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Albany County’s COVID-19 Dashboard reported today that that there were 65 new positive cases overnight in the County, which raised the County’s COVID-19 cumulative pandemic total to 73,138 positive cases.  The County’s seven-day average of new daily positive cases decreased from 100.6 to 99.2 cases.  The number of County residents in the hospital overnight due to COVID-19 symptoms remained at 38 patients, with three patients in the ICU.  The County’s pandemic death toll remained at 563 residents. 
 
State DOH reported that the County’s rate for one vaccine dose as of yesterday was 81.5% of the County’s total population and 92.0% of the adult population, and the County’s rate for full-vaccination was 74.5% of the total population, and for boosters was 63.8% of the eligible population.  The State’s rate for one dose was 90.7% for the total population and 95.0% of adults, and the State’s rate for full-vaccination was 77.5% 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 66,856 tests Statewide were 3,930 or 5.8% positive, with the seven-day average decreasing to 6.1%.  The Capital Region had 2,621 tests of which 178 or 6.5% were positive, with the seven-day average decreasing to 8.1%.  The County had 742 tests of which 58 or 6.7% were positive, with the seven-day average decreasing to 8.6%. 
 
In a press release today, Governor Hochul reported the State’s positive rate for tests yesterday (5.80%), and the current numbers for COVID-19 hospitalizations (2,127, +31), new hospital admissions (242), ICU patients (216, -14), intubations (84, -6), and 11 deaths. 
 
The Governor also announced that she has signed 10 laws today in response to the act of terror at the Topps grocery store in Buffalo by a racist gunman including a ban on the sale of semiautomatic rifles to persons under 21 years; a prohibition against the purchase of body armor by anyone not engaged in an eligible profession; an expansion of the reach of the Red Flag Law; and other gun safety and control laws. 

FDA’s Advisory Committee is meeting tomorrow to discuss authorizing a COVID-19 vaccine by Novavax, a potential fourth vaccine option.  For most people, who have received a Pfizer or a Moderna vaccine, this additional vaccine option might not generate much interest.  For some people, however, the existing messenger RNA vaccines contain an ingredient that can cause a severe allergic reaction that is not present with the Novavax vaccine.  The Novavax vaccine is also reportedly stable for longer periods at refrigerator temperatures and may not cause the same side effects that can be caused by messenger RNA vaccines. 

Town EMS is hosting a special blood drive with the American Red Cross on this Friday, June 10, from 1pm to 6pm at EMS Station 1 at 200 Centre Drive.  This annual blood drive is in memory of Richard W. O. Beebe, a beloved paramedic and educator for hundreds of fellow medics and EMTs, including Town EMS staff.   It is very easy to make an appointment, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or online and using the sponsor code: guilderlandEMS.  All donors will receive a voucher redeemable for one prepackaged pint of Stewart's ice cream or gelato at any Stewart's shops.
 
Thank you for staying safe and calm.    
 
Peter G. Barber
Town Supervisor