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N.Y.C. Now Has 62 Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus, Mayor Says: Live Updates N.Y.C. Now Has 62 Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus, Mayor Says: Live Updates
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New York City would soon introduce “more restrictions” to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Bill de Blasio said in an interview on CNN on Thursday morning.
The goal, he said, was “balancing the need to keep as much normalcy in society as possible while reducing the gatherings that are causing concern.”
As of Thursday morning, New York City had 62 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, nine more than on Wednesday.
Mr. de Blasio said he hoped to introduce measures that would reduce crowds at gatherings and audiences at events. He specifically mentioned Broadway, where producers and theater owners have taken steps to try to stay open.
“I don’t want to see Broadway go dark if we can avoid it,” the mayor said. “I want to see if we can strike some kind of balance.”
Mr. de Blasio said he did not plan to shut down the subway system or close all of the city’s public schools, but he did not provide more details on his plans, saying only that his administration planned to take steps on Thursday or Friday.
On Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington announced a ban on public gatherings of 250 people or more in three counties in the Seattle area, the most far-reaching restriction in a major American metropolitan area to blunt the coronavirus outbreak so far.
Oregon’s governor, Kate Brown, imposed a similar restriction in her state, and San Francisco announced a ban on large events of more than 1,000 people.
New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the largest such celebration in the world, was postponed late Wednesday over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, the first time in more than 250 years that the event will not go on as planned.New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the largest such celebration in the world, was postponed late Wednesday over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus, the first time in more than 250 years that the event will not go on as planned.
The announcement, made in a statement by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and parade organizers, followed the cancellation of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Chicago and Boston. On Monday, Ireland canceled all parades nationwide.The announcement, made in a statement by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and parade organizers, followed the cancellation of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in Chicago and Boston. On Monday, Ireland canceled all parades nationwide.
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“While I know the parade organizers did not make this decision lightly, public health experts agree that one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of the virus is to limit large gatherings and close contacts,” Mr. Cuomo said. “And I applaud the parade’s leadership for working cooperatively with us.”“While I know the parade organizers did not make this decision lightly, public health experts agree that one of the most effective ways to contain the spread of the virus is to limit large gatherings and close contacts,” Mr. Cuomo said. “And I applaud the parade’s leadership for working cooperatively with us.”
Sean Lane, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration Committee’s chairman, said the group looked forward “to celebrating the 259th St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the entire City of New York at a later date.”Sean Lane, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration Committee’s chairman, said the group looked forward “to celebrating the 259th St. Patrick’s Day Parade with the entire City of New York at a later date.”
The parade, traditionally held on March 17, draws an estimated 150,000 marchers and two million spectators a year to Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, including many police and military groups, firefighters, Irish musicians and student groups from across the United States. It is one of the city’s largest recurring public events.The parade, traditionally held on March 17, draws an estimated 150,000 marchers and two million spectators a year to Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, including many police and military groups, firefighters, Irish musicians and student groups from across the United States. It is one of the city’s largest recurring public events.
On Wednesday night, Daniel Bonnet readied the community center he runs on Lincoln Avenue for a special delivery of thousands of pounds of food, aimed at New York’s first “containment area”: a one-mile radius at the heart of the state’s coronavirus outbreak.On Wednesday night, Daniel Bonnet readied the community center he runs on Lincoln Avenue for a special delivery of thousands of pounds of food, aimed at New York’s first “containment area”: a one-mile radius at the heart of the state’s coronavirus outbreak.
Rules for the containment zone go into effect on Thursday, when the center will distribute the first of the meals across the neighborhood, sent out to needy students whose schools were closed Wednesday for two weeks. Soon the National Guard will distribute them, too.Rules for the containment zone go into effect on Thursday, when the center will distribute the first of the meals across the neighborhood, sent out to needy students whose schools were closed Wednesday for two weeks. Soon the National Guard will distribute them, too.
The arrival of the National Guard to this Westchester County city — they started to arrive Wednesday and will be in full force Thursday — will mark the start of a new phase in the country’s response to the virus.The arrival of the National Guard to this Westchester County city — they started to arrive Wednesday and will be in full force Thursday — will mark the start of a new phase in the country’s response to the virus.
Read our reporter’s dispatch from inside New York’s coronavirus containment zone.Read our reporter’s dispatch from inside New York’s coronavirus containment zone.
New York’s state and city public university systems, which have a combined enrollment of over 900,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs across dozens of campuses, will conduct most classes online starting March 19, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday.New York’s state and city public university systems, which have a combined enrollment of over 900,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs across dozens of campuses, will conduct most classes online starting March 19, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday.
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The State University of New York system has more than 60 campuses, while the City University of New York system has about 20 colleges and community colleges in New York City, including Brooklyn College, City College, Queens College and Hunter College.The State University of New York system has more than 60 campuses, while the City University of New York system has about 20 colleges and community colleges in New York City, including Brooklyn College, City College, Queens College and Hunter College.
Neither system will cancel all in-person classes. Laboratory courses could continue to be held, although potentially with fewer students.Neither system will cancel all in-person classes. Laboratory courses could continue to be held, although potentially with fewer students.
CUNY officials said separately on Wednesday that all classes were being canceled from Thursday through next Wednesday so that students and faculty members could prepare for the move to online classes.CUNY officials said separately on Wednesday that all classes were being canceled from Thursday through next Wednesday so that students and faculty members could prepare for the move to online classes.
Some dormitories will probably remain open for students who cannot return home for hardship reasons.Some dormitories will probably remain open for students who cannot return home for hardship reasons.
“They are not evicting anyone,” Mr. Cuomo said at a news conference. “They are not closing the dorm and kicking you out.”“They are not evicting anyone,” Mr. Cuomo said at a news conference. “They are not closing the dorm and kicking you out.”
The purpose of the move was to “reduce density,” the governor said.The purpose of the move was to “reduce density,” the governor said.
Some SUNY and CUNY graduation ceremonies will probably “not be happening in person” this spring, said Melissa DeRosa, a top aide to the governor.Some SUNY and CUNY graduation ceremonies will probably “not be happening in person” this spring, said Melissa DeRosa, a top aide to the governor.
The decision to shift most public university classes in New York online followed similar moves by most major private universities in the state this week. However, private universities like Columbia and New York University have not said the suspension of in-person classes would last through the rest of the spring semester, which typically ends in May.The decision to shift most public university classes in New York online followed similar moves by most major private universities in the state this week. However, private universities like Columbia and New York University have not said the suspension of in-person classes would last through the rest of the spring semester, which typically ends in May.
SUNY’s student government body, the Student Assembly, released a statement on Wednesday saying students “appreciate” Mr. Cuomo’s decision.SUNY’s student government body, the Student Assembly, released a statement on Wednesday saying students “appreciate” Mr. Cuomo’s decision.
A public high school in New Jersey has closed to students and switched to online classes “until further notice” after a student’s sibling tested positive for coronavirus, officials said.A public high school in New Jersey has closed to students and switched to online classes “until further notice” after a student’s sibling tested positive for coronavirus, officials said.
Red Bank Regional High School, in Little Silver, N.J., has about 1,200 students from Red Bank, Shrewsbury and Little Silver. It is believed to be the first public school in New Jersey to close and switch to remote learning.Red Bank Regional High School, in Little Silver, N.J., has about 1,200 students from Red Bank, Shrewsbury and Little Silver. It is believed to be the first public school in New Jersey to close and switch to remote learning.
As of Wednesday afternoon, 23 people in New Jersey have tested positive for the coronavirus, many of them in northern New Jersey.As of Wednesday afternoon, 23 people in New Jersey have tested positive for the coronavirus, many of them in northern New Jersey.
School and health officials are in the process of identifying close contacts of the student, the superintendent, Dr. Louis Moore, said in a statement on Wednesday. The elementary and middle school will remain open.School and health officials are in the process of identifying close contacts of the student, the superintendent, Dr. Louis Moore, said in a statement on Wednesday. The elementary and middle school will remain open.
“Extracurricular activities and sports are suspended for the present time,” Mr. Moore said in a separate statement.“Extracurricular activities and sports are suspended for the present time,” Mr. Moore said in a separate statement.
If there is one thing New Yorkers believe about themselves, it’s that no one pulls together quite as well during a crisis.If there is one thing New Yorkers believe about themselves, it’s that no one pulls together quite as well during a crisis.
Vigorous hand-washing, staying home, bumping elbows instead of hugging — we got that. But with more than 200 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York and more than 1,110 nationwide, some people are asking if they can do more to help.Vigorous hand-washing, staying home, bumping elbows instead of hugging — we got that. But with more than 200 confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York and more than 1,110 nationwide, some people are asking if they can do more to help.
“It’s been so internally focused,” Chris Principe, 40, said of the advice he had heard from public officials. Mr. Principe, who lives in Brooklyn and is a video director at the publishing company Condé Nast, said he assumed there would be ways for people to assist others.“It’s been so internally focused,” Chris Principe, 40, said of the advice he had heard from public officials. Mr. Principe, who lives in Brooklyn and is a video director at the publishing company Condé Nast, said he assumed there would be ways for people to assist others.
That has been a common question, said Kathryn S. Wylde, president and chief executive of the Partnership for New York City, an association of major businesses in New York. But large-scale efforts have been hampered in part by safety concerns. The number of cases has increased, even as the capacity to test for the virus has remained limited, prompting concerns about accidental exposure.That has been a common question, said Kathryn S. Wylde, president and chief executive of the Partnership for New York City, an association of major businesses in New York. But large-scale efforts have been hampered in part by safety concerns. The number of cases has increased, even as the capacity to test for the virus has remained limited, prompting concerns about accidental exposure.
“Because of the fear of social contact, nobody fully knows who has it and who doesn’t it,” she said.“Because of the fear of social contact, nobody fully knows who has it and who doesn’t it,” she said.
Still, there are some options for people who are feeling both healthy and altruistic. The Times spoke with several organizations about how best to help.Still, there are some options for people who are feeling both healthy and altruistic. The Times spoke with several organizations about how best to help.
Applause from a studio audience is as vital to talk shows as monologues and celebrity guests.Applause from a studio audience is as vital to talk shows as monologues and celebrity guests.
But that applause will be silenced for the foreseeable future in New York City after several shows, including “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” announced on Wednesday that they would begin taping without studio audiences because of concerns over the coronavirus.But that applause will be silenced for the foreseeable future in New York City after several shows, including “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” announced on Wednesday that they would begin taping without studio audiences because of concerns over the coronavirus.
“Per guidance from New York City officials, the company is hoping to do its part to help to decrease the rate of transmission in our communities,” officials from NBC, which produces Mr. Fallon’s show, said in a statement.“Per guidance from New York City officials, the company is hoping to do its part to help to decrease the rate of transmission in our communities,” officials from NBC, which produces Mr. Fallon’s show, said in a statement.
Other shows making the move included “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,” “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” Samantha Bee’s “Full Frontal,” “Live With Kelly and Ryan” and “The View.”Other shows making the move included “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” “The Daily Show With Trevor Noah,” “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” Samantha Bee’s “Full Frontal,” “Live With Kelly and Ryan” and “The View.”
As “The View” began taping on Wednesday, the camera panned to dozens of empty seats. “Well, hello, hello, hello,” Whoopi Goldberg, one of the show’s hosts, said. “Welcome to ‘The View,’ y’all!”As “The View” began taping on Wednesday, the camera panned to dozens of empty seats. “Well, hello, hello, hello,” Whoopi Goldberg, one of the show’s hosts, said. “Welcome to ‘The View,’ y’all!”
“Welcome to ‘The View,’” she repeated seven more times, pretending that there was an audience to hear her.“Welcome to ‘The View,’” she repeated seven more times, pretending that there was an audience to hear her.
Then, sitting at a table with her fellow hosts, Ms. Goldberg put it plainly: “For the first time ever, as you can see, if you looked around, we made the decision not to have a studio audience,” she said. “This is unprecedented.”Then, sitting at a table with her fellow hosts, Ms. Goldberg put it plainly: “For the first time ever, as you can see, if you looked around, we made the decision not to have a studio audience,” she said. “This is unprecedented.”
Michael Gold, John Koblin, Sarah Maslin Nir, Azi Paybarah, Eliza Shapiro, Liam Stack and Tracey Tully contributed reporting.Michael Gold, John Koblin, Sarah Maslin Nir, Azi Paybarah, Eliza Shapiro, Liam Stack and Tracey Tully contributed reporting.