Weekly COVID-19 Statistics Update: April 28 – May 4

May 4, 2021 Kassadee Bradshaw
Graphic of a map of Oswego County with the words COVID-19 Statistics, Oswego County
Graphic by Fred Reed.

OSWEGO COUNTY – According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m., there have been a total of 138 additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) this week.

  • Wednesday: 26 new cases
  • Thursday: 23 new cases
  • Friday: 24 new cases
  • Saturday: 17 new cases
  • Sunday: 19 new cases
  • Monday: 11 new cases
  • Today: 18 new cases

Oswego County Legislature Chairman James Weatherup briefed the public today in his weekly video. Today he discussed broadband internet access, the COVID-19 positivity rate, and mental health awareness.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us in many ways, one being that reliable access to broadband internet is no longer a luxury,” Weatherup said. “In the past year, as more residents went online for work and school, we discovered a need for better, more reliable and more affordable broadband service. To help address this issue, we have partnered with the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board to conduct a study that will assess our broadband capabilities.”

Weatherup said residents and business owners can complete a survey regarding broadband internet access to determine where online access is most critical and what other issues need to be addressed. That survey can be found here or call 315-412-5966 to request a survey if you do not have reliable internet access.

He also said that this week the county has taken a step back in regards to COVID-19 cases, with the seven-day positivity rate increasing from 1.4% to 2.3%, and the community transmission rate remains high.

“We understand that this is frustrating for all of us, but we must not let it deter us from our goal of overcoming COVID-19 and ending this pandemic,” Weatherup said. “The best way to do this is through vaccinations. The more residents we can get vaccinated, the more we can reduce the number of new positive cases and the sooner we can get back to normal.”

The Health Department is hosting two more mini-clinics at its office on Bunner Street in Oswego. The first is scheduled for tomorrow, May 5 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. and the second is scheduled on Monday, May 10 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 

Register for the May 5 clinic here.

Register for the May 10 clinic here.

The Moderna vaccine will be administered at the first clinic, so participants must plan on returning June 2 for their second dose. The Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which only requires one dose, will be administered at the second clinic. For more information about the three COVID-19 vaccines, click on the “Fact Sheet” link for each one at https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/.  

Weatherup also talked about National Mental Health Awareness Month, which takes place in May. Teresa Woolson, administrative coordinator with Operation Oswego County joined the video to give more information on mental health care.

Woolson talked about the statistics of those with mental illnesses in the U.S. and one of the biggest reasons why many go without treatment: fear and shame caused by stigmas associated with mental health.

“This month, let’s work on normalizing conversations about our mental health,” Woolson said. “If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, or thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255  (TALK) or text HOME to 741741.”

Liberty Resources Mobile Crisis is also available in Oswego County for both children and adults in crisis. Call 315-251-0800.

Weatherup also said the U.S. Small Business Administration is providing direct relief funds for restaurants and other hard-hit businesses who have experienced significant losses due the pandemic through the Federal Restaurant Revitalization Fund. Online applications will continue to be accepted until all funds are gone.

Oswego County updates:

  • The Solid Waste Department announced the 2021 opening of its Household Hazardous Waste facility last Saturday. It will be open until September 29.
  • There will be a rabies clinic on May 5. More information is available here.
  • The burn ban remains in effect until May 14.

Today’s statistics are below:

Oswego County: (as of 3 p.m.) 

  • Oswego County residents with at least one vaccine dose: 49,622 (April 27: 46,579)
  • Oswego County residents fully vaccinated: 40,781 (April 27: 37,025)
  • Oswego County’s seven-day positivity rate: 2.3% (April 27: 1.4%)
  • Total # of active cases: 167 (April 27: 212)
  • Total # of positive cases: 7,764 (April 27: 7,626)
  • Total # of recoveries: 7,507 (April 27: 7,324)
  • Total # tests: 203,924 (April 27: 197,928)
  • Total # of negative results: 193,578 (April 27: 187,764)
  • Total # of people in mandatory isolation/quarantine: 525 (April 27: 506)
  • Total # of deaths: 90 (no change) 
  • Total # of hospitalizations: 318 (as of March 1 – there were 306 as of Feb. 15)

Municipalities With Cases: Map updated yesterday.

1-10 confirmed cases: Boylston

11-25 confirmed cases: Redfield

26-50 confirmed cases: Amboy, Orwell

51-75 confirmed cases: Minetto, Williamstown

101-150 confirmed cases: Albion, New Haven, Parish

151-200 confirmed cases: Sandy Creek

201-250 confirmed cases: Hannibal, Palermo, West Monroe

251-300 confirmed cases: Constantia, Mexico

301-350 confirmed cases: Scriba

351-400 confirmed cases: Granby, Richland, Volney

Over 400 confirmed cases: City of Fulton, City of Oswego, Hastings, Oswego Town, Schroeppel

Map of the case ranges by municipality as of yesterday. Image from Oswego County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard.

SUNY Oswego Statistics: (as of 3 p.m.)

  • Total number of active cases: 23 (April 27: 29)
  • Total number of cumulative confirmed cases since Jan. 2: 547 (April 27: 522)
  • Total number of tests: 54,938 (April 27: 51,289)
    • Further breakdown available on SUNY Oswego dashboard.
  • Total number of recoveries: 524 (April 27: 493)
  • Total number of on-campus quarantine rooms occupied: 6 (April 27: 11)
  • Total number of on-campus isolation rooms occupied: 4 (April 27: 10)
  • Total number of off-campus students in quarantine: 13 (April 27: 12)
  • Total number of off-campus students in isolation: 17 (April 27: 17)

Oswego County School Districts: Look for your school district’s COVID-19 report card here. It shows if there are any positive cases within the school district, for students and staff.

Oswego County Nursing Home Deaths: (as of May 3 – no change since Feb. 8)

  • Nursing home deaths related to COVID-19 :
    • At nursing home – 49 (no change)
    • Outside nursing home – 7 (no change)
  • Assisted living facility deaths related to COVID-19:
    • At assisted living facility – 0 (no change)
    • Outside assisted living facility – 0 (no change)
  • Other adult care facility deaths released to COVID-19:
    • At adult care facility: 0 (no change)
    • Outside adult care facility: 1 (no change)

New York: (as of yesterday) 

  • Total # of positive cases: 2,043,441 (April 27: 2,021,407)
  • Total # of deaths: 42,129 (April 27: 41,875)

*NY numbers and nursing home numbers are from the NY State Department of Health.

Other updates from the state can be found here.

U.S.: (as of 2:21 p.m.)

  • Total # of positive cases: 32,489,058 (April 27: 32,138,904)
  • Total # of deaths: 577,845 (April 27: 572,850)

Worldwide: (as of 2:21 p.m.)

  • Total # of positive cases: 153,773,158 (April 27: 148,062,658)
  • Total # of deaths: 3,217,512 (April 27: 3,124,700)
  • Total # of recoveries: 90,458,164 (April 27: 85,727,845)

Resources:

COVID-19 Information:

Testing Information:

Free transportation is available to residents to go to COVID-19 test and vaccination sites through a partnership between Oswego County and Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. Transportation is available Monday through Saturday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call 315-598-1514 to schedule a ride in advance.

Vaccine Information:

Miscellaneous:

Links For Statistics:

Notes: The total number of positive cases in Oswego County is cumulative since March 2020 and the number of recoveries and deaths are of those numbers. SUNY Oswego cases are included in the county numbers, however, the county tracks only those living in Oswego County. That means that students who chose to leave and go back to their home county and test positive there will be included on the college’s dashboard, but not the county’s. Their positive result would be reported to their home county, not here.

SUNY Oswego reset its numbers for the Winter/Spring 2021 semesters and does not include numbers from Aug. 12, 2020 to Jan. 1, 2021. Total cases reported include 217 past positive cases (experienced during the winter break: Nov. 2020 –Jan. 2021) of students residing off-campus, who were required to provide evidence of positive test results and recovery upon returning to campus.

The first two cases in Oswego County were confirmed March 22, 2020. missing or outdated ad config

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