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, 64.6% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 59.5% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 75.3%. 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 24,412 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%.

Among the new cases of COVID-19 identified in the county, 1 had travelled. There are now 15 active cases in the county, down from 16 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine has decreased to 57 from 60. So far, 80,040 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,397 of them had tested positive for the virus and recovered, an increase of 2 recoveries.

The County Executive reported that there were no new hospitalizations overnight, and 3 county residents remain hospitalized from the virus. There is one patient currently in an ICU, up from none yesterday. There are no new COVID deaths to report, and the death toll for Albany County still stands at 386 since the outbreak began.

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
• Thursday, July 1, from 4 to 5:30pm
  Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire House
  1290 NYS Route 143, Coeymans Hollow
  Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available

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
• 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.