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State DOH reported that the County’s rate for one vaccine dose as of yesterday was 81.8% of the County’s total population and 91.1% of the adult population, and the County’s rate for full-vaccination was 74.3% of the total population, and for boosters was 72.6% of the eligible population.  The State’s rate for one dose was 90.2% for the total population and 95.0% of adults, and the State’s rate for full-vaccination was 77.0% for the total population, and for boosters was 55.5% of the eligible population.
 
The State’s COVID-19 website reported that yesterday’s results for 111,405 tests Statewide were 9,815 or 8.6% positive, with the seven-day average increasing to 7.0%.  The Capital Region had 5,545 tests of which 704 or 13.4% were positive, with the seven-day average increasing to 11.5%.  The County had 1,382 tests of which 198 or 14.1% were positive, with the seven-day average increasing to 11.4%.
 
The State’s COVID-19 dashboard reported the State’s positive rate for tests yesterday (8.78%), hospitalizations (2,193, +6), new COVID-19 hospital admissions (404), ICU patients (188, -7), intubations (83, +2), and deaths (11).
 
In another sign to a return of pre-pandemic activity, Governor Hochul announced that the New York City Subway set a new single-day record for pandemic-era ridership on Thursday, May 5, by having 3,497,122 riders.  It eclipsed the pandemic-era record set last December 9 when the subway carried 3.42 million passenger and surpasses a pre-pandemic ridership of 3.491 million on March 13, 2020. 
 
In a local return to normalcy, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is hosting Lupine Fest 2022 on Saturday, May 21 from 10am to 4pm.  The blue lupine is a beautiful native wildflower that blooms in May and June and is key to the survival of Karner blue butterflies.  With warmer weather forecasted, there is hope that this year’s Lupine Fest will be perfectly timed for the blooming of the lupine flowers and the arrival of Karner blue butterflies.  You can enjoy live music, food, arts and crafts, games, special events, and participate in wildlife programs, nature hikes, and a special story walk.  Free parking for this event is located at 302 Washington Ave Ext with a free shuttle bus to the Discovery Center.  More information about parking and activities at Lupine Fest 2022 is available online.   
 
I hope that you are having an enjoyable and relaxing weekend.
 
Thank you for staying safe and calm.    
 
Peter G. Barber
Town Supervisor