Covid-19 Case Update May 17, 2021 4:15pm

 Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on May 17, 2021. Last updated May 16, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Information - As of May 17, 2021  

•         762,114 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 2,441
•         51.5% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose
•         63.8% of the population ages 18+ has received at least one dose  
•         624,146 people have completed their vaccine series, an increase of 3,669
•         42.1% percent of the total population of 1,481,093 have completed their vaccine series
•         Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker
•         417,070 was the weekly allocation of COVID-19 vaccine first doses fully delivered to New York providers during the week 5/10-5/16.
•         Walk-in vaccination clinics are offering vaccine to residents who are age 12+. 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 16, 2021

• 7,936 COVID-19 tests were administered
• 4,017,311 total tests have been administered since March 2020
• 86 new cases were reported
• 199,592 total cases have been reported since March 2020
• 5.0% of those tested since March 2021 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
• 1.1% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 1.0% positive on a 7-day average
• 1.1% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 1.0% positive on a 7-day average
• COVID-19 CASE TRACKER Map, Suffolk County

Antibody Testing Suffolk County

• 54,154 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 have tested positive for antibodies
• 373,290 total were tested for antibodies

Fatalities, Suffolk County

•          0 fatalities

• 3,381 total fatalities

Hospitalization, Suffolk County, data is from May 15, 2021

• 124 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 3 in 24 hours

6 were new admissions

• 30 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), an increase of 2 in 24 hours
• 15 patients were in the ICU and intubated
• 8 were discharged since the last report
• 14,415 have been discharged since March 22,2020

 Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County

• 3,126 hospital beds, 949 available, 30%
• 433 ICU beds, 130 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