Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include: wash hands regularly, cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others, cover coughs and sneezes, clean and disinfect, avoiding close contact with people who are sick, monitor your health daily, and stay home if you are sick.
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- Order free COVID-19 at-home tests through the mail at covidtests.gov. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days
- Protect yourselves and others
- NYS Mask Mandate
- Statistical Data, Maps and Media:
- NYS Excelsior Pass
- Travel Information
- Information for Schools
- Information for Businesses
- Community Resources & Additional Information
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Questions
- NYSDOH COVID-19 Information Line: 1-888-364-3065; Ask a Question Online; NYSDOH COVID-19 Website
- CDC COVID-19 Website