COVID-19 has changed everyone’s lives
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We have learned a lot about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 since the pandemic began. The most effective and safe way to protect yourself and your family is for everyone who is eligible (currently those 12 years old and older) to get vaccinated against COVID. As vaccination rates rise, people in many communities have been able to return to school, work, and other activities without suffering the dangerous consequences of severe infections.
Measures like masking indoors, physical distancing, testing, and staying home and isolating when not feeling well remain an important part of staying healthy and preventing COVID spread. Depending on the rate of community spread where you live, additional precautions like limiting gatherings with people who are not in your household may also be advised.
As we learn more about COVID, guidelines for staying safe are changing. It is important to follow the recommendations of trusted public health experts.
Our NYSCHECK doctors and scientists have put together some recommendations for keeping your family healthy during the COVID pandemic, along with links to other accurate information and useful resources.
General Resources
Latest from NY State
coronavirus.health.ny.gov
School Guidance
New York State
Disease Prevention
Healthychildren.org Hand Washing
Mental Health
NYC Well
NYS Office of Mental Health
County Health Offices
Safety
Domestic Violence help in New York City
Domestic Violence help in New York State
Other Fundamental Needs
NYC Citywide Information Portal
NYS Know Your Rights for Individuals
CAP4Kids general resources
CAP4Kids curated resources for children during COVID-19
Healthychildren.org COVID-19 Resources