Covid-19 Case Update March 18, 2022

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on March 18, 2022. Last updated March 17, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

•         1,212,196 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 227.
•         1,100,325 people are fully vaccinated, an increase of 241.
•         75.0% percent of the total population is fully vaccinated.
•         79.3% of the population ages 5 and older is fully vaccinated.
•         95.0% of the population ages 18 and older has received at least one dose.
•         86.0% of the population ages 18 and older is fully vaccinated.
•         48.6% of the population ages 18 and older have had a booster dose.
•         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 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- March 17, 2022

•         6,517 COVID-19 tests were administered.
•         7,204,475  total tests have been administered since March 2020.
•         105 new cases were reported.
•         7.1cases per 100k; 6.1 on a 7-day average.
•         424,214 total cases have been reported since March 2020.
•         1.6% tested positive in Suffolk County; 1.6% positive on a 7-day average.
•         2.0% tested positive on Long Island; 1.8% positive on a 7-day average.
•         COVID-19 LOCAL CASE TRACKER https://gisapps.suffolkcountyny.gov/covid19dashboards/

Fatalities, Suffolk County, March 17, 2022

•         2 fatalities
•         4,357 fatalities since March 2020

Hospitalization, Suffolk County, March 17, 2022

•         62  individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 6 in 24 hours.
•         6  were new admissions.
•         8  patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24 hours.
•         5  patients were in the ICU and intubated.
•         11 were discharged since the last report.
•         23,492 have been discharged since March 22, 2020.

Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County

•         2,855 staffed hospital beds, 898 available, 31%
•         374 ICU beds, 119 available, 32%

New York State Links

•         COVID-19 Reinfection Data
•         New York State’s Approach to Isolation and Quarantine
•         New York State COVID-19 Breakthrough Data Report
•         OVID-19 Test Site Finder: Get Information on Coronavirus Testing Near You.
•         COVID-19 School Report Card

NYSDOH Pediatric Reports

•         Pediatric COVID-19 update: January 7, 2022
•         Pediatric COVID-19 update: January 14, 2022
•         Pediatric COVID-19 update: January 21, 2022

CDC COVID Data Tracker

Rates of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations by vaccination status

Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics Treatment Locations

COVID-19 Local Guidance

•         Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine
•         Guidance for School Reopening
•         COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Primary Care Providers, Pharmacies, and Nursing Homes

Frequently Asked Questions: Proof of Full Vaccination or Mask Requirement for Businesses and Venues

Report unsafe business practices, here.