Coronavirus(COVID-19) Executive Orders

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Executive Order 205:
Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York

June 24, 2020

Text of EO 205

The commissioner of the Department of Health to issue a travel advisory to be communicated widely at all major points of entry into New York, including on highway message boards and in all New York airports, that:

• All travelers entering New York from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents, or higher than a 10% test positivity rate, over a seven day rolling average, will be required to quarantine for a period of 14 days consistent with Department of Health regulations for quarantine.
• The Commissioner may issue additional protocols for essential workers, or for other extraordinary circumstances, when a quarantine is not possible, provided such measures continue to safeguard the public health.
• The criteria and the protocols will be coordinated with New Jersey and Connecticut Commissioners of Health, in order to ensure that the tristate area is protected from community transmission of COVID-19, while permitting free travel between and among the states.
• The Commissioner of Health in New York shall make public the impacted jurisdictions on its website and such travel advisory will be effective at 12:01 a.m. on June 25, 2020, until rescinded by the Commissioner.
• Any violation of a quarantine or isolation order issued to an individual pursuant to the Commissioner of the Department of Health's travel advisory by a local department of health or state department of health may be enforced pursuant to article 21 of the public health law, and non-compliance may additionally be deemed a violation pursuant to section 12 of the public health law subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000.

Links to Executive Order

Note: At the bottom of most executive orders are links to translations of that document in: Bengali, Chinese (traditional), Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

• June 24, 2020 - Executive Order 205

Executive Order 202:
Governor Cuomo declares a State of Emergency to contain the spread of the coronavirus

March 7, 2020

Full Text of EO 202

Today, Governor Cuomo, made a declaration of a state of emergency in New York as a result of the evolving circumstances with COVID-19. The essential components of this declaration involve:

1. The ability for the Governor to move resources around the state rapidly via selected suspension or waivers of any laws or regulations that may delay a rapid response. It also allows for rapid procurement of all necessary food and supplies without regard to usual and customary procurement rules.
2. The ability for the Governor to ensure that sufficient medical personnel are available and can perform the duties necessary to assess and treat the emerging cases by waving certain licensing requirements, etc.

This is, in essence, what the declaration achieves. It does not change our responsibilities to come to work each day and provide services to the State of New York. So it is expected that today, tomorrow and throughout this crisis, we will come to work ready to carry out our duties and responsibilities.

If the Governor determines that circumstances change such that NYS employees should stay home or be directed elsewhere, a specific directive will be issued to that effect. As stewards of New York State, we go above and beyond every day to serve the public. Today is no different. In fact, I know that our dedicated public servants will step up during this crisis to be there for our fellow New Yorkers. Thank you for your service.

Links to Executive Order and Amendments

Note: At the bottom of most executive orders are links to translations of that document in: Bengali, Chinese (traditional), Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

• March 7, 2020 - Executive Order 202

Other Resources

COVID Information

• NYS Department of Health’s coronavirus website
• CDC’s coronavirus website
• NYS Department of Health’s directory of local health departments
• NYS Department of Environmental Conservation disinfection product registration directory

Federal Resources

• CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information and FAQ
• Federal Programs that Support Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
• HUD COVID-19 Resources
• COVID-19 Rural Resource Guide

Help for Parents

• Central New York Diaper Bank
• National Diaper Bank
• Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed

Resources for the Blind

• American Council of the Blind - COVID 19 Response
• National Federation of the Blind - COVID-19 Resources

How You Can Help

• NYS DOH Volunteer Info