Coronavirus (COVID-19):
What to Know

Health and safety are always our top priorities at NewYork-Presbyterian. We have been preparing and planning for COVID-19 and will continue to provide the exceptional care all of our patients and families have come to expect from us every day.

We have implemented all COVID-19 policies and procedures recommended by New York State Department of Health and CDC.

Many of our patients have reached out with common questions. Below you will find the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including guidance on how to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.

The CDC recommends everyday preventive health and hygiene practices to help stop the spread of coronavirus, including:

• Wash your hands thoroughly or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick and encourage family to do the same.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash and immediately wash your hands. No tissue? Cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• In areas of medium or high COVID-19 Community Levels, consider wearing a well-fitting mask or respirator (for example, N95) and avoid crowded areas or keep distance between yourself and others.

In addition to these basic health and hygiene practices, other prevention actions include:

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines
• Get tested for COVID-19 if needed
• Follow recommendations for what to do if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19
• Stay home if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19
• Wear a well-fitting mask or respirator around others if you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19

Seek treatment if you have COVID-19 and are at high risk of getting very sick.