COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
New York State Education Department (NYSED)
March 2024, The NYSED recommends that schools follow the updated NYSDOH Recommendations (March 7, 2024) and CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance (March 1, 2024) for COVID-19 prevention and to work with their Local Health Department if local cases are high. NYSED currently has no plans to issue additional specific school COVID-19 guidance.
The updated CDC guidance utilizes a unified approach to addressing risks from common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV. There are no changes to respiratory virus guidance for healthcare settings.
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)Â
On March 7, 2024, NYSDOH revised its guidance for when to stay home and when individuals can return to normal activities after respiratory infections, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in Non-Healthcare Settings.
Updated Recommendations (March 7, 2024)
Data in New York
This page monitors data on positive cases by geographic distribution, positive cases day by day, and other helpful reports.
COVID-19 Prevention and Symptoms Webpage
Center for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) Resources
Respiratory Virus Guidance (March 2024)
CDC Respiratory Virus Guidance Update FAQ (March 2024)
Respiratory Virus Guidance Snapshot (March 2024)
Infographic that can be posted on core prevention and additional prevention strategies.Personal Protective Equipment for the Public
Resources about personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect yourself from respiratory hazards in the community, including use and care of your mask.