Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on April 17, 2021. Last updated April 16, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of April 17, 2021
- 578,154 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 6,981
- 39.5% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose
- 384,669 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 10,794
- 26.0% percent of the total population of 1,481,093 has completed their vaccine series
- Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker
- 1,068,455 was the weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccine first doses fully delivered to New York providers during the week 4/5-4/11
Suffolk County COVID-19 Vaccination Center: Questions and Answers about COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Viral Testing- On April 16, 2021:
- 18,817 COVID-19 tests were administered
- 3,650,923 total tests have been administered since March 2020
- 610 new cases were reported
- 193,153 total cases have been reported since March 2020
- 5.3% of those tested since March 2021 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
- 3.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 3.6% positive on a 7-day average
- 2.9% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.4% positive on a 7-day average
- COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County
Antibody Testing Suffolk County
- 48,335 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
- 364,276 total were tested for antibodies
Fatalities, Suffolk County
- 1 fatality
- 3,311 total fatalities
Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data from April 16, 2021
- 291 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 8 in 24 hours
- 30 were new admissions
- 73 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24 hours
- 45 patients were in the ICU and intubated
- 34 were discharged since the last report
- 13,749 have been discharged since March 22,2020
Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County
- 3,145 hospital beds, 768 available, 24%
- 441 ICU beds, 105 available, 24%
Current New York State Travel Advisory Information, updated April 10, 2021
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
COVID-19 Guidance
Includes information on Isolation and Quarantine, FAQs Regarding School Reopening, Tips for Celebrations, 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.