Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced today that as of this morning, there are 1,799 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Albany County to date, an increase of 7 since yesterday. Additionally, there are now 558 people under mandatory quarantine and 6 people under precautionary quarantine. The five-day average for new daily positives is now 9. So far, 4,915 individuals have completed quarantine, with 1,482 of them having tested positive and recovered. The recovery rate for Albany County now stands at 82.37%.

There have been no county residents reported to have passed away overnight, keeping the death toll at 115. There are currently 13 individuals hospitalized, bringing the hospitalization rate to 0.7%, up slightly from 0.66% on Sunday. There is currently one individual in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). 

“While our Albany County Stay Safe teen challenge can be a fun and productive way to pass the time safely during the ongoing pandemic, it also sends an important message not only to teens, but their families and the public at a pivotal time for our region and the entire state. Reopening the economy does not mean we’re going back to business as usual,” said County Executive McCoy. 

“So whether you’re at the park, walking down the street or going to a the grocery store or a restaurant for outdoor dining, it’s absolutely critical to wear a mask or keep six feet of distance between you and those who aren’t your immediate family. If we’re not careful, we’re risking the health and safety of others, as well as the timeline of our reopening and getting people back to work. I’m asking everyone to please continue to do their part to keep this curve flat,” he continued.

The theme for Week 4 of the #AlbanyCountyStaySafe teen challenge, a partnership between Albany County, the Albany Police Athletic League and AT&T, is “Recycling Week.” They’re asking those between the ages of 13 and 18 to post a photo or video on new ways to cut back on waste being sent to landfills during the COVID-19 pandemic with the hashtag #AlbanyCountyStaySafe by Saturday, June 13 at 11:59pm. Winners will receive a $25 gift card to a local business. County Executive McCoy also announced the winners of the Week 2 challenge: Jakiem Walden and Colin Ingraham showing their appreciation for their teachers during a time of distanced learning.

This 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. 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. 

Appointment-free testing will be available at the Capital South Campus site on Wednesday for first responders and individuals who have participated in recent protests and rallies. Those interested are asked to bring an ID and insurance (if you have it). If you don’t have insurance, it is free.

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, 9am – 11am 
  Watervliet Health Center, 1804 Second Ave, Watervliet
• Wednesday, June 10, 9am – 11am 
  Capital South Campus, 20 Warren St, Albany
• Thursday, June 11, 9am – 11am  
  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, which 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.