COVID-19 / Coronavirus
The Suffolk County Legislator Coronavirus Resource Guide for Residents & Businesses contains a comprehensive list of information ranging from where to get viral and antibody testing to information on schools, business resources, assistance with bills for people that have been furloughed or laid off, mental health services, public transit, and more. This packet can be accessed at Suffolk County Legislature.
Code Red Text Messaging: Residents can text COVIDSUFFOLK to 67283 to receive the latest information.
Case Tracking Maps
- Johns Hopkins University Case Tracker
- New York State Department of Health Tracker Map
- New York State School Report Card
- New York Times COVID-19 Case Map by County (cases per 100k people)
- Newsday Cases by Town (average daily increase per 1,000 over 7 days)
- Suffolk County Department of Health Tracker
Government-Level Health Information
- COVID Alert NY Mobile App Information
- Suffolk County Department of Health Services
- New York State Department of Health
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- World Health Organization
General Vaccinattion Information
- CDC’s U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information Page: Learn details about the vaccines currently available in the United States.
- New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Pre-Screening Tool: Find out whether you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine yet. If you turn out to be eligible, this tool will bring you to a page where you can book an appointment at a state-run vaccination site.
- New York State Vaccine Tracker: Get statistics about New York’s progress in the distribution of vaccines around the state.
- Suffolk County COVID-19 Vaccination Center: This page includes links for Suffolk County vaccination sites and FAQs pertaining to vaccine eligibility, availability, and safety.
- Veteran Vaccine Information: Look for local VA health facilities that offer vaccines to veterans and their families.
Vaccine Development Information
If You Need Basic Information
- COVID-19 Symptoms
- COVID-19 in Children and Babies
- COVID-19 Versus the Common Cold
- Harvard Health’s COVID-19 Basics
- Protecting Yourself from COVID-19
- When to Visit the ER (because pandemics don’t stop heart attacks or strokes)
If You Are Experiencing Symptoms and Need Testing
- Suffolk County residents who want to make an appointment for the COVID-19 test can call the NYS Coronavirus Hotline 1-888-364-3065 and they will be screened by a nurse or a healthcare professional.
- New York Department of Health COVID-19 Screening
- Walk-In-Clinics that Offer COVID-19 Testing:
- AFC Urgent Care Centennial – Rapid Testing and Drive-Through Testing: 631-983-4084
- CareMD
- City MD (18 Locations in Suffolk County)
- CVS Pharmacy
- LI Urgent Care
- Northwell GoHealth
- Pro Health Facility in Riverhead
**All clinics ask that you call ahead or book a spot online if you have symptoms of COVID-19
If You Believe You Might Already Have Had COVID-19
Antibody Testing can be procured at the following locations:
If You Have an Active Case of COVID-19
If You are a COVID-19 Survivor
- Blood Donation Eligibility Information
- Convalescent Plasma donation
- COVID-19 Survivor Diaries
- Northwell COVID-19 Post-Hospitalization Care Guide
If You Need Access to Mental Health Resources
- Family Service League’s DASH Crisis Care
- Family Service League Family & Community support Services
- National Institute of Mental Health
- New York Office of Mental Health COVID-19 Resources
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Research Databases on Science/Medicine your Library Card Can Access
- Gale OneFile Health and Medicine
- Health Reference Center (Academic)
- Medline
- Medline Plus
- Science Reference Center
Local News on COVID-19
Global Case Trackers
- BBC Global Case Tracker
- Johns Hopkins University Global Case Tracker
- Reuters COVID-19 Tracker
- World Health Organization Case Tracker
- Worldometers Case Tracker
State Travel Restrictions and Advisories
- CDC Guidance for Travelers
- Encyclopedia of American Politics: Travel restrictions issued by states in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020-2021
Whether it is travelers from out-of-state or residents returning home. You are strongly advised to monitor both New York’s restrictions and those of any state that you plan upon visiting in the near-future. Here’s where you can get information by state:
Suffolk County Public Libraries Make 3D Printed Face Shields
for Healthcare Workers
