Continue to Stay Safe Through COVID-19

Governor Cuomo announced on Saturday, January 2 that New York State has recorded more than 1 million positive COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in March. As the holiday season comes to an end, COVID-19 cases are expected to surge across New York. Now is not the time to let your guard down, and it is important to continue to prioritize the health of yourself and those around you.

COVID-19 can spread more easily indoors, so be sure to wear a mask when in a shared indoor space outside your home, even if you can maintain six feet of distance from others. And, during this flu season, it may be hard to tell the difference between the flu and COVID-19. Click here for some information on the flu and COVID-19 from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, it is important to get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive your results. Find testing sites around the City here.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, as more people are being vaccinated every day. Get the facts on the COVID-19 vaccines here. And, click here for more useful resources on the vaccine. Over the next few months, it is still important to follow the safety protocols to stop the spread of the virus. To find more information on COVID-19 statistics by state and county, click here.

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