Archive: NYS COVID-19 Resources & Information
3/18/21

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 - 3/18/21  

From the Governor's latest Zoom Update: 

OVERVIEW 

• 2.87% overall statewide positivity rate
• 57 deaths
• 4,536 hospitalizations, down 88
• 934 ICU patients, down 20
• 590 intubations, down 11
• Governor said numbers are now down below holiday surge. 

VACCINATIONS 

• 7,121,844 total doses administered.
• The Governor thanked NY Yankees and NY Mets for assisting with mass vaccination sites. 

REOPENING 

• Statewide travel for sports can begin March 29.
• Outdoor performing arts venues with 2,500 capacity can open April 1 at 20% capacity.
• Professional sports venues can open April 1. Indoor venues can open at 10% capacity, outdoor venues can open at 20% capacity, both with testing required. 

The Governor’s Office also released the following Executive Order:

Executive Order 202.97

HIGHLIGHTS

• Permits indoor dining to resume at 75%, outside of NYC, starting March 19.
• Permits indoor dining to resume at 35% in NYC starting March 19.
• Effective March 19 all providers other than pharmacies may vaccinate any person eligible.