Suffolk Reporter

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on April 22, 2024. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics.

In terms of hospitalizations, there were 66 new hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 patients, with a decrease of 35.3% in hospital admissions from the prior week. The hospital admissions per 100k in the past week were reported at 2.3, indicating a low level of COVID-19 hospital admissions.

On April 22, 2024, 28 individuals were hospitalized in Suffolk County, with 647% hospitalized due to COVID-19 or complications of COVID-19. Among them, 11 were new admissions since the last report, while 10 were discharged. Additionally, there was 1 patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Regarding fatalities, there have been a total of 5,280 fatalities in Suffolk County since March 2020, with an increase of 1 since the last report. The annual breakdown of fatalities is as follows: 2,311 in 2020, 1,507 in 2021, 1,015 in 2022, 318 in 2023, and 134 in 2024 to date.

In terms of new COVID-19 cases, 15 new first-time cases were reported on April 20, 2024. The reported rate was 1.0 cases per 100k, with a 7-day average of 2.3, including reported PCR and antigen tests.

For those seeking vaccination and testing information, the department offers COVID vaccines to uninsured and underinsured patients through New York State's Vaccines for Children program and Vaccines for Adults program. Individuals with insurance covering the COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to receive their vaccines at local pharmacies, healthcare provider offices, or federally qualified health centers.

The data highlights the ongoing efforts and updates in Suffolk County to monitor and address the impact of COVID-19 on the community.