You Can Help Stop COVID-19 in NYC – Mount Sinai Launches Survey

By Síle Moloney

A novel coronavirus, named Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China in 2019. The illness caused by this virus has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
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Mount Sinai researchers are tracking COVID-19 across New York City through a program called STOP COVID NYC. The public’s participation in the program survey will help healthcare workers and government officials advise the community on how to slow COVID-19 transmission in New York City. Public participation in the ongoing survey could also help predict smaller outbreaks within neighborhoods of New York City and enable Mount Sinai to alert medical professionals in those affected areas and allocate resources accordingly.

Who Can Participate?

Everyone. Mount Sinai is collecting information and tracking symptom development from all New York City residents and workers. The hospital network wants everyone’s data even if they’re healthy and have no symptoms of COVID-19. “Whether you are healthy, are experiencing symptoms, or have recovered from COVID-19, you are vital to our research efforts,” the press release read.

How to Participate?

To participate in this effort and to help stop COVID-19 in New York City, text COVID to 647-22. You will receive daily texts to check on your symptoms.

To learn more about this initiative, visit www.mountsinai.org/stopcovidnyc.

Your local health department is your community contact for COVID-19 concerns.

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