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De Blasio Stays Firm on Keeping N.Y.C. Schools Open as Outbreak Spreads De Blasio Stays Firm on Keeping N.Y.C. Schools Open as Outbreak Spreads
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[This briefing has ended. For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area, read Saturday’s live coverage.][This briefing has ended. For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area, read Saturday’s live coverage.]
Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated on Friday that New York City’s public schools would remain open as long as possible.Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated on Friday that New York City’s public schools would remain open as long as possible.
The mayor stood firm on that point even as attendance plunged, three school buildings closed for the day after coronavirus cases were reported and the calls for schools to close from other officials and unions grew.The mayor stood firm on that point even as attendance plunged, three school buildings closed for the day after coronavirus cases were reported and the calls for schools to close from other officials and unions grew.
[This briefing has ended. For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area, read Saturday’s live coverage.][This briefing has ended. For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area, read Saturday’s live coverage.]
Mr. de Blasio, speaking at an evening news conference, said the question of whether to keep the schools open was more complex than some people were making it seem. Mass closings, he said, could shut schools down not just for the rest of the current academic year but potentially through the rest of 2020.Mr. de Blasio, speaking at an evening news conference, said the question of whether to keep the schools open was more complex than some people were making it seem. Mass closings, he said, could shut schools down not just for the rest of the current academic year but potentially through the rest of 2020.
“We shut down the school system, we might not see it for the rest of the school year, we might not see the beginning of the new school year,” he said. “And that weighs heavily on me.”“We shut down the school system, we might not see it for the rest of the school year, we might not see the beginning of the new school year,” he said. “And that weighs heavily on me.”
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has also resisted calls to close public schools across the state.Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has also resisted calls to close public schools across the state.
Even public health experts with dissenting views on whether entire school systems should be closed say that to be effective in protecting public health, such moves should be long-term, ideally for as long a threat like the novel coronavirus persists.Even public health experts with dissenting views on whether entire school systems should be closed say that to be effective in protecting public health, such moves should be long-term, ideally for as long a threat like the novel coronavirus persists.
The federal Centers for Disease Control said on Friday that “short to medium closures” did not have an impact on mitigating the spread of the virus, but that closings of eight to 20 weeks might have “some impact.” The C.D.C. also said that other countries that closed schools did not necessarily have more success in curbing the virus’s spread than those that did not.The federal Centers for Disease Control said on Friday that “short to medium closures” did not have an impact on mitigating the spread of the virus, but that closings of eight to 20 weeks might have “some impact.” The C.D.C. also said that other countries that closed schools did not necessarily have more success in curbing the virus’s spread than those that did not.
Hundreds of public school districts and private schools in the New York region have said they would close for varying periods of time.Hundreds of public school districts and private schools in the New York region have said they would close for varying periods of time.
Attendance in the city’s public schools plummeted to 68 percent on Friday from 85 percent the day before. Average daily attendance is 92 percent.Attendance in the city’s public schools plummeted to 68 percent on Friday from 85 percent the day before. Average daily attendance is 92 percent.
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 has 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 has not been confirmed.
Mr. de Blasio also said that if schools were closed for an extended period, children would congregate elsewhere and the disease would spread.Mr. de Blasio also said that if schools were closed for an extended period, children would congregate elsewhere and the disease would spread.
“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.”
While teachers’ union leaders urged the mayor to reconsider, the leader of 1199SEIU, another major union, supported Mr. de Blasio, citing concerns about health care workers and other unionized employees who cannot take time off if their children must stay home.While teachers’ union leaders urged the mayor to reconsider, the leader of 1199SEIU, another major union, supported Mr. de Blasio, citing concerns about health care workers and other unionized employees who cannot take time off if their children must stay home.
As of Friday afternoon, New York State had 421 confirmed coronavirus cases, most of them split between Westchester County and New York City, Mr. Cuomo said.As of Friday afternoon, New York State had 421 confirmed coronavirus cases, most of them split between Westchester County and New York City, Mr. Cuomo said.
There were 158 cases in Westchester County, which has 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 in Westchester County, which has 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.
The new totals were announced as New Yorkers prepared for a drastic shift in their daily lives. Limits on public gatherings in the state took effect at 5 p.m. Friday.The new totals were announced as New Yorkers prepared for a drastic shift in their daily lives. Limits on public gatherings in the state took effect at 5 p.m. Friday.
Mr. Cuomo said 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 said 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.”“My guess is there are thousands and thousands of cases walking around the State of New York.”
Fifty people in the state were hospitalized with the virus, Mr. Cuomo said, 13 of them in intensive care. The state has 3,200 I.C.U. beds available and lacks the capacity to create more, he said.Fifty people in the state were hospitalized with the virus, Mr. Cuomo said, 13 of them in intensive care. The state has 3,200 I.C.U. beds available and lacks the capacity to create more, he 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 suburb 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 suburb 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 cut off customers 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 cut off customers who could not pay their bills because of the broader impact of the virus.
Also on Friday, a trade group representing the developers and property managers of 150,000 rental units in New York City pledged not to execute eviction warrants for the next 90 days, except in cases related to criminal or other behavior that endangers other residents.Also on Friday, a trade group representing the developers and property managers of 150,000 rental units in New York City pledged not to execute eviction warrants for the next 90 days, except in cases related to criminal or other behavior that endangers other residents.
Separately, the leader of the correction officers’ union urged Mr. de Blasio on Friday to suspend visits to the city’s jails. Although there have not been any confirmed coronavirus cases among inmates or employees, the union’s president, Elias Husamudeen, said a single case “would create nothing but pandemonium.”Separately, the leader of the correction officers’ union urged Mr. de Blasio on Friday to suspend visits to the city’s jails. Although there have not been any confirmed coronavirus cases among inmates or employees, the union’s president, Elias Husamudeen, said a single case “would create nothing but pandemonium.”
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 he anticipated closing schools statewide.Mr. Murphy said he anticipated closing schools statewide.
“It is a when, and not an if,” he said.“It is a when, and not an if,” he said.
Among the infected: an emergency room doctor at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, officials said. Patients and co-workers with whom he had contact had been tested and none had tested positive, a hospital official said on Friday.Among the infected: an emergency room doctor at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson, officials said. Patients and co-workers with whom he had contact had been tested and none had tested positive, a hospital official said on Friday.
In a boon to New Jersey’s ability to test for the virus, Hackensack Meridian Health, which operates 17 hospitals and more than 500 patient-care locations, won the approval of federal and state authorities for its coronavirus test, enabling it to get results in hours rather than days.In a boon to New Jersey’s ability to test for the virus, Hackensack Meridian Health, which operates 17 hospitals and more than 500 patient-care locations, won the approval of federal and state authorities for its coronavirus test, enabling it to get results in hours rather than 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.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.
A day after New York officials declared a state of emergency, shoppers flooded stores and emptied shelves as they prepared for the unknown.A day after New York officials declared a state of emergency, shoppers flooded stores and emptied shelves as they prepared for the unknown.
At 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.At 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 left, and no garbanzo beans, coffee or chips.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 left, and no garbanzo beans, coffee or chips.
Once reserved for hurricanes and snowstorms, the frantic pursuit of groceries and household goods has been grown more intense in the era of the coronavirus.Once reserved for hurricanes and snowstorms, the frantic pursuit of groceries and household goods has been grown more intense in the era of the coronavirus.
New York City police officers have formally accused their department of failing to adequately equip them to do their jobs during the outbreak.New York City police officers have formally accused their department of failing to adequately equip them to do their jobs during the outbreak.
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.
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 by 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 by not providing enough respirator masks or cleaning supplies.
A Police Department spokesman said 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 in the past two weeks more than a million safety supplies, including gloves and surgical and respiratory masks, had been distributed to station houses.
But on Friday, union officials identified dozens of station houses and other locations where there were still no or short supplies of masks and gloves.But on Friday, union officials identified dozens of station houses and other locations where there were still no or short supplies of masks and gloves.
Officers are being asked to place surgical masks on some people they interact with if they believe the people could be infected with the virus, officials said. Officers will have access to N-95 respiratory masks for personal use if a supervisor feels it is warranted, officials said.Officers are being asked to place surgical masks on some people they interact with if they believe the people could be infected with the virus, officials said. Officers will have 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 station houses.The department has also hired 100 additional cleaners to disinfect station houses.
No police department employees have tested positive for coronavirus.No police department employees have tested positive for coronavirus.
The New York Police Department is 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 is 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 in Manhattan, a 23-year-old woman of Asian descent was pushed and slapped by a woman in her 20s who made anti-Asian comments, the police said.On Tuesday morning in Manhattan, a 23-year-old woman of Asian descent was pushed and slapped by a woman in her 20s who made anti-Asian comments, the police said.
Later that day, on the Upper East Side, a young man kicked a 59-year-old man of Asian descent to the ground and also yelled anti-Asian statements, officials said.Later that day, on the Upper East Side, a young man kicked a 59-year-old man of Asian descent to the ground and also 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 shoved by a man who 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 shoved by a man who 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 dioceses that cover the rest of the city, several suburban New York counties, western Connecticut and northern New JerseyThe dioceses covering Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island announced the closings on Friday, the day after similar announcements by dioceses that cover the rest of the city, several suburban New York counties, western Connecticut and northern New Jersey
All Catholic high schools on Long Island will also be closed next week. 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. 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 would continue to celebrate Mass, although parishioners were 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 would continue to celebrate Mass, although parishioners were under no religious obligation to attend Sunday services.
The decisions were a departure from moves by other large East Coast archdioceses. But the New York archdiocese, 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 East Coast archdioceses. But the New York archdiocese, 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 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 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.