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ECO Solidarity Returns at CLOSEUP on May 18

At a moment when the world grapples with climate change, bold new ideas are needed more than ever. It is with this urgency in mind that eight countries have come together to announce the second edition of ECO Solidarity, an international project, movement, and initiative focused on design solutions for some of the most pressing issues of our time. Eight visionary designers were selected to share products and projects that thoughtfully consider positive social impact, design empathy, and sustainable materials. ECO Solidarity will launch as part of the CLOSEUP 2021 presented by ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan event on May 18th, 2021 during two thought-provoking sessions, followed by an expanded online exhibition in June.

This inspiring movement, initiated in 2020 by the Polish Cultural Institute New York and Tomek Rygalik of Studio Rygalik in partnership with WantedDesign, continues its mission with eight European Union National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) organizations to address the imperative need for human-centered design in response to humanitarian and public health crises by focusing on ecology, the climate emergency, public health, wellbeing in public spaces, and how shifts in the economy affects people’s lives. In alliance with WantedDesign’s co-founders Odile Hainaut and Claire Pijoulat, the ECO Solidarity 2021 program will also strive to address the key objectives of the Green New Deal, through interior and product design as well as spatial planning. “At WantedDesign, we have focused on sustainability as a topic in our programming for several years as we understand the importance of always keeping it top of mind,” explains Hainaut. “ECO Solidarity is not only a design exercise—it shines the light on designers who think about our future and propose ideas that push the conversation forward and help create a more sustainable, conscious, and harmonious way of living. Pijoulat adds, “The international exchange of ideas is key to what WantedDesign does, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring eight European countries and regions together for the ECO Solidarity project at CLOSEUP in May and the WantedDesign Online Exhibit in June.”

To create a timely, forward-thinking project of the scale of ECO Solidarity, the eight EUNIC institutions tapped some of the most innovative emerging and established designers and leading field experts from their countries. The partnering organizations and their nominees include: Austrian Cultural Forum New York in cooperation with Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and Vienna Business Agency (Lotte Kristoferitsch, EOOS NEXT); Delegation of the Government of Flanders to the USA  (Sep Verboom, Livable); Wallonie-Bruxelles International New York (Theresa Bastek and Archibald Godts, Studio Plastique); The Czech Center (Eduard Herrmann and Matěj Coufal, Herrmann & Coufal); Goethe-Institut New York, (Renana Krebs, Algaeing); Arts Council Malta in New York, (Anna Horvath, AHA Objects); Polish Cultural Institute New York, (Paulina Grabowska, NAS-DRA Conscious Design; and Romanian Cultural Institute (George Marinescu and Maria Daria Oancea, Atelier Ad Hoc).

ECO Solidarity is a platform for designers to convene on issues relating to sustainability and the circular economy. The underlying objective is to unite design disciplines and industries around the globe in a resolve to create more ecologically-sound, human-centered designs that protect the environment, our health, and ecosystems—thereby restoring integrity in fractured communities and addressing the current humanitarian and climate hazards affecting our world.

Flemish Field Expert, Axel Clissen says “ECO Solidarity comes at a time where the world is realizing more than ever that joint efforts are essential to creating a unified and sustainable path forward. As such, the ambition of ECO Solidarity should lie beyond the design community as it deserves to aim for a global, broad, and diversified reach. The selection of narratives displayed show the true ingenuity humankind is capable of and aspire to in a world where nature and civilization go hand in hand.”

The program will commence at CLOSEUP 2021 presented by ICFF + WantedDesign Manhattan, a platform to showcase design, and feature two 45-minute sessions on May 18, 2021 in which the participating designers will showcase their product launches, brands, and project presentations followed by panel discussions. The designers will be split into one of two categories based on their product/projects. The first session entitled, Design with Empathy: Public Spaces and Social Impact (10:05 AM EST) will feature AHA Objects, Atelier Ad Hoc, EOOS NEXT, and Herrmann & Coufal. The second session’s theme, Sustainable Material and Process: Research and Innovation (11:00 AM EST), will spotlight Algaeing, Livable, NAS-DRA Conscious Design, and Studio Plastique. Registration to attend either or both sessions is available on CLOSEUP’s website or through the following link.

A two-month-long online exhibition curated by Odile Hainaut and Claire PIjoulat in consultation with the show’s Advisory Committee—itself composed of academic field experts nominated by each participating institution—which will be presented by WantedDesign and hosted on WantedDesignnyc.com from June 15–August 15, 2021. The entire program is formulated to bring attention to sustainable, contemporary design solutions with a special emphasis on helping fractured societal bonds. The ECO Solidarity Advisory Committee includes: Martina Fineder (Austria); Axel Clissen (Belgium/Flanders); Giovanna Massoni (Belgium/Wallonie-Bruxelles); Danica Kovářová (Czech Republic); Dunja Karabaic (Germany); Jevon Vella (Malta); Ewa Bińczyk (Poland); and Adriana Blidaru (Romania); along with special advisor Tomek Rygalik of Studio Rygalik.  For more information, visit wanteddesignnyc.com/eco-solidarity-2021.

The name of this initiative was inspired by the Solidarity social and political movement. Last year marked the 40th anniversary of the Solidarity formation (Polish: Solidarność), in 1980. It united displaced communities and various disciplines in a common cause and led to the collapse of the Soviet Union, setting the nations on course toward democracy.​

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Health Wellness

Explore What CBD Oils Are and How They Can Help Your Pain 

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CBD comes from the cannabis plant and it is additionally named cannabidiol. The cannabis plant comprises 120 mixtures out of one is CBD. Not many compounds of the cannabis plant have health advantages however CBD is one that offers a mind full of health benefits. With neuroprotective properties, CBD additionally can oppose uneasiness and discouragement. 

 

CBD is a natural remedy that helps a lot of people to get relief from pain. It is a perfect natural alternative for medical prescriptions and physiotherapies that take months to show positive results. There are numerous CBD oils available in the market however they all vary in their dosage and not all of them are tested by a third laboratory. Therefore, after hours of research and with the help of reliable and authentic information from chron, I am mentioning top CBD oils based on their potency, flavor, hemp source, and testing. Here they are: 

 

Top five brands along with their reliable CBD products: 

After elucidated research, I have recorded down the top best CBD brands conveying quality-based items. My exploration relies upon the outsider lab test, oil strength and flavor, cost, and hemp source, so you may pick the best for yourself. Here are they: 

 

Fab CBD:  

The items made by Fab CBD are outstanding and are available at reasonable expenses. In case you need extracts from the hemp plant to relieve your pain or inflammation then Fab is the best choice. The outstanding quality CBD oil drops of this brand are what you need to feel better and appreciate a rapid recovery.  

 

Joy Organics:  

Joy Organics was dispatched by Joy Smith having one point and that was to pass on the best CBD items for customers. You may pick any from full-range CBD oil to broad reach CBD oil. The oils go with USDA check, additionally, Joy Organics guarantees that their various products from body treatment to colors all are freed from pesticides, fake tones, or engineered fertilizers that may hurt clients, to ensure that you are being passed on with the best.  

 

Cheef Botanicals:  

Cheef Botanicals having experience of 25 years in the field of the prosperity business serves its customers with the best nine assorted CBD oil items that would soothe your agony in a matter of seconds. These oils join tones, skin creams, and vape cartridges.  

 

Royal CBD:  

California-based, Royal CBD, uses plants that are 100% characteristic and have floated through lab evaluations so you can trust and rely upon them. Their items are likely the best ones to keep watch and their canine treats are award-winning as well so you can rely upon them with a blindfold on.  

 

CBDistillery:  

Their items are firmly recommended. Since they use basic developing methodologies to remove quality-based CBD from plants. The gathering rules of their oils are incredibly high. To ensure quality research centers carry out detailed tests and to add on their hemp oil are freed from hereditarily changed life forms. 

 

What types of pain can be cured by CBD oils? 

CBD oils are effective for the human body, from lower pain to arthritis in your hands all could be cured by these oils. In case you use a high-quality CBD oil, then you would be able to treat joint or muscle inflammation as well. It is proven that traditional anti-inflammatory is not that effective as compared to THC. This, therefore, implies that you would feel more relaxed and pain-free using CBD oils than ibuprofen and that is the reason why many of the populace are now opting for CBD to cure their pains. There are some other pains or maladies as well for which CBD oil can be opted for and here are they: 

 

  1. Chronic pain 
  2. Back pain
  3. Arthritis
  4. Osteoarthritis
  5. Migraines 
  6. Inflammations
  7. Cancer treatments. 

 

Use of CBD oils: 

If the cure is applied perfectly then the chances to recover gets doubled. Therefore, it is important to know how to use CBD oils. 

 

The method of usage depends on the type of CBD product. Creams and oils are the common forms of CBD while it also comes in the form of cartridges, vapes, and capsules. CBD can be used through three methods: 

 

Orally: 

You can take the CBD oils orally by simply adding the drops to your food or drinks. The time it takes to show the results depend upon the metabolism and weight of the individual however it takes two hours and 15 minutes generally to react. 

 

Sublingually: 

In case you desire faster relief then you should opt for sublingual products. You need to place a few drops of oil beneath your tongue and within five minutes you would be able to see results. 

 

Topically: 

This is best for aches, inflammations, and stiffness. You need to apply it on the affected part, and you would feel the results soon after CBD dissolves in your skin. 

 

Final words: 

Joint inflammation is an unbearable sickness, and it can transform into a deep-rooted issue if not restored appropriately and opportune. Hence, obtain CBD oils to fix your joints and select one of the previously mentioned products to dispose of the agony. 

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NYC Wellness

How city dwellers suffer from mental health

 

The social and physical environments of urban living can contribute negatively and positively to mental health and wellbeing. City dwellers experience environmental pollution, social isolation, crime, and stressors more than people living in rural areas.

 

For years, urban environments have been consistently linked to the risk of developing schizophrenia and other mental issues. Even with an abundance of therapists, cities like New York experience high rates of people with mental illness.

 

If you reside in a city and are a victim of mental health illness, a psychiatric nurse can help. With that in mind, here are some reasons why urban dwellers may have increased mental health issues:

  1. Social-related issues

Negative disparities in the city can be experienced by people with pre-existing risk factors such as minority status, poverty, or existing mental health problems. For instance, this can involve psychological and physical segregation into neighborhoods characterized by social challenges and poverty. That engenders feelings of hopelessness and injustice, as well as experiences of discrimination and prejudice that can affect mental health.

  1. Pre-existing risk factors

 

People move to cities to distance themselves from past negative experiences or search for better economic and social opportunities. Factors such as poverty, homelessness, unemployment, previous trauma, immigration, physical and mental health problems, addiction, personal crises, or family break up can all be reasons people may become victims of mental health problems.

  1. Polluted environment

The city environment can affect people mentally in several ways. Erosion of protective factors: People living in the city have less access to mental health protective factors than those living in rural areas. These may include reduced opportunities to exercise, diminished access to nature, and less time for leisure.

 

People who live in the city also experience increased stimuli levels: crowding, density, noise, smells, disarray, sights, pollution, and intensity of other inputs. Those factors can make them feel unsafe, stressed, or even have less sleep, negatively affecting mental health.

 

Living in the city can definitely increase stress levels; however, you can make a world of difference if you know what to do so that urban life doesn’t affect your mental and physical health. It comes as no surprise that finding a community, talking with loved ones, and exercising can boost your mood. And while these interactions can help urban dwellers stay afloat, the activities can benefit us all.

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Downtown’s Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide 2020

Downtown's Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide 2020
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We can all agree that 2020 was a year like no other, and it will go down in history as one of the most difficult collective challenges in our lifetimes. As the hashtag says, #weareinthistogether. No matter your level of income, age, skin color, or which part of the world you live in, we all had to rethink how we get from morning to night, facing challenges like working remotely and DIY beauty regimens.

We are grateful that our favorite brands made 2020 easier for us. We figured out how to get through it, even if it meant that our hair colorist had to drop off a premixed color formula so that our dear life partners (or children) could apply.

It may not have been a pretty sight, but from the creative photos on social media, it certainly came with a large dose of humility and humor.

This year we have decided to honor the brands who were there for our company in our Downtown’s 2020 Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide.

Here are a few of our favs!

 

Supremÿa Eyes at Night. Exceptional night skin care dedicated to revealing the youth of the eyes.

 

 

Supremÿa Cream An exceptional night treatment specifically for dry skin or skin lacking comfort, which targets the visible signs of aging to offer noticeably enhanced rejuvenation.

 

 

Scent Sational gifts from Sisley Paris. Sisley continues the original collaboration with artist Quentin Jones celebrating Izia in a new package inspired by her colorful ‘rock’ universe. Collages of roses, fluorescent ink, and flecks of paint boldly decorate the box. Its delicacy and lightness contrast with the ‘rock’ design of the box and echo the singular rose at the heart of the fragrance.

 

 

A limited-edition holiday bundle of 3 bestsellers from Bali Body, Ultra Dark Self Tan, Face Tan Water & BB Cream, it’s everything you need for the perfect glow. In a festive gift box!

 

 

Roam Slippers

 

 

ROAM slippers and sandals are all about comfort. They have custom-molded footbeds that are pillow soft while completely supporting your feet. The mid-soles are wrapped in neoprene for wicking and breathability, keeping your feet cool. There is also memory foam added to the uppers that allow the shoes to mold and form to your feet – truly creating a hug for your feet.

 

TYME

​Make ​​travel and everyday styling easier, and faster with Tyme. Combining many different size curling irons with a straightener. No more cluttered drawers, cabinets, and suitcases – just one tool.

One of our Publisher’s new FAV!

 

 

 

Joon Saffron Rose shampoo, this gentle conditioner detangles, hydrates, and smoothes hair. Used in traditional Persian beauty rituals for centuries, the “Antioxidant Powerhouse” created by Saffron, Rose, Pistachio and Pomegranate nourish and strengthen the hair strand while restoring elasticity, making your hair look/feel softer, stronger, and healthier.

Persians have used Saffron, Pistachio, and Rose in beauty rituals for centuries. Saffron, a spice worth more than its weight in gold, is used to strengthen hair. Pistachio nourishes and moisturizes for bouncy and smooth hair.

Coming from a haircare background, Shiva and Kayvon Tavakoli spent their entire lives in the salon haircare world. Their father came to the US when he was 17 years old and after moving to Houston, built a successful salon empire and haircare laboratory.

 

 

 

Joanna Vargas, We needed something to help keep our beauty regiment up, as we all worked from home, spas, and salons were closed during the quarantine. For a wide-awake look, with or without concealer, use the Magic Glow Wand to reduce the appearance of puffiness, invigorating your complexion, bringing your glow back.

 

Use it with a serum or mask for an unbelievably soft and radiant look!

 

One of our newest discoveries Deborah Lippman’s, hand and feet moisturizer, trust us, it will change your hands and feet forever. With the hard winter approaching, start now and by spring you will feel like a new person!

Your hands are the first to reveal your age. Keep them guessing with this award-winning cream formulated with shea butter, avocado, and jojoba oil. Winner of Health Magazine’s Healthiest Hand Cream, as voted by leading dermatologists Broad spectrum SPF 25 sunscreen protects from the sun’s UVA and UVB harmful rays Shea butter, Avocado, and Jojoba oil keep hands moisturized Botanical brightening complex helps to even skin tone.

 

 

 

 

Again for the 3rd year in a row, we are including BrooklynBotany. We cannot get through a winter without their scrubs and now new Sweet Almond oil.

This holiday season we sampled their new Blueberry Scrub, all we can say is THANK YOU Brooklyn Botany. Our dry skin feels renewed, and radiant, the winter dry itch is gone.

 

 

Sweet Almond Oil, the perfect name for Brooklyn Botnay’s oil..  sweet it is, very mild, and hypoallergenic. This oil is safe to be used for almost all skin types including sensitive, dry, and oily skin. It can even be used on children and babies skin.

 

Can’t get to St Barth this year, no worries, they bring their delightful products to you. And, just in time for Christmas with Ligne St. Barth

Feel the beauty of the island – surrounded by warmth, a breath of wind cools your cheeks. Sea Breeze embodies the lightness of a tropical summer day: with the deep blue Blue Lagoon shower gel, tingling like a bath in the surf. Try this sun splash, with grapefruit as an invigorating freshness accord. This beguiling Premium Care Oil gives your body, face, and hair, a golden sheen.

 

 

 

We cannot get enough of this brand. Anything they make it superb. We love the new refill pouch. Sustainability is here for Ouai.

We have tried many dry shampoo’s and it can be hit or miss. But not with Ouai’s Super Dry Shampoo. Works every time and does not leave your hair unruly or limp.

 

 

Ready for a private dinner at home for two, or just want to feel sexy? Intensely seductive, Good Girl Eau de Parfum Carolina Herrera’s Suprême reinvents the iconic Good Girl fragrance with a daring new formula. Redefining the emblematic contrast of lights and shadows encourages you to connect with your rebellious side. Grab one for a delicious stocking stuffer.

 

One does not think about body serum. However, we have been using Immunocologie body serum for years. Yes, it does moisturize, repair, and restore. It’s very light to the touch but deeply moisturizes. A dry oil intended for full-body application. We found that after a bath or shower apply, and leave on your skin all day and or night, it’s silky smooth and your skin will feel radiant and restored.

 

 

Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Give the gift of luxury to your loved one, or maybe the gift you have been looking for yourself. Join Downtown New York’s newest intimate space Club 27 where you can focus on your personal fitness and wellness goals, surrounded by inspiration and without any distractions.

 

Mudras.com

 

With this signature bespoke massage treatment, you will experience the magically unique and tailor-made Body Reset massage. This is considered a secret weapon for many of our #MudrasFam. The BodyReset Technique was developed by Yotam Kafri founder of Mudras.com Holiday special for first-time clients. Get 30% off on your first session!
Mention Downtown Magazine to get your special offer. LIMITED TIME ONLY!

 

 

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For those who are enjoying the sheer pleasure of CDB, these are our picks for the 2020 Holiday Season

 

 

 

Meet our first CBD infused moisturizer specifically formulated for the face. Lord Jones Whole Plant Formula Acid Mantle Repair is a soothing CBD moisturizer formulated to help maintain the acid mantle, support the skin’s moisture barrier, and rebalance the appearance of stressed skin.* Each jar contains 250mg of CBD (<0.3% THC).

 

Treat the CBD purist in your life to a trio of our most popular Lord Jones products gumdrops, body lotion, and Royal Oil.

 

 

 

These premium tinctures contain 500mg of full-spectrum CBD derived from specially-sourced hemp for unparalleled purity and quality. Each dropper delivers approximately 20mg of CBD. Available in two flavors, Orange and Peppermint.

 

 

Her Royal Hempress

Her Royal Hempress skincare collection is defined by synergistic, small-batch blends of CBD and potent botanical actives that have been specially crafted with the highest attention to detail. Created by a generational, social-conscious gardener & mother Emma Spivey, Her Highness uses powerful botanical ingredients to complement the transformative CBD to leave skin feeling naturally radiant and for therapeutic relief. 

Her Highness 

Her Highness is a cannabis lifestyle brand based in New York with a curated collection of cannabis, CBD, and consumption essentials designed with the modern consumer in mind. Her Highness product is thoughtfully designed with the intent of bringing cannabis into a woman’s world, not the other way around. With a dynamic range of stylish, high-quality products for smoking, stress relief, self-care, and pleasure, Her Highness satisfies every cannabis craving.

New Highs CBD

New Highs CBD hopes to enlighten and empower women and men towards the path of an elevated lifestyle utilizing the healing properties of CBD. New Highs products invigorate the mind, body, and soul-lifting up high while remaining non-intoxicating.

“Dr. Kerklaan Therapeutics inspired by his desire to help my patients. In 2013, patients started asking about CBD and their health. He took the opportunity to research, study, and attended conferences in order to confidently provide answers to patients who were asking about the health benefits of CBD. Here are just some of our favorite products.

Deep moisturizing lotion utilizing condensed red ginseng water that strengthens the skin barrier and balances the pH for healthy and luminous skin. Donginbi Red Ginseng. DONGINBI was created in 1899, based on internationally recognized manufacturing company Cheong Kwan Jang’s philosophy of creating Korean red ginseng for external use.

Botanika life has a wide array of products catering to an active and healthy lifestyle.  Improving what already works by bringing in nature’s miracle ingredient CBD.

 

Whatever your plans for this holiday season, stay safe, do not gather in large crowds, think about your loved ones and, wear a mask. We look forward to seeing you in 2021.

 

From our home to yours Happy Holidays!

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Health Wellness

How to Become a Better Nurse

How to Become a Better Nurse
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Become the best nurse possible

 

Nursing is the sort of calling that not everyone is cut out for. It takes a great deal of patience, empathy, and intelligence in order to do the job properly as well as the abilities to work well with others and adapt instantly to a situation when you are on the job. Moreover, like most jobs in the world of healthcare, nursing isn’t something that you go to school for once and then cease learning about forever.

 

Rather, when you are a nurse, you should constantly be looking for ways to improve your skillset and knowledge base so that you can ultimately become the best nurse possible. Furthermore, healthcare is a field that is constantly changing and developing. This means that nurses need to be in the know about the latest updates in treatment, care, and policy in order to perform their jobs effectively.

 

Here are just a few ways in which you can strive to become a better nurse in your own career.

 

Consider All Types of Patient Care

 

When you are a nurse, your primary focus at all times is on delivering the best possible patient care. However, understanding what that means can be different depending on the sort of healthcare setting you work in as well as the sort of injury or illness your patient is suffering from. That being said, it can be incredibly helpful for a nurse to be able to look at cases from the perspectives of different types of care.

 

For instance, the topic of holistic care is one that is becoming discussed more and more in the realm of healthcare. This is a bit of a callback to years gone by when medical care was much more than simply prescribing medication to solve a problem. Rather, it is an approach to healthcare that involved looking at the body as a whole and determining what non-medicinal changes might be made or treatments might be recommended that can help to bring about an overall better state of physical wellness.

 

As far as nursing is concerned, the concept of treating a patient both as an individual and as a whole body can be incredibly helpful. Ultimately, as the facilitators of patient care, nurses should be able to promote the wellness of the whole in order to bring about the healing of a part. When combined with the obvious benefits of modern medical treatment, holistic care can be highly effective in bringing about better patient outcomes.

 

Strive to Be More Compassionate

 

When you made the decision to pursue nursing as a career, chances are you did so out of a desire to help people who are suffering to find healing and a better quality of life. These goals are compassion driven and really the cornerstone of nursing as a profession. 

 

However, after years of working in the field, it is easy to become jaded and start to lose your sense of compassion as things that you see when working as a nurse started to become commonplace. However, losing your sense of compassion can be detrimental to your ability to act as an effective nurse. Moreover, it can very well make your job less enjoyable for you in the long run.

 

All nurses must make a concerted effort to hold onto their compassionate side. One of the best ways that you can work to do this is to also develop your ability to be empathetic. You need to bear in mind every single day that while the healthcare setting is your place of work, the patient you are working with right now may have never been in a hospital or other specific type of healthcare environment before. 

 

This is likely giving them a sense of anxiety that you as their nurse can either make better or worse. Try to see the situation as that patient sees it and approach them with the kind of patience and understanding that they need from you as their nurse.

Develop Your Skills

 

Every nurse must be in possession of a particular type of skillset. Furthermore, they must be able to develop additional skills as their career progresses in order to adapt to the ever-changing field of healthcare. While you will need to complete a certain number of continuing education credits in order to maintain your license, you should also look for opportunities to hone important skills so that you can be the most effective nurse possible. Such skills include, but are not limited to, critical thinking, communication, and adaptability. 

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What Are Your Options if You Need a COVID-19 Test in NYC?

What are your options if you need a COVID-19 test in NYC?
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If you have a sore throat, a cough, or other possible symptoms of COVID-19, getting tested as soon as possible means you’ll know if you need to self-isolate to protect other people. It also means that you can get the right kind of help quickly if your symptoms get out of control. Fortunately, there are several ways you can get tested in New York City.

Go to a testing center

There are COVID-19 testing centers throughout the city, including drive-through centers, which enable you to minimize contact with other people. Due to high demand, you should make an appointment before you go. People in high-risk groups are prioritized. There is no charge for this service.

 

 

What are your options if you need a COVID-19 test in NYC?
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Get a COVID-19 test at home

If you’re feeling really ill or if you don’t want to travel for safety reasons, there’s always the option of getting a COVID test at home. Simply call 917-274-7734 to arrange a visit and an EMT or paramedic will normally be with you within just a few hours. You’ll be invited to discuss your symptoms and the test will be administered. Two to three days later you will be contacted with the results. Most major insurers cover this.

ReliefSeeker.com president, Andrew McDermott said that Ready’s new COVID Test offering is already seeing “incredible demand” and that “people are finding it much more convenient to have a test administered right at home or work and eliminate an extra trip to an urgent care center or another testing facility where they could be at risk for infection.”

Get a same-day test at home

If your circumstances mean that you’re at high risk, if you look after somebody in a high-risk group, or if you simply can’t afford to take more than one day off work, it is possible to arrange to get your results on the same day that you’re tested. Just call the number above and explain your situation. This is also possible if you’re simply feeling too worried to wait longer.

What happens next?

While you wait for the results of your test, it’s important to behave as if you’re infected. Keep your distance from other people as much as possible. Unless you live alone, bathroom sanitation is especially important. Remember that products containing soap or alcohol can prevent COVID-19 from spreading.

If you get a positive test result, you should continue to isolate for two weeks from the day when your symptoms first developed. If at the end of that time, you feel healthy again, you can go back to normal. If your temperature remains high even after you’ve taken acetaminophen, or if you have serious difficulty breathing, call 911 for assistance.