Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced today that as of this morning, there have now been 2,066 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Albany County to date, an increase of 13 since yesterday. Additionally, there are now 580 people under mandatory quarantine, up from 544. The five-day average for new daily positive cases has now increased to 16.8 from 16 yesterday. There are currently 84 active cases, up from 77 yesterday. So far, 6,256 individuals have completed quarantine, with 1,982 of them having tested positive and recovered.

There are still currently 2 individuals hospitalized and the hospitalization rate remains at 0.09%.  There were no new hospitalizations overnight and there are still no individuals 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. 

“Our Department of Health and contact tracers are working around the clock to track down those who attended the massive backyard party on Hudson Avenue in Albany on the Fourth of July, and we’ve now identified 11 positive cases so far. Their important work will ensure that the mistakes and recklessness of the relative few do not spiral out of control and impact the community,” said County Executive McCoy. 

“If you were at that party, please do the right thing and self-isolate, wear a mask and get tested. While our infections are rising, we haven’t had to report a new death in over two weeks now and there were no new hospitalizations since yesterday. There is still time to turn this around,” he continued.

Those who were at the party should call the Albany County Department of Health at (518) 447-4640 to get expedited testing.

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 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 

The County Executive continues to offer two gallons of hand sanitizer to businesses, nonprofits, churches and others 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.

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. 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.