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COVID-19 Check Up Tool
Use the NYS CV19 CheckUp Tool to assess how likely you are to get or spread COVID-19, how severe it might be if you get sick, steps to reduce your risks, and ways to have your needs met during the pandemic.
What can I do to protect myself?
You should take the following precautions to protect against COVID-19:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
- Maintain six feet of space between you and others when out in public.
- Wear a cloth face covering when out in public and unable to maintain six feet between you and others.
- Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or a tissue (not your hands), then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a cleaning product that contains bleach.
Should I wear a mask when out in public?
For the most current masking requirements and recommendations, view the New York State Health Commissioner’s September 7, 2022 Determination on Masking in Certain Indoor Settings.
When you do wear a mask:
- Make sure that it fits properly and cover your nose and mouth.
- Be sure to change your mask frequently and launder reusable ones when they are soiled or wet.
- Remember that masks are not a replacement for keeping social distance. Masks are appropriate in any situation where social distancing is difficult to maintain, such as when you need to get groceries or medications.
- Continue to be vigilant with thorough and frequent hand washing, practice respiratory etiquette and cover your coughs or sneezes, and practice social distancing – even when wearing masks.
- Finally, stay home if you are feeling sick!
COVID-19 General recommendations for cleaning and disinfection of households with suspected or confirmed cases
As part of your everyday prevention actions, clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in your home using a cleaning product that contains bleach. This includes tables, countertops, light switches, doorknobs, cabinet handles and appliances.
- COVID-19 General Recommendations for Cleaning and Disinfection of Households with Suspected or Confirmed Cases (WCDH)
- Recomendaciones generales de limpieza y desinfección de viviendas con casos sospechosos o confirmados de COVID-19 (Español)
- 针对 COVID-19 疑似或确诊病例之家庭清洁消毒的一般建议 (SC)
- 關於 COVID-19 疑似或確診病例的一般居家清潔和消毒建議 (TC)
If I can't find disinfecting products at the store, can I make my own?
A soultion of bleach and water will be effective against COVID-19. Prepare a bleach solution by mixing:
- 5 tablespoons (1/3 cup) bleach per gallon of water or
- 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water
Be aware that there are dangers associated with mixing certain cleaners. The following are deadly combinations and should never be mixed together:
- Bleach + vinegar = chlorine gas. This can lead to coughing, breathing problems, burning and watery eyes.
- Bleach + ammonia = chloramine. This can cause shortness of breath and chest pain.
- Bleach + rubbing alcohol = chloroform. This is highly toxic.
- Hydrogen peroxide + vinegar = peracetic/peroxyacetic acid. This can be highly corrosive.
- Not shaking hands, hugging or kissing when greeting people
- Limiting visitors
- Maintaining at a least six feet apart from others
- Avoiding mass gatherings
- Working at home
- Closing schools and providing remote learning instruction to students