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COVID-19 CASE UPDATE - January 8, 2020, 6:30 p.m.

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on January 8, 2021. Last updated January 7, 2021

Data is from January 7

COVID-19 Testing

  • 17,917 COVID-19 tests were administered
  • 2,077,686 total tests have been administered since March
  • 1,954 new cases were reported
  • 110,209  total cases have been reported since March
  • 5.3% of those tested since March have been confirmed positive for COVID-19
  • 9.8% tested positive on Long Island yesterday; 9.7% positive on a 7-day average
  • 10.9% tested positive in Suffolk County yesterday; 10.6% positive on a 7-day average

Suffolk County COVID-19 Case Tracker: Here you’ll find local map and charts. Note: If link doesn’t work, visit suffolkcountyny.gov/COVID19 and click on COVID-19 Case Tracker

Antibody Testing

  • 33,076 individuals not previously tested for COVID-19 tested positive for antibodies
  • 313,015 total have been tested for antibodies

Fatalities

  • 13 fatalities
  • 2,423 total fatalities

COVID-19 Hospitalizations data from January 7, 2021

  • 791 individuals were hospitalized, a decrease of 49 in 24 hours
  • 68 were new admissions
  • 139 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU),  an increase of 15 in 24 hours
  • 86  patients were in the ICU and intubated
  • 113 were discharged since the last report
  • 8,400  have been discharged since March 22

Hospital Capacity

  • 3,264  hospital beds, 661  available, 20%
  • 438 ICU beds, 68 available, 16%

Daily Hospitalizations Summary – Long Island

NYSDOH COVID Winter Plan

COVID Micro-Clusters - New rules and restrictions directly target areas with the highest transmission of COVID-19 cases & surrounding communities

New York COVID-19 Vaccine information: Get the Facts

New York State Contact Tracing information

New York State Early Warning Monitoring System Dashboard – Long Island

New York State COVID-19 School Reporting

Complaints about Noncompliance with Covid-19 Guidelines

Report Unsafe Business Practices here.

To report an in-progress noncompliant event that requires immediate response by law enforcement, call 631-852-COPS.

New York Forward Reopening Guide

  • Phase 1 – Construction: Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting; Retail Trade; Manufacturing; Wholesale Trade; Higher Education, Research
  • Phase 2– Offices; Real Estate; Essential & Phase II In-Store Retail; Vehicle Sales, Leases & Rentals; Retail Rental, Repair & Cleaning; Commercial Building Management: Hair Salons and Barbershops; Outdoor & Take-Out/Delivery Food Services
  • Phase 3 – Food Services; Personal Care
  • Phase 4 –Higher Education; Pre-K to Grade 12 Schools; Low-Risk Outdoor Arts & Entertainment; Low Risk Indoor Arts & Entertainment; Media Production; Professional Sports Competitions with No Fans; Malls; Gyms and Fitness Centers; Gaming Facilities; Movie Theatres; Ski Facilities

COVID-19 Guidance
Includes information on Isolation and Quarantine, FAQs Regarding School Reopening, NYS Travel Advisory, and Guidance for Employers

COVID-19 Resources and Services in Suffolk County
Includes information on viral and antibody testing, telemedicine, blood plasma donations, mental health resources, low income resources, support and relief programs, resources for families with children, and more.

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