Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on May 6, 2021. Last updated May 5, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of May 6, 2021
- 722,397 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 4,272
- 48.8% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose
- 60.9% of the population ages 18+ has received at least one dose
- 553,789 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 7,247
- 37.3% percent of the total population of 1,481,093 have completed their vaccine series
- Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker
- 757,005 was the weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccine first doses fully delivered to New York providers during the week 4/26-5/2
Walk-in vaccination clinics are offering vaccine to residents who are age 16+. No appointment is needed. Medical practitioners and EMS are on-site at all times to answer questions and tend to concerns. Click here for locations and times. Answers to your vaccine questions can be found on this page, as well.
COVID-19 Viral Testing- On May 5, 2021
- 13,182 COVID-19 tests were administered
- 3,890,040 total tests have been administered since March 2020
- 160 new cases were reported
- 198,183 total cases have been reported since March 2020
- 5.1% of those tested since March 2021 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
- 1.2% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 1.7% positive on a 7-day average
- 1.2% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 1.6% positive on a 7-day average
- COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County
Antibody Testing Suffolk County
- 51,972 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
- 370,081 total were tested for antibodies
Fatalities, Suffolk County
Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data is from May 5, 2021
- 162 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 5 in 24 hours
- 16 were new admissions
- 46 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24 hours
- 26 patients were in the ICU and intubated
- 21 were discharged since the last report
- 14,243 have been discharged since March 22,2020
Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County
- 3,124 hospital beds, 772 available, 25%
- 422 ICU beds, 137 available, 32%
Current New York State Travel Advisory Information, updated April 10, 2021
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
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