COVID-19 Guidance Repository

March 17, 2023: NYSDOH is fully aligning with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding nursing home COVID-19 screening and visitor testing.

February 24, 2023 - Effective January 1, 2023, NYSDOH implemented a revised surveillance case definition for multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) associated with coronavirus disease...

2/28/2023: Health Advisory: Elective Surgery Pre-Procedure Testing for SARS-CoV-2

February 10, 2023 - Guidance for use of face masks and face coverings in healthcare settings including hospitals, nursing homes, home healthcare and hospice agencies, diagnostic...

January 26, 2023 - This document outlines changes due to the status of Evusheld authorization.

Updated December 23, 2022 - Revised information on the infection prevention and control recommendations that Adult Care Facilities in NYS should follow during the COVID-19...

November 30, 2022 – This document outlines changes due to the status of bebtelovimab authorization.

Updated November 30, 2022 - The  information supersedes the February 4, 2022 NYSDOH return-to-work guidance.  

November 22, 2022 - The bivalent boosters are currently FREE to everyone and provide protection against both the original virus that causes COVID-19 and more...

Updated November 18, 2022 - This document provides information for Healthcare Professionals about the Screening Checklist for the COVID-19 Vaccine.

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