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It’s Thursday.It’s Thursday.
Weather: A bright but chilly morning turns into a mild day. High in the mid-60s.Weather: A bright but chilly morning turns into a mild day. High in the mid-60s.
Alternate-side parking: Suspended for Solemnity of the Ascension. The rules are back in effect on Friday and Saturday, and then suspended through June 7. The city may extend the suspension past June 7 based on street cleanliness and the availability of the work force.Alternate-side parking: Suspended for Solemnity of the Ascension. The rules are back in effect on Friday and Saturday, and then suspended through June 7. The city may extend the suspension past June 7 based on street cleanliness and the availability of the work force.
Religious gatherings of up to 10 people can resume in New York State on Thursday if attendees wear masks and maintain social distance, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday.Religious gatherings of up to 10 people can resume in New York State on Thursday if attendees wear masks and maintain social distance, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Wednesday.
“I understand their desire to get back to religious ceremonies as soon as possible,” Mr. Cuomo said of faith leaders.“I understand their desire to get back to religious ceremonies as soon as possible,” Mr. Cuomo said of faith leaders.
He added: “I think that even at this time of stress and when people are so anxious and so confused, I think those religious ceremonies can be very comforting. But we need to find out how to do it, and do it safely and do it smartly.”He added: “I think that even at this time of stress and when people are so anxious and so confused, I think those religious ceremonies can be very comforting. But we need to find out how to do it, and do it safely and do it smartly.”
The announcement was particularly significant for Jewish congregations, where a minyan, defined as 10 people over the age of 13, is required for a worship service.The announcement was particularly significant for Jewish congregations, where a minyan, defined as 10 people over the age of 13, is required for a worship service.
“Connecting to the almighty through prayer is part of who we are, and it is something that helps us grow and also cope,” said Motti Seligson, a spokesman for the Chabad Lubavitcher community of Orthodox Jews. “At a time like this when there are so many challenges, not having that has been very hard for many people.”“Connecting to the almighty through prayer is part of who we are, and it is something that helps us grow and also cope,” said Motti Seligson, a spokesman for the Chabad Lubavitcher community of Orthodox Jews. “At a time like this when there are so many challenges, not having that has been very hard for many people.”
The new rule comes just before with the Jewish holiday Shavuot on May 28, in which traditionally the Ten Commandments are read before a quorum of 10 Jews, Mr. Seligson added, making the moment particularly meaningful.The new rule comes just before with the Jewish holiday Shavuot on May 28, in which traditionally the Ten Commandments are read before a quorum of 10 Jews, Mr. Seligson added, making the moment particularly meaningful.
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Connecticut, which has been less affected by the coronavirus than neighboring New York, took the biggest step toward restarting its dormant economy on Wednesday, allowing restaurants, stores and malls to reopen, with significant limits.Connecticut, which has been less affected by the coronavirus than neighboring New York, took the biggest step toward restarting its dormant economy on Wednesday, allowing restaurants, stores and malls to reopen, with significant limits.
At Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford, regulars were waiting outside for the diner to open at 9 a.m., said Ipakoi Grigoriadis, whose family owns the place.At Pop’s Family Restaurant in Milford, regulars were waiting outside for the diner to open at 9 a.m., said Ipakoi Grigoriadis, whose family owns the place.
But it was not business as usual: Pop’s, like other Connecticut restaurants, was offering only outdoor seating, and it planned to gradually expand service to half of its capacity.But it was not business as usual: Pop’s, like other Connecticut restaurants, was offering only outdoor seating, and it planned to gradually expand service to half of its capacity.
Servers would be wearing gloves and masks at all times, Ms. Grigoriadis said, adding that patrons would be expected to wear masks “except when they are eating and drinking.”Servers would be wearing gloves and masks at all times, Ms. Grigoriadis said, adding that patrons would be expected to wear masks “except when they are eating and drinking.”
Stores and malls in Connecticut must also maintain a capacity of 50 percent and adopt stringent cleaning procedures. Masks are required, and seating areas like food courts will stay closed.Stores and malls in Connecticut must also maintain a capacity of 50 percent and adopt stringent cleaning procedures. Masks are required, and seating areas like food courts will stay closed.
[What’s reopening in the region.][What’s reopening in the region.]
Two Westchester County beaches will open this weekend to residents only, officials said on Wednesday, while beaches in New York City, just to the south, remain closed.Two Westchester County beaches will open this weekend to residents only, officials said on Wednesday, while beaches in New York City, just to the south, remain closed.
The beaches, at Playland Park in Rye and Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, will be open with reduced capacity from Friday through Monday, county officials said in a statement.The beaches, at Playland Park in Rye and Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, will be open with reduced capacity from Friday through Monday, county officials said in a statement.
Anyone entering the two parks must verify their residency with a county park pass or a driver’s license with a Westchester address. All beachgoers will be required to maintain social distance and have a mask.Anyone entering the two parks must verify their residency with a county park pass or a driver’s license with a Westchester address. All beachgoers will be required to maintain social distance and have a mask.
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Yes, Jersey Shore Beaches Are Reopening. Here’s How They’re Doing It.Yes, Jersey Shore Beaches Are Reopening. Here’s How They’re Doing It.
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Subway ridership hit its highest point since late March. [Daily News]Subway ridership hit its highest point since late March. [Daily News]
How Co-Op City, in the Bronx, is succeeding with the census. [The City]How Co-Op City, in the Bronx, is succeeding with the census. [The City]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced plans to reopen “in mid-August or perhaps a few weeks later.” [Gothamist]The Metropolitan Museum of Art announced plans to reopen “in mid-August or perhaps a few weeks later.” [Gothamist]
New York City’s real estate market was already in a slump when the pandemic fundamentally changed the industry overnight. How much further will prices slide? Is now a good time to buy? Who stands to benefit most from an uncertain market?New York City’s real estate market was already in a slump when the pandemic fundamentally changed the industry overnight. How much further will prices slide? Is now a good time to buy? Who stands to benefit most from an uncertain market?
On Thursday at 2 p.m., our panel of experts discusses the path forward for buyers, sellers and renters. The event will be hosted by Stefanos Chen, a real estate reporter for The Times.On Thursday at 2 p.m., our panel of experts discusses the path forward for buyers, sellers and renters. The event will be hosted by Stefanos Chen, a real estate reporter for The Times.
R.S.V.P. here. You may submit questions at any time during the call.R.S.V.P. here. You may submit questions at any time during the call.
The Times’s Corey Kilgannon writes:The Times’s Corey Kilgannon writes:
As the coronavirus lockdown kept John Thomas holed up in his Manhattan apartment for weeks on end, there was at least one silver lining: He could leave his Subaru parked on the street without having to move it for the usual morning street cleaning.As the coronavirus lockdown kept John Thomas holed up in his Manhattan apartment for weeks on end, there was at least one silver lining: He could leave his Subaru parked on the street without having to move it for the usual morning street cleaning.
That changed on Monday.That changed on Monday.
For the first time in more than two months, alternate-side parking rules went into effect in New York City, forcing Mr. Thomas, a 70-year-old painter, to interrupt his self-quarantine and again partake in a roundly reviled ritual of life in the five boroughs.For the first time in more than two months, alternate-side parking rules went into effect in New York City, forcing Mr. Thomas, a 70-year-old painter, to interrupt his self-quarantine and again partake in a roundly reviled ritual of life in the five boroughs.
He and other anxious New Yorkers who had left their cars on public streets for weeks donned face coverings and gloves, and ventured out of their homes to start their dusty cars and abide by the restrictions, which prohibit parking on the side of the street scheduled for sweeping.He and other anxious New Yorkers who had left their cars on public streets for weeks donned face coverings and gloves, and ventured out of their homes to start their dusty cars and abide by the restrictions, which prohibit parking on the side of the street scheduled for sweeping.
There was some predictable grumbling that requiring drivers to move their cars during a pandemic seemed to contradict stay-at-home orders.There was some predictable grumbling that requiring drivers to move their cars during a pandemic seemed to contradict stay-at-home orders.
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.
“It’s been a pleasure not having to move the car, especially because I’m staying inside these days to avoid the virus,” said Mr. Thomas, who started his Subaru on West 108th Street, giving up his precious curbside parking spot to make way for the street sweeper.“It’s been a pleasure not having to move the car, especially because I’m staying inside these days to avoid the virus,” said Mr. Thomas, who started his Subaru on West 108th Street, giving up his precious curbside parking spot to make way for the street sweeper.
But along with the resumed drudgery, drivers also acknowledged that the task did pose a hopeful sign that, with the virus showing signs of retreat, the city was inching back to normalcy, even as stores, restaurants and other parts of metropolitan life remained shut down.But along with the resumed drudgery, drivers also acknowledged that the task did pose a hopeful sign that, with the virus showing signs of retreat, the city was inching back to normalcy, even as stores, restaurants and other parts of metropolitan life remained shut down.
“It’s a sign we’re coming back, abso-freaking-lutely,” said Mark Pine, a maker of sailing apparel.“It’s a sign we’re coming back, abso-freaking-lutely,” said Mark Pine, a maker of sailing apparel.
The reinstatement is a brief one. After Sunday, the city will suspend alternate side parking again for at least two more weeks. The city’s Department of Sanitation will then assess when to schedule the next street cleaning.The reinstatement is a brief one. After Sunday, the city will suspend alternate side parking again for at least two more weeks. The city’s Department of Sanitation will then assess when to schedule the next street cleaning.
The regulations had been suspended since mid-March as part of the coronavirus lockdown.The regulations had been suspended since mid-March as part of the coronavirus lockdown.
It’s Thursday — get moving.It’s Thursday — get moving.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
It was near midnight. My wife and I were in a cab driving crosstown on 19th Street, hoping to avoid traffic. Just past Sixth Avenue, everything stopped.It was near midnight. My wife and I were in a cab driving crosstown on 19th Street, hoping to avoid traffic. Just past Sixth Avenue, everything stopped.
The cabby edged over to get a look at what was holding things up, peering past a Fire Department ladder truck returning to its station just down the block.The cabby edged over to get a look at what was holding things up, peering past a Fire Department ladder truck returning to its station just down the block.
We could see that a large delivery truck was blocking the street, and we watched as the driver made several failed attempts to back into a loading dock.We could see that a large delivery truck was blocking the street, and we watched as the driver made several failed attempts to back into a loading dock.
After a few minutes, we got impatient and decided to get out of the cab and walk home.After a few minutes, we got impatient and decided to get out of the cab and walk home.
Just then, the ladder truck’s driver climbed down from his rig, approached the delivery truck and waved up at the driver.Just then, the ladder truck’s driver climbed down from his rig, approached the delivery truck and waved up at the driver.
“C’mon down,” the firefighter said. “I gotcha.”“C’mon down,” the firefighter said. “I gotcha.”
With a relieved look, the delivery driver jumped out of the truck.With a relieved look, the delivery driver jumped out of the truck.
The firefighter climbed up behind the wheel, closed the door, checked the mirrors, put the truck into gear and then backed it in effortlessly. He and the truck driver shook hands.The firefighter climbed up behind the wheel, closed the door, checked the mirrors, put the truck into gear and then backed it in effortlessly. He and the truck driver shook hands.
Another successful rescue.Another successful rescue.
— Bob Schroeder— Bob Schroeder
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