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Friends-

Yesterday President Trump declared a national state of emergency to
mobilize federal resources to meet the challenges we face with the
recent coronavirus outbreak. This important step is the latest in a
series or actions we are taking to make sure we protect the health and
safety of Americans.

At the beginning of the month, I joined my colleagues in the state
legislature to pass an emergency package helping municipalities and
hospitals with the cost of healthcare personnel, protective equipment
for first responders, testing for the virus, sanitization of transit
systems and airports, and other critical public safety steps.

Since then, I wrote to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
joining Governor Cuomo and others in urging FDA approval of New York's
request to contract with private labs to increase testing capacity and
decrease turn around time. The new labs will be on line this upcoming
week.

Yesterday, all Staten Island elected officials met at Borough Hall and
subsequently called on Mayor de Blasio to close public schools and
senior centers.

In the meantime, I've been in contact with the senior centers serving
my district and delivered hand sanitizers to those which were lacking.

If you or someone you know is a senior citizen who lives alone and
cannot cook or shop, Meals on Wheels is still accepting new intakes for
home meal delivery. On Staten Island, please call 718-727-4435 and in
South Brooklyn, please call 718-680-3530.

I've also been in contact with the NYPD and City Hall to ensure our
police officers on the street have proper protective equipment. The
Mayor announced 250,000 additional face masks will be allocated and
increased based on need.

All area hospitals ask that you call your primary physician first if you
have the symptoms associated with coronavirus (fever, cough, difficulty
breathing) to get proper instructions on next steps.

I am utilizing social media to provide regular updates on confirmed
cases and school closures as received.

You can follow me on Facebook
and Twitter .

 

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During this challenging time, I want to express my deepest gratitude to
our healthcare professionals, first responders, and all those working to
keep our city and state running.

For additional info please visit the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the New York City
Department of Health.

 

          CORONAVIRUS.GOV        

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

    IF YOU THINK YOUR SICK    

       NYS DEPT OF HEALTH       

       NYC DEPT OF HEALTH       

 

Please protect yourself, your family, and all at-risk New Yorkers by
following the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control -
THOROUGHLY WASH YOUR HANDS, AVOID TOUCHING YOUR FACE, and AVOID CLOSE
CONTACT WITH OTHER PEOPLE IN GROUPS.

Sincerely,

Nicole Malliotakis

 

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