Note: This dataset is no longer being updated as of September 1, 2023.
This dataset includes information on the number of tests of individuals for COVID-19 infection performed in New York State beginning March 1, 2020, when the first case of COVID-19 was identified in the state. The primary goal of publishing this dataset is to provide users timely information about local disease spread and reporting of positive cases. The data will be updated weekly, reflecting tests completed by 2:00 pm on the day prior to the date of the update.

As of April 4, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) no longer requires entities conducting COVID testing to report negative or indeterminate antigen test results. This may impact the number and interpretation of total test results reported to the state and also impacts calculation of test percent positivity. Total positives continues to include both PCR and antigen positive test results.

Dataset is cases managed by NYC DVS for service, care or resources supported via VetConnect, phone, in-person, postal mail or electronic mail. This is a compilation of the agency's cases which is assistance requests. Each record represents a requested submitted by client for service, care or resource. This dataset provides information on the issues, concerns, and service needs that veterans, service members, and their families have sought assistance for.