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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

COVID-19 Related Letters

Report At-Home COVID-19 Positive Test Result

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 May 18, 2021 4:45pm

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on May 18, 2021. Last updated May 17, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of May 18, 2021  

  •         766,895 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 4,781
  •         51.8% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose
  •         64.1% of the population ages 18+ has received at least one dose  
  •         631,292 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 7,146
  •         42.6% percent of the total population of 1,481,093 have completed their vaccine series
  •         Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker
  •         417,070 was the weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccine first doses fully delivered to New York providers during the week 5/10-5/16.
  •         Walk-in vaccination clinics are offering vaccine to residents who are age 12+. No appointment is needed. Medical practitioners and EMS are on-site at all times to answer questions and tend to concerns. Click here for locations and times. Answers to your vaccine questions can be found on this page, as well.
  •         If you are confined to your home and wish to receive your COVID-19 vaccination, call 311. We will take your name and you will be called to schedule your free vaccination at home.

COVID-19 Viral Testing- On May 17, 2021

  • 7,895 COVID-19 tests were administered
  • 4,025,206 total tests have been administered since March 2020
  • 68 new cases were reported
  • 199,660 total cases have been reported since March 2020
  • 5.0% of those tested since March 2021 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
  • 0.9% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 1.0% positive on a 7-day average
  • 0.8% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 0.9% positive on a 7-day average
  • COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County

Antibody Testing Suffolk County

  • 54,255 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
  • 373,452 total were tested for antibodies

Fatalities, Suffolk County

  •          0 fatalities
  • 3,381 total fatalities

Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data is from May 17, 2021

  • 133 individuals were hospitalized, an  increase of 9 in 24 hours
  • 11 were new admissions
  • 30 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
  • 17 patients were in the ICU and intubated
  • 6 were discharged since the last report
  • 14,421 have been discharged since March 22,2020

 Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County

  • 3,146 hospital beds, 1007 available, 32%
  • 435 ICU beds, 120 available, 28%

 

 Current New York State Travel Advisory Information, updated April 10, 2021

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

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

 

 

 

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Suffolk County Government

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P.O. Box 6100
Hauppauge, NY 11788

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County Road 51
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