NYC Health
Dear Partner,
Below are today’s important updates for June 15, 2020.
COVID-19 Domestic Violence Task Force makes recommendations
• The recommendations identified by the Task Force recognize that the needs of domestic violence survivors vary greatly and there are different tools needed to allow each survivor maximum control over their situation including: mobile advocacy, flexible funding and housing choice. The recommendations offered by the Task Force are ready to be quickly implemented, cutting red tape and prioritizing cultural competency to better meet survivors where they are, give them what they need and set a foundation for continued innovation.
• The Task Force’s full report is available here.
Black New Yorkers Report released
• The NYC Commission on Human Rights has relesed their latest report entitled Black New Yorkers on their Experiences with Anti-Black Racism. This report examines the role anti-Black racism has had in the founding of the City of New York and the ways anti-Black racism manifests in the present day. You can view the report here.
• Feel free to share it with your contacts and respective networks. You can also see it on the agency’s website here.
New York City needs blood donations
• There is a blood shortage in New York City. If you are able to donate, please give blood and help your city.
• Visit nybc.org or call 1-800-933-2566.
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Check out COVID Connect
• Visit COVID Connect to submit questions, concerns and/or requests to the Health Department’s COVID-19 response team.
NYC’s COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal
NYC’s COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal (nyc.gov/coronavirus) provides the latest updates on information related to COVID-19.
NYC Health Department’s COVID-19: Data — interactive page provides visitors with the City’s most up to date COVID-19 data.
Text “COVID” (“COVIDESP” en español) to 692-692 for regular COVID-19 updates from Notify NYC.
Thank you for all the work you do in your communities and for your dedication to promoting and protecting the health of all New Yorkers. We look forward to continuing to serve New Yorkers alongside you.
Sincerely,
COVID-19 Response Team
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
nyc.gov/coronavirus