QUESTION
Is there funding in the budget for a website for free COVID-19 rapid tests and PPE requests?
2:00:30
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Mitch Katz acknowledges the proposal's value and mentions existing distribution points for tests and masks, but indicates the initiative aligns more with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).
- Katz finds the website proposal commendable and acknowledges existing distribution mechanisms.
- Libraries are mentioned as current distribution points for COVID-19 rapid tests.
- Firehouses distribute masks, especially during periods of poor air quality.
- Katz suggests the initiative is more suited for the DOHMH, given its focus on the entire population.
- New York City Health and Hospitals is committed to providing support as needed for the city's initiatives.
Mercedes Narcisse
2:00:30
Introduction, 10-20-20-23 sponsor by me.
2:00:34
6 to establish a website for New Yorkers to request free COVID 19 rapid antigen tests and personal protective equipment.
2:00:42
Do you have funding in the budget?
2:00:45
To officiate this policy?
Mitch Katz
2:00:47
I think first is a great idea.
2:00:50
I do know that there are tests available because I recently did for a constituent at the libraries still have as a distribution site.
2:01:02
Firehouses HAVE MASKS FROM THE LAST BAD AIR.
2:01:07
BUT WE ARE NOT AGAIN, I THINK THIS IS MORE AT THIS POINT A dohmhdecast initiative because it's it's all population based.
2:01:19
But if people run out, we will always be available to give what whatever the city needs.
Mercedes Narcisse
2:01:25
Okay.