Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov.  

"New York State's numbers continue to show progress in the midst of alarming increases in COVID-19 cases throughout the country and a renewed need to ensure compliance with state guidance here at home," Governor Cuomo said. "Yesterday's numbers show New York's hospitalizations continue to decrease and its rate of positive tests remains low, but it's essential that we stay vigilant by social distancing, wearing masks and washing our hands as this pandemic is far from over. I urge everyone to stay New York Tough and New York Smart."

Today's data is summarized briefly below:  

• Patient Hospitalization - 646 (-4)
• Patients Newly Admitted - 91 (+34)
• Hospital Counties - 30
• Number ICU - 149 (-7)
• Number ICU with Intubation - 94 (+1)
• Total Discharges - 72,632 (+80)
• Deaths - 10
• Total Deaths - 25,103 

Of the 71,466 test results reported to New York State yesterday, 750, or 1.05 percent, were positive. Each region's percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

The Governor also confirmed 750 additional cases of novel coronavirus, bringing the statewide total to 411,200 confirmed cases in New York State. Of the 411,200 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

Yesterday, there were 10 deaths due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 25,103. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence: