Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced today that as of this morning, there are 1,792 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Albany County to date, an increase of 14 since Friday. Additionally, there are now 606 people under mandatory quarantine and 6 people under precautionary quarantine. The five-day average for new daily positives is now down to 9. So far, 4,849 individuals have completed quarantine, with 1,457 of them having tested positive and recovered.

Tragically, two county residents passed away due to the virus – both are women in their 70’s with underlying health conditions – bringing the county’s death toll to 115. There are currently 12 individuals hospitalized. That brings the hospitalization rate down to 0.66% since Friday. There are three individuals in Intensive Care Units (ICU).

The County Executive urged those participating in rallies and protests to do so peacefully and safely.

“I support your right to protest but please wear a mask and socially distance. I also ask that you be respectful of others and not resort to violence,” said County Executive McCoy.

“When it comes to staying six feet apart, I know that isn’t always possible. So, I urge those who have participated in these events to go to our free, walk up testing site on Wednesday, June 10^th at 20 Warren Street in Albany from 9am to 11am,” he continued.

Those being tested should bring an ID and insurance card (if they have it). If not, people will be tested at no charge to the individual.

The County Executive also reminded the public that metered and time-limited parking restrictions will be enforced once again starting on Monday, June 8 at 8am after an announcement by Mayor Kathy Sheehan.

Next week’s schedule for Albany County’s walk-up mobile testing sites is below. Please note that testing is now available for essential workers and those returning to work, as well as the updated timeframes for each site. To date, 1,664 people have gotten tested at these sites. The schedule is based on demand and mobile site locations are updated weekly based on that need. The schedule for next week’s testing sites will be posted to the Albany County website. All testing is by appointment only, after being screened for symptoms over the phone. To be screened, please call (518) 465-4771.

Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center - 920 Lark Drive, Albany

• Tuesday: 8:30 – 10:30am
• Wednesday: 8:30 – 10:30am
• Friday: 8:30 – 10:30am

Rotating Locations & Dates for the Week of June 8

The full updated schedule can be found here.

• Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 – 11:00am
  Watervliet Health Center, 1804 Second Ave, Watervliet
• Wednesday, June 10, 9:00 – 11:00am 
  Capital South Campus, 20 Warren St, Albany
• Thursday, June 11, 9:00 – 11:00am 
  Front of the Rensselaer County Administration Building, 1600 7th Ave, Troy

County Executive McCoy continues to highlight the testing site in Albany County at Priority 1 Urgent Care that is now also providing antibody testing, located in Hamilton Square at 2080 Western Avenue in Guilderland. The partnership was made possible by Albany County supplying the facility with critical personal protective equipment for the staff and supplemental test kits. Testing will be reimbursed by an individual’s health insurance, and will be done by appointments only after patients come in to be screened for expanded CDC symptoms. Priority 1 is also now doing antibody testing. To schedule an appointment, you can call (518) 867-8040.

County Executive McCoy also encouraged those who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to register for the drive-thru community testing site at Rite Aid, 1863 Central Avenue in Colonie. Testing is free for those who are eligible based on CDC guidelines and are at least 18 years old. It’s available between 9am and 5pm, seven days a week by appointment only. Registration is now available at www.riteaid.com. Tests will be conducted from within an individual’s car with self-swab nasal tests and with the help of a pharmacist.

For those experiencing stress, anxiety or depression while confined to their homes for extended periods of time, the Albany County COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line is available seven days a week from 8am to 8pm at (518) 269-6634. Anyone experiencing a psychiatric emergency should still call the Albany County Mobile Crisis Team at (518) 549–6500. The 24-hour sexual assault hotline number is (518) 447-7716.

The County Executive continues to offer online videos on coping, crafts and reading, AAU karate, exercise, proper use of personal protective equipment and more.