Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on November 1, 2020. Last updated October 31, 2020
- 1,097,274 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 10,200 tests
- 4.5 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
- 1.4 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour period tested positive for COVID-19
- 1.4 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour period tested positive for COVID-19
Tested Positive for COVID-19
- 49,538 total cases
- 142 new cases
Antibody Testing
- 285,523 total were tested for antibodies
- 30,056 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
Fatalities
- 1 fatality
- 2021 total fatalities
Hospitalization data from October 30, 2020
- 40 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 5 in 24 hours
- 6 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24 hours
- 4 new admissions
- 8 discharged
- 6,065 discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity
- 2996 hospital beds, 878 available, 29 percent
- 384 ICU beds 109 available, 28 percent
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
COVID Micro-Clusters - New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
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 – Construction: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Retail Trade; Manufacturing; Wholesale Trade; Higher Education, Research
- Phase 2 – Offices; Real Estate; Essential & Phase II In-Store Retail; Vehicle Sales, Leases & Rentals; Retail Rental, Repair & Cleaning; Commercial Building Management: Hair Salons and Barbershops; Outdoor & Take-Out/Delivery Food Services
- Phase 3 – Food Services; Personal Care
- Phase 4–Current phase- Higher Education; Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools; Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment; Low Risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment; Media Production; Professional Sports Competitions with No Fans; Malls; Gyms and Fitness Centers; Gaming Facilities; Movie Theatres; Ski Facilities
Complaints about Noncompliance with Covid-19 Guidelines
- Report Unsafe Business Practices here.
- To report an in-progress noncompliant event that requires immediate response by law enforcement, call 631-852-COPS.
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.
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.
As of November 4,
Travelers who were in another state for more than 24 hours may "test out" of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. To test-out:
- Travelers must obtain a test within three days of departure from that state.
- The traveler must, upon arrival in New York, quarantine for three days.
- On day four of their quarantine, the traveler must obtain seek another COVID test. If both tests come back negative, the traveler may exit quarantine early upon receipt of the second negative diagnostic test.
Travelers who were in another state for less than 24 hours do not need a test prior to their departure from the other state, and do not need to quarantine upon arrival in New York State. However, the traveler must fill out the traveler information form upon entry into New York State, and take a COVID diagnostic test four days after their arrival in New York.
Travelers from states that are contiguous with New York continue to be exempt from the travel advisory; however, unnecessary travel among these states is discouraged while infection rates remain above recommended levels.
Essential workers continue to be exempt as well.
The New York State Department of Health Traveler Health Form and Precautionary Quarantine Requirements, as well as a list of states with significant rate of COVID-19 transmission can be found here.