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It’s Monday. The High Line is reopening next week, and you’ll need a free, timed-entry pass to visit. They’ll be available starting Thursday.It’s Monday. The High Line is reopening next week, and you’ll need a free, timed-entry pass to visit. They’ll be available starting Thursday.
Weather: Sunny in the morning, but watch out for afternoon thunderstorms. High in the low 90s.Weather: Sunny in the morning, but watch out for afternoon thunderstorms. High in the low 90s.
Alternate-side parking: Suspended through Sunday. Read about the new amended regulations here.Alternate-side parking: Suspended through Sunday. Read about the new amended regulations here.
Today, life in New York City moves a little closer to what we might call normal. Welcome to Phase 3.Today, life in New York City moves a little closer to what we might call normal. Welcome to Phase 3.
Broadly, that means the city, once an epicenter of one of the worst pandemics in modern history, is continuing to loosen the restrictions put in place to contain the coronavirus.Broadly, that means the city, once an epicenter of one of the worst pandemics in modern history, is continuing to loosen the restrictions put in place to contain the coronavirus.
[Read our latest story on New York City’s entry into Phase 3.][Read our latest story on New York City’s entry into Phase 3.]
Expect to see the reopening of nail salons, massage centers, spa salons, tanning salons and tattoo shops, and the return of some “low-risk” youth sports. Don’t expect to see the resumption of indoor dining, though.Expect to see the reopening of nail salons, massage centers, spa salons, tanning salons and tattoo shops, and the return of some “low-risk” youth sports. Don’t expect to see the resumption of indoor dining, though.
The entry into a new phase underscores the diverging narratives emerging across the country. While New York City is taking steps to reopen, other parts of the nation are finding that lifting restrictions can have negative effects.The entry into a new phase underscores the diverging narratives emerging across the country. While New York City is taking steps to reopen, other parts of the nation are finding that lifting restrictions can have negative effects.
On Saturday, for example, Florida and South Carolina once again posted daily records for new coronavirus cases. And in Houston, hospitals were reporting a dangerous surge in patients.On Saturday, for example, Florida and South Carolina once again posted daily records for new coronavirus cases. And in Houston, hospitals were reporting a dangerous surge in patients.
[Confused? Want to brush up on New York’s path to recovery? Check out our guide on what each phase means.][Confused? Want to brush up on New York’s path to recovery? Check out our guide on what each phase means.]
New York City’s Phase 3, however, isn’t a neat success story. The continued pause of indoor dining shows that the path to normalcy will not be as linear as the sequence of phases might suggest.New York City’s Phase 3, however, isn’t a neat success story. The continued pause of indoor dining shows that the path to normalcy will not be as linear as the sequence of phases might suggest.
New Yorkers were supposed to be able to enjoy indoor dining starting today, with some capacity restrictions in restaurants and bars. But Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo last week decided to delay indoor dining indefinitely.New Yorkers were supposed to be able to enjoy indoor dining starting today, with some capacity restrictions in restaurants and bars. But Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo last week decided to delay indoor dining indefinitely.
They cited the danger of having people gather close together indoors, and said people frequenting bars and restaurants were most likely contributing to the huge increases in coronavirus cases seen in other states.They cited the danger of having people gather close together indoors, and said people frequenting bars and restaurants were most likely contributing to the huge increases in coronavirus cases seen in other states.
“It is not the time to forge ahead with indoor dining,” Mr. de Blasio said on Wednesday.“It is not the time to forge ahead with indoor dining,” Mr. de Blasio said on Wednesday.
Still, it feels as if the city is moving in the right direction.Still, it feels as if the city is moving in the right direction.
The 9/11 Memorial reopened to the public on Sunday, with hand sanitizer, face mask requirements and “regular deep cleanings.”The 9/11 Memorial reopened to the public on Sunday, with hand sanitizer, face mask requirements and “regular deep cleanings.”
But even as Mr. Cuomo announced on Sunday that Phase 3 would go forward, he urged caution, saying residents should wear masks and stay distanced from one another lest New York give up the progress it has made in curbing the virus.But even as Mr. Cuomo announced on Sunday that Phase 3 would go forward, he urged caution, saying residents should wear masks and stay distanced from one another lest New York give up the progress it has made in curbing the virus.
That concern was apparent over the weekend, as some on social media shared photographs of Fourth of July gatherings that appeared to not meet social-distancing guidelines.That concern was apparent over the weekend, as some on social media shared photographs of Fourth of July gatherings that appeared to not meet social-distancing guidelines.
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An upstate man faces federal charges in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack on an occupied New York Police Department vehicle during protests against police brutality in May. [Gothamist]An upstate man faces federal charges in connection with a Molotov cocktail attack on an occupied New York Police Department vehicle during protests against police brutality in May. [Gothamist]
Amid Independence Day celebrations, a number of shootings over the weekend left at least four people dead and 36 others injured across New York City. [amNY]Amid Independence Day celebrations, a number of shootings over the weekend left at least four people dead and 36 others injured across New York City. [amNY]
Shootings and fireworks alike are setting off ShotSpotter’s audio sensors, as scrutiny of the technology grows. [The City]Shootings and fireworks alike are setting off ShotSpotter’s audio sensors, as scrutiny of the technology grows. [The City]
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The coronavirus can stay aloft for hours in tiny droplets in stagnant air, infecting people as they inhale, mounting scientific evidence suggests. This risk is highest in crowded indoor spaces with poor ventilation, and may help explain super-spreading events reported in meatpacking plants, churches and restaurants. It’s unclear how often the virus is spread via these tiny droplets, or aerosols, compared with larger droplets that are expelled when a sick person coughs or sneezes, or transmitted through contact with contaminated surfaces, said Linsey Marr, an aerosol expert at Virginia Tech. Aerosols are released even when a person without symptoms exhales, talks or sings, according to Dr. Marr and more than 200 other experts, who have outlined the evidence in an open letter to the World Health Organization.
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.
Scientists around the country have tried to identify everyday materials that do a good job of filtering microscopic particles. In recent tests, HEPA furnace filters scored high, as did vacuum cleaner bags, fabric similar to flannel pajamas and those of 600-count pillowcases. Other materials tested included layered coffee filters and scarves and bandannas. These scored lower, but still captured a small percentage of particles.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Times’s Carla Correa writes:The Times’s Carla Correa writes:
“Hamilton” again stands apart from other recent Broadway hits: The musical began streaming on Friday on Disney+.“Hamilton” again stands apart from other recent Broadway hits: The musical began streaming on Friday on Disney+.
One viewing suggestion, from the comedian Sofie Hagen on Twitter: “If you really want the full Live On Broadway experience, when Lin-Manuel Miranda first walks on stage as Hamilton, pause the video and stand up and clap for ten minutes. Then sit down and press play again.”One viewing suggestion, from the comedian Sofie Hagen on Twitter: “If you really want the full Live On Broadway experience, when Lin-Manuel Miranda first walks on stage as Hamilton, pause the video and stand up and clap for ten minutes. Then sit down and press play again.”
With Broadway shuttered through the rest of the year, why can’t we stream more productions? Elisabeth Vincentelli recently wrote about the options — and the state of theater streaming — in The Times’s Arts section. You can read the full article here.With Broadway shuttered through the rest of the year, why can’t we stream more productions? Elisabeth Vincentelli recently wrote about the options — and the state of theater streaming — in The Times’s Arts section. You can read the full article here.
For musicals, she wrote, “the websites Filmed on Stage and Thespie can help point you to many of them, such as the West End production of ‘Gypsy,’ starring Imelda Staunton and available to buy or rent on Amazon, iTunes and YouTube.”For musicals, she wrote, “the websites Filmed on Stage and Thespie can help point you to many of them, such as the West End production of ‘Gypsy,’ starring Imelda Staunton and available to buy or rent on Amazon, iTunes and YouTube.”
“Musicals are also a portion of the long-running PBS Great Performances series, while Netflix lists popular properties as different as ‘Shrek the Musical’ and ‘Springsteen on Broadway.’”“Musicals are also a portion of the long-running PBS Great Performances series, while Netflix lists popular properties as different as ‘Shrek the Musical’ and ‘Springsteen on Broadway.’”
“The closest thing to a Netflix for theater is BroadwayHD, which has about 300 titles in its catalog, from hits like ‘Kinky Boots’ to vintage nuggets, including Lee J. Cobb reprising his Willy Loman in a 1966 CBS telecast of ‘Death of a Salesman.’”“The closest thing to a Netflix for theater is BroadwayHD, which has about 300 titles in its catalog, from hits like ‘Kinky Boots’ to vintage nuggets, including Lee J. Cobb reprising his Willy Loman in a 1966 CBS telecast of ‘Death of a Salesman.’”
“The British-American Marquee TV is another service that offers all-you-can-watch for a weekly, monthly or annual fee.”“The British-American Marquee TV is another service that offers all-you-can-watch for a weekly, monthly or annual fee.”
It’s Monday — press play.It’s Monday — press play.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
One day last spring, I was walking west from Alphabet City to Pier 34 to watch the sunset.One day last spring, I was walking west from Alphabet City to Pier 34 to watch the sunset.
Somewhere in the West Village, I noticed a young woman walking the same direction a few paces in front of me. I watched for a block or two as she kept reaching one arm around behind her to try to button a loose button at the back of her blouse.Somewhere in the West Village, I noticed a young woman walking the same direction a few paces in front of me. I watched for a block or two as she kept reaching one arm around behind her to try to button a loose button at the back of her blouse.
I wanted to help her, but I was nervous about asking and I didn’t want to bother a stranger, especially over something as personal as a loose blouse button.I wanted to help her, but I was nervous about asking and I didn’t want to bother a stranger, especially over something as personal as a loose blouse button.
After a while, we both wound up at a corner waiting for the light to change. I took off my headphones.After a while, we both wound up at a corner waiting for the light to change. I took off my headphones.
“I’m sorry to bother,” I said, “but could I help you with that?”“I’m sorry to bother,” I said, “but could I help you with that?”
“Oh, my God,” she said. “I’ve been wanting to ask you for blocks but was too nervous to ask.”“Oh, my God,” she said. “I’ve been wanting to ask you for blocks but was too nervous to ask.”
— Perry Khalil— Perry Khalil
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