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, 66.4% of Albany County’s population has received at least the first dose, and 61.9% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 77.1%. 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 24,676 to date, with 33 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 2.7%, and the Capital Region’s rate is now up to 2.9%.

Among the new cases of COVID identified in the county, 18 had close contacts to positive cases, two reported traveling out of state, 11 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 122 active cases in the county, up from 106 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine is now up to 225 from 180. So far, 80,431 people have completed quarantine to date. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,554 of them had tested positive and recovered – an increase of 15 recoveries since the last update.

The County Executive reported that there was one new hospitalization since yesterday, and eight county residents remain hospitalized with the virus. There are still no patients currently in ICU’s. Additionally, there were no new COVID deaths to report, and the death toll for Albany County still stands at 388 since the outbreak began.

“Given the growing COVID infection rates in Albany County, the Capital Region and New York State, I want to remind residents that they should continue to get tested if they’re experiencing flu-like symptoms or if they think they may have been exposed, and they should stay home when possible. We still haven’t beaten the Coronavirus, and there are still too many people who haven’t been vaccinated, which is allowing the virus to spread and mutate,” said County Executive McCoy.

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:

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:

Thursday, July 29, 4pm to 7pm
Mokhiber Wine & Liquor
366 S Pearl Street, Albany, NY
(Effort lead by Larry Mokhiber and Assemblyman John McDonald III – Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available)

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

Tuesday, August 3, 10am to 1pm
Albany Housing Authority
200 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY

Friday, August 6, time TBD
Capital District Boys & Girls Club
21 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY

Friday, August 13, 11am to 1pm
Bleecker Stadium, Albany Youth Workforce (please note the new location)
721 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY

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

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