Assemblyman Bill Jones Afternoon Updates
COVID-19 April 16, 2020 Updates |
Important General Updates |
| Governor Cuomo’s Mask Executive Order: face coverings are only required in public spaces in situations where social distancing is not possible
If you cannot keep 6 feet away from other people when in a public space, wear a mask The New York State on Pause order has been extended to May 15- all schools and non-esential businesses will remain closed The IRS launched their new website that allows you to check the status of your economic impact payment- check your status here |
 |
Hudson Headwaters Health Network TeleHealth Services |
 |
Hudson Headwaters Health Network has TeleHealth services available
Just as you normally would, please reach out to your health center with your health-related concerns |
| Their office will provide guidance regarding which appointments to schedule via TeleHealth, which appointments to defer for now, and which ones may require an in-person visit
If your provider recommends an in-person appointment, protocols from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are in place at all of their health centers to ensure your safety This includes screening all patients outside health centers and caring for patients with COVID-19-like symptoms separate from others For non-health care related concerns, visit their new Community Resources page or contact the Hudson Headwaters Community Resource Hotline at (518) 623-0182 from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday or by email: resources@hhhn.org |
Recreate Local: Enjoying the Outdoors During Social Isolation |
| DEC and State Parks are encouraging New Yorkers to engage in responsible recreation during the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis
Birding is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors and the DEC is encouraging all to check out their I Bird NY resource for more information on birding across the state While enjoying outdoor spaces, please continue to follow the CDC/NYSDOH’s guidelines for preventing the spread of colds, flu, and COVID-19: Stay home if you are sick, or showing or feeling any COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, coughing, and/or troubled breathing |
 |
| Practice social distancing- keep at least 6 feet of distance between you and others even when outdoors
Avoid close contact, such as shaking hands, hugging, and high-five Wash hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and water are not available Avoid unnecessary contact with surfaces that are often touched, such as doorknobs and handrails |
| DEC and State Parks also encourage visitors to state parks and state lands, and other parks to:
Stay local and keep visits short Visit in small groups limited to immediate household members Maintain a distance from others while in places where people tend to congregate, such as parking lots, trailheads, and scenic overlooks Avoid games and activities that require close contact, such as basketball, football, or soccer; If you arrive at a park or trail and crowds are forming, choose a different park, a different trail or return another time/day to visit |
 |
| If parking lots are full, please do not park along roadsides or other undesignated areas
To protect your safety and that of others, please choose a different area to visit, or return another time or day when parking is available |
Retail New York Virtual Shopping Mall |
 |
The Retail Council of New York created a Virtual Shopping Mall to connect retail shop owners with customers
Check out the Virtual Shopping Mall If you would like your business to be added, fill out this form |
Posted: April 16th, 2020 under Heathcare News, State Legislator News.