Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on October 18, 2020 . Last updated October 17, 2020.
981,031 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 8887 tests
4.9 percent of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
1.1 percent of those tested on Long Island in the last reported 24-hour period tested positive for COVID-19
1.0 percent of those tested in Suffolk County in the last reported 24-hour period tested positive for COVID-19
Tested Positive for COVID-19
48,029 total cases
88 new cases
Antibody Testing
278,634 total were tested for antibodies
29,404 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
Fatalities
0 fatalities
2,018 total fatalities
Hospitalization numbers from October 17, 2020
35 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 3 in 24 hours
5 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24 hours
2 new admissions
11 discharged
5,990 discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity
2,997 hospital beds, 891 available, 30 percent
379 ICU beds 92 available, 24 percent
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases click on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
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
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Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4- Current phase
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.
NY Forward Statewide Guidelines
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.
The New York State Department of Health Traveler Health Form and Precautionary Quarantine Requirements can be found here.