Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced today that as of this morning, there have now been 1,948 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Albany County to date, an increase of 4 since yesterday. Additionally, there are now 223 people under mandatory quarantine. The five-day average for new daily positive cases is now 9.4, down from 9.8 yesterday. There are currently 47 active cases of COVID-19. So far, 5,869 individuals have completed quarantine, with 1,901 of them having tested positive and recovered.  

There are currently two individuals hospitalized and the hospitalization is 0.10%, unchanged from yesterday. There were no new hospitalizations overnight and no one is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). There have been no new deaths reported since June 24, keeping the death toll for Albany County at 121 since the outbreak began. 

County Executive McCoy also announced Week 8 of the Albany County Stay Safe teen challenge in partnership with Albany Police Athletic League and AT&T: Vacation or Staycation? As infection numbers and hospitalizations rise in many other states, people are putting their planned vacations on hold and opting for staycations instead. Teens between the ages of 13 and 18 are encouraged to post a photo or video to Instagram showing how they’re having still having fun while following social distancing guidelines with the hashtag #AlbanyCountyStaySafe. Post them by 11:59pm on Saturday July 11 for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local business. 

The County Executive continues to offer two gallons of hand sanitizer to businesses who have filed their health and safety plan affirmation statements. Anyone interested who has not already received any hand sanitizer can go to the back of the Times Union Center by taking Market Street, follow the ramp to the right and call (518) 487-2023 when you arrive. This will run each week, Monday through Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

Below is this week’s schedule for Albany County’s walk-up COVID-19 mobile testing sites, a collaboration with the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center. The schedule is based on demand and mobile site locations are updated weekly based on that need.  Testing is for those experiencing symptoms, essential workers and those returning to work 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

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

Rotating Locations & Dates for the Week of July 6
The full updated schedule can be found at the Albany County website here.

• Tuesday, July 7, 9am – 11am 
Watervliet Health Center, 1804 Second Ave, Watervliet

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 encourages 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 during the ongoing pandemic and gun violence in the City of Albany, the Albany County Mental Health Support Line is available seven days a week, now from 8am to 5pm 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.