Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update March 16

Medford NY

18 March, 2022

3:42 AM

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Press release from the Suffolk County Government: March 16, 2022 Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 16, 2022. Last updated March 15, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Information 1,211,617 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 168. 1,099,551 people are fully vaccinated, an increase of 124. 75.0% percent of the total population is fully vaccinated. 79.2% of the population ages 5 and older is fully vaccinated. 95.0% of the population ages 18 and older has received at least one dose. 86.0% of the population ages 18 and older is fully vaccinated. 48.6% of the population ages 18 and older have had a booster dose. Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker. Vaccination rates by zip code. Walk-in vaccination clinics are offering COVID vaccines to Suffolk County residents who are eligible. Appointments are recommended. Medical practitioners and EMS are on-site at all times to answer questions and tend to concerns. Click here for locations and times and parental consent forms. Answers to your vaccine questions can be found on this page, as well. If you are confined to your home and wish to receive your COVID-19 vaccination, call 311. We will take your name and you will be called to schedule your free vaccination at home. COVID-19 Case Tracker- March 14, 2022 4,003 COVID-19 tests were administered. 7,185,336 total tests have been administered since March 2020. 100 new cases were reported. 6.8 cases per 100k; 6.5 on a 7-day average. 423,929 total cases have been reported since March 2020. 2.5% tested positive in Suffolk County; 1.5% positive on a 7-day average. 2.8% tested positive on Long Island; 1.7% positive on a 7-day average. COVID-19 LOCAL CASE TRACKER https://gisapps.suffolkcountyny.gov/covid19dashboards/ Fatalities, Suffolk County, March 14, 2022 0 fatalities 4,355 fatalities since March 2020 Hospitalization, Suffolk County, March 14, 2022 74 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 5 in 24 hours. 6 were new admissions. 7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24 hours. 3 patients were in the ICU and intubated. 12 were discharged since the last report. 23,469 have been discharged since March 22, 2020. Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County 2,850 staffed hospital beds, 900 available, 32% 374 ICU beds, 125 available, 33% New York State Links COVID-19 Reinfection Data New York State's Approach to Isolation and Quarantine New York State COVID-19 Breakthrough Data Report COVID-19 Test Site Finder: Get Information on Coronavirus Testing Near You. COVID-19 School Report Card NYSDOH Pediatric Reports Pediatric COVID-19 update: January 7, 2022 Pediatric COVID-19 update: January 14, 2022 Pediatric COVID-19 update: January 21, 2022 CDC COVID Data Tracker Rates of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations by vaccination status Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics Treatment Locations COVID-19 Local Guidance Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for School Reopening COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Primary Care Providers, Pharmacies, and Nursing Homes Frequently Asked Questions: Proof of Full Vaccination or Mask Requirement for Businesses and Venues Report unsafe business practices, here. This press release was produced by the Suffolk County Government. The views expressed here are the author's own.