Since May, COVID-19 hospitalization rates in New York have been hovering at a 7-day rolling average of 10-15 cases per population of 100,000.īy contrast, during the summers of 20, hospitalization rates dropped to an average of one to three cases per population of 100,000.Ī state Department of Health spokesperson said hospitalization rates can increase or fluctuate for a variety of reasons. Hospitalization and death rates are significantly higher across the state than they were last summer. There are still about 10 counties in the state that have low COVID-19 levels, including Schenectady and Saratoga counties, according to the most recent CDC data.īut the state's waste monitoring system shows high levels of the virus in 99 percent of counties.ĬOVID-19 hospitalization and deaths also seem to have plateaued at an elevated level. "We also encourage flu vaccination at this time of year." "We remain concerned about COVID-19 transmission especially as we enter the viral respiratory season, and encourage all residents to ensure they are up to date with vaccine prevention for COVID including the bivalent booster dose, which offers protection against the highly contagious omicron variants," Whalen said. Most new infections are omicron variant BA.5, but the emerging BA.4.6 is showing up in test results - as well as another omicron variant just starting to pop up, BF.7, according to state and federal variant data. Elizabeth Whalen said that the CDC map is aligning with other indicators like wastewater surveillance, which point to widespread coronavirus infection in the community.
Those at high risk of getting very sick should consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities in public.Īlbany County Health Commissioner Dr. During times of high transmission, residents are urged to wear a high-quality mask or respirator, according to CDC guidance.
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