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COVID-19 CASE UPDATE - December 3, 2020, 5:00 p.m.

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on December 3, 2020. Last updated December 2, 2020

Data is from December 2:

COVID-19 Testing

  • 1,492,500 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 18,399 tests 
  • 1,111 new cases were reported
  • 63,758 total cases
  • 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
  • 5.6% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 4.5% positive on a 7-day average
  • 6.0% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 4.9% positive on a 7-day average

Antibody Testing

  • 31,245  individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies
  • 298,171 total were tested for antibodies

Fatalities

  • 3 fatalities
  • 2,062 total fatalities

COVID-19 Hospitalizations data from December 2, 2020

  • 310 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of  23 in 24 hours
  • 48 were new admissions
  • 56 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24 hours
  • 22 patients were in the ICU and intubated
  • 25 were discharged since the last report
  • 6,486 have been discharged since March 22

Hospital Capacity

  • 3,000 hospital beds, 598 available, 20 percent
  • 397 ICU beds, 103 available, 26 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

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–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, NYS Travel Advisory, 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.

 

 

 

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