I've Tested Positive or Been Exposed to COVID 19, Now What?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 effective August 11, 2022 - the updated guidance can be found here: 
COVID-19 Treatment for all Communities
New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19 can now seek medical treatment via Telehealth services through New York State. New York State utilizes NYC Health + Hospitals' Virtual ExpressCarePlatform to provide this service to New York State Residents, even if you do not have insurance. ExpressCare is a service that allows you to receive virtual care from a provider using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
You will schedule a virtual appointment and the provider you see will be able to prescribe treatments that help prevent severe COVID-19 disease. COVID-19 treatments work best when you receive them as soon as possible after becoming sick, so making an appointment as soon as you test positive is best. These lifesaving treatments have been proven to be effective against COVID-19 and can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death due to COVID-19.
Visit ExpressCare by clicking the button below:
I've Tested Positive on an "At Home" COVID Test
Washington County Public Health is accepting online reports from those testing positive for COVID-19 on an "At Home" Rapid Antigen test that has received the Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA. If you have tested positive on one of the approved tests, complete your self-test report by clicking the button below:
I've been Isolated and Need a Form for Work or School
If you've been isolated for COVID-19 and are preparing to return to work/school and are in need of an Affirmation of Isolation Form, click here:
COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts/Information
Weekly Vaccine Clinics at Public Health, 415 Lower Main St, Hudson Falls, NY.
Every Wednesday - By Appointment: 2PM - 4PM. Register by Calling 518-746-2400.
Those who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at one of our clinics should:
- All youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian
- Bring Identification
- Wear a Short Sleeve Shirt
- Plan to stay at least 15 minutes following vaccination for monitoring
IN NEED OF A COVID-19 AT HOME TEST KIT?
We have COVID-19 "At Home" test kits for pick-up Monday-Friday during business hours (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM).
FDA ISSUES SHELF LIFE EXTENSIONS TO SOME "AT HOME" COVID-19 TEST KITS
TESTING FOR COVID-19
We have been getting a lot of calls lately asking for COVID testing sites.
You can try your Primary Care Provider or check out NYSDOH's COVID Testing site page. You can search for sites near your zipcode.
https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
COMBATTING THE MISINFORMATION
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new program -#GetTheVaxFacts - to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation online. The campaign includes a dedicated website as well as downloadable toolkits to address the most pressing misinformation topics around the COVID-19 vaccine in a thorough and easy-to-understand way. The new resources cover misinformation related to pregnancy and infertility, side effects, safety and speed, as well as government conspiracy theories that continue to circulate on social media and digital forums. Read the FAQs, Myths & Facts and get more info here: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/combatting-misinformation-about-covid-19-vaccines
COVID vaccines are widely available at pharmacies, local health departments, clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers and other locations across the state.
Find a Vaccination site by zipcode here:
WHY GET VACCINATED?
Building defenses against COVID-19 in our communities is a team effort, each and every one of us is a key part of that defense and adds another layer of protection against COVID-19. Everyone (living or working in NYS) age 6 months and over are eligible for vaccination today! Have questions about the vaccines themselves or the process? The AdCouncil has a great info site here with all the answers to help you decide which vaccine is right for you 👉 http://getvaccineanswers.org
Our team at Washington County, NY Public Health Department remains committed to ensuring all those in our county who wish to be vaccinated can be vaccinated! We encourage everyone to stay up to date, informed and be patient as we all work through these challenges together.
NYS COVID-19 "VACCINE TRACKER"
NYS recently released a statewide system tracking delivery of vaccine by residency of the person(s) vaccinated. To view the date published by the state relative to vaccine distribution and delivery, you can view the Vaccine Tracker here: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/vaccination-progress-date
PUBLIC / COMMUNITY INFORMATION
SPECIALIZED INFORMATION
CYBERSECURITY INFORMATION ON COVID-19
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19.
CISA encourages individuals to remain vigilant and take the following precautions.