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From Governor Cuomo June 3, 2021
LAST UPDATED: JUNE 3, 2021 AT 1:15 PM
What You Need to Know
- Sign up for the ‘Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ program, an incentive for 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated. Participants can enter into a random prize drawing and potentially receive a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college.
- Effective May 19, New York State has adopted the CDC’s “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” for most businesses and public settings. See New York’s guidance for implementing the new CDC recommendations.
- The COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker Dashboard updates New Yorkers on the distribution of the vaccine including the number of doses received by the state, a breakdown of first or second doses, and the number of persons vaccinated with the first and second doses in each region.
- In accordance with the CDC’s new guidance on mask use, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues. Find detailed guidance on mask use.
- The Open Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers has been extended through December 31, 2021. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health or directly through insurers.
- 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.
