COVID-19 Update for NY-12

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By the Numbers

Global

• Confirmed Cases: 73,646,022
• Confirmed Deaths: 1,639,061
• *data from Johns Hopkins

United States

• Confirmed Cases: 16,716,777
• Confirmed Deaths: 303,773
• *data from Johns Hopkins 

New York State

• Confirmed Cases: 794,557
• Confirmed Deaths: 35,831
• Testing Positivity: 3.56%
• *data from Johns Hopkins

New York City 

• (Last 7 days)
• Cases: 20,982
• Confirmed Cases: 16,027
• Probable Cases: 4,955
• Hospitalizations: 1,368
• Confirmed Deaths: 116
• *data from NYC Health

New York City

Testing

To find the testing site closest to you, click here, text “COVID TEST” to 855-48, or call 212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).  Please note that due to the Winter Storm Watch, all community testing sites will be closed from 2PM today (Wednesday) until 12PM tomorrow (Thursday).

This Holiday Season - Stay Safe, Stay Home!

New York City is encouraging all New Yorkers to not travel during this holiday season.

With the number of new COVID-19 cases rising in NYC to rates we have not seen since April, we need everyone to do their part to help stop the spread.

If you must travel, please plan ahead and take all recommended safety precautions. More information is available here. 

To stay connected with loved ones this season please consider virtual parties or small, distanced outdoor gatherings. Tips from NYC Health available here.

Vaccines

As you may have read or seen in news reports, COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in NYC and distribution to frontline healthcare workers has begun. More information on how the vaccine will be distributed is available here.

New York State

COVID Alert NY

As a reminder, New York State has launched COVID Alert NY, an app to provide COVID-19 exposure alerts to help protect your community while maintaining your privacy. More information here.

Donate Blood

The State is strongly encouraging eligible and healthy New Yorkers to donate blood. During this crisis, we have seen severe blood shortages across NYS. Your donation could save a life. More information here.