Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced today that as of this morning, there have now been 1,955 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Albany County to date, an increase of 2 since yesterday. Additionally, there are now 281 people under mandatory quarantine. The five-day average for new daily positive cases is now 7.2, down from 7.6 yesterday. There are currently 52 active cases of COVID-19. So far, 5,894 individuals have completed quarantine, with 1,903 of them having tested positive and recovered.  

There are currently 2 individuals hospitalized and the hospitalization is at 0.1%, down from three individuals and 0.15% yesterday, respectively. There were no new hospitalizations overnight and there is now no one in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Yesterday, there was one person in the ICU. There have been no new deaths reported since June 24, keeping the death toll for Albany County at 121 since the outbreak began. 

“It has now been two weeks since I’ve had to report a new COVID-related death in the county, and this really is something we should all be proud of. Every death is tragedy, period. The sacrifices Albany County residents and businesses are making are paying off and I want to thank each and every one of them for doing the right thing,” said County Executive McCoy. “But the coronavirus isn’t done with us yet. The only way we will be able to continue saving lives and continue the reopening process is by staying the course, wearing masks, socially distancing ourselves and getting tested.”

The County Executive reminds local nonprofit organizations that a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for funding for summer youth programs was issued Friday. In order to help address the gun violence witness in the City of Albany, Albany County is looking to fund organizations with experience providing healthy, safe and rewarding experiences during the summer months in the realms of sports, arts, music and more. Applications will need to be submitted by close of business on Monday, July 13. All questions and submissions should be directed at the Albany County Division of Purchasing at (518)447-7140 or by going to their county website here. Vendors can also register to apply here.

The County Executive continues to offer two gallons of hand sanitizer to businesses who have filed their health and safety plan affirmation statements, and invites local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Chambers of Commerce and others to help distribute to their members. 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 the remainder of 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

• Friday – 8:30am – 10:30am 

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.