Do I need a COVID-19
test after traveling to New York during the COVID-19 pandemic?
In addition to completing the New York State
Traveler Health Form, it is recommended that all arriving international
travelers (including those who are fully vaccinated) and unvaccinated domestic
travelers take a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after their arrival.
What are contact
tracers in New York state for COVID-19?
Contact Tracers work with people who have
tested positive for COVID-19 to identify people they have had contact with and
let them know they may have been exposed to the disease.
How soon can I get my
rapid COVID-19 test result in New York City?
Test results are
available within 24 hours or less of your visit. This means that most patients
will receive their test results on the same day as their visit.
Can the coronavirus
disease spread through food?
There is no evidence that people can get
COVID-19 from eating food. However, sharing utensils and congregating around
food service areas may present risks. If food is offered at any meeting or
event, have individual, pre-packaged boxes or bags instead of a potluck,
buffet, or family-style meal.
Am I immune to
COVID-19 after recovery?
Currently, it is unknown if recovered adults
are definitively immune to SARS-CoV-2 reinfection because biologic markers of
immunity have not been correlated with protection from infection. However,
available evidence suggests that most recovered adults would have a degree of
immunity for at least 90 days following initial diagnosis of
laboratory-confirmed COVID-19.
Should I still
exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There are many physical and mental health benefits of regular
exercise. The novel coronavirus pandemic is disrupting every aspect of life —
and exercise routines are no exception. COVID-19 closures of parks, gyms, and
fitness studios are making it harder to exercise. However, exercise is
important to maintain health, prevent weight gain, reduce stress, anxiety and
improve sleep. Some studies even show that regular, moderate-intensity exercise
may have immune-boosting benefits, but the impact of exercise on susceptibility
to COVID-19 is not known.
Can COVID-19 be spread
through the water at a pool or water park?
There is no evidence
that the virus that causes COVID-19 can be spread to people through the water
in pools, hot tubs, or water playgrounds. Additionally, proper operation of
these aquatic venues and disinfection of the water (with chlorine or bromine)
should inactivate SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
What should I do if I
have tested positive for COVID-19?
Stay home. Most people with COVID-19 have mild
illness and can recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home,
except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.Take care of yourself.
Get rest and stay hydrated. Take over-the-counter medicines, such as
acetaminophen, to help you feel better.
Is testing for
COVID-19 free in New York?
Testing is free to all eligible New Yorkers as ordered by a
health care provider or by calling the NYS COVID-19 hotline at +1(888) 802-0983.
If you go to a test site run by New York State, there is never any charge for
your test.
If you go to a test site operated by local governments, private companies
including pharmacies and medical practices or not-for-profit organizations, you
are advised to check with the testing site and your insurer in advance of being
tested to confirm you will not be responsible for any fees associated with your
test.
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