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 62% has been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 77.2%. 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 24,707 to date, with 31 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 2.9%, and the Capital Region’s rate is now up to 3.1%.

Among the new cases of COVID identified in the county, 13 had close contacts to positive cases, two reported traveling out of state, 14 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 139 active cases in the county, up from 122 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine is now up to 243 from 225. So far, 80,493 people have completed quarantine to date. Of those who completed quarantine, 24,568 of them had tested positive and recovered – an increase of twelve 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.

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:

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.