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Covid-19: Long Island Sees New Increase In Cases With 2,000-Plus; Latest Breakdown By County

Long Island saw a new increase in the number of new COVID-19 infections as well as the positive-test rate, according to information released by state health officials on Monday, Dec. 28.

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Joe Lombardi
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There were 1,037 new COVID-19 cases in Suffolk and 999 in Nassau on Sunday, Dec. 27, as Long Island saw a total of 2,036 new cases. 

There are currently 1,334 patients hospitalized with COVID on Long Island, with 26 percent of hospital beds available in Nassau and Suffolk. A total of 614 of 822 ICU beds are occupied, with 24 percent available.

The positive testing rates for the last three days on Long Island are as follows:

  • Friday, Dec. 25: 6.54 percent
  • Saturday, Dec. 26: 6.56 percent
  • Sunday, Dec. 27: 6.70 percent

There were 114 COVID deaths statewide on Sunday, with 14 on Long Island (11 in Suffolk County and three in Nassau County), bringing the total to 29,629 during the pandemic.

Here is statewide data for Sunday:

  • Test Results Reported - 124,866
  • Total Positive - 10,407
  • Percent Positive - 8.33%
  • Patient Hospitalization - 7,559 (+376)
  • Patients Newly Admitted - 904
  • Number ICU - 1,222 (+35)
  • Number ICU with Intubation - 717 (+30)
  • Total Discharges - 100,008 (+425)
  • Deaths - 114

"There is no denying the facts and the fact is that social gatherings spread the virus if we are not smart," Gov. Andrew Cuomo said on Monday. "In a year where we've collectively felt out of control, we actually have the power to determine our own future because our actions will ultimately determine the spread.

"We have begun seeing increases in positivity across the nation throughout the past several days and New York has not been immune to that trend. 

"While our experts work to determine whether this uptick is a statistical anomaly due to reduced testing over the holiday weekend, or if this is a result of pre-Christmas spread which is being evidenced now, we all know what we have to do in the meantime - wear a mask, socially distance and avoid gatherings. 

"We can see the light at the end of the tunnel and New York is leading the nation in distributing the vaccine to get us there, but as we approach the end of the holiday season, the rest of us must stay tough. Remember - if we act smart, then we can avoid shutdowns and win this war."

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