Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy provided the latest report on the county’s progress on administering and distributing vaccines and controlling the spread of the Coronavirus. As of yesterday, 64.1% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 58.6% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 74.8%. More information on vaccination rates can be found at the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker at the link here.

County Executive McCoy announced that the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Albany County has now climbed to 24,398 to date, an increase of five new positive cases since yesterday. The five-day average for new daily positives increased slightly from 3.2 to 3.4. Please note that our overall case count will fluctuate as CommCare records are transferred in and out of the county. Albany County’s most recent seven-day average of percent positive rates is 0.3%, and the Capital Region’s rate is 0.4%.

Among the new cases of COVID in the county, three had close contact to positive cases, 2 did not have a clear source of infection at this time, and none are healthcare workers or residents of congregate living settings. There are now 24 active cases in the county, up from 23 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine decreased to 46 from 43. So far, 79,955 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,374 of them had tested positive and recovered, an increase of three recoveries since yesterday.

The County Executive reported that there were no new hospitalizations overnight, and there are three county residents hospitalized from the virus. There is one patient currently in the ICU. Sadly, there was one new COVID death to report – a woman I her fifties. The death toll for Albany County now stands at 386 since the outbreak began.

“In spite of our continued efforts to get everyone vaccinated, another Albany County woman has lost her life to this virus,” said County Executive McCoy. “My condolences go out to her family and the families of the other 385 Albany County residents who died from COVID-19. Vaccination shots are our best protection and we must encourage those who haven’t gotten a shot to do so.”

Upcoming Albany County Sponsored Vaccination Clinics
(eligibility is currently the 12+ age group and walk-ins are welcome)

• Tuesday, June 22, from 4pm to 6:30pm
  West Hill Refugee Welcome Center
  104 Ontario St, Albany
  Pfizer first and second doses and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to be administered
  A collaboration between Albany County DOH and CDPHP
• Tuesday, June 22, from 4:30 to 7:30pm
  Shaker Jr. High School, 475 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham
  Pfizer second doses to be administered only
  A collaboration between Albany County DOH, North & South Colonie School Districts and Colonie EMS

Upcoming Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
(shared by the Capital Region COVID Vaccine Regional Advisory Task Force)

• Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, Adeline Wright Graham Clubhouse
  Saturdays in June, 12pm – 4pm
• Schenectady Green Market- Hon. Karen B Johnson Library (outside)
  Sundays in June, 10am – 2pm
• SUNY Schenectady, Elston Hall
  Mondays in June, 5pm – 7pm

Albany County continues to deliver vaccines to homebound residents, which includes seniors, disabled individuals, those lacking childcare and those with other accessibility issues. Anyone who would like to schedule a time for a vaccine appointment should call (518) 447-7198.

Residents can also receive free Pfizer vaccines Monday through Friday, 9am - 3pm, each week at the Albany County Department of Health, 175 Green Street. The 12+ population is eligible. No appointments are needed and walk-ins are welcome.  Those 12 to 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A follow up second dose clinic will be scheduled at the time of the first dose appointment. Free transportation is available for anyone at least 60 years old (and a caregiver), by calling the County Department for Aging in advance at (518) 447-7198.

For those who would like additional information on vaccinations and vaccination clinics organized by Albany County, please use the link here. Residents who want to sign up for a shot at a state-run facility should use the state's website at the link here or call the state vaccine hotline at 1-833-697-4829. Walk-ins are now welcome at state-run facilities. For general information on the vaccine, residents can also dial the United Way of the Greater Capital Region’s 2-1-1 hotline.