Table 1 Core messages used in peer education for Component C

1. Regular COVID testing is still an important part of fighting the COVID-19 epidemic in our community

2. Weekly COVID testing is recommended for people who are not fully vaccinated yet

3. COVID testing is quick, easy, and available for free at hundreds of locations without an appointment

4. Many people don’t know they have COVID-19. Getting tested regularly is one important tool to protect yourself and your community

5. Regular testing matters more for groups affected the most by COVID-19, such as Black and Latino people and frontline and essential workers

6. Many New Yorkers aren’t fully vaccinated for COVID yet, so getting tested regularly for COVID is critical for stopping the spread of COVID in our city

7. There are different ways to get tested for COVID, including self-tests that can be used at home, and testing at a health care facility

8. Millions of Black and Latino essential and frontline workers are doing their part and getting tested for COVID-19

9. If you think you’ve been exposed to the COVID virus, you can do your part by getting a COVID test as soon as you can

10. If you test positive for COVID, inform your health care provider or call 311 to find out what to do to keep yourself and your community safe