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- Total COVID-19 cases:
- 383,944 in New York state, including 30,856 deaths. 68,851 recovered. 2,991,210 total tested.
- 2,111,622 U.S., including 116,114 deaths. 576,334 recovered. 23,984,592 total tested.
- 8,005,294 worldwide, including 435,662 deaths. 3,833,358 recovered.
Note: The figures include presumed COVID-19 deaths. The number of positive confirmed cases is cumulative and includes people who have recovered as well as those who died.
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- Here are the latest cancellations and postponements.
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Monday's updates
Give blood - get tested for COVID-19 antibodies
The American Red Cross announced Monday that it will begin testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
The testing will be available for a limited time only, though the organization didn’t specify an end date.
Individuals can make an appointment to donate blood by using the organization’s free Blood Donor app, visiting their website at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Test results will be available within seven to 10 days on the Red Cross’ blood donor app, or on their donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org
What is will be open in phase three?
Starting Wednesday, Capital Region residents for the first time since March will be able to get a tattoo, a manicure or an artificial tan as New York continues its phased economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Personal care services, including nail salons, massage parlors and tattoo studios, are allowed to open under the state's third phase, and restaurants are able to seat guests indoors. Hair-related services, including barber shops, had been allowed to open under phase two. Meanwhile, gatherings of up to 25 people will be allowed in regions that enter phase three of reopening from the coronavirus pandemic, including the Capital Region, which is scheduled to enter the third phase on Wednesday
People going back to work can get a COVID-19 test
Albany County will host a coronavirus testing clinic at the Times Union Center in Albany on Thursday for all nonessential workers returning to work under the state’s phased regional reopening plan.
The clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., County Executive Dan McCoy announced Monday. Individuals must call 518-465-4771 and make an appointment to get tested Thursday. If more people call than can be accommodated during Thursday's clinic, the site will remain open for additional testing Friday, McCoy said