56 Main Street Owego NY 13827
Owego, NY 13827
Main Phone:
607-687-8225
This page is a centralized location of all COVID-19 (Coronavirus) related information for Tioga County. Tioga County has taken aggressive steps to curb the spread of Coronavirus in conjunction with New York State and Federal officials. We understand that the impacts of these efforts will touch on and disrupt all aspects of our lives - work routines, children's schooling, jobs, and businesses. As your local government, we are working hard to provide assistance, support, and help as needed.
NOTE: Information on this page is updated as it becomes available for publication.
| Groups Eligible to Receive Their COVID-19 Vaccine | Designated Vaccination Location for Group |
People with Underlying Health Conditions(Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, Pulmonary Disease, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Heart Conditions, Immunocompromised State, Severe Obesity, Pregnancy, Sickle Cell Disease or Thalassemia, Type 1 or 2 Diabetes, Cerebrovascular Disease, Neurologic Conditions and Liver Disease) |
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People 65 and Older(Phase 1B) |
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Essential Workers(Phase 1B) |
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Healthcare Workers and Congregate Care(Phase 1A) |
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(Updated on 2/12/2021)
Phases and vaccine locations are designated by the Governor. All vaccine sites follow directives from NYS regarding vaccine distribution. NYS decides each week how many doses are sent to us and which groups the supply is designated for. We have no control over the process or the limited vaccine supply.
PLEASE NOTE: Local health departments have been directed by New York State to prioritize our vaccine supply for Essential Workers in Group 1B (depending on vaccine supply allocated to us from the state). Please avoid contacting our office directly looking to get vaccinated. We will post information here, on our Facebook Page (@Tioga County Public Health), and through local media if and when vaccines become available.
Please view the chart above to see if you are in one of the qualifying groups to receive your vaccine and the locations where you are eligible to get vaccinated at.
To find out if you're eligible to receive your vaccine and for information on State-Operated PODs, please visit: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
Find COVID-19 testing near you at: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you
Multiple Subjects
Math
Reading/Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Typing
Health
For more educational websites: https://www.kidzsearch.com/sites.html
Please check back for an updated list of locations and times where meals can be picked up!
For a map of meal site locations in Tioga County: Tioga County NY Grab and Go Meal Sites and School Closings
Helpful Resource Documents are located below.
Resource Information for Businesses (click on blue links below)
FEDERAL
Internal Revenue Service
USDA Guaranteed Loan Program for Rural Businesses and Ag Producers
National Restaurant Association Resource Page
STATE
NYS DOH COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan
NYS Essential Business Guidance(updated 6-11-2020)
Binghamton Small Business Development Center
NYS Restaurant Association Resource Page
NYS Liquor Authority Deliveries and To-Go Restrictions
NYS Liquor Authority Guidance for licensees serving food with alcoholic beverages
NYS Department of Tax and Finance Sales and Use Tax Relief
NYS Tourism Association COVID-19 Toolkit
NYS Education Reopening FAQs
LOCAL
Tioga County Tourism Business Reopening Guidance
Local Lending Institutions Relief Programs
Utilities
Resource Information for Not For Profit Organizations (click blue links below)
FEDERAL
National Council of Nonprofits
https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofits-and-coronavirus-covid-19
STATE
NY Council of Nonprofits (NYCON)
https://www.nycon.org/resources/covid-19-resources-for-nonprofits
LOCAL
COVID-19 Response Funds from the Community Foundation for South Central New York
CNY Non-profits COVID-19 Facebook group
Resource Information for Agricultural Businesses (click blue links below)
FEDERAL
American Farmland Trust-Farmer Relief Fund
National Milk Producers Federation
United States Department of Agriculture COVID-19 Actions
STATE
New York State Ag and Markets Guidance on COVID-19
LOCAL
Cornell and Cooperative Extension
Cornell Small Farms Resiliency Resources
Resource Information for the Community (click blue links below)
FEDERAL
Federal CARES Act Income Tax Rebate Calculator
STATE
NYS DOH COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan
NYS Department of Labor Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
NYS Coronavirus General Information Hotline 888-364-3065
NYS DHSES DR-4480 Public Assistance
NYS Travel Advisory and Restrictions
K-12 questions/issues can be directed via email to: [email protected]
Higher Education questions/issues can be directed via email to: [email protected]
LOCAL
A self-service kiosk offering applications for SNAP (Food Stamps), Public Assistance, Medicaid and HEAP is available from 9 am - 5 pm Monday thru Friday in the vestibule of the Health and Human Services Building on Route 38, Owego, NY. There is also a drop-box outside the main entrance for customers to leave applications and other required paperwork.
Tioga County DSS is operational and applications are being processed. If you would like to speak to someone about applying for benefits, questions regarding your case, or other assistance you require for you and your family during this crisis, you may call 607-687-8300. The phone lines are open 9 am - 5 pm, Monday – Friday; you will be put in touch with the appropriate DSS department.
HEAP specific calls can dial 607-687-8428. To apply online, or for additional information on programs available, go to www.MyBenefits.ny.gov.
Tioga Career Center is operational and available by phone 607-687-8504 or email [email protected]. During this crisis, our hours will be 9 AM - 5 PM.
Updates and information can be found on the Tioga Career Center Facebook page. Please like and follow us for up to date information on services and jobs, including information from the NYS Dept of Labor on services and benefits for those employees and businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Assistance is available for general public for filing for Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits on phone or on line, UI issues and concerns, job searching, and referral to other agencies for services.
Assistance is available to businesses for Unemployment questions, assistance programs/loans/grants, on the job training, posting job openings, labor law, human resource, and other business related services.
We understand that many people may be experiencing mental health symptoms that are new to them with all that is happening with the COVID-19 pandemic. We are encouraging anyone experiencing mental health or substance use difficulties to contact us at 607-687-4000.
At this time the Owego clinic remains open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and is providing services remotely by telephone and telehealth (video); we are remotely able to offer new Intake Assessments (Mental Health and Alcohol & Drug Services), health assessments, individual therapy, psychiatric medication management, Suboxone management, crisis services, and face to face services as necessary. The Waverly clinic remains open Tuesday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM for remote therapy and medication management services.
After hours crisis remains available by phone after 5 PM weekdays and on weekends by calling 607-687-1010 and asking for the on-call mental health social worker.
Additional and updated information can always be found on Tioga County Mental Hygiene Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TiogaMH/
New York State Office of Mental Health - OMH
Office of Addiction Services and Supports - OASAS
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - SAMHSA
Tioga County ASAP Coalition: https://tiogaasap.org/ or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TiogaASAP/
Tioga County Suicide Coalition: https://www.tiogacountyny.com/programs-agencies/suicide-prevention-coalition/
The executive orders from the Governor of New York State can be found here https://www.governor.ny.gov/executiveorders.
The executive orders from the President of The United States can be found here https://www.federalregister.gov/presidential-documents/executive-orders/donald-trump/2020
