As of this morning, Albany County has 4 positive cases of COVID-19 in total. We indicated yesterday that our mapping investigation into those who had contact with our first confirmed individuals would continue and likely lead to quarantine and testing. Our two new cases are directly related to one of those individuals. They had already been quarantined at home, remain there and are recovering.  The Guilderland School District has closed today per guidelines established by the Governor earlier this week regarding sanitizing and then re-assessing.

This is an evolving situation and I will continue to say that the numbers of positive cases will go up as more people are tested. I urge you to remain calm. The plans are in place to test and monitor individuals for this virus. I continue to advise everyone to stay home if you’re sick; wash your hands frequently; don’t touch your face and cough and sneeze by covering your mouth, preferably with a tissue and then throwing it out.

I will provide an update at 1030am for credentialed media in the Cahill room in the Albany County Office Building and other regular updates as this changes... and it will continue to change. We are prepared.