Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on October 24, 2020 . Last updated October 23, 2020.
1,027,281 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 9,623 tests
4.7 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
1.6 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour period tested positive for COVID-19
1.7 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour period tested positive for COVID-19
Tested Positive for COVID-19
48,562 total cases
163 new cases
Antibody Testing
281,860 total were tested for antibodies
29,717 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
Fatalities
0 fatalities
2,019 total fatalities
Hospitalization numbers from October 23, 2020
36 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 2 in 24 hours
5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24 hours
9 new admissions
6 discharged
6,020 discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity
3003 hospital beds, 748 available, 25 percent
382 ICU beds 86 available, 23 percent
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
COVID Micro-Clusters - New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities
Suffolk County COVID-19 Guidance
Includes information on Isolation and Quarantine, FAQs Regarding School Reopening, Guidance for Employers
COVID-19 Resources and Services in Suffolk County
Includes information on viral and antibody testing, telemedicine, blood plasma donations, mental health resources, low income resources and more
New York State Contact Tracing information
New York Forward Reopening Guide
Phase 1 – Construction: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Retail Trade; Manufacturing; Wholesale Trade; Higher Education, Research
Phase 2 – Offices; Real Estate; Essential & Phase II In-Store Retail; Vehicle Sales, Leases & Rentals; Retail Rental, Repair & Cleaning; Commercial Building Management: Hair Salons and Barbershops; Outdoor & Take-Out/Delivery Food Services
Phase 3 – Food Services; Personal Care
Phase 4–Current phase- Higher Education; Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools; Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment; Low Risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment; Media Production; Professional Sports Competitions with No Fans; Malls; Gyms and Fitness Centers; Gaming Facilities; Movie Theatres; Ski Facilities
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.
COVID-19 Guidance
Includes information on Isolation and Quarantine, FAQs Regarding School Reopening, and Guidance for Employers
COVID-19 Resources and Services in Suffolk County
Includes information on viral and antibody testing, telemedicine, blood plasma donations, mental health resources, low income resources, support and relief programs, resources for families with children, and more.
NEW YORK STATE COVID-19 TRAVEL ADVISORY
International Travel:
On September 28, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed an executive order reminding international travelers entering New York from Level 2 and 3 countries (countries the CDC identifies as high or moderate risk for transmission of COVID-19) to quarantine and fill out the NYS Department of Health traveler health form to further prevent the spread of COVID-19. New York State has since March 2020, required a mandatory quarantine for any traveler entering New York from a Level 2 or Level 3 country. Since the CDC has continued to roll back their screening measures at airports accepting international flights, this measure is necessary to link travelers to the Suffolk County Department of Health for contact tracing purposes. The New York State Commissioner of Health will expand his Emergency Health Order, which authorizes the imposition of civil penalties, if individuals refuse to fill out the required form.
Domestic Travel:
Beginning on June 25, 2020, persons traveling to New York, New Jersey or Connecticut from any state that has an infection rate above 10 per 100,000 on the seven-day rolling average or 10 percent of the total population positive on a seven-day rolling average are required to quarantine for 14-days. New York State requirements and a listing of states with significant rate of COVID-19 transmission can be found here.
As of October 20, due to spikes in cases nationwide, non-essential interstate travel between Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania is being discouraged.
The New York State Department of Health Traveler Health Form and Precautionary Quarantine Requirements can be found here.