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, 65.7% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 61.4% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 76.5%. 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 24,509 to date, with 21 new positive cases identified since the last update on Saturday. 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 up to 1.5%, and the Capital Region’s rate is now up to 1.7%.

Among the new cases of COVID-19 identified in the county, four had close contact to positive cases, three reported traveling out of state, two are healthcare workers or residents of congregate living settings, and 12 did not have a clear source of infection at this time. There are now 46 active cases in the county, down from 50 on Saturday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine is now down to 68 from 69. So far, 80,207 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,463 of them had tested positive and recovered, an increase of 25 recoveries since Saturday.

The County Executive reported that there were no new hospitalizations, and one county resident remains hospitalized. There are still no patients currently in ICU’s. There are no new COVID deaths to report, and the death toll for Albany County still stands at 387 since the outbreak began.

“On Friday, CDC Director Walensky warned that COVID is quickly becoming ‘a pandemic of the unvaccinated,’ which is what we are seeing here in New York. Less than 1% of new cases of COVID-19 being tracked by the New York State Association of County Health Officials are among those who have been vaccinated,” said County Executive McCoy. 

“If you haven’t gotten the shot, you aren’t protected from the virus, and the delta variant makes the situation even more serious. There are opportunities every day to get a free vaccination here in Albany County and throughout the Capital Region,” he continued. 


Upcoming Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:

Tuesday, July 20, 5pm to 7pm
Onderdonk Park
Hampton Ave, East Greenbush, NY

Wednesday, July 21, 4pm to 7pm
Swinburne Park
810 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York
A partnership between Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Capital District Latinos and the Black Nurses Coalition

Wednesday, July 21, 5pm to 8pm
Alive at 5
Jennings Landing, Albany, New York

Friday, July 23, 11am to 2pm
Playstreets 2021
Black Lives Matter Park

Saturday, July 24, 10am to 12pm
Troy Farmers Market Riverfront Park
River St, Troy, NY

Wednesday, July 28, 5pm to 8pm
Alive at 5
Jennings Landing, Albany, New York

Thursday, July 29, 9am to 11am
Valley Cats Game
80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY

Tuesday, August 3, 10am to 1pm
Albany Housing Authority
South Pearl Street, Albany, New York

Friday, August 13, 11am to 1pm
Swinburne Park, Albany Youth Workforce
810 Clinton Avenue, Albany, New York


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 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.