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, 64.7% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 59.9% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 75.4%. 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 remains at 24,418 to date, with no additional infections being identified 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 up to 0.3%, and the Capital Region’s rate is still at 0.3%.

There are now 14 active cases in the county, down from 16 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine has decreased to 38 from 52. So far, 80,069 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,404 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 since yesterday, and 4 county residents are now hospitalized from the virus – a net decrease of 1. There remain 3 patients currently in ICU’s, 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. 

“It’s important to take stock of how far we’ve come as a community by working together and doing our part in rolling up our sleeves and getting the COVID shot. I’m happy to report that for the first time in roughly ten months, there wasn’t a single new infection identified in Albany County in the last 24 hours. On top of that, it’s another day we don’t have to report any new hospitalizations or deaths because of this virus,” said County Executive McCoy.

“This comes as a new study shows that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines could protect vaccinated individuals for years into the future, meaning most people likely won’t need boosters anytime soon. However, it’s still not fully understood how COVID variants and areas around the country and the world with low vaccinations rates could impact herd immunity. The best way to protect yourself and loved ones continues to be getting the shot,” he continued.


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

Tuesday, June 29, 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, 4pm 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):

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

Sunday, July 4, 5:30pm to 8pm
Empire State Plaza 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Free parking is available in the V-Lot and all P-Lots under the Empire State Plaza, and in the Grand Street lot and Elk Street lot beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please note: These lots will be closed until 5:30 p.m. on July 4.

Wednesday, July 7, 5pm to 7pm
Valley Cats Game
80 Vanderbergh Ave, Troy, NY

Thursday, July 8, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Butler Park
35 Gettle Road, Sand Lake, NY

Saturday, July 10, 5pm to 7pm
Powers Park
Third Ave, Troy, NY

Saturday, July 10, 11am to 2pm
Albany Pop-Up Market
Swinburne Park, Clinton Ave, Albany, NY


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.