Long Island Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 3,000: Latest Rundown Of Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths
More than 3,000 Long Islanders have now died from novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as the outbreak enters its third month in New York.
In Nassau, 103,622 residents have been tested for COVID-19, resulting in 36,965, according to the state Department of Health. In Suffolk, 100,389 people have now been tested, resulting in 35,077 positive COVID-19 tests.
Since the outbreak began in early March, 1,792 Nassau residents have died, while 1,273 Suffolk residents have died. The total number for the Island is 3,065.
In Nassau, Hempstead still had the highest volume of cases (1,915), followed by Freepor…
Covid-19: Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths
Hospitalization rates for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to drop on Long Island, as both Nassau and Suffolk county look to slowly reopen their economies.
In Nassau, there have been 36,161 (307 new) positive COVID-19 tests, which have now resulted in the death of 1,720 county residents. There have been 34,037 (373 new) confirmed cases in Suffolk, leading to the death of 1,203 county residents.
"We're seeing signs of strength hope and resiliency throughout the county," Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone said, noting that the county is approaching the magic number of 14 consecutive …
Covid-19: Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths
Hospitalizations for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Long Island continue to drop, even as the death toll creeps closer to 3,000.
In Nassau County, there have been 35,854 positive COVID-19 tests, which have now resulted in 1,700 deaths, County Executive Laura Curran announced. There have been 33,664 confirmed cases in Suffolk, leading to the death of 1,177 residents.
There are currently 1,292 Nassau County residents hospitalized with COVID-19, down 76 in the past 24 hours. Suffolk’s numbers dipped below 1,000 for the first time in April, down to 970 COVID-19 patients, with 114 patients disc…
Covid-19: Latest Rundown Of Long Island Cases, Deaths
Parts of Long Island may be "within striking distance" of beginning the process of reopening amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Deaths continue to rise, while COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drop across Long Island, sparking optimism among residents and elected officials that they may be settling into the "new normal."
"Given our current trajectories, our daily improving numbers, and without any unexpected hiccups, it is my opinion, and I am saying this as my opinion, we are within striking distance of reopening parts of our economy, like some outdoor construction," N…