BUFFALO, N.Y. — New data released Monday from New York State shows the percent of positive COVID-19 tests in the Western New York region was below 1 percent for a second consecutive day.
Out of 2,655 tests conducted in the Western New York region Sunday, only 25 were positive, for a 0.9 percent positive rate.
The seven day average for the region is now down to`1.2 percent, which is close to the state average of 1 percent. And the Western New York region is no longer the highest in the state. The Mid-Hudson region now has a seven day average of 1.7 percent.
Daily hospitalizations in the Western New York region were at 42 for a second consecutive day. Before Saturday, the region has not had more than 40 COVID patients hospitalized since July 16.
Human coronaviruses are usually spread through...
- The air by coughing or sneezing
- Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
- Touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.
Help stop the spread of coronavirus
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Eat and sleep separately from your family members
- Use different utensils and dishes
- Cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, hot your hand.
- If you use a tissue, throw it in the trash.
Lower your risk
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- If you are 60 or over and have an underlying health condition such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or respiratory illnesses like asthma or COPD, the World Health Organization advises you to try to avoid crowds or places where you might interact with people who are sick.