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, 64.9% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 60.2% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 75.6%. 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 is now at 24,420 to date, an increase of one 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 now down to 0.2%, and the Capital Region’s rate is still at 0.3%.

The single new case of COVID identified in the county did not have a clear source of infection at this time. There are still nine active cases in the county. The number of people under mandatory quarantine has increased to 26 from 25. So far, 80,085 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,411 of them had tested positive for the virus and recovered, an increase of one recovery.

The County Executive reported that there were no new hospitalizations since yesterday, and three county residents are now hospitalized. There are still two 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. 

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 Vandenburgh 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.