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New York State has confirmed “about 20” additional cases of the coronavirus, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday in an interview on CNN. New York State has confirmed “about 20” additional cases of the coronavirus, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday in an interview on CNN. Most of the new cases were in New Rochelle, he said.
Ten of those new cases were in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday in a separate interview on WPIX.Ten of those new cases were in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Wednesday in a separate interview on WPIX.
On Tuesday, officials at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan announced that a student there had tested positive for the virus. It was unclear if she was among the new cases.On Tuesday, officials at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan announced that a student there had tested positive for the virus. It was unclear if she was among the new cases.
With the new test results, 46 people in the city have tested positive for the virus, Mr. de Blasio said. With the new cases, New York State would have more than 190 cases of the coronavirus so far. Most of the ones in New York have been linked to a cluster in Westchester County.With the new test results, 46 people in the city have tested positive for the virus, Mr. de Blasio said. With the new cases, New York State would have more than 190 cases of the coronavirus so far. Most of the ones in New York have been linked to a cluster in Westchester County.
In an interview with MSNBC, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that he intended to ask business leaders in New York to allow workers to telecommute to help stem the spread of the disease.In an interview with MSNBC, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said that he intended to ask business leaders in New York to allow workers to telecommute to help stem the spread of the disease.
He also slammed the federal response to the virus, likening it to the botched reaction to Hurricane Katrina.He also slammed the federal response to the virus, likening it to the botched reaction to Hurricane Katrina.
“What I’m saying is at least get out of the way,” Mr. Cuomo said of federal officials. “The horse is out of the barn.”“What I’m saying is at least get out of the way,” Mr. Cuomo said of federal officials. “The horse is out of the barn.”
Globally, more than 119,000 people have been infected with the virus, according to official counts. As of Wednesday morning, more than 4,000 people had died.Globally, more than 119,000 people have been infected with the virus, according to official counts. As of Wednesday morning, more than 4,000 people had died.
In the United States, the number of known cases of coronavirus infection passed 1,000 on Tuesday night, with cases in 37 states and Washington, D.C. At least 31 people have died.In the United States, the number of known cases of coronavirus infection passed 1,000 on Tuesday night, with cases in 37 states and Washington, D.C. At least 31 people have died.
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 coronavirus.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 coronavirus.
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“New Rochelle, at this point, is probably the largest cluster of these cases in the United States,” he said at a news conference.“New Rochelle, at this point, is probably the largest cluster of these cases in the United States,” he said at a news conference.
[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.
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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 will 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 will remain open.
The state did not plan to close streets or institute travel restrictions, Mr. Cuomo said.The state did not plan to close streets or institute 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 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 have the coronavirus diagnosed.The cluster in Westchester 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 have the coronavirus diagnosed.
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.
[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 the spring recess, which began on March 6 and ends on March 22.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 the spring recess, which began on March 6 and ends on March 22.
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.
Farther upstate, officials at Syracuse University said in-person classes would be suspended from Friday through at least March 30. Courses would continue online.Farther upstate, officials at Syracuse University said in-person classes would be suspended from Friday through at least March 30. Courses would continue 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.
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.
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.
State officials were exploring the possibility of canceling several large gatherings in New York, including the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said in a television interview on Wednesday.
“The calibration is important here,” he said on CNN. “We don’t want to overreact, but we understand we have to take aggressive actions.”
Already, the spread of the virus has prompted several postponements or cancellations at the Javits Center in Manhattan, one of the biggest and busiest convention centers in the country.
On Tuesday afternoon, the organizers of the New York International Auto Show, an annual 10-day event that is the center’s biggest draw of the year, rescheduled it for August.
The show usually in April attracts hundreds of thousands of people eager to see the newest models of cars and trucks, and its postponement will be a blow to the city’s convention and tourism industries.
The Javits Center’s calendar is now blank through mid-April. Other events that would have filled that gap include a flower show, a hairstyling show, two jewelry industry gatherings and one of the eyeglass industry’s biggest annual events.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday said that city officials were talking to organizers of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, which draws thousands of people, about whether to proceed with the celebration.
“We have to really think about this one, because it’s obviously a beloved event and an important event,” he said.
With the coronavirus outbreak widening, Broadway actors are being asked to temporarily halt the tradition of greeting fans at stage doors as a way to limit the possible spread.With the coronavirus outbreak widening, Broadway actors are being asked to temporarily halt the tradition of greeting fans at stage doors as a way to limit the possible spread.
“We are highly recommending that all stage door activities be eliminated for the time being,” the Broadway League, which represents producers and theater owners, said on Tuesday.“We are highly recommending that all stage door activities be eliminated for the time being,” the Broadway League, which represents producers and theater owners, said on Tuesday.
Broadway, an iconic New York industry, is vulnerable to economic damage from the outbreak for several reasons. The audience skews older, and officials have said that older people are more vulnerable to this virus. Theater audiences are heavily made up of tourists, and travel is drying up. And shows involve large numbers of people packed into tight spaces.Broadway, an iconic New York industry, is vulnerable to economic damage from the outbreak for several reasons. The audience skews older, and officials have said that older people are more vulnerable to this virus. Theater audiences are heavily made up of tourists, and travel is drying up. And shows involve large numbers of people packed into tight spaces.
There are currently 30 shows running on Broadway, and so far overall attendance has held steady. But many industry officials say that advance sales are starting to droop, suggesting that attendance and gross revenues will most likely take a hit in the coming weeks.There are currently 30 shows running on Broadway, and so far overall attendance has held steady. But many industry officials say that advance sales are starting to droop, suggesting that attendance and gross revenues will most likely take a hit in the coming weeks.
Broadway’s leaders say they are determined to keep their theaters open if at all possible, and anticipate that they would collectively close only if ordered to do so by a government agency.Broadway’s leaders say they are determined to keep their theaters open if at all possible, and anticipate that they would collectively close only if ordered to do so by a government agency.
Theaters are already taking multiple steps to reduce the risk of infection: cleaning more frequently, installing more hand-sanitizer dispensers, providing new cups for drink refills and eliminating backstage tours.Theaters are already taking multiple steps to reduce the risk of infection: cleaning more frequently, installing more hand-sanitizer dispensers, providing new cups for drink refills and eliminating backstage tours.
Already, some performance venues have been closed in Austria, Germany and Italy, among other places.Already, some performance venues have been closed in Austria, Germany and Italy, among other places.
Reporting was contributed by Michael Gold, Jesse McKinley, Michael Paulson, Eliza Shapiro and Tracey Tully. Reporting was contributed by Michael Gold, Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Patrick McGeehan, Jesse McKinley, Michael Paulson, Eliza Shapiro and Tracey Tully.