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Our Members are caring for patients amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

March 13, 2020

NYSNA nurses continue to staff the front lines in the battle against COVID-19. The number of New Yorkers infected with the virus continues to increase. We are preparing for that surge in patients. We have insisted that our PPE is up to standard.

Census 2020: Count Us In!

March 11, 2020

Be part of the effort to make sure our communities are counted in the 2020 Census! Nurses are joining with labor to make sure our communities are able to receive the healthcare, educational and other resources we need.

2/24 COVID Update

February 24, 2020

As the newly identified coronavirus (COVID-19) enters its 3rd month, cases both in China and throughout the world continue to rise.

Flandersia Jones testifies at MRT public hearing

Nurses and Patient Advocates Say “No Medicaid Cuts!”

February 14, 2020

More than one in four New Yorkers relies on Medicaid. It is the backbone of healthcare in the state.

NYSNA COVID Update: February 5

February 05, 2020

2/5/2020 Update:

After holding steady for several days, the number of confirmed 2019-nCoV patients in the U.S. has increased from 11 to 12 today. A patient in Wisconsin was diagnosed today. According to the CDC, all patients are doing well.

NYSNA COVID Update: February 2

February 02, 2020

2/2/2020 Update:

U.S. declares public health emergency

Non-U.S. citizens who have been to China within the past 14 days are barred from entry to the U.S.

NYSNA COVID Updates: January

January 31, 2020

1/31/2020 Update:

An additional case of 2019-nCoV confirmed in the U.S.

The spouse of someone with a confirmed case of 2019-nCoV has contracted the illness. The initial patient had traveled from Wuhan, China to her home in Chicago, IL.