Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on December 26, 2020. Last updated December 25, 2020
Data is from December 25
COVID-19 Testing
- 17,611 COVID-19 tests were administered
- 1,873,026 total tests have been administered since March
- 1,272 new cases were reported
- 89,257 total cases have been reported since March
- 4.8% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
- 6.4% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 6.5% positive on a 7-day average
- 7.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 7.2% positive on a 7-day average
Suffolk County COVID-19 Case Tracker: Here you’ll find local map and charts
Antibody Testing
- 32,306 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies
- 308,068 in total have been tested for antibodies
Fatalities
- 7 fatalities
- 2,243 total fatalities
COVID-19 Hospitalizations data from December 25, 2020
- 622 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 21 in 24 hours
- 71 were new admissions
- 98 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
- 47 patients were in the ICU and intubated
- 69 were discharged since the last report
- 7,525 have been discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity
- 3,181 hospital beds, 1,000 available, 31 percent
- 428 ICU beds, 127 available, 30 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 COVID-19 Vaccine information: 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.