Today OPWDD shared the following Covid-19 data they have collected as of 7/15:
3,185 total infections to date
2,580 of those infections can be attributed to individuals residing in OPWDD certified residential settings
441 Fatalities
90% of deaths are located in the downstate region (NYC, LI, Rockland, Putnam, Westchester, Orange, Nassau, Suffolk)
83% of deaths are attributed to individuals that are 50 or older
61% of deaths are men
80% of those who have passed away also had one or more comorbidities (i.e. hypertension, diabetes, dementia, cancer, etc…)
3,730 staff infections to date
Thank You for Your Support
The NY Alliance extends its thanks and appreciation to the following organizations for their support of our mission and sponsorship of our COVID-19 response efforts:
