September 20, 2023: FREE At-Home Tests Available
The federal government has relaunched its free at-home COVID-19 testing program. Beginning September 25, 2023 every household in America can order up to 4 at-home test kits. The no-cost tests will be delivered for free by the United States Postal Service. Visit COVIDtests.gov to place your order.
Back to School Immunizations
Is your child up to date on their vaccines? All students, from those in child care through grade 12, need vaccinations to attend school and stay healthy. Don't delay! Schedule an appointment with your child's health care provider today. If your child does not have a health care provider, we can help. Call us at 914-995-5800 to make an appointment at one of our childhood immunization clinics.
- White Plains, 134 Court Street:
- Immunization Clinics held every Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Yonkers, 20 South Broadway, 2nd Floor:
- Immunization Clinics held every Thursday, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
COVID Vaccine Information 9-13-23
An updated monovalent COVID vaccine targeting the Omicron XBB.1.5 variant has been approved for use and is recommended for everyone six months and older to protect against serious illness. At this time, the bivalent COVID vaccines have been discontinued and we are preparing to offer the updated monovalent COVID vaccine at our vaccination clinics.
Please be advised that we will no longer be able to offer COVID vaccine to everyone interested in receiving it at our Health Department clinics. As we shift to our safety net role, COVID vaccines will only be available to children eligible for the Vaccines for Children program and adults who are not insured or are underinsured through the Bridge Access Program at our clinics. COVID vaccine for this population will be available by appointment only by calling (914) 995-5800.
Those with health insurance will be able to receive their COVID vaccine at places where they would normally go to get their vaccines, such as at pharmacies and medical provider offices. Use the Vaccine Finder Tool to schedule a COVID vaccine near you.
Coming Soon: Long COVID Survey
The Westchester County Department of Health will be launching a survey to better understand how Long COVID has impacted the health and well-being of community members. Survey responses will be used to advise the medical community and policymakers on the needs of Westchester County residents managing Long COVID. For more information email wccares-health@westchestercountyny.gov.
COVID-19 and Flu Resources
Vaccination Clinic Registration and Information (Ages 6 months and up)
Testing and Treatment Information
Quarantine and Isolation Guidance
WCDH Coronavirus Updates (school resources, data and more)
Find your COVID-19 community levels (low, medium, or high), and prevention steps to take based on the latest CDC data.
COVID-19 Treatment is Available
Oral antiviral medications are available for treatment of COVID-19 and have been proven to decrease hospitalization for those that are at risk for severe disease. When given soon after a positive diagnosis, these antivirals also help fight infection and shorten recovery time. All treatments require a prescription and those who test COVID-19 positive should talk to their health care provider.
Westchester County residents who test positive and do not have a health care provider, regardless of income or health insurance coverage, are eligible to be evaluated for treatment by calling 888-TREAT-NY (888-873-2869) or completing an evaluation at the NYS COVID-19 ExpressCare Therapeutics Access website, which includes a telemedicine visit. The Hotline is available 24-hours per day, seven days a week and operated by experienced Health + Hospitals professionals who have the clinical training to prescribe treatment and referrals if needed.
Mpox (Monkeypox) Vaccines are available at our clinics. Appointments are required, call (914) 995-5800.
If you meet the NYSDOH guidance outlined below, you are eligible to register for the Mpox vaccine:
- Individuals with recent exposure to a suspected or confirmed mpox case within the past 14 days.
- Those at high risk of a recent exposure to mpox, including gay men and members of the bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming community and other communities of men who have sex with men and who have engaged in intimate or skin-to-skin contact with others in the past 14 days areas where mpox is spreading.
- Individuals who have had skin-to-skin contact with someone in a social network experiencing mpox activity, including men who have sex with men who meet partners through an online website, digital application ("app"), or social event, such as a bar or party.
- Any individual that may be at risk of future exposure to infection with mpox, even though they are not at high risk of a recent exposure to mpox.
Find out What to Expect After Your Mpox Vaccine.
Mpox Vaccine appointments are also available at:
- Westchester Medical Center, 15 Oval Connector, Valhalla, NY 10595
Monday through Friday from 9 am - 5 pm, appointment required.
Call (914) 326-2060 to schedule an appointment.
- Use the Mpox Vaccine Locator Tool to find other sites offering the vaccine in your area.
More information about mpox can be found on the WCDH Mpox Information web page.