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Albany County COVID-19 Dashboard reported today that there were 87 new positive cases overnight in the County, which raised the County’s COVID-19 cumulative pandemic total to 73,513 positive cases.  The County’s seven-day average of new daily positive cases increased from 80.0 to 80.8 cases.  The number of County residents in the hospital overnight with COVID-19 decreased by five patients to 28 patients, with three patients in the ICU.  The County’s pandemic death toll remained at 565 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 92.1% of the adult population, and the County’s rate for full-vaccination was 74.6% of the total population, and for boosters was 63.9% 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 90,318 tests Statewide were 5,868 or 6.5% positive, with the seven-day average increasing to 5.5%.  The Capital Region had 2,990 tests of which 190 or 6.8% were positive, with the seven-day average remaining at 7.4%.  The County had 852 tests of which 64 or 7.4% were positive, with the seven-day average decreasing to 7.5%. 
 
Beginning this weekend, the State stated that it would no longer provide COVID-19 hospital data on weekends and holidays, and would include the cumulative weekend data on Monday or non-holiday weekday.
 
Last night, the FDA stated that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for children under 6 years of age was effective in preventing symptomatic infection without side effects.  The FDA noted that the effectiveness of Moderna’s pediatric vaccine was based on relatively few positive cases in this age group and that a booster would also likely be required to maintain its efficacy.  The FDA’s advisory committee is scheduled to meet next week on recommending emergency authorization for Moderna’s vaccine for children aged 6 months to 17 years.  It will also consider Pfizer’s application for its pediatric vaccine for children under 5 years.
 
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve has announced an exciting opportunity to experience the wonders of the Preserve during evening hours.  At "Nature Night Out,” you can enjoy the Preserve’s natural beauty during three fun-filled summer evenings on Wednesday June 29, Friday July 22, and Friday August 12.  The event starts at 4pm and the Discovery Center will stay open on those evenings until 7:30pm to take advantage of longer summer days. You can enjoy live music and food options from food truck vendors.  You can also go on a StoryWalk adventure along the trail and learn about the Preserve’s natural and cultural history with interactive exhibits.  Please also check out the Preserve’s calendar for a full listing of day and evening activities this summer. 
 
I hope that you are having an enjoyable and relaxing weekend.  
 
Thank you for staying safe and calm.    
 
Peter G. Barber
Town Supervisor