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New York Appears to Be ‘Past the Plateau’ of Virus Cases, Cuomo Says New York Appears to Be ‘Past the Plateau’ of Virus Cases, Cuomo Says
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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo arrived to his daily coronavirus briefing in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday with cautionary good news: The state has continued to make progress in its battle with a virus that has killed more than 13,000 residents, enough people to populate an upstate small city.Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo arrived to his daily coronavirus briefing in Albany, N.Y., on Saturday with cautionary good news: The state has continued to make progress in its battle with a virus that has killed more than 13,000 residents, enough people to populate an upstate small city.
“If you look at the past three days, you could argue we are past the plateau and starting to descend,” Mr. Cuomo said. “So, we’re not at the plateau anymore, but we’re still not in a good position.”“If you look at the past three days, you could argue we are past the plateau and starting to descend,” Mr. Cuomo said. “So, we’re not at the plateau anymore, but we’re still not in a good position.”
Mr. Cuomo announced the state’s daily death toll from the virus had fallen to 540, down from 630 a day earlier. It was the lowest daily number in more than two weeks.Mr. Cuomo announced the state’s daily death toll from the virus had fallen to 540, down from 630 a day earlier. It was the lowest daily number in more than two weeks.
Still, he warned that the health crisis was far from over. On Friday alone, about 2,000 people were admitted to city hospitals with Covid-19 symptoms, a number similar to what hospitals were seeing as the pandemic began to peak in late March.Still, he warned that the health crisis was far from over. On Friday alone, about 2,000 people were admitted to city hospitals with Covid-19 symptoms, a number similar to what hospitals were seeing as the pandemic began to peak in late March.
“If it wasn’t for the relative context we’ve been in, this would be devastating news,” Mr. Cuomo said.“If it wasn’t for the relative context we’ve been in, this would be devastating news,” Mr. Cuomo said.
The number of people needing ventilators to breathe also decreased, “which is very good news,” the governor said.The number of people needing ventilators to breathe also decreased, “which is very good news,” the governor said.
“Doctors will tell you that the emergency rooms have fewer people in them,” Mr. Cuomo said. “They were at max capacity for a long time.”“Doctors will tell you that the emergency rooms have fewer people in them,” Mr. Cuomo said. “They were at max capacity for a long time.”
The death toll included 504 people who had died in city hospitals and 36 others in nursing homes, which have come under scrutiny for not offering transparency to government officials and families of victims. The homes have struggled with testing and a lack of staffing.The death toll included 504 people who had died in city hospitals and 36 others in nursing homes, which have come under scrutiny for not offering transparency to government officials and families of victims. The homes have struggled with testing and a lack of staffing.
“Nursing homes are the single biggest fear in all of this,” the governor said. “Vulnerable people in one place — it is the feeding frenzy for this virus, despite everything we can do and the best efforts of people working in those nursing homes.”“Nursing homes are the single biggest fear in all of this,” the governor said. “Vulnerable people in one place — it is the feeding frenzy for this virus, despite everything we can do and the best efforts of people working in those nursing homes.”
Noticeably subdued, Mr. Cuomo on Saturday shied away from conflict with President Trump a day after the two leaders traded barbs over federal aid for the state. The governor underscored the need to work with the Trump administration to implement the widespread testing necessary to reopen New York’s economy.Noticeably subdued, Mr. Cuomo on Saturday shied away from conflict with President Trump a day after the two leaders traded barbs over federal aid for the state. The governor underscored the need to work with the Trump administration to implement the widespread testing necessary to reopen New York’s economy.
“In the midst of this, there is no time for politics,” Mr. Cuomo said. “How does this situation get worse and get worse quickly? If you politicize all that emotion. We cannot go there.”“In the midst of this, there is no time for politics,” Mr. Cuomo said. “How does this situation get worse and get worse quickly? If you politicize all that emotion. We cannot go there.”
He added: “I’m not asking the federal government to do more than they need to. But we do need their coordination. We need their partnership.”He added: “I’m not asking the federal government to do more than they need to. But we do need their coordination. We need their partnership.”
Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said on Saturday that an additional 231 people had died of the coronavirus, pushing the state’s total to 4,070. More than 40 percent of those deaths have been at long-term care facilities.Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said on Saturday that an additional 231 people had died of the coronavirus, pushing the state’s total to 4,070. More than 40 percent of those deaths have been at long-term care facilities.
Judith Persichilli, commissioner for the state’s Department of Health, said there had been 1,655 virus-related deaths in the facilities, which have struggled to combat the virus because of a lack of staffing, testing and protective equipment.Judith Persichilli, commissioner for the state’s Department of Health, said there had been 1,655 virus-related deaths in the facilities, which have struggled to combat the virus because of a lack of staffing, testing and protective equipment.
Ms. Persichilli said that surveyors from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid had completed their review of the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center in Andover, N.J., where 17 bodies were found inside a small morgue intended to hold no more than four people.Ms. Persichilli said that surveyors from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid had completed their review of the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center in Andover, N.J., where 17 bodies were found inside a small morgue intended to hold no more than four people.
The owner has been issued numerous citations and has been asked to come up with a correction plan, she said.The owner has been issued numerous citations and has been asked to come up with a correction plan, she said.
The number of total coronavirus cases in New Jersey rose to over 81,420, with 3,026 new cases reported on Saturday. But Mr. Murphy said a three-week review of the statistics showed there has been a plateau in some metrics.The number of total coronavirus cases in New Jersey rose to over 81,420, with 3,026 new cases reported on Saturday. But Mr. Murphy said a three-week review of the statistics showed there has been a plateau in some metrics.
The numbers of new cases and hospitalizations were leveling off, and the number of people in intensive care or critical condition had remained stable, he said.The numbers of new cases and hospitalizations were leveling off, and the number of people in intensive care or critical condition had remained stable, he said.
“We are flattening the curve,” Mr. Murphy said.“We are flattening the curve,” Mr. Murphy said.
Among the dead mentioned by the governor — a ritual he has included in his daily briefings — were Alex Ruperto, a 52-year-old Union City police detective from Glen Ridge; Herbert Heaney, who worked as a forensic scientist with the New Jersey State Police; and Richard Campbell, the Edison fire captain.Among the dead mentioned by the governor — a ritual he has included in his daily briefings — were Alex Ruperto, a 52-year-old Union City police detective from Glen Ridge; Herbert Heaney, who worked as a forensic scientist with the New Jersey State Police; and Richard Campbell, the Edison fire captain.
As New Yorkers’ love lives adjust to a new normal, virtual dating platforms are quickly pivoting to help quarantined singles. New apps that function like online parties have emerged, and networking events and existing dating apps are tacking on video features and virtual speed dating rounds.As New Yorkers’ love lives adjust to a new normal, virtual dating platforms are quickly pivoting to help quarantined singles. New apps that function like online parties have emerged, and networking events and existing dating apps are tacking on video features and virtual speed dating rounds.
Beckett Mufson, a 27-year-old advertising executive, fled New York City in mid-March to live on a farm upstate. But he was still interested in finding potential partners.Beckett Mufson, a 27-year-old advertising executive, fled New York City in mid-March to live on a farm upstate. But he was still interested in finding potential partners.
So he tried a virtual gathering hosted by Here/Now, an initiative for hetero, queer, and nonbinary daters. Like other apps, it previously centered around public meet-ups, but recently pivoted to remote video events during the pandemic.So he tried a virtual gathering hosted by Here/Now, an initiative for hetero, queer, and nonbinary daters. Like other apps, it previously centered around public meet-ups, but recently pivoted to remote video events during the pandemic.
For the hourlong virtual gathering, Mr. Mufson and 11 other singles got to know each other by answering personal questions: If you could build a dream house, which weird or interesting feature would you include? What is one item that means the most to you?For the hourlong virtual gathering, Mr. Mufson and 11 other singles got to know each other by answering personal questions: If you could build a dream house, which weird or interesting feature would you include? What is one item that means the most to you?
The singles talked as a large group before breaking into smaller conversations of four. Then, they moved on to one-on-one chats.The singles talked as a large group before breaking into smaller conversations of four. Then, they moved on to one-on-one chats.
Afterward, the participants filled out a survey to indicate whom they were interested in. Matches were notified.Afterward, the participants filled out a survey to indicate whom they were interested in. Matches were notified.
“It is an entirely possible scenario that this is how we might start, maintain, and end relationships over the next few months, or even a year,” Mr. Mufson said. “We have to consider that our first one-on-one date might be on Zoom. The first time we have sex might be on Zoom.”“It is an entirely possible scenario that this is how we might start, maintain, and end relationships over the next few months, or even a year,” Mr. Mufson said. “We have to consider that our first one-on-one date might be on Zoom. The first time we have sex might be on Zoom.”
And for those who want to take their online love lives to the next level: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York announced he was issuing an executive order that would allow residents to obtain a marriage license remotely and permit online ceremonies.And for those who want to take their online love lives to the next level: Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York announced he was issuing an executive order that would allow residents to obtain a marriage license remotely and permit online ceremonies.
When asked what people should do about marriage bureaus on Saturday, he responded jokingly: “Marriage bureaus? I think the divorce rate is going up.”When asked what people should do about marriage bureaus on Saturday, he responded jokingly: “Marriage bureaus? I think the divorce rate is going up.”
Over the past four weeks, about 22 million workers filed jobless claims, including about 1.2 million New Yorkers.Over the past four weeks, about 22 million workers filed jobless claims, including about 1.2 million New Yorkers.
Unemployment systems, some of which rely on an antiquated computer programming language, were not built for such a rush of claimants. They also were not built for a new class of workers — independent contractors and the self-employed — who are now eligible for assistance during the pandemic.Unemployment systems, some of which rely on an antiquated computer programming language, were not built for such a rush of claimants. They also were not built for a new class of workers — independent contractors and the self-employed — who are now eligible for assistance during the pandemic.
In New York, the results have been maddening. Many people have had their online applications crash before they could hit submit, requiring them to start from scratch.In New York, the results have been maddening. Many people have had their online applications crash before they could hit submit, requiring them to start from scratch.
They have endured hourslong wait times only to get randomly disconnected, or be connected with representatives who say they cannot fix their issues.They have endured hourslong wait times only to get randomly disconnected, or be connected with representatives who say they cannot fix their issues.
Carly Keohane, who lost her waitressing job in Rochester, N.Y., has been waiting a month to receive $2,124 in unemployment payments as a direct deposit into her bank account.Carly Keohane, who lost her waitressing job in Rochester, N.Y., has been waiting a month to receive $2,124 in unemployment payments as a direct deposit into her bank account.
But the state instead told her that the money had been deposited on a state-issued debit card, which she never received. Ms. Keohane, 31, said she could not get anyone on the phone to find out where it is.But the state instead told her that the money had been deposited on a state-issued debit card, which she never received. Ms. Keohane, 31, said she could not get anyone on the phone to find out where it is.
Speaking on Thursday, the secretary to Governor Cuomo, Melissa DeRosa, said the state had been staggering under the weight of the claims for unemployment insurance.
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A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.
The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.
The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
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.)
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.
Speaking on Thursday, the secretary to Governor Cuomo, Melissa DeRosa, said the state had been staggering under the weight of the claims for unemployment insurance.
“We are going to continue doing everything we can to bring the system up to deal with this scale,” she said.“We are going to continue doing everything we can to bring the system up to deal with this scale,” she said.
From surgeon-quality personal protection to the home-stitched square and the bandit’s bandanna, New Yorkers pulled on a newly essential accessory and ventured into a landscape that changed yet again on Friday with the mandated wearing of masks in public.From surgeon-quality personal protection to the home-stitched square and the bandit’s bandanna, New Yorkers pulled on a newly essential accessory and ventured into a landscape that changed yet again on Friday with the mandated wearing of masks in public.
The new rule, which took effect at 8 p.m. Friday, would be striking anywhere, but more so in New York City, where teeming crowds and if-I-can-make-it-there chutzpah are baked into the national imagination.The new rule, which took effect at 8 p.m. Friday, would be striking anywhere, but more so in New York City, where teeming crowds and if-I-can-make-it-there chutzpah are baked into the national imagination.
“This is just the next step,” said a retired corrections officer, Stanley Woo, 63, sitting down to play chess in a park in Forest Hills, Queens, with his old friends and his new mask.“This is just the next step,” said a retired corrections officer, Stanley Woo, 63, sitting down to play chess in a park in Forest Hills, Queens, with his old friends and his new mask.
“Nobody likes it, but we’ve got to do what we’ve got to do,” said Amanda Neville, 43, inside her wine store, Tipsy, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.“Nobody likes it, but we’ve got to do what we’ve got to do,” said Amanda Neville, 43, inside her wine store, Tipsy, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
The measure was intended to further flatten the curve of new coronavirus infections in New York, which has had more than 13,300 deaths because of the virus and more than 236,000 confirmed cases.The measure was intended to further flatten the curve of new coronavirus infections in New York, which has had more than 13,300 deaths because of the virus and more than 236,000 confirmed cases.
Governor Cuomo said on Saturday at his daily briefing that he was following his own guidelines. On Friday night, he said, he began wearing a face mask when taking his dog Captain for a stroll.Governor Cuomo said on Saturday at his daily briefing that he was following his own guidelines. On Friday night, he said, he began wearing a face mask when taking his dog Captain for a stroll.
“When I am in public and I’m walking the dog on the street and I cannot main social distancing, I am wearing a mask,” Mr. Cuomo told reporters. “I think this is a small inconvenience that has a tremendous benefit for people.”“When I am in public and I’m walking the dog on the street and I cannot main social distancing, I am wearing a mask,” Mr. Cuomo told reporters. “I think this is a small inconvenience that has a tremendous benefit for people.”
Captain, a Siberian-shepherd mix, “doesn’t wear a mask,” he said, because he “is not violating anything.”Captain, a Siberian-shepherd mix, “doesn’t wear a mask,” he said, because he “is not violating anything.”
New York is not the only state to make face coverings mandatory: Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are requiring that masks be worn in stores; likewise in Los Angeles and some surrounding California counties. New York’s order is the most expansive, requiring face coverings anywhere in the state where two people might come within two yards of each other, though for now there is no fine for disobeying.New York is not the only state to make face coverings mandatory: Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are requiring that masks be worn in stores; likewise in Los Angeles and some surrounding California counties. New York’s order is the most expansive, requiring face coverings anywhere in the state where two people might come within two yards of each other, though for now there is no fine for disobeying.
New York City’s abrupt switch to remote learning last month created myriad challenges for the nation’s largest school system. One of the thorniest issues was how to take attendance for 1.1 million public school students who were suddenly at home.New York City’s abrupt switch to remote learning last month created myriad challenges for the nation’s largest school system. One of the thorniest issues was how to take attendance for 1.1 million public school students who were suddenly at home.
On Friday, the Department of Education provided initial data indicating that most students were still interacting with school: About 84 percent of students signed on in some way during the first week of April. Average daily attendance before the coronavirus pandemic was around 92 percent.On Friday, the Department of Education provided initial data indicating that most students were still interacting with school: About 84 percent of students signed on in some way during the first week of April. Average daily attendance before the coronavirus pandemic was around 92 percent.
Each of the city’s 1,800 schools have created their own attendance plans, meaning that being marked “present” could include participating at live instruction at one school, and answering a brief question every morning at another school. Attendance during remote learning was higher for younger children, who are typically supervised by parents during the day, and lower for high school students.Each of the city’s 1,800 schools have created their own attendance plans, meaning that being marked “present” could include participating at live instruction at one school, and answering a brief question every morning at another school. Attendance during remote learning was higher for younger children, who are typically supervised by parents during the day, and lower for high school students.
About 20 percent of city schools, including some large high schools, have not yet reported their attendance data. The city will release attendance weekly.About 20 percent of city schools, including some large high schools, have not yet reported their attendance data. The city will release attendance weekly.
As The New York Times follows the spread of the coronavirus across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, we need your help. We want to talk to doctors, nurses, lab technicians, respiratory therapists, emergency services workers, nursing home managers — anyone who can share what’s happening in the region’s hospitals and other health care centers. Even if you haven’t seen anything yet, we want to connect now so we can stay in touch in the future.As The New York Times follows the spread of the coronavirus across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, we need your help. We want to talk to doctors, nurses, lab technicians, respiratory therapists, emergency services workers, nursing home managers — anyone who can share what’s happening in the region’s hospitals and other health care centers. Even if you haven’t seen anything yet, we want to connect now so we can stay in touch in the future.
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Reporting was contributed by Maria Cramer, Melina Delkic, Matthew Haag, Alyson Krueger, Edgar Sandoval, Eliza Shapiro and Michael Wilson.Reporting was contributed by Maria Cramer, Melina Delkic, Matthew Haag, Alyson Krueger, Edgar Sandoval, Eliza Shapiro and Michael Wilson.