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10/04/2024 - New Yorkers can once again take advantage of free COVID-19 tests available to all households through the U.S. Postal Service.

9/4/24 - The new COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-2025 season is now available in New York State.

7/6/24 - Governor Hochul provided New Yorkers an update on COVID-19 as new variants contribute to increases in hospitalizations.

3/1/24 - CDC released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.

9/20/23 - Governor Hochul received her updated COVID-19 vaccine.

9/13/23: Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the CDC’s approval last night of an updated COVID-19 vaccine and urged New Yorkers to get the shot once...

9/5/23: As students return to school this week, New York State is making COVID-19 rapid test kits and masks available to school districts and Boards...

8/29/23: Governor Hochul announced new steps New York State is taking to protect individuals from COVID-19 following reports of a new variant, BA.2.86. 

8/11/23: Governor Hochul recognized National Immunization Awareness Month with a reminder to parents and guardians to ensure their children are up to date on required...

5/12/2023: Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the state's latest information regarding COVID-19 and outlined basic steps they can take to protect against the spread of viral respiratory infections.