Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy announced today that there have now been 2,442 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Albany County to date, an increase of 6 since yesterday. Additionally, the number of people under mandatory quarantine has dropped to 600 from 611 yesterday. The five-day average for new daily positives has ticked back up to 6.2 from 6 yesterday, and there are still currently 28 active cases. So far, 8,793 people have completed quarantine. Of those who completed quarantine, 2,414 of them had tested positive and recovered, an increase of 6. 

Among the new positive cases reported today include two healthcare workers or residents of private congregate settings, three who have had close contact to positive cases and one who do not have a clear source of transmission at this time. There was one new hospitalization, but the number of people hospitalized remained at seven, keeping the hospitalization rate at 0.28%. There are now no patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), down from one yesterday. Unfortunately, one county resident passed away due to the virus – a man in his 90’s who was a resident of a private nursing home with underlying health conditions. The county’s death toll now stands at 131.

“My heart breaks for the family and loved ones of the county resident who lost his life. On the same day I have to report the latest death due to the virus, we’re also getting reports that for the first time in two weeks, US jobless claims are going back up,” said County Executive McCoy. “COVID-19 has not gone away, and ultimately we as individuals have to choose whether or not we will take the simple steps to prevent more tragedies and continue the reopening process. Please wear a mask, socially distance yourselves, avoid large crowds and get tested. It’s that easy.”

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 

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, 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.