Coronavirus Information and Resources

NYC Updates

On September 7, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul lifted the mandate for mask wearing on public transit in New York City, though wearing a mask on the subway, bus and trains remains strongly recommended.

As of July 8, 2022, New York City's Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recommends wearing masks in all public indoor settings as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19, as well as around crowds outside. Masks, vaccinations, boosters and common-sense precautions among those most at risk remain the most effective way to reduce the risk of transmission. 

Earlier in the year, Governor Hochul announced mask wearing was no longer be mandated by the state in indoor public places, and that schools would no longer require masking. Mayor Adams followed by lifting the mask mandate for schools as of March 7 and suspending the Key to NYC initiative—which required patrons ages 5 and older to show proof of vaccination for indoor activities at restaurants, bars, gyms, cultural venues and entertainment facilities. Individual businesses may, however, continue to require masks and proof of vaccination at their own discretion. For more information, visit ny.gov.

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are available and recommended for all age groups, including—as of June 22, 2022—children between 6 months and 5 years old; see here for more details and below for where to get vaccines in the City. In December 2021, City Hall announced a vaccine mandate for all private employers in New York City. This went into effect December 27: employees who work in person must have one dose of the vaccine and follow that with a second dose within 45 days. The recent changes by the Governor and Mayor do not affect this requirement. Those who work remotely will not be required to get the vaccine.

Officials at the Centers for Disease Control recommend that everyone 5 and older get a booster shot five months after receiving a two-course dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and two months after receiving a single dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine. For more information, visit cdc.gov.

How to Get Vaccinated

Covid-19 vaccines are available in NYC to all US residents who are 5 and older, including domestic visitors to the five boroughs.

There are many ways to get vaccinated:

• New York City offers this comprehensive vaccine-finder tool, updated on a rolling basis, which includes links to local vaccination centers and pharmacies.
• You may call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692) to schedule an appointment and for more information.
• A number of sites across the five boroughs are now offering walk-up appointments. You can see these here.
• New York State operates vaccination centers across the City, including those at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens and Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn. Book appointments here.
• See other appointments nationwide with the CDC’s vaccine-finder tool.

To allow visitors access to the vaccine, the City operates a limited number of pop-up vaccination hubs in areas around the five boroughs, including near movie theaters, libraries and transit stops; locations may change from week to week. For a list of walk-up sites and for more information, visit nyc.gov.