Coronavirus live updates: In New York, public could get first vaccinations in January Albany County warns of 'surge upon surge' News staff FacebookTwitterEmail 17 1of17Buy PhotoAlbany County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen addresses her concerns over the latest county coronavirus figures during a briefing on Friday morning, Dec. 4, 2020, at the county offices in Albany, N.Y. The county recorded 185 new cases overnight and now has 96 residents hospitalized with the disease, both the highest since the pandemic began. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less 2of17Buy PhotoAlbany County Executive Dan McCoy adjusts his face mask during a Albany County coronavirus briefing on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, at the county office building in Albany, N.Y. The county reported an increase of 208 new positive cases since Wednesday. Two deaths and 13 new hospitalizations were reported overnight. (Will Waldron/Times Union)Will Waldron/Albany Times UnionShow MoreShow Less