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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORTS COVID-19 UPTICK, ENCOURAGES
NEW YORKERS TO EXERCISE CAUTION AND SEEK TREATMENT OPTIONS IF NECESSARY


Hospital Admissions are Increasing in the State

Department Urges Those Who are Symptomatic to Get Tested and Seek
Treatment

ALBANY, N.Y. (August 2, 2023) - The New York State Department of Health
is reporting an increase in COVID-19 hospital admissions, although
numbers are still low compared to the height of the pandemic.

The latest data, from August 2, shows hospital admissions increased 22%
compared with the previous week and are now at 0.6 per 100,000 residents
on average, which translates to more than 100 admissions per day.
Reported cases are also 55% higher than the previous week, for an
average of 824 reported cases per day across the state. However, it's
important to note that most cases are not reported, so hospitalizations
are a more reliable indicator. There are currently no concerns with
hospital bed capacity.

"As we once again see an increase in cases of COVID-19 in the State, I
urge all New Yorkers to remember COVID is a treatable disease," State
Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said. "COVID tests are easy to
use as well as highly accurate. If you test positive, speak with a
health care provider about treatment, which can prevent hospitalization
and death."

As New Yorkers travel and gather for picnics, reunions, a day at the
beach, and other summer fun, it's important to be mindful of COVID's
ongoing presence, and those in high-risk groups should consider taking
precautions to prevent serious illness from the virus.

Those who think they may be ill with COVID-19 should get tested.
Symptoms of possible infection include:

        * Fever or chills
        * Cough

        * New loss of taste or smell
        * Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
        * Fatigue
        * Muscle or body aches
        * Headache
        * Sore throat
        * Congestion or runny nose
        * Nausea or vomiting
        * Diarrhea

At-home tests are available at local pharmacies. If a test is positive,
it's important to begin treatment as soon as possible after the onset of
symptoms to ensure the utmost effectiveness. COVID-19 medications are
widely available by prescription through doctors, pharmacies, and health
care clinics. Antivirals [1] such as Paxlovid are most effective when
started within five days of the onset of symptoms. Individuals who do
not have a regular health care provider can find locations for treatment
here [2].

Those who test positive should also avoid contact with others, including
staying home from work, school, and social activities.

The key to preventing serious illness and spread of COVID-19 this summer
and into the fall is to take precautions:

        * Get vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn more here [3].
        * Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,
especially before eating.
        * Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
        * Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
        * Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue and discard it in a closed
container.
        * Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects.
        * And consider wearing a mask to reduce your chance of exposure.

Individuals who have not yet been vaccinated or are behind on booster
doses can find COVID-19 vaccine sites here [4].

Links:
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[1]
https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoronavirus.health.ny.gov%2Foral-antivirals&data=05%7C01%7COMH_HDP-L%40listserv.health.state.ny.us%7Ce20834ed27ec44325f7c08db938cb34a%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C638266004729436283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KuShsNk7ytE5eSS2UCUW8g7uqXKihjuGPlROEEEJ55E%3D&reserved=0

[2]
https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcovid-19-therapeutics-locator-dhhs.hub.arcgis.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7COMH_HDP-L%40listserv.health.state.ny.us%7Ce20834ed27ec44325f7c08db938cb34a%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C638266004729436283%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TlId5FDw7Fk9wlO3VXpdWg5UAueMiylQD3dC%2FcQGSOg%3D&reserved=0

[3]
https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcovid19vaccine.health.ny.gov%2F&data=05%7C01%7COMH_HDP-L%40listserv.health.state.ny.us%7Ce20834ed27ec44325f7c08db938cb34a%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C638266004729592500%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zPqP6iEUUFp%2ByXSsVfZoKtNE%2BHwFoPtGp4OZBUd65bo%3D&reserved=0

[4]
https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vaccines.gov%2Fsearch%2F&data=05%7C01%7COMH_HDP-L%40listserv.health.state.ny.us%7Ce20834ed27ec44325f7c08db938cb34a%7Cf46cb8ea79004d108ceb80e8c1c81ee7%7C0%7C0%7C638266004729592500%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NFH%2BXf6vV9KpKvBVSvy0TZF9owtQTJVzOSkscffa0S4%3D&reserved=0

NEW: Children and Adolescents 5 Years and Older Are Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine
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NUEVO: Niños y adolescentes de 5 años pueden recibir la vacuna del COVID-19

You can receive your COVID Booster dose now!
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Usted ya puede recibir su dosis de refuerzo contra el COVID!
​As of November 3, 2021, children ages 5 – 11 are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and will protect New York’s children and adolescents from the virus.

Get a COVID-19 vaccine for your child as soon as you can. 
  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free.
  • COVID-19 vaccines have undergone – and will continue to undergo – the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. 
  • Vaccinating children will help protect them from getting COVID-19 and reduce their risk of severe disease, hospitalizations, or developing long-term COVID-19 complications. 
  • COVID-19 cases in children can result in hospitalizations, deaths, MIS-C (inflammatory syndromes) and long-term complications, such as “long COVID,” in which symptoms can linger for months.
  • According to the CDC, the spread of the Delta variant resulted in a surge of COVID-19 cases in children throughout the summer.
  • Similar to what was seen in adult vaccine trials, the vaccine was nearly 91 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 among children aged 5-11 years in vaccine trials. 
  • In clinical trials, vaccine side effects were mild, self-limiting, and similar to those seen in adults and with other vaccines recommended for children. The most common side effect was a sore arm. 

​Get the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine for children.
  • Your child will need a second shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine 3 weeks after their first shot.
  • Your child can't get COVID-19 from any COVID-19 vaccine, include the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
  • The vaccine cannot cause fertility issues for your child, and the vaccine cannot change their DNA.
  • Your child may get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines at the same visit or at separate visits without any waiting period between vaccines.

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​A partir del 3 de noviembre de 2021, los niños de 5 a 11 años son elegibles para la vacuna COVID-19. La vacuna COVID-19 es segura, eficaz y protegerá a los niños y a los
adolescentes del virus.

Obtenga una vacuna COVID-19 para su hijo lo antes posible.
  • Las vacunas COVID-19 son seguras, efectivas y gratuitas.Las vacunas COVID-19 se han sometido, y seguirán sufriendo, el control de seguridad más intensivo en la historia de los EE. UU.
  • Vacunar a los niños ayudará a protegerlos de contraer COVID-19 y reducirá su riesgo de enfermedad grave, hospitalizaciones o desarrollar complicaciones por COVID-19 a largo plazo.
  • Los casos de COVID-19 en niños pueden resultar en hospitalizaciones, muertes, MIS-C (síndromes inflamatorios) y complicaciones a largo plazo, como "COVID prolongado", en el que los síntomas pueden durar meses.
  • Según los CDC, la propagación de la variante Delta resultó en un aumento de casos de COVID-19 en niños durante todo el verano.
  • De manera similar a lo que se observó en los ensayos de vacunas para adultos, la vacuna fue casi un 91 por ciento efectiva para prevenir el COVID-19 entre los niños de 5 a 11 años en los ensayos de vacunas.
  • En los ensayos clínicos, los efectos secundarios de la vacuna fueron leves, autolimitados y similares a los observados en adultos y con otras vacunas recomendadas para niños. Los más comunes. El efecto secundario fue dolor en el brazo.

Obtenga información sobre la vacuna COVID-19 para niños.
  • Su hijo necesitará una segunda inyección de la vacuna de Pfizer 3 semanas después de la primera inyección.
  • Su hijo no puede contraer COVID-19 de ninguna vacuna COVID-19, incluida la vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech.
  • La vacuna no causa problemas de fertilidad a su hijo y tampoco cambia su ADN.
  • Su hijo puede recibir una vacuna COVID-19 y otras vacunas en la misma visita o en visitas separadas sin ningún período de espera entre vacunas.​
There are now booster recommendations for all three COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States. The CDC and New York State Department of Health recommend that certain
individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after their initial series get their “booster dose.”

These individuals include those who are:
Additionally, booster doses are recommended for all individuals 18 and older who received the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago.
 
A booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine will help currently eligible New Yorkers maximize their protection, prolong the vaccine’s durability and protect New Yorkers at higher risk of
infection and severe disease.

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Ahora existen recomendaciones de refuerzo para las tres vacunas COVID-19 disponibles en los Estados Unidos. Los CDC y el Departamento de Salud del Estado de Nueva York recomiendan que las personas que recibieron una vacuna Pfizer-BioNTech o Moderna COVID-19 al menos seis meses después de su serie inicial reciben su "dosis de refuerzo".

Estos individuos incluyen:
  • Personas de 65 años o más
  • Personas mayores de 18 años que viven en entornos de atención a largo plazo, que tienen afecciones médicas subyacentes o que trabajan o viven en entornos de alto riesgo.

Además, se recomiendan dosis de refuerzo para todas las personas mayores de 18 años que recibieron la vacuna COVID-19 de Janssen/Johnson & Johnson hace al menos dos meses.
 
Una dosis de refuerzo de la vacuna COVID-19 ayudará a los neoyorquinos actualmente elegibles a maximizar su protección, prolongar la durabilidad de la vacuna y proteger a los neoyorquinos con mayor riesgo de infección y enfermedad grave.

How to receive your COVID-19 vaccine?
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¿Cómo recibir su vacuna contra el COVID-19?

There are currently many opportunities for Americans and residents of the Mohawk Valley to get vaccinated and protected against COVID-19. The Mohawk Valley Latino Association is proud to be part of a group of local organizations that are working together to provide useful and language appropriate information about the vaccine, including helping residents schedule their vaccine appointments.

​Residents can call us at (315) 864-8419 or email us at [email protected] for more information about available vaccine PODs or to schedule your vaccine appointment!

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Actualmente existen muchas oportunidades para vacunarse y protegerse contra el COVID-19. La Asociación Latina del Mohawk Valley se enorgullece de ser parte de un grupo de organizaciones locales que están trabajando juntas para proporcionar información útil y en el idioma apropiado sobre la vacuna, lo que incluye ayudar a los residentes a programar sus citas de vacunación.

Cualquier persona interesada puede llamarnos al (315) 864-8419 o enviarnos un correo electrónico a [email protected] para obtener más información sobre las próximas clínicas de vacunación o para programar su cita.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe? /
​¿La vacuna contra el COVID-19 es segura?

Useful Resources /
Recursos Útiles

City of Utica Corona Virus Update Page

City of Rome

Oneida County COVID-19 Dashboard

Center for Disease Control - English

​Center for Disease Control - Español

NY.gov - Information on Novel Coronavirus
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Vaccines.gov - Incentives

Free Childcare for individuals looking to get vaccinated /
Cuidado de niños gratuito para personas que deseen vacunarse


​Free childcare is available to parents and caregivers getting vaccinated or recovering from the vaccine. The nation’s largest child care providers, KinderCare, Learning Care Group, YMCA, and Bright Horizons, are offering free child care to parents and caregivers from now until July 4th. Federal funding is available for home-based providers to do the same. ​For more information please see the flyer or visit Vaccines.gov - Incentives.

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Hay cuidado infantil gratuito disponible para los padres y cuidadores que se vacunen o se estén recuperando de la vacuna. Los proveedores de cuidado infantil más grandes del país, KinderCare, Learning Care Group, YMCA y Bright Horizons, están ofreciendo cuidado infantil gratuito a padres y cuidadores desde ahora hasta el 4 de julio. Hay fondos federales disponibles para que los proveedores a domicilio hagan lo mismo. Para obtener más información, consulte el documento de la derecha o visite Vaccines.gov - Incentives.