Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy provided the latest report on the county’s progress on vaccinations and controlling the spread of the Coronavirus. As of yesterday, 66.2% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 61.8% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 77%. More information on vaccination rates can be found at the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker at the link here. Albany County has now administered or reallocated 71,100 vaccine first and second doses of the COVID vaccine to date.

County Executive McCoy announced that the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Albany County is now at 24,622 to date, with 19 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 down to 2.3%, and the Capital Region’s rate is now up to 2.5%.

Among the new cases of COVID identified in the county, six had close contact to positive cases, one reported traveling out of state, ten did not have a clear source of infection at this time and two are healthcare workers or residents of congregate living settings. There are now 92 active cases in the county, up from 83 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine is now up to 145 from 140. So far, 80,380 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,530 of them had tested positive and recovered – an increase of 17 recoveries.

The County Executive reported that there were two new hospitalizations since yesterday, and seven county residents are now hospitalized – a net increase of two. 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.

“Our infection rates continue to increase here in Albany County and across New York, with a growing number of active cases and residents quarantined, returning to levels we haven’t seen since the end of May. We’re also seeing our hospitalization numbers ticking back up,” said County Executive McCoy. “However, there is some good news – more than 99% of new infections in New York are those who haven’t been vaccinated yet, so we know getting infected and getting sick are preventable. This should be a wake-up call to everyone who hasn’t gotten the shot yet.”

County Executive McCoy and the Albany County Department of Social Services continue to host a series of informational sessions across the county at the below dates and locations to educate residents, check their eligibility and help them sign up for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). The federally funded program is specifically for those who have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding will be available to New Yorkers for up to one year of back rent, three months of future rental assistance and up to one year of owed utility payments. All allocations will be sent directly to landlords or property owners on behalf of the tenants. More information on the program can be found at the link here.

ERAP Informational Session Schedule:

Tuesday, July 27, 10am to 12pm
The Cultural Center
64 Quail St, Albany NY 12206

Wednesday, July 28, 10am to 12pm
Albany 518 SNUG
341 Clinton Ave, Albany NY 12206 

Wednesday, July 28, 4:30pm to 8pm
Alive at Five, Jennings Landing
16112 Mohawk Hudson Hike Bike Albany NY 12207 

Friday, July 30, 8am to 12pm
Centro Civico Food Drive
230 Green St, Albany NY 12202   

Monday, August 2, 2:30pm
Berne Knox Westerlo School District
1738 Helderberg Trail, Berne NY 12023


Upcoming Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:

Wednesday, July 28, 5pm to 8pm
Alive at Five
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

Friday, August 13, 11am to 2pm
Playstreets 2021
Madison Park, Albany

Saturday, August 28, time TBD
Medusa Fest
28 County Route 351, Rensselaerville


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 and Johnson & Johnson vaccines Monday through Friday, 9am - 3pm, each week at the Albany County Department of Health, 175 Green Street. The 12+ population is currently 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.