Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. Sheriff at Suffolk County | Official website
Dr. Errol D. Toulon, Jr. Sheriff at Suffolk County | Official website
Suffolk County issued a report on April 29, 2024, concerning various aspects of COVID-19 within the region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlighted that "hospital admission rates and the percentage of COVID-19 deaths among all deaths are now the primary surveillance metrics."
In terms of hospitalizations, the data for the week ending April 20, 2024, revealed that there were 63 new hospital admissions of confirmed COVID-19 patients, with a decrease of 4.5% in hospital admissions from the prior week. The report indicated a low level of COVID-19 hospital admissions, with 2.2 admissions per 100,000 individuals.
A daily hospitalization summary for Suffolk County on April 29, 2024, showed that 17 individuals were hospitalized, and 47% of them were due to COVID-19 or complications of the virus. Among the hospitalized individuals, 6 were new admissions, while 8 had been discharged. Notably, there were no patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on that day. The report also emphasized that "HOSPITALS ARE NO LONGER REPORTING DATA TO NYSDOH ON WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS."
Regarding fatalities related to COVID-19 as of April 29, 2024, Suffolk County recorded a total of 5,283 fatalities since March 2020, with an increase of 1 since the last report. The annual breakdown of fatalities showed a decreasing trend over the years, with 137 reported deaths in 2024 up to that date.
In terms of COVID-19 cases, 32 cases were reported on April 29, 2024, with a rate of 2.1 cases per 100,000 individuals and an average of 2.6 cases over a 7-day period, including both PCR and antigen tests.
The report also provided information on COVID-19 vaccination clinics and testing resources for the community, emphasizing the availability of COVID vaccines through various programs for uninsured and underinsured individuals.
As Suffolk County continues to monitor and manage the impact of COVID-19, residents are encouraged to stay informed about vaccination opportunities and testing options to help combat the spread of the virus.
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