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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.

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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 March 16, 2021 3:45pm

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 16, 2021. Last updated March 15, 2021.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information -  As of March 16, 2021 

Suffolk County

  •         325,706 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 6,668
  •         22.0% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose
  •         174,401 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 4,523
  •         Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker
  •         455,365 was the weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccine first doses fully delivered to New York providers during the week 3/8-3/14.

Suffolk County COVID-19 Vaccination Center: Questions and Answers about COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 Viral Testing- On March 15, 2021:

  • 11,633 COVID-19 tests were administered
  • 3,141,509 total tests have been administered since March 2020
  • 652  new cases were reported
  • 171,950 total cases have been reported since March 2020
  • 5.5% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
  • 5.6% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 4.4% positive on a 7-day average
  • 5.9% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 4.5% positive on a 7-day average
  • COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County

Antibody Testing Suffolk County

  • 42,780 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
  • 351,269 total were tested for antibodies

Fatalities, Suffolk County

  • 8 fatalities
  • 3,170 total fatalities

Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data from March 15, 2021

  • 401  individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 12 in 24 hours
  • 45  were new admissions
  • 77 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24 hours
  • 48 patients were in the ICU and intubated
  • 30 were discharged since the last report
  • 12,426 have been discharged since March 22,2020

Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County

  • 3,160  hospital beds, 752 available, 24%
  • 433 ICU beds, 105 available, 24%

 

Current New York State Travel Advisory Information, updated March 11, 2021

COVID Micro-Clusters - New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities

New York State Contact Tracing information

New York State Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard – Long Island

New York State COVID-19 School Reporting

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.

New York Forward

  • 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 4Higher 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

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

 

 

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100 Veterans Memorial Hwy
P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788

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County Road 51
Riverhead, NY 11901