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, 65.8% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 61.5% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 76.6%. 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 24,529 to date, with 11 new positive cases 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 now up to 1.7%, and the Capital Region’s rate is now up to 1.8%.

Among the new cases of COVID-19 identified in the county, five had close contact to positive cases, two are healthcare workers or residents of congregate living settings, and four did not have a clear source of infection at this time. There are now 58 active cases in the county, up from 53 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine is now up to 78 from 72. So far, 80,223 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,471 of them had tested positive and recovered, an increase of six recoveries.

The County Executive reported that there was one new hospitalization overnight, and five county resident are now hospitalized – a net increase of one. There are still no patients currently in ICU’s. There were no new COVID deaths to report, and the death toll for Albany County still stands at 388 since the outbreak began.


Upcoming Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:

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 from 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.