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As Testing Expands, Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in N.Y.C. Near 2,000 As Testing Expands, Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus in N.Y.C. Near 2,000
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[This briefing has ended. For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area, read Thursday’s live coverage.][This briefing has ended. For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area, read Thursday’s live coverage.]
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York provided new numbers on Wednesday that showed 2,382 people in the state had tested positive for the coronavirus, an increase of more than 1,000 since Tuesday. Mayor Bill de Blasio said later in the day that 1,871 people in New York City had tested positive, compared with 814 on Tuesday.Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York provided new numbers on Wednesday that showed 2,382 people in the state had tested positive for the coronavirus, an increase of more than 1,000 since Tuesday. Mayor Bill de Blasio said later in the day that 1,871 people in New York City had tested positive, compared with 814 on Tuesday.
Mr. Cuomo attributed much of the jump to an increase in testing. Of the 14,597 people to be tested so far, nearly 5,000 were tested on Tuesday.Mr. Cuomo attributed much of the jump to an increase in testing. Of the 14,597 people to be tested so far, nearly 5,000 were tested on Tuesday.
In New Jersey, officials said on Wednesday that another 162 people had tested positive for the virus, raising the state’s total of confirmed cases to 427. Officials also said there had been three more deaths linked to the virus, bringing New Jersey’s total to five.In New Jersey, officials said on Wednesday that another 162 people had tested positive for the virus, raising the state’s total of confirmed cases to 427. Officials also said there had been three more deaths linked to the virus, bringing New Jersey’s total to five.
Officials in Connecticut said on Wednesday that a man in his 80s who had been hospitalized at Danbury Hospital had died from the virus, the state’s first known death linked to the virus.Officials in Connecticut said on Wednesday that a man in his 80s who had been hospitalized at Danbury Hospital had died from the virus, the state’s first known death linked to the virus.
In the past week, as testing has expanded and more people have gotten sick, the number of people to test positive for the virus in New York State has increased 42 percent a day on average.In the past week, as testing has expanded and more people have gotten sick, the number of people to test positive for the virus in New York State has increased 42 percent a day on average.
“You are at a point of deciding: How many people are going to live, how many people are going to die?” Mr. Cuomo said.“You are at a point of deciding: How many people are going to live, how many people are going to die?” Mr. Cuomo said.
One of the confirmed cases was an inmate at New York City’s sprawling Rikers Island jail complex, the Department of Correction said on Wednesday. That came hours after the correction officers’ union said that one of its members had the virus. There are about 5,400 inmates in the city’s jails, many of them at Rikers.One of the confirmed cases was an inmate at New York City’s sprawling Rikers Island jail complex, the Department of Correction said on Wednesday. That came hours after the correction officers’ union said that one of its members had the virus. There are about 5,400 inmates in the city’s jails, many of them at Rikers.
Mr. Cuomo emphasized throughout the day that his priority remained halting the virus’s spread, not the economic fallout from the mandatory closings businesses and other restrictions imposed as a result of the outbreak.Mr. Cuomo emphasized throughout the day that his priority remained halting the virus’s spread, not the economic fallout from the mandatory closings businesses and other restrictions imposed as a result of the outbreak.
“The crisis at hand is a public health crisis,” he said. “Once we get past that we’ll deal with the economic crisis.”“The crisis at hand is a public health crisis,” he said. “Once we get past that we’ll deal with the economic crisis.”
Mr. Cuomo also issued a statewide order that no business have more than half its employees leave their homes to come to work.Mr. Cuomo also issued a statewide order that no business have more than half its employees leave their homes to come to work.
“We’ll see if that reduces the spread,” he said. “If it doesn’t slow the spread, then we will reduce the numbers even further.”“We’ll see if that reduces the spread,” he said. “If it doesn’t slow the spread, then we will reduce the numbers even further.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio said late Wednesday that more than 1,000 retired medical workers in New York City had answered his appeal the day before for volunteers to help in the city’s response.Mayor Bill de Blasio said late Wednesday that more than 1,000 retired medical workers in New York City had answered his appeal the day before for volunteers to help in the city’s response.
“We need their help more than ever,” Mr. de Blasio said on Twitter.“We need their help more than ever,” Mr. de Blasio said on Twitter.
Inmates in New York City’s jail system with underlying medical issues, including those with pre-existing conditions, could be released in the coming days in a bid to stem the coronavirus from spreading in its correction facilities, Mr. de Blasio said late Wednesday.Inmates in New York City’s jail system with underlying medical issues, including those with pre-existing conditions, could be released in the coming days in a bid to stem the coronavirus from spreading in its correction facilities, Mr. de Blasio said late Wednesday.
In an interview on the radio station WCBS, Mr. de Blasio said that inmates who were being held on “minor” charges might also be released. The city has about 5,400 inmates in custody.In an interview on the radio station WCBS, Mr. de Blasio said that inmates who were being held on “minor” charges might also be released. The city has about 5,400 inmates in custody.
The push to identify inmates who could be released came as city officials announced that a person in custody at the sprawling Rikers Island jail complex was infected, raising fears that the virus could circulate in its close quarters.The push to identify inmates who could be released came as city officials announced that a person in custody at the sprawling Rikers Island jail complex was infected, raising fears that the virus could circulate in its close quarters.
The mayor’s office is working with the city’s five district attorneys on the plan, which could involve the release of inmates who are over 50 and have health problems, according to city officials.The mayor’s office is working with the city’s five district attorneys on the plan, which could involve the release of inmates who are over 50 and have health problems, according to city officials.
Officials with the district attorneys’ offices are trying to identify inmates considered safe to be released and those who are not, according to the two people briefed on the plan.Officials with the district attorneys’ offices are trying to identify inmates considered safe to be released and those who are not, according to the two people briefed on the plan.
The city could release inmates who are being held on parole violations, the people said, although doing so would require the state Board of Parole’s approval. Judges might also have to sign off on the release of some inmates.The city could release inmates who are being held on parole violations, the people said, although doing so would require the state Board of Parole’s approval. Judges might also have to sign off on the release of some inmates.
“Defense attorneys are free to make whatever applications they like to the court,” a spokesman for the state court system said. “Judges will rule on those individual judicial determinations, on a case-by-case basis, as they do in any other circumstance.”“Defense attorneys are free to make whatever applications they like to the court,” a spokesman for the state court system said. “Judges will rule on those individual judicial determinations, on a case-by-case basis, as they do in any other circumstance.”
In the radio interview, Mr. de Blasio said that “we’ve got to balance here public safety with the very real concern about health in the jails.”In the radio interview, Mr. de Blasio said that “we’ve got to balance here public safety with the very real concern about health in the jails.”
“That’s something we’re going to be looking at every single day,” he said.“That’s something we’re going to be looking at every single day,” he said.
Mr. Cuomo also said on Wednesday that President Trump had agreed to dispatch a 1,000-bed hospital ship to New York Harbor as the state struggles to deal with a stark jump in coronavirus cases. The governor’s office later clarified was not expected to arrive until April.Mr. Cuomo also said on Wednesday that President Trump had agreed to dispatch a 1,000-bed hospital ship to New York Harbor as the state struggles to deal with a stark jump in coronavirus cases. The governor’s office later clarified was not expected to arrive until April.
The ship, the U.S.N.S. Comfort, has previously been deployed to natural disaster zones, including to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017.The ship, the U.S.N.S. Comfort, has previously been deployed to natural disaster zones, including to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in 2017.
“It has operating rooms,” Mr. Cuomo said. Drawing further on the U.S. military, Mr. Cuomo said he would meet with the Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday as he seeks to rapidly add hospital beds.“It has operating rooms,” Mr. Cuomo said. Drawing further on the U.S. military, Mr. Cuomo said he would meet with the Army Corps of Engineers on Wednesday as he seeks to rapidly add hospital beds.
Although Mr. Cuomo said the president had said he would dispatch the 894-foot ship “immediately,” Jonathan Hoffman, a Pentagon spokesman, told reporters at a news conference on Wednesday that the vessel was undergoing repairs in Norfolk, Va., and that it would be weeks before it sailed for New York.Although Mr. Cuomo said the president had said he would dispatch the 894-foot ship “immediately,” Jonathan Hoffman, a Pentagon spokesman, told reporters at a news conference on Wednesday that the vessel was undergoing repairs in Norfolk, Va., and that it would be weeks before it sailed for New York.
A New Rochelle lawyer who was New York State’s second confirmed coronavirus patient and who had been in critical condition is recovering, his wife said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.A New Rochelle lawyer who was New York State’s second confirmed coronavirus patient and who had been in critical condition is recovering, his wife said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.
The lawyer, Lawrence Garbuz, 50, was one of the first people in New York known to have the virus. The discovery on March 2 that he was infected alerted the authorities that the virus was circulating in New York through so-called community spread.The lawyer, Lawrence Garbuz, 50, was one of the first people in New York known to have the virus. The discovery on March 2 that he was infected alerted the authorities that the virus was circulating in New York through so-called community spread.
“Lawrence is awake and alert and seems to be on the road to full recovery,” his wife, Adina Lewis Garbuz, wrote. “He still has healing to do but is on a very good trajectory.”“Lawrence is awake and alert and seems to be on the road to full recovery,” his wife, Adina Lewis Garbuz, wrote. “He still has healing to do but is on a very good trajectory.”
Mr. Garbuz, who, with his wife, owns a small law firm in Midtown Manhattan, went to a hospital in Bronxville on Feb. 29. As his illness worsened, he was transferred to a hospital in New York City, intubated and put on a ventilator to help him breathe.Mr. Garbuz, who, with his wife, owns a small law firm in Midtown Manhattan, went to a hospital in Bronxville on Feb. 29. As his illness worsened, he was transferred to a hospital in New York City, intubated and put on a ventilator to help him breathe.
While he was being treated, the number of cases of the virus in the state ballooned, with many of them clustered in Westchester County and connected to a synagogue in New Rochelle that Mr. Garbuz and his family attend.While he was being treated, the number of cases of the virus in the state ballooned, with many of them clustered in Westchester County and connected to a synagogue in New Rochelle that Mr. Garbuz and his family attend.
Ms. Garbuz said that when he husband awoke and learned how the outbreak had widened, he struggled to understand it.Ms. Garbuz said that when he husband awoke and learned how the outbreak had widened, he struggled to understand it.
“He is trying to comprehend a world where no one goes out, no social gatherings, no religious services, no Purim!!” she wrote. “But he seems to be quickly adding it all up.”“He is trying to comprehend a world where no one goes out, no social gatherings, no religious services, no Purim!!” she wrote. “But he seems to be quickly adding it all up.”
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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.
Scientists around the country have tried to identify everyday materials that do a good job of filtering microscopic particles. In recent tests, HEPA furnace filters scored high, as did vacuum cleaner bags, fabric similar to flannel pajamas and those of 600-count pillowcases. Other materials tested included layered coffee filters and scarves and bandannas. These scored lower, but still captured a small percentage of particles.Scientists around the country have tried to identify everyday materials that do a good job of filtering microscopic particles. In recent tests, HEPA furnace filters scored high, as did vacuum cleaner bags, fabric similar to flannel pajamas and those of 600-count pillowcases. Other materials tested included layered coffee filters and scarves and bandannas. These scored lower, but still captured a small percentage of particles.
A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.
The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.
The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.
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.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Mr. Cuomo said on Wednesday that 108 people who had tested positive for the virus in New York had recovered and were no longer hospitalized. Because he was still in the hospital, Mr. Garbuz was not included in that count.Mr. Cuomo said on Wednesday that 108 people who had tested positive for the virus in New York had recovered and were no longer hospitalized. Because he was still in the hospital, Mr. Garbuz was not included in that count.
State lawmakers in New York and across the United States are trying to balance their official duties with concern about getting the coronavirus as the outbreak spreads and tens of millions of Americans drastically alter their everyday activities.State lawmakers in New York and across the United States are trying to balance their official duties with concern about getting the coronavirus as the outbreak spreads and tens of millions of Americans drastically alter their everyday activities.
In Albany, N.Y., where two State Assembly members have the virus, state senators have been voting either one at a time or in small groups in nearly empty chambers. In Boston, public hearings have been postponed, while legislators in California and Mississippi, among other states, are not expected to return to work until the crisis concludes.In Albany, N.Y., where two State Assembly members have the virus, state senators have been voting either one at a time or in small groups in nearly empty chambers. In Boston, public hearings have been postponed, while legislators in California and Mississippi, among other states, are not expected to return to work until the crisis concludes.
After the two Assembly members, Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron, both Brooklyn Democrats, tested positive for the virus, legislative sessions were canceled, other lawmakers and staff members sought tests and lawmakers’ priorities shifted.After the two Assembly members, Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron, both Brooklyn Democrats, tested positive for the virus, legislative sessions were canceled, other lawmakers and staff members sought tests and lawmakers’ priorities shifted.
Past debates about criminal justice reform and climate change have faded, overtaken by financial concerns as states grapple with swelling unemployment figures and the possibility that tax receipts will plummet.Past debates about criminal justice reform and climate change have faded, overtaken by financial concerns as states grapple with swelling unemployment figures and the possibility that tax receipts will plummet.
“There’s got to be a 21st-century way to deal with this,” said Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell, 59, a Manhattan Democrat, who drove to Albany in a car full of sanitary wipes and rubber gloves “to push a button.”“There’s got to be a 21st-century way to deal with this,” said Assemblyman Daniel O’Donnell, 59, a Manhattan Democrat, who drove to Albany in a car full of sanitary wipes and rubber gloves “to push a button.”
“I’m not a hypochondriac,” he said. “But I’m very anxious about this.”“I’m not a hypochondriac,” he said. “But I’m very anxious about this.”
On Wednesday, local health officials expressed alarm that the virus was spreading quickly in two of Brooklyn’s tightly knit Hasidic neighborhoods, citing what they said was a spike in confirmed cases in recent days.On Wednesday, local health officials expressed alarm that the virus was spreading quickly in two of Brooklyn’s tightly knit Hasidic neighborhoods, citing what they said was a spike in confirmed cases in recent days.
More than 100 people tested positive for the virus at urgent care centers in the Borough Park and Williamsburg sections.More than 100 people tested positive for the virus at urgent care centers in the Borough Park and Williamsburg sections.
The state’s health commissioner, Howard Zucker, said his office was aware of the high number of cases in Borough Park and was investigating it as a possible cluster, or interconnected group of cases that can be traced to the same source. Such a group emerged in New Rochelle this month.The state’s health commissioner, Howard Zucker, said his office was aware of the high number of cases in Borough Park and was investigating it as a possible cluster, or interconnected group of cases that can be traced to the same source. Such a group emerged in New Rochelle this month.
“There’s two possibilities,” Dr. Zucker said. “There’s a lot of testing that’s going on or potentially one or more individuals that have been infected. So that’s something that’s new on the radar and we’re investigating that.”“There’s two possibilities,” Dr. Zucker said. “There’s a lot of testing that’s going on or potentially one or more individuals that have been infected. So that’s something that’s new on the radar and we’re investigating that.”
A spokeswoman for Mr. de Blasio said late Wednesday that the city’s health commissioner had reviewed the Borough Park cases and did not find a common link among them.A spokeswoman for Mr. de Blasio said late Wednesday that the city’s health commissioner had reviewed the Borough Park cases and did not find a common link among them.
“At this time, she does NOT believe there is any cluster,” the spokeswoman, Freddi Goldstein, said on Twitter.“At this time, she does NOT believe there is any cluster,” the spokeswoman, Freddi Goldstein, said on Twitter.
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The State Department of Correction confirmed on Wednesday that a correction officer at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and a civilian staff member in Albany had tested positive for the virus.The State Department of Correction confirmed on Wednesday that a correction officer at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and a civilian staff member in Albany had tested positive for the virus.
Additionally, a correction officer at a checkpoint leading to New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex tested positive for the virus, a union official said on Wednesday.Additionally, a correction officer at a checkpoint leading to New York City’s Rikers Island jail complex tested positive for the virus, a union official said on Wednesday.
Two female officers with the Transportation Security Administration at Kennedy International Airport left work on Wednesday after learning that they had the virus, according to Hydrick Thomas, the president of AFGE TSA Council 100, the union that represents transportation security officers at airports. The officers are sisters, he said.Two female officers with the Transportation Security Administration at Kennedy International Airport left work on Wednesday after learning that they had the virus, according to Hydrick Thomas, the president of AFGE TSA Council 100, the union that represents transportation security officers at airports. The officers are sisters, he said.
One of the officers works at Terminal 4, which handles international flights; the other works at Terminal 5, which is mainly used by JetBlue. The agency said that both officers worked in checked baggage rooms, where they did not have direct contact with travelers.One of the officers works at Terminal 4, which handles international flights; the other works at Terminal 5, which is mainly used by JetBlue. The agency said that both officers worked in checked baggage rooms, where they did not have direct contact with travelers.
“The officers are receiving medical care and are quarantined at home,” the agency said.“The officers are receiving medical care and are quarantined at home,” the agency said.
Jonah Engel Bromwich, Alan Feuer, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Michael Gold, Christina Goldbaum, Matthew Haag, Tim Herrera, Patrick McGeehan, Sarah Maslin Nir, Andy Newman, Jan Ransom, Liam Stack and Zolan Kanno-Youngs contributed reporting.Jonah Engel Bromwich, Alan Feuer, Thomas Gibbons-Neff, Michael Gold, Christina Goldbaum, Matthew Haag, Tim Herrera, Patrick McGeehan, Sarah Maslin Nir, Andy Newman, Jan Ransom, Liam Stack and Zolan Kanno-Youngs contributed reporting.