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COVID-19 Resources
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Antiviral medications I Antibody Treatment I Vaccinations I At-Home Tests I Free N95 Masks I Funeral Assistance
COVID-19 Testing
The city’s COVID hotline (212-268-4319) is available to help find free PCR testing and at-home testing kits. New Yorkers can make an appointment to get free PCR testing at one of the city health department’s express sites, or pick up at-home testing kits at the nearest NYC Health + Hospitals and Gotham Health center.
Below are a few sites where you can be tested for free:
Manhattan
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
462 First Avenue, New York, New York 10016
212-562-5555
Monday – Saturday, Walk Ins: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, CLOSED
PCR Testing Offered Here
*Walk-in hours may be subject to change depending on patient volume.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
506 Lenox Avenue, New York, New York 10037
Adults
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pediatrics
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
212-939-1000
PCR Testing Offered Here
Bronx
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
234 East 149th Street, Bronx, New York 10451
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
718-579-5000
PCR Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, New York 10461
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last patient taken at 3:30 p.m.)
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (last patient taken at 12:30 p.m.)
718-918-5000
PCR Testing Offered Here
Queens
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
79-01 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday, Closed
718-334-4000
PCR Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
82-68 164th Street, Jamaica, New York 11432
Adult Services
Mon, Tue, Thu 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Wed 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Fri 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pediatric Services
Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
718-883-3000
PCR Testing Offered Here
Brooklyn
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland
100 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11205
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692)
PCR Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York
2094 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692)
PCR Testing Offered Here
Staten Island
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt
165 Vanderbilt Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692)
PCR Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View
460 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: 1-718-317-3000
For Appointments: 1-844-692-4692
PCR Testing Offered Here
Antiviral medications
Antiviral medications are an important tool to help you fight COVID-19 and are available for free or very low cost. You can call 212-COVID19 (212-268-4319) to speak to a health and hospital provider who can send a prescription to a pharmacy that will allow the medication to be picked up or delivered to your home.
Antiviral medications Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are available in several pharmacies in NYC. To check their daily reported supplies on hand, visit: covid-19-test-to-treat-locator-dhhs.hub.arcgis.com/
Below are a few sites with free testing, medical visits, and medication:
Manhattan
Charles B Wang Comm Hlth Ctr
268 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013
HRSA-supported Health Center
Book an appointment at 212-379-6998
Bronx
Bronxcare Medical And Dental At Poe
1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457
HRSA-supported Health Center
To book an appointment, call: 718-838-1016
CVS Store #07066
565 West 235th Street, Bronx, NY 10463
Book an appointment at CVS Store #07066 718-543-2007
Queens
The Floating Hospital
21-01 41st Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101
HRSA-supported Health Center
To book an appointment, call: 718-784-2240, ext. 107
CVS Store #02975
7960 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379
Book an appointment at CVS Store #02975 718-326-4910
Brooklyn
CVS Store #02498
341 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Book an appointment at CVS Store #02498 718-499-3414
Staten Island
CVS Store #06049
1361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
Book an appointment at 718-979-2828
CVS Store #06058
260 Arden Ave., Staten Island, NY 10312
Book an appointment at 718-966-5509
Vaccinations
Getting vaccinated and boosted is the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19. To get a vaccination or booster visit covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829) or vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/
New Yorkers 65 and over or those who are homebound can request a visit to their home to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine booster. There is no charge for this service whether or not you have insurance and you are eligible irrespective of your immigration status. Call 877-VAX4NYC or visit: nyc.gov/homebound to schedule an appointment.
Below are a few sites in NYC where you can be vaccinated:
Manhattan
NYC Health + Hospitals, Bellevue Wheelchair access icon
462 1st Avenue, Manhattan, 10016
(844) 692-4692
Vaccines offered: Pfizer (under 5)Pfizer (5-11)
This vaccine is done in the pediatric clinic.
Boriken Neighborhood Health Center
2265 3rd Avenue, Manhattan
877-829-4692
Vaccines offered: Pfizer (5-11), Moderna (18+), Pfizer (12+)
Bronx
Bronx Health Center
1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457
718-306-6220
Vaccines offered: Pfizer (12+), Moderna (18+)
Montefiore
Visit: covid19.montefiore.org/covid-19-vaccine#getvaccine
Or call 1-844-444-2819) and select option 1 to schedule your vaccination appointment.
Queens
RiteAid #RA103844
950-960 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY 10459
718-732-7744
www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/scheduler
Vaccine offered: Moderna (peds/adults); Pfizer (peds/adult)
CVS
206-09 Linden Boulevard, Queens, 11411
(718) 276-8400
Vaccines offered: Moderna (18+), Pfizer (12+), Pfizer (5-11)
Brooklyn
BMS Family Health Center at St. Paul Community Baptist Church
859 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn
877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)
Vaccines offered: Pfizer (5-11), Pfizer (12+)
BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers
592 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn
877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)
Vaccine offered: Moderna (18+)
Staten Island
Gotham Health/Vanderbilt
165 Vanderbilt Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304
877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)
Moderna (18+)
Staten Island Pharmacy
1807 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
718-448-5200
Vaccines offered: Moderna (18+), Pfizer (12+), Pfizer (5-11)
COVID-19 At-Home Tests
If you would like to receive at-home COVID tests in the mail visit www.covid.gov/tests or call 1-800-232-0233.
Below are a few sites in NYC where you can pick up free at-home tests:
Manhattan
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, Manhattan, NY 10024
212-769-5100
Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tompkins Square Library
331 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
212-228-4747
Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Bronx
Baychester Library
2049 Asch Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475
718-379-6700
Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Woodstock Library
761 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10456
718-665-6255
Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Queens
Astoria Library
14-01 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11102
718-278-2220
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Arverne Library
312 Beach 54th Street, Arverne, NY 11692
718-634-4784
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Brooklyn
Bay Ridge Library
7223 Ridge Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11209
718-748-5709
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tue: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Thu: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Borough Park Library
1265 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-437-4085
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tue: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Thu: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Staten Island
Charleston Library
225 Bricktown Way, Staten Island, NY 10309
929-284-3660
Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Staten Island Children’s Museum
1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-273-2060
Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. New York Public Library locations offer free rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for individuals in need. The location and hours finder is here: www.nypl.org/locations
Free N95 Masks
A high quality mask is one of the best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19. Masks are available for free at many pharmacies. To find a location near you visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/free-masks.html or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Funeral Assistance
FEMA will accept applications by phone for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for COVID-19 funeral expenses, up to $9,000.
To apply visit: coronavirus.health.ny.gov/fema-covid-19-funeral-assistance or call 844-684-6333
TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
From the website:
Types of information needed to apply include:
An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
Find more information on how to obtain an official death certificate.
DOH BVR is providing information by phone at 855-322-1022 to help interested applicants obtain a certified death certificate that meets the criteria for FEMA funeral assistance reimbursement program.
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COVID-19 Resources
Quicklinks:
Antiviral medications I Antibody Treatment I Vaccinations I At-Home Tests I Free N95 Masks I Funeral Assistance
COVID-19 Testing
The city’s COVID hotline (212-268-4319) is available to help find free PCR testing and at-home testing kits. New Yorkers can make an appointment to get free PCR testing at one of the city health department’s express sites, or pick up at-home testing kits at the nearest NYC Health + Hospitals and Gotham Health center.
Below are a few sites where you can be tested for free:
Manhattan
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
462 First Avenue, New York, New York 10016
212-562-5555
Monday – Saturday, Walk Ins: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sunday, CLOSED
PCR Testing Offered Here
*Walk-in hours may be subject to change depending on patient volume.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
506 Lenox Avenue, New York, New York 10037
Adults
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pediatrics
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
212-939-1000
PCR Testing Offered Here
Bronx
NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
234 East 149th Street, Bronx, New York 10451
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
718-579-5000
PCR Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
1400 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, New York 10461
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (last patient taken at 3:30 p.m.)
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (last patient taken at 12:30 p.m.)
718-918-5000
PCR Testing Offered Here
Queens
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
79-01 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday, Closed
718-334-4000
PCR Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
82-68 164th Street, Jamaica, New York 11432
Adult Services
Mon, Tue, Thu 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Wed 12:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Fri 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pediatric Services
Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Fri 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
718-883-3000
PCR Testing Offered Here
Brooklyn
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Cumberland
100 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11205
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692)
PCR Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York
2094 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692)
PCR Testing Offered Here
Staten Island
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Vanderbilt
165 Vanderbilt Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692)
PCR Testing Offered Here
NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View
460 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: 1-718-317-3000
For Appointments: 1-844-692-4692
PCR Testing Offered Here
Antiviral medications
Antiviral medications are an important tool to help you fight COVID-19 and are available for free or very low cost. You can call 212-COVID19 (212-268-4319) to speak to a health and hospital provider who can send a prescription to a pharmacy that will allow the medication to be picked up or delivered to your home.
Antiviral medications Paxlovid and Molnupiravir are available in several pharmacies in NYC. To check their daily reported supplies on hand, visit: covid-19-test-to-treat-locator-dhhs.hub.arcgis.com/
Below are a few sites with free testing, medical visits, and medication:
Manhattan
Charles B Wang Comm Hlth Ctr
268 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013
HRSA-supported Health Center
Book an appointment at 212-379-6998
Bronx
Bronxcare Medical And Dental At Poe
1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457
HRSA-supported Health Center
To book an appointment, call: 718-838-1016
CVS Store #07066
565 West 235th Street, Bronx, NY 10463
Book an appointment at CVS Store #07066 718-543-2007
Queens
The Floating Hospital
21-01 41st Ave., Long Island City, NY 11101
HRSA-supported Health Center
To book an appointment, call: 718-784-2240, ext. 107
CVS Store #02975
7960 Metropolitan Avenue, Middle Village, NY 11379
Book an appointment at CVS Store #02975 718-326-4910
Brooklyn
CVS Store #02498
341 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Book an appointment at CVS Store #02498 718-499-3414
Staten Island
CVS Store #06049
1361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305
Book an appointment at 718-979-2828
CVS Store #06058
260 Arden Ave., Staten Island, NY 10312
Book an appointment at 718-966-5509
Vaccinations
Getting vaccinated and boosted is the best way to protect yourself from COVID-19. To get a vaccination or booster visit covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829) or vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/
New Yorkers 65 and over or those who are homebound can request a visit to their home to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine booster. There is no charge for this service whether or not you have insurance and you are eligible irrespective of your immigration status. Call 877-VAX4NYC or visit: nyc.gov/homebound to schedule an appointment.
Below are a few sites in NYC where you can be vaccinated:
Manhattan
NYC Health + Hospitals, Bellevue Wheelchair access icon
462 1st Avenue, Manhattan, 10016
(844) 692-4692
Vaccines offered: Pfizer (under 5)Pfizer (5-11)
This vaccine is done in the pediatric clinic.
Boriken Neighborhood Health Center
2265 3rd Avenue, Manhattan
877-829-4692
Vaccines offered: Pfizer (5-11), Moderna (18+), Pfizer (12+)
Bronx
Bronx Health Center
1650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457
718-306-6220
Vaccines offered: Pfizer (12+), Moderna (18+)
Montefiore
Visit: covid19.montefiore.org/covid-19-vaccine#getvaccine
Or call 1-844-444-2819) and select option 1 to schedule your vaccination appointment.
Queens
RiteAid #RA103844
950-960 Southern Blvd, The Bronx, NY 10459
718-732-7744
www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/scheduler
Vaccine offered: Moderna (peds/adults); Pfizer (peds/adult)
CVS
206-09 Linden Boulevard, Queens, 11411
(718) 276-8400
Vaccines offered: Moderna (18+), Pfizer (12+), Pfizer (5-11)
Brooklyn
BMS Family Health Center at St. Paul Community Baptist Church
859 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn
877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)
Vaccines offered: Pfizer (5-11), Pfizer (12+)
BMS Family Health and Wellness Centers
592 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn
877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)
Vaccine offered: Moderna (18+)
Staten Island
Gotham Health/Vanderbilt
165 Vanderbilt Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304
877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692)
Moderna (18+)
Staten Island Pharmacy
1807 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island
718-448-5200
Vaccines offered: Moderna (18+), Pfizer (12+), Pfizer (5-11)
COVID-19 At-Home Tests
If you would like to receive at-home COVID tests in the mail visit www.covid.gov/tests or call 1-800-232-0233.
Below are a few sites in NYC where you can pick up free at-home tests:
Manhattan
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West, Manhattan, NY 10024
212-769-5100
Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tompkins Square Library
331 East 10th Street, Manhattan, NY 10009
212-228-4747
Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Bronx
Baychester Library
2049 Asch Loop North, Bronx, NY 10475
718-379-6700
Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Woodstock Library
761 East 160th Street, Bronx, NY 10456
718-665-6255
Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Queens
Astoria Library
14-01 Astoria Boulevard, Queens, NY 11102
718-278-2220
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Arverne Library
312 Beach 54th Street, Arverne, NY 11692
718-634-4784
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.; Thursday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Brooklyn
Bay Ridge Library
7223 Ridge Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11209
718-748-5709
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tue: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Thu: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Borough Park Library
1265 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219
718-437-4085
Mon, Wed, Fri: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Tue: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Thu: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sun: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Staten Island
Charleston Library
225 Bricktown Way, Staten Island, NY 10309
929-284-3660
Monday-Friday, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Staten Island Children’s Museum
1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island, NY 10301
718-273-2060
Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. New York Public Library locations offer free rapid at-home COVID-19 tests for individuals in need. The location and hours finder is here: www.nypl.org/locations
Free N95 Masks
A high quality mask is one of the best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19. Masks are available for free at many pharmacies. To find a location near you visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/free-masks.html or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489).
Funeral Assistance
FEMA will accept applications by phone for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for COVID-19 funeral expenses, up to $9,000.
To apply visit: coronavirus.health.ny.gov/fema-covid-19-funeral-assistance or call 844-684-6333
TTY: 800-462-7585
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday – 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
From the website:
Types of information needed to apply include:
An official death certificate that attributes the death directly or indirectly to COVID-19 and shows that the death occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
Funeral expenses documents (receipts, funeral home contract, etc.) that includes the applicant’s name, the deceased person’s name, the amount of funeral expenses, and the dates the funeral expenses happened.
Proof of funds received from other sources specifically for use toward funeral costs. We are not able to duplicate benefits received from burial or funeral insurance, financial assistance received from voluntary agencies, government agencies, or other sources.
Find more information on how to obtain an official death certificate.
DOH BVR is providing information by phone at 855-322-1022 to help interested applicants obtain a certified death certificate that meets the criteria for FEMA funeral assistance reimbursement program.