Cortland County COVID-19 wrap-up for Saturday, Dec. 17

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Here is a breakdown of recent COVID-19 numbers in Cortland County. It is based on recorded information from the Cortland County Health Department and the New York State Department of Health.

The county health department reported recently that the level of COVID-19 transmission in the county is low. Since last Saturday, there have been 36 positive cases, two individuals hospitalized (one admission as of Dec. 14), and one new death.

As of Dec. 15, there have been 12,961 total positive cases, 832 hospitalizations and 132 deaths in the county. According to the state, the current daily average of positive tests among county residents is 4.3%. The weekly average of cases per 100K is 12.8.

The recent percentage of county residents fully vaccinated that are 5 years-or-older is 61.1%. Additional numbers show that 60.5% of county residents are fully vaccinated with a booster shot.

A full breakdown of numbers can be seen here in the county health department’s COVID-19 dashboard. The state’s COVID-19 testing tracker can be seen here.