Gov. Cuomo updates New Yorkers on COVID-19 progress in the state – WSYR

Posted: Jan 1, 2021 / 01:03 PM EST / Updated: Jan 1, 2021 / 01:04 PM EST

(WSYR-TV) Gov. Andrew Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the states progress with the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday.

As we enter this new year, New Yorkers should be energized with a bright hope for the future. We know what we have to do to defeat this invisible enemy and we are reminded of what can be achieved when we come together and work toward a united solution. As we start 2021, I encourage all New Yorkers to look to their better angels and continue the practices we know stop the spread of this virus wash your hands, socially distance, andwear a mask. I am confident that we will win this war together because we are New York Tough.

Cuomos office released the following data on Friday:

Below you can find the hospital bed capacity and occupancy in each region:

Below you can find a breakdown of ICU bed capacity and occupancy in each region:

On Thursday, 219,523 test results were reported to the state. Out of those, 7.52% were positive. Below is a breakdown of positivity rates over the last three days:

The governors office also broke down the number of positive cases in each county:

On Thursday, 166 New Yorkers died from COVID-19. This brings the total number of deaths in the state to 30,208, according to the governors office.

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