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Mayor Declares State of Emergency in New York City Mayor Declares State of Emergency in New York City
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It’s Friday. Because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials are urging a reduction in gatherings. As such, we are temporarily suspending our event listings.It’s Friday. Because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials are urging a reduction in gatherings. As such, we are temporarily suspending our event listings.
Weather: Rainy in the morning, clearing and windy in the afternoon, with a high in the mid-60s. Cooler and mostly sunny over the weekend.Weather: Rainy in the morning, clearing and windy in the afternoon, with a high in the mid-60s. Cooler and mostly sunny over the weekend.
Alternate-side parking: In effect until April 9 (Holy Thursday).Alternate-side parking: In effect until April 9 (Holy Thursday).
In his most sweeping effort yet to contain the coronavirus, Governor Cuomo announced that New York State would restrict most gatherings of more than 500 people. Soon after, Mayor de Blasio declared a state of emergency in New York City.In his most sweeping effort yet to contain the coronavirus, Governor Cuomo announced that New York State would restrict most gatherings of more than 500 people. Soon after, Mayor de Blasio declared a state of emergency in New York City.
Across the state, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and public transit will be exempt from the restrictions on gatherings, which will go into effect for most venues today at 5 p.m., Mr. Cuomo said.Across the state, schools, hospitals, nursing homes and public transit will be exempt from the restrictions on gatherings, which will go into effect for most venues today at 5 p.m., Mr. Cuomo said.
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The announcement was an especially heavy blow to the theater industry, a crown jewel of New York City’s tourist trade, and came after cultural institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art said they would suspend visits and performances.The announcement was an especially heavy blow to the theater industry, a crown jewel of New York City’s tourist trade, and came after cultural institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art said they would suspend visits and performances.
As of yesterday afternoon, New York State had at least 328 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the governor said. The city, which had 95 confirmed coronavirus cases as of yesterday, could have 1,000 by next week, the mayor said.As of yesterday afternoon, New York State had at least 328 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, the governor said. The city, which had 95 confirmed coronavirus cases as of yesterday, could have 1,000 by next week, the mayor said.
Here’s what else you should know:Here’s what else you should know:
In his news conference yesterday, Mr. de Blasio cited the potential for major job losses. He also noted the possibility of large-scale evictions of renters, mass business closings and even food shortages.In his news conference yesterday, Mr. de Blasio cited the potential for major job losses. He also noted the possibility of large-scale evictions of renters, mass business closings and even food shortages.
Among the steps the mayor said the city could take under a state of emergency were closing public transit, ordering people off the streets and rationing supplies. Curfews could be imposed and streets could be closed to vehicles, he said.Among the steps the mayor said the city could take under a state of emergency were closing public transit, ordering people off the streets and rationing supplies. Curfews could be imposed and streets could be closed to vehicles, he said.
[Riders are ditching the subway as fear spreads.][Riders are ditching the subway as fear spreads.]
New York City, for the first time, closed some public schools. Yesterday, Mr. de Blasio announced the closings of two schools in the Bronx. He said that other schools would remain open but that assemblies, plays, after-school sports and other activities would be canceled.New York City, for the first time, closed some public schools. Yesterday, Mr. de Blasio announced the closings of two schools in the Bronx. He said that other schools would remain open but that assemblies, plays, after-school sports and other activities would be canceled.
Also, the Archdiocese of New York said it would close its elementary schools next week. The move will affect more than 19,000 students.Also, the Archdiocese of New York said it would close its elementary schools next week. The move will affect more than 19,000 students.
The state enacted restrictions in a “containment zone” in New Rochelle. The zone is a one-mile radius around a synagogue believed to be at the heart of New York’s coronavirus outbreak. The National Guard was deployed in the area, primarily to deliver food and to clean and sanitize buildings.The state enacted restrictions in a “containment zone” in New Rochelle. The zone is a one-mile radius around a synagogue believed to be at the heart of New York’s coronavirus outbreak. The National Guard was deployed in the area, primarily to deliver food and to clean and sanitize buildings.
The New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade was postponed: It is the first time the parade has been rescheduled in its more than 250 year history.The New York St. Patrick’s Day Parade was postponed: It is the first time the parade has been rescheduled in its more than 250 year history.
The N.B.A. and N.H.L. have both suspended their seasons. Also, the first game of the Big East tournament quarterfinals tipped off as scheduled at noon yesterday at Madison Square Garden, but the N.C.A.A. tournament was canceled at halftime, with St. John’s leading Creighton, 38-35.The N.B.A. and N.H.L. have both suspended their seasons. Also, the first game of the Big East tournament quarterfinals tipped off as scheduled at noon yesterday at Madison Square Garden, but the N.C.A.A. tournament was canceled at halftime, with St. John’s leading Creighton, 38-35.
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The Times’s Aaron Randle writes:The Times’s Aaron Randle writes:
Barbershops have become so culturally integral to black communities that they have been the setting of a blockbuster movie franchise, the focus of rigorous academic study and, most recently, the backdrop for LeBron James’s talk show.Barbershops have become so culturally integral to black communities that they have been the setting of a blockbuster movie franchise, the focus of rigorous academic study and, most recently, the backdrop for LeBron James’s talk show.
But not everyone experiences the barbershop in the same way.But not everyone experiences the barbershop in the same way.
“To many queer individuals,” said Khane Kutzwell, who owns a barbershop in Brooklyn called Camera Ready Kutz, “the barbershop can be hell.”“To many queer individuals,” said Khane Kutzwell, who owns a barbershop in Brooklyn called Camera Ready Kutz, “the barbershop can be hell.”
Before she became a barber, Ms. Kutzwell said, she had heard horror stories from her friends about getting haircuts. Women described male barbers who refused to execute styles they deemed “too manly.” Gay men spoke of being forced to sit, stone-faced and anxious, as homophobic slurs were used in the shop.Before she became a barber, Ms. Kutzwell said, she had heard horror stories from her friends about getting haircuts. Women described male barbers who refused to execute styles they deemed “too manly.” Gay men spoke of being forced to sit, stone-faced and anxious, as homophobic slurs were used in the shop.
Ms. Kutzwell, who identifies as queer, is one of several barbers catering to L.G.B.T. clients. She uses social media to connect with them.Ms. Kutzwell, who identifies as queer, is one of several barbers catering to L.G.B.T. clients. She uses social media to connect with them.
Updated June 1, 2020 Updated June 2, 2020
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.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.
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.
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.)
More than 40 million people — the equivalent of 1 in 4 U.S. workers — have filed for unemployment benefits since the pandemic took hold. One in five who were working in February reported losing a job or being furloughed in March or the beginning of April, data from a Federal Reserve survey released on May 14 showed, and that pain was highly concentrated among low earners. Fully 39 percent of former workers living in a household earning $40,000 or less lost work, compared with 13 percent in those making more than $100,000, a Fed official said.More than 40 million people — the equivalent of 1 in 4 U.S. workers — have filed for unemployment benefits since the pandemic took hold. One in five who were working in February reported losing a job or being furloughed in March or the beginning of April, data from a Federal Reserve survey released on May 14 showed, and that pain was highly concentrated among low earners. Fully 39 percent of former workers living in a household earning $40,000 or less lost work, compared with 13 percent in those making more than $100,000, a Fed official said.
Yes, but make sure you keep six feet of distance between you and people who don’t live in your home. Even if you just hang out in a park, rather than go for a jog or a walk, getting some fresh air, and hopefully sunshine, is a good idea.
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.
Charity Navigator, which evaluates charities using a numbers-based system, has a running list of nonprofits working in communities affected by the outbreak. You can give blood through the American Red Cross, and World Central Kitchen has stepped in to distribute meals in major cities.
Each week, Ms. Kutzwell sends her Camera Ready Kutz barbers emails discussing social strategy, and she asks them to tag their Instagram posts with hashtags that potential customers are likely to use when looking for shops: #QueerBarbers, #BlackBrooklynBarber and #LGBTSafeSpace.Each week, Ms. Kutzwell sends her Camera Ready Kutz barbers emails discussing social strategy, and she asks them to tag their Instagram posts with hashtags that potential customers are likely to use when looking for shops: #QueerBarbers, #BlackBrooklynBarber and #LGBTSafeSpace.
Ms. Kutzwell said her customers come to her looking for more than just a haircut.Ms. Kutzwell said her customers come to her looking for more than just a haircut.
“I sell self-esteem,” she said.“I sell self-esteem,” she said.
It’s Friday — hold your head up high.It’s Friday — hold your head up high.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
I found a great solid-wood side chair on the street many years ago. It was perched on top of a pile of black garbage bags.I found a great solid-wood side chair on the street many years ago. It was perched on top of a pile of black garbage bags.
I was on my way to work, so I took it into the office and then back to my apartment at the end of the day, happy to have made such a great find on the street.I was on my way to work, so I took it into the office and then back to my apartment at the end of the day, happy to have made such a great find on the street.
Clearing some of the clutter out of my apartment recently, I decided that the chair had served its purpose and I reluctantly took it to the recycling room in my building.Clearing some of the clutter out of my apartment recently, I decided that the chair had served its purpose and I reluctantly took it to the recycling room in my building.
Some time later, I bumped into my new neighbor in the hallway. His apartment is next door to mine. He asked if I’d like to come in and see his new table.Some time later, I bumped into my new neighbor in the hallway. His apartment is next door to mine. He asked if I’d like to come in and see his new table.
We were admiring the table when my eyes fell upon a familiar piece of furniture.We were admiring the table when my eyes fell upon a familiar piece of furniture.
“That’s my chair,” I blurted. “Where did you find it?”“That’s my chair,” I blurted. “Where did you find it?”
Outside the building, he said, perched on top of a pile of black garbage bags.Outside the building, he said, perched on top of a pile of black garbage bags.
— Connie Norkin— Connie Norkin
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