The Covid-19 Home Testing Distribution Program, organized by NYC Test & Treat Corps, has distributed 62 Millions of free tests for New Yorkers, approximately seven tests for each city resident.
The network of the program made up of more than 1 ,200 partners that have participated in the distribution, which include city libraries, parks, cultural institutions, and community and religious organizations, have established distribution points in the 88% of New York City zip codes, including all neighborhoods in which the City Task Force found Racial Equity and Inclusion to be the most affected by the pandemic.
“The effort to distribute home tests is unprecedented and has meant self-assessment to community centers and hundreds of organizations that represent the tremendous diversity of n our languages, ethnicities and religions,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement. “I encourage all New Yorkers to get a free test at home and, if you test positive, take advantage of life-saving treatments with a phone call to 200-COVID19”, added the official.
More than 960 community and religious organizations have participated in the massive distribution of covid tests for homes, which have distributed more than 7 million tests and million KN95 or surgical masks. This massive distribution effort has ensured that critical self-testing resources and personal protective equipment are widely accessible to City residents in all five boroughs. Program partners have established distribution sites in 156 of the 178 city zip codes.
“The city’s Home Testing Distribution Program has allowed individuals and families to verify their status before leaving for work in the morning, before deciding to attend a family event, or before participating at a large group activity, like a concert or sporting event,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom.
“Once again, we have shown that health is rooted in communities and social connection, not just in health centers. This is another example of the many ways libraries, parks, schools and cultural institutions support the health of New Yorkers,” said New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan.