WATCH: How to Make Your own Face Covering
With Governor Cuomo mandating face coverings where social distancing is not possible, like buses and the subway, here is how you can make a face covering out of things you have at home:
READ postWATCH: Nicole Malliotakis & Dr. Volpe answer your questions and concerns about COVID-19
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and Dr. Salvatore Volpe to answer your questions and concerns about COVID-19
READ postNew York Public Library still has virtual resources to offer
While local libraries are physically closed, New York Public Library reminds us that you can still access a wide range of books online.
READ postNew Yorkers who have recovered from COVID19 & had a positive test before March 7th can possibly help save another
Individuals who have recovered from COVID19 may have convalescent plasma in their blood, which has antibodies against the virus and could help with the development of a treatment for the virus.
READ postHospital Visitation Guidelines Update – The State Department of Health
The State Department of Health has updated guidelines to allow a support person to be present for patients in imminent end-of-life situations.
READ postLive Facebook Q&A with Dr. Salvatore Volpe April 13th 7pm
Precautions to take at home if you live with someone with COVID. How to handle mail, packages, groceries. Caring for pets if you have COVID or if you are caring for a COVID patient’s pet. And we’ll answer your questions.
READ postIMPORTANT UPDATE FOR RETIRED PEOPLE who aren’t typically required to file a tax return
Social Security recipients who are not typically required to file a tax return need to take NO ACTION to receive their $1,200 even if they did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019.
READ postFact Sheet: Taking Precautions at Home
Most people who get sick with COVID-19 will have only mild illness and should recover at home.* Care at home can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and help protect people who are at risk for getting seriously ill from COVID-19.
READ postHave pets? Here’s a fact sheet on how to care for them during COVID19
How should I prepare for coronavirus Virus 2019 (COVID-19) if I have a pet? Take time now to make plans and prepare your pets in case you can no longer take care of your pets or have to go to the hospital due to COVID-19.
READ postFor those of you asking whether hydroxycloroquine is banned in New York:
For those of you who were tested for COVID-19 at the Staten Island South Beach site of another state site and have been waiting for results, you can access them online.
READ postMedical Volunteers Wanted & Are Signing Up!
The state will match them with the staffing needs at new medical facilities like those being set up at College of Staten Island and South Beach Psych Center on Staten Island, and the Javits Center in Manhattan.
READ postThe CARES Act Explained
Supporting our economy, small businesses, hospitals and their workers, and others are the goals of the CARES Act, which is why these measures have been included since the legislation was first introduced.
READ postImportant Information Regarding NYS Unemployment Benefits
Important Information Regarding NYS Unemployment Benefits
READ postUSNS Comfort is here to bring hope
USNS Comfort is here to bring hope, support, care & comfort to the people of NYC – God Bless America!
READ postThe Fight to Protect City Workers During This Crisis
Sanitation and other essential city workers are not receiving an adequate supply of protective equipment such as masks, gloves and hand sanitizers, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island) told the Advance.
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