Coronavirus Resources and Vaccine Information
Over seven million New Yorkers are now eligible for the vaccine. Eligible groups include doctors, nurses and health care workers, people age 65 and over, first responders, teachers, public transit workers, grocery store workers and public safety workers.
Beginning February 15, New Yorkers with certain comorbidities and underlying conditions will be eligible to receive the vaccine.
Vaccines are available at pharmacies, hospitals and through local health departments statewide – please contact your provider of choice to schedule your vaccine appointment.
You can visit this site to check your eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
My priority is ensuring that anyone who wants a vaccine gets a vaccine, as quickly as possible.
General Information Read More
Visit https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to get the facts on the COVID-19 vaccine in New York.
Call the Novel Coronavirus Hotline at 1-888-364-3065 for information about coronavirus.
Visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home for information about coronavirus.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Read More
You can visit this site to check your eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
People age 65 and over can call the COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline, open 7AM - 10PM, 7 days a week, to schedule a vaccination appointment. The hotline number is 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
For information on the COVID-19 vaccine in New York State visit https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
Testing Read More
To find a coronavirus testing site visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
Check with your local health department about testing opportunities near you:
Cayuga County: https://www.cayugacounty.us/153/Health-Department
Monroe County: https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-COVID-19
Ontario County: https://www.co.ontario.ny.us/101/Public-Health
Seneca County: https://senecacountyhealthdepartment.com/
Tompkins County: https://tompkinscountyny.gov/health
Wayne County: https://web.co.wayne.ny.us/index.php/publichealth/
What To Do If You Are Sick Read More
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop symptoms, call your health care provider. If you do not have a health care provider, contact your local health department with questions.
Cayuga County Health Department: 315-253-1560
Ontario County Health Department: 585-396-4451
Monroe County Health Department: 585-753-2991
Seneca County Health Department: 315-539-1920
Tompkins County Health Department: 607-274-6600
Wayne County Health Department: 315-945-5749
For information on protecting you and your family from COVID-19 visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/protect-yourself-and-your-family-coronavirus-covid-19
Small Businesses Read More
Starting January 11, 2021, restaurants can apply for up to a $5,000 grant for COVID-19 related improvements and equipment through the Raising the Bar Restaurant Recovery Fund: https://esd.ny.gov/raising-nys-bar-restaurant-recovery-fund
Visit Empire State Development for information on small business loans and assistance related to COVID-19: https://esd.ny.gov/covid-19-loans-and-assistance-small-businesses
Small Business Lease Assistance Partnership: https://esd.ny.gov/new-york-forward-small-business-lease-assistance-partnership
Renters Read More
Information on the COVID Rent Relief Extension Program is here: https://hcr.ny.gov/RRP
Executive Orders Read More
You can find all of Governor Cuomo's Executive orders here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/executiveorders