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, 64.4% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 59.2% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 75.1%. 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 climbed to 24,408 to date, an increase of 1 new positive case since yesterday. 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 still 0.4%, and the Capital Region’s rate is still 0.4%.

The new case of COVID-19 in the county did not have a clear source of infection at this time and is not a healthcare worker or resident of a congregate setting. There are now 15 active cases in the county, down from 19 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine has decreased to 62 from 73. So far, 80,020 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,393 of them had tested positive for the virus and recovered, an increase of 4 recoveries.

The County Executive reported that there were no new hospitalizations overnight, and 3 county residents remain hospitalized from the virus. There is still 1 patient currently in the ICU, unchanged from yesterday. There are no new COVID deaths to report, and the death toll for Albany County still stands at 386 since the outbreak began. 

“One new positive case and a stretch of days without new hospitalizations or deaths shows that the vaccines are doing their job and they’re safe, especially when you look at surging infections in areas of the country with low vaccination rates. However, with more and more news coming out about the delta variant of COVID, we need to continue our work to get more people vaccinated and get to herd immunity to ensure we’re protected,” said County Executive McCoy. 

“We’ve made too much progress over the last seven months getting shots in arms to potentially throw it away. If you haven’t gotten the vaccine yet, please do so. There are still plenty of options across the county and the region, and Albany County continues to offer vaccine deliveries for those who aren’t able to leave their homes,” he continued.


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

Tuesday, June 29, 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

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

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center
920 Lark Drive, Albany, NY
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8am to 10am

Butler Park
35 Gettle Road, Sand Lake, NY
Thursday, June 24

Troy Night Out
Downtown Troy, NY
Friday, June 25, 5pm to 7 pm

Albany Street Soldiers
Academy Park, Albany
Friday, June 25, 7pm to 8pm

Albany Pop-up Market
Lincoln Park
Saturday, June 26, 11am to 2pm

Boys and Girls Clubs of Schenectady, Adeline Wright Graham Clubhouse
Saturdays in June, 12pm to 4pm

Schenectady Green Market- Hon. Karen B Johnson Library (outside)
Sundays in June, 10am to 2pm

SUNY Schenectady, Elston Hall
Mondays in June, 5pm to 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.