Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on May 9, 2021. Last updated May 8, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of May 9, 2021
- 735,843 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 3,986
- 49.7% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose
- 62.0% of the population ages 18+ has received at least one dose
- 577,878 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 6,735
- 39.0% percent of the total population of 1,481,093 have completed their vaccine series
- Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker
- 556,950 was the weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccine first doses fully delivered to New York providers during the week 5/3--5/9
- 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.
- If you are confined to your home and wish to receive your COVID-19 vaccination, call 311. We will take your name and you will be called to schedule your free vaccination at home.
COVID-19 Viral Testing- On May 8, 2021
- 10,204 COVID-19 tests were administered
- 3,930,838 total tests have been administered since March 2020
- 121 new cases were reported
- 198,695 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; 1.4% positive on a 7-day average
- 1.0% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 1.3% positive on a 7-day average
- COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County
Antibody Testing Suffolk County
- 52,614 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
- 371,082 total were tested for antibodies
Fatalities, Suffolk County
- 2 fatalities
- 3,370 total fatalities
Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data is from May 8, 2021
- 144 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 3 in 24 hours
- 18 were new admissions
- 36 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), no change in 24 hours
- 22 patients were in the ICU and intubated
- 18 were discharged since the last report
- 14,301 have been discharged since March 22,2020
Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County
- 3,118 hospital beds, 921 available, 30%
- 433 ICU beds, 132 available, 30%
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