NYC COVID-19 Resources: 

NYC COVID-19  City-wide information portal

Find the resources across NYC City agencies for New Yorkers, Businesses, and Non-Profits. 

Click to access: NYC.gov/COVID-19

COVID-19 Testing Sites

To find a testing site near you, enter your address below, or text "COVID TEST" to 855-48.

Click to access: NYC.gov/COVIDTEST
COVID-19 Vaccine
 
DOHMH has created a Vaccine web page to keep New Yorkers up to date.

Click to access: NYC.gov/COVIDVACCINE
COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
 

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to certain groups in NYC. The following groups have recently become eligible:

  • People ages 65 and older
  • Teachers and education workers
  • First responders
  • Public safety workers
  • Public transit workers
Learn which groups are currently eligible for the vaccine, and which may be eligible next.
 

Click to access: 

NYC.gov/COVIDVACCINEDISTRIBUTION

COVID-19 Data

The data reflects the most recent information collected about people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in NYC. It is updated daily. 

 

Click to access COVID-19 DATA

General Information on COVID-19  

There is increasing transmission of COVID-19 in New York City and widespread transmission across the United States and in many other countries. Read about: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page

New COVID-19 Variant

What we know - Viruses constantly change through mutation, and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Sometimes new variants emerge and disappear. Other times, new variants emerge and persist. Multiple variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been documented in the United States and globally during this pandemic.

 

What we do not know - Scientists are working to learn more about these variants, and more studies are needed to understand:

  • How widely these new variants have spread
  • How the new variants differ
  • How the disease caused by these new variants differs from the disease caused by other variants that are currently circulating

What it means- Public health officials are studying these variants quickly to learn more to control their spread. They want to understand whether the variants:

  • Spread more easily from person to person
  • Cause milder or more severe disease in people
  • Are detected by currently available viral tests
  • Respond to medicines currently being used to treat people for COVID-19
  • Change the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. There is no evidence that this is occurring, and most experts believe this is unlikely to occur because of the nature of the immune response to the virus.

Test and Trace Corps

The NYC Test & Trace Corps is a public health initiative to fight the threat of COVID-19. 

Test – Get a COVID-19 Test and an Antibody test to know if you have been exposed to the virus. – The tests are FREE, confidential and safe. More than 200 testing sites now open. Learn more.

Trace – Answer the call of the Contact Tracers – they provide support to New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts. Learn more.

Take Care – Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones – Safely isolate in a free, comfortable and convenient hotel room or at home. Learn more. Learn more.

Seasonal Flu (Influenza) 

As the flu and COVID-19 will likely circulate at the same time this season, getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever. 

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/flu-seasonal.page

COVID-19 Community Conversations:

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is providing a free 60-minute virtual presentation entitled COVID-19 Community Conversations: Mental Health, Equity & Resilience. The COVID-19 Community Conversation presentation covers topics including grief, trauma, coping, resilience and mental health tips. 

Click here to register for an upcoming presentation!

Many New Yorkers Should Limit Activities:

The number of new COVID-19 cases in NYC has been rising rapidly and is now at a level we have not seen since April.

People with underlying health conditions, as well as those who live or care for such people, should now take increased precautions.

  • Avoid public spaces and gatherings and wear a face covering at all times, indoors and outdoors.
  • Do not leave home, except for work, school or essential activities, including medical care, COVID-19 testing or to go to the grocery store or pharmacy.
  • If you feel sick do not leave your home, except for a COVID-19 test or other essential medical care.

This advisory applies to a wide range of New Yorkers, such as people older than 65 and people with underlying conditions, including smoking, type-2 diabetes and obesity, among others. It also applies to those who live with or care for these people.

Dear New Yorker,

As we begin the New Year, we want to reaffirm our commitment to keeping you informed. 

As New York City continues to respond to COVID-19, we want to ensure this newsletter continues to deliver information on critical resources and city updates. To this end, we have refreshed the look and organized it to find information easier.

As 2021 promises a new beginning, we are confident that we will overcome any challenges and rise together.

In partnership,

 

América Cañas,  

Acting Commissioner, Mayor's Community Affairs Unit

 

Key Updates:

Health Department Reschedules First Dose Vaccine Appointments Amid Supply Shortage

The Health Department announced that all first dose appointments made for Thursday, January 21 through Sunday, January 24 at City COVID-19 Vaccine Hubs will be rescheduled to the same time next week as the City deals with vaccine shortages.

The Department has sent out email notifications to all affected New Yorkers and is calling each person to ensure they have been alerted of the change. All of the scheduled appointments for the first dose of the vaccine within these dates will be rescheduled to exactly one week from the original appointment slot and at the same time. The Department is working with New Yorkers to find an available appointment time for those who cannot reschedule for exactly one week later (Click here to read more). 

 

Additional Resources:

NYC Health Post-COVID Clinics: 

Post-COVID care clinics bring together multidisciplinary teams (including pulmonology, cardiology, rehabilitation, neurology and mental health) to provide a comprehensive treatment approach. Click here to find out more information.

NYC Department of Education: 

 
School Year 2020-2021 Calendar: 
 
Important Links: 

- Schools across the City are currently open for in-person and remote learning. Decisions regarding individual school buildings closures will be made in accordance with our COVID-19 protocols and with New York State guidance on restrictions in designated COVID-19 Zones. You can see if your school is currently in a State-designated Orange in Red Zone using the City’s COVID-19 Zone Finder .

 - Daily COVID Case Map- this Map shows all known cases of COVID-19 at New York City public schools. It is updated Sunday through Friday at 6:00 PM.

- Want all-remote learning for your student ? Let us know by completing the Learning Preference survey

- See the Messages to Families Announcements page for the latest news from the Department of Education

- Free Meals for Students, Families, and Community Member, for more information visit: schools.nyc.gov/freemeals.

GETFOODNYC:

Emergency Food Assistance Program - NYC.GOV/GETFOOD
 

Become an Emergency Food Provider - 

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/emergency-food-assistance-program.page

NYC Health + Hospitals:

As part of the largest municipal health care system in the world, NYC Health + Hospitals’ public hospitals and neighborhood health centers offer a wide variety of excellent mental health services to foster recovery from mental illness of all kinds. We help patients rediscover their strengths and abilities, as well as overcoming the stigma of mental illness. Click to learn more.  

THRIVENYC:

Call 1-888-NYC-WELL If you are thinking about suicide, or know someone who is, counselors are available to listen to and support you 24/7. Contact NYC Well by calling 888-NYC-WELL (888-692-9355), texting “WELL” to 65173 or chatting at nyc.gov/nycwell. If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of hurting themselves, or in immediate danger because of a health condition or other situation, call 911.

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

Hours: Available 24 hours.

Languages: English, Spanish. 

Domestic Violence Support:

NYC 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-HOPE

NYC SANITATION:

Disposing of electrical appliances is bad for the environment and illegal. DSNY offers you a special collection of appliances. Click here for more information.

To coordinate appliance disposal events for the community, fill out this form: on.nyc.gov/eventrequest

 

NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP):

Workplace Laws: NYC workplace laws are still in effect. There have been new amendments to the NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law that will take effect in 2 Phases. Click here to learn more about employee rights and employer responsibilities. 

Returning to Work During COVID-19:

Important Information for Domestic Workers and Their Employers. Click here for more information. 

Learn more about important guidelines and resources available to workers under Phase 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the reopening: www.nyc.gov/workers

 

City Agency Service Update: 
 
 

 

 

Important Dates to Know: 

- NYS Homes and Community Renewal Announces Expansion of Covid Rent Relief Program (February 1, 2021)

The New York State Legislature established the COVID Rent Relief Program to help households who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 crisis. This program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. 

How to Apply: Applications for COVID Rent Relief Program Available Online at https://hcr.ny.gov/RRP  The deadline to submit your COVID Rent Relief Program application is February 1, 2021.

For Help Applying: Residents who need help or have questions about their application can contact HCR’s COVID Rent Relief Program Call Center for assistance at 1-833-499-0318 or covidrentrelief@hcr.ny.gov. Call Center representatives are available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. You can also call 311 and ask for the “Tenant Helpline” to be connected with tenant support specialists who can help you navigate the application process. 

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- NYC Civic Corps (March 1, 2021) recruits and places AmeriCorps members to serve full time at select community-based organizations for 10 months. Our vision is that community-based organizations will more effectively utilize volunteers and more efficiently carry out their mission to make our city a more equitable place for all New Yorkers.  Application close date: March 1, 2021. The website link to the application: www.nyc.gov/hostciviccorps

 

 

From the Press Office: 

As Vaccine Supply Wanes, City Surpases Weekly Dose Goal for Second Week in Row

January 19, 2021

NEW YORK— Without a resupply of doses from the federal government, the City will begin to close vaccination sites on Thursday, Mayor de Blasio announced today. This come as over 220,000 vaccines were administered in New York City last week, surpassing the City's benchmark goal for the second week in a row.  New York City is still on pace to run out of vaccine supply this week and continues to call on the federal government to send additional doses.
 
“We are running dangerously low on vaccines in New York City,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We have the infrastructure to get shots in the arms of hundreds of thousands of people each week, but we need the doses from our federal partners to actually get it done.”
 
As of today, the City has already administered more than 455,000 total doses to New Yorkers, including more than 403,000 first doses and more than 52,000 second doses. Another more-than 104,000 doses that have been delivered to NYC are reserved for the CDC’s Long-Term Care Facilities program, meaning they are earmarked and not to be considered part of remaining supply.

As a result, there are only 116,000 first doses remaining, which the City anticipates using fully this week. Last week, for example, the City reported administering more than 30,000 doses per day. There are approximately 200,000 doses remaining that are set aside as second doses.  Therefore the vast majority of vaccine that has been physically delivered to NYC is almost entirely accounted for and the City will be out of vaccine it can administer by the end of the week.

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Mayor de Blasio Announces Efforts to Help Young Adults Overcome Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic

January 19, 2021

New initiatives to serve over 13,000 young New Yorkers with employment, training, and education support in the face of economic downturn

Newly released Disconnected Youth Task Force report provides a long-term strategy to keep them on a path towards economic and career success

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking to support New York City youth and young adults – both current students and those who are out of school and unemployed – as they weather the effects of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Measures include a campaign with CUNY to engage 5,000 young adults to enroll in college this spring, as well as an initiative to connect more than 2,000 high school students with paid internships and opportunities to earn college credit.  

Accompanying these announcements is a new report by the citywide Disconnected Youth Task Force, entitled Connecting Our Future, which focuses attention on New York City’s population of out-of-school/out-of-work (OSOW) 16 to 24-year-olds. Originally convened in 2019, the Task Force updated its original analysis to account for an expected spike in OSOW as a result of job
losses and educational disruptions in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. This report will serve as the City’s strategic plan to serve this population.  

“The measures we’re announcing today represent just a first set of actions demonstrating our commitment to center their wellbeing as we begin the long road to recovery from the pandemic,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “We look forward to working with the new Biden-Harris administration and Congressional leadership to build back NYC better than ever.” (Click here to read more)  

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Mayor de Blasio to Participate in National Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19

January 19, 2021

First nationwide COVID-19 memorial to lives lost is part of the Inauguration of President-elect Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris

NEW YORK—Today, Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced that New York City will be participating in the national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19 by delivering remarks at the Statue of Liberty at 5:30 p.m. The memorial will take place simultaneously in Washington D.C. and nationwide starting at 5:30 p.m. ET and continuing at 5:30 p.m. local time in cities and towns across the country.

Mayor de Blasio and First Lady McCray will board a Statue Cruise line, operated by Hornblower, to deliver remarks in front of the State of Liberty National Memorial on Liberty Island. The program in Washington D.C. will also emphasize the importance of looking back and remembering the lives we’ve lost to COVID-19 as we look forward to the hope of a new path and a brighter future.

“This city, and this country, have faced down extraordinary challenges in our shared history. And as we remember those we’ve lost to COVID-19, we must also remember that the strength and unity of our people has always helped us prevail,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “I’m honored to stand with Lady Liberty, a beacon of hope to the nation and the world, and look forward to brighter days to come.”

“The COVID-19 pandemic has stolen the lives of too many of our mothers, brothers, nurses and dedicated public servants. While the nation collectively mourns the loss of loved ones, we also gain strength by coming together. Our unity in sorrow will help us overcome this pandemic and build our country back stronger. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes the hope and promise of better days ahead led by a new Biden-Harris Administration. Together we will rise,” said First Lady Chirlane McCray (Click here to read more).