New 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 postTested At The South Beach Site? Access Your COVID-19 Test Results Online
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 postWATCH: Nicole Malliotakis & Senator Marco Rubio Telephone Town Hall
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis and Senator Marco Rubio will discuss FAQs about the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program.
READ postIncreased Testing at the South Beach COVID-19 Testing Site
Staffing has been increased and 750 tests were done today. Beginning tomorrow, the site will be able to conduct up to 1,000 tests a day, so the backlog will start to reduce.
READ postFree COVID-19 Testing for Members of the NYPD
Great news for our NYPD. The department has arranged to provide free testing to all symptomatic members of the force. No appointment necessary.
READ postMalliotakis Applauds Fixes to Botched Bail Law as Big Step
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, a leader in the fight to fix the botched bail reform law, applauded the changes being adopted in the state budget.
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 postWatch Nicole Discuss The City, State and Federal Response to COVID-19 on PBS’ MetroFocus
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis appeared on PBS’ MetroFocus to discuss the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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.
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