EC • Covid-19

For general information about Covid-19 and in several languages:

• Call 311 • Visit: www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/index.page • Read the Fact Sheet from NYC Health: www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/coronavirus-factsheet.pdf

Instructions for travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Travelers entering New York may be required to self-isolate for 14 days, depending on where they are arriving from. Such isolation covers both travellers who are sick or display symptoms, and those who do not have symptoms and are in perfect health. Those who do not comply with self-isolation protocols could face a $10,000 penalty.

For the latest information on who is required to self-isolate on arrival to New York, please check this website:

https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory

Should you have to self-isolate for 14 days, you will have 2 weeks of free EC virtual lessons.

Instructions for people with COVID-19 in home isolation

• Please follow these instructions to avoid transmitting COVID 19 to others.

• Stay home, do not go out

• Cover your nose and mouth

• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing

• Wash your hands often

• Do not share personal items

• Watch for symptoms and take your temperature every day

• Clean and disinfect surfaces and rooms at least once a day with soap and/or disinfectant cleaning products

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When is it OK to stop self-isolating at home?

In general, you can come out of isolation 14 days after your first symptoms, and

• once you are free of fever for at least 48 hours (without taking fever medication) and

• have no acute symptoms for at least 24 hours (this does not include cough and loss of smell, which can take a longer time to go away).

If in doubt, call the 311 hotline

For more information on home isolation, please visit

www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/quarantine.html

COVID 19: Medical consultation during the pandemic

Regardless of your health need, if you have flu-like symptoms or gastroenteritis or symptoms similar to COVID 19, call 844-NYC4NYC (844-692-4692) or 311 to be referred to the right resource. If you do not have any of these symptoms and you have a health problem, you can receive a consultation during the pandemic. Wearing a face covering is recommended during a consultation. For more information and to search for a doctor, visit:

For more information and to search for a doctor, visit:

nychealthandhospitals.org

Testing

You can get tested for free in NYC, even if you don’t have symptoms. Important:

COVID-19 tests are free for everyone.

Bring your identification and health insurance card if you have one. But note that you DO NOT need insurance to get tested for Covid-19 in NYC.

Walk-in clinics are available throughout NYC, you can find one close to you on their website:

https://www.citymd.com

There are two clinics located close to the school in Times Square located at:

CITY MD West – 345 West

MedRite Urgent Care – 330 West 42nd Street

For the latest information regarding COVID-19 testing, go to

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid-19-testing.page

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