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, 70.6% of all Albany County residents have received at least the first dose of the vaccine, and 64.7% have been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 81.5%. 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 total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Albany County is now at 27,675 to date, with 106 new positive cases identified since yesterday. The county’s five-day average of new daily positive cases is now up to 73.8. 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 4.5%, and the Capital Region’s rate remained at 4.4%.

Among the new daily cases of COVID identified in the county, 28 had close contacts to positive cases, 74 did not have clear sources of infection at this time, two reported traveling and two are healthcare workers or residents of congregate living settings. There are now 461 active cases in the county, up from 424 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine increased to 913 from 804. So far 87,143 people have completed quarantine to date. Of those who completed quarantine, 27,214 of them had tested positive and recovered – an increase of 63 additional recoveries.
 
The County Executive reported that there were eight new hospitalizations since yesterday, and 34 county residents are now hospitalized with the virus. There are currently seven patients in ICU’s, down from nine yesterday. There are no new COVID deaths to report, and the death toll for Albany County still stands at 400 since the outbreak began.


Upcoming Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics (all offering Pfizer vaccine):
  
Thursday, September 16, 1pm to 3pm
Treatment & Recovery Works Rally
1 Quay Street, Albany, NY

Saturday, September 18, 8am to 10am 
Medusa Pancake Breakfast
Medusa Firehouse
28 County Route 351, Rensselaerville, NY

Saturday, September 18, 1pm to 4pm
Innovation Block Party
Ezra Prentice Albany Housing Authority
South Pearl Street, Albany, NY

Wednesday, September 22, 9am to 12pm
DePaula Auto Group
1101 Central Ave, Albany, NY

Wednesday, September 22, 5pm to 7pm
Shaker Middle School
475 Watervliet Shaker Road Latham, 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 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 or the Albany County Department of Health at (518) 447-4580.