Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that 100,022 test results were reported to New York State yesterdaya new record high. Hospitalizations dropped to 429, a new low since March 16, and intubations dropped to 47, a new low since March 14. New York State's infection rate has been below 1 percent for 23 straight days. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available atforward.ny.gov.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\"Yesterday's highest-ever number of tests and infection rate of 0.69 percent are great news, especially when you consider what's going on around the country and around the world,\"Governor Cuomo said.\"The state is doing extraordinarily well, and again, kudos to allNew Yorkers because there's no mystery as to how this happens. It's a social action and it's the community of the people of the State of New York acting out of mutuality and concern for one another. Everyone should continue to wear masks, socially distance and wash their hands, and local governments should continue to enforce state guidance so we can get through this together.\"<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Governor Cuomo also reminded Western New York residents that ongoing rapid testing is being conducted at eight sites in the region. Residents can call 833-NYSTRNG to make an appointment. On August 27, the governordeployed a testing SWAT teamto Western New York to address the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the region. He also announced the eight sites, which can be found here:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Delavan-GriderCommunity Center<\/p>\n
877 E. Delavan Ave.<\/p>\n
Buffalo, NY 14215<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
True Bethel Baptist Church<\/p>\n
907 E. Ferry St.<\/p>\n
Buffalo, NY 14211<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Northwest Buffalo Community Center<\/p>\n
155 Lawn Ave.<\/p>\n
Buffalo, NY 14207<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Dunkirk Fire Murphy Training Grounds<\/p>\n
665 Brigham Road<\/p>\n
Dunkirk, NY 14048<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
SUNY ECC North<\/p>\n
6205 Main St.<\/p>\n
Williamsville, NY 14221<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Union Fire Company<\/p>\n
1845 Union Road<\/p>\n
West Seneca, NY 14224<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
John A. Duke Senior Center<\/p>\n
1201 Hyde Park Blvd.<\/p>\n
Niagara Falls, NY 14301<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
YWCA of the Niagara Frontier<\/p>\n
32 Cottage St.<\/p>\n
Lockport, NY 14094<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Yesterday, the State Liquor Authority and State Police Task Force visited 1,734 establishments in New York City and Long Island and observed 11 establishments that were not in compliance with state requirements. A county breakdown of yesterday's observed violations is below:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Today's data is summarized briefly below:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Of the 100,022 test results reported to New York State yesterday, 698, or 0.69 percent, were positive. Each region's percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
REGION<\/p>\n
THURSDAY<\/p>\n
FRIDAY<\/p>\n
SATURDAY<\/p>\n
Capital Region<\/p>\n
0.5%<\/p>\n
0.7%<\/p>\n
0.6%<\/p>\n
CentralNew York<\/p>\n
0.8%<\/p>\n
0.4%<\/p>\n
0.8%<\/p>\n
Finger Lakes<\/p>\n
0.3%<\/p>\n
0.5%<\/p>\n
0.6%<\/p>\n
Long Island<\/p>\n
0.5%<\/p>\n
0.6%<\/p>\n
0.8%<\/p>\n
Mid-Hudson<\/p>\n
0.9%<\/p>\n
0.8%<\/p>\n
0.8%<\/p>\n
Mohawk Valley<\/p>\n
0.1%<\/p>\n
0.6%<\/p>\n
0.5%<\/p>\n
New York City<\/p>\n
0.6%<\/p>\n
0.7%<\/p>\n
0.7%<\/p>\n
North Country<\/p>\n
0.8%<\/p>\n
0.2%<\/p>\n
0.4%<\/p>\n
Southern Tier<\/p>\n
0.5%<\/p>\n
0.4%<\/p>\n
0.3%<\/p>\n
WesternNew York<\/p>\n
1.2%<\/p>\n
1.2%<\/p>\n
1.6%<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Governor also confirmed 698 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 434,100 confirmed cases in New York State. Of the 434,100 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
County<\/p>\n
Total Positive<\/p>\n
New Positive<\/p>\n
Albany<\/p>\n
2,764<\/p>\n
10<\/p>\n
Allegany<\/p>\n
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