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COVID-19 CASE UPDATE - January 1, 2021, 5:00 p.m.

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on January 1, 2021. Last updated December 31, 2020

Data is from December 31                           

COVID-19 Testing

  • 19,417 COVID-19 tests were administered
  • 1,962,097 total tests have been administered since March
  • 1,874 new cases were reported
  • 97,931 total cases have been reported since March
  • 5.0% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
  • 8.8 tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 8.4% positive on a 7-day average
  • 9.7% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 9.3% positive on a 7-day average
  • Suffolk County COVID-19 Case Tracker: Here you’ll find local map and charts. Note: If link doesn’t work, visit suffolkcountyny.gov/COVID19 and click on COVID-19 Case Tracker

Antibody Testing

  • 32,601 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies
  • 310,049 total have been tested for antibodies

Fatalities

  • 12 fatalities
  • 2,311 total fatalities

COVID-19 Hospitalizations data from January 1, 2020

  • 759 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 26 in 24 hours
  • 92 were new admissions
  • 107 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 1 in 24 hours
  • 59 patients were in the ICU and intubated
  • 64 were discharged since the last report
  • 7,831 have been discharged since March 22

Hospital Capacity

  • 3,232 hospital beds, 726 available, 22%
  • 427 ICU beds, 97 available, 23%

Daily Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island

NYSDOH COVID Winter Plan

COVID Micro-Clusters - New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities

New York COVID-19 Vaccine information: Get the Facts

New York State Contact Tracing information

New York State Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard – Long Island

New York State COVID-19 School Reporting

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.

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

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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