There is a new Coronavirus strain that cause respiratory illnesses and can be transmitted from person to person. The 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) strain was discovered and identified in Wuhan, China during an investigation in an outbreak of respiratory illnesses.
This COVID-19 strain can cause lower respiratory tract illness such as bronchitis or pneumonia. People with pre-existing medical conditions, weakened immune systems and the elderly may be more susceptible to complications from this virus.
Please see below very useful link regarding NYC Health and Safety; Leave Policy applicable to Employees at risk for COVID-19.
- COVID-19 - DC 37 Safety & Health Fact Sheet
- Influenza (Flu) 2019-2020 - DC 37 Safety and Health Fact Sheet
- Updated Guidance for City Agencies on Leave Policy Applicable to Employees at Risk for COVID-19
- Order of the Commissioner of the Health and Mental Hygiene of the City of New York
- NYC Mayor Executive Order No. 55 - March 8, 2020 (COVID-19)
- NYC Health - Safety and Health Guidance for Non-Healthcare Workers Working for NYC Government
- H+H Interim Leave Policy Applicable to Employee at Risk for Potential Exposure to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)and Employees with a Confirmed Laboratory COVID-19 Diagnosis
- Fire Department COVID-19 Update
- Fire Department COVID-19 Outbreak (Update)
- NYC Police Department - Finest Message (COVID-19)
- NYC Department of Correction Pandemic Plan Coronavirus-19
- Protocol for COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus: ACS Nicholas Scoppetta Children's Center
- NYC Children: Updated Guidance for City Agencies on Leave Policy Applicable to Employees at Risk for COVID-19
- NYC Children: Health & Safety Advisory
- NYC DOE: COVID-19 Update
- AFSCME Facts Covid-19, Industry-Specific Guidance
- AFSCME Facts Covid-19
- NYC Health - Health Alert and Covid-19 Updates for NYC
- NYC Health - Covid-19: Home Self-Monitoring for Covid-19 in NYC
- NYC Health - Covid-19: What do you need to know
- NYC Health - Covid-19 Home Visit Considerations for City Agencies that have staff who provide counseling or other services that Necessitate prolonged, close contact
- NYC Health - Coping with Stress During infectious Disease Outbreaks
- NYC Health - Interim Covid-19 Guidance for Congregate Settings
- NYC Health - Covid-19 Guidance for Homeless Shelters
- NYC Health - Covid-19 General Disinfection Guidance for Businesses and Non-Healthcare Settings
- NYC Health & Hospital: Message from the Chief Medical Officer