Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on February 18, 2021. Last updated February 17, 2020.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of February 18 on Long Island:
• 295,285 COVID-19 vaccine first doses have been received
• 258,963 first doses have been administered, 88%
• 452,000 total doses have been received, 87%
• 393,401 first and second doses have been administered,
• Suffolk County COVID-19 Vaccination Center: Questions and Answers about COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Viral Testing: On February 17:
• 13,817 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 2,763,513 total tests have been administered since March
• 461 new cases were reported
• 156,200 total cases have been reported since March
• 5.7% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 3.3% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 4.4% positive on a 7-day average
• 3.5% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 4.4% positive on a 7-day average
• COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County
Antibody TestingSuffolk County
• 38,514 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
• 336,957 total were tested for antibodies
Fatalities, Suffolk County
• 12 fatalities
• 3,000 total fatalities
Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data from February 17, 2021
• 537 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 10 in 24 hours
• 57 were new admissions
• 103 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 3in 24 hours
• 74 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 48 were discharged since the last report
• 11,338 discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County
• 3,211 hospital beds, 793 available, 25%
• 437 ICU beds, 90 available, 21%
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 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, Tips for Celebrations, 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.