Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on January 8, 2021. Last updated January 7, 2021
Data is from January 7
COVID-19 Testing
- 17,917 COVID-19 tests were administered
- 2,077,686 total tests have been administered since March
- 1,954 new cases were reported
- 110,209 total cases have been reported since March
- 5.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
- 9.8% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 9.7% positive on a 7-day average
- 10.9% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 10.6% positive on a 7-day average
Suffolk County COVID-19 Case Tracker: Here you’ll find local map and charts. Note: If link doesn’t work, visit suffolkcountyny.gov/COVID19 and click on COVID-19 Case Tracker
Antibody Testing
- 33,076 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies
- 313,015 total have been tested for antibodies
Fatalities
- 13 fatalities
- 2,423 total fatalities
COVID-19 Hospitalizations data from January 7, 2021
- 791 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 49 in 24 hours
- 68 were new admissions
- 139 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 15 in 24 hours
- 86 patients were in the ICU and intubated
- 113 were discharged since the last report
- 8,400 have been discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity
- 3,264 hospital beds, 661 available, 20%
- 438 ICU beds, 68 available, 16%
Daily Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island
NYSDOH COVID Winter Plan
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.