Coronavirus Household Advice and Employment Resources

As of April 6 2021, all New Yorkers 16 years of age and older are now eligible to be vaccinated. 

You must schedule an appointment in advance. Go to https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/ to find a provider. You may also schedule an appointment by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). Before attending your appointment, you must fill out the NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Form at this link: https://forms.ny.gov/s3/vaccine

Most vaccination sites will require you to show proof of New York State or NYC residence. Some sites may only vaccinate people from a certain borough or ZIP code.

Some workers who live outside of New York but work in New York are also eligible to be vaccinated. Proof of employment is required.

You will not need to provide proof of immigration status or a social security number to get vaccinated.

If you are 65 years of age or older and are in need of a ride to your vaccine appointment at a City-run site, you can call 877-VAX-4NYC for a free ride to and from your appointment.

Note: Vaccines are available to everyone who is eligible, free of charge and regardless of one’s immigration status. Vaccine information page for New Yorkers: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page

Information about Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome from the NYC Department of Health:

DOE_Update-for-Families-May-18-2020

NYC Health MIS-C Fact Sheet English-Spanish_May_2020

NYC Dept of Health Letter for Families About PMIS

NYC Dept of Health PMIS Fact Sheet

The CDC can now confirm a link to COVID-19. Parents should watch for the following symptoms and seek care immediately if your child has:

• Persistent fever
• Irritability or sluggishness
• Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting
• Rash
• Conjunctivitis (red or pink eyes)
• Enlarged lymph node “gland” on neck
• Red cracked lips or red tongue
• Swollen hands and feet 

For this information in Spanish, see this page in Spanish

Free face masks distributed by NYC: Map for distribution of face coverings 
For those concerned about leaving their homes (e.g. older, immunocompromised and/or disabled New Yorkers) you can request to have masks shipped to you using this form from the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.

Cooling assistance: financial help to cover the cost of an air conditioner or fan: https://access.nyc.gov/programs/cooling-assistance-benefit/

5-2-2020: Jobs available! Both the City and State are hiring employees and supervisors for contact tracing: reaching out to the contacts of those diagnosed with COVID-19 to track the spread. Learn more here for the City (three types of contract tracer jobs along with many non-tracing jobs listed), and here for the State (contact tracers, team supervisors, and community support specialists).

NYC Health and Hospitals is hiring for several positions – patient transportation, clerical and cleaning staff. You can apply today at https://nyc.gov/getwork. 

Cleaning and disinfecting your home from the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html

How to Protect Yourself, from the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

Maintaining a healthy work environment:
Maintain a healthy work environment from CDC March 31 2020

Help Now NYC page with links to various kinds of assistance:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/helpnownyc/get-help/individuals.page

NYC Small Business Guidance for Jobseekers Impacted Due to Covid-19:
Guidance for Jobseekers Impacted Due to COVID-19

Take a look at the City’s Department of Small Business Services new “Find a Job” page, which lists open employment listings from across NYC. 

The Advance Warning System alerts for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs: https://www.advancewarningsystemnyc.org/aws/

Covid-19 Resources for People with Disabilities

Economic Impact Payment information

When home isn’t safe, domestic violence survivors can find services 24/7 at nyc.gov/NYCHOPE, 1-800-621-HOPE(4673) or 911 for emergencies. From Gov. Cuomo: NYS launched a new texting program and confidential service to help New Yorkers experiencing domestic violence.  We want you to know: You are not alone and you do not have to stay in a dangerous situation. We will help you. Text 844-997-2121 or visit www.opdv.ny.gov to confidentially chat with a professional at any time of day or night.

Bloomingdale Aging in Place has compiled lists of services on the Upper West Side that deliver including restaurants, pharmacies, laundries, and food delivery services: https://www.bloominplace.org/reference-library/provisioning-during-covid-19-shutdown

Comprehensive, updated list of all testing sites in the 5 boroughs of New York City: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZGwqxK1UKzLXleL1GoArgusnYCC3FHDKYechMK9TcU0/edit?usp=sharing

• List of COVID-19 testing sites (5/13/2020 update) the City is opening a new testing site in Manhattanville that will only conduct antibody testing (for those who have already recovered from the virus); swab testing sites (for those who suspect they are infected) are also opening as noted below: 

• NEW (swab only): H&H at Saint Nicholas Houses, 218 West 127 St. The site takes walk-ins, but NYCHA residents take priority. Call (844) NYC-4NYC for more information.

• NEW (swab only): Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 West 138 St. Call (833) 422-7369 to make an appointment.

• NEW (swab only): Convent Avenue Baptist Church, 420 West 145 St. Opens week of May 18, 2020 ; (833) 422-7369.

• NEW (swab only): Mount Neboh Baptist Church, 1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Opens week of May 18, 2020; (833) 422-7369. 

  • NEW (antibody testing only): Manhattanville Renaissance Health Center, 21 Old Broadway, NY NY 10027. Make an appointment online here; those without internet access can call (888) 279-0967.

  • NEW (swab only): H&H at Saint Nicholas Houses, 218 West 127 St. The site takes walk-ins, but NYCHA residents take priority. Call (844) NYC-4NYC for more information.

  • NEW (swab only): Abyssinian Baptist Church, 132 West 138 St. Opens this week; appointment information pending.

  • NEW (swab only): Convent Avenue Baptist Church, 420 West 145 St. Opens next week; appointment information pending.

  • NEW (swab only): Mount Neboh Baptist Church, 1883 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Opens next week; appointment information pending.

  • Somos Community Center, 2360 Amsterdam Ave at 177 St. 12 noon – 4 pm M-F. (888) 364-3065

  • Sydenham/H&H, 264 West 118 Street, NY NY 10026 9am-3:30pm M-F. (212) 932-6500

  • Gouverneur/H&H, 227 Madison St., NY NY 10002 9 am – 3:30 pm M-F. (212) 238-7897

  • Ryan Health Center, 2381 Frederick Douglass Blvd. (at 128 St) NY NY 10027. M-F, 9 am – 12 noon; 1 -4:40 pm. (888) 364-3065.

  • Dyckman Clinica Las Americas, 25-99 Dyckman St (at Nagle), NY NY 10040 M-F 8:30 am. (844) NYC-4NYC

  • The Institute for Family Health/Family Health Center of Harlem, 1824 Madison Ave. (at 119 St), NY NY. Sat. and Sun. only. (844) NYC-4NYC

  • The State is opening pop-up COVID-19 testing sites across Manhattan in partnership with SOMOS Community Care. The sites are available by appointment only as screening questions are required, and each will only be open for six days at a time. Each site will run both diagnostic (swab) and serology (antibody) testing. To make an appointment, call +1 (833) SOMOSNY; the sites are as follows:

    Open from May 21 – 26:

    • Church of Brigid-St. Emeric, 119 Avenue B. 

    • CHEN Excelsior 2, 94 Bowery.

    • Office of Dr. Luisa Perez, MD, 145 West 96th Street, Suite C. 

    Open from May 28 – June 1:

    • St. Elizabeth’s Church, 268 Wadsworth Avenue.

    • St. Jude’s Church, 439 West 204th Street.

    • Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, 81 Arden Street.

    • Office of Dr. Francisco Rosario, MD, 19 Hamilton Place, #1.