Last Updated: June 18, 2021 at 12:35 PM
What You Need to Know
- COVID-19 restrictions are now lifted, as 70% of adults have received their first dose of the vaccine. New York State’s health guidance and industry specific guidelines are now optional across commercial and social settings.
- Sign up for the 'Get a Shot to Make Your Future' program, an incentive for 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated. Participants can enter into a random prize drawing and potentially receive a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college.
- Effective May 19, New York State has adopted the CDC’s “Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” for most businesses and public settings. See New York's guidance for implementing the new CDC recommendations.
- 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 COVID-19 Emotional Support Hotline at 1-844-863-9314 for mental health counseling.
NYS Adopts new CDC Guidance for the fully vaccinated
Effective May 19, New York State has adopted the CDC’s "Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People” for most businesses and public settings.
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COVID-19 TRACKER
View a county-by-county breakdown of testing and positive cases and facility level reporting of staff testing around New York State.
Cleaning & Disinfecting
For any local or state public or private facility to incorporate into their...
For any local or state public or private facility to incorporate into their...
Schools should continue to educate about proper hand and respiratory hygiene.
Cleaning of areas occupied by an individual under movement restriction should...
Public transportation officials should ensure staff continue to perform routine...
For essential retail locations (grocery stores and pharmacies) so that owners...
Products registered in New York for use against COVID-19.