Test & Treat Corner
Need a Pick-Me-up? AfterCare’s Free Round-Trip Transportation Services
Trudging to a doctor’s appointment on the NYC subway in winter might be the last thing someone wants to do when they need specific medical care. Many New Yorkers (and…
Boosting Protection from Long COVID
Throughout the pandemic, most of us have learned the list of telltale symptoms of a COVID-19 infection like the backs of our hands. Symptoms can range from mild ones like…
COVID Resources: TEST NOW Social Campaign
As colder weather starts to creep in, cold, flu, and COVID season is on the rise. In the past month, COVID cases have been trending upward in New York City….
Outcomes of New York City’s COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program
During the COVID-19 pandemic, contact tracing has served as an important tool in controlling and tracking the spread of the virus. Especially when there was limited information or other preventative…
Updated Boosters for Children Ages 5-11
The updated Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine bivalent boosters are now available in New York City and are recommended for everyone 5 years of age or older, even if they…
Boosting New York City’s Immunity with New Bivalent Vaccines
Fall is here, the weather is cooling down and with the new season comes flu season. But there are other challenges up ahead. Over the past few months, COVID-19 cases…
Transforming Patient Care With the Mobile Test-to-Treat Program
By Helena Keown, Sarah Liston, Nixxi Chen, Jacob Watkins, and Andy Cook During an unprecedented health crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, adaptability has been a key to keeping communities safe….
Variations in Uptake of COVID-19 Booster Doses in Fully Vaccinated Adults in the United States
COVID-19 vaccines are an important preventative measure against the spread of infections and reduce the risk of severe illness and premature death. Between December 2020 and February 2021, the U.S….
Working Toward Ensuring Widespread Access to Treatments for COVID-19
During this transitional phase of the pandemic where the focus has shifted toward treatment such as oral antivirals, outpatient treatment to prevent hospitalization and death has continued to become a…