- Trans Communities: The Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Trans People Need to Know
- People with disabilities: If you are in need of support in getting groceries, please reach out to God’s Love We Deliver NYC.
- Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders: The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF) has compiled a collection of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) in-language resources on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The resource links have been submitted by national and community-based organizations that work with health & AA and NHPI communities.
- People who use drugs: NYC Health released an informational document (3/25) for how to stay safe and protect yourself if you use substances.
- Undocumented Communities: Undocumented families who plan to apply for documentation in the future should still seek testing/treatment for COVID. COVID is public charge exempt. Read more here.
- On March 13, U.S. Customs and Immigration Services announced that testing, prevention, or treatment for COVID-19 will NOT be used against immigrants in a public charge test. This means that immigrant families should seek the care they need during this difficult time. Below is some information about the rights of immigrants’ rights in health care settings:
- It is safe and smart to see the doctor if you need care. Your doctor is required to honor your right to privacy. You do not need to share any information about your immigration status unless you apply for Medicaid or other health coverage.
- You can still see a doctor without medical insurance. This includes care you receive in the emergency room, at community and migrant health centers, free clinics, and public hospitals. If you don’t have a doctor, call a local community health center for assistance. You can find a health center here.
- Hospitals and health care spaces are safe to visit. Federal guidelines prohibit immigration agents from conducting arrests or other enforcement actions at health care facilities, such as hospitals, doctors’ offices, health clinics, and urgent care facilities.
- NYC residents Keep Your Benefits for more information about how their use of public benefits may affect their documentation status. Informed Immigrants also provide resources and accurate information for immigrant families with questions about their benefits.
- CLICK HERE to learn more about your rights when accessing health services.
- If you feel your rights or the rights of someone you know have been violated, you can file an immigration enforcement civil rights complaint. To learn more about filing a complaint, click here.
- Older adults: Matilda’s Law precautions (3/20)
- All Residents over the age of 70 or with immunocompromised state:
- Stay indoors at all times. You can go outside for solitary exercise.
- Screen visitors with a thermometer
- Only allow visitors with masks
- Stay at least 6 feet away from visitors
This site was created by medical and graduate students in order to provide information about COVID-19. Information is not being provided by a licensed physician and therefore should not be considered medical advice. The website creators are not responsible for any decision made based on the information on this site.