New York Film Academy
June 21, 2022, 6:00pm

Dear NYFA NY Community,

As part of keeping our community informed of the incidence of COVID-19 on the NY Campus, we send you this notification.

During the week of June 13, 2022, one (1) member of the NYFA community tested positive for COVID-19. This individual sought testing upon experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms.

This individual diagnosed with COVID-19 has been contacted and directed to self-isolate. This individual was present on campus during their infectious period.

ll close contacts were informed of their possible exposure and directed to follow NYFA’s guidelines for post-exposure to person(s) diagnosed with COVID-19.

This individual who tested positive is a resident of the EHS facility.


Rates of virus transmission in NYC are decreasing but remain a concern. Please closely adhere to all NYFA health and safety protocols, as described in the COVID Safety Plan.

If you are experiencing one or more COVID-19 related symptoms:
  • please stay home,
  • report all of your symptoms to the NYFA Symptom Tracker, and
  • safely leave your home to get a RT-PCR COVID-19 diagnostic test.


International Travel

As of June 12, 2022, air passengers traveling from outside the US are no longer required to show a negative COVID-19 test result (or documentation of recent recovery from COVID-19) to board a US bound flight. Although this CDC Order is rescinded, non-US citizens and non-US immigrants are still required to provide proof of full-vaccination status prior to boarding a US bound flight.

The CDC recommends to NOT travel if:

Best Practices To Stay Healthy? Good Personal Hygiene and Getting Vaccinated

The incidence rates of new cases of COVID-19 in NYC are decreasing. The CDC County Risk Level is Medium for all counties/boroughs of NYC and Westchester County, HIGH iin Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Low in Rockland County.

The CDC recommends that all individuals living in high-risk counties engage in the following behaviors:
  • Wear a well-fitted, N95/KN95 respirator or mask of comparable quality, regardless of vaccination status, when indoors and in public.
  • Consider avoiding non-essential indoor activities if you or a family member are at risk of severe disease.
  • Wear a well-fitted, N95/KN95 respirator or mask of comparable quality, regardless of vaccination status, if you have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19, whenever indoors. Continue to wear a mask when indoors and sharing space with others for 10 days after the last day of exposure.
  • If you choose to frequent restaurants and entertainment venues, decide to enter spaces that are well ventilated and adequately spacious to allow for proper distancing.
  • Be vigilant and practice good personal hygiene, regardless of vaccination status, to best protect yourself from getting ill.
By practicing caution and abiding by these health guidelines, you will limit your exposure to the virus, and you will be doing all you can to stay healthy and protect the safety of our community.


For more tips on staying healthy and for guidance on how to access care should you become ill, please visit the NYFA Student Hub.

To stay updated on all NYFA COVID-19 health and safety protocols, please visit the COVID Safety Plan.

For ongoing updates of the incidence of illness on the NY NYFA Campus, please consult the NY Campus Dashboard.

Also, please report positive COVID-19 test results to: covidteamny@nyfa.edu.

We thank you and applaud you for your cooperation!

NYFA COVID-19 Response Team