Covid-19: Here's Brand-New Breakdown Of Long Island Cases By Community, Other Data
For the third straight day, Long Island has seen a slight downtick in the positive COVID-19 infection rate, though it remains among the highest in the state.
The seven-day rolling positivity average has dipped to 4.46 percent after seeing it rise for nearly a week. The statewide average is also on the decline, from 3.28 percent the past two days to 3.26 percent on Thursday, March 18.
According to the state Department of Health, there were 702 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Nassau, as the total rose to 160,103, while there were 711 cases reported in Suffolk for a total of 174,032 since the …
Covid-19: 1,400 New Long Island Cases Reported; Here's Latest Breakdown By Community
The positive COVID-19 infection rate dipped slightly on Long Island for the first time in four days, though both Suffolk and Nassau counties saw more than 700 newly confirmed infections.
According to the state Department of Health, there were 784 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Nassau, as the total rose to 158,769, while there were 720 cases reported in Suffolk for a total of 172,670 since the pandemic began more than a year ago.
Both Suffolk and Nassau reported six new virus-related fatalities as the death toll rose to 3,176 and 2,998, respectively.
After rising for four straight days, th…
Covid-19: Long Island Infection Rate Rises Again; New Rundown Of Cases By Community
Thirteen new COVID-19-related deaths were confirmed on Long Island in the latest data released by the state, as the infection rate rose for the fourth straight day.
According to the Department of Health, there were eight new COVID-19 fatalities, bringing the death toll to 3,170 since the pandemic began, while five new deaths brought the total in Nassau to 2,992.
In Suffolk, 652 new infections were confirmed, bringing the total in the county to 171,950 since the pandemic began last year. Nassau reported 623 new cases, as the total hit 157,985.
The average seven-day infection rat…
