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N.Y. Creates ‘Containment Zone’ Limiting Large Gatherings in New Rochelle N.Y. Creates ‘Containment Zone’ Limiting Large Gatherings in New Rochelle
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With New Rochelle, a small city just north of New York City in Westchester County, emerging as the epicenter of the state’s outbreak, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced a targeted containment strategy to halt the spread of the virus.With New Rochelle, a small city just north of New York City in Westchester County, emerging as the epicenter of the state’s outbreak, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Tuesday announced a targeted containment strategy to halt the spread of the virus.
“New Rochelle, at this point, is probably the largest cluster of these cases in the United States,” he said at a news conference on Tuesday.“New Rochelle, at this point, is probably the largest cluster of these cases in the United States,” he said at a news conference on Tuesday.
[New York moves to limit large gatherings in New Rochelle.][New York moves to limit large gatherings in New Rochelle.]
The state’s plan focuses on a “containment area” in New Rochelle, where it would deploy the National Guard to clean schools and deliver food to quarantined residents, Mr. Cuomo said.The state’s plan focuses on a “containment area” in New Rochelle, where it would deploy the National Guard to clean schools and deliver food to quarantined residents, Mr. Cuomo said.
The area is a one-mile radius centered around a synagogue in New Rochelle believed to connect many of the cases in the cluster, officials said.The area is a one-mile radius centered around a synagogue in New Rochelle believed to connect many of the cases in the cluster, officials said.
Schools, houses of worship and other large gathering spaces within the area will be closed for two weeks beginning on Thursday, Mr. Cuomo said. Businesses such as grocery stores and delis would remain open.Schools, houses of worship and other large gathering spaces within the area will be closed for two weeks beginning on Thursday, Mr. Cuomo said. Businesses such as grocery stores and delis would remain open.
The state did not plan to close streets or implement travel restrictions, Mr. Cuomo said.The state did not plan to close streets or implement travel restrictions, Mr. Cuomo said.
“You’re not containing people,” he said. “You’re containing facilities.”“You’re not containing people,” he said. “You’re containing facilities.”
The cluster in Westchester County first came to the authorities’ attention last week, when a lawyer who lives in New Rochelle and works in Manhattan, Lawrence Garbuz, became the second person in New York to be diagnosed with coronavirus last week.The cluster in Westchester County first came to the authorities’ attention last week, when a lawyer who lives in New Rochelle and works in Manhattan, Lawrence Garbuz, became the second person in New York to be diagnosed with coronavirus last week.
A New Jersey man became the first person in the state to die from the new coronavirus, officials announced on Tuesday.A New Jersey man became the first person in the state to die from the new coronavirus, officials announced on Tuesday.
The man was identified as John Brennan, 69, of Little Ferry, by a friend and an official with the company that owns Yonkers Raceway, where Mr. Brennan worked. He had a history of health problems before contracting the coronavirus, the state’s health commissioner, Judith Persichilli, said. He went to doctors last week complaining of a fever and a cough.The man was identified as John Brennan, 69, of Little Ferry, by a friend and an official with the company that owns Yonkers Raceway, where Mr. Brennan worked. He had a history of health problems before contracting the coronavirus, the state’s health commissioner, Judith Persichilli, said. He went to doctors last week complaining of a fever and a cough.
He was admitted to Hackensack University Medical Center on Friday and subsequently had two heart attacks, Ms. Persichilli said. Officials said at a news conference that he died Tuesday morning.He was admitted to Hackensack University Medical Center on Friday and subsequently had two heart attacks, Ms. Persichilli said. Officials said at a news conference that he died Tuesday morning.
Mr. Brennan was not known to have traveled outside the United States, but he did travel between his home in New Jersey and New York, Ms. Persichilli said. Yonkers Raceway is in Westchester County, just north of New York City.Mr. Brennan was not known to have traveled outside the United States, but he did travel between his home in New Jersey and New York, Ms. Persichilli said. Yonkers Raceway is in Westchester County, just north of New York City.
“We are sad to report the first death in a case of Covid-19 in New Jersey,” Gov. Philip D. Murphy and Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said in a statement. “Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.”“We are sad to report the first death in a case of Covid-19 in New Jersey,” Gov. Philip D. Murphy and Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver said in a statement. “Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.”
Joe Faraldo, the president of the Standardbred Owners Association of New York, said that Mr. Brennan, a longtime friend, “was in charge of making sure that those horses were well cared for in the paddock” and that he regularly held court in his small office near the racetrack.Joe Faraldo, the president of the Standardbred Owners Association of New York, said that Mr. Brennan, a longtime friend, “was in charge of making sure that those horses were well cared for in the paddock” and that he regularly held court in his small office near the racetrack.
New Jersey on Tuesday also announced four new cases of the coronavirus, bringing its total to 15. The state’s epidemiologist, Dr. Christina Tan, said several of the cases were linked to a cluster of cases in New Rochelle, N.Y.New Jersey on Tuesday also announced four new cases of the coronavirus, bringing its total to 15. The state’s epidemiologist, Dr. Christina Tan, said several of the cases were linked to a cluster of cases in New Rochelle, N.Y.
New York State continues to see a surge of coronavirus cases as testing becomes more widespread. On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said 173 cases had been confirmed statewide.New York State continues to see a surge of coronavirus cases as testing becomes more widespread. On Tuesday, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said 173 cases had been confirmed statewide.
The governor said 108 of the cases were in Westchester County. Only 14 people with the virus had been hospitalized, he said.The governor said 108 of the cases were in Westchester County. Only 14 people with the virus had been hospitalized, he said.
In New York City, the state had 36 confirmed cases, Mr. Cuomo said. Thirty people in the city were in mandatory quarantine, with more than 2,000 voluntarily isolating themselves, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.In New York City, the state had 36 confirmed cases, Mr. Cuomo said. Thirty people in the city were in mandatory quarantine, with more than 2,000 voluntarily isolating themselves, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Mr. Cuomo and Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey have both declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency in their states. The action allows state agencies to move more quickly to prepare for a broader spread of the virus.Mr. Cuomo and Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey have both declared a state of emergency and a public health emergency in their states. The action allows state agencies to move more quickly to prepare for a broader spread of the virus.
So far, more than 116,000 cases of infection have been reported globally, and more than 4,000 people have died. In Italy, where the virus is spreading quickly, the prime minister imposed strict travel limits across the country.So far, more than 116,000 cases of infection have been reported globally, and more than 4,000 people have died. In Italy, where the virus is spreading quickly, the prime minister imposed strict travel limits across the country.
In the United States, more than 800 people in 37 states and Washington have tested positive for the virus so far, and at least 27 people have died.In the United States, more than 800 people in 37 states and Washington have tested positive for the virus so far, and at least 27 people have died.
New York Road Runners on Tuesday canceled the NYC Half, a half-marathon that was scheduled for Sunday morning.New York Road Runners on Tuesday canceled the NYC Half, a half-marathon that was scheduled for Sunday morning.
New York Road Runners said in a statement it had decided to cancel the race, which attracts around 25,000 participants, because the safety of runners and spectators was paramount.New York Road Runners said in a statement it had decided to cancel the race, which attracts around 25,000 participants, because the safety of runners and spectators was paramount.
“We know this is a challenging time for everyone, and the cancellation of the NYC Half is disappointing news to many, but the resources necessary to organize an event with 25,000 runners on the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan have become strained,” the statement said.“We know this is a challenging time for everyone, and the cancellation of the NYC Half is disappointing news to many, but the resources necessary to organize an event with 25,000 runners on the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan have become strained,” the statement said.
Mayor Bill de Blasio had said on Monday that he saw no reason to cancel the race, which follows a course from Prospect Park to Central Park, but he added that could change at any time. Organizers said they searched for an alternative plan that would alleviate overcrowding and allow runners to “facilitate social distancing,” but could not find one.Mayor Bill de Blasio had said on Monday that he saw no reason to cancel the race, which follows a course from Prospect Park to Central Park, but he added that could change at any time. Organizers said they searched for an alternative plan that would alleviate overcrowding and allow runners to “facilitate social distancing,” but could not find one.
Runners who registered directly with New York Road Runners can either get a refund of their $130 entry fee or an automatic entry into next year’s race for a separate entry fee. It was unclear what runners who registered through tour operators or charities would receive.Runners who registered directly with New York Road Runners can either get a refund of their $130 entry fee or an automatic entry into next year’s race for a separate entry fee. It was unclear what runners who registered through tour operators or charities would receive.
New York Road Runners canceled the New York City Marathon in 2012 after Hurricane Sandy.New York Road Runners canceled the New York City Marathon in 2012 after Hurricane Sandy.
[The New York Times is keeping an updated list of the school closings in the New York area here.][The New York Times is keeping an updated list of the school closings in the New York area here.]
New York City school officials announced late Tuesday that parent-teacher conferences scheduled at public schools this week would not be held in person, and would be conducted over the phone or by video chat instead.New York City school officials announced late Tuesday that parent-teacher conferences scheduled at public schools this week would not be held in person, and would be conducted over the phone or by video chat instead.
Michael Mulgrew, the president of the city’s teachers’ union, said that canceling the in-person conferences was the “right decision” by the Department of Education, which continued to have no plans for mass school closings. No confirmed coronavirus cases in the city have been linked to district public schools so far.Michael Mulgrew, the president of the city’s teachers’ union, said that canceling the in-person conferences was the “right decision” by the Department of Education, which continued to have no plans for mass school closings. No confirmed coronavirus cases in the city have been linked to district public schools so far.
At Cornell University, officials told students on Tuesday that they were to stay home after leaving for spring break, which starts on March 28, rather than returning to campus when the vacation ends.At Cornell University, officials told students on Tuesday that they were to stay home after leaving for spring break, which starts on March 28, rather than returning to campus when the vacation ends.
Cornell officials said that there were no confirmed cases at the university but that all classes would be moved online after the break to minimize the possibility of community spread.Cornell officials said that there were no confirmed cases at the university but that all classes would be moved online after the break to minimize the possibility of community spread.
Officials at another Ivy League university, Yale, said late Tuesday that classes there would be held online until at least April 5 and that students should stay home after spring recess, which began on March 6 and ends on March 22, is over.Officials at another Ivy League university, Yale, said late Tuesday that classes there would be held online until at least April 5 and that students should stay home after spring recess, which began on March 6 and ends on March 22, is over.
For the thousands of students who attend some of New York City’s private schools and universities, the list of those closing or canceling in-person classes grew on Tuesday.For the thousands of students who attend some of New York City’s private schools and universities, the list of those closing or canceling in-person classes grew on Tuesday.
Columbia University, Fordham University, the New School, St. John’s University, Yeshiva University and New York University announced that classes would be canceled or offered online.Columbia University, Fordham University, the New School, St. John’s University, Yeshiva University and New York University announced that classes would be canceled or offered online.
Rutgers University in New Jersey, a public university, said that it would cancel all classes for Thursday and Friday and that it would require all classes to be taught remotely until April 3. Officials asked students living on campus to leave as soon as possible.Rutgers University in New Jersey, a public university, said that it would cancel all classes for Thursday and Friday and that it would require all classes to be taught remotely until April 3. Officials asked students living on campus to leave as soon as possible.
Further upstate, officials at Syracuse University said in-person classes would be suspended from Friday through at least March 30. Courses would continue online.Further upstate, officials at Syracuse University said in-person classes would be suspended from Friday through at least March 30. Courses would continue online.
Public schools in Scarsdale, a wealthy suburb in Westchester County, will be closed through March 18. Several public and private schools in Nassau County on Long Island also closed after two bus drivers tested positive for the virus, officials there said.Public schools in Scarsdale, a wealthy suburb in Westchester County, will be closed through March 18. Several public and private schools in Nassau County on Long Island also closed after two bus drivers tested positive for the virus, officials there said.
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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.
Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.
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.
Many of New York City’s best-known private schools — including the all-girls school Brearley in Manhattan and the Quaker school Brooklyn Friends — said they would close until after spring break, meaning many students would not return to school until March 30 at the earliest.Many of New York City’s best-known private schools — including the all-girls school Brearley in Manhattan and the Quaker school Brooklyn Friends — said they would close until after spring break, meaning many students would not return to school until March 30 at the earliest.
With the spread of the virus on cruise ships drawing scrutiny, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced new rules for passenger vessels arriving at, and departing from, New York City.With the spread of the virus on cruise ships drawing scrutiny, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday announced new rules for passenger vessels arriving at, and departing from, New York City.
Travelers will now be screened by city health officials, the mayor said, and anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to board. Passengers returning to New York who live in the city and have a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be sent home to self-quarantine, while those who live outside the city will be sent to hospitals.Travelers will now be screened by city health officials, the mayor said, and anyone with a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed to board. Passengers returning to New York who live in the city and have a temperature of 100.4 or higher will be sent home to self-quarantine, while those who live outside the city will be sent to hospitals.
Speaking at a news conference, Mr. de Blasio, echoing the federal Centers for Disease Control, urged New Yorkers not to take cruises.Speaking at a news conference, Mr. de Blasio, echoing the federal Centers for Disease Control, urged New Yorkers not to take cruises.
“We are following the guidance of C.D.C. and saying to all New Yorkers this is not a time to take a cruise,” he said.“We are following the guidance of C.D.C. and saying to all New Yorkers this is not a time to take a cruise,” he said.
The next cruise ship scheduled to arrive in New York is to dock on the West Side of Manhattan on March 15, the mayor said; the next arrival at Red Hook, Brooklyn, is scheduled for April 9.The next cruise ship scheduled to arrive in New York is to dock on the West Side of Manhattan on March 15, the mayor said; the next arrival at Red Hook, Brooklyn, is scheduled for April 9.
Cruise ships have had some of the most high-profile coronavirus outbreaks so far. More than 20 passengers tested positive for the virus on the Grand Princess, which was kept from arriving in San Francisco for days before eventually docking in Oakland on Monday.Cruise ships have had some of the most high-profile coronavirus outbreaks so far. More than 20 passengers tested positive for the virus on the Grand Princess, which was kept from arriving in San Francisco for days before eventually docking in Oakland on Monday.
An outbreak on the Diamond Princess, which quarantined at a Japanese port, killed eight passengers and infected more than 700 others last month.An outbreak on the Diamond Princess, which quarantined at a Japanese port, killed eight passengers and infected more than 700 others last month.
Beginning as early as Wednesday, visitors to New York City jails will be screened and barred from entry if they exhibit flulike symptoms such as a cough or fever.Beginning as early as Wednesday, visitors to New York City jails will be screened and barred from entry if they exhibit flulike symptoms such as a cough or fever.
There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus inside the jails, but the city’s Department of Correction was running through emergency scenarios to prepare for a possible outbreak, a correction official, Patricia Feeney, said at a public hearing on Tuesday.There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus inside the jails, but the city’s Department of Correction was running through emergency scenarios to prepare for a possible outbreak, a correction official, Patricia Feeney, said at a public hearing on Tuesday.
Sanitation inside the jails has increased, she said, including daily cleaning of all housing units, common spaces and buses. Showers are cleaned three times a day.Sanitation inside the jails has increased, she said, including daily cleaning of all housing units, common spaces and buses. Showers are cleaned three times a day.
Officials are raising awareness about social distancing and, for instance, discouraging inmates from sitting on one another’s beds, Ms. Feeney said.Officials are raising awareness about social distancing and, for instance, discouraging inmates from sitting on one another’s beds, Ms. Feeney said.
If people entering custody report flulike symptoms, they will receive a mask and be transported separately to the jail facility, where medical workers will attend to them.If people entering custody report flulike symptoms, they will receive a mask and be transported separately to the jail facility, where medical workers will attend to them.
The virus is also affecting the courts in New York.The virus is also affecting the courts in New York.
A closely watched trial involving prominent opioid manufacturers is being postponed “out of an abundance of caution” since people from around the country were expected to fly in for it, said the New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, who promised that, “This trial will not be delayed a single minute longer than necessary.”A closely watched trial involving prominent opioid manufacturers is being postponed “out of an abundance of caution” since people from around the country were expected to fly in for it, said the New York State Attorney General, Letitia James, who promised that, “This trial will not be delayed a single minute longer than necessary.”
The trial, which was scheduled to begin March 20 on Long Island, involves major opioid manufacturers and distributors, who are accused of using fraud and deceptive marketing to promote the sale of prescription opioids.The trial, which was scheduled to begin March 20 on Long Island, involves major opioid manufacturers and distributors, who are accused of using fraud and deceptive marketing to promote the sale of prescription opioids.
The lawyer, 50, was struggling to breathe. His neighbor took him to a hospital in a suburb about 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. He seemed to have just pneumonia. Doctors put him in an ordinary room.The lawyer, 50, was struggling to breathe. His neighbor took him to a hospital in a suburb about 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. He seemed to have just pneumonia. Doctors put him in an ordinary room.
It would be more than four days before anyone figured out what actually ailed him: the new coronavirus. The discovery on March 2 that the man, Lawrence Garbuz, was infected was the first indication that the virus was circulating in New York through community spread.It would be more than four days before anyone figured out what actually ailed him: the new coronavirus. The discovery on March 2 that the man, Lawrence Garbuz, was infected was the first indication that the virus was circulating in New York through community spread.
Within days, it would emerge that Mr. Garbuz, who is from New Rochelle, N.Y., was part of a cluster of more than 90 cases, the largest concentration on the East Coast.Within days, it would emerge that Mr. Garbuz, who is from New Rochelle, N.Y., was part of a cluster of more than 90 cases, the largest concentration on the East Coast.
But the larger realization came as health investigators untangled Mr. Garbuz’s case by retracing his steps and interviewing those he came in contact with. Soon, the investigators would discover how just one undiagnosed case can wreak havoc on a hospital and spread anxiety across a region.But the larger realization came as health investigators untangled Mr. Garbuz’s case by retracing his steps and interviewing those he came in contact with. Soon, the investigators would discover how just one undiagnosed case can wreak havoc on a hospital and spread anxiety across a region.
Reporting contributed by Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Alan Feuer, Thomas Fuller, Michael Gold, Joseph Goldstein, Matthew Futterman, Nicole Hong, Jeffery C. Mays, Jesse McKinley, Sarah Maslin Nir, Aaron Randle, Eliza Shapiro and Andrea Salcedo.Reporting contributed by Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Alan Feuer, Thomas Fuller, Michael Gold, Joseph Goldstein, Matthew Futterman, Nicole Hong, Jeffery C. Mays, Jesse McKinley, Sarah Maslin Nir, Aaron Randle, Eliza Shapiro and Andrea Salcedo.