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Albany County’s COVID-19 Dashboard reported today that there were 164 new positive cases overnight in the County, which raised the County’s COVID-19 cumulative pandemic total to 71,804 positive cases.  The County’s seven-day average of new daily positive cases decreased from 189.8 to 184.6 cases.  The number of County residents in the hospital overnight due to COVID-19 symptoms decreased by one patient to now 42 patients, with five patients in the ICU.  The County reported that there were no deaths of a County resident overnight and that the County’s pandemic death remained at 562.  
 
State DOH reported that the County’s rate for one vaccine dose as of yesterday was 81.4% of the County’s total population and 91.8% of the adult population, and the County’s rate for full-vaccination was 74.4% of the total population, and for boosters was 63.9% of the eligible population.  The State’s rate for one dose was 90.5% for the total population and 95.0% of adults, and the State’s rate for full-vaccination was 77.3% 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 104,776 tests Statewide were 8,861 or 8.2% positive, with the seven-day average remaining at 8.0%.  The Capital Region had 3,404 tests of which 409 or 13.5% were positive, with the seven-day average decreasing to 11.0%.  The County had 834 tests of which 125 or 15.3% were positive, with the seven-day average decreasing to 12.3%.
 
In a press release today, Governor Kathy Hochul reported the State’s positive rate for tests yesterday (8.23%), and the current numbers for COVID-19 hospitalizations (2,653, -73), new hospital admissions (437), ICU patients (234, -3), intubations (92, -4), and 18 deaths. 
 
In an extensive study released today, the CDC reported that 1 in 5 adults with a confirmed case of COVID-19 are experiencing one of 26 long-term COVID health conditions that last for months or longer.  The symptoms include blood circulation issues, gastrointestinal conditions, neurological problems and psychiatric symptoms, and musculoskeletal system and the endocrine system.  The most common conditions were respiratory problems and musculoskeletal pain.
 
Please consider supporting the Guilderland Food Pantry in its “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” campaign in its goal to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry.  The need is greater today with inflation increasing the costs of food and gas Since last September, the Pantry has seen a 23% increase in individuals served and meals provided, including 21,357 meals provided to 1,316 individuals.   You can support the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” campaign by mail or online.  You can also reach the Pantry at (518) 930-1001 or by e-mail at [email protected].
 
Thank you for staying safe and calm.    
 
Peter G. Barber
Town Supervisor