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Posted on: May 19, 2021

[ARCHIVED] COVID-19 Info & Resources

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Town Status Update

As of May 17, Babylon Town Hall and the Town Hall Annex are open to the public with safety protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

Visitors must come into both buildings through one central entrance, where they will be required to complete a health screening form upon entry to confirm that they are not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
If you are not vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask when inside Town of Babylon facilities.

Vaccine Information

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to New Yorkers over the age of 16 years old. To make an appointment, visit:

New York State Vaccination Locations (*walk-ins also accepted at NYS-run sites*)
- Online: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
- Phone: 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829)
Suffolk County Vaccination Locations
- Online: https://vax4.suffolkcountyny.gov/patient/s/
- Phone: 311
Pharmacies/Other Locations
- Online: https://vaccinefinder.org/search/
Northwell Health Locations
- Online: https://www.northwell.edu/coronavirus-covid-19/vaccine/locations

You can learn more by visiting https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ and https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/vaccine.

Answers to common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine can be found on this FAQ page.

Download the NYS COVID Alert App

To stop the spread of COVID-19, New York needs each of us to do our part. One way you can help yourself and your community is by participating in our newly launched mobile contact tracing app COVID Alert NY. Click here to learn more.

Business Assistance

Knowing full well how important local business is to our community, the Town of Babylon and Babylon IDA have unveiled a variety of programs designed to lend assistance and provide necessary resources to these establishments and organizations during this difficult time. To learn more about these programs, please visit our COVID-19 Business Assistance page.

Mental Health Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic has has many negative effects on us all, including mental health difficulties. If you or someone you know is in need of support, please reach out to New York Project Hope to learn how they can help at 631-471-7242 ext. 1800 or email projecthope@mhaw.org, conversations are free, confidential and anonymous.

United Way "Safe at Home for Seniors" Program

United Way’s Safe at Home for Seniors is a health and safety program in the Town of Babylon that alleviates the stress of older adults who are alone and sheltering-in-place. United Way is working in partnership with its network of agencies to connect seniors who are sheltering in place or isolated from family or a caregiver, with Bilingual Community Navigators. They act as helping hands managing everyday tasks such as grocery shopping and picking up prescriptions; making sure their homes have proper safety measures such as grab rails and working smoke detectors; and providing communication assistance, from connecting seniors with family members to scheduling their healthcare appointments, including registering for the COVID-19 vaccine.

To learn more about Safe at Home, please visit www.unitedwayli.org/safeathome. 

COVID-19 Heroes

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Town of Babylon residents and essential workers have gone above and beyond to lend a helping hand to their neighbors during this difficult time. Learn their stories here.