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As of Friday afternoon, New York State had 421 confirmed coronavirus cases, with the number of cases in Westchester County and New York City nearly equal, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.As of Friday afternoon, New York State had 421 confirmed coronavirus cases, with the number of cases in Westchester County and New York City nearly equal, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said.
There were 158 cases of the virus in Westchester County, home to one of the largest clusters of the virus in the country, and 154 in New York City, officials said. The number of cases in the city had tripled since Wednesday.There were 158 cases of the virus in Westchester County, home to one of the largest clusters of the virus in the country, and 154 in New York City, officials said. The number of cases in the city had tripled since Wednesday.
On Nassau County, on Long Island, officials declared a state of emergency. The county has 51 confirmed coronavirus cases.On Nassau County, on Long Island, officials declared a state of emergency. The county has 51 confirmed coronavirus cases.
The new totals were announced as New York residents prepared for a drastic shift in their daily lives over the weekend. Limits on public gatherings in the state take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.The new totals were announced as New York residents prepared for a drastic shift in their daily lives over the weekend. Limits on public gatherings in the state take effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Cuomo urged against panic, saying, as he has before, that jumps in the number of cases were more a reflection of the state’s ability to test people than of the outbreak’s severity.Mr. Cuomo urged against panic, saying, as he has before, that jumps in the number of cases were more a reflection of the state’s ability to test people than of the outbreak’s severity.
“My guess is there are thousands and thousands of cases walking around the State of New York,” he said, noting that the steady increase in the official count does not capture the full picture of the virus’s spread.“My guess is there are thousands and thousands of cases walking around the State of New York,” he said, noting that the steady increase in the official count does not capture the full picture of the virus’s spread.
Fifty people in the state who have the virus were hospitalized, Mr. Cuomo said. Thirteen were in intensive care units. The state has 3,200 I.C.U. beds available and does not have the capacity to create more, Mr. Cuomo said.Fifty people in the state who have the virus were hospitalized, Mr. Cuomo said. Thirteen were in intensive care units. The state has 3,200 I.C.U. beds available and does not have the capacity to create more, Mr. Cuomo said.
New York officials have pushed to increase the state’s ability to test for the coronavirus. On Friday, the federal government said that it would allow the state’s health department to authorize local labs to perform coronavirus tests.New York officials have pushed to increase the state’s ability to test for the coronavirus. On Friday, the federal government said that it would allow the state’s health department to authorize local labs to perform coronavirus tests.
By next week, New York could be conducting 6,000 tests a day, Mr. Cuomo said. On Friday, the state opened a “drive through” testing facility in New Rochelle, a city north of New York City that has been at the center of the epidemic in the state.By next week, New York could be conducting 6,000 tests a day, Mr. Cuomo said. On Friday, the state opened a “drive through” testing facility in New Rochelle, a city north of New York City that has been at the center of the epidemic in the state.
Several developments on Friday reflected the economic toll the outbreak is expected to take.Several developments on Friday reflected the economic toll the outbreak is expected to take.
For New Yorkers who are laid off as a result of the coronavirus, Mr. Cuomo said the state would waive the seven-day waiting period for unemployment insurance. He also said he was directing utilities not to halt electricity, gas or water service to those who could not pay their bills because of the broader impact of the virus.For New Yorkers who are laid off as a result of the coronavirus, Mr. Cuomo said the state would waive the seven-day waiting period for unemployment insurance. He also said he was directing utilities not to halt electricity, gas or water service to those who could not pay their bills because of the broader impact of the virus.
A trade group representing at least 29 developers and property managers in New York City who together control more than 150,000 rental units, pledged not to execute any eviction warrants for the next 90 days in response to the spread of Coronavirus.A trade group representing at least 29 developers and property managers in New York City who together control more than 150,000 rental units, pledged not to execute any eviction warrants for the next 90 days in response to the spread of Coronavirus.
Exceptions will be made for warrants related to criminal or negligent behavior that jeopardize the health and safety of other residents.Exceptions will be made for warrants related to criminal or negligent behavior that jeopardize the health and safety of other residents.
Also on Friday, the leader of the correction officers’ union urged Mr. de Blasio to suspend visits to the city’s jails. Although there have not been any confirmed coronavirus cases in the jails among inmates or employees, the union’s president, Elias Husamudeen, said that a single case “would create nothing but pandemonium.”Also on Friday, the leader of the correction officers’ union urged Mr. de Blasio to suspend visits to the city’s jails. Although there have not been any confirmed coronavirus cases in the jails among inmates or employees, the union’s president, Elias Husamudeen, said that a single case “would create nothing but pandemonium.”
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Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said on Friday that the state had 50 coronavirus cases, with 21 new ones confirmed. Fifteen of the state’s total were in Bergen County. A staff member at Princeton University also tested positive, the university said.Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said on Friday that the state had 50 coronavirus cases, with 21 new ones confirmed. Fifteen of the state’s total were in Bergen County. A staff member at Princeton University also tested positive, the university said.
Mr. Murphy said that he anticipated a statewide closing of schools was in the future.Mr. Murphy said that he anticipated a statewide closing of schools was in the future.
“It is a when, and not an if,” Mr. Murphy said on Friday, adding that the state was working with school districts to plan for extended closings.“It is a when, and not an if,” Mr. Murphy said on Friday, adding that the state was working with school districts to plan for extended closings.
In Paterson, N.J., an emergency room doctor at a hospital tested positive for coronavirus. In Paterson, N.J., an emergency room doctor at a hospital tested positive for the coronavirus.
Dr. James N. Pruden, medical director for emergency preparedness at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, is hospitalized with the virus. Patients and co-workers he had contact with have been tested and none have tested positive, a hospital official saidthe hospital’s president and chief executive, Kevin J. Slavin, said on Friday.Dr. James N. Pruden, medical director for emergency preparedness at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, is hospitalized with the virus. Patients and co-workers he had contact with have been tested and none have tested positive, a hospital official saidthe hospital’s president and chief executive, Kevin J. Slavin, said on Friday.
Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network with 17 hospitals and more than 500 patient-care locations, won authorization from federal and state authorities for its coronavirus test, enabling the network to get results in hours, not several days.Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network with 17 hospitals and more than 500 patient-care locations, won authorization from federal and state authorities for its coronavirus test, enabling the network to get results in hours, not several days.
In Connecticut, officials announced six new cases, bringing the total there to 11. About 30 percent of the state’s school districts have closed schools for Monday, affecting about 56 percent of the Connecticut’s students, officials said.In Connecticut, officials announced six new cases, bringing the total there to 11. About 30 percent of the state’s school districts have closed schools for Monday, affecting about 56 percent of the Connecticut’s students, officials said.
Large gatherings scheduled to take place at Connecticut’s state parks, like weddings, have been suspended.Large gatherings scheduled to take place at Connecticut’s state parks, like weddings, have been suspended.
Mr. de Blasio reiterated on Friday that New York City’s public schools would remain open, even as three schools closed for the day after coronavirus cases were reported, and more than three in 10 students were absent.Mr. de Blasio reiterated on Friday that New York City’s public schools would remain open, even as three schools closed for the day after coronavirus cases were reported, and more than three in 10 students were absent.
“There are three pillars to protecting this city and the long-term health and safety of our people: our schools, our mass transit and our health care system,” Mr. de Blasio said. “Those three are interrelated deeply. You take one out of the equation and it affects the others. My goal is to keep all three of those going.”“There are three pillars to protecting this city and the long-term health and safety of our people: our schools, our mass transit and our health care system,” Mr. de Blasio said. “Those three are interrelated deeply. You take one out of the equation and it affects the others. My goal is to keep all three of those going.”
The schools that closed on Friday were the Richard Hungerford School on Staten Island, where a student tested positive; the Brooklyn Occupational Training Center, where a teacher tested positive; and Brooklyn College Academy, after a Brooklyn College student self-reported a case that had not been confirmed.The schools that closed on Friday were the Richard Hungerford School on Staten Island, where a student tested positive; the Brooklyn Occupational Training Center, where a teacher tested positive; and Brooklyn College Academy, after a Brooklyn College student self-reported a case that had not been confirmed.
Attendance in New York City public schools plummeted to 68 percent on Friday from 85 percent the day before. By comparison, average daily attendance is typically 92 percent.Attendance in New York City public schools plummeted to 68 percent on Friday from 85 percent the day before. By comparison, average daily attendance is typically 92 percent.
The city school system is so large, however, that even the sharply lower rate meant that well over 680,000 children were in school.The city school system is so large, however, that even the sharply lower rate meant that well over 680,000 children were in school.
Some of New York City’s schools encouraged parents to keep even mildly sick children at home, saying that absences would be excused.Some of New York City’s schools encouraged parents to keep even mildly sick children at home, saying that absences would be excused.
Mr. de Blasio defended his decision to keep schools open despite a drumbeat of criticism.Mr. de Blasio defended his decision to keep schools open despite a drumbeat of criticism.
“This is the kind of decision making you have to approach in a way that has nothing to do with everyday normal,” he said. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s popular or not, you have to do what you think is right.”“This is the kind of decision making you have to approach in a way that has nothing to do with everyday normal,” he said. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s popular or not, you have to do what you think is right.”
On Friday afternoon, the leader of 1199SEIU, a major union, supported the mayor’s position, citing concerns about health care workers and other unionized employees who cannot take time off if their children have to stay home from school.On Friday afternoon, the leader of 1199SEIU, a major union, supported the mayor’s position, citing concerns about health care workers and other unionized employees who cannot take time off if their children have to stay home from school.
At an earlier news conference on Friday, Mr. Cuomo had also resisted calls to close public schools across the state, saying it was not clear that mass closings would make a major difference as the virus spreads.At an earlier news conference on Friday, Mr. Cuomo had also resisted calls to close public schools across the state, saying it was not clear that mass closings would make a major difference as the virus spreads.
A day after New York officials declared a state of emergency, shoppers flooded stores and emptied shelves as they sought to stockpile groceries and household items to prepare for the unknown.A day after New York officials declared a state of emergency, shoppers flooded stores and emptied shelves as they sought to stockpile groceries and household items to prepare for the unknown.
Inside a Target store at Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, customers snatched up hand soap, lotion, detergent, vitamins and paper products. Cold and flu medicines were completely sold out.Inside a Target store at Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn, customers snatched up hand soap, lotion, detergent, vitamins and paper products. Cold and flu medicines were completely sold out.
Soon after the 9 a.m. opening at a Trader Joe’s in Hoboken, N.J., a line of nervous customers stretched along the block in the rain, waiting to pick through the mostly bare shelves inside. There was no chicken available, no garbanzo beans, coffee or chips. The store was unstaffed.Soon after the 9 a.m. opening at a Trader Joe’s in Hoboken, N.J., a line of nervous customers stretched along the block in the rain, waiting to pick through the mostly bare shelves inside. There was no chicken available, no garbanzo beans, coffee or chips. The store was unstaffed.
Once reserved for hurricanes and snowstorms, the frantic pursuit of groceries and household goods has been pushed to a more intense level amid the spread of the new coronavirus.Once reserved for hurricanes and snowstorms, the frantic pursuit of groceries and household goods has been pushed to a more intense level amid the spread of the new coronavirus.
New York City police officers have formally accused their department of failing to adequately equip them to safely patrol the city during the outbreak.New York City police officers have formally accused their department of failing to adequately equip them to safely patrol the city during the outbreak.
In a complaint filed this week, the Police Benevolent Association, which represents 24,000 officers, said the department had violated federal workplace-safety laws by not training officers on how to interact with the public as the virus spreads and of not providing enough respirator masks or cleaning supplies.In a complaint filed this week, the Police Benevolent Association, which represents 24,000 officers, said the department had violated federal workplace-safety laws by not training officers on how to interact with the public as the virus spreads and of not providing enough respirator masks or cleaning supplies.
A Police Department spokesman said that the accusations were based on outdated information and that in the past two weeks more than a million safety supplies, including gloves and surgical and respiratory masks, had been distributed to station houses.A Police Department spokesman said that the accusations were based on outdated information and that in the past two weeks more than a million safety supplies, including gloves and surgical and respiratory masks, had been distributed to station houses.
Police officers are being asked to place surgical masks on people if they believe that they may be infected with the virus, officials said. Officers will have also access to N-95 respiratory masks for personal use if a supervisor feels it is warranted, officials said.Police officers are being asked to place surgical masks on people if they believe that they may be infected with the virus, officials said. Officers will have also access to N-95 respiratory masks for personal use if a supervisor feels it is warranted, officials said.
The department has also hired 100 additional cleaners to disinfect police precincts.The department has also hired 100 additional cleaners to disinfect police precincts.
No police department employees have tested positive for coronavirus.No police department employees have tested positive for coronavirus.
The New York Police Department said it was investigating at least three incidents that occurred in Manhattan this week as potential anti-Asian bias crimes connected to the spread of the coronavirus.The New York Police Department said it was investigating at least three incidents that occurred in Manhattan this week as potential anti-Asian bias crimes connected to the spread of the coronavirus.
On Tuesday morning, a 23-year-old woman of Asian descent was pushed and slapped by another woman in Manhattan, the police said. The suspect, a woman in her 20s, made anti-Asian comments.On Tuesday morning, a 23-year-old woman of Asian descent was pushed and slapped by another woman in Manhattan, the police said. The suspect, a woman in her 20s, made anti-Asian comments.
Later that day, on the Upper East Side, a young man approached a 59-year-old man of Asian descent from behind, kicked him to the ground and yelled anti-Asian statements, officials said.Later that day, on the Upper East Side, a young man approached a 59-year-old man of Asian descent from behind, kicked him to the ground and yelled anti-Asian statements, officials said.
And late Thursday, the police said, a 47-year-old Asian man walking to a bus stop in Forest Hills, Queens, was approached by another man who shoved him, made anti-Asian comments and asked why he was not wearing a mask.And late Thursday, the police said, a 47-year-old Asian man walking to a bus stop in Forest Hills, Queens, was approached by another man who shoved him, made anti-Asian comments and asked why he was not wearing a mask.
Most Catholic elementary schools across the New York region will be closed next week.Most Catholic elementary schools across the New York region will be closed next week.
The dioceses covering Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island announced the closings on Friday, the day after similar announcements by the Archdiocese of New York, which covers the rest of the city and some suburban counties; the Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn.; and the Archdiocese of Newark, which covers much of northern New Jersey.The dioceses covering Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island announced the closings on Friday, the day after similar announcements by the Archdiocese of New York, which covers the rest of the city and some suburban counties; the Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn.; and the Archdiocese of Newark, which covers much of northern New Jersey.
All Catholic high schools on Long Island will also be closed next week. Some other Catholic high schools are closing on a school-by-school basis.All Catholic high schools on Long Island will also be closed next week. Some other Catholic high schools are closing on a school-by-school basis.
The Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn also said that most of their parishes will continue to celebrate Mass, although parishioners are under no religious obligation to attend Sunday services.The Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn also said that most of their parishes will continue to celebrate Mass, although parishioners are under no religious obligation to attend Sunday services.
The decisions were a departure from moves by other large archdioceses on the East Coast. But the Archdiocese of New York, one of the nation’s most influential, said Catholics should exercise “their prudential judgment” in deciding whether to attend.The decisions were a departure from moves by other large archdioceses on the East Coast. But the Archdiocese of New York, one of the nation’s most influential, said Catholics should exercise “their prudential judgment” in deciding whether to attend.
On Thursday, the archdiocese of Washington, D.C., canceled Mass until further notice and the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., said Mass could be canceled this weekend.On Thursday, the archdiocese of Washington, D.C., canceled Mass until further notice and the Archdiocese of Newark, N.J., said Mass could be canceled this weekend.
The chief administrative judge of New York State announced on Friday that no new jury trials would be held in around 350 state courthouses starting on Monday.The chief administrative judge of New York State announced on Friday that no new jury trials would be held in around 350 state courthouses starting on Monday.
In an official memorandum, the judge, Lawrence K. Marks, also said that no new grand juries would be empaneled starting Monday except under “exceptional circumstances,” a move that will significantly reduce the number of new criminal cases moving through the court system.In an official memorandum, the judge, Lawrence K. Marks, also said that no new grand juries would be empaneled starting Monday except under “exceptional circumstances,” a move that will significantly reduce the number of new criminal cases moving through the court system.
Court officials in New Jersey made a similar move.Court officials in New Jersey made a similar move.
Reporting was contributed by Jonah Engel Bromwich, Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Alan Feuer, Michael Gold, Christina Goldbaum, Nicole Hong, Rebecca Liebson, Jeffery C. Mays, Jesse McKinley, Andy Newman, Sharon Otterman, Azi Paybarah, Jan Ransom, Edgar Sandoval, Eliza Shapiro, Ashley Southall, Liam Stack, Katie Thomas, Tracey Tully, Ali Watkins and Benjamin Weiser.Reporting was contributed by Jonah Engel Bromwich, Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Alan Feuer, Michael Gold, Christina Goldbaum, Nicole Hong, Rebecca Liebson, Jeffery C. Mays, Jesse McKinley, Andy Newman, Sharon Otterman, Azi Paybarah, Jan Ransom, Edgar Sandoval, Eliza Shapiro, Ashley Southall, Liam Stack, Katie Thomas, Tracey Tully, Ali Watkins and Benjamin Weiser.