COVID-19 Testing
- 15,052 COVID-19 tests were administered
- 1,758,451 total tests have been administered since March
- 942 new cases were reported
- 80,989 total cases have been reported since March
- 4.6% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
- 5.7% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.2% positive on a 7-day average
- 6.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 6.8% positive on a 7-day average
Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click link and then on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”
Antibody Testing
- 31,945 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies
- 304,918 in total have been tested for antibodies
Fatalities
- 10 fatalities
- 2,163 total fatalities
COVID-19 Hospitalizations data from December 18, 2020
- 515 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 5 in 24 hours
- 49 were new admissions
- 80 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 1 in 24 hours
- 45 patients were in the ICU and intubated
- 49 were discharged since the last report
- 7,132 have been discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity
- 3,225 hospital beds, 857 available, 27 percent
- 439 ICU beds, 103 available, 23 percent
Daily Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
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 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.