New York State's rapid testing for Covid-19 began today at eight sites in Western New York.
The sites will be open through Wednesday. All residents are eligible for tests but appointments must be made by calling 833-NYSTRNG (697-8764).
All tests are free and the results will support the contact tracing efforts being conducted to monitor and control the virus spread.
The sites can be found at:
- Delavan-Grider Community Center, 877 E. Delavan Ave., Buffalo
- True Bethel Baptist Church, 907 E. Ferry St., Buffalo
- Northwest Buffalo Community Center, 155 Lawn Ave., Buffalo
- Dunkirk Fire Murphy Training Grounds, 665 Brigham Road, Dunkirk
- SUNY ECC North, 6205 Main St., Amherst
- Union Fire Company, 1845 Union Road, West Seneca
- John A. Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls
- YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, 32 Cottage St., Lockport
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo today said that of the 93,873 test results reported to New York State on Friday, 635, or 0.67%, were positive.
Western New York's percentage of positive test results for Friday remained at 1.2%, the same as Thursday's percentage and lower than Wednesday's 2% mark. Western New York remained the only region in the state that saw more than 1% of its tests come back positive.
In a release Saturday, Cuomo said hospitalizations statewide dropped to 458, the lowest number since March 16, and intubations dropped to 48, the lowest number since mid-March. New York State's infection rate has been less than 1% for 22 straight days.
"As the state's Covid-19 numbers continue to decline, New Yorkers need to stay vigilant and continue wearing masks, social distancing and washing their hands so we can maintain that progress as we move into the fall," Cuomo said. "Our ability to keep this deadly virus in check will be determined by what each of us does each day and by the capacity of local governments to enforce state guidance. This pandemic is far from over, so as we head into this weekend please continue to be New York Smart and New York Tough. Together we can slow the spread and save lives."
