COVID-related hospitalizations in New York state have been below 1,000 for more than a week, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Sunday.

According to the latest numbers released by the governor's office, the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 dropped by 22 over the past day to 823, 458 of whom were admitted to a hospital for a reason other than COVID-19. 

Seven new deaths were also announced on Sunday.

"The vaccine and booster are our most effective tool against this virus," Hochul said in a statement. "I urge New Yorkers not to take for granted the progress we have made in getting vaccinated, there's still more work to do to guard against future case surges. Make sure your friends and family are fully vaccinated and boosted, and consult with your doctor about getting the vaccine for your child." 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data cited by the governor, 95% of all New Yorkers age 18 and older have received at least one vaccine dose and 86.0% have completed their vaccine series. For New Yorkers of all ages, 89.5% have received at least one dose and 76.1% have completed their vaccine series.

New York's COVID-19 positivity rate is currently 2.30%, up from 1.68% last Sunday. 

The state's seven-day average positivity rate is currently 2.29%%. New York City's seven-day average positivity rate is currently the lowest in the state, at 1.71%. Central New York has the highest rate of any region in the state, with a 8.82% reported positivity average.