
0.02%
35%
Mid-Hudson
315
0.01%
45%
Mohawk Valley
48
0.01%
39%
New York City
1545
0.02%
32%
North Country
25
0.01%
56%
Southern Tier
86
0.01%
49%
Western New York
313
0.02%
31%
Statewide
3174
0.02%
35%

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

Region
Total ICU Beds in Region
Total Occupied ICU Beds in Region
Percent of ICU Beds Available in Region (7-day Avg)
Capital Region
232
194
17%
Central New York
262
171
30%
Finger Lakes
397
207
43%
Long Island
848
610
26%
Mid-Hudson
672
385
42%
Mohawk Valley
97
81
18%
New York City
2,556
1,895
23%
North Country
55
32
40%
Southern Tier
127
64
47%
Western New York
545
362
33%
Statewide
5,791
4,001
28%

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

REGION
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Capital Region
1.73%
1.58%
1.66%
Central New York
1.34%
1.35%
1.28%
Finger Lakes
2.72%
2.78%
2.75%
Long Island
2.42%
2.36%
2.27%
Mid-Hudson
2.61%
2.52%
2.47%
Mohawk Valley
1.41%
1.46%
1.45%
New York City
2.42%
2.30%
2.21%
North Country
1.35%
1.37%
1.38%
Southern Tier
0.83%
0.82%
0.82%
Western New York
3.75%
3.66%
3.53%
Statewide
2.27%
2.19%
2.13%

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

BOROUGH
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Bronx
2.51%
2.38%
2.11%
Brooklyn
2.86%
2.75%
2.45%
Manhattan
1.44%
1.34%
1.15%
Queens
2.76%
2.60%
2.34%
Staten Island
3.38%
3.13%
2.74%

Of the 2,018,703 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

County
Total Positive
New Positive
Albany
24,009
33
Allegany
3,248
6
Broome
17,787
29
Cattaraugus
5,281
11
Cayuga
5,975
13
Chautauqua
8,536
5
Chemung
7,296
17
Chenango
3,219
6
Clinton
4,654
12
Columbia
3,867
2
Cortland
3,601
2
Delaware
2,237
3
Dutchess
28,441
49
Erie
85,081
215
Essex
1,515
2
Franklin
2,443
4
Fulton
4,177
4
Genesee
5,156
4
Greene
3,205
4
Hamilton
303
1
Herkimer
4,965
2
Jefferson
5,549
5
Lewis
2,507
3
Livingston
4,114
17
Madison
4,356
5
Monroe
62,911
183
Montgomery
4,018
24
Nassau
179,572
222
Niagara
18,816
46
NYC
907,607
1,343
Oneida
21,701
16
Onondaga
36,689
46
Ontario
7,029
16
Orange
46,892
74
Orleans
2,869
6
Oswego
7,111
8
Otsego
3,272
7
Putnam
10,374
12
Rensselaer
10,846
23
Rockland
46,113
30
Saratoga
14,657
22
Schenectady
12,598
23
Schoharie
1,585
2
Schuyler
1,006
1
Seneca
1,906
0
St. Lawrence
6,304
10
Steuben
6,458
19
Suffolk
196,101
237
Sullivan
6,332
12
Tioga
3,526
10
Tompkins
4,115
2
Ulster
13,359
36
Warren
3,458
4
Washington
2,924
3
Wayne
5,387
10
Westchester
127,179
133
Wyoming
3,339
3
Yates
1,127
2

Yesterday, 41 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 41,849. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence:

Deaths by County of Residence
County
New Deaths
Allegany
1
Bronx
3
Cattaraugus
1
Cayuga
1
Dutchess
1
Erie
3
Kings
4
Manhattan
4
Monroe
2
Montgomery
1
Nassau
5
Niagara
1
Orange
1
Queens
7
Steuben
1
Suffolk
3
Ulster
1
Westchester
1

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