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Several treatments for COVID-19 are now available to those at higher risk for progression to severe disease, but not currently sick enough to require hospital care. These medications are free, but require a prescription from a healthcare provider. If you test positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk for severe illness, ask your healthcare provider if you are eligible to receive medication to treat COVID-19. If you do not have a healthcare provider, you can call 311 and ask to be connected to a communicable disease nurse who can assist you in finding care. Healthcare providers can also ask to speak with a communicable disease nurse to learn more about COVID-19 treatment options. If you are a healthcare provider, click here for more information

Those at risk for severe illness are more likely to be hospitalized, require intensive care, and may die due to COVID-19. Risk factors for severe COVID-19 infection include age over 65 and/or certain medical conditions. Find out more here.

COVID-19 Case Tracker

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Harvard Health Publishing has created and translated accessible COVID-19 information into 37 different languages to help all patients, especially immigrants and non-English speaking communities, stay informed and healthy. These materials are freely available to the general public without any copyright restrictions.
The website can be found here: www.covid19healthliteracyproject.com

English fact sheets can be found here: covid19healthliteracyproject.com

COVID-19 News

Covid-19 Case Update October 5, 2020 5:30pm

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on October 5, 2020 . Last updated October 4, 2020. 

Total Persons Tested

865,979  COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 5724 tests        

5.4 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19

0.9 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour period tested positive for COVID-19

0.9  percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour period tested positive for COVID-19

Tested Positive for COVID-19

46,891 total cases

49 new cases

Antibody Testing

270,728 total were tested for antibodies

28,670 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies

Fatalities

0 fatalities

2,015 total fatalities

Hospitalization numbers from October 4, 2020

25 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 1in 24 hours

7 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),an increase of 3  in 24 hours

4 new admissions

1 discharged

5,928 discharged since March 22

Hospital Capacity

3,023 hospital beds, 861 available, 28 percent

379 ICU beds 109 available, 29 percent

Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”

Suffolk County COVID-19 Guidance
Includes information on Isolation and Quarantine, FAQs Regarding School Reopening, Guidance for Employers

COVID-19 Resources and Services in Suffolk County
Includes information on viral and antibody testing, telemedicine, blood plasma donations, mental health resources, low income resources and more

New York State Contact Tracing information

New York Forward Reopening Guide

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3 

Phase 4- Current phase

COVID-19 Guidance
Includes information on Isolation and Quarantine, FAQs Regarding School Reopening, and Guidance for Employers

COVID-19 Resources and Services in Suffolk County
Includes information on viral and antibody testing, telemedicine, blood plasma donations, mental health resources, low income resources, support and relief programs, resources for families with children, and more.

NY Forward Statewide Guidelines

NEW YORK STATE COVID-19 TRAVEL ADVISORY

International Travel:
On September 28, 2020,  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order reminding international travelers entering New York from Level 2 and 3 countries (countries the CDC identifies as high or moderate risk for transmission of COVID-19) to quarantine and fill out the NYS Department of Health traveler health form to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. New York State has since March 2020, required a mandatory quarantine for any traveler entering New York from a Level 2 or Level 3 country. Since the CDC has continued to roll back their screening measures at airports accepting international flights, this measure is necessary to link travelers to the Suffolk County Department of Health for contact tracing purposes. The New York State Commissioner of Health will expand his Emergency Health Order, which authorizes the imposition of civil penalties, if individuals refuse to fill out the required form.

Domestic Travel:
Beginning on June 25, 2020, persons traveling to New York, New Jersey or Connecticut from any state that has an infection rate above 10 per 100,000 on the seven-day rolling average or 10 percent of the total population positive on a seven-day rolling average are required to quarantine for 14-days. New York State requirements and a listing of states with significant rate of COVID-19 transmission can be found here.

The New York State Department of Health Traveler Health Form and Precautionary Quarantine Requirements can be found here.

 

 

 

 

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