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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 - August 13, 2021, 4:30 p.m.

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on August 13, 2021. Last updated August 12, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of August 13, 2021             

  • 955,504 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 2,662
  • 64.5% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose
  • 77.4% of the population ages 18+ has received at least one dose  
  • 861,808 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 1,478
  • 58.2% 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 August 12, 2021

  • 11,546 COVID-19 tests were administered
  • 4,647,727 total tests have been administered since March 2020
  • 420 new cases were reported
  • 208,440 total cases have been reported since March 2020
  • 4.5% of those tested since March 2021 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
  • 3.6% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 3.8% positive on a 7-day average
  • 3.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.7% positive on a 7-day average
  • COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County

Antibody Testing Suffolk County

  • 70,537 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
  • 395,499 total were tested for antibodies

Fatalities, Suffolk County

  • 2 fatalities
  • 3,425 total fatalities

Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data is from August 12, 2021

  • 142 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 9 in 24 hours
  • 25 were new admissions
  • 27 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24 hours
  • 11 patients were in the ICU and intubated
  • 18 were discharged since the last report
  • 15,049 have been discharged since March 22, 2020

Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County

  • 3,142 hospital beds, 631 available, 20%
  • 398 ICU beds, 121 available, 30%

CDC COVID Data Tracker

COVID-19 Local Guidance
Isolation and Quarantine
Guidance for School Reopening
COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Primary Care Providers

NY Forward reopening guidance that is still in effect
Fairs and festivals, Large-scale performing arts and entertainment, pre-k to grade 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

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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