Coronavirus in New York

Coronavirus in New York

The situation of the coronavirus in New York is changing daily. This page contains up to date information about the COVID-19 situation and regulations in New York. Which sights in New York are open and what are the possible adjustments? Below you’ll find an overview of the current situation in New York.

Current status COVID-19 in New York (last updated on: June 5, 2023)

COVID-19 is not the topic of the day in New York. The city no longer has a mask and vaccine mandate, but masks are often recommended. That means that some people will wear them and others won’t, it is up to you. I would recommend bringing your mask everywhere, just in case you need it. Other than that, New York is open!

Up to date information
General rules
Vaccination required to travel to the USA?No, COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required
PCR required to fly to the USANo, COVID-19 test is no longer required
Public transportationFace masks are no longer required
Major attractions
Empire State BuildingOpen daily. Timed reservation required, also with a discount pass.
Top of the RockOpen daily
One World ObservatoryOpen dailyOpen most days, check here.
Edge Observation DeckOpen daily
Statue of Liberty & Ellis IslandOpen daily
Bike rentals and toursOpen
Circle Line CruisesOpen
9/11 MemorialOpen daily
Zoos & New York AquariumOpen. Timed reservation required, also with a discount pass.
Hop on Hop off Buses
Big BusOnly Uptown and Downtown loops
Major Museums
MoMAOpen daily Timed reservation required, also with a discount pass.
The MetOpen most days
American Museum of Natural HistoryOpen daily Timed reservation required, also with a discount pass.
GuggenheimOpen daily
9/11 MuseumOpen most days
Sports
MLB (New York Yankees, New York Mets)No COVID-19 requirements.
NBA (New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets)No COVID-19 requirements.
NHL (New York Rangers)No COVID-19 requirements.
NFL (New York Giants, New York Jets)No COVID-19 requirements.
Performances
BroadwayNo COVID-19 requirements.
New York City BalletNo COVID-19 requirements.
The Metropolitan OperaNo COVID-19 requirements.
Shops
Macy'sOpen
Woodbury CommonOpen
Empire OutletsOpen
RestaurantsNo COVID-19 requirements.

Cancelling New York trip because of coronavirus

If you are travelling during the travel ban period and your trip has been cancelled due to the coronavirus travel ban, you must rebook your flight and hotel. If you have booked discount passes, shows, or tours, you can contact the provider for their cancellation policy.

If you’re planning to book a trip to New York during COVID-19 but are unsure if the trip can actually take place, I recommend that you include some securities. For example, when purchasing the discount passes Sightseeing Flex and Sightseeing Day Pass, you can add cancellation insurance for a small percentage of the order amount. You can then cancel the passes free of charge. To avoid public transport you can take a taxi service from and to JFK, Newark, and LGA airport. Reserve your transfer to New York in advance, to make sure that your preferred transfer is booked. For the most up-to-date information about your flights to and from New York, it is best to contact your airline.

More information about coronavirus in New York

If you are in New York and you have questions about the coronavirus, call 311 from a landline. This is the general information number for the city of New York. Do you feel sick or are you worried about certain symptoms? Then contact a local doctor. Your hotel can help you with this. If you need to take a COVID-19 test in New York, you can do this at dozens of places in the city.

Do I need to get a corona test for New York?

No, it is no longer necessary to show a negative test result before departure to New York.

Am I insured if I get corona in New York?

Check the conditions of your travel and/or medical insurance before you go to see what's covered when you get corona in New York.

Do I need to quarantine during or after my New York trip?

Check with your airline if there are any quarantine regulations for you at this moment. See the up to date coronavirus in New York information here for all info about COVID-19 in NYC.
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