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Town of Guilderland, NY
Thursday May 12th, 2022 :: 04:34 p.m. EDT

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Supervisor Barber's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Seven Hundred, Ninety-Sixth Update (Thursday, May 12, 2022)

Albany County’s COVID-19 dashboard reported today that there were 301 new positive cases overnight in the County, which raised the County’s COVID-19 cumulative pandemic total to 69,300 positive cases.  The County’s seven-day average of new daily positive cases increased from 219.9 cases to 231.1.  The number of County residents in the hospital overnight due to COVID-19 symptoms increased by two to 46 patients, with three patients in the ICU.  The County reported the death of a resident yesterday which raised the County’s pandemic death to 555.  In his update tomorrow, the County Executive will likely provide details about the two COVID-19 related deaths of County residents over the past two days.
 

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 74.8% of the total population, and for boosters was 73.2% of the eligible population.  The State’s rate for one dose was 90.3% for the total population and 95.0% of adults, and the State’s rate for full-vaccination was 77.1% 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 171,125 tests Statewide were 13,495 or 7.5% positive, with the seven-day average remaining at 7.2%.  The Capital Region had 7,208 tests of which 813 or 11.1% were positive, with the seven-day average decreasing to 12.3%.  The County had 1,591 tests of which 220 or 13.8% were positive, with the seven-day average decreasing to 13.8%.
 
Governor Kathy Hochul reported today the State’s positive rate for tests yesterday (7.45%), hospitalizations (2,331, -27), new COVID-19 hospital admissions (428), ICU patients (225, +3), intubations (101, +7), and deaths (18).
 
Registration for the Town’s 2022 Summer Camp program continues to be strong but there are still slots open for the day camp which will run from June 17 to August 15.  Starting this year, you can register for camps in one-week sessions, except for a two-week commitment for swim lessons. The digital brochure lists nearly 100 sporting activities, swim lessons, day camps, hobbies, fitness options, and cultural, historical and special events.  Most activities will again be held outside in covered pavilions at Tawasentha Park or the Western Turnpike Golf Course.  You can register online at www.guilderlandrec.com or in-person at the Parks and Rec’s office at 181 Route 146 (across from Tawasentha Park). 
Thank you for staying safe and calm.    
 
Peter G. Barber
Town Supervisor

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Town of Guilderland, NY
5209 Western Turnpike
Guilderland, NY 12084

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