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It’s Tuesday, and St. Patrick’s Day.It’s Tuesday, and St. Patrick’s Day.
Weather: Showers in the morning, with a high in the mid-50s.Weather: Showers in the morning, with a high in the mid-50s.
Alternate-side parking: In effect until April 9 (Holy Thursday).Alternate-side parking: In effect until April 9 (Holy Thursday).
Yesterday brought dizzying changes to life in New York City, as the abrupt decision to close the city’s public schools began taking effect.Yesterday brought dizzying changes to life in New York City, as the abrupt decision to close the city’s public schools began taking effect.
The restaurant and nightlife industries were also shut to customers last night. And with that, a city whose lifeblood was its thousands of bars and eateries — from steakhouses to neighborhood bars — was bereft of them.The restaurant and nightlife industries were also shut to customers last night. And with that, a city whose lifeblood was its thousands of bars and eateries — from steakhouses to neighborhood bars — was bereft of them.
[Get the latest news and updates on the coronavirus in the New York region.][Get the latest news and updates on the coronavirus in the New York region.]
Under Mayor de Blasio’s order, restaurants are allowed to serve only takeout meals or deliveries, and yesterday the city announced that bars could sell cocktails for delivery.Under Mayor de Blasio’s order, restaurants are allowed to serve only takeout meals or deliveries, and yesterday the city announced that bars could sell cocktails for delivery.
Storefronts were shuttered, businesses were left reeling and workers were furloughed. The sudden flood of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits swamped New York State’s Labor Department, trying to replace some of their lost income.Storefronts were shuttered, businesses were left reeling and workers were furloughed. The sudden flood of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits swamped New York State’s Labor Department, trying to replace some of their lost income.
Within hours, frustrated applicants were complaining on social media about not being able to apply online. Some said the state’s system was crashing throughout the day.Within hours, frustrated applicants were complaining on social media about not being able to apply online. Some said the state’s system was crashing throughout the day.
[“We’re completely lost”: Coronavirus hits New York restaurants.][“We’re completely lost”: Coronavirus hits New York restaurants.]
It was all part of two days of a rapid-fire series of news and policy changes over the coronavirus:It was all part of two days of a rapid-fire series of news and policy changes over the coronavirus:
Governor Cuomo announced that all schools in the state would close for at least two weeks.Governor Cuomo announced that all schools in the state would close for at least two weeks.
Some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Empire State Building, were shut.Some of the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Empire State Building, were shut.
A police chief tested positive for the virus, and an investigator for the city’s Department of Correction who had tested positive for the virus died.A police chief tested positive for the virus, and an investigator for the city’s Department of Correction who had tested positive for the virus died.
The city jail system suspended visits starting tomorrow.The city jail system suspended visits starting tomorrow.
New York City was working to add 8,200 hospital beds.New York City was working to add 8,200 hospital beds.
The state court system postponed many criminal cases indefinitely. It announced that it would stop performing all but its most essential functions and that hearings would be delayed or conducted via video.The state court system postponed many criminal cases indefinitely. It announced that it would stop performing all but its most essential functions and that hearings would be delayed or conducted via video.
The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced broad restrictions on public life, banning gatherings of more than 50 people across all three states. They ordered casinos, gyms and movie theaters closed at 8 p.m. yesterday.The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced broad restrictions on public life, banning gatherings of more than 50 people across all three states. They ordered casinos, gyms and movie theaters closed at 8 p.m. yesterday.
Groceries, gas stations, pharmacies and some other businesses will stay open.Groceries, gas stations, pharmacies and some other businesses will stay open.
Officials said there were no plans to close the region’s public transit, which is crucial for health care workers to get to their jobs.Officials said there were no plans to close the region’s public transit, which is crucial for health care workers to get to their jobs.
Yesterday afternoon, the mayor announced 463 coronavirus cases in the city, the largest concentration in New York State. The state reported 967 confirmed cases, up from 729 on Sunday, and 10 deaths. Seven of those were in the city.Yesterday afternoon, the mayor announced 463 coronavirus cases in the city, the largest concentration in New York State. The state reported 967 confirmed cases, up from 729 on Sunday, and 10 deaths. Seven of those were in the city.
With the troubling news yesterday, it became clearer that the virus’s threat to the city’s economy could be much worse than the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks or Hurricane Sandy.With the troubling news yesterday, it became clearer that the virus’s threat to the city’s economy could be much worse than the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks or Hurricane Sandy.
[N.Y.C.’s economy could be ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak.][N.Y.C.’s economy could be ravaged by the coronavirus outbreak.]
Mr. Cuomo renewed his request for the Army Corps of Engineers to be deployed to help create more hospital beds, and he criticized the Trump administration’s response to the crisis, causing a sparring match on Twitter with President Trump.Mr. Cuomo renewed his request for the Army Corps of Engineers to be deployed to help create more hospital beds, and he criticized the Trump administration’s response to the crisis, causing a sparring match on Twitter with President Trump.
The governor also said the state would mobilize the National Guard and work with construction unions and private developers to find locations for temporary health care facilities.The governor also said the state would mobilize the National Guard and work with construction unions and private developers to find locations for temporary health care facilities.
Mr. de Blasio promised financial relief for businesses and workers affected by the decision to close bars and restaurants, and he cited the need for a federal relief program.Mr. de Blasio promised financial relief for businesses and workers affected by the decision to close bars and restaurants, and he cited the need for a federal relief program.
Also yesterday, the mayor was widely criticized for taking his daily trip from Gracie Mansion in Manhattan to his gym in Brooklyn, after days of urging New Yorkers to limit public contact.Also yesterday, the mayor was widely criticized for taking his daily trip from Gracie Mansion in Manhattan to his gym in Brooklyn, after days of urging New Yorkers to limit public contact.
Mayor Resisted Harsh Steps on Virus. Then Aides Said They’d Quit.Mayor Resisted Harsh Steps on Virus. Then Aides Said They’d Quit.
The Met Gala Has Been Postponed ‘Indefinitely’The Met Gala Has Been Postponed ‘Indefinitely’
Once-Accused Al Qaeda Sympathizer Goes HomeOnce-Accused Al Qaeda Sympathizer Goes Home
Upheaval at Fashion Institute Over Accusations of RacismUpheaval at Fashion Institute Over Accusations of Racism
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The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.
The ice cream chain Ample Hills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying the decision was not related to the coronavirus. [Eater New York]The ice cream chain Ample Hills filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying the decision was not related to the coronavirus. [Eater New York]
A man shot an acquaintance in a Bronx hair salon before shooting himself; both survived. [Pix11.com]A man shot an acquaintance in a Bronx hair salon before shooting himself; both survived. [Pix11.com]
What life looks like for one of 3,600 homeless people living on New York City streets. [Gothamist]What life looks like for one of 3,600 homeless people living on New York City streets. [Gothamist]
The coronavirus outbreak is keeping many New Yorkers indoors. But even from home, you can enjoy some of the city’s offerings.The coronavirus outbreak is keeping many New Yorkers indoors. But even from home, you can enjoy some of the city’s offerings.
For antsy toddlers, there is Union Square Play, a space on East 18th Street for small children. It has closed temporarily and has shifted activities online, with free streams of classes and events for parents.For antsy toddlers, there is Union Square Play, a space on East 18th Street for small children. It has closed temporarily and has shifted activities online, with free streams of classes and events for parents.
This morning at 10, it will stream a live performance by Ramblin’ Dan, offering upbeat music for toddlers. Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m., he will offer a musical wind-down for nap time.This morning at 10, it will stream a live performance by Ramblin’ Dan, offering upbeat music for toddlers. Tomorrow at 12:30 p.m., he will offer a musical wind-down for nap time.
Culture-seekers can enjoy online offerings from many of the cultural institutions in the city that have closed temporarily.Culture-seekers can enjoy online offerings from many of the cultural institutions in the city that have closed temporarily.
This week, the Metropolitan Opera began streaming nightly performances at 7:30 p.m. of selections from the Met’s collection of HD presentations from the past 14 years.This week, the Metropolitan Opera began streaming nightly performances at 7:30 p.m. of selections from the Met’s collection of HD presentations from the past 14 years.
Updated June 5, 2020 Updated June 12, 2020
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.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
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.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.
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.)
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.
Because the videos remain available for 20 hours, you can still catch last night’s stream of a 2010 version of “Carmen” conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Tonight will feature a 2008 performance of “La Bohème.”Because the videos remain available for 20 hours, you can still catch last night’s stream of a 2010 version of “Carmen” conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Tonight will feature a 2008 performance of “La Bohème.”
Tomorrow and Thursday will bring works by Verdi. Friday and Saturday will be devoted to Donizetti.Tomorrow and Thursday will bring works by Verdi. Friday and Saturday will be devoted to Donizetti.
“We’d like to provide some grand opera solace to opera lovers in these extraordinarily difficult times,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager.“We’d like to provide some grand opera solace to opera lovers in these extraordinarily difficult times,” said Peter Gelb, the Met’s general manager.
The New York Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center are also streaming performances.The New York Philharmonic and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center are also streaming performances.
[Art galleries are responding to the virus outbreak with online viewing rooms.][Art galleries are responding to the virus outbreak with online viewing rooms.]
For museum-goers, the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers The Met 360, an immersive video series exploring the Met’s art and architecture. It offers virtual tours of the Great Hall, the Temple of Dendur and the Arms and Armor Galleries, as well as the Cloisters museum and the Met Breuer.For museum-goers, the Metropolitan Museum of Art offers The Met 360, an immersive video series exploring the Met’s art and architecture. It offers virtual tours of the Great Hall, the Temple of Dendur and the Arms and Armor Galleries, as well as the Cloisters museum and the Met Breuer.
As for the Whitney, its Watch and Listen page online offers discussions with artists, and other presentations related to the collection.As for the Whitney, its Watch and Listen page online offers discussions with artists, and other presentations related to the collection.
It’s Tuesday — stay connected.It’s Tuesday — stay connected.
The sun had come out after days of spring showers. We haggled for our wedding bands in Chinatown, bought flowers on the Lower East Side and took the J to the Marriage Bureau.The sun had come out after days of spring showers. We haggled for our wedding bands in Chinatown, bought flowers on the Lower East Side and took the J to the Marriage Bureau.
It was like a happy D.M.V.: Everyone was excited; no one was in a rush. We exchanged the rings in front of a cheerful bureaucrat and two of our closest friends.It was like a happy D.M.V.: Everyone was excited; no one was in a rush. We exchanged the rings in front of a cheerful bureaucrat and two of our closest friends.
From there, we floated over to a bar, and then to Russ & Daughters for herring and lox. Instead of cake, we had babka.From there, we floated over to a bar, and then to Russ & Daughters for herring and lox. Instead of cake, we had babka.
Everywhere we went, people smiled and congratulated us. I was too giddy to be shy about the attention my gown and bouquet were attracting to our little group.Everywhere we went, people smiled and congratulated us. I was too giddy to be shy about the attention my gown and bouquet were attracting to our little group.
The rain didn’t start again until later that night.The rain didn’t start again until later that night.
— Natalie Cohen— Natalie Cohen
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