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    Aug 16

    Starting August 17, people 12 and older will be required to show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the or for: ✅Indoor dining ✅Indoor fitness ✅Indoor entertainment Learn more

    A young Black man smiles while holding his proof of COVID-19 vaccination from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (C D C). Text reads: Don't miss out. Show us your vax. Proof of vaccination is now required to enjoy indoor: restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, museums, other indoor venues.
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  2. 1 hour ago

    In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we spoke with World Trade Center Health Registry enrollees about their experiences over the past two decades. Hear from Wen, who was in school during the attacks. Learn more about the registry:

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  3. 3 hours ago

    Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the attacks, but many are still dealing with the mental health impacts of that day. According to the World Trade Center Health Registry, about 10% of enrollees have PTSD. Hear more from :

    An elderly White couple stand with their arms around each other while paying their respects at the September 11th memorial.
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  4. 5 hours ago

    As the City observes the 20th anniversary of the attacks, we remain committed to researching and understanding the long-term health impacts of those exposed in the aftermath, and assisting its health registry enrollees in obtaining care:

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  5. 6 hours ago

    If you are unvaccinated, take these steps to prevent the spread of : ✅ Get vaccinated: ✅ Wear a face covering and practice physical distancing ✅ Avoid crowds ✅ Get tested regularly for COVID-19 ✅ Stay home if you are sick

    Illustration of people of different ages and races wearing face coverings and showing off their adhesive bandages on their arms from where they were recently vaccinated. Text reads: If you are unvaccinated, to protect yourself and your loved ones, it is urgent that you: Get vaccinated! The benefits of the authorized vaccines far outweigh the risk of remaining unvaccinated and getting sick with COVID.
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  6. Retweeted
    7 hours ago

    🎉👏🏾 Over 5 MILLION New Yorkers have been fully vaccinated against ! Thanks to everyone — including public health and health care heroes, volunteers and vaccinators — who helped us reach another milestone in our campaign!

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  7. 8 hours ago

    This , make sure you know the warning signs of suicide. The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new, has increased and seems related to a painful event or loss. Remember, warning signs can be different for each person:

    Text reads: You can help prevent suicide by learning the warning signs. Warning signs for suicide include: Talking about wanting to die, talking about feeling hopeless, talking about feeling trapped, behaving recklessly. If you or someone you know needs support, reach out to NYC Well: Call 888-NYC-Well, text “WELL” to 65173 or visit nyc.gov/nycwell.
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  8. Sep 9

    Vaccines are a critical tool in protecting you and your community from severe illness, hospitalization and death. They are proven safe and are now protecting millions of vaccinated New Yorkers from COVID-19. Learn more about the vaccines:

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  9. Sep 9

    For children, the loss of normal activities and routines can lead to feelings of anxiety, fear and worry. Children thrive on routines because they are predictable and help them feel safe. Learn more about how you can help support your child:

    Illustration of a Black family laughing and playing together. Family includes a man holding a young boy on his shoulders, a daughter running a head of them and a mother following them.
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  10. Sep 9

    Today we have announced a new $35 million program that offers reimbursement to health care providers for vaccine counselling conversations with unvaccinated patients in their practice. Starting this week, health plans will be enrolled into the program:

    Illustration of an Asian health care provider greeting a Black man in his office. A White woman and her son wait to be seen by the doctor. Everyone is wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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  11. Sep 9

    Masks protect you and others by reducing the amount of respiratory droplets that enter the air when someone coughs, sneezes, talks, sings or breathes. If you are not vaccinated against , wear a mask anytime you are outside your home:

    An Asian man wears glasses and a face mask while working at his desk. Text reads: Indoors or outdoors, keep your face covering on.
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  12. Sep 9

    Use these tips to clean up after a flood: ☑️Use protective eyewear and waterproof gloves and boots ☑️Remove standing shallow water ☑️Dry all objects and surfaces thoroughly ☑️Use soap and water to clean surfaces contaminated with sewage Learn more:

    A person wears a blue glove while washing a wall with a sponge.
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  13. Retweeted
    Sep 9

    NEW: Today I'm announcing a new $35 million program for clinicians to support them in counseling their patients regarding COVID-19 vaccination. I'm also issuing a Commissioner’s Advisory to all health care providers, emphasizing the urgency of these vaccine conversations. 🧵

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  14. Sep 9

    Does your furry friend need a dog license? Join us today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Union Square Park in Manhattan to get your pup licensed! Dog owners will not be cited for not having a license, and the $2 late fee for renewing a license will be waived:

    Three dogs sit near the waterfront in a Brooklyn park. All three are wearing a dog license on their collars.
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  15. Sep 9

    New Yorkers: You have options when showing proof of vaccination for : ✅Show your CDC vaccination card or a photo of it ✅Use My Vaccine Record ✅Use the NYS Excelsior Pass or the NYC COVID Safe apps Learn more:

    Text reads: New Yorkers have options when showing proof of vaccination for Key to N Y C: Show your C D C vaccination card, another official vaccination record or a photo of it! You can use the N Y C COVID Safe app to save a picture of your card. If you were vaccinated in N Y C, you can use My Vaccine Record to download a copy of your vaccination record. Another option is the New York State Excelsior Pass app.
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  16. Retweeted
    Sep 8

    PEU is knocking on doors across the city to help New Yorkers apply for Hurricane Ida disaster assistance through : 💻 ☎️ 1-800-621-3362 (7am-11pm ET) TTY 1-800-462-7585 📲 FEMA Mobile App

    Help is here for people hit by last week’s storm and we are spreading the word. Our Public Engagement Unit is knocking on 10,000 doors, and we’ve already sent out 185,000 texts. Water pumping, hotel stays, debit cards and more are available. Call 311.
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  17. Sep 8

    Our latest data show that vaccines remain particularly effective at preventing severe disease. People who were unvaccinated were about 10 times more likely to be hospitalized than people who were fully vaccinated:

    Graph showing the age-adjusted hospitalization rate per 100,000 people in New York City by vaccination status. Unvaccinated people are much more likely to be hospitalized. The age-adjusted hospitalization rate1 among people who are unvaccinated was 7.5 to 10.3 times the rate among people who are fully vaccinated.
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  18. Sep 8

    With the rapid spread of the delta variant, it has never been more important to get . Delta is more contagious, more likely to cause severe illness, more likely to reinfect someone who already had and more likely to infect young people:

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  19. Retweeted
    Sep 8

    . New Yorkers are encouraged to prepare for rain & thunderstorms this evening into the overnight. Take caution when traveling. For more information, please visit:

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  20. Sep 8

    Poor sleep can have a negative impact on both your mental and physical health. Use these tips for better sleep: 😴Try to maintain a regular sleep schedule 😴Practice relaxation techniques before bed 😴Avoid screens as you’re going to sleep Learn more:

    Illustration of a Black person sleeping in bed. Their pet cat is sleeping next to them. The clock on the bedside table reads 2 a.m.
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  21. Retweeted
    Sep 8

    More rain is expected for NYC tonight. We are out inspecting and cleaning catch basins in flood prone areas. If you see a catch basin that is clogged, please report it to here , and we'll follow up.

    A DEP crew member operating a truck with a large grabber that is taking debris out of a catch basin on the street.
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