Suffolk Reporter

Suffolk County officials reported key information related to COVID-19 on April 11, 2024. According to the CDC, hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics.

In terms of hospitalizations for the week ending April 6, 2024, Suffolk County saw 102 new hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 patients, with an 8.5% increase from the prior week. The hospital admissions per 100k in the past week were reported at 3.6, with the COVID-19 hospital admissions level classified as low.

On April 11, 2024, there were 28 individuals hospitalized in Suffolk County, with 68% being hospitalized due to COVID-19 or its complications. Two new admissions were recorded since the last report, while six individuals were discharged. Additionally, four patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

The county also reported 5,278 fatalities since March 2020, with an increase of 2 since the last report. The fatalities have been on a decreasing trend annually, with 2024 recording 132 deaths to date.

In terms of COVID-19 cases, on April 9, 2024, there were 57 new first-time cases reported in Suffolk County, with a rate of 3.7 cases per 100k and a 7-day average of 3.3 cases, including reported PCR and antigen tests.

The Department of Health in New York continues to provide COVID vaccines to uninsured and underinsured patients through programs like the Vaccines for Children and Vaccines for Adults. Individuals with insurance coverage for the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to receive their vaccines at local pharmacies, healthcare providers' offices, or federally qualified health centers.

For those seeking COVID-19 testing, free tests are available in the state of New York.