COVID-19 Update April 26
For the latest Monroe County COVID-19 information visit monroe county coronavirus
New treatments available for those who test positive for COVID-19
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-treatments
Eligibility for 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-eligibility-second-covid-19-vaccine-boosters
COVID-19 Clinical Advisory Task Force https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/covid-19-clinical-advisory-task-force
$50 Million available to increase Student Access to Mental Health Services –
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-50-million-available-increase-student-access-mental-health-services
Update on NY State’s Progress Combating COVID-19 –
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-updates-new-yorkers-states-progress-combating-covid-19-225
For New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution information visit https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov
Find a Test Site Near You https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
Excelsior Pass and Excelsior Pass Plus Information https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/excelsior-pass-and-excelsior-pass-plus
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19 can now seek new treatments that help prevent severe disease and hospitalization.
- Second COVID-19 booster doses are now available for eligible New Yorkers.
- All New Yorkers 5 and older should get fully vaccinated.
- All New Yorkers 12 and older should get their booster dose.
- All travelers, domestic and international, should continue to follow all CDC travel requirements.