Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Where to get a COVID-19 Immunization:
- Check with your primary care provider
- Check with your local pharmacies (ask what ages they can vaccinate)
- Search vaccines.gov
COVID-19 Testing:
- NEW: Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Click here to learn more about this update from the CDC.
- Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.
- Click here to explore other testing options
What to do if you test positive for COVID-19?
Tested positive? Isolate. | Download isolation paperwork below: |
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You tested positive - now what?Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 are subject to isolation. Isolation separates people who have tested positive for COVID-19 from others, regardless of if they have symptoms or not, to prevent the spread.
COVID-19 Therapeutic Locator Tool | Form updated 9/13/22 |
Do you need to quarantine if you have been exposed but have no symptoms?
- Quarantine is no longer recommended for most settings, including home, schools and child care. Quarantine is recommended for high-risk congregate settings, such as hospitals, jails, and nursing homes.
- It is recommended that individuals without symptoms should get tested 5-7 days from the last day of exposure to positive case or get tested immediately if symptoms develop. Learn more about what to do if you were exposed to COVID-19.
Schools and Childcare Programs
What should I do if I lost my COVID-19 vaccination card?
If you lost your COVID-19 vaccination card and were vaccinated in New York State:
- Contact your local health department or your primary healthcare provider to request a paper copy of your immunization history.
NOTE: If you were vaccinated at a Veterans Affairs facility A or another federal clinic, contact the facility directly that provided the vaccination.
Additional Resources:
- Get more COVID-19 information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- COVID-19 Travel Information
- Madison County Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 315-366-2327
- NYS Free Mental Health Hotline: 1-844-863-9314 (call for appointment)
- NYS Paid Family Leave Hotline for Employees 1-844-337-6303
Page updated September 21, 2023