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Dear Neighbor,



Starting this week, I will be sending COVID-19 and Community updates in
separate emails. These emails will alternate on a weekly basis; today, I am
sending COVID-19 updates and next week you will receive a Community updates
email. On occasion, you will see some overlap in content out of an interest
in sharing current information with you.



For example, I would like to provide a friendly reminder that *Early Voting
begins tomorrow, June 18*, in advance of the June 28 Primary Election.
Please visit the NYC Board of Elections website
<[link removed]> to view the Early Voting
schedule, to find your Early Voting poll site (which may be different from
your Primary Election Day poll site), and to review a sample ballot. Keep
in mind there are two Primary elections this year. The second Primary is
being held on August 23, with Early Voting taking place from August 13-21.







*Contents:*



· COVID-19 Resources <#m_4834321690110804701_link_100>

· New York City COVID-19 & Omicron Updates
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· New York State COVID-19 Updates <#m_4834321690110804701_link_102>

· Federal COVID-19 Updates <#m_4834321690110804701_link_103>

· COVID-19 Policy Updates <#m_4834321690110804701_link_104>

· COVID-19 Vaccine Updates <#m_4834321690110804701_link_105>

· COVID-19 Treatment <#m_4834321690110804701_link_106>

· COVID-19 Testing Updates <#m_4834321690110804701_link_107>

· COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: Vaccination Scheduling, Vaccine Site,
and Vaccine Eligibility Information <#m_4834321690110804701_link_108>

· COVID-19 Vaccine, Safety, and Containment Information
<#m_4834321690110804701_link_109>

· Monkeypox Updates <#m_4834321690110804701_link_110>







*COVID-19 Resources*



*COVID-19 Data*

· NYC COVID-19 Alert Level System
<[link removed]>

· NYC Health Department COVID-19 Data
<[link removed]>

· NYS Health Department COVID-19 Data
<[link removed]>

· CDC COVID-19 Data
<[link removed]>



*COVID-19 Supplies*

· *Order free COVID-19 at-home rapid testing kits from the federal
government* (current maximum is 8 testing kits per household). Order online
<[link removed]> or call 800-232-0233

· *Pick up free COVID-19 at-home rapid tests from City-distribution
sites.* Click here to see a list of community sites and times when you can
pick up a free rapid test kit
<[link removed]>.

· COVID.gov: <[link removed]> a federal website where you
can look up information on where to get free masks, as well as COVID-19
vaccinations, treatment, and testing.






*New York City COVID-19 & Omicron Updates*

New York City’s COVID-19 Alert Level continues to be “Orange/High,”
however, the good news is that NYC COVID-19 case, hospitalization, and
fatality rates continue to decrease. You can check the transmission level
in your neighborhood by going to the NYC Health Department COVID-19 data
web page
<[link removed]>,
clicking “Transmission” and then “Your Neighborhood.” Please keep in mind,
however, that when COVID-19 rates are elevated in the City,
transmissibility is high throughout the City. At this time, it is important
to remain vigilant, as our case rates are still high and the percentage of
cases caused by the BA.4 and BA.5 variants is increasing.



On June 15, 5,913 people tested positive for COVID-19 in NYS and 3,335
individuals tested positive in NYC. The statewide 7-day average of cases
per 100K was 25.34. The highest 7-day average was 33.17 in NYC. According
to NYS hospitalization data, as of June 15, there were 1,884 people
hospitalized statewide due to COVID-19, with 211 individuals in the ICU. In
NYC, there were 730 Coronavirus patients hospitalized, with 88 individuals
in the ICU. As of June 14, the 7-day average of deaths in NYC, confirmed
and probable, was 10.



According to NYS COVID-19 variant data, the Omicron BA.1.1 sub-variant is
causing 0% of cases, BA.2 and BA.2.12 are causing 22% of cases, BA.2.12.1
is causing 67% of cases, and BA.4 and BA.5 are causing 10% of cases. As
previously mentioned, BA.4 and BA.5 are the most contagious variants of
concern thus far. BA.4 and BA.5 evade antibodies, which means that people
who contracted COVID-19 from an earlier Omicron variant can get reinfected
if exposed to these variants of concern. See this Time article for more
information about BA.4 and BA.5
<[link removed]>.



Based on the current state of the Coronavirus in New York City, the NYC
Health Department strongly recommends that we continue to follow COVID-19
safety measures, including staying up to date with Coronavirus
vaccinations, wearing a high-quality mask in public indoor settings,
getting tested regularly, holding social gatherings outside, maintaining
good air ventilation indoors, and staying home if sick.






*New York State COVID-19 Updates*



· As of Friday, June 17th, the statewide number of confirmed
COVID-19 cases in New York State was 5,497,115. As of 2:30 p.m., the number
of positive cases in NYC was 2,167,273. Please visit the New York State
Health Department COVID-19 data page
<[link removed]>
and the New York City Health Department COVID-19 data page
<[link removed]> to view
additional demographic information about how the outbreak is affecting New
York State and New York City.



We have lost 56,360 New Yorkers, including 35,086 residents of New York
City. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family members and loved ones
of the deceased.



· *6/16: Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on the
state's progress combating COVID-19.*



*Today's data is summarized briefly below: *

· Cases Per 100k - 30.26

· 7-Day Average Cases Per 100k - 25.34

· Test Results Reported - 103,722

· Total Positive - 5,913

· Percent Positive - 5.23%**

· 7-Day Average Percent Positive - 5.47%**

· Patient Hospitalization - 1,884 (-23)

· Patients Newly Admitted - 324

· Patients in ICU - 211 (+4)

· Patients in ICU with Intubation - 79 (+5)

· Total Discharges - 312,242 (+329)

· New deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS - 8

· Total deaths reported by healthcare facilities through HERDS -
56,360



The Health Electronic Response Data System is a NYS DOH data source that
collects confirmed daily death data as reported by hospitals, nursing homes
and adult care facilities only.



· Total deaths reported to and compiled by the CDC - 71,670



This daily COVID-19 provisional death certificate data reported by NYS DOH
and NYC to the CDC includes those who died in any location, including
hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, at home, in hospice and
other settings.



· Total vaccine doses administered - 39,170,972

· Total vaccine doses administered over past 24 hours - 17,295

· Total vaccine doses administered over past 7 days - 126,998

· Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one
vaccine dose - 92.7%

· Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine
series - 84.2%

· Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with at least one
vaccine dose (CDC) - 95.0%

· Percent of New Yorkers ages 18 and older with completed vaccine
series (CDC) - 87.6%

· Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with at least one vaccine dose
(CDC) - 84.0%

· Percent of New Yorkers ages 12-17 with completed vaccine series
(CDC) - 73.8%

· Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose -
82.3%

· Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series -
74.6%

· Percent of all New Yorkers with at least one vaccine dose (CDC) -
90.8%

· Percent of all New Yorkers with completed vaccine series (CDC) -
77.6%



Each region's 7-day average of cases per 100K population is as follows:



*REGION*

*Monday, June 13, 2022*

*Tuesday, June 14, 2022*

*Wednesday, June 15, 2022*

Capital Region

17.37

16.35

15.45

Central New York

10.89

10.32

10.21

Finger Lakes

9.90

10.17

9.95

Long Island

31.99

31.16

30.82

Mid-Hudson

25.46

25.26

25.61

Mohawk Valley

11.86

11.75

11.66

New York City

37.41

33.53

33.17

North Country

15.00

14.63

13.67

Southern Tier

12.07

12.12

11.76

Western New York

11.85

11.09

10.22

*Statewide*

*27.60*

*25.66*

*25.34*



Each New York City borough's 7-day average percentage of positive test
results reported over the last three days is as follows **:



*Borough in NYC*

*Monday, June 13, 2022*

*Tuesday, June 14, 2022*

*Wednesday, June 15, 2022*

Bronx

3.83%

3.85%

3.81%

Kings

4.50%

4.58%

4.89%

New York

6.06%

5.39%

5.38%

Queens

5.86%

5.82%

5.63%

Richmond

5.48%

6.02%

5.67%






*Federal COVID-19 Updates*



*CDC Updates*

· Before You Travel
<[link removed]>
(steps to take)

· COVID-19 Vaccines for People Vaccinated Outside the United States
<[link removed]>

· Why Children and Teens Should Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
<[link removed]>

· Self-testing at Home or Anywhere
<[link removed]>



*CDC Reports*

· COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Among Medicare Beneficiaries
With and Without Disabilities — United States, January 1, 2020–November 20,
2021 <[link removed]>



· COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, by Race and Ethnicity — National
Immunization Survey Adult COVID Module, United States, December
2020–November 2021
<[link removed]>



· Ventilation Improvement Strategies Among K–12 Public Schools —
The National School COVID-19 Prevention Study, United States, February
14–March 27, 2022
<[link removed]>





*FDA Updates*

· June 14, 2022: FDA Roundup
<[link removed]>
including
an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Laboratory Corporation of
America (Labcorp) VirSeq SARS-CoV-2 NGS Test
<[link removed]>
(PDF)
on the PacBio Sequel II sequencing system

· June 10, 2022: FDA Roundup
<[link removed]>
including
a COVID-19 testing update






*COVID-19 Policy Updates**: Mask Mandate in Child Care and School Settings;
CDC Rescinds Order Requiring Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19 Test Prior to
Flight to the US*



· *Mask Mandate in Child Care and School Settings: *As of June 13,
mask wearing is now optional in child care and school settings; however, as
mentioned above, the NYC Health Department still strongly recommends that
individuals of all ages, and regardless of vaccination status, wear a
high-grade mask when in public indoor settings. Click here to see the
Mayor’s press release
<[link removed]>
.



· *CDC Rescinds Order Requiring Negative Pre-Departure COVID-19
Test Prior to Flight to the US: *As of June 12, passengers on international
flights to the U.S. are no longer required to provide a negative COVID-19
test result or documentation of recovery from the Coronavirus prior to
boarding a flight to the U.S. Click here to view the press release
<[link removed]>.







*COVID-19 Vaccine Updates**: FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
Age 6 Months+*

On June 15, the Advisory Council of the FDA voted to recommend that the FDA
authorize use of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to vaccinate children age
6 months and above against COVID-19. You can watch recordings of the
two-day meeting here <[link removed]> and
here <[link removed]>. Today, June 17, the FDA
issued authorization
<[link removed]>;
specifically:



· Moderna is authorized as a 2-dose vaccine for children and
adolescents age 6 months – 17 years of age. The second dose is administered
28 days after the first. Authorization had previously been issued for use
of Moderna with individuals age 18 and above.



· Pfizer is authorized as a 3-dose vaccine for children age 6
months – 4 years of age. The second dose is administered 3 weeks after the
first dose, and the third dose is administered at least 8 weeks after the
second dose. Authorization had previously been issued for use of Pfizer
with individuals age 5 and above.



Now that the FDA has issued authorization, the CDC must do so as well
before parents can get their young children vaccinated against COVID-19.
The CDC’s ACIP Committee is meeting today and tomorrow to discuss and vote
on authorization of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. It is anticipated that
the CDC will issue authorization within the coming days and that
vaccinations for this age group may begin next week.



This morning, the Mayor and NYC Health Commissioner announced the following
plans for the COVID-19 Baby Vaccine rollout. *Please note that the dates
are tentative and contingent on final federal approval*:



1. *Starting now:* Parents are recommended to check with their child’s
Pediatrician to confirm whether they will administer COVID-19 vaccinations
in their office.

2. *Tuesday, June 21:* Parents may be able to use NYC Vaccine Finder
<[link removed]> to locate vaccine sites for children age 6
months – 5 years of age. There will be 10 City-run vaccine hubs
administering the Moderna vaccine to this age group, one of which is in
Times Square. The Pfizer vaccine will be available at other vaccine sites
serving this age group. *Please Note:* If you plan to take your child age 5
or younger to get vaccinated at a local pharmacy, it is important to
confirm first whether the pharmacy will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to
children under 5.

3. *Wednesday, June 22:* The 10 above-mentioned City-run vaccine sites
are expected to be open. Be sure to confirm in advance, however, in case
there are any delays. *Other vaccine providers, including Pediatricians and
pharmacies, may start administering vaccinations to children age 6 months –
5 years of age on different days, depending on how long it takes them to
get set up.*



I will provide updates as additional information is made available. If you
have questions about which vaccine to choose for your child, please speak
with your child’s Pediatrician. The following articles provide some general
information about the two vaccines:



· Here is what to know about the Covid vaccine for infants and
toddlers
<[link removed]>
(NY Times)

· What parents should know about Covid-19 vaccines for babies and
little kids
<[link removed]>
(Vox)






*COVID-19 Treatment*

As mentioned above, our hospitalization and fatality rates have not
increased to date, which the NYC Health Department attributes to the
COVID-19 vaccines and treatment. The best way to prevent getting COVID-19
and Long COVID is to get vaccinated and follow the other core safety
measures. However, COVID-19 treatments are also important, as they provide
life-saving treatment for people who contract the Coronavirus and are at
higher risk of severe illness. I want to make sure that you know how to
access COVID-19 treatment and who is eligible.



· *Eligibility for COVID-19 Treatment:* At this time, individuals
who are age 65+ or who have a pre-existing condition that puts them at
higher risk of severe illness, and who have tested positive for the
Coronavirus are eligible for COVID-19 treatment. If you are not sure about
your eligibility, speak with your health care provider.



· *How to Access COVID-19 Treatment:* Treatment for the Coronavirus
can be commenced within 5-10 days of developing mild-moderate symptoms, and
therefore, it is critical to get tested right away if you have symptoms or
were recently exposed. If you have tested positive for COVID-19, you should
do the following:



1. Speak with your primary care provider to discuss your eligibility
for COVID-19 treatment. If you do not have a primary care provider, or if
you are uninsured, you can call 212-268-4319 and press option 9 to reach
the NYC Health + Hospitals emergency telehealth service. You will have
intake with a nurse and then speak with a clinician to determine
eligibility. Please keep in mind that this phone number is for people who
do not have a primary care provider or who are uninsured.

2. If you are approved for treatment, the doctor will call in a
prescription for Paxlovid, or you will go to a treatment site for the
Monoclonal Antibody Treatment.



Ø *Paxlovid *is an antiviral pill treatment that involves taking the pills
multiple times a day for 6 days. This form of treatment is for people age
12+ who:

o Have tested positive for COVID-19,

o Have had mild-moderate symptoms for 5 days or less, and

o Are at high risk for severe illness, as defined by the CDC
<[link removed]>



*Please Note:* Incidences of “COVID-19 rebound” have been reported after
taking Paxlovid; namely, the recurrence of COVID-19 symptoms or a new
positive viral test after having tested negative, 2-8 days after initial
recovery. A brief return of symptoms may occur whether or not a person has
taken Paxlovid, and regardless of their vaccination status; therefore,
“COVID-19 rebound” does not reflect lack of effectiveness of Paxlovid,
which continues to help prevent hospitalization and death due to the
Coronavirus.



Ø *Monoclonal Antibody Treatment* is a one-time IV antibody infusion
treatment for people age 12+ who:

o Have tested positive for COVID-19,

o Have had mild-moderate symptoms for *7 days or less* *(updated
information), *and

o Are at high risk for severe illness, as defined by the CDC
<[link removed]>



*Please Note:* Prescriptions for Paxlovid can be called in to Alto
Pharmacy, which delivers the medication to your home, or to a variety of
pharmacies in the community which now have Paxlovid in stock. You can ask
the doctor to check if your local pharmacy carries Paxlovid if that is your
preference.



If your prescription is called in to Alto Pharmacy, please be aware that
Alto will call and/or text you in order to arrange for delivery of the
Paxlovid. *You must answer the call or text before Alto will deliver the
medication.*



*For additional details, please see the NYC Health Department’s **COVID-19
Treatment Info Sheet*
<[link removed]>
*.*






*COVID-19 Testing Updates: COVID-19 Testing in the Community at City- and
Privately-Run Testing Sites*

Testing is a valuable tool that we have to determine positivity for the
Coronavirus and to interrupt the chain of transmission.



New York City has a variety of testing options available, including City-
and privately-run testing sites, and at-home testing, where a trained
clinician comes to your home and administers a PCR test. Please see the
resources below to learn more about these testing options and other helpful
information.



· *City-Run Testing Sites and At-Home COVID-19 Testing:*

Ø *NYC Health + Hospitals offers free (no out-of-pocket costs) rapid and
PCR testing at a variety of COVID-19 testing sites*, including hospitals,
health centers, and pop-up locations, throughout the five boroughs. *Click
here to find a testing site.*
<[link removed]>. No
appointment is required, however, some sites do allow you to pre-register
for your visit to streamline the check-in process. Free testing is
available whether or not you are symptomatic, and whether or not you have
health insurance. If you have health insurance, please bring your insurance
card.

*Please note:* If you are going to an NYC Health + Hospital testing site,
you can *check testing wait times*
<[link removed]>
before
you go to get tested.



Ø *Request At-Home COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing:* The NYC Test & Trace
Corps offers at-home testing for COVID-19 to all immunocompromised New
Yorkers and older adults age 65+. If you need to get tested, and are
concerned about risk of exposure, or are unable to leave your home,
appointments for at-home testing are available seven days per week, from 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. *Schedule an appointment by calling 929-298-9400.* You will
receive a molecular PCR test administered by a trained clinician in your
home at no cost.



· *Privately-Run Testing Sites:*

Ø *Use this search tool*
<[link removed]> to
find additional testing sites, including urgent care centers, pharmacies,
and labs, by providing an address, zip code, or city. *Note:* some of these
test sites do not offer testing to people who are asymptomatic or under a
certain age, and there may be out-of-pocket costs.

*If you are concerned about potential out-of-pocket costs for diagnostic
testing, please make sure to ask in advance what the charges will be. *

*Important Update:* There may be inaccurate information circulating about
isolation and testing requirements after testing positive for COVID-19.
Please note that CDC guidance does allow people to leave isolation after 5
full days following the first day of symptoms or a positive viral test, *if
their symptoms are improving (including being fever-free for 24 hours
without having taken fever-reducing medication)*; however, people are still
infectious at this point and must wear a high-quality mask at all times
when around others, whether in public or at home. *Individuals may leave
isolation after 5 full days to go to work, but shall not travel until 10
full days have passed since symptoms started or the day the test was taken.*






*COVID-19 Vaccine Updates: Vaccination Scheduling, Vaccine Site, and
Vaccine Eligibility Information*

Regardless of which phase of the pandemic we are currently navigating, it
is always the right time to get the vaccine and booster shot. If you have
any questions or concerns about getting vaccinated, please speak with your
health care provider or call 311.



*Vaccination Scheduling Resources*

· *NYC COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Finder: *Call 877-829-4692 or
Schedule Online: [link removed]

· *City-run vaccine sites:* Call 877-829-4692 or Schedule Online:
vax4nyc.nyc.gov (click “schedule third dose” to schedule a Pfizer booster
shot)

· *NYC Health + Hospitals vaccine sites:* Call 877-829-4692 or
Schedule Online:
[link removed]

· *State-run vaccine sites: *Call 833-697-4829 or Schedule Online:
[link removed]

· *Local and Nationwide vaccine sites:*
[link removed]

· *CVS Pharmacy: *Call 800-746-7287 or Schedule Online
<[link removed]>

· *Rite Aid Pharmacy*: Call 800-748-3243 or Schedule Online
<[link removed]>

· *Walgreens Pharmacy: *Call 800-925-4733 or Schedule Online
<[link removed]>



*Vaccine Site Resources*



· *MTA Vaccine Pop-Up Sites at Times Square – 42 Street (7th
Avenue) and Grand Central Terminal: *Individuals age 18+ can come to either
location for a Moderna vaccination (1st or 2nd dose, or a booster shot). No
appointment is needed. Once you are at the station, follow the signs
directing you to the pop-up spot. The two locations are:

- *Times Square–42 Street* (passageway between the 1, 2, 3, and S
trains), Monday – Sunday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- *Grand Central Terminal*, Monday – Sunday, 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.



· *City-run walk-up vaccination sites, and NYC mobile vaccine vans
and buses: *
[link removed].
I encourage you to visit the NYC Vaccine Tool if you have not done so
recently. The website has been updated with additional functionality to
make it easier for New Yorkers to find vaccine sites that offer walk-up
vaccinations and specific vaccines: vaccinefinder.nyc.gov.



· *NYC In-Home Vaccination Program Expansion: *The In-Home
Vaccination Program has been further expanded to include all NYC residents
who are age 12 or above. Now you can get vaccinated without having to leave
your home. To express interest in an in-home vaccination, please fill out
this form: *[link removed]*
<[link removed]>* or call 877-829-4692. Please note:
*Even if you received your first or second dose at a community vaccine
site, you can still get any additional doses that you are eligible for at
home, including booster shots.


*Vaccine Eligibility Information*

At this time, the following individuals are eligible to get vaccinated:

*Initial Vaccination Series*

Þ *All children age 5-11* *are eligible* for the Pfizer COVID-19
vaccination.

- COVID-19 Vaccines for Children FAQs
<[link removed]>
- For parents looking for more information on the vaccine for 5-11
year-olds you can watch this recent conversation between DOHMH and DOE
here
<[link removed]>
.

Þ *All individuals age 12+ are approved to get vaccinated.* Individuals
age 12-17 are only authorized to receive the Pfizer vaccination.
Individuals age 18+ are authorized to receive the Pfizer, Moderna, or
Johnson & Johnson vaccine, however, the CDC and NYC Health Department
prefer that they get the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.

*Additional Vaccine Doses for People who Are Immunocompromised*

Þ *Eligible immunocompromised individuals age 5+ are authorized to get a
third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.* Please click here
<[link removed]>
to view the NYC Health Department guidance for more information.

*First Booster Shots*

Þ *Fully-vaccinated 5-11 year-olds who received their second Pfizer
vaccine dose at least 5 months ago *are approved to receive their first
Pfizer booster shot.

Þ *Fully-vaccinated 12-17-year-olds who received their second Pfizer
vaccine dose at least 5 months ago *are approved to receive their first
Pfizer booster shot.

Þ *Individuals age 18+ who received their second Pfizer or Moderna
vaccine dose at least 5 months ago *are approved to receive a Pfizer,
Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson booster shot, however, the CDC and NYC Health
Department prefer that they get the Moderna or Pfizer booster shot.

Þ *Individuals age 18+ who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccination at
least 2 months ago *are approved to receive a Johnson & Johnson, Moderna,
or Pfizer booster shot, however, the CDC and NYC Health Department prefer
that they get the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.



*Second Booster Shots*

The following individuals are eligible for a second booster shot with the
Pfizer or Moderna vaccine if they received their first booster shot at
least 4 months ago:

Þ All people age 50+.

Þ People age 12-49 who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.

Þ People age 18-49 who received their initial vaccination series and
first booster shot with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.






*COVID-19 Vaccine, Safety, and Containment Information*



· "Do I need to get a second booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine?" Here’s
Dr. Peter Marks with the answer: Just a Minute! video
<[link removed]>

· Two new versions of Omicron are gaining ground in the U.S.,
according to C.D.C. estimates
<[link removed]>
(NY Times)

· How Long Does Covid Immunity Last? Will a Second Illness Be
Worse? How Can I Prepare?
<[link removed]>
(NY Times)

· Researchers are studying long COVID in kids -- here's what they
know so far
<[link removed]>
(ABC News)

· Long Covid Is Showing Up in the Employment Data
<[link removed]>
(Bloomberg.com)






*Monkeypox Updates*

Although Monkeypox is much less contagious than the Coronavirus, it is
causing concern as we learn about additional cases being identified in the
City. The NYC Health Department provided the following information that is
helpful to know:



· Monkeypox belongs in the Orthopox virus family. People who are
testing positive for Orthopox are being treated as if they have Monkeypox
for purposes of isolation and contact tracing.

· Monkeypox has been identified in certain communities in Europe,
Canada, and the U.S. There are currently 19 cases in NYC.

· The majority of people who have tested positive for Orthopox to
date are men who have sex with men; however, anyone is able to get this
virus.

· Spread is from direct contact. People who live with roommates or
family members can spread the virus to each other if someone has an open
sore or wound.

· Signs of Monkeypox include a rash on the palm of one’s hands, on
soles of the feet, or on sites of sexual contact.

· If a person believes they have Monkeypox, they should isolate and
see a doctor.



*For additional information, you can review the following resources:*

· NYC DOHMH Monkeypox web page:
[link removed]

· CDC map of cases:
[link removed]

· CDC info sheet on social gatherings, safer sex, and Monkeypox:
[link removed]







Stay safe and healthy. As always, if you have any questions or need
assistance, please email or call my office at [email protected] or
212-490-9535. If you need assistance with an unemployment issue, please
follow this link to complete an unemployment intake web form so that my
office can provide assistance:
[link removed]
.








* Safety Practices to Protect Yourself and Others from Contracting
COVID-19:*

- *Wear* *a face covering as required by law or regulations, in public
indoor settings.*
- *Maintain social distance as required based on your health condition
and comfort level.*
- *Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or with hand sanitizer.*
- *If you are not feeling well or test positive for COVID-19, please
wear a mask and stay home.*


- *If you are unvaccinated, continue to practice COVID-19 safety
guidelines *to protect your health and wellbeing, as well as that of
your loved ones and community members.






Best,





Liz Krueger

State Senator




*District Office*: 211 East 43rd Street, Suite 1201 | New York, NY 10017
<[link removed]>
|
(212) 490-9535 | Fax: (212) 499-2558
*Albany Office*: Legislative Office Building, Room 808 | Albany, NY 12247 |
(518) 455-2297 | Fax: (518) 426-6874
*Email*: [email protected] | *On the Web*:
[link removed]
<[link removed]>
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