DOH Updates NH and ACF Staff Testing Requirements

DOH released updated guidance for nursing home staff testing. Fully vaccinated staff will no longer require routine twice weekly testing. Personnel who have not been fully vaccinated must continue to be tested twice per week. Any staff or resident with signs or...

Vaccination Program Updates

Vaccination Program Guidance – May 13 DOH issued updated vaccination guidance last night. Key changes include: Expanded Eligibility Effective immediately, all providers are authorized to expand eligibility for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to 12 through 15-year...

DOH Guidance on Janssen Vaccine and Predrawn Doses

DOH Health Advisory: Recommendations to Resume Use of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine DOH has issued recommendations for resuming use of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The document outlines considerations for the use of the...

Janssen Vaccine, Return to Work and HERDS Survey Updates

Janssen Vaccine Reaffirmed Governor Cuomo and Commissioner Zucker announced that NYS would accept the CDC and FDA recommendations to resume use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. DOH distributed a message to vaccine providers regarding the use of the...