Suffolk County Government: Coronavirus Case Update For January 18

Press release from the Suffolk County Government:

January 18, 2022

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 on January 18, 2022. Last updated January 17, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

• 1,183,355 people have received at least one vaccine dose, an increase of 1,157.
• 1,062,236 people is fully vaccinated, an increase of 879.
• 79.9% of the total population of 1,481,093 has received at least one dose.
• 92.5% of the population ages 18 and older has received at least one dose.
• 71.7% percent of the total population is fully vaccinated.
• 84.2% of the population ages 18 and older is fully vaccinated.
• 76.5% of the population ages 5 and older is fully vaccinated.
• 38.0% of fully vaccinated population have had a booster dose.
• Demographics can be found on the NYSDOH vaccine tracker.
• Vaccination rates by zip code.
• Walk-in vaccination clinics are offering COVID vaccines to Suffolk County residents who are age 5 and older as well as booster doses to all who are eligible. Appointments are recommended. Medical practitioners and EMS are on-site at all times to answer questions and tend to concerns. Click here for locations and times and parental consent forms. Answers to your vaccine questions can be found on this page, as well.
• If you are confined to your home and wish to receive your COVID-19 vaccination, call 311. We will take your name and you will be called to schedule your free vaccination at home.

COVID-19 Case Tracker- January 17, 2022

• 9,915 COVID-19 tests were administered.
• 6,740,998 total tests have been administered since March 2020.
• 1,426 new cases were reported.
• 96.3 cases per 100k; 204.7 on a 7-day average.
• 401,099 total cases have been reported since March 2020.
• 14.4% tested positive in Suffolk County; 18.3% positive on a 7-day average.
• 13.9% tested positive on Long Island; 17.6% positive on a 7-day average.
• COVID-19 LOCAL CASE TRACKER map.

Fatalities, Suffolk County, January 17, 2022

• 17 fatalities:
• 4,047 fatalities since March 2020

Hospitalization, Suffolk County, January 17, 2022

• 966 individuals were hospitalized, an increase of 21 in 24 hours.
• 105 were new admissions.
• 131 patients were in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a decrease of 7 in 24 hours.
• 80 patients were in the ICU and intubated.
• 71 were discharged since the last report.
• 20,843 have been discharged since March 22, 2020.

Hospital Capacity, Suffolk County

• 3,101 hospital beds, 726 available, 25%
• 400 ICU beds, 89 available, 20%

NEW: New York State’s Approach to Isolation and Quarantine

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New York State COVID-19 Breakthrough Data Report

CDC COVID Data Tracker

COVID-19 Test Site Finder: Get Information on Coronavirus Testing Near You.

Monoclonal Antibody Therapeutics Treatment Locations

COVID-19 Local Guidance

• Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine
• Guidance for School Reopening
• COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Primary Care Providers, Pharmacies, and Nursing Homes

COVID-19 School Report Card

Frequently Asked Questions: Proof of Full Vaccination or Mask Requirement for Businesses and Venues

NEW: Report unsafe business practices, here.

This press release was produced by the Suffolk County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.