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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 accessNYC.gov/COVIDVACCINE


COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility
 

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to certain groups in NYC. Learn which groups are currently eligible for the vaccine, and which may be eligible next.

 

The vaccines are safe and will help protect us and others from COVID-19. Put simply, they will save lives. Learn more about COVID-19 Vaccine facts here.

 

Click to access

NYC.gov/COVIDVACCINEDISTRIBUTION


COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Data

Through the City's Vaccine Command Center, we will closely monitor how many vaccine doses have been:

  • Reserved by the federal government for NYC
  • Delivered to NYC
  • Given to people in NYC

Click to access: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution DATA


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!


Economic Impact Payments

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021, eligible individuals and families will receive a second round of Economic Impact Payments (stimulus payments) by direct deposit or mail. The second payments are up to $600 for single filers and $1,200 for married couples filing jointly plus an additional $600 for each dependent child under age 17. No action is required by most eligible recipients. You can check your stimulus payment status via IRS at irs.gov/eip

 If you did not receive a first or second stimulus payment and think you may be eligible, or did not receive the full payment amount, you may be eligible to obtain a stimulus payment by claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit when you file your 2020 federal tax return. You can learn about NYC Free Tax Prep services to file your taxes and receive a stimulus payment(s) for free.


Worried about or want to report fraudulent vaccine appoints and scams? Remember:

  • You will never be asked to put a deposit down or provide credit card information to make a vaccination appointment in NYC
  • Any incidence of vaccine fraud or abuse should be reported to the NYS Attorney General by filing a complaint via: https://ag.ny.gov/complaint-forms
  • A hotline is also available to report vaccine abuse and fraud. New Yorkers who suspect fraud in the vaccine distribution process can call 833-VAX-SCAM (833-829-7226) toll-free or email the state Department of Health at STOPVAXFRAUD@health.ny.gov

Dear New Yorker,

 

I am honored to return to the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit, committed to serving you and the City of New York as we continue to overcome the pandemic and its challenges. 

 

I know our amazing city will come together as we rebuild, and I'm thrilled to work alongside our communities to make it happen. This week, the Mayor's Office hosted an official memorial event to honor the many New Yorkers who passed away during the pandemic. The full event can be viewed here.

 

I look forward to working with you for a recovery for all of us. 

 

In partnership,

 

Roberto Pérez,  

Commissioner, Mayor's Community Affairs Unit


Key Updates:


Economic Impact Payments

The Internal Revenue Service, on behalf of the Treasury Department, worked to quickly begin delivery of the third round of Economic Impact Payments authorized by Congress in the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021. Here are answers to some common questions about this set of stimulus payments, which differ in some ways from the first two sets of stimulus payments in 2020, referred to as EIP1 and EIP2.

Where can I get more information?

For more information about Economic Impact Payments, visit IRS.gov/eip. Check the payment status at IRS.gov/getmypayment. For other COVID-19-related tax relief, visit IRS.gov/coronavirus.


The Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative

As the City of New York reimagines policing and develops a reform plan, it is imperative that the voices of everyday New Yorker’s impacted by current policing practices be heard and incorporated.  

Past engagement resulted in a draft report that we released last week.

We encourage you to share your thoughts at the following link:  https://www1.nyc.gov/site/policereform/about/contact.page 


Blended learning students in grades 9-12 return to buildings beginning 03/22

If you previously selected blended learning but wish to stay fully remote, you may do so by changing your preference as soon as possible at nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference 

For more information, please see the Chancellor's Message for Families


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.


New York State of Health

Open Enrollment Period Extended through May 1, 2021, 2021. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health, New York's Official Health Plan Marketplace, or directly through insurers.

New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health online at nystateofhealth.ny.gov, by phone at 1-855-355-5777, and by connecting with a free enrollment assister.


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 Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP):

File Your Taxes with NYC Free Tax Prep

File your taxes in-person or online with NYC Free Tax Prep if you earned $68,000 or less in 2020. See filing options below. Additional sites will open in January. The deadline to file 2020 tax returns is April 15, 2021.

Read FAQs about NYC Free Tax Prep.

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

COVID-19 Scams and Safety Tips

Important Information that describes common COVID-19-related scams and tips to stay safe (click here for more information). 


NYC Department of Small Business Services: 

Training for Your Employees,” a new resource that provides business owners and their employees with training in digital literacy, marketing tools, online security, and COVID-19 safety. Training courses include:

  • Communication: Google Meet and Gmail
  • Document Creation: Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Scheduling and Managing Zoom Meetings (for Hosts)
  • Microsoft Office Basics
  • Cloud Storage: Microsoft OneDrive and more.

Businesses can learn more about the program’s eligibility criteria and access the application at www.nyc.gov/trainingemployees.


NYC Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants: 

Tenants can still prevent eviction through May 1, 2021 by submitting a Hardship Declaration form to their landlord and the court. Tenants are welcome to submit their Hardship Declarations any time up until May 1, 2021 to receive protection through that date.  

 

To learn more, please visit http://nycourts.gov/covid-eefpa.shtml and MOPT's website. Tenants with questions about the Hardship Declaration or who need help filling out the form should contact our language accessible Tenant Helpline by calling 311 and saying, "Tenant Helpline."


City Agency Service Update: 

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From the Press Office: 

A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor de Blasio, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams Announce New Gun Violence Prevention Effort

March 15, 2021

Mentorship program connects violence interrupters with at-risk New Yorkers to prevent gun violence 

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio and Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams today announced that New York City will pilot the Advance Peace Model, a new gun violence prevention program that pairs youth who are at-risk for gun violence with individual mentors.

"The most effective solutions come from the grassroots and create change beyond the power of government," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "The Crisis Management System has empowered leaders from across our city to take control of their neighborhoods and rethink what it means to keep each other safe. This Advance Peace Model will guarantee a safer and fairer New York for generations to come.” Click here, for more information).

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Good Health, Good Value: NYC Receives $5.5 Million Grant to Make Healthy Food More Affordable to New Yorkers

The USDA grant will help make fresh fruits and vegetables accessible for more customers who use SNAP at participating local supermarkets

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to deeply impact communities across NYC, this funding will help address food insecurity.

March 12, 2021 — The City has received $5.5 million federal grant through the Fund for Public Health NYC to help increase access to nutritious foods and fight health inequities in New York City, the agency announced today.

“The pandemic has taken a financial toll on so many of our friends and neighbors,” said Health Department Commissioner Dr. Dave Chokshi. “But no one should go hungry in New York City or be forced to choose between what’s healthy and what’s affordable. This investment will put nutritious food on New Yorkers’ tables and contribute to a more healthy, equitable city.”

The grant, from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), will support fruit and vegetable purchases from farmers markets and independent grocers by New Yorkers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Health Department and its partners will contribute matching funds representing an $11 million commitment to expanding equitable access to affordable fruits and vegetables.Click here, for more information).

 

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COVID Memorial: New York City Honors the Lives of New Yorkers Lost to COVID-19

March 14, 2021

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and New Yorkers from across the city tonight honored the more than 30,000 New Yorkers lost during the pandemic. 

The COVID memorial ceremony is available to watch here and nyc.gov/COVIDMemorial. 

“Shoulder to shoulder, one for another, we will bring our city back together,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “The people walking around today, they carry the hearts of those we've lost with them. The moms, the dads, the grandparents, all that was great about them, all that was warm, their souls continue on in their sons and daughters and then their grandchildren. And so, it is to all of us to do something very simple, very beautiful, very powerful. It is time to make them proud.” 

"As New Yorkers mark a painful year since the COVID-19 crisis began, let us take some time to grieve together and honor the nearly 30,000 lives lost to the virus,” said First Lady Chirlane McCray.  “Many who sacrificed their lives to save others were healthcare heroes and frontline workers. All were loved ones -- sons and daughters, moms and dads, neighbors, and friends. We are not alone in our sorrow for the lives we have lost. We are not alone as we embrace the memories they have left behind. We mourn together, even as we work together for the brighter days ahead.” (Click here, for more information).

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A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor de Blasio Announces Next Phase of Police Reform Effort

March 12, 2021

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the second phase of the City’s police reform report, building on the initial set of 36 proposals included in the New York City Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative draft plan. With the aim of undoing the legacy and harm of racialized policing, the reforms announced today will bring greater accountability to the NYPD, make New York City residency a more significant factor in hiring officers, and end the poverty-to prison-pipeline.  

“When I took office, I vowed to reform a broken stop and frisk policy—both to protect the dignity and rights of young men of color, and to give our brave police officers the partnership they need to continue their success in driving down crime,” said Mayor Bill de Blasio. “There were so many who said it couldn’t be done. But we proved them wrong.  Now, we must go further to confront the harmful legacy of racialized policing. These reforms will restore trust and accountability to create a police force that reflects the communities they serve – all while keeping New York City the safest big city in America.” (Click here, for more information).

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