COVID-19 Update August 26
New COVID-19 Treatment Hotline- www.governor.ny.gov/news/-new-covid-19-treatment-hotline-state-department-health
Managing Stress & Anxiety – Information and resources on how to cope with COVID-19 https://nyprojecthope.org
For the latest Monroe County COVID-19 information visit monroe county coronavirus
Protect Yourself and Your Family from Coronavirus (COVID-19) https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/protect-yourself-and-your-family-coronavirus-covid-19
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
PREPARE AND STAY HEALTHY
Get vaccinated and stay up to date with all recommended doses.
- All New Yorkers 6 months and older should get vaccinated and get their booster dose when eligible.
- If you are experiencing symptoms or were exposed, get tested.
- If you test positive, stay home and talk to your healthcare provider about treatment.
- Masks are still required in healthcare facilities, nursing homes, correction facilities, domestic violence shelters, and on public transit.
- All travelers, domestic and international, should continue to follow all CDC travel requirements.