Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Guide
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
TESTING INFORMATION
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To find local testing sites, and to check for testing eligilibity, visit https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing#can-i-be-tested- or call 1-888-364-3065.
NEW YORK STATE COURTS
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The New York State Unified Court System has created a website with important COVID-19 information here: https://www.nycourts.gov/index.shtml
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Information related to the Administrative Order Limiting Court Filings can be found here: https://www.nycourts.gov/limited-filings.shtml
FIRST RESPONDERS
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Information for First Responders is available here: https://fasny.com/resources/wellness/
LOCAL OFFICIALS
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Information for County Officials is available here: https://www.nysac.org/health
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Information for Mayors and other Local Government Officials is available here: https://www.nycom.org/2-uncategorised/1404-coronavirus-covid-19-guidance
EMERGENCY TOLLING
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Information regarding the New York State Thruway Authority emergency tolling procedures is available here: http://www.thruway.ny.gov/etp/index.html
INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
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Local Health Department Contact Information is available here:
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Information about freezing New Yorkers’ student debt, medical debt, and other state-referred debt payments for at least 30 days is available here:
https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2020/attorney-general-james-and-governor-cuomo-temporarily-suspend-state-debt -
Information related to extending the filing deadline from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020 can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-day-now-july-15-treasury-irs-extend-filing-deadline-and-federal-tax-payments-regardless-of-amount-owed
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Guidance from the Treasury and IRS Issue on Deferring Tax Payments is available here: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm948
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Information on Outdoor Recreation from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is available here: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/119881.html
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Information on managing anxiety related to COVID-19 is available here: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/covid-19-managing-stress-anxiety.pdf
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New York State Office of Mental Health Guidance in Relation to COVID-19 is available here:
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Information on the federal expansion of telehealth is available here: https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2020/03/17/secretary-azar-announces-historic-expansion-of-telehealth-access-to-combat-covid-19.html
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has posted information related to the direct economic impact payment that was included in the CARES Act: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know
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Guidance on Coronavirus Resources and Warnings about Consumer Scams is available here: https://ag.ny.gov/coronavirus
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The Health Resources & Services Administration launched a new website providing telehealth information for patients and providers: https://telehealth.hhs.gov/
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New Yorkers struggling with domestic violence can text 884-997-2121 or chat with a professional at www.opdv.ny.gov 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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New York State emotional support hotline: 1-844-863-9314. Additional mental health resources: headspace.com/ny