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COVID-19 CASE UPDATE - November 20, 2020, 5:30 p.m.

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on November 20, 2020. Last updated November 19, 2020 

On November 19:

  • 1,297,717 COVID-19 tests have been administered, an addition of 14,807 tests  
  • 4.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
  • 2.9% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 3.2% positive on a 7-day average
  • 2.8% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 3.3% positive on a 7-day average

Tested Positive for COVID-19

  • 55,329 total cases
  • 413 new cases

Antibody Testing

  • 292,614 total were tested for antibodies
  • 30,727  individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies

Fatalities

  • 2 fatalities
  • 2,032 total fatalities

Hospitalization data from November 19, 2020

  • 122  individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 10  in 24 hours
  • 20 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2  in 24 hours
  • 9  Positive Currently in the ICU and Intubated
  • 20  new admissions
  • 9  discharged
  • 6,217  discharged since March 22

Hospital Capacity

  • 2,999 hospital beds, 710 available, 24 percent
  • 382 ICU beds 93 available, 24 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 4Higher 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 updated 11-2-2020

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