Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on November 18, 2020. Last updated November 17, 2020
On November 17:
- 1,269,265 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 11,360 tests
- 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
- 3.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.3% positive on a 7-day average
- 3.8% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 3.4% positive on a 7-day average
Tested Positive for COVID-19
- 54,485 total cases
- 430 new cases
Antibody Testing
- 291,675 total were tested for antibodies
- 30,644 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
Fatalities
- 1 fatality
- 2,029 total fatalities
Hospitalization data from November 17, 2020
- 103 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 3 in 24 hours
- 22 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
- 6 Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
- 13 new admissions
- 10 discharged
- 6,194 discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity
- 2,980 hospital beds, 699 available, 23 percent
- 378 ICU beds 93 available, 25 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–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 updated 11-2-2020