Suffolk County Publishes Coronavirus Case Update For March 19

Hauppauge NY

21 March, 2022

5:52 AM

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Press release from the Suffolk County Government: March 19, 2022 Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 19, 2022. Last updated March 18, 2022 COVID-19 Vaccine Information 1,212,437 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 241. 1,100,631 people are fully vaccinated, an increase of 306. 75.1% percent of the total population is fully vaccinated. 79.3% 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. 86.1% of the population ages 18 and older is fully vaccinated. 48.7% 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 18, 2022 8,079 COVID-19 tests were administered. 7,212,554 total tests have been administered since March 2020. 143 new cases were reported. 9.7 cases per 100k; 6.6 on a 7-day average. 424,357 total cases have been reported since March 2020. 1.8% tested positive in Suffolk County; 1.7% positive on a 7-day average. 2.0% tested positive on Long Island; 1.9% positive on a 7-day average. COVID-19 LOCAL CASE TRACKER https://gisapps.suffolkcountyny.gov/covid19dashboards/ Fatalities, Suffolk County, March 18, 2022 0 fatalities 4,357 fatalities since March 2020 Hospitalization, Suffolk County, March 18, 2022 62 individuals were hospitalized, no change in 24 hours. 10 were new admissions. 8 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours. 5 patients were in the ICU and intubated. 10 were discharged since the last report. 23,502 have been discharged since March 22, 2020. Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County 2,839 staffed hospital beds, 924 available, 33% 374 ICU beds, 131 available, 35% 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 OVID-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.