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, 75.2% of all Albany County residents have received at least the first dose of the vaccine, and 67.5% have been fully vaccinated. The first dose vaccination rate for the county’s 18+ population is now up to 84.7%. 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 33,757 to date, with 188 new positive cases identified since yesterday. The county’s five-day average of new daily positive cases is now up to 115.6. 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 still 5.0% and the Capital Region’s average rate is now 7.0%.

There are now 649 active cases in the county, up from 611 yesterday. The number of people under mandatory quarantine increased to 1,251 from 1,116. So far 104,828 people have completed quarantine to date. Of those who completed quarantine, 33,108 of them had tested positive and recovered – an increase of 137 additional recoveries.

County Executive McCoy reported that there were four new hospitalizations since yesterday, and there are a total of 39 county residents currently hospitalized with the Coronavirus. Four of those hospital patients are in ICU’s, unchanged from yesterday. Unfortunately, there is one new COVID death to report – a man in his 80’s. The death toll for Albany County now stands at 441 since the outbreak began.

“On a day when families are gathering together, it’s sad that another Albany County resident has died of COVID-19.  I send my sympathy to his family,” said County Executive McCoy. “I had hoped that the virus would have been over by now and that as families and friends share a Thanksgiving meal, they wouldn’t have to worry about COVID-19. That is still not the case when looking at the dramatic number of new positive cases reported today. Do the right thing. Please protect those you love by following the guidelines. When inside, it’s best to wear a mask, especially if anyone with you is unvaccinated. Stay six feet apart, cough and sneeze into your arm and encourage anyone who hasn’t been vaccinated to get a shot. Those who are vaccinated should get a booster if it’s been six months since that last shot. This is the beginning of the holiday season. We all need to do whatever we can to make sure it’s safe for everyone and to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

Upcoming School-Based Vaccination Clinics (please note that all vaccinations are by appointment only. Scheduling for pediatric shots for the 5-11 population will be handled by individual schools directly with parents of students from those specific schools. Pfizer 12+ 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and booster shots, as well as Moderna 18+ 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and booster shots will be available by appointment as well):

• Tuesday, November 30, from 10am to 12pm
  • Albany International Airport (exact location TBD)
  • Albany Shaker Rd, Colonie, NY

• Thursday, December 2, from 4:30 to 7pm
  • Menands Union Free School
  • 19 Wards Lane, Menands, NY

• Wednesday, December 8, from 4:30 to 7pm
  • Blue Creek Elementary School
  • 100 Clinton St., Latham, NY

• Monday, December 13, from 4:30 to 7pm
  • Guilderland Elementary School
  • 2225 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY

• Tuesday, December 14, from 4:30 to 7pm
  • Stephen & Harriet Myers Middle School
  • 100 Elbel Court, Albany, NY

• Thursday, December 16, from 4:30 to 7pm
  • Sand Creek Middle School
  • 329 Sand Creek Road, Albany, NY

Residents can also receive free Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines (including booster shots) Monday through Friday, 9am - 3pm, each week at the Albany County Department of Health, 175 Green Street. Aside from Wednesdays, appointments are now required, which can be made at the link here.  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.

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 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. 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.