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It’s Thursday.It’s Thursday.
Weather: Mostly sunny, with gusty wind and temperatures in the low 40s.Weather: Mostly sunny, with gusty wind and temperatures in the low 40s.
Alternate-side parking: In effect until March 10 (Purim).Alternate-side parking: In effect until March 10 (Purim).
New York State still has no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has spread from China, but the governor is blunt about what may come: “No one should be surprised when we have positive cases,” Governor Cuomo said yesterday.New York State still has no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has spread from China, but the governor is blunt about what may come: “No one should be surprised when we have positive cases,” Governor Cuomo said yesterday.
His statements on a potential outbreak came a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised local governments across the country to brace for the worst, and on the same day that health officials in suburban Nassau County said they were monitoring 83 people in voluntary isolation for potential exposure.His statements on a potential outbreak came a day after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised local governments across the country to brace for the worst, and on the same day that health officials in suburban Nassau County said they were monitoring 83 people in voluntary isolation for potential exposure.
[Coronavirus in New York: $40 million to combat the spread.][Coronavirus in New York: $40 million to combat the spread.]
Here is the latest on how the state and the city are preparing for possible infections:Here is the latest on how the state and the city are preparing for possible infections:
Mr. Cuomo said yesterday that the Legislature would set aside some $40 million to fight the coronavirus. The money would be used to hire medical staff and to procure equipment, among other measures.Mr. Cuomo said yesterday that the Legislature would set aside some $40 million to fight the coronavirus. The money would be used to hire medical staff and to procure equipment, among other measures.
He also asked the federal authorities to give New York permission to test patient samples for the coronavirus in a laboratory in the state, rather than sending them to the C.D.C. in Atlanta.He also asked the federal authorities to give New York permission to test patient samples for the coronavirus in a laboratory in the state, rather than sending them to the C.D.C. in Atlanta.
In New York City, where six people have been tested for the coronavirus and cleared, Mayor de Blasio has reiterated that officials are equipped for an outbreak. According to my colleagues, the city has made 1,200 hospital beds available for people suspected of having the coronavirus, and has distributed 1.5 million face masks to health care workers.In New York City, where six people have been tested for the coronavirus and cleared, Mayor de Blasio has reiterated that officials are equipped for an outbreak. According to my colleagues, the city has made 1,200 hospital beds available for people suspected of having the coronavirus, and has distributed 1.5 million face masks to health care workers.
“This is something we can handle,” Mr. de Blasio said this month.“This is something we can handle,” Mr. de Blasio said this month.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced yesterday that it was working with state and federal health officials to develop contingency plans, but did not offer details. According to a document prepared by City Hall, public transit ridership could be limited or staggered to help prevent the spread of the disease.The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced yesterday that it was working with state and federal health officials to develop contingency plans, but did not offer details. According to a document prepared by City Hall, public transit ridership could be limited or staggered to help prevent the spread of the disease.
Patrick J. Foye, the M.T.A. chairman, also said the authority had increased its supply of masks and other materials.Patrick J. Foye, the M.T.A. chairman, also said the authority had increased its supply of masks and other materials.
Thousands of signs on subways and buses encourage riders to wash their hands and avoid close contact with sick people.Thousands of signs on subways and buses encourage riders to wash their hands and avoid close contact with sick people.
The new strain of coronavirus was first identified in China, and the number of confirmed cases globally has reached more than 82,000. Almost 3,000 people have died. The vast majority of the cases are in China; the rest of the globe accounts for fewer than 4,000 of the infections and just more than 50 of the deaths.The new strain of coronavirus was first identified in China, and the number of confirmed cases globally has reached more than 82,000. Almost 3,000 people have died. The vast majority of the cases are in China; the rest of the globe accounts for fewer than 4,000 of the infections and just more than 50 of the deaths.
There are at least 60 confirmed cases in the United States. In New York, state officials have asked some 700 individuals who have recently visited China to voluntarily quarantine themselves.There are at least 60 confirmed cases in the United States. In New York, state officials have asked some 700 individuals who have recently visited China to voluntarily quarantine themselves.
The new coronavirus is part of a family of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses ranging from the common cold to the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS. It can incubate for as long as two weeks before symptoms, such as coughing, fever and difficulty breathing, appear.The new coronavirus is part of a family of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses ranging from the common cold to the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, or SARS. It can incubate for as long as two weeks before symptoms, such as coughing, fever and difficulty breathing, appear.
Health officials advise taking the same precautions you would during flu season — frequently washing your hands, moving away from people who appear sick, and coughing and sneezing into your elbow.Health officials advise taking the same precautions you would during flu season — frequently washing your hands, moving away from people who appear sick, and coughing and sneezing into your elbow.
The C.D.C. has advised against all nonessential travel to China and South Korea, and has warned older and other at-risk travelers to avoid Japan, Italy and Iran.The C.D.C. has advised against all nonessential travel to China and South Korea, and has warned older and other at-risk travelers to avoid Japan, Italy and Iran.
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Investigators seized a polygraph machine as well as some 40 journals in a raid against the man accused in the Sarah Lawrence trafficking case. [New York Post]Investigators seized a polygraph machine as well as some 40 journals in a raid against the man accused in the Sarah Lawrence trafficking case. [New York Post]
Between Jan. 21 and yesterday, there have been eight bank robberies or attempts in Staten Island. [Staten Island Advance]Between Jan. 21 and yesterday, there have been eight bank robberies or attempts in Staten Island. [Staten Island Advance]
These newly digitized photos show old Greenwich Village. [Gothamist]These newly digitized photos show old Greenwich Village. [Gothamist]
Writers try out their material at the Mouth to Mouth Showcase, an open-mic event at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop in Manhattan. 7 p.m. [$5 suggested donation]Writers try out their material at the Mouth to Mouth Showcase, an open-mic event at the Asian American Writers’ Workshop in Manhattan. 7 p.m. [$5 suggested donation]
Laugh out loud at “Room Service,” a comedy series with Dan Davies and Andy Haynes, at the Hoxton in Brooklyn. 7:30 p.m. [Free]Laugh out loud at “Room Service,” a comedy series with Dan Davies and Andy Haynes, at the Hoxton in Brooklyn. 7:30 p.m. [Free]
“The Art of Spam,” an interactive discussion about the history of the canned meat in Asia and the Pacific, will be hosted by the artist and playwright Jaime Sunwoo at the Museum of Food and Drink in Brooklyn. 7 p.m. [$25]“The Art of Spam,” an interactive discussion about the history of the canned meat in Asia and the Pacific, will be hosted by the artist and playwright Jaime Sunwoo at the Museum of Food and Drink in Brooklyn. 7 p.m. [$25]
— Alana Herlands— Alana Herlands
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Updated June 16, 2020Updated June 16, 2020
The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.
The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.Mass protests against police brutality that have brought thousands of people onto the streets in cities across America are raising the specter of new coronavirus outbreaks, prompting political leaders, physicians and public health experts to warn that the crowds could cause a surge in cases. While many political leaders affirmed the right of protesters to express themselves, they urged the demonstrators to wear face masks and maintain social distancing, both to protect themselves and to prevent further community spread of the virus. Some infectious disease experts were reassured by the fact that the protests were held outdoors, saying the open air settings could mitigate the risk of transmission.
States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.States are reopening bit by bit. This means that more public spaces are available for use and more and more businesses are being allowed to open again. The federal government is largely leaving the decision up to states, and some state leaders are leaving the decision up to local authorities. Even if you aren’t being told to stay at home, it’s still a good idea to limit trips outside and your interaction with other people.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.Taking one’s temperature to look for signs of fever is not as easy as it sounds, as “normal” temperature numbers can vary, but generally, keep an eye out for a temperature of 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. If you don’t have a thermometer (they can be pricey these days), there are other ways to figure out if you have a fever, or are at risk of Covid-19 complications.
The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
If you entered the drawing to run the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1, the odds weren’t in your favor: Only 2.3 percent of applicants were accepted yesterday into the 26.2-mile road race, according to New York Road Runners, the organizer.If you entered the drawing to run the New York City Marathon on Nov. 1, the odds weren’t in your favor: Only 2.3 percent of applicants were accepted yesterday into the 26.2-mile road race, according to New York Road Runners, the organizer.
For perspective, 4.5 percent of applicants to Harvard’s Class of 2023 received admission offers.For perspective, 4.5 percent of applicants to Harvard’s Class of 2023 received admission offers.
The majority of the marathon’s bibs were reserved for runners who had completed several local races in 2019, or who had pledged to raise money in 2020 for charity. The fastest runners can earn guaranteed entry as well, which left about 185,000 slower folks vying for just over 4,200 spots, N.Y.R.R. said.The majority of the marathon’s bibs were reserved for runners who had completed several local races in 2019, or who had pledged to raise money in 2020 for charity. The fastest runners can earn guaranteed entry as well, which left about 185,000 slower folks vying for just over 4,200 spots, N.Y.R.R. said.
Last year’s field made the New York City Marathon the world’s largest, with 53,640 finishers.Last year’s field made the New York City Marathon the world’s largest, with 53,640 finishers.
The marathon was first run in 1970 and included just 127 participants, who looped Central Park. Now in its 50th year, the race spans the five boroughs.The marathon was first run in 1970 and included just 127 participants, who looped Central Park. Now in its 50th year, the race spans the five boroughs.
Sam Hawickhorst, 27, of St. Louis said she had entered the drawing every year since 2011 but had never been selected — until yesterday. She was immediately overcome with emotion.Sam Hawickhorst, 27, of St. Louis said she had entered the drawing every year since 2011 but had never been selected — until yesterday. She was immediately overcome with emotion.
“I ugly cried,” she said. “It makes me tear up thinking about it.”“I ugly cried,” she said. “It makes me tear up thinking about it.”
It’s Thursday — good luck.It’s Thursday — good luck.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
I was standing in front of my apartment building with my toes going numb from the cold. I was thinking about how I should stop wearing sandals when I went out for my wintertime smokes.I was standing in front of my apartment building with my toes going numb from the cold. I was thinking about how I should stop wearing sandals when I went out for my wintertime smokes.
Down the block, walking away from me, a woman in a navy puffer jacket with the hood up paused in front of a tree. She stared at the trunk as though she was stopping to chat with an old friend.Down the block, walking away from me, a woman in a navy puffer jacket with the hood up paused in front of a tree. She stared at the trunk as though she was stopping to chat with an old friend.
I was wondering what she was up to when she glanced in my direction. I turned away quickly, and stared straight down the street. I didn’t want to come off as a busybody.I was wondering what she was up to when she glanced in my direction. I turned away quickly, and stared straight down the street. I didn’t want to come off as a busybody.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her turn back toward the tree, so I returned to watching her. She raised her hand to a spot just above where a limb had been removed. She appeared to put something there, and then walked away.Out of the corner of my eye, I saw her turn back toward the tree, so I returned to watching her. She raised her hand to a spot just above where a limb had been removed. She appeared to put something there, and then walked away.
I waited for her to round the corner, and then I approached the spot where she had stopped. I imagined that she might have left a sentimental note or a trinket,  something that a busybody like me could examine.I waited for her to round the corner, and then I approached the spot where she had stopped. I imagined that she might have left a sentimental note or a trinket,  something that a busybody like me could examine.
When I got near the tree, I saw three saltine crackers that were slightly broken nestled in the bark.When I got near the tree, I saw three saltine crackers that were slightly broken nestled in the bark.
I hurried back to my building, my toes stinging from the cold. I wondered whether the woman was trying to tell someone something, or if all was just for the birds.I hurried back to my building, my toes stinging from the cold. I wondered whether the woman was trying to tell someone something, or if all was just for the birds.
— Mark Lee— Mark Lee
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