Hospitalizations and intubations due to the coronavirus pandemic have dropped to their lowest levels since the middle of March, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday said. 

At the same time, New York's daily infection rate remains below 1% out of tens of thousands of test results. Seven people have died of COVID-19. 

"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."

Hospitalizations now stand at 458 patients and intubations are at 48 cases. 

New York confirmed 635 new COVID cases out of 93,873 test results, a positive rate of 0.67%, the 22nd straight day the positive result has been below 1%.