URMC / Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Information

Updated January 18, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccines

You do not have to be a patient of UR Medicine/Golisano Children's Hospital to sign up for our Pfizer COVID vaccine clinics.

Adults & children Ages 12+
Our clinics are offering 1^st and 2^nd doses and boosters at our downtown Manhattan Square site (Pfizer and Moderna) and at the Golisano Children's Hospital (Pfizer only).

Children Ages 5-11
Golisano Children's Hospital Pediatric Practice is offering 1^st and 2^nd dose Pfizer pediatric vaccines for children 5-11 years of age. For more details, visit the Golisano Children's Hospital's families page or schedule an appointment below.

Appointments at Other Locations
You can also find additional vaccine appointment locations on the Monroe County vaccine website or Finger Lakes Vaccine Hub website.

COVID-19 Testing

Testing for COVID-19 is available throughout our region. To locate sites near you, use the NYS Department of Health test site finder. Remember:

If you have mild symptoms, were exposed or need a positive test to return to school or work, look for testing at county, state or local pharmacies or call the NYS COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-364-3065.
If you use a home test kit and have a positive result, stay home unless you are ill and need medical attention. Report your positive test result to Monroe County.
Learn about Golisano Children Hospital’s Pediatric COVID test collection site.

Visitation Policy

Before you visit, review our visitation policies for our hospitals and off-site locations.

View Visitation Policy

COVID Testing & Pricing

Learn about COVID testing, how to get a COVID test, and approximate costs.

COVID Testing Information

Telemedicine

Connect with your provider from the comfort of your home.

Telemedicine Information

COVID Safety Measures at UR Medicine

UR Medicine hospitals, urgent cares and doctor’s offices have been redesigned to keep you and your loved ones safe.

With your safety and needs in mind, we've also added more telemedicine visits. Contact your provider to determine the type of appointment that’s best for you.

Masking

Following CDC guidelines, New York State requires that everyone wear a mask in all of our facilities; our health care teams also wear protective equipment.

Screening

When you enter our facilities, we check you for symptoms and ask about recent travel.

Waiting Rooms

We’ve spaced out chairs, added dividers, and changed visitor guidelines to safeguard you.

Cleaning

Thorough cleaning and sanitation processes are in place for all patient rooms and common areas.

Contact Us, We're Here For You

If you have a health concern, please call your provider or send us a message on MyChart to make an appointment. If you don't have a provider, use our Find a Physician tool to see all of our doctors who are accepting new patients. We will give you care in the way that is best and safest for you and your health.