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![]() COVID 19 Resources
These postings have been submitted by members of Gotham Networking as being useful and worthwhile to share with others.
Gotham Networking has not confirmed the accuracy of what is presented. Please use your best judgment and guide yourself accordingly.
CDC conducted experiments to assess two ways of improving the fit of medical procedure masks: fitting a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask and knotting the ear loops of a medical procedure mask and then tucking in and flattening the extra material close to the face. Each modification substantially improved source control and reduced wearer exposure.
A recent expert commentary (5) proposed double masking as another means to improve the fit of medical procedure masks and maximize the filtration properties of the materials from which they are typically constructed such as spun-bond and melt-blown polypropylene. Based on experiments that measured the filtration efficiencies of various cloth masks and a medical procedure mask (6) it was estimated that the better fit achieved by combining these two mask types specifically a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask could reduce a wearer’s exposure by >90%.
The combination of the cloth mask covering the medical procedure mask (double mask) blocked 92.5% of the cough particles (SD = 1.9).
When the “source" and "receiver" were both fitted with double masks or knotted and tucked masks the cumulative exposure of the receiver was reduced 96.4% (SD = 0.02) and 95.9% (SD = 0.02) respectively.
More at: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7007e1.htm?s_cid=mm7007e1_w
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NYS Department of Health (DOH)
Information about NYS on PAUSE
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
NYS Department of Human Rights (DHR)
Information about how to file a complaint with the Division of Human Rights
https://dhr.ny.gov/complaint#file
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Information about Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
Empire State Development (ESD)
How to apply for Small Business Administration Disaster Loans
https://esd.ny.gov/resource-guide-covid-19-sba-disaster-loans
Information about New Paid Leave for COVID-19
https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/covid19
COVID-19 Sick Leave Application
https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/if-you-are-quarantined-yourself
New York State Tax Department
Information about how NYS Tax Department response to COVID-19
https://www.tax.ny.gov/press/alerts/nys-tax-response-to-covid-19.htm
Information about how to check the status of a NYS tax refund online
https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/refund.htm
Price Gouging hotline: 800-697-1220
24-Hour Coronavirus hotline: 1-888-364-3065
To donate plasma for coronavirus patients
Individuals who have recovered from the virus may have convalescent plasma in their blood, which has antibodies against the virus and could help with the development of a treatment for the virus. Convalescent Plasma COVID-19 Donor Request Form is available via this link:
https://nybc.org/donate-blood/convalescent-plasma-covid-19-donor-request-form/
New COVID-19 testing facilities are opening downstate, primarily in minority communities. Find testing site locations and hours or operation.
New York City resources for those who may be unemployed due to COVID-19 or seek additional assistance.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/helpnownyc/get-help/individuals.page
NYC COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/index.page
SCAMS & PRICE-GOUGING
Notify NYC: Beware of COVID19 scams!
Report price gouging to 311 or NYC.gov/dcwp. You can also file a complaint to the Attorney General's office, fill out a complaint form.
NYS Price Gouging Hotline: 800-697-1220.
CDC staff will NOT go door-to-door. If you experience this, call 911.
NYS Department of Health Hotline for people who want to be assessed and get appointment for test (888-364-3065). NYC residents should call (844-692-4692).
New Yorkers Can Find More Information About the New COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law Here
https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/paid-sick-leave-covid-19-impacted-new-yorkers
Small Businesses
For resources on business grants and loans, visit here.
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/sbs/businesses/covid19-business-outreach.page
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has multiple programs to assist small businesses.
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options
Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Emergency Advance
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-express-bridge-loans
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/sba-debt-relief
The IRS new online portal that allows you to check the status of your economic impact payment,
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments
New York City Small Business Continuity Fund provides loans of $75,000 for businesses with up to 99 employees.
Unemployment Insurance
To file an unemployment insurance claim, you can visit the Department of Labor website or call 1-888-209-8124.
The day you should apply for unemployment insurance is based on the first letter of your last name.
A - F file on Monday
G - N file on Tuesday
O - Z file on Wednesday
Missed your day? File on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday
PSEG Coronavirus page (updated regularly)
https://www.psegliny.com/safetyandreliability/safetytips/coronavirus
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organization (WHO)