Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
2/1/21

In the rapidly changing dynamics of combating the Coronavirus, information is updated constantly. This archive is being provided as an additional resource for those seeking to learn more about how New York State is addressing COVID-19.

LATEST NEWS & INFORMATION - 2/1/21 

From Governor Cuomo’s Zoom briefing downstate:

COVID

• Statewide Positivity rate 4.8%
• 141 deaths
• COVID numbers are going down but if a new strain hits NY numbers could go back up

Positivity Rates in Select Regions

• Long Island: 6.1% 
• Mid-Hudson: 6.01%
• NYC: 5.1%
• Bronx: 6.6%
• Queens: 5.4%

COVID Vaccine

• 1.96 million vaccines administered
• The vaccine issue is supply, NYS is only receiving 300,000 vaccines per week
• Vaccines scheduled for today/tomorrow at state-run facilities are being postponed and will be rescheduled.

FROM THE Q&A

On racial disparities in vaccine distribution:

• NYS anticipated this disparity and is working to increase access to the vaccine in public housing projects, churches and other locations.
• A major issue in disparity is distrust of the vaccine.

On how seniors without technology access can schedule a vaccination appointment:

• There is a phone number that can be called to make an appointment for a vaccine.

On the rationale for opening indoor dining in the NYC area and whether restaurant workers will be eligible for the vaccine soon:

• There are both economic and health concerns right now and people need income to cover expenses.
• NYC COVID numbers have been dropping consistently.
• Cuomo believes everyone should be eligible for the vaccine but there is not enough supply right now to provide for that demand.