COVID -19 Update August 5

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From Governor Cuomo August 5, 2020
LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 5, 2020 AT 4:32 PM
What You Need to Know

• Governor Cuomo has partnered with New Jersey Governor Murphy and Connecticut Governor Lamont to create a joint travel advisory for individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19, requiring a quarantine for 14 days when visiting their states.  
• The State Police and State Liquor Authority are leading a task force to investigate and shut down establishments not complying with the safety standards of the state.
• To report violations of health and safety restrictions and requirements for businesses, gatherings and individuals, please choose the appropriate link below:
  • File a complaint about a business, location or incident in your community.
  • File a complaint against your employer or place of work.
• Go to forward.ny.gov to find out: Which phase of reopening your region is in; the industry guidance for each phase; regional dashboards for monitoring how the virus is being contained; and information on loans for small businesses.
• New Yorkers without health insurance can apply through NY State of Health through August 15, 2020; must apply within 60 days of losing coverage.
• Health care workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741-741 to access 24/7 emotional support services. Any New Yorker can call the COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.