March 19, 2020 Update:

Numbers from Health NY.gov, @ 7:52 pm (3/18/2020)

Update from NYC (3/18/2020)

DOH has updated the status of the current spread to “Community Spread”.
Guidance from NYC on self-monitoring and work restrictions for healthcare workers (Click here)

Update from NYS / OPWDD (3/18/2020)

A new instruction has been issued from OPWDD regarding the contact tracing process for individuals and staff who have been exposed to Covid-19.
Cuomo increase the density control, mandating 75% of the employee base must work from home.
- Authority to take emergency action on operating certificates (MHL 16.17)
- Deviation from service plans (14 NYCRR 633.12, Part 636)
- Restriction on visitors
- Abbreviated training & med administration
Interim guidance for community habilitation services (OPWDD link has been removed and is no longer available)
Health Advisory: COVID-19 Guidance for Operators of Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs), Community Residences (CRs) and Private Schools Regarding Visitation (OPWDD link has been removed and is no longer available)
Direct support professionals defined as essential employees (OPWDD link has been removed and is no longer available)
An OPWDD document repository has been created by OPWDD and collects all printable materials, guidance documents, health advisories, and webinars (OPWDD link has been removed and is no longer available)

Coronavirus Information: March 19, 2020