Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on December 9, 2020. Last updated December 8, 2020
Data is from December 8
COVID-19 Testing
• 1,591,231 COVID-19 tests were administered, an addition of 15,586 tests
• 972 new cases were reported
• 69,996 total cases
• 4.4% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 5.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 5.7% positive on a 7-day average
• 6.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.3% positive on a 7-day average
• Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click link and then on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
• 31,499 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies
• 300,959 in total have been tested for antibodies
Fatalities
• 4 fatalities
• 2,093 total fatalities
COVID-19 Hospitalizations data from December 8, 2020
• 394 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 12 in 24 hours
• 45 were new admissions
• 67 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 4 in 24 hours
• 28 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 36 were discharged since the last report
• 6,675 have been discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity
• 2,998 hospital beds, 601 available, 20 percent
• 398 ICU beds, 94 available, 24 percent
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.