Young New Yorkers Are Encouraged To Get Vaccinated

The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective and will help protect eligible children and adolescents ages 5 – 17.

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Last Updated: November 28, 2021 at 8:46 PM

What You Need to Know

CDC and NYSDOH encourage all eligible New Yorkers to get their booster dose, especially those over the age of 50 and others with underlying conditions.
Governor Hochul signed into law a new moratorium on COVID-related residential and commercial evictions, which is in effect until January 15, 2022.
The Open Enrollment Period for uninsured New Yorkers has been extended through December 31, 2021. New Yorkers can apply for coverage through NY State of Health or directly through insurers.
Health care workers can text NYFRONTLINE to 741-741 to access 24/7 emotional support services.
Any New Yorker can call the NY Project Hope COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline at 1-844-863-9314 for free, confidential emotional support and resource linkages.

Get Tested for COVID-19

COVID-19 testing is available to all New Yorkers statewide. Find a test site near you and learn what to do if you test positive.

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COVID-19 Booster Shots Available

Booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are free and widely available statewide.

Get Your Booster Shot

Find a test site near you. Learn what to do if you test positive and what to tell close contacts.

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Excelsior Pass provides a free, fast and secure way to present digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results.

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COVID-19 Data in New York

Find COVID-19 data sources related to testing, hospitalization, fatalities, vaccination, and a variety of other topics.

COVID-19 Data

NYS ADOPTS CDC GUIDANCE FOR THE FULLY VACCINATED

Businesses and venues should refer to New York's guidance for implementing CDC recommendations.