Several options are available when you call the Dutchess County Coronavirus Hotline. If you are seeking testing, you are advised to call your doctor first. You will need a doctor-prescribed test. If you do not have a doctor, free testing is currently only available to people in high-risk groups, including medical professionals, according to a person working at the New York State Coronavirus Hotline, (845) 486-3555.

HOURS: Open Monday to Sunday, 9 am to 5 pm

If you need help after those hours, you may still call the New York State Coronavirus Hotline. They are there to answer questions, but cannot prescribe you a test. They are very helpful with information.

DUTCHESS COUNTY HOTLINE OPTIONS

When you call the Dutchess County Coronavirus Hotline, the call is also available in Spanish. You can press different buttons to reach the following options. As of 3/31/2020, the following options are available. If you need to:

• Learn more about novel coronavirus and what you can do to protect yourself.

• Reach the COVID-19 call center.

• Obtain food because of the COVID-19 situation, you can find information at this option.

• Find transportation to a pharmacy for pickup and drop-off of prescriptions, a food shopping center, or a doctor’s office or health care center for medical needs only.

• Volunteer for the COVID-19 response.

If you are feeling symptoms of coronavirus, you are encouraged to call your doctor.