Prepare and Stay Healthy
Get the Updated Vaccine
- All New Yorkers 6 months and older can now get the updated vaccine at a location near you.
- If you are experiencing symptoms or were exposed, get tested.
- If you test positive, stay home and talk to your healthcare provider about treatment.
Respiratory Virus Recommendations from the CDC
CDC has recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, test immediately. If you do not have symptoms but have been exposed to COVID-19, wait at least 5 full days after your exposure before taking a test. Search for no-cost COVID-19 testing here.
New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19 and are at high risk of severe outcomes can seek treatments that help prevent severe disease, hospitalization, and death. These include people who are unvaccinated, older than 50 or who have certain medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or obesity, and those with weakened immune systems.
Everyone 6 months of age and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccines are widely available at pharmacies, doctor’s offices, local health departments, clinics, and Federally Qualified Health Centers. Learn more about how to stay up to date with vaccines.
Resources for New Yorkers
Follow these safety measures to protect yourself and your family.
Information about common respiratory illnesses.
Information for pregnant persons related to COVID-19.
Information and resources for managing long COVID.
Guidance and information on this rare condition.
Guidance on visitation by the public and vaccination for staff.
Check COVID-19 Data in Your Community
Stay updated on COVID-19 in your area. Our data pages include case rates, hospitalizations, fatalities, vaccinations, variants, and more.