COVID-19: Businesses and Schools

Most businesses and schools are now allowed to be open in New York City. Employers, administrators and other responsible parties must review, attest to and comply with New York State’s industry-specific guidance.

Learn more about New York State guidance for each industry.

Scheduled Events

If required by New York State, your business must complete an online notification form at least five days before a large indoor event.

Cases at the Workplace

In addition to following the required State guidelines, employers should know how to handle cases of COVID-19 in the workplace:

• Handling COVID-19 Cases in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know (PDF, April 29)
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The best way to avoid cases at the workplace is to get vaccinated. Make an appointment online, or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). Most City-run sites are now also offering walk-up vaccinations for New Yorkers.

Schools and Child Care

Pre-K to grade 12 schools that want to change their reopening plan must submit their modified plan online.

For information about NYC public schools' reopening plans, visit the NYC Department of Education.

• Daily Health Screening and Handling a Case of COVID-19 in Nonpublic Prekindergarten (Pre-K) to Grade 12 Schools: What School Administrators Need to Know (PDF, May 28)
• Sample Letters for Close Contact to a Case and for Child Not Exposed to Case (PDF)