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Covid-19 Case Update December 23, 2020 4pm

 

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on December 23, 2020. Last updated December 22, 2020

 

Data is from December 22

COVID-19 Testing

  • 17,085 COVID-19 tests were administered
  • 1,818,668 total tests have been administered since March
  • 1239 new cases were reported
  • 85,385 total cases have been reported since March
  • 4.7% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
  • 6.4% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.4% positive on a 7-day average
  • 7.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.1% positive on a 7-day average
    Suffolk County Map of COVID-19 Cases: Click link and then on “COVID-19 Case Tracker”

Antibody Testing

  • 32,114 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies
  • 306,750 in total have been tested for antibodies

Fatalities

  • 14 fatalities
  • 2,211 total fatalities

COVID-19 Hospitalizations data from December 22, 2020

  • 605  individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 33 in 24 hours
  • 78 were new admissions
  • 92 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 2 in 24 hours
  • 54 patients were in the ICU and intubated
  • 45 were discharged since the last report
  • 7,323 have been discharged since March 22

Hospital Capacity

  • 3,200 hospital beds, 699 available, 22 percent
  • 434 ICU beds, 76 available, 18 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

 

COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts

 

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.

 

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