Mar 12, 2020, 11:36 am
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NYC COVID-19 / Coronavirus Thread - guidelines, key resources, timeline of key events
Thread Guidelines
This thread is specifically for discussion of COVID-19 / Coronavirus issues pertinent to NYC-area residents and visitors, and is subject to the following guidelines:
1) Keep discussions specific to NYC-area updates, restrictions, transit, travel, and personal considerations relevant to New Yorkers (e.g., apartment living)
2) This is not the place for general discussions of COVID-19, travel bans, or politics.
- For general discussions, see the new forum that was launched Mar 5: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/coronavirus-travel-773/
- For political discussions, see the OMNI/PR thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni-pr/2005836-coronavirus-epidemic-worries-china-global-gdp.html
3) Any posts that do not meet above guidelines will be summarily removed.
For related topical threads in the NYC Forum, see:
Experience with Quarantine Checks at flying into NYC airports
Protocols for connections at NYC airports during COVID (consolidated)
NY Quarantine - it's all changing!! [Test Out option as of Nov 4, 2020]
Policies for arriving in NYC area from a quarantine state
Where in NYC area to get a COVID destination approved test pre-flight? How early?
For general info outside of FlyerTalk, see:
NYC 2019 Novel Coronavirus (includes Information for Medical Providers)
NYC COVID-19 Data (includes link to Github with complete historical testing data, and Vaccination data)
NYS COVID-19 Tracker (NY Travel Advisory and "Test Out" Option)
NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Info (including Eligibility Tool and Vaccination data)
NYC Key to NYC (vaccination requirements by business type; suspended as of 3/7/2022)
NYS Forward (restrictions by region)
NYS Excelsior Pass (confirms vaccination and testing status for venues requiring them for access)
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (includes Cases in the U.S. and Information for Travel)
WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak (includes daily Situation Reports)
For NYC updates from NY1, see:
https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/health-and-medicine/coronavirus-blog
Timeline of Key Events
3/07/20 - NY State declares Disaster Emergency (link)
3/12/20 - NYC declares State of Emergency (link)
3/16/20 - NYC Public Schools close (link)
3/22/20 - NY State closes all non-essential businesses as of 8pm (link, NY PAUSE) - restaurants may have take-out and delivery only
6/08/20 - NYC enters Phase 1 Reopening (industries) - restaurants may have take-out and delivery only
6/22/20 - NYC enters Phase 2 Reopening (industries) - restaurants may have outdoor dining only
6/25/20 - NY State establishes quarantine restrictions for travelers arriving in New York (executive order; current list)
7/06/20 - NYC enters Phase 3 Reopening (industries) - restaurants may have outdoor dining only
7/20/20 - NYC enters Phase 4 Reopening (industries) - restaurants may have outdoor dining only
8/17/20 - NYC bowling alleys may reopen (link)
8/24/20 - NYC museums & cultural centers may reopen (link)
9/02/20 - NYC gyms & fitness centers may reopen (link)
9/21/20 - NYC public schools begin in-person component of blended learning in Pre-K, 3-K, and District 75
9/29/20 - NYC public schools begin in-person component of blended learning in K-5 and K-8 schools
9/30/20 - NYC restaurants may resume indoor dining at 25% capacity (link)
10/1/20 - NYC public schools begin in-person component of blended learning in middle (6-8) and high schools (9-12)
10/6/20 - NY State closes public and private schools in hot-spot zip codes for 2 weeks (link)
11/4/20 - NY establishes "test out" option for travelers arriving from non-continguous states (link)
11/13/20 - NY State bars, restaurants with liquor licenses, gyms must close by 10pm nightly (link)
11/19/20 - NYC public schools close to in-person instruction for all students
12/7/20 - NYC public schools in grades 3-K, pre-K, K-5 reopen for in-person instruction
12/11/20 - U.S. FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
12/14/20 - NY COVID-19 vaccinations begin
12/18/20 - U.S. FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
1/11/21 - NY begins scheduling vaccinations in Phase 1B (link)
1/12/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to residents aged 75+ and certain other essential workers (link)
2/11/21 - NY lifts quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated individuals following close contact exposure (link)
2/12/21 - NYC restaurants may resume indoor dining at 25% capacity (link)
2/12/21 - NY State restaurants and bars may extend closing time to 11pm nightly (link)
2/15/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to those with certain comorbidities and underlying ocnditions (link)
2/25/21 - NYC public middle schools (grades 6-8) reopen for in-person instruction
2/26/21 - NYC restaurants may expand indoor dining to 35% capacity (link)
2/27/21 - U.S. FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
3/4/21 - NY lifts quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated individuals traveling domestically to New York
3/10/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to residents aged 60+ (link)
3/15/21 - NY wedding receptions and catered events may resume with restrictions (link)
3/17/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to government employees, non-profit workers, and essential building services workers (link)
3/19/21 - NYC restaurants may expand indoor dining to 50% capacity (link)
3/19/21 - NY restaurants outside NYC may expand indoor dining to 75% capacity (link)
3/22/21 - NYC public high schools (grades 9-12) reopen for in-person instruction
3/30/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to residents aged 30+ (link)
4/1/21 - NY lifts quarantine requirement for domestic travelers (link)
4/2/21 - NY event, arts, entertainment venues may reopen at limited capacity (link)
4/6/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to residents aged 16+ (link)
4/13/21 - U.S. FDA and CDC recommend pause in use of Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
4/17/21 - NYC-run sites begin taking walk-ins aged 50+ and a companion (link)
4/23/21 - NYS-run mass vaccination sites begin taking walk-ins aged 60+ (link)
4/23/21 - U.S. FDA and CDC lift pause recommendation on Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
4/27/21- NY lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated individuals while outdoors (link)
4/29/21 - NYS-run mass vaccination sites begin taking walk-ins for all eligible adults (link)
5/3/21 - NYC bars may resume indoor seating (link)
5/7/21 - NYC restaurants may expand indoor dining capacity to 75% (link)
5/10/21 - U.S. FDA expands Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to ages 12-15 (link)
5/15/21 - NYC gyms may expand capacity to 50% (link)
5/17/21 - NY lifts 12am curfew for outdoor dining (link)
5/19/21 - NY state lifts mask and social distancing mandates for fully vaccinated individuals in most public settings (link)
5/31/21 - NY lifts 12am curfew for indoor dining (link)
6/15/21 - NY state lifts all restrictions (except venues >5K), businesses may continue restrictions if they choose (link)
8/16/21 - NYC institutes vaccination mandate for indoor dining, entertainment, and fitness effective Aug 17, enforcement to start Sep 13 (link)
8/16/21 - NY institutes vaccination mandate for healthcare workers, with first dose by Sep 27 (link)
9/13/21 - NYC public schools reopen with no all-remote option
9/14/21 - NYC Broadway shows begin reopening
2/10/22 - NY lifts indoor mask mandate for businesses (link)
3/2/22 - NY lifts mask mandate in schools (link)
3/7/22 - NYC suspends Key to NYC vaccination requirements (link)
Thread Guidelines
This thread is specifically for discussion of COVID-19 / Coronavirus issues pertinent to NYC-area residents and visitors, and is subject to the following guidelines:
1) Keep discussions specific to NYC-area updates, restrictions, transit, travel, and personal considerations relevant to New Yorkers (e.g., apartment living)
2) This is not the place for general discussions of COVID-19, travel bans, or politics.
- For general discussions, see the new forum that was launched Mar 5: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/coronavirus-travel-773/
- For political discussions, see the OMNI/PR thread: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/omni-pr/2005836-coronavirus-epidemic-worries-china-global-gdp.html
3) Any posts that do not meet above guidelines will be summarily removed.
For related topical threads in the NYC Forum, see:
Experience with Quarantine Checks at flying into NYC airports
Protocols for connections at NYC airports during COVID (consolidated)
NY Quarantine - it's all changing!! [Test Out option as of Nov 4, 2020]
Policies for arriving in NYC area from a quarantine state
Where in NYC area to get a COVID destination approved test pre-flight? How early?
For general info outside of FlyerTalk, see:
NYC 2019 Novel Coronavirus (includes Information for Medical Providers)
NYC COVID-19 Data (includes link to Github with complete historical testing data, and Vaccination data)
NYS COVID-19 Tracker (NY Travel Advisory and "Test Out" Option)
NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Info (including Eligibility Tool and Vaccination data)
NYC Key to NYC (vaccination requirements by business type; suspended as of 3/7/2022)
NYS Forward (restrictions by region)
NYS Excelsior Pass (confirms vaccination and testing status for venues requiring them for access)
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (includes Cases in the U.S. and Information for Travel)
WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak (includes daily Situation Reports)
For NYC updates from NY1, see:
https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/health-and-medicine/coronavirus-blog
Timeline of Key Events
3/07/20 - NY State declares Disaster Emergency (link)
3/12/20 - NYC declares State of Emergency (link)
3/16/20 - NYC Public Schools close (link)
3/22/20 - NY State closes all non-essential businesses as of 8pm (link, NY PAUSE) - restaurants may have take-out and delivery only
6/08/20 - NYC enters Phase 1 Reopening (industries) - restaurants may have take-out and delivery only
6/22/20 - NYC enters Phase 2 Reopening (industries) - restaurants may have outdoor dining only
6/25/20 - NY State establishes quarantine restrictions for travelers arriving in New York (executive order; current list)
7/06/20 - NYC enters Phase 3 Reopening (industries) - restaurants may have outdoor dining only
7/20/20 - NYC enters Phase 4 Reopening (industries) - restaurants may have outdoor dining only
8/17/20 - NYC bowling alleys may reopen (link)
8/24/20 - NYC museums & cultural centers may reopen (link)
9/02/20 - NYC gyms & fitness centers may reopen (link)
9/21/20 - NYC public schools begin in-person component of blended learning in Pre-K, 3-K, and District 75
9/29/20 - NYC public schools begin in-person component of blended learning in K-5 and K-8 schools
9/30/20 - NYC restaurants may resume indoor dining at 25% capacity (link)
10/1/20 - NYC public schools begin in-person component of blended learning in middle (6-8) and high schools (9-12)
10/6/20 - NY State closes public and private schools in hot-spot zip codes for 2 weeks (link)
11/4/20 - NY establishes "test out" option for travelers arriving from non-continguous states (link)
11/13/20 - NY State bars, restaurants with liquor licenses, gyms must close by 10pm nightly (link)
11/19/20 - NYC public schools close to in-person instruction for all students
12/7/20 - NYC public schools in grades 3-K, pre-K, K-5 reopen for in-person instruction
12/11/20 - U.S. FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
12/14/20 - NY COVID-19 vaccinations begin
12/18/20 - U.S. FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
1/11/21 - NY begins scheduling vaccinations in Phase 1B (link)
1/12/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to residents aged 75+ and certain other essential workers (link)
2/11/21 - NY lifts quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated individuals following close contact exposure (link)
2/12/21 - NYC restaurants may resume indoor dining at 25% capacity (link)
2/12/21 - NY State restaurants and bars may extend closing time to 11pm nightly (link)
2/15/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to those with certain comorbidities and underlying ocnditions (link)
2/25/21 - NYC public middle schools (grades 6-8) reopen for in-person instruction
2/26/21 - NYC restaurants may expand indoor dining to 35% capacity (link)
2/27/21 - U.S. FDA issues Emergency Use Authorization for Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
3/4/21 - NY lifts quarantine requirement for fully vaccinated individuals traveling domestically to New York
3/10/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to residents aged 60+ (link)
3/15/21 - NY wedding receptions and catered events may resume with restrictions (link)
3/17/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to government employees, non-profit workers, and essential building services workers (link)
3/19/21 - NYC restaurants may expand indoor dining to 50% capacity (link)
3/19/21 - NY restaurants outside NYC may expand indoor dining to 75% capacity (link)
3/22/21 - NYC public high schools (grades 9-12) reopen for in-person instruction
3/30/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to residents aged 30+ (link)
4/1/21 - NY lifts quarantine requirement for domestic travelers (link)
4/2/21 - NY event, arts, entertainment venues may reopen at limited capacity (link)
4/6/21 - NY expands vaccine eligibility to residents aged 16+ (link)
4/13/21 - U.S. FDA and CDC recommend pause in use of Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
4/17/21 - NYC-run sites begin taking walk-ins aged 50+ and a companion (link)
4/23/21 - NYS-run mass vaccination sites begin taking walk-ins aged 60+ (link)
4/23/21 - U.S. FDA and CDC lift pause recommendation on Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine (link)
4/27/21- NY lifts mask mandate for fully vaccinated individuals while outdoors (link)
4/29/21 - NYS-run mass vaccination sites begin taking walk-ins for all eligible adults (link)
5/3/21 - NYC bars may resume indoor seating (link)
5/7/21 - NYC restaurants may expand indoor dining capacity to 75% (link)
5/10/21 - U.S. FDA expands Emergency Use Authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to ages 12-15 (link)
5/15/21 - NYC gyms may expand capacity to 50% (link)
5/17/21 - NY lifts 12am curfew for outdoor dining (link)
5/19/21 - NY state lifts mask and social distancing mandates for fully vaccinated individuals in most public settings (link)
5/31/21 - NY lifts 12am curfew for indoor dining (link)
6/15/21 - NY state lifts all restrictions (except venues >5K), businesses may continue restrictions if they choose (link)
8/16/21 - NYC institutes vaccination mandate for indoor dining, entertainment, and fitness effective Aug 17, enforcement to start Sep 13 (link)
8/16/21 - NY institutes vaccination mandate for healthcare workers, with first dose by Sep 27 (link)
9/13/21 - NYC public schools reopen with no all-remote option
9/14/21 - NYC Broadway shows begin reopening
2/10/22 - NY lifts indoor mask mandate for businesses (link)
3/2/22 - NY lifts mask mandate in schools (link)
3/7/22 - NYC suspends Key to NYC vaccination requirements (link)
NYC COVID-19 / Coronavirus Updates
Nov 19, 2021, 12:18 pm
#391
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Some Walgreens and CVS in NYC are asking you to justify your booster shot request by proving you are older than 65 or employed as an essential worker. They are claiming they are in compliance with FDA/CDC guidance even though the Mayor has directed that anyone 18 or older can get a booster.
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/loca...-some/3410176/
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/loca...-some/3410176/
David
Feb 4, 2022, 6:47 am
#392
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https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-data.page
% Positive 7 Days 6.38% 28 Days 22.51%
Still, a lot of Covid Test vans are around by subway stations in outer boroughs and you can trip over them in buiness districts though not long lines at them.
% Positive 7 Days 6.38% 28 Days 22.51%
Still, a lot of Covid Test vans are around by subway stations in outer boroughs and you can trip over them in buiness districts though not long lines at them.
Feb 4, 2022, 9:05 am
#393
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Moderator Note
Hi all - if it wasn't obvious, I got a bit burned out on updates, especially after things started calming down last fall. Of course, now we have been thru the Omicron surge as well. If there are any policies, NYC/NYS government updates, etc. that you think should be added to the Wikipost or further clarified here in the sticky thread, please don't hesitate to post. Thanks to everyone and keep well!
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Feb 7, 2022, 11:33 am
#394
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Let's please keep this thread on topic, focusing on NYC and NYS policies and updates. Please reserve general discussions of COVID and the pandemic for the appropriate forums.
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I am adding the Key to NYC link to the Wikipost: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/...-keytonyc.page
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I am adding the Key to NYC link to the Wikipost: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/...-keytonyc.page
Feb 14, 2022, 12:38 pm
#395
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Not sure where to post this, but it is NY specific. Trying to figure out if International Visitors are exempt from the 5 year old Vaccination rule that was recently enacted?
Most countries, especially in Europe, do not vaccinate children under the age of 12.
Want to take my kids to a few games at Madison Square Garden next month, however it states all childen over 5 must be vaccinated.
Edited to add: https://www.nycgo.com/coronavirus-in...-for-travelers
This is confusing to say the least:
"New Yorkers and visitors age 12 and older are required to show proof of vaccination to participate in indoor activities at New York City restaurants and bars, fitness gyms, and entertainment and recreational settings including movie theaters, music or concert venues, casinos, botanical gardens, commercial event and party venues, museums and galleries, aquariums, zoos, professional sports arenas and indoor stadiums, convention centers and exhibition halls, performing arts theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, indoor play areas, pool and billiard halls, and other recreational games. Proof of vaccination is also required for employees at these establishments.
Those ages 5 and older must present proof of two vaccine doses, except for those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine."
What do they mean here?
And to confuse further, this from MSG.com:
"All guests age 5 and older will need to provide proof they have received eithertwo doses of a two-shot COVID-19 vaccination, or one dose of a single-shot vaccine. Fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear a mask. Please note that full COVID-19 vaccination means the day of your event is at least 14 days after your final vaccine dose. Everyone else is required to wear a mask while in the venue, except while actively eating or drinking."
Most countries, especially in Europe, do not vaccinate children under the age of 12.
Want to take my kids to a few games at Madison Square Garden next month, however it states all childen over 5 must be vaccinated.
Edited to add: https://www.nycgo.com/coronavirus-in...-for-travelers
This is confusing to say the least:
"New Yorkers and visitors age 12 and older are required to show proof of vaccination to participate in indoor activities at New York City restaurants and bars, fitness gyms, and entertainment and recreational settings including movie theaters, music or concert venues, casinos, botanical gardens, commercial event and party venues, museums and galleries, aquariums, zoos, professional sports arenas and indoor stadiums, convention centers and exhibition halls, performing arts theaters, bowling alleys, arcades, indoor play areas, pool and billiard halls, and other recreational games. Proof of vaccination is also required for employees at these establishments.
Those ages 5 and older must present proof of two vaccine doses, except for those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine."
What do they mean here?
And to confuse further, this from MSG.com:
"All guests age 5 and older will need to provide proof they have received eithertwo doses of a two-shot COVID-19 vaccination, or one dose of a single-shot vaccine. Fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear a mask. Please note that full COVID-19 vaccination means the day of your event is at least 14 days after your final vaccine dose. Everyone else is required to wear a mask while in the venue, except while actively eating or drinking."
Last edited by Petrus; Feb 14, 2022 at 12:52 pm
Feb 15, 2022, 12:13 am
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I don't know if MSG will make an exception for kids 5-11 who are from countries where the vaccines aren't widely available for that age group, but you might try calling them. I haven't been to an event at MSG, but I've been to a few theater events and they've been pretty carefully checking vax cards (even for kids). And most folks I know wouldn't want to bring unvaccinated kids into a giant indoor arena with thousands of unmasked patrons right now.
Mar 5, 2022, 7:41 pm
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Latest NYC Masking Update
March 7th update to NYC Masking / Vaccination Requirements:
From he NYC Office of Nightlife
Starting, Monday, March 7:
All other COVID-19 mandates will remain in effect. Under the rules, employees will still be required to be vaccinated unless they have received a reasonable accommodation from their employer. For complete information, please visit www.nyc.gov/vaxtowork.
From he NYC Office of Nightlife
Starting, Monday, March 7:
- Key to NYC rules will be suspended. Indoor venues, including restaurants, fitness facilities, and entertainment spaces will no longer be required to check for proof of vaccination before customers enter. Businesses previously covered by Key to NYC rules will still have the flexibility to require proof of vaccination or masking indoors if they choose.
- Masks will no longer be required on public school grounds for kindergarten to 12th grade students. While these public school children will be able to remove their masks, if they so choose, schools will continue to maintain strict COVID-19 protocols, including increased ventilation, a daily screener to ensure those with symptoms do not come to school, and test kit distribution.Masks will continue to be required for all settings with children under 5 years of age (where none of the population is yet eligible for the vaccine), including programs contracted by the New York City Department of Education with 3- and 4-year-old children as well as 3K and 4K classrooms in district schools.
All other COVID-19 mandates will remain in effect. Under the rules, employees will still be required to be vaccinated unless they have received a reasonable accommodation from their employer. For complete information, please visit www.nyc.gov/vaxtowork.
Apr 15, 2023, 7:19 am
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It's been over a year since anyone posted to this thread, so it seems appropriate to unstick it now. Thank you to all who have contributed information and insights over the last 3 years. 
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