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COVID-19

COVID-19 is still around and poses a threat to the health of New Yorkers. COVID-19 testing, treatment and vaccination are available for New Yorkers. Low to no cost options are available for people regardless of immigration status or insurance.

Everyone should stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, get tested if they have symptoms or have been exposed, and wear a high-quality mask when sick, following an exposure, and when COVID-19 levels increase.

Vaccines

Updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season are recommended for everyone 6 months and older, even if they have had COVID-19 or been vaccinated before. The updated vaccines are designed to protect against newer COVID-19 variants and to increase people’s protection against the virus.

Testing

The NYC Health Department offers free PCR testing at our COVID-19 Express Testing site.

Order free at-home test kits from the federal government. Each household is eligible to receive four free test kits.

Visit NYC Health + Hospitals or call 212-COVID19 to find locations to get free at home tests. You can also visit Health + Hospitals facility for testing, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Treatment

COVID-19 treatments are available.

Long COVID

Long COVID is a condition that some people develop after having COVID-19. Learn more about Long COVID.

Masking and COVID-19 Transmission

Masks reduce the risk of getting and spreading COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses. Masks reduce the amount of droplets that enter the air when someone who is infected coughs, sneezes, talks, sings or breathes. Wearing a well-fitting mask is one of the best ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

  • Always wear a mask if you're sick and unable to separate from others, and for 5 days after you leave home once you start feeling better, as you still may be contagious.
  • Always wear a mask for 10 days after being exposed to someone who has COVID-19.
  • Consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor public settings, such as on public transit, at large events, and when shopping in crowded stores, especially when COVID-19 levels increase.
  • Consider wearing a mask if you are at high risk for severe COVID-19 or are around others who are.
  • Wear a high-quality mask, such as a KN95, KF94 or N95, for the best protection from COVID-19.

Data

  • Latest Data: Track how COVID-19 has recently affected NYC, including data by ZIP code.
  • Vaccines Data: See historical COVID-19 vaccine data.
  • Variants Data: See the predominant COVID-19 variants circulating in NYC.
  • Trends and Totals Data: Data trends and cumulative data since the city’s first confirmed case.
  • Data File Archive: All COVID-19 data files we posted online between March 17, 2020, and May 17, 2020, and data on virus variants between February and June 2021.
  • About the Data: Information about data demographic groups, reporting lags and variant testing.
  • Data Glossary: Defining terms used in our COVID-19 Data pages.

Prevention and What to Do When You Are Sick

  • Prevention and Groups at Higher Risk: Follow our prevention tips and check if you are at a higher risk for illness.
  • When You Are Sick: If you have COVID-19, learn about available treatments and what steps you can take to get better while keeping those around you safe.

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