Essential workers such as health care providers, grocery store employees, retail workers, etc. have been working non-stop.
Most individuals are cooperating with governmentsgovernment rules regarding self- isolation and social distancing.

Agency Level:
Compass House Emergency Shelter has remained open during the pandemic, only accepting DSS referredDSS-referred clients.
Case Management has been revised so that clients can still be seen.

Community Level:
Individuals in position have supported members of their communities by making donations.
Individuals are practicing social distancing and staying home as much as possible.

Schools and nonessential businesses will stay closed through May 15th15.

Governor Cuomo issued executive orders requiring all people in New York State to wear masks or face coverings in public.

The State Department of Health has begun to conduct statewide antibody testing.

Testing citessites have been adapted to include drive-through testing.

Schools, Facilities, Agencies, Companies, Organizations from all over have adapted to social distancing using different technological platforms such as zoomZoom.

As a result of social distancing, technology is used ethically for working from home, college students, meetings, conferences, etc.