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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

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COVID-19 CASE UPDATE - January 1, 2022

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on January 1, 2021. Last updated December 31, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information, for December 31

  • 1,165,222 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 207.
  • 1,048,605 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 569.
  • 78.7% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose.
  • 91.5% of the population ages 18 and older has received at least one dose.
  • 70.8% percent of the total population is fully vaccinated.
  • 83.5% of the population ages 18 and older is fully vaccinated.
  • 81.3% of the population ages 12 and older is fully vaccinated.
  • 75.4% of the population ages 5 and older is fully vaccinated.
  • Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker.
  • Vaccination rates by zip code
  • Walk-in vaccination clinics are offering COVID vaccines to Suffolk County residents who are age 5 and older as well as booster doses to all who are eligible. Appointments are recommended. 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 Case Tracker- December 31, 2021

  • 24,771 COVID-19 tests were administered
  • 6,425,164 total tests have been administered since March 2020
  • 6,803 new cases were reported
  • 459.3 cases per 100k;  308.3 on a 7-day average
  • 327,038 total cases have been reported since March 2020
  • 27.5% tested positive in Suffolk County; 23.4% positive on a 7-day average
  • 26.4% tested positive on Long Island; 22.7% positive on a 7-day average
  • COVID-19 LOCAL CASE TRACKER map
  • COVID Antibodies: On December 31, 2021: 103,171 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies; 431,437 total were tested for antibodies.   

Fatalities, Suffolk County, December 31, 2021

  • 8 fatalities:
  • 3,813 fatalities since March 2020

Hospitalization, Suffolk County, December 31, 2021

  • 709 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 69 in 24 hours
  • 149 were new admissions
  • 107 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 15 in 24 hours
  • 49  patients were in the ICU and intubated
  • 110 were discharged since the last report
  • 18,751 have been discharged since March 22, 2020

Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County

  • 3,101 hospital beds, 849 available, 27%
  • 378 ICU beds, 88 available, 23%

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New York State Contact Tracing information

 

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