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43 Coronavirus Deaths and Over 5,600 Cases in N.Y.C. 43 Coronavirus Deaths and Over 5,600 Cases in N.Y.C.
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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.]
Late Friday, officials reported 5,683 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York City and 43 deaths. Earlier in the day, officials had put the number of cases at 5,151 and the number of deaths at 29.Late Friday, officials reported 5,683 confirmed coronavirus cases in New York City and 43 deaths. Earlier in the day, officials had put the number of cases at 5,151 and the number of deaths at 29.
As of late Friday, there were 736 confirmed cases in the Bronx (compared with 667 earlier in the day); 1,740 in Brooklyn (1,518); 1,402 in Manhattan (1,314); 1,514 in Queens (1,406); and 285 on Staten Island (242). Six cases were not linked to a specific borough.As of late Friday, there were 736 confirmed cases in the Bronx (compared with 667 earlier in the day); 1,740 in Brooklyn (1,518); 1,402 in Manhattan (1,314); 1,514 in Queens (1,406); and 285 on Staten Island (242). Six cases were not linked to a specific borough.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday issued a sweeping edict meant to compel New Yorkers to stay indoors as much as possible, ordering all nonessential businesses to keep their workers home as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state raced toward 8,000.Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday issued a sweeping edict meant to compel New Yorkers to stay indoors as much as possible, ordering all nonessential businesses to keep their workers home as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the state raced toward 8,000.
New York State, with 6 percent of the U.S. population, now accounts for around half of all cases in the country.New York State, with 6 percent of the U.S. population, now accounts for around half of all cases in the country.
Here are the highlights of Mr. Cuomo’s executive order, which takes effect Sunday at 8 p.m.:Here are the highlights of Mr. Cuomo’s executive order, which takes effect Sunday at 8 p.m.:
Healthy people under 70 should limit outdoor activity to getting groceries and medicine, but they may exercise, walk outside and participate in other noncontact physical activities if they stay six feet away from others.Healthy people under 70 should limit outdoor activity to getting groceries and medicine, but they may exercise, walk outside and participate in other noncontact physical activities if they stay six feet away from others.
Mass transit will keep running, but people should not use it unless they absolutely must. Roads will remain open.Mass transit will keep running, but people should not use it unless they absolutely must. Roads will remain open.
Nonessential gatherings of any size for any reason are banned.Nonessential gatherings of any size for any reason are banned.
There are stronger restrictions for people who are 70 and older, have compromised immune systems or have underlying illnesses. Those rules include wearing masks when in the company of others and not visiting households with multiple people.There are stronger restrictions for people who are 70 and older, have compromised immune systems or have underlying illnesses. Those rules include wearing masks when in the company of others and not visiting households with multiple people.
Businesses considered nonessential must keep all of their workers at home.Businesses considered nonessential must keep all of their workers at home.
Essential businesses that can stay open include: grocers and restaurants, health care providers, pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, banks, hardware stores, laundromats and cleaners, child-care providers, auto repair shops, utility companies, warehouses and distributors, delivery services, plumbers and other skilled contractors, animal-care providers, transportation providers, construction companies and many kinds of manufacturers.Essential businesses that can stay open include: grocers and restaurants, health care providers, pharmacies, gas stations, convenience stores, banks, hardware stores, laundromats and cleaners, child-care providers, auto repair shops, utility companies, warehouses and distributors, delivery services, plumbers and other skilled contractors, animal-care providers, transportation providers, construction companies and many kinds of manufacturers.
Businesses that violate the order will be fined and forced to close. The state does not plan to fine people who violate the regulations, Mr. Cuomo said.Businesses that violate the order will be fined and forced to close. The state does not plan to fine people who violate the regulations, Mr. Cuomo said.
“These provisions will be enforced,” the governor said at a briefing in Albany. “These are not helpful hints.”“These provisions will be enforced,” the governor said at a briefing in Albany. “These are not helpful hints.”
Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut issued an order similar to Mr. Cuomo’s on Friday, and Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said he planned to order on Saturday that all nonessential businesses in that state shut down as well.Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut issued an order similar to Mr. Cuomo’s on Friday, and Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said he planned to order on Saturday that all nonessential businesses in that state shut down as well.
For weeks, as the coronavirus has spread across the globe, New York officials have warned that a surge of cases could overwhelm the state’s health care system, jeopardizing thousands of patients.For weeks, as the coronavirus has spread across the globe, New York officials have warned that a surge of cases could overwhelm the state’s health care system, jeopardizing thousands of patients.
Now, it seems, the surge has arrived.Now, it seems, the surge has arrived.
In a startlingly quick ascent, New York reported on Friday that the state was closing in on 8,000 positive tests, about half of the cases in the United States. The number was 10 times higher than what was reported earlier in the week.In a startlingly quick ascent, New York reported on Friday that the state was closing in on 8,000 positive tests, about half of the cases in the United States. The number was 10 times higher than what was reported earlier in the week.
The sharp increase is thrusting the medical system toward a crisis point, officials said.The sharp increase is thrusting the medical system toward a crisis point, officials said.
In the Bronx, doctors at Lincoln Hospital and Health Center said they have only a few remaining ventilators for patients who needed them to breathe. In Brooklyn, doctors at Kings County Hospital Center say they are so low on supplies that they are reusing masks for up to a week, slathering them with hand sanitizer between shifts.In the Bronx, doctors at Lincoln Hospital and Health Center said they have only a few remaining ventilators for patients who needed them to breathe. In Brooklyn, doctors at Kings County Hospital Center say they are so low on supplies that they are reusing masks for up to a week, slathering them with hand sanitizer between shifts.
Some of the jump in New York’s cases can be traced to ramped-up testing, which the state began this week. But the escalation, and the response, could offer other states a glimpse of what might be in store if the virus continues to spread. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday urged residents to stay indoors and ordered nonessential businesses to keep workers home.Some of the jump in New York’s cases can be traced to ramped-up testing, which the state began this week. But the escalation, and the response, could offer other states a glimpse of what might be in store if the virus continues to spread. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Friday urged residents to stay indoors and ordered nonessential businesses to keep workers home.
As it prepares for the worst-case projections, the state is asking retired health care workers to volunteer to help. The city is considering trying to turn the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, the largest convention center in the country, into a makeshift hospital.As it prepares for the worst-case projections, the state is asking retired health care workers to volunteer to help. The city is considering trying to turn the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, the largest convention center in the country, into a makeshift hospital.
Friday afternoon, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York State stood at 7,845, according to the most recent data from the city and state — a jump of more than 2,000 from Thursday.Friday afternoon, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York State stood at 7,845, according to the most recent data from the city and state — a jump of more than 2,000 from Thursday.
The state had performed 10,000 tests overnight, bringing the total number of people tested in New York to 32,427, officials said. Around 1,250 people were hospitalized, a hospitalization rate of 18 percent, the governor said.The state had performed 10,000 tests overnight, bringing the total number of people tested in New York to 32,427, officials said. Around 1,250 people were hospitalized, a hospitalization rate of 18 percent, the governor said.
Mr. Cuomo said New York was now testing more people per capita than China or South Korea.Mr. Cuomo said New York was now testing more people per capita than China or South Korea.
As testing has ramped up rapidly in the state and the virus spreads, confirmed cases have grown at a breathtaking pace: When the week began, there were only about 700 cases in the state. Now there are about 10 times that.As testing has ramped up rapidly in the state and the virus spreads, confirmed cases have grown at a breathtaking pace: When the week began, there were only about 700 cases in the state. Now there are about 10 times that.
Mr. Murphy said on Friday that 890 people in New Jersey had tested positive for the virus and that 11 had died, up from nine on Thursday. In Connecticut, officials reported 35 new confirmed cases on Friday, bringing the state’s total to 194. Four Connecticut residents have died of the virus.Mr. Murphy said on Friday that 890 people in New Jersey had tested positive for the virus and that 11 had died, up from nine on Thursday. In Connecticut, officials reported 35 new confirmed cases on Friday, bringing the state’s total to 194. Four Connecticut residents have died of the virus.
Broadway producers have agreed to pay hundreds of actors, musicians, stagehands and others for the first few weeks of the industry’s shutdown, and to cover their health insurance for at least a month.Broadway producers have agreed to pay hundreds of actors, musicians, stagehands and others for the first few weeks of the industry’s shutdown, and to cover their health insurance for at least a month.
The “emergency relief agreement,” which was announced late Friday, was negotiated by the Broadway League, a trade group, with 14 labor unions representing various workers, including ushers, makeup artists and publicists.The “emergency relief agreement,” which was announced late Friday, was negotiated by the Broadway League, a trade group, with 14 labor unions representing various workers, including ushers, makeup artists and publicists.
The Broadway shutdown, prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, has cost thousands of people their jobs, and is causing trickle-down damage to many Times Square businesses that depend on theater patrons.The Broadway shutdown, prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, has cost thousands of people their jobs, and is causing trickle-down damage to many Times Square businesses that depend on theater patrons.
The industry, which was idled on March 12, had initially said it hoped to resume performances on April 13, but a reopening is now expected more likely to be in May or June.The industry, which was idled on March 12, had initially said it hoped to resume performances on April 13, but a reopening is now expected more likely to be in May or June.
Under the agreement, all unionized employees will be paid for the week that was cut short by the shutdown, and the next two weeks.Under the agreement, all unionized employees will be paid for the week that was cut short by the shutdown, and the next two weeks.
The Army Corps of Engineers has sent service members to tour hotels in New York City to figure out how to convert up to 10,000 vacant rooms into temporary hospital rooms amid the coronavirus outbreak, Army officials said on Friday.The Army Corps of Engineers has sent service members to tour hotels in New York City to figure out how to convert up to 10,000 vacant rooms into temporary hospital rooms amid the coronavirus outbreak, Army officials said on Friday.
The Corps had not yet decided where the temporary hospitals would be, but General Todd Semonite, the Corps’ commander, said that candidates included empty hotels and the Javits Center on Manhattan’s Far West Side.The Corps had not yet decided where the temporary hospitals would be, but General Todd Semonite, the Corps’ commander, said that candidates included empty hotels and the Javits Center on Manhattan’s Far West Side.
Mr. Cuomo wants the Corps to help build temporary hospitals, saying that he believes the state will have a disastrous shortage of hospital beds, particularly intensive-care beds.Mr. Cuomo wants the Corps to help build temporary hospitals, saying that he believes the state will have a disastrous shortage of hospital beds, particularly intensive-care beds.
General Semonite said that the Corps could turn empty hotels into intensive-care units, and could even convert hotel rooms into “negative pressure” rooms, which would prevent contamination from leaving the room and flowing into surrounding areas.General Semonite said that the Corps could turn empty hotels into intensive-care units, and could even convert hotel rooms into “negative pressure” rooms, which would prevent contamination from leaving the room and flowing into surrounding areas.
Early Friday, about 100 people lined up for coronavirus tests outside the emergency room at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, one of several public hospitals that the city Health Department said on Thursday would begin testing people for the virus by appointment only.Early Friday, about 100 people lined up for coronavirus tests outside the emergency room at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, one of several public hospitals that the city Health Department said on Thursday would begin testing people for the virus by appointment only.
The other public hospitals offering tests as of Friday included Bellevue, Harlem, Metropolitan, Kings County, Lincoln, Woodhull and Queens, officials said. Test centers are expected to open at Coney Island and Jacobi hospitals early next week. The city also plans to open several drive-through test sites at its hospitals.The other public hospitals offering tests as of Friday included Bellevue, Harlem, Metropolitan, Kings County, Lincoln, Woodhull and Queens, officials said. Test centers are expected to open at Coney Island and Jacobi hospitals early next week. The city also plans to open several drive-through test sites at its hospitals.
Officials said they expected to test 150 people a day at each of the centers, which were created to ensure that New Yorkers with moderate to severe symptoms had access to tests without going to emergency rooms.Officials said they expected to test 150 people a day at each of the centers, which were created to ensure that New Yorkers with moderate to severe symptoms had access to tests without going to emergency rooms.
Updated June 2, 2020 Updated June 5, 2020
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.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.
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.
Those who have mild symptoms, are not over 50 or do not have underlying health conditions should continue to stay home, practice social distancing and consult their health care providers if their symptoms do not subside in three to four days.Those who have mild symptoms, are not over 50 or do not have underlying health conditions should continue to stay home, practice social distancing and consult their health care providers if their symptoms do not subside in three to four days.
Officials in New Jersey said that more than 600 people had been tested by Friday afternoon at the state’s first drive-through testing center, quickly exceeding its capacity and causing anyone not already in line to be turned away.Officials in New Jersey said that more than 600 people had been tested by Friday afternoon at the state’s first drive-through testing center, quickly exceeding its capacity and causing anyone not already in line to be turned away.
Governor Murphy said that people who were still hoping to be tested at the site, at Bergen Community College in Paramus, should try again Saturday morning. A second drive-through site, at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, is expected to open on Monday.Governor Murphy said that people who were still hoping to be tested at the site, at Bergen Community College in Paramus, should try again Saturday morning. A second drive-through site, at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, is expected to open on Monday.
“To say there was pent-up demand would be the understatement of the century,” Mr. Murphy said on Friday.“To say there was pent-up demand would be the understatement of the century,” Mr. Murphy said on Friday.
The site was scheduled to close for the day at 4 p.m., and state officials said that only those in line by around 1:50 p.m. would be eligible for testing.The site was scheduled to close for the day at 4 p.m., and state officials said that only those in line by around 1:50 p.m. would be eligible for testing.
In Connecticut, officials in Darien decided to move the first drive-through testing center proposed for in the town because of “some logistics issues.” The center, which was supposed to open at Darien Town Hall, will instead open on Monday at Darien High School.In Connecticut, officials in Darien decided to move the first drive-through testing center proposed for in the town because of “some logistics issues.” The center, which was supposed to open at Darien Town Hall, will instead open on Monday at Darien High School.
Some Darien residents had objected to the Town Hall location.Some Darien residents had objected to the Town Hall location.
“Wow, this is maddening,” Luke Bronin, the mayor of Hartford, wrote on Twitter. “Public health needs to come before the convenience of homeowners offended by the location of the temporary test sites.”“Wow, this is maddening,” Luke Bronin, the mayor of Hartford, wrote on Twitter. “Public health needs to come before the convenience of homeowners offended by the location of the temporary test sites.”
Holy Name Medical Center, a midsize community hospital in Teaneck, N.J., has been at the center of an outbreak in Bergen County, which has about a quarter of both the state’s confirmed cases and deaths from the virus.Holy Name Medical Center, a midsize community hospital in Teaneck, N.J., has been at the center of an outbreak in Bergen County, which has about a quarter of both the state’s confirmed cases and deaths from the virus.
The hospital has cleared its pediatric wing to make space for people infected with the virus, where 29 people are being held in isolation, and has carved its emergency room in two areas, creating a modified coronavirus wing.The hospital has cleared its pediatric wing to make space for people infected with the virus, where 29 people are being held in isolation, and has carved its emergency room in two areas, creating a modified coronavirus wing.
On Friday, its chief executive, Mike Maron, said he had tested positive for the virus and was recovering at home.On Friday, its chief executive, Mike Maron, said he had tested positive for the virus and was recovering at home.
“As soon as I began developing symptoms, I self-quarantined and was tested,” Mr. Maron said.“As soon as I began developing symptoms, I self-quarantined and was tested,” Mr. Maron said.
Holy Name has tested 453 people for the coronavirus in tents set up outside its emergency room and the hospital has treated 83 patients who tested positive.Holy Name has tested 453 people for the coronavirus in tents set up outside its emergency room and the hospital has treated 83 patients who tested positive.
All local and select bus services in New York City will effectively be free starting on Monday as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which oversees the subway and buses, works to keep its operations going while also protecting employees.All local and select bus services in New York City will effectively be free starting on Monday as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which oversees the subway and buses, works to keep its operations going while also protecting employees.
The authority is asking riders to begin boarding buses through the rear door, which will allow for more space between riders and drivers at the front of buses, the agency said in a statement.The authority is asking riders to begin boarding buses through the rear door, which will allow for more space between riders and drivers at the front of buses, the agency said in a statement.
The changes do not apply to authority’s express bus lines. Riders must still board those buses from the front and pay, although they will not be allowed in the first three rows of seats.The changes do not apply to authority’s express bus lines. Riders must still board those buses from the front and pay, although they will not be allowed in the first three rows of seats.
“Rear-door boarding will help ensure a safe social distance,” said Sarah Feinberg, New York City Transit’s interim president. “The safety of our employees and customers is Priority One.”“Rear-door boarding will help ensure a safe social distance,” said Sarah Feinberg, New York City Transit’s interim president. “The safety of our employees and customers is Priority One.”
Reporting was contributed by Helene Cooper, Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura, Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Michael Gold, Christina Goldbaum, Joseph Goldstein, J. David Goodman, Matthew Haag, Jeffery C. Mays, Jesse McKinley, Andy Newman, Azi Paybarah, Michael Paulson, Brian Rosenthal, Ed Shanahan, Jeffrey E. Singer, Liam Stack, Tracey Tully and Neil Vigdor.Reporting was contributed by Helene Cooper, Kimiko de Freytas-Tamura, Luis Ferré-Sadurní, Michael Gold, Christina Goldbaum, Joseph Goldstein, J. David Goodman, Matthew Haag, Jeffery C. Mays, Jesse McKinley, Andy Newman, Azi Paybarah, Michael Paulson, Brian Rosenthal, Ed Shanahan, Jeffrey E. Singer, Liam Stack, Tracey Tully and Neil Vigdor.