Free COVID-19 Tests can be ordered from this source
Every home in the U.S. can soon order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number.
Ordering begins January 19: https://www.covidtests.gov/
Todos los hogares de EE.UU. pronto podrán ordenar 4 pruebas caseras de detección de COVID-19. Las pruebas serán gratuitas, no habrá gastos de envío y no será necesario proporcionar un número de tarjeta de crédito.
Se aceptarán pedidos a partir del 19 de enero: https://www.covidtests.gov/
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Click the icons above for facts about COVID and vaccines. Scroll down for more on current safety guidelines, Covid-related scams, finding good health information, contenido en español, and our email form so you can send us a question.
What are the current safety guidelines?
Safety guidelines are frequently changing and old or incorrect statements are often shared. Check out these sources for official, current guidelines.
The official Center for Disease Control (CDC) website offers up-to-date suggestions on how you can stay safe even after being fully vaccinated:
The CDC has updated their guidelines, check out this press release from the CDC for more details: CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk
Want an easy-to-read summary of these guidelines? Try this article from the New York Times, that is updated regularly.
If you are not yet vaccinated, visit our vaccine information page to learn more about where you can get vaccinated.
COVID-Related Scams
FTC Warns About Fake COVID Tests Sold Online
The news is filled with images of long lines at in-person COVID testing sites and reports of limited supplies of at-home test kits. It’s not a surprise that, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, fake and unauthorized at-home testing kits are popping up online as opportunistic scammers take advantage of the spike in demand.
Learn more at the Federal Trade Commission- Fake COVID Tests.
Learn about Medicare scams and fraud
See the Senior Medicare Patrol Fraud Alert
Watch out for myths and misinformation around COVID
Click here for the FDA’s list of fraudulent Covid-19 products
Finding good health information
It can be tough to find what you’re looking for online, and even when you find it, how can you trust what you’re seeing?
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Take a look at some of our health information resources to learn more!
Recursos en Español
Información Nuevo
Recursos generales
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- Información de los CDC sobre COVID-19 (Vacunas, casos y datos, guias)
- Explicación en lenguaje sencillo de COVID-19
- El directorio de traducción sólo en español, con nuevo material investigado únicamente en beneficio de los miembros de la comunidad de habla hispana (Centro para el envejecimiento en el lugar)
- COVID-19 Recursos Para Adultos Mayores y sus Cuidadores (National Council on Aging)
Recursos en New York y Westchester
Having trouble coping with the pandemic?
NY Project Hope is here to help! Click on the following link to find a local NYPH provider: