BHA feels that it is important to share the most recent information regarding COVID-19. We are not out of the woods yet so staying informed is the best action to take in regard to protecting yourself and others.
Please review the information below and follow the link listed below for additional information.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/us/dutchess-new-york-covid-cases.html
Latest trends as of May 4th, 2022
- Cases have increased recently and are very high.
- The number of hospitalized Covid patients has also risen in the Dutchess County area. Deaths have remained at about the same level.
- Recent data on the test positivity rate in Dutchess County was not available.
- An average of 83 cases per day were reported in Dutchess County, a 49 percent increase from the average two weeks ago. Since the beginning of the pandemic, at least 1 in 5 residents have been infected, a total of 65,842 reported cases.
| DAILY AVG. ON MAY 3 | 14-DAY CHANGE | TOTAL REPORTED | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cases | 83 | +49% | 65,842 |
| Hospitalized | 20 | +28% | — |
| Deaths | <1 | –22% | 658 |