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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 July 17, 2021 4:45pm

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on July 17, 2021. Last updated July 16, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of July 17, 2021  
•    901,406 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 1,482
•    60.9% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose
•    73.6% of the population ages 18+ has received at least one dose  
•    826,433 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 1,357
•    55.7% percent of the total population has completed the COVID-19 vaccine series
•    Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker
•    Vaccination rates by zip code
•    Walk-in vaccination clinics are offering vaccine to residents who are age 12 and older. 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 and parental consent forms. 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 July 16, 2021
•    6,073 COVID-19 tests were administered
•    4,449,731 total tests have been administered since March 2020
•    75 new cases were reported
•    202,195 total cases have been reported since March 2020
•    4.5% of those tested since March 2021 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
•    1.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 1.2% positive on a 7-day average
•    1.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 1.4% positive on a 7-day average
•    COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County
Antibody Testing Suffolk County
•    65,248 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
•    388,243 total were tested for antibodies
Fatalities, Suffolk County 
•    0 fatalities
•    3,407 total fatalities
Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data is from July 16, 2021
•    31 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
•    7 new admissions
•    5  patient was in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
•    1 patient was in the ICU and intubated
•    4 discharged since the last report
•    14,839 have been discharged since March 22,2020
Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County
•    3,101 hospital beds, 664 available, 21%
•    394 ICU beds, 106 available, 27%
 
 CDC COVID Data Tracker
NY Forward reopening guidance that is still in effect
Fairs and festivals, Large-scale performing arts and entertainment, pre-k to grace 12 schools, Professional sports with fans, public transportation
Current New York State Travel Advisory Information
As of June 25, 2021, the New York State Travel Advisory is no longer in effect.  As such, travelers arriving in New York are no longer required to submit traveler health forms. All travelers, domestic and international, should continue to follow all CDC travel requirements.
New York State Contact Tracing information
New York State Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard – Long Island
COVID-19 Guidance 
Includes information on Isolation and Quarantine, FAQs 
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.


 
 

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