County of Rockland, New York :: Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Quarantine and Isolation Information for Residents
Quarantine and Isolation Information for Health Care Personnel
Quarantine and Isolation Information for Employers
Health Department's Quarantine Instructions
County's COVID-19 Hotline at 845-238-1956 is available Monday-Sunday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Rockland County Coronavirus COVID-19 Map Dashboard (Static Map PDF)
Health Commissioner Orders regarding COVID-19.
County Executive's Press Releases page and latest news and Executive Orders

FOR RESIDENTS

STAY HOME, STOP THE SPREAD, SAVE LIVES!

If you were potentially exposed to coronavirus (COVID‐19) or have COVID-19 related symptoms, follow the county's quarantine and isolation guidance:

How to Get Tested for COVID-19

Contact your health care provider.
Call the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) 2019 Novel Coronavirus 24-hour hotline at 1-888-364-3065.
Visit the NYSDOH COVID-19 Testing and Assessment Webpage
CDC coronavirus self-checker. A guide to help you make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care.

How to Get Your COVID-19 Test Results
If you were tested at Anthony Wayne Recreational Area in Harriman State Park, test results are sent to the individual by phone, text, or you can access the online patient portal.

Create a patient portal account with BioReference Laboratories to access your test results.
Follow these instructions to create a BioReference patient portal account.
You can also contact BioReference Laboratories at 833-469-5227.

COVID-19 Questions, Resources and Information:

Rockland County Coronavirus COVID-19 Map Dashboard
County's COVID-19 Hotline at 845-238-1956 is available Monday-Sunday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) 2019 Novel Coronavirus 24-hour hotline at 1-888-364-3065.
Local COVID-19 information and resources, visit United Way of Rockland Coronavirus Webpage or call 211
To speak with a crisis counselor, call the Office of Mental Health, Emotional Support Line at 1-844-863-9314 from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, 7 days a week. The Emotional Support Line provides free and confidential support, helping callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency.
Department of Mental Health's Support Line at 845-364-2955 is available Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. The support line is for those feeling anxious related to the virus in general (even without having symptoms or positive results).
For immediate medical emergencies, please contact 911.

COVID-19 Resource Weblinks:

NYSDOH What You Need to Know and current case count in NYS, visit NYSDOH COVID-19 Information and Frequently Asked Questions
CDC What You Need to Know: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
For more information on CDC health related travel notices
Visit the CDC's Resources For Home webpage: plan, prepare, and respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019, to learn how to get your household ready for Coronavirus (COVID-2019), FAQs for individuals and families, cleaning and disinfection, and what to do if someone is sick in your home.
If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow steps to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.
CDC guidance on large events and mass gatherings
CDC protects and prepares the community
CDC community mitigation strategies
School Breakfast Lunch Program List and Food Pantry and Feeding Program List in English, Spanish, French, and Creole.

* Due to the large spread of COVID-19 in the county, the health department will no longer be able to advise residents where potential exposures have occurred. Please consider any public site in Rockland as a potential site of COVID-19 exposure.

FOR EMPLOYERS

RCDOH Quarantine and Isolation Information for Employers

FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

See the links below for clinical guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

NYS Office of Children and Family Services, Division of Child Care Services (OCFS) important information for Child Care Providers and guidance on Community-Based-Visits-and-Visitor-Screening
CDC's Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) interim guidance for administrators of childcare programs and K-12 schools is posted at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/guidance-for-schools.html. The guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease and will be updated as needed and as additional information becomes available.
New York State Department of Health Coronovirus webpage contains information for Child Care Providers and Schools at the bottom of the webpage.
University of the State of New York - New York State Education Department provides information and guidance for schools on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

What is a Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

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A novel coronavirus (COVID-19 ) is a new virus that has not been previously found in humans. The virus can cause either mild illness, such as a cold, or can make people sick with pneumonia.

This new virus was first detected in China and is now spreading worldwide including in the United States.

Symptoms

Information to date suggests that COVID-19 causes mild-to-moderate illness and flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, or shortness of breath. In more severe cases, it can cause complications such as pneumonia.

If a person is sick with a confirmed case of COVID-19 or has symptoms, they must stay home and limit contact with others, including people in their household, as much as possible. If medical care is needed, contact your doctor or clinic before arriving.

Prevention

It is recommended that Rockland residents take the following precautions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19):

Wash hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing. If you use a tissue, throw it in the trash.
Routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid shaking hands.
Stay at home unless you must go to work, seek medical care, or get groceries.
Practice social distancing, stay 6 feet (2 meters) away from other people (healthy or sick), stay home. For social distancing flyers, see links to download different versions: English, Spanish, Creole, and Yiddish

A note from Dr. Ruppert, the Rockland County Commissioner of Health: COVID-19 has spread quickly throughout Rockland County and New York State, and drastic actions must be taken. All residents must stay home, including children and teens not in school, unless you must get food, medical supplies, or are an essential employee that must work outside the home. Please consider any public site in Rockland as a potential site for COVID-19 exposure.

We all have an individual responsibility to do our part to curb the spread of this disease. Your choices now and throughout this outbreak will make the difference between life and death for members of our community. The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) continues to work tirelessly to monitor, investigate, and slow the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Stay home and follow the basics of good personal hygiene including to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze by using your elbow or a tissue, and don't touch eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands, and clean heavily used surfaces often.

March 24, 2020