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Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey started a news conference on Saturday with a moment of silence for the lives lost, more than 800 people, in the state’s coronavirus outbreak.Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey started a news conference on Saturday with a moment of silence for the lives lost, more than 800 people, in the state’s coronavirus outbreak.
Hours earlier, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York compared a jump in cases on Long Island to “a fire spreading,” and said that “New Jersey has a serious problem.”Hours earlier, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York compared a jump in cases on Long Island to “a fire spreading,” and said that “New Jersey has a serious problem.”
Though New York City remains the nation’s epicenter for the coronavirus outbreak with thousands of new cases every day, officials are increasingly concerned about emerging hot spots near the city.Though New York City remains the nation’s epicenter for the coronavirus outbreak with thousands of new cases every day, officials are increasingly concerned about emerging hot spots near the city.
Citing coastal communities increasingly crowded by those fleeing other hot spots, Mr. Murphy announced that New Jersey would move to make it easier for municipalities or counties to block “rentals to transient guests or seasonal tenants” for the duration of the crisis, including at hotels and motels.Citing coastal communities increasingly crowded by those fleeing other hot spots, Mr. Murphy announced that New Jersey would move to make it easier for municipalities or counties to block “rentals to transient guests or seasonal tenants” for the duration of the crisis, including at hotels and motels.
On Long Island, a rapid increase in cases brought New York City’s share of the statewide cases down to 65 percent, from 75 percent. It raised questions about the continuing migration of the city’s residents to second homes in beach communities or areas of the Hudson Valley — though Mr. Cuomo said he did not know if that kind of movement was contributing to the increase in cases on Long Island.On Long Island, a rapid increase in cases brought New York City’s share of the statewide cases down to 65 percent, from 75 percent. It raised questions about the continuing migration of the city’s residents to second homes in beach communities or areas of the Hudson Valley — though Mr. Cuomo said he did not know if that kind of movement was contributing to the increase in cases on Long Island.
The challenge of stopping transmission from hot spots is widespread: Rhode Island’s governor tried to enforce a 14-day quarantine for New Yorkers by having law enforcement officers go door to door searching for anyone from the state and pull over those with New York license plates. Florida’s governor mandated a similar quarantine for anyone flying in from New York.The challenge of stopping transmission from hot spots is widespread: Rhode Island’s governor tried to enforce a 14-day quarantine for New Yorkers by having law enforcement officers go door to door searching for anyone from the state and pull over those with New York license plates. Florida’s governor mandated a similar quarantine for anyone flying in from New York.
Mr. Murphy announced that there had been 200 more deaths in New Jersey since Friday, bringing that state’s total to 846 — which, he noted, was more than the number of New Jersey residents who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.Mr. Murphy announced that there had been 200 more deaths in New Jersey since Friday, bringing that state’s total to 846 — which, he noted, was more than the number of New Jersey residents who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Here are some other updates from Mr. Cuomo’s and Mr. Murphy’s briefings:Here are some other updates from Mr. Cuomo’s and Mr. Murphy’s briefings:
Deaths in New York State: 3,565, up from 2,935 on Friday morning.Deaths in New York State: 3,565, up from 2,935 on Friday morning.
Confirmed cases in New York State: 113,704, up from 102,863. In New York City, 63,306, up from 57,169.Confirmed cases in New York State: 113,704, up from 102,863. In New York City, 63,306, up from 57,169.
Hospitalized in New York State: 15,905, up from 14,810.Hospitalized in New York State: 15,905, up from 14,810.
Deaths in New Jersey: 846, up from 646 on Friday.Deaths in New Jersey: 846, up from 646 on Friday.
Confirmed cases in New Jersey: 34,125, up from 29,895.Confirmed cases in New Jersey: 34,125, up from 29,895.
Hospitalized in New Jersey: More than 4,000, up from just over 3,000.Hospitalized in New Jersey: More than 4,000, up from just over 3,000.
When the Navy hospital ship U.S.N.S. Comfort arrived in New York this week, officials intended to use the huge white vessel to treat non-coronavirus patients in order to relieve crowded hospitals onshore.When the Navy hospital ship U.S.N.S. Comfort arrived in New York this week, officials intended to use the huge white vessel to treat non-coronavirus patients in order to relieve crowded hospitals onshore.
But on Saturday Defense Department officials made a startling admission: Several patients suspected of having the coronavirus had been mistakenly taken aboard the ship on Friday, a move that could have big ramifications for efforts to keep the ship free of infection.But on Saturday Defense Department officials made a startling admission: Several patients suspected of having the coronavirus had been mistakenly taken aboard the ship on Friday, a move that could have big ramifications for efforts to keep the ship free of infection.
The patients “were screened on the pier and then tested on board,” the Navy said in an email. “They were immediately isolated and then transferred” to the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, which began accepting patients with Covid-19 symptoms.The patients “were screened on the pier and then tested on board,” the Navy said in an email. “They were immediately isolated and then transferred” to the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, which began accepting patients with Covid-19 symptoms.
In an email, Defense Department officials stressed that the Comfort “continues to focus on treating non-Covid patients.” But officials indicated that the ship, having been exposed to the virus, could soon begin treated infected patients in an official capacity.In an email, Defense Department officials stressed that the Comfort “continues to focus on treating non-Covid patients.” But officials indicated that the ship, having been exposed to the virus, could soon begin treated infected patients in an official capacity.
Navy officials said that at least three patients believed to be infected with the coronavirus had been transported to the convention center Saturday morning after having spent the night at the ship.Navy officials said that at least three patients believed to be infected with the coronavirus had been transported to the convention center Saturday morning after having spent the night at the ship.
“The Comfort has infection control procedures that are followed just like hospitals ashore,” the Navy said in its statement. “Our medical experts on board are well prepared for cases like this, and have taken the appropriate precautionary measures.”“The Comfort has infection control procedures that are followed just like hospitals ashore,” the Navy said in its statement. “Our medical experts on board are well prepared for cases like this, and have taken the appropriate precautionary measures.”
The Comfort “is capable of continuing its mission,” the statement said.The Comfort “is capable of continuing its mission,” the statement said.
With the coronavirus having claimed more than 3,560 lives in New York, Mr. Cuomo warned on Saturday that the state was still days away from the peak of its outbreak.With the coronavirus having claimed more than 3,560 lives in New York, Mr. Cuomo warned on Saturday that the state was still days away from the peak of its outbreak.
“Nobody can tell you the number at the top of the mountain,” Mr. Cuomo said, but he estimated that it would be “in the seven-day range.” He said the state was not prepared for that point.“Nobody can tell you the number at the top of the mountain,” Mr. Cuomo said, but he estimated that it would be “in the seven-day range.” He said the state was not prepared for that point.
“I think we all feel the same, these stresses, this country, this state — like nothing I’ve experienced in my lifetime,” he said at his daily briefing in Albany.“I think we all feel the same, these stresses, this country, this state — like nothing I’ve experienced in my lifetime,” he said at his daily briefing in Albany.
Governor Cuomo also offered signs that many New Yorkers were overcoming the virus; for instance, he said, two-thirds of the people who had been hospitalized after reporting coronavirus-related symptoms have been discharged.Governor Cuomo also offered signs that many New Yorkers were overcoming the virus; for instance, he said, two-thirds of the people who had been hospitalized after reporting coronavirus-related symptoms have been discharged.
“We are all in the battle here,” he added, “and the battle is stopping the spread of the virus.”“We are all in the battle here,” he added, “and the battle is stopping the spread of the virus.”
Hospitalizations were increasing at a slower rate, as well: The number of patients currently hospitalized in New York State increased by only 7 percent since Friday, the smallest increase in at least two weeks. From March 22 to 28, the number of people hospitalized was rising by an average of 27 percent per day.Hospitalizations were increasing at a slower rate, as well: The number of patients currently hospitalized in New York State increased by only 7 percent since Friday, the smallest increase in at least two weeks. From March 22 to 28, the number of people hospitalized was rising by an average of 27 percent per day.
Here are some other updates from Mr. Cuomo’s briefing: Mr. Cuomo also said New York was counting on 85,000 health care volunteers — about 22,000 of them from out of state — to assist with the growing number of patients, he said. He also signed an executive order on Saturday to allow medical students who have not yet graduated to practice medicine in an effort to provide reinforcements.
The federal government will be focusing its resources on the conversion of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center into a coronavirus treatment facility, providing staffing and equipment.
Mr. Cuomo said New York was counting on 85,000 health care volunteers — about 22,000 of them from out of state — to assist with the growing number of patients, he said. He also signed an executive order on Saturday to allow medical students who have not yet graduated to practice medicine in an effort to provide reinforcements.
The Chinese government is facilitating a donation of 1,000 ventilators to New York as the state rushes to increase its supply, Mr. Cuomo said on Saturday.The Chinese government is facilitating a donation of 1,000 ventilators to New York as the state rushes to increase its supply, Mr. Cuomo said on Saturday.
The governor called the donation “really good news,” and his office announced later on Saturday that the ventilators had arrived at Kennedy Airport.The governor called the donation “really good news,” and his office announced later on Saturday that the ventilators had arrived at Kennedy Airport.
“This is a big deal, and it’s going to make a significant difference for us,” the governor said.“This is a big deal, and it’s going to make a significant difference for us,” the governor said.
The donation came from the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation, which teamed with the Jack Ma Foundation to give an additional one million surgical masks and one million N95 masks to the state. Mr. Tsai and Mr. Ma are founders of the Chinese internet giant Alibaba, and Mr. Tsai own the Brooklyn Nets of the N.B.A. The donation came from the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation, which along with the Jack Ma Foundation is giving an additional one million surgical masks and one million N95 masks to the state. Mr. Tsai and Mr. Ma are founders of the Chinese internet giant Alibaba, and Mr. Tsai owns the Brooklyn Nets of the N.B.A.
Oregon also said that it would send 140 ventilators to New York State, drawing thanks from Mr. Cuomo. Oregon also said that it would send 140 ventilators to New York State.
The ventilator donations were the latest examples of the lengths that some governors were going to in an effort to acquire much-needed medical equipment and supplies. Noting that “we’re not really China experts here,” Mr. Cuomo said the state had reached out for help in navigating its dealings with the country, including from the Asia Society. The ventilator shipments were the latest examples of the lengths that some governors were going to in an effort to acquire much-needed medical equipment and supplies. Noting that “we’re not really China experts here,” Mr. Cuomo said the state had reached out for help in navigating its dealings with the country.
“Long term, we have to figure out why we wound up in this situation where we don’t have the manufacturing capacity in this country,” the governor said.“Long term, we have to figure out why we wound up in this situation where we don’t have the manufacturing capacity in this country,” the governor said.
He thanked China’s consul general in New York, Huang Ping, and a slide shown at his daily news briefing said, in part, “Thank you to the Chinese government.”He thanked China’s consul general in New York, Huang Ping, and a slide shown at his daily news briefing said, in part, “Thank you to the Chinese government.”
Mayor Bill de Blasio repeated his calls on Saturday for a national enlistment system to help move doctors and health care workers across the country to areas with high need, saying New York City was heading into “the toughest time” in the weeks ahead.Mayor Bill de Blasio repeated his calls on Saturday for a national enlistment system to help move doctors and health care workers across the country to areas with high need, saying New York City was heading into “the toughest time” in the weeks ahead.
“This is going to be like having many Katrinas,” Mr. de Blasio said on MSNBC’s “AM Joy.” “This is going to be a reality where you’re going to have many cities simultaneously, many states simultaneously in crisis needing health care professionals, needing ventilators.”“This is going to be like having many Katrinas,” Mr. de Blasio said on MSNBC’s “AM Joy.” “This is going to be a reality where you’re going to have many cities simultaneously, many states simultaneously in crisis needing health care professionals, needing ventilators.”
The mayor has said that the city would need 45,000 more medical personnel to fight the pandemic through May.The mayor has said that the city would need 45,000 more medical personnel to fight the pandemic through May.
City-run hospitals in New York desperately need specialized critical-care nurses in particular, said Dr. Sheldon H. Teperman, the director of the trauma center at NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi in the Bronx. City-run hospitals in New York desperately need specialized critical-care nurses, said Dr. Sheldon H. Teperman, the director of the trauma center at NYC Health and Hospitals/Jacobi in the Bronx.
Those nurses have special training to work in intensive care units, aiding severely ill patients on ventilators and operating pumps that deliver multiple intravenous medicines needed to keep them stable.
The epidemic has thinned their ranks, with nurses themselves falling ill or needed to care for sick family members. “If we could get critical care nurses, if volunteers would just come, we could save more lives,” Dr. Teperman said.The epidemic has thinned their ranks, with nurses themselves falling ill or needed to care for sick family members. “If we could get critical care nurses, if volunteers would just come, we could save more lives,” Dr. Teperman said.
New York City education administrators made official on Friday the news more than 75,000 of the city’s teachers were dreading amid the pandemic: Spring break is officially canceled.New York City education administrators made official on Friday the news more than 75,000 of the city’s teachers were dreading amid the pandemic: Spring break is officially canceled.
The news from Department of Education officials angered many teachers who were pleading for a short break during the Passover and Good Friday holidays.The news from Department of Education officials angered many teachers who were pleading for a short break during the Passover and Good Friday holidays.
Representatives of the city’s powerful teachers union expressed their disappointment.
“With this step, Mayor de Blasio shows that he does not recognize just how hard you have been working during these stressful and anxiety-filled times,” United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew wrote in a scathing email to his members after officials made the announcement.“With this step, Mayor de Blasio shows that he does not recognize just how hard you have been working during these stressful and anxiety-filled times,” United Federation of Teachers president Michael Mulgrew wrote in a scathing email to his members after officials made the announcement.
The schools chancellor, Richard A. Carranza, promised a reprieve of four leave days at an undetermined time in the future.The schools chancellor, Richard A. Carranza, promised a reprieve of four leave days at an undetermined time in the future.
“We recognize this may feel like a disappointment to many students and schools as we have all been working tirelessly in our transition to remote learning and very reasonably want a break,” Mr. Carranza wrote in an email to teachers.“We recognize this may feel like a disappointment to many students and schools as we have all been working tirelessly in our transition to remote learning and very reasonably want a break,” Mr. Carranza wrote in an email to teachers.
New York City’s vast system of 1,800 public schools that serves 1.1 million students — the largest in the country by far — continues to face its most serious challenge in decades with a remote learning operation that could potentially last through the end of the school year. New York City’s vast system of 1,800 public schools that serves 1.1 million students continues to face its most serious challenge in decades with a remote learning operation that could potentially last through the end of the school year.
A stagehand who worked in Manhattan said his and his wife’s unemployment benefits were “languishing” on debit cards sent to their post office box in Manhattan, despite repeated requests to forward their mail to Long Island, where they are staying. The county executive of Rockland County, N.Y. said on Saturday he was “dumbfounded” after the governor and his staff members claimed to not be aware of a request he had made earlier this week to establish a containment zone around part of a town to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
A college professor on the Upper West Side trying to mail iPads to students said he found his nearest post office was “closed. Locked up. No sign on the door.” “Nobody’s asked me,” Mr. Cuomo said in response to a question about the request at his daily briefing on Saturday. A staff member, Melissa DeRosa, added that the governor’s office was “all ears” for such requests.
And an assemblyman from the Bronx said mail service was so bad in his neighborhood that he asked for his paycheck to be sent to his son’s home in a neighboring ZIP code. Shortly after Mr. Cuomo’s briefing, the county executive, Ed Day, who had made the request for Ramapo, released a strongly worded statement.
The coronavirus outbreak has heightened New Yorkers’ reliance on deliveries as they stay home to prevent the spread of the virus. It has also put a deep strain on the United States Postal Service, whose letter carriers are considered essential workers. “To both the Governor and Secretary to the Governor, Melissa DeRosa, how in God’s name could you not know of this?” he wrote in the statement, to which he also attached a letter dated April 2 that he said he had sent to Mr. Cuomo.
At least 230 postal employees have tested positive for the virus, according to Dave Partenheimer, a public relations manager for the Postal Service. Rockland County, northwest of New York City, has grappled with one of the highest concentrations of virus cases in the state, with about 1 in 75 residents having been reported as testing positive.
Bronx lawmakers said they were inundated with complaints from people who had not been getting their medications and paychecks during the crisis. Mr. Cuomo previously created a “containment area” in the small city of New Rochelle. On Saturday, Ms. DeRosa noted that many of the measures that had been put in place there have now been instituted statewide and said the governor’s office would reach out to Rockland County.
“They have to redeploy people,” while assuring their safety, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz of the Bronx said. “They have to deal with this.” In his statement, Mr. Day sounded eager for the response. “I await a call on my cell,” he said. “The people of Rockland are beyond fed up.”
A spokesman for the union did not respond to detailed messages about service disruptions in the city.
More than 800,000 residents the New York region, including New Jersey and Connecticut, have applied for unemployment benefits in the last two weeks as the coronavirus pandemic has brought the economy to a virtual standstill.More than 800,000 residents the New York region, including New Jersey and Connecticut, have applied for unemployment benefits in the last two weeks as the coronavirus pandemic has brought the economy to a virtual standstill.
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Reporting was contributed by Helene Cooper, Melina Delkic, Denise Grady, Thomas Kaplan, Andy Newman, Azi Paybarah, Edgar Sandoval and Eliza Shapiro. Reporting was contributed by Helene Cooper, Melina Delkic, Denise Grady, Thomas Kaplan, Andy Newman, Azi Paybarah, Edgar Sandoval, Matt Stevens and Eliza Shapiro.