COVID-19

COVID-19 Updates And Resources

CMP continues conveying reliable information regarding COVID-19 to ensure our community has an extra channel to obtain important information and resources from credible sources.

UPDATES (6/30/2022)

  • Mayor Adams today announced the launch of "Test to Treat" program. The program is starting with 3 mobile testing units, paired with local pharmacies, and will expand to more than 30 units through the month of July. In the initial phase, New Yorkers who test positive for COVID-19 will receive a prescription from a clinician at the mobile site and be able to pick up the medication at the co-located pharmacy or through the city's free home delivery program. Units will be partnered and deployed at the following locations:

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UPDATES (6/22/2022)

  • Starting today, 6/22, children age 6 months to 4 years old can also get the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information: www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page#child.

  • Governor Hochul recently announced that financial assistance will be available to help low-income electric and gas utility customers pay off past utility bills. A one-time credit will be provided to customers enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program and unpaid utility bills that have accrued through May 1, 2022 will be eliminated. The program also authorizes the same relief for any eligible low-income customers that enroll in EAP by December 31, 2022. No action will be required from existing low-income customers enrolled in the EAP to receive the benefit. The bill credit is expected to be applied to customers' accounts by August 1, 2022. Learn more: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-electric-and-gas-utility-bill-credit-program-low-income-families

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UPDATES (5/17/2022)

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更新（6/30/2022）

  • 亞當斯市長今天宣布啓動"檢測治療"項目("Test to Treat")。該項目從3個移動檢測點開始，與當地藥房合作。新冠病毒檢測呈陽性的紐約市民將在檢測點獲得醫生的處方，並可以在同一地點的藥房或通過紐約市的免費送藥服務領取藥物。在7月份内該項目將擴展到30多個檢測點。以下為初期階段的3個檢測點：

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更新（6/22/2022）

  • 從今天，6月22日，開始，6個月至4歲的嬰幼兒也可接種新冠。更多詳情 www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page#child。

  • 霍楚爾州長近日宣佈，州政府將提供經濟援助，幫助使用電力和天然氣的低收入客戶付清過去的賬單。根據本次計劃，公用事業公司將向參加能源負擔能力計畫 (Energy Affordability Program, EAP) 的客戶提供一次性補助，免除截至 2022 年 5 月 1 日累積的所欠費用。對於 2022 年 12 月 31 日之前參加能源負擔能力計畫的任何符合條件低收入客戶，該計畫還授權為其提供同樣的救濟。能源負擔能力計畫的現有低收入客戶無需採取任何行動即可獲得福利。補助預計將在 2022 年 8 月 1 日之前應用到客戶的帳戶。更多詳情：www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2022-06/6.16.22.rel_.CREDITPROGRAM_Chinese.pdf

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更新（5/17/2022）

  • 紐約市新冠疫情繼續升溫，疫情風險等級已提升至「高風險」。市衛生局強烈建議民衆在任何公共室內場所都要戴口罩。65歲以上或其他有可能患重症的高危人群在擁擠的戶外環境中也應佩戴口罩，盡可能避免大規模聚集。了解更多：www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-alert-levels.page

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6/22/22 일 업데이트

  • 오늘 6/22/2022부터 6개월 – 4세 어린이도 코로나-19 백신 접종이 가능합니다. 자세한 내용은: www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page#child

  • Hochul 주시사는 최근 저소득층 고객님들을 돕기위해 연체된 전기 및 가스 공과금을 갚을 수 있도록 재정 지원이 가능하다고 발표했습니다. Energy Affordability Program에 등록이된 고객님들에게 일회 크레딧이 제공되어 5/1/2022까지 누적된 미납 공과금이 제거됩니다. 12/31/2022까지 이 프로그램에 등록하시는 해당되는 저소득층 고객님들에게 동일한 혜택이 적용됩니다. 이 프로그램에 이미 등록된 기존 저소득층 고객님들은 혜택을 받기위한 아무런 조치가 필요하지 않습니다. 청구서 크레딧은 8/1/2022까지 고객님 계정에 적용될 예정입니다. 자세한 내용은: www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-electric-and-gas-utility-bill-credit-program-low-income-families

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Let’s Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19!

CMP is actively assisting the community in getting vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are hesitant about the vaccine and haven’t been vaccinated yet, or if you need more information and assistance to receive the vaccine, we can help! Contact CMP at:

Interested in Applying for Restaurant Revitalization Fund?

Attend our online Workshop on Restaurant Revitalization Fund(RRF) (in Cantonese and Mandarin) on Monday, May 17th, 3 - 5 PM to learn more about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program details, eligibility, application process, and other information.

RSVP here: bit.ly/CMP517

For more information about the workshop or application assistance for the RRF, please contact CMP BOC at larrymei@cmpny.org.

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Mobile Vax Bus in Chinatown 4/21 -4/24

The NYC Mobile Vax Bus is in Chinatown from today, 4/21 through Saturday, 4/24 to vaccinate restaurant workers and restaurant delivery workers, but is also accepting walk ups. Moderna will be offered.

  • Location: 158 Worth Street, NYC

  • Timing: 4/21 - 4/24, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

  • To Schedule: Visit www.roarnewyork.org, or email vaccbus@roarnewyork.org or call 1-833-762-7692. They also accept walk ups, and have on-site interpretation available.

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Workshop on Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Attend our Workshop on Restaurant Revitalization Fund (in Mandarin) this Friday, 4/23, 3-4:30 PM to learn more about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program details, eligibility, application process, and other information.

RSVP here: bit.ly/CMP423

For more information about the Workshop and application assistance for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, please contact CMP BOC at larrymei@cmpny.org.

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Chinese American Small Business Impact & Recovery Survey Report

During the period of September 2020 through December 2020, CMP and the Rotary Club of Chinatown NYC conducted a mini survey of Chinese American businesses in New York City.

From the 66 responses we received, we learned about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on them, and the support that they need towards recovery. Based on this survey and the numerous dialogues in which the Rotary Club of Chinatown NYC and CMP participated, we also compiled a list of recommendations to be shared with small business owners, community advocates, policy makers, the philanthropic sector, and concerned individuals.

This report focuses on presentation of key findings and recommendations derived from the survey. For a complete set of survey questions and aggregate responses, please contact us at info@cmpny.org.

Webinar on COVID Relief Programs for Small Businesses on 4/19

In partnership with the SBA (Small Business Administration), we will be hosting a webinar on Updates of SBA COVID-19 Relief Programs at 7 -8 PM, Monday, 4/19.

Small businesses please join us to learn more about:

  • Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)

  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

  • Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG)

  • Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application

  • and more!

The webinar will be conducted in Chinese. To RSVP, please visit: http://bit.ly/CMP419.

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Health and Mental Health Workshops for International Students

In collaboration with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, CMP Collegiate Student Service Center(CSSC) will present two workshops to international students to address the health and mental health challenges brought on by COVID-19.

Chinese Mandarin Session: Friday, March 26th, 9:30 am - 11 am

English Session: Friday, April 2nd, 11:30 am - 1 pm

Participants will learn:

  • the up-to-date fight against COVID-19 in NYC

  • health and mental health resources available in NYC every international student should know during the pandemic

  • how to stay physically and emotionally healthy

  • coping skills and the effects of trauma, stress and anxiety

Webinar on PPP and EIDL Guidelines

Does your business need to apply for the next round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)? Attend the Webinar on New PPP+EIDL Guidelines on Thursday, Jan. 21st, at 12 noon.

Webinar will be conducted in Chinese Mandarin.

Join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89881057119

Join Via Phone：16468769923, Meeting ID: 898 8105 7119

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CMP MeetUp Group

CMP is on Meet Up! We're having our first event this Saturday, 6/6, at 7 pm. The purpose of this event is to create a free safe space where members can be open and connect with one another! Come join if you're a college student, recent grad, or international student! Let's meet new people and build a community!

Learn more about the event and register here: https://www.meetup.com/New-York-College-Students-Meetup-Group/

For more information, please contact us at cloehuang@cmpny.org.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Neighborhood Recovery Plan

CMP has joined and united with other 30+ Community Based Organizations to release an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Neighborhood Recovery Plan.

30+ Community Based Organizations Release Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Neighborhood Recovery Plan

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) neighborhoods have experienced the economic devastation of COVID-19 since long before the shelter-in-place began. More than 30 AAPI community based organizations have united to release the following plan to call on New York City and State government officials to prioritize AAPI neighborhoods in recovery efforts. While AAPI neighborhoods were the first to suffer, we will not be the last to recover.

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Neighborhood Recovery Plan

We are a group of community based organizations representing the diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community of New York City and partnering together to develop a plan to ensure the long-term recovery of the individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions of our neighborhoods. The AAPI community is the fastest growing racial group in New York, making up 15% of the City and 10% of the State. While AAPIs have the highest rate of poverty in New York City, less than 1.5% of the City’s human services contract dollars go to our community.

We remind New Yorkers that this is a public health issue, not a racial, ethnic, or immigrant issue. Unfortunately, prior to the Governor’s Executive Order to put New York State on PAUSE in late March, AAPI businesses were already struggling from COVID-19, threatening the livelihoods of workers and business owners since January. Unemployment claims by AAPIs have spiked 6,900%, by far the largest percentage increase experienced by any racial group. AAPI community members continue to report increased incidents of public assaults, harassment, and hate crimes. Despite these challenges, AAPIs are serving on the front lines, risking their own health as doctors, nurses, human services workers, early childhood teachers, grocers, delivery workers, and more.

While these are tough fiscal times, we call on the State and City to make smart investments that not only address the immediate need for economic relief but also revitalize neighborhood economies. We also call on the City and State to find equitable ways to raise revenue as opposed to focusing only on budget cuts. We offer the following recommendations – which should be implemented in combination – to ensure that while AAPI neighborhoods were the first to suffer, we will not be the last to recover.



Workers and Economic Security 

·       Invest in workforce training and placement, including a mass public employment program and private sector jobs

·       Expand public benefits, including but not limited to SNAP, SCRIE, and Medicaid

·       Support wage replacement for lost wages

·       Enact a relief package targeted specifically at workers left out of federal relief, including but not limited to undocumented, gig workers, cash workers, and independent contractors

·       Forgive all debt, including medical, loans, rent, utilities, and back taxes

·       Provide direct cash assistance to low-income families, including broadband internet access, remote learning equipment, educational supplies, etc.

·       Provide ongoing economic support for older adults, such as food, housing, and health care

·       Enhance funding for adult literacy, adult education, bridge programs, and other workforce development services

·       Extend H1B visas to support businesses to continue employing graduate level workers

 

Community Based Organizations

·       Include AAPI neighborhood leaders in recovery task forces being formed

·       Target funding to address anti-Asian discrimination and harassment

·       Ensure full funding of FY20 and FY21 City contracts and City Council discretionary funding, modifying requirements and reimbursing COVID-19 costs

·       Provide additional funding for recovery grants to address emerging needs and additional services

·       Restore funding for summer programming, including the Summer Youth Employment Program, Beacon Centers, COMPASS, SONYC, Cornerstone, and summer camps

·       Support food banks and feeding programs that provide culturally appropriate meals

·       Increase funding for community based organizations to purchase equipment, including computers, laptops, and tablets, for clients and students to use

 

Small Businesses

·       Designate AAPI neighborhoods as economic distressed zones that should be targeted for investment and support similar to “opportunity zones”

·       Waive sanitation tickets and other fines, penalties, and fees

·       Implement mortgage, business, and property tax abatements/tax holidays

·       Provide small business grants for reopening and rehiring

·       Provide rental support for small businesses

·       Invest in a stimulus fund to support M/WBEs and to start-up new businesses

 

Housing and Neighborhood Affordability

·       Extend eviction moratorium and enact good cause eviction

·       Institute a rent freeze for individuals and families who cannot afford rent, including NYCHA

·       Provide rent supports/subsidies for families impacted by COVID-19 job loss

·       Provide small capital grants or low interest loans to small residential landlords for necessary repairs and upkeep to their properties

·       Invest in community land trusts in AAPI neighborhoods

·       Provide subsidies for commercial tenants that cannot afford rent, especially in mixed-use buildings

 

Public Health and Health Care

·       Provide free COVID-19 testing for all

·       Invest in public and neighborhood based outreach about health safety precautions on reopening and prevention of relapse

·       Provide health care access for undocumented and low-income individuals and families as well as individuals who have lost jobs

·       Invest in comprehensive mental health support to address COVID-19 related trauma and anti-Asian stigma

·       Increase reimbursement rates and investments in Federally Qualified Health Centers

·       Enhance funding for public hospitals  

 

Digital and Language Access  

·       Reopen public libraries to provide digital access

·       Expand broadband access to digitally isolated communities

·       Provide digital devices (smart phones, tablets, and computers) for individuals and families without digital access

·       Invest in digital skills training for adults

·       Invest in high-quality translated information, including dedicated hotlines for top languages, focusing on all relief and recovery opportunities

·       Translate all government and COVID-19 related websites into top languages, using the Google extension for translation if necessary

 

Organizations Signed-On (as of May 16, 2020)

Academy of Medical & Public Health Services

Adhikaar

Apex for Youth

Asian Americans for Equality

Brooklyn Chinese-American Association

Charles B. Wang Community Health Center

Chen Dance Center

Chhaya CDC

Chinatown Manpower Project

Chinatown Rotary Club

Chinatown YMCA

Chinese Methodist Center Corporation

Chinese Progressive Association

Chinese-American Planning Council

Coalition for Asian American Children and Families

Council of People’s Organization 

Desis Rising Up and Moving

Immigrant Social Services

Flushing YMCA

Hamilton-Madison House

Korean American Family Service Center

Korean Community Services of Metropolitan NY

Mekong

MinKwon Center for Community Action

Museum of Chinese in America

Sakhi for South Asian Women

South Asian Council for Social Services

South Asian Youth Action

United East Athletics Association

Womankind

YMCA of Greater NY

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Thank You, Broad U.S.A. Inc!

Thank you, Broad U.S.A. Inc. , for pledging to donate $2 from your sales of each AirPro Mask to CMP Rebuilding Fund from May 1st, 2020 through October 31st, 2020. Your generous donation will help us further and better recover from the January 23rd devastating fire!

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About Broad U.S.A Inc: BROAD U.S.A. is based in Hackensack New Jersey and is the U.S. arm of the BROAD Group, a global supplier of environmentally sustainable HVAC systems, Air Purification technology, and Fresh Air units. BROAD is also the inventor of B-CORE™, a revolutionary prefabricated hardened stainless steel structural material that improves energy efficiency and enables buildings to be built at a speed 10 x faster than traditional construction.


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Additional Relief Funds for Small Business

The Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program have been expanded with $310 billion in additional funds, which will be available very soon.

It's a first-come, first-served basis and demand is already extremely high. So act fast! Contact us at Larrymei@cmpny.org for application details and assistance.

We encourage you to talk to your banker over the weekend, if possible. We can also refer you to a lender if you don’t have one already.

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