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N.Y.C. Death Toll Passes 1,000 as Mayor Pleads for More Help N.Y.C. Death Toll Passes 1,000 as Mayor Pleads for More Help
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[This briefing has ended. For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area, read Wednesday’s live coverage.][This briefing has ended. For the latest updates on the coronavirus outbreak in the New York area, read Wednesday’s live coverage.]
More than 500 paramedics and emergency medical technicians, 2,000 nurses and 250 ambulances are heading to New York City from across the United States to shore up a health care system that is being buried under an avalanche of coronavirus patients, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday.More than 500 paramedics and emergency medical technicians, 2,000 nurses and 250 ambulances are heading to New York City from across the United States to shore up a health care system that is being buried under an avalanche of coronavirus patients, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Tuesday.
The mayor’s remarks came with the city’s death toll at 932 and more than 40,000 virus cases confirmed. Hours later, city officials reported that 1,096 people had died of the virus.The mayor’s remarks came with the city’s death toll at 932 and more than 40,000 virus cases confirmed. Hours later, city officials reported that 1,096 people had died of the virus.
The mayor announced the arriving reinforcements while speaking at the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, which is being converted to an emergency hospital amid a surge in virus patients in the borough, especially at Elmhurst Hospital.The mayor announced the arriving reinforcements while speaking at the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, which is being converted to an emergency hospital amid a surge in virus patients in the borough, especially at Elmhurst Hospital.
“Very soon this is going to be 350 hospital beds to protect the lives of New Yorkers,” Mr. de Blasio said, noting that 135 additional ambulances and 270 paramedics had already arrived.“Very soon this is going to be 350 hospital beds to protect the lives of New Yorkers,” Mr. de Blasio said, noting that 135 additional ambulances and 270 paramedics had already arrived.
As the number of cases and hospitalizations continues to rise rapidly, Mr. de Blasio said the city’s needs for equipment and medical workers remained vast, and immediate.As the number of cases and hospitalizations continues to rise rapidly, Mr. de Blasio said the city’s needs for equipment and medical workers remained vast, and immediate.
“This coming Sunday, April 5, is a demarcation line,” he said, zeroing in again on what he has called a critical date. “This is the point at which we must be prepared for next week when we expect a huge increase in the number of cases.”“This coming Sunday, April 5, is a demarcation line,” he said, zeroing in again on what he has called a critical date. “This is the point at which we must be prepared for next week when we expect a huge increase in the number of cases.”
He said he had asked the White House for 1,000 nurses, 350 respiratory therapists and 150 doctors from the military and the reserves.He said he had asked the White House for 1,000 nurses, 350 respiratory therapists and 150 doctors from the military and the reserves.
“I have reiterated that need and that request and I have to say in many ways it’s a demand because this is about saving lives in time,” the mayor said.“I have reiterated that need and that request and I have to say in many ways it’s a demand because this is about saving lives in time,” the mayor said.
The mayor also said that the city would be closing 10 playgrounds where people had not been adhering to social-distancing rules. He did deliver a small piece of welcome news for the city’s car owners: Alternate-side parking rules would be suspended for another two weeks.The mayor also said that the city would be closing 10 playgrounds where people had not been adhering to social-distancing rules. He did deliver a small piece of welcome news for the city’s car owners: Alternate-side parking rules would be suspended for another two weeks.
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said on Tuesday morning that 332 more people had died in New York since the day before, bringing the state’s virus-related death toll to 1,550.Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said on Tuesday morning that 332 more people had died in New York since the day before, bringing the state’s virus-related death toll to 1,550.
As he delivered the news, his younger brother, Chris Cuomo, 49, a CNN anchor, announced that he had tested positive for the virus. The governor later said his brother had a fever, shortness of breath and chills.As he delivered the news, his younger brother, Chris Cuomo, 49, a CNN anchor, announced that he had tested positive for the virus. The governor later said his brother had a fever, shortness of breath and chills.
The governor has appeared on his brother’s show regularly since the outbreak began, offering their sibling rivalry to viewers as a humorous diversion from the drumbeat of grim news.On Sunday night, the governor even teased his brother for broadcasting from his basement, where, it turns out, the younger Mr. Cuomo was quarantined as of Tuesday.The governor has appeared on his brother’s show regularly since the outbreak began, offering their sibling rivalry to viewers as a humorous diversion from the drumbeat of grim news.On Sunday night, the governor even teased his brother for broadcasting from his basement, where, it turns out, the younger Mr. Cuomo was quarantined as of Tuesday.
“Everyone is subject to this virus,” the governor said on Monday. He added that his brother, whom he called his best friend, was strong — “not as strong as he thinks” — and that he would be fine.“Everyone is subject to this virus,” the governor said on Monday. He added that his brother, whom he called his best friend, was strong — “not as strong as he thinks” — and that he would be fine.
Mr. Cuomo has invoked his family throughout the crisis as a reference point for others about how the disease was affecting their loved ones. But Tuesday was the first time the governor spoke about the disease striking his own family.Mr. Cuomo has invoked his family throughout the crisis as a reference point for others about how the disease was affecting their loved ones. But Tuesday was the first time the governor spoke about the disease striking his own family.
He used his brother’s illness to demonstrate the importance of social distancing, even from family members, saying that two weeks ago he had talked his brother out of letting their mother, who lives alone, stay at his house.He used his brother’s illness to demonstrate the importance of social distancing, even from family members, saying that two weeks ago he had talked his brother out of letting their mother, who lives alone, stay at his house.
“If my brother still had my mother at his house,” he said, “chances are she may very well have been exposed, and then we would be looking at a different situation than just my brother sitting in his basement for two weeks.”“If my brother still had my mother at his house,” he said, “chances are she may very well have been exposed, and then we would be looking at a different situation than just my brother sitting in his basement for two weeks.”
More updates from Tuesday:More updates from Tuesday:
The daily number of new deaths in New York State has increased 31 percent a day on average for the past week, and the death toll has tripled in four days.The daily number of new deaths in New York State has increased 31 percent a day on average for the past week, and the death toll has tripled in four days.
The statewide number of confirmed cases increased by 9,298, to 75,795.The statewide number of confirmed cases increased by 9,298, to 75,795.
The number of patients hospitalized passed 10,900, up 15 percent from Monday. Of those, 2,710 were in intensive care rooms with ventilators.The number of patients hospitalized passed 10,900, up 15 percent from Monday. Of those, 2,710 were in intensive care rooms with ventilators.
Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey announced 2,196 new virus cases, bringing the state’s total to 18, 696. There were 69 new fatalities, including two men in their 30s, bringing the total to 267.Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey announced 2,196 new virus cases, bringing the state’s total to 18, 696. There were 69 new fatalities, including two men in their 30s, bringing the total to 267.
Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut announced 557 new virus cases, bringing the state’s total to 3,128. Thirty-three more people had died of the virus, bringing the number of fatalities to 69, state health officials said.Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut announced 557 new virus cases, bringing the state’s total to 3,128. Thirty-three more people had died of the virus, bringing the number of fatalities to 69, state health officials said.
Last week, with Elmhurst Hospital overwhelmed by the coronavirus crisis, Dr. Colleen Smith took The New York Times inside the emergency room, filming the struggle that she and her colleagues faced trying to treat the surge in patients.Last week, with Elmhurst Hospital overwhelmed by the coronavirus crisis, Dr. Colleen Smith took The New York Times inside the emergency room, filming the struggle that she and her colleagues faced trying to treat the surge in patients.
On Tuesday, Dr. Smith disclosed that she had since tested positive for the virus. She was at home in quarantine with mild symptoms, she said.On Tuesday, Dr. Smith disclosed that she had since tested positive for the virus. She was at home in quarantine with mild symptoms, she said.
In the video report, Dr. Smith described the concerns that workers at the hospital had because of their repeated exposure to the illness. Elmhurst, a public hospital, is among the hardest-hit hospitals in a city that has become the U.S. epicenter of the outbreak.In the video report, Dr. Smith described the concerns that workers at the hospital had because of their repeated exposure to the illness. Elmhurst, a public hospital, is among the hardest-hit hospitals in a city that has become the U.S. epicenter of the outbreak.
“The anxiety of this situation is really overwhelming,” she said. “We’re exposed over and over again.”“The anxiety of this situation is really overwhelming,” she said. “We’re exposed over and over again.”
Mr. de Blasio said on Tuesday that the city’s Human Rights Commission would investigate the firing of an Amazon worker who led a walkout of a Staten Island warehouse over health and safety concerns.Mr. de Blasio said on Tuesday that the city’s Human Rights Commission would investigate the firing of an Amazon worker who led a walkout of a Staten Island warehouse over health and safety concerns.
The warehouse walkout on Monday preceded a sickout on Tuesday by Whole Foods Market employees. The two job actions underscored a fact of American life brought into sharp focus by the coronavirus outbreak: the inequality that defines the country’s work force.The warehouse walkout on Monday preceded a sickout on Tuesday by Whole Foods Market employees. The two job actions underscored a fact of American life brought into sharp focus by the coronavirus outbreak: the inequality that defines the country’s work force.
While many white-collar workers answer emails and craft PowerPoint slides from home, service workers and laborers — those who still have jobs — have continued to report to work, putting themselves and their families in the path of the virus.While many white-collar workers answer emails and craft PowerPoint slides from home, service workers and laborers — those who still have jobs — have continued to report to work, putting themselves and their families in the path of the virus.
“There’s absolutely racial and class inequities baked into this crisis,” Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat who represents parts of Queens and the Bronx, said of the protests in a radio interview on Tuesday.“There’s absolutely racial and class inequities baked into this crisis,” Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat who represents parts of Queens and the Bronx, said of the protests in a radio interview on Tuesday.
The Staten Island worker who was fired, Christian Smalls, said he had advised a visibly ill colleague to go home last week. She later tested positive for the virus.The Staten Island worker who was fired, Christian Smalls, said he had advised a visibly ill colleague to go home last week. She later tested positive for the virus.
Mr. Smalls said he told management that the center should close for two weeks because there was no way to know how many other workers had been infected.Mr. Smalls said he told management that the center should close for two weeks because there was no way to know how many other workers had been infected.
“She had been there the previous week,” Mr. Smalls said of his colleague, adding that other workers at the facility were complaining of symptoms like fever. “We don’t know how long she’s been positive.”“She had been there the previous week,” Mr. Smalls said of his colleague, adding that other workers at the facility were complaining of symptoms like fever. “We don’t know how long she’s been positive.”
Not long after the protest on Monday, an Amazon spokeswoman said by email that Mr. Smalls had been fired because he had violated social-distancing guidelines and had come to the site Monday after having been told to stay home, “further putting the teams at risk.”Not long after the protest on Monday, an Amazon spokeswoman said by email that Mr. Smalls had been fired because he had violated social-distancing guidelines and had come to the site Monday after having been told to stay home, “further putting the teams at risk.”
Mr. de Blasio said that if Mr. Smalls had been fired for raising health and safety concerns, “That would be a violation of our city human rights law. We would act on it immediately.”Mr. de Blasio said that if Mr. Smalls had been fired for raising health and safety concerns, “That would be a violation of our city human rights law. We would act on it immediately.”
He said the New York City sheriff’s office had visited the Staten Island warehouse to ensure that social-distancing rules were being followed and would do so throughout the week.He said the New York City sheriff’s office had visited the Staten Island warehouse to ensure that social-distancing rules were being followed and would do so throughout the week.
The true economic toll of all but shutting down New York City to stem the spread of the coronavirus is likely to become clearer on Wednesday when April rent is due.The true economic toll of all but shutting down New York City to stem the spread of the coronavirus is likely to become clearer on Wednesday when April rent is due.
In just a month’s time, the lives of millions of New Yorkers have been turned upside down, with many of them losing their jobs and now worrying about paying their bills.In just a month’s time, the lives of millions of New Yorkers have been turned upside down, with many of them losing their jobs and now worrying about paying their bills.
“It’s gotten to this point where I really cannot pay rent because doing so would jeopardize my ability to buy food or basically survive,” said Henry True, 24, a musician and freelancer who pays $600 a month for a bedroom in a shared apartment in Brooklyn.“It’s gotten to this point where I really cannot pay rent because doing so would jeopardize my ability to buy food or basically survive,” said Henry True, 24, a musician and freelancer who pays $600 a month for a bedroom in a shared apartment in Brooklyn.
No one knows for sure how many renters in New York City will have a hard time paying, but landlords and the real estate industry say they are bracing for perhaps as many 40 percent of tenants, if not more, skipping their April payments.No one knows for sure how many renters in New York City will have a hard time paying, but landlords and the real estate industry say they are bracing for perhaps as many 40 percent of tenants, if not more, skipping their April payments.
There are about 5.4 million renters in the city, about two-thirds of the population. If a large share of them cannot make rent, landlords, especially smaller ones that operate on thin margins, will be unable to pay their own bills, property owners said.There are about 5.4 million renters in the city, about two-thirds of the population. If a large share of them cannot make rent, landlords, especially smaller ones that operate on thin margins, will be unable to pay their own bills, property owners said.
“I’m trying not to panic,” said Christopher Athineos, whose family owns nine apartment buildings in Brooklyn with about 150 tenants. “In my lifetime and even my parents’ and grandparents’ lifetime, we have never seen anything like this.”“I’m trying not to panic,” said Christopher Athineos, whose family owns nine apartment buildings in Brooklyn with about 150 tenants. “In my lifetime and even my parents’ and grandparents’ lifetime, we have never seen anything like this.”
Central Park, one of the world’s best-known gathering places, was to begin receiving hospital patients in its East Meadow on Tuesday as the city transforms itself in extraordinary ways.Central Park, one of the world’s best-known gathering places, was to begin receiving hospital patients in its East Meadow on Tuesday as the city transforms itself in extraordinary ways.
With the help of the nonprofit group Samaritan’s Purse, a 68-bed tented field hospital was erected in the meadow to treat virus patients from Mount Sinai Health System’s hospitals in Brooklyn and Queens.With the help of the nonprofit group Samaritan’s Purse, a 68-bed tented field hospital was erected in the meadow to treat virus patients from Mount Sinai Health System’s hospitals in Brooklyn and Queens.
Although it will get patients from Mount Sinai, the hospital will be operated by Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical Christian disaster-relief charity.Although it will get patients from Mount Sinai, the hospital will be operated by Samaritan’s Purse, an evangelical Christian disaster-relief charity.
The charity is led by the Rev. Franklin Graham, a vocal supporter of President Trump’s who has been criticized for his anti-Muslim and anti-L.G.B.T.Q rhetoric.The charity is led by the Rev. Franklin Graham, a vocal supporter of President Trump’s who has been criticized for his anti-Muslim and anti-L.G.B.T.Q rhetoric.
As the hospital was being set up, Mr. Graham asked specifically for the help of Christian medical professionals on Twitter. That led some local officials to worry that those treating virus patients there might be expected to discriminate against members of groups that Mr. Graham has criticized in the past.As the hospital was being set up, Mr. Graham asked specifically for the help of Christian medical professionals on Twitter. That led some local officials to worry that those treating virus patients there might be expected to discriminate against members of groups that Mr. Graham has criticized in the past.
Mr. de Blasio, at a news conference on Tuesday, said that the city and Mount Sinai had received assurances from Samaritan’s Purse that it would follow the city’s anti-discrimination laws in providing treatment.Mr. de Blasio, at a news conference on Tuesday, said that the city and Mount Sinai had received assurances from Samaritan’s Purse that it would follow the city’s anti-discrimination laws in providing treatment.
“I’m very concerned to make sure this is done right,” the mayor said. “But if it is done right, of course we need all the help we can get.”“I’m very concerned to make sure this is done right,” the mayor said. “But if it is done right, of course we need all the help we can get.”
A spokesman for Mount Sinai, Loren Riegelhaupt, said in a statement that workers at the field hospital would be expected to adhere to Mount Sinai’s guidelines, which prevent discriminating against patients or staff members.A spokesman for Mount Sinai, Loren Riegelhaupt, said in a statement that workers at the field hospital would be expected to adhere to Mount Sinai’s guidelines, which prevent discriminating against patients or staff members.
“Mount Sinai and Samaritan’s Purse are unified in our mission to provide the same world-class care to anyone and everyone who needs it,” he said. “No questions asked. We are all focused on one thing: saving lives.”“Mount Sinai and Samaritan’s Purse are unified in our mission to provide the same world-class care to anyone and everyone who needs it,” he said. “No questions asked. We are all focused on one thing: saving lives.”
A federal judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities in New York to halt what civil liberties advocates said was a computer-driven policy thatcontributed to crowding at the region’s detention centers and increased detainees’ risk of contracting the coronavirus.A federal judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities in New York to halt what civil liberties advocates said was a computer-driven policy thatcontributed to crowding at the region’s detention centers and increased detainees’ risk of contracting the coronavirus.
In a preliminary injunction issued late Monday, the judge required U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, to revisit the cases of thousands of detainees to determine whether they were eligible to be released on bond.In a preliminary injunction issued late Monday, the judge required U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, to revisit the cases of thousands of detainees to determine whether they were eligible to be released on bond.
The order came after many employees at detention centers used by ICE, and at least four detainees held at three centers in New Jersey, became infected with the virus.The order came after many employees at detention centers used by ICE, and at least four detainees held at three centers in New Jersey, became infected with the virus.
The order stemmed from a lawsuit filed in February by the New York Civil Liberties Union and the Bronx Defenders that claimed ICE’s “risk assessment” algorithm had led to the jailing of thousands of immigrants detained over the past three years. In the previous three years, the suit said, close to half of those detained were released on bond.The order stemmed from a lawsuit filed in February by the New York Civil Liberties Union and the Bronx Defenders that claimed ICE’s “risk assessment” algorithm had led to the jailing of thousands of immigrants detained over the past three years. In the previous three years, the suit said, close to half of those detained were released on bond.
Updated June 16, 2020Updated June 16, 2020
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.
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.
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.
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.
ICE, which is legally required to consider whether to release detainees within 48 hours of arrest, said it made custody determinations on a case-by-case basis after weighing factors like criminal record, immigration history and risk of flight.ICE, which is legally required to consider whether to release detainees within 48 hours of arrest, said it made custody determinations on a case-by-case basis after weighing factors like criminal record, immigration history and risk of flight.
The agency did not respond to a request for comment specifically about the judge’s ruling on the computer program.The agency did not respond to a request for comment specifically about the judge’s ruling on the computer program.
The coronavirus is taking a heavy toll on the nation’s biggest police department, with close to 1,200 New York City officers, more than 3 percent of the force, testing positive, Commissioner Dermot F. Shea said on Tuesday.The coronavirus is taking a heavy toll on the nation’s biggest police department, with close to 1,200 New York City officers, more than 3 percent of the force, testing positive, Commissioner Dermot F. Shea said on Tuesday.
Commissioner Shea said that about 15 percent of officers were on sick leave, at least four times the normal rate. A desk for sick employees to call has gotten so many calls — “thousands and thousands and thousands,” he said — that the department has added about a dozen new phone lines to lessen wait times.Commissioner Shea said that about 15 percent of officers were on sick leave, at least four times the normal rate. A desk for sick employees to call has gotten so many calls — “thousands and thousands and thousands,” he said — that the department has added about a dozen new phone lines to lessen wait times.
Five Police Department employees have died in the past week, and some employees have lost family members. “This thing does not discriminate,” he said.Five Police Department employees have died in the past week, and some employees have lost family members. “This thing does not discriminate,” he said.
Representative Max Rose, a first-term Democrat from Staten Island, said on Tuesday that he would deploy to the National Guard starting Wednesday, with plans to work as an operations officer helping setting up field hospitals and other rescue operations in the borough.Representative Max Rose, a first-term Democrat from Staten Island, said on Tuesday that he would deploy to the National Guard starting Wednesday, with plans to work as an operations officer helping setting up field hospitals and other rescue operations in the borough.
Mr. Rose, a captain in the Army National Guard who earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star in Afghanistan, said his activation was “nothing compared to what our city, state, and country has asked of all them.”Mr. Rose, a captain in the Army National Guard who earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star in Afghanistan, said his activation was “nothing compared to what our city, state, and country has asked of all them.”
“I am just trying to do my duty and my small part,” he said in a statement.“I am just trying to do my duty and my small part,” he said in a statement.
Members of Congress are working from home and are not expected to return to Washington for weeks. But Mr. Rose said that his deployment notwithstanding, he would be able to attend to his day job and vote on legislation if needed.Members of Congress are working from home and are not expected to return to Washington for weeks. But Mr. Rose said that his deployment notwithstanding, he would be able to attend to his day job and vote on legislation if needed.
“That’s a privilege and responsibility that I take very seriously,” he said.“That’s a privilege and responsibility that I take very seriously,” he said.
On Monday, officials said that a member of the New Jersey National Guard, Capt. Douglas Linn Hickock, 57, had died of complications related to the coronavirus, the first virus-related death of a U.S. service member.On Monday, officials said that a member of the New Jersey National Guard, Capt. Douglas Linn Hickock, 57, had died of complications related to the coronavirus, the first virus-related death of a U.S. service member.
The tower lights of the Empire State Building blared red with a whirling red-and-white beacon on Monday night to pay respect to health care workers, police officers and firefighters who have confronted the spread of the coronavirus.The tower lights of the Empire State Building blared red with a whirling red-and-white beacon on Monday night to pay respect to health care workers, police officers and firefighters who have confronted the spread of the coronavirus.
But while some New Yorkers appreciated the tribute, others found it less than comforting.But while some New Yorkers appreciated the tribute, others found it less than comforting.
“The intention is great, but the effect is terrifying,” one Twitter user wrote. “TURN IT OFF. TURN IT OFF,” wrote another.“The intention is great, but the effect is terrifying,” one Twitter user wrote. “TURN IT OFF. TURN IT OFF,” wrote another.
The building’s management had announced on Twitter, “Our signature white lights will be replaced by the heartbeat of America with a white and red siren in the mast for heroic emergency workers on the front line of the fight.”The building’s management had announced on Twitter, “Our signature white lights will be replaced by the heartbeat of America with a white and red siren in the mast for heroic emergency workers on the front line of the fight.”
Many who said that they lived close to the building expressed alarm at the signal. Others made memes.Many who said that they lived close to the building expressed alarm at the signal. Others made memes.
In an unintentional nod at the city’s anxious mood, the tower also broadcast “Empire State of Mind,” the anthem by Alicia Keys.In an unintentional nod at the city’s anxious mood, the tower also broadcast “Empire State of Mind,” the anthem by Alicia Keys.
For five years, twin sisters have visited their 105-year-old mother every night in her nursing home in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, feeding her dinner and overseeing her medications.For five years, twin sisters have visited their 105-year-old mother every night in her nursing home in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, feeding her dinner and overseeing her medications.
But two weeks ago, nursing homes barred visitors. Now the sisters have no idea what condition their mother is in or whether anyone is taking care of her.But two weeks ago, nursing homes barred visitors. Now the sisters have no idea what condition their mother is in or whether anyone is taking care of her.
“We don’t know how she’s going to survive this,” said Gerry Baker, one of the sisters. “When we couldn’t see her, it felt as if my mom had transitioned and we were waiting to have the funeral.”“We don’t know how she’s going to survive this,” said Gerry Baker, one of the sisters. “When we couldn’t see her, it felt as if my mom had transitioned and we were waiting to have the funeral.”
New York’s nursing homes have long been chronically understaffed, leaving loved ones to fill critical gaps in care. Now those family members are locked out, and workers are getting sick, quarantined or quitting because the work has become too dangerous.New York’s nursing homes have long been chronically understaffed, leaving loved ones to fill critical gaps in care. Now those family members are locked out, and workers are getting sick, quarantined or quitting because the work has become too dangerous.
Some nursing homes say they cannot get the personal protective equipment they need because it is going to hospitals.Some nursing homes say they cannot get the personal protective equipment they need because it is going to hospitals.
At ArchCare, which runs five nursing homes, workers wear rain ponchos and beauticians’ gowns. By Sunday the five homes had around 150 cases of the virus, and a number of deaths, said Scott LaRue, the president.At ArchCare, which runs five nursing homes, workers wear rain ponchos and beauticians’ gowns. By Sunday the five homes had around 150 cases of the virus, and a number of deaths, said Scott LaRue, the president.
“I can’t test, I don’t have PPE,” he said. “What am I supposed to do?”“I can’t test, I don’t have PPE,” he said. “What am I supposed to do?”
Two more men living in city homeless shelters have died of coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths to four, as city officials struggle to contain the spread.Two more men living in city homeless shelters have died of coronavirus, bringing the number of deaths to four, as city officials struggle to contain the spread.
The city Department of Homeless Services said that as of Monday, 107 people in 66 different shelters had tested positive. The men who died were all over 50, with at least one in his eighties, the city said. It did not release their names.The city Department of Homeless Services said that as of Monday, 107 people in 66 different shelters had tested positive. The men who died were all over 50, with at least one in his eighties, the city said. It did not release their names.
If in recent days you have felt like the collective anxiety in New York has been pervasive and overwhelming, a new survey suggests that you are right.If in recent days you have felt like the collective anxiety in New York has been pervasive and overwhelming, a new survey suggests that you are right.
According to the latest week of data collected and analyzed by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy, almost half of New York City residents — 44 percent — reported feeling nervous, anxious or on edge at least three days a week. And 35 percent of city dwellers said they felt down, depressed or hopeless a similar amount of the time.According to the latest week of data collected and analyzed by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy, almost half of New York City residents — 44 percent — reported feeling nervous, anxious or on edge at least three days a week. And 35 percent of city dwellers said they felt down, depressed or hopeless a similar amount of the time.
The researchers had not asked those questions before, so it was unclear if the figures were higher than normal.The researchers had not asked those questions before, so it was unclear if the figures were higher than normal.
But the percentage of respondents who said they felt “not at all socially connected” in what is normally one of the world’s most bustling cities doubled in one week to 43 percent.But the percentage of respondents who said they felt “not at all socially connected” in what is normally one of the world’s most bustling cities doubled in one week to 43 percent.
The data offers a measure of the city’s psychological well-being at a time when New Yorkers find themselves under extraordinary economic, emotional and health-related duress.The data offers a measure of the city’s psychological well-being at a time when New Yorkers find themselves under extraordinary economic, emotional and health-related duress.
The survey found that the number of people reporting that they know someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus doubled in a week. And more than a third of respondents said they or someone in their household had lost a job.The survey found that the number of people reporting that they know someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus doubled in a week. And more than a third of respondents said they or someone in their household had lost a job.
“It is clear that the economic burden of coronavirus is falling disproportionately on the people in our city who are least able to afford it,” Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, dean of the CUNY School of Public Health, said in a statement.“It is clear that the economic burden of coronavirus is falling disproportionately on the people in our city who are least able to afford it,” Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, dean of the CUNY School of Public Health, said in a statement.
Reporting was contributed by Jonah Engel Bromwich, Kate Conger, Michael Corkery, Annie Correal, Catie Edmonson, Luis Ferré-Sadurni, Michael Gold, Christina Goldbaum, Matthew Haag, Whitney Hurst, John Leland, Jesse McKinley, Andy Newman, Noam Scheiber, Nikita Stewart, Matt Stevens, Tracey Tully and David Yaffe-Bellany,Reporting was contributed by Jonah Engel Bromwich, Kate Conger, Michael Corkery, Annie Correal, Catie Edmonson, Luis Ferré-Sadurni, Michael Gold, Christina Goldbaum, Matthew Haag, Whitney Hurst, John Leland, Jesse McKinley, Andy Newman, Noam Scheiber, Nikita Stewart, Matt Stevens, Tracey Tully and David Yaffe-Bellany,