Cortland County reports 9 new cases of COVID
Cortland County saw nine new cases of COVID-19, the state Health Department reported Monday, bringing the county to a total of 11,415 cases since the pandemic began.
Cortland, Tompkins and Cayuga counties reported 26 new cases, and one death, the state reported Monday. The three counties have seen 50,205 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. The number of people who have died from the virus has risen to 358.
- No new COVID patients were admitted to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center over the weekend, the state reported Monday. The hospital had seven COVID patients. Since the pandemic began, 672 Cortland County residents have been hospitalized for COVID. The state Health Department reports 284,116 tests have been administered. The state has reported 120 deaths.
- Tompkins County saw seven new cases, the state Health Department reported Monday. The number of confirmed cases rose to 21,345. The state reports 3,007,183 tests have been administered. Eighty-five Tompkins residents have died.
- Cayuga County 19 new cases, and one death, the state Health Department reported Monday. Confirmed cases rose to 17,445. The state reports 360,467 tests have been administered, and 153 people have died.
Cortland County rate at 227 cases per 100,000
Cortland County reported 108 new cases of coronavirus from May 9 to Sunday. The national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Cortland has 226.98 new cases per 100,000 people over the past week.
Under metrics and guidance from the CDC — which take into account the number of new cases in a week, the number of hospitalizations and hospital capacity — Cortland County was listed as having a “high risk” of transmission. Tompkins and Cayuga counties are also high risk:
- In counties with a “high risk,” wearing a mask in indoor public places is still recommended.
- In counties with a “medium risk,” people with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. People at a high risk for severe illness should consult their healthcare provider about the need for a mask or other precautions.
- In counties with a “low risk,” no additional precautions beyond staying up to date with vaccines and getting tested if one has symptoms are recommended.
The rates and risk, from the CDC:
Cortland: 226.98 — high
Tompkins: 416.91 — high
Cayuga: 185.44 — high
Onondaga: 257.96 — high
Broome: 209.63 — high
Chenango: 271.15 — medium
Tioga: 369.27 — high
Madison: 208.62 — high
163,879 receive COVID vaccine in 3 counties
The state Health Department reports 29,465 Cortland County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, or 61.6% of the county’s total population. A total of 58.2% of the county has been fully vaccinated, and 72.4% of the eligible population has received a booster.
In Tompkins County, 84,930 people have received at least one dose, or 82.6% of the population; 75.5% are fully vaccinated. and 74.5% of the eligible population has been boosted.
In Cayuga County, 49,484 residents have received at least one dose, or 64.1% of the population; 59.9% are fully vaccinated and 72.2% of the eligible population has been boosted.
Across the state, 16.6 million people have received at least one dose, or 90.4% of the population. A total of 77.2% have received two doses.
