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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 access: NYC.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.

 

To the AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) community here in NYC and around the country, we stand with you against hate. You have a right to live free of hate & discrimination. Please see here for a toolkit for addressing anti-Asian bias, discrimination, and hate. We must #StopAsianHate.

I know our amazing city will come together as we rebuild, and I'm thrilled to work alongside our communities to make it happen.

 

In partnership,

 

Roberto Pérez,  

Commissioner, Mayor's Community Affairs Unit

Key Updates:

Education Council Elections 2021

2021 is an election year for New York City's Education Councils. Parents across the city have an opportunity to run for a council and help shape policies and priorities for NYC schools. Learn more and RUN 2021! 

Annual Pre-Ramadan Briefing

The Mayor's Office and the NYPD kindly invite you to our Annual Pre-Ramadan Briefing on Tuesday March 30th, 2021 at 11:00am. We will be joined by Police Commissioner Dermot Shea, Mayor's Office Community Affairs Unit Commissioner Roberto Perez and others.

If you would like to join, please register here. We welcome questions and comments for panelists which can be submitted here from now until Friday, March 26th. 

When and How to Opt In to Blended Learning 

 

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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Important Dates to Follow: 

- Communites Thrive, The City has announced the relaunch of Communities Thrive, a $3.7 million, two-year investment in addressing the mental health needs of underserved New Yorkers. Through Communities Thrive, organizations representing Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black, and Latinx New Yorkers will develop community-driven strategies to promote mental health and will directly connect people who need care to tele-mental health services at NYC Health + Hospitals. The Mayor's Office of ThriveNYC plans to award three contracts as part of this demonstration project: these contracts will go to three Community Anchors, one serving Asian American and Pacific Islander New Yorkers, one serving Black New Yorkers, and one serving Latinx New Yorkers. Each Community Anchor will serve as a project manager, leading a program to address the mental health needs of a sub-population particularly at risk of mental health issues and whose needs are unmet.

The complete Request for Proposals is available here. Proposals are due on April 23, 2021 at 2:00pm. Questions regarding this project should be emailed to thrivenyc@cityhall.nyc.gov by April 2, 2021 at 2:00 pm. Learn more at: https://thrivenyc.cityofnewyork.us/news/announcements/communities-thrive

 

 

From the Press Office: 

A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor de Blasio, DOT Announce New Application for 2021 Expansion of Open Streets

March 25, 2021

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has released the 2021 application for New York City's nation-leading Open Streets program, which allows communities to dedicate roadway space to pedestrians and cyclists. Interested businesses and community partners can learn more and apply now at www.nyc.gov/openstreets.

"Last year, New York City seized an unprecedented crisis to totally reimagine our city streets. Open Streets was a runaway success – and now, I'm proud to deliver the framework we need to make it permanent," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "With better signage, new barriers, and more support for community partners, this program will be sustainable for the long term – and better position New York City to break free of car culture and build a recovery for all of us." (Click here, for more information).

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New Staten Island Ferry Boat to be Named for Dorothy Day, Renowned Social Activist Who Lived and Worked on Staten Island

March 25, 2021

De Blasio administration's third new ferry boat will honor Day's legacy of co-founding the Catholic Worker Movement, helping the needy and fighting for civil rights

Day, a "Servant of God" hailed by Pope Francis, is under official consideration for sainthood

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that a new Staten Island Ferry boat, which will hit the water for first time tomorrow and is expected to arrive in New York harbor in 2022, will be named to honor Dorothy Day, the revered social activist and journalist who spent decades on the Island's South Shore.

"Dorothy Day lived a life of tremendous selflessness and service. I can think of no greater way to honor her beloved legacy than by having her name on this new ferry boat connecting Manhattan and Staten Island," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "Day loved Staten Island, and this naming will allow others to learn of her inspiring work as a brave activist and journalist. I thank Day's surviving family for doing keeping the memory of her work alive, and hope every New Yorker can draw inspiration from her legacy.'" (Click here, for more information).

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A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor de Blasio, Chancellor Porter, Announce Major Expansion of 3-K for All to Reach Every District by This Fall

March 24, 2021

City, in partnership with City Council, will expand free, full-day, high-quality early childhood education to an additional 16,500 three-year-olds across New York City 

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter today announced that in partnership with City Council, 3-K for All will expand to the remaining sixteen community school districts in the 2021-22 school year – bringing free, full-day, high-quality 3-K to up to 16,500 more three-year-olds across New York City. By this fall, the City will support approximately 40,000 3-K seats across all 32 community school districts.  

In addition to expanding to School Districts 1, 12, 14, and 29 this fall as previously announced, the City will expand to offer 3-K to as many families as possible in the remaining sixteen school districts: 2, 3, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28 and 30. 3-K is already offered to every three-year-old in School Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 19, 23, 27, 31, and 32. 

"3K has been invaluable for so many kids and working families across our city," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "Now, as we build a recovery for all of us, we are bringing 3K to every district across our city, giving more kids the quality head start they need to grow and thrive."  (Click here, for more information).

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Vaccine for All: City to Open Vaccine Site in Northeast Queens

March 24, 2021

Local site will increase access to COVID-19 vaccine for Queens residents

NEW YORK— Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced that the City will open a new vaccination site at the Korean Community Services in Bayside, Queens.

"Let's be clear: New York City has the capacity to do over a half a million vaccines a week," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "All we need is the supply to get this done. With our five-borough network of sites rapidly expanding, this new site will help us put shots in the arms of our Northeast Queens neighbors faster." (Click here, for more information).

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A Recovery for All of Us: Mayor de Blasio Announces Nation's First Ever Racial Justice Commission to Root Out Systemic and Institutional Racism

March 23, 2021

"The Racial Justice Commission has the power to put forth permanent, transformative ideas for our government and our city. This moment demands nothing less." – Mayor de Blasio

NEW YORK—Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the formation of the New York City Racial Justice Commission, the first commission of its kind in the United States tasked with targeting and dismantling structural and institutional racism across the City. The Racial Justice Commission will simultaneously serve as a charter revision commission.

The Commission fulfills the Mayor's pledge in the State of the City to convene a Charter Revision Commission that focuses on racial justice and equity. The Mayor called upon the Commission to produce a formal report and recommendations by December 2021, and to produce a rigorous, community-informed guide toward a more fair, equitable, and just New York City.

"Our mission is to root out systemic racism across New York City. The Racial Justice Commission has the power to put forth permanent, transformative ideas for our government and our city. This moment demands nothing less," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "This undertaking is unprecedented but I believe this extraordinary group of leaders, visionaries, and public servants have the ability to put forth a tangible vision to continue dismantling and obliterating centuries of racial oppression." Click here, for more information).

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