Far Rockaway and other towns across New York are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Far Rockaway, NY community.

Stay up to date and informed with our resources: Breaking public health news, information on your local New York hospitals and healthcare facilities, information from the New York Public Health Department, and Twitter updates from New York government officials. Continue to visit our website for the latest updates.

New York COVID-19 Cases

New York New Coronavirus Cases: 338
New York Total Coronavirus Cases: 7,028,688
New York New Coronavirus Deaths: 2
New York Total Coronavirus Deaths: 77,685
U.S. New Coronavirus Cases: 1,648
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Last updated June 10, 2023
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Coronavirus News for Far Rockaway

COVID vaccine hesitancy in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York’s furthest flung neighborhood - Chicago Sun-Times

Mary Altaffer / AP Share NEW YORK — If there’s one place where people could be said to fear the coronavirus more than they fear a vaccination needle, it’s the Far Rockaway section of Queens ... More info »

Chicago Sun-Times - 05/25/2021 11:35pm

New York City targets Far Rockaway, other areas with low coronavirus vaccination rates - ABC7 New York

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread and New York City prepares to impose a vaccine mandate for most ... NYC targets Far Rockaway, other areas with low COVID-19 vaccination rates. More info »

abc7NY - 08/04/2021 12:00pm

‘Lord Have Mercy’: Inside One of New York’s Deadliest ZIP Codes

transcript ‘Lord Have Mercy’: Inside One of New York’s Deadliest ZIP Codes In early March, doctors at St. John’s hospital in Far Rockaway identified the first Covid-19 patient in Queens. More info »

The New York Times - 05/21/2020 12:00pm

Coronavirus in New York: What We Know So Far

New York City health officials announced over the weekend that three patients might have the new coronavirus. Further testing is needed to know for sure, but for now, with isolated cases cropping ... More info »

The New York Times - 02/02/2020 10:00am

How do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:

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