Albany County has seen a rise in positive coronavirus cases, with many going back to restaurants where staff tested positive, county leaders said Saturday.
To date, 1,932 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Albany County, an increase from 13 since Friday, according to county executive Daniel P. McCoy.
In addition, there are now 230 people under mandatory quarantine. Under the new state monitoring system, there is no longer a precautionary quarantine distinction, and all quarantines are tracked together.
The five-day average for new daily positive cases is now 7.8 above 5.8 on Friday. There are currently 36 active cases of COVID-19. So far, 5,822 people have completed the quarantine, of which 1,896 have tested positive and recovered.
Mobile testing sites are still available. The tests are for those who experience symptoms, essential workers and those who return to work by appointment only, after being screened for symptoms over the phone. To be reviewed call (518) 465-4771.
The Rensselaer County Health Department confirmed four new cases on Saturday. The county has now confirmed a total of 611 cases. There are now 32 active cases in the county. There are three county residents hospitalized, including one in the ICU. The county has 144 residents in monitoring quarantine. The county reported two cases resolved Saturday, bringing the total to 549 cases.
The county has seen 21,643 tests administered to residents, including 588 on Friday. The county’s death toll remains at 30 deaths for COVID-19 residents, with the last death announced more than a week ago.
Across the state
Just over 1 percent of the 62,403 tests conducted in New York state on Friday were positive, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office said Saturday. There were 726 new cases in New York, 11 deaths, and 190 people in intensive care units.
In the Capital Region, the number of positive tests has decreased, from 1.2% on Wednesday to 1.1% on Thursday and 0.9% on Friday, according to Cuomo figures. Only the North Country and Finger Lakes regions had lower numbers.
“New Yorkers turned the curve of this deadly virus by being smart and taking the proper precautions during this pandemic, and that is reflected in the low hospitalizations and the rate of positive results yesterday,” Cuomo said in his statement released July 4. . “However, our actions today determine our numbers tomorrow, and as we move forward this holiday weekend, I strongly urge everyone to closely follow the state guidance on safe practices and local governments to enforce that guidance. Be tough on New York means being smart in New York: wear a mask, wash your hands, and practice social distancing. “
