Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on February 26, 2021. Last updated February 25, 2020.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of February 26 in Suffolk County
- 197,391 people have received at least one vaccine dose, 13.3% of the total population of 1,481,093
- 107,630 people have completed their vaccine series
- Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker
- 356,990 was the weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccine first doses fully delivered to New York providers during the week 2/15 -2/21. (Suffolk County comprises approximately 7.6% of the population of New York State.)
Suffolk County COVID-19 Vaccination Center: Questions and Answers about COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 Viral Testing: On February 25:
- 17,389 COVID-19 tests were administered
- 2,880,987 total tests have been administered since March
- 675 new cases were reported
- 160,967 total cases have been reported since March
- 5.6% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
- 3.9% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 4.0% positive on a 7-day average
- 3.8% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 4.1% positive on a 7-day average
- COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County
Antibody Testing Suffolk County
- 39,807 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
- 341,555 total were tested for antibodies
Fatalities, Suffolk County
- 7 fatalities
- 3,061 total fatalities
Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data from February 25, 2021
- 458 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 3 in 24 hours
- 60 were new admissions
- 105 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 3 in 24 hours
- 71 patients were in the ICU and intubated
- 57 were discharged since the last report
- 11,699 discharged since March 22
Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County
- 3,178 hospital beds, 830 available, 26%
- 441 ICU beds, 93 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.