Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy today provided the latest update on the county’s progress on vaccinations and controlling the spread of the Coronavirus. As of yesterday, 72.5% of all Albany County residents have received at least the first dose of the vaccine, and 66.6% have been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 83.6%. More information on vaccination rates around the state 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 31,125 to date, with 111 new positive cases identified since yesterday. The county’s five-day average of new daily positive cases decreased to 76.8. 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 rate is now down to 3.3% and the Capital Region’s average remained at 3.6%.

Among the new daily cases of COVID identified in the county, 37 had close contacts to positive cases, 68 did not have clear sources of infection at this time, two reported traveling out of state and four are healthcare workers or residents of congregate living settings. There are now 512 active cases in the county, up from 489 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine jumped to 1,026 from 902. So far 97,561 people have completed quarantine to date. Of those who completed quarantine, 30,613 of them had tested positive and recovered – an increase of 83 additional recoveries.
 
County Executive McCoy reported that there were six new hospitalizations since yesterday, and there are now a total of 37 county residents currently hospitalized with the Coronavirus – a net increase of three. Nine of those hospital patients are in ICU’s, up from eight yesterday. There are no new COVID deaths to report and the death toll for Albany County still stands at 423 since the outbreak began.

“While I’m happy that there weren’t any new COVID deaths today, I still have to report six new hospitalizations and more than 100 new infections, the second consecutive day new daily cases have been in the triple digits,” said County Executive McCoy. “Vaccinations, mask wearing and testing continue to be our best weapons against COVID. As the virus continues to spread at an alarming rate, I’m urging everyone to get the shot if they haven’t already, and to get a booster dose at any of our pop up clinics, if they’re eligible.”

Anyone eligible to receive a COVID vaccine booster dose and would like to receive one from the Albany County Department of Health will be required to provide their vaccination card or the Excelsior Pass Plus in order to view the formula type, lot number and date of the inoculation. More information on the booster dose can be found at the New York State website here.


Upcoming Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:
  
Thursday, October 28, 4:30pm to 6:30pm
(Pfizer, Moderna and J & J Boosters, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Doses of Pfizer and Moderna; Johnson & Johnson)
Colonie Central High School
1 Raider Blvd, Colonie, NY

Saturday, November 6, 10 am to 12pm
(Pfizer and Moderna Boosters, 1st, & 2nd Doses; Johnson & Johnson)
Breakfast with Grand Street Community Arts
Corner of Madison Ave. & Grand St, Albany, NY

Saturday, November 6, 10 am to 12pm
(Pfizer and Moderna Boosters, 1st, & 2nd Doses; Johnson & Johnson)
Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School
1793 Helderberg Trail, Berne


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.

COVID-19 testing continues to be available throughout Albany County and the Capital Region. Help finding a testing site near you can be found at the New York State website here and the Albany County website here.