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: January 16, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Fight the Winter Surge

All New Yorkers 5 and older should get fully vaccinated.
All eligible New Yorkers should get their booster dose.
All New Yorkers 6 months and older should also get their flu shot.
New Yorkers should get tested after traveling and before seeing family.
All travelers, domestic and international, should continue to follow all CDC travel requirements.
New Yorkers who don't feel well should stay home.
Wear masks in public indoor spaces and wash hands regularly.

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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Masks Required in Indoor Public Places

Effective Dec. 13, masks must be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Get Your Booster Shot

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.