Governor Cuomo Provides March 11, 2021 Update to New Yorkers on State’s Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic

Hospitalizations Drop to 4,735—Lowest Since December 6

ICU Patients Drop to 955—Lowest Since December 8; 665 Intubated

Statewide Positivity Drops to 2.77%—Lowest Since November 21

80 COVID-19 Deaths in New York State Yesterday

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitalizations dropped to 4,735, the lowest since December 6. The number of patients in ICUs dropped to 955, the lowest since December 8. Yesterday’s positivity rate dropped to 2.77 percent, the lowest since November 21.

“COVID-19 remains a serious issue in New Yorkers’ daily lives, and it’s important to stay vigilant and practice safe behaviors even as we see improving numbers and rising vaccinations,” Governor Cuomo said. “Our expansive network of vaccine distribution sites is serving more New Yorkers as supply increases and as we expand eligibility, but there’s a long way to go before we get to the light at the end of the tunnel. New Yorkers should wear masks, wash their hands and stay socially distanced to slow the spread and save lives as we work to defeat the COVID beast together.”

Today’s data is summarized briefly below:

• Test Results Reported – 243,153
• Total Positive – 6,747
• Percent Positive – 2.77%
• 7-Day Average Percent Positive – 3.11%
• Patient Hospitalization – 4,735 (-63)
• Net Change Patient Hospitalization Past Week – -442
• Patients Newly Admitted – 580
• Hospital Counties – 53
• Number ICU – 955 (-44)
• Number ICU with Intubation – 665 (-21)
• Total Discharges – 151,906 (+552)
• Deaths – 80
• Total Deaths – 39,311

The regional hospital bed capacity and occupancy numbers, including the number of hospitalizations as a percent of the region’s population, is as follows:

The regional ICU bed capacity and occupancy numbers are as follows:

Each region’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

Each New York City borough’s 7-day average percentage of positive test results reported over the last three days is as follows:

Of the 1,706,564 total individuals who tested positive for the virus, the geographic breakdown is as follows:

Yesterday, 80 New Yorkers died due to COVID-19 in New York State, bringing the total to 39,311. A geographic breakdown is as follows, by county of residence: