Covid-19 Case Update April 22, 2022

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on April 22, 2022. Last updated April 21, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

• 1,218,760 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 748.
• 1,107,005, people are fully vaccinated, an increase of 244.
• 75.7% percent of the total population is fully vaccinated.
• 80.0% 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. (The percent of the population coverage metrics are capped at 95%.)
• 86.7% of the population ages 18 and older is fully vaccinated.
• 49.5% of the population ages 18 and older has had a booster dose.
• 47.6% of the population ages 12 and older has 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- April 21, 2022

• 9,647  COVID-19 tests were administered.
• 7,431,579 total tests have been administered since March 2020.
• 671 new cases were reported.
• 45.3 cases per 100k; 27.0 on a 7-day average.
• 432,774 total cases have been reported since March 2020.
• 5.6% tested positive in Suffolk County; 5.3% positive on a 7-day average.
• 6.6% tested positive on Long Island; 6.2% positive on a 7-day average.
• COVID-19 LOCAL CASE TRACKER https://gisapps.suffolkcountyny.gov/covid19dashboards/

Fatalities, Suffolk County, April 21, 2022

• 0 fatalities
• 4,375 fatalities since March 2020

Daily Hospitalization Summary for 4/21/22

Hospitalization, Suffolk County

•         82 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours.
•         17 were new admissions.
•         12 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24 hours.^.
•         3  patients were in the ICU and intubated.
•         14 were discharged since the last report.
•         23,795 have been discharged since March 22, 2020.

Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County

•         2,747 staffed hospital beds, 870 available, 32%
•         374 ICU beds, 124 available, 33%

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

·          COVID-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 for Schools and Isolation and Quarantine

·         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.