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Virus Cases in State Top 30,000 Virus Cases in State Top 30,000
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It’s Thursday.It’s Thursday.
Weather: Bright, with a high in the mid-50s.Weather: Bright, with a high in the mid-50s.
Alternate-side parking: Suspended through Tuesday because of the coronavirus. Meters are in effect.Alternate-side parking: Suspended through Tuesday because of the coronavirus. Meters are in effect.
Though the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York State continues to grow quickly and has now topped 30,000, Governor Cuomo said yesterday that there were early signs that stringent restrictions on social gatherings and other measures could be slowing the virus’s spread.Though the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in New York State continues to grow quickly and has now topped 30,000, Governor Cuomo said yesterday that there were early signs that stringent restrictions on social gatherings and other measures could be slowing the virus’s spread.
[How Governor Cuomo, once on the sidelines, became the politician of the moment.][How Governor Cuomo, once on the sidelines, became the politician of the moment.]
Mr. Cuomo highlighted data that showed slowing hospitalization rates. On Sunday, the state’s projections showed hospitalizations doubling every two days, while Tuesday’s estimates showed them doubling every 4.7 days.Mr. Cuomo highlighted data that showed slowing hospitalization rates. On Sunday, the state’s projections showed hospitalizations doubling every two days, while Tuesday’s estimates showed them doubling every 4.7 days.
[Get the latest news and updates on the coronavirus in the New York region.][Get the latest news and updates on the coronavirus in the New York region.]
Mr. Cuomo said the $2 trillion stimulus package making its way through Washington would be “terrible” for the state. The legislation passed the Senate late yesterday, and is expected to be passed by the House tomorrow. New York’s government would get $3.6 billion, the governor said, not enough to bridge the virus-related budget gap the state is facing.Mr. Cuomo said the $2 trillion stimulus package making its way through Washington would be “terrible” for the state. The legislation passed the Senate late yesterday, and is expected to be passed by the House tomorrow. New York’s government would get $3.6 billion, the governor said, not enough to bridge the virus-related budget gap the state is facing.
Mayor de Blasio went further, calling the deal “immoral.” He said New York City would be getting only $1 billion, despite having one-third of the country’s virus cases. Citing various projections, the mayor also said at least half of all New Yorkers could contract the virus.Mayor de Blasio went further, calling the deal “immoral.” He said New York City would be getting only $1 billion, despite having one-third of the country’s virus cases. Citing various projections, the mayor also said at least half of all New Yorkers could contract the virus.
As of yesterday, New York State had more than 30,000 confirmed cases. That was more than 7 percent of the nearly 463,000 worldwide tallied by The Times. The state had at least 325 deaths. New York City had about 20,000 confirmed cases, and at least 280 deaths.As of yesterday, New York State had more than 30,000 confirmed cases. That was more than 7 percent of the nearly 463,000 worldwide tallied by The Times. The state had at least 325 deaths. New York City had about 20,000 confirmed cases, and at least 280 deaths.
State officials projected they would need 30,000 ventilators, of which they had 4,000 as of yesterday. Mr. Cuomo said 7,000 more ventilators had been procured, in addition to 4,000 ventilators sent by the federal government.State officials projected they would need 30,000 ventilators, of which they had 4,000 as of yesterday. Mr. Cuomo said 7,000 more ventilators had been procured, in addition to 4,000 ventilators sent by the federal government.
[Thirteen deaths in a day: An “apocalyptic” surge at a Queens hospital.][Thirteen deaths in a day: An “apocalyptic” surge at a Queens hospital.]
The first virus-related death of a homeless New Yorker was confirmed. A man who had been living in a shelter died after being hospitalized for several days, officials said yesterday.The first virus-related death of a homeless New Yorker was confirmed. A man who had been living in a shelter died after being hospitalized for several days, officials said yesterday.
Measures adopted to stop the spread of the virus in New York appear to have put a dent in crime, New York City’s police commissioner said. Mr. de Blasio, however, has noted a surge in bias attacks aimed at the city’s residents with Asian heritage, and he has urged the victims of such crimes to contact the police.Measures adopted to stop the spread of the virus in New York appear to have put a dent in crime, New York City’s police commissioner said. Mr. de Blasio, however, has noted a surge in bias attacks aimed at the city’s residents with Asian heritage, and he has urged the victims of such crimes to contact the police.
New Jersey announced that it had more than 4,400 cases, including more than 60 deaths.New Jersey announced that it had more than 4,400 cases, including more than 60 deaths.
Virus Rules Let Construction Workers Keep Building Luxury TowersVirus Rules Let Construction Workers Keep Building Luxury Towers
The Wealthy Flee Coronavirus. Vacation Towns Respond: Stay Away.The Wealthy Flee Coronavirus. Vacation Towns Respond: Stay Away.
A Promoter’s Screen Tests Involved Sex on Camera, Lawsuits ChargeA Promoter’s Screen Tests Involved Sex on Camera, Lawsuits Charge
Roosevelt Avenue Goes DarkRoosevelt Avenue Goes Dark
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The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.
New York City animal shelters are running out of cats and dogs for people to foster. [Bloomberg]New York City animal shelters are running out of cats and dogs for people to foster. [Bloomberg]
A masked subway rider was seen hanging off the side of a train in the Bronx. [Daily News]A masked subway rider was seen hanging off the side of a train in the Bronx. [Daily News]
Two Trader Joe’s locations in Manhattan closed after workers tested positive for the coronavirus. [TimeOut New York]Two Trader Joe’s locations in Manhattan closed after workers tested positive for the coronavirus. [TimeOut New York]
The Times’s Michael Kimmelman writes:The Times’s Michael Kimmelman writes:
Weeks ago, back when New Yorkers were starting to shelter at home but it was still kosher to get a little fresh air and take a walk, I invited a few people to suggest modest strolls, one on one, around places meaningful to them.Weeks ago, back when New Yorkers were starting to shelter at home but it was still kosher to get a little fresh air and take a walk, I invited a few people to suggest modest strolls, one on one, around places meaningful to them.
The goal? Distraction, joy and a chance to describe how buildings speak — historically, personally and differently to different people.The goal? Distraction, joy and a chance to describe how buildings speak — historically, personally and differently to different people.
The walks are to be consumed vicariously, from home, via text and images, not on foot. They’re a reminder that, even besieged, the city amazes, endures, awaits.The walks are to be consumed vicariously, from home, via text and images, not on foot. They’re a reminder that, even besieged, the city amazes, endures, awaits.
David Rockwell is first. He elected to look at Broadway’s hibernating theaters.David Rockwell is first. He elected to look at Broadway’s hibernating theaters.
Winner of a Tony, an Emmy and a James Beard Award, he founded the New York-based Rockwell Group, which designed over 70 productions on and Off Broadway, as well as hotels, restaurants and other institutions around the world.Winner of a Tony, an Emmy and a James Beard Award, he founded the New York-based Rockwell Group, which designed over 70 productions on and Off Broadway, as well as hotels, restaurants and other institutions around the world.
On a cool, sunny Sunday, we met outside the New Amsterdam Theater on 42nd Street. The conversation has been edited.On a cool, sunny Sunday, we met outside the New Amsterdam Theater on 42nd Street. The conversation has been edited.
[Broadway is shuttered, but its buildings sing: Take a virtual tour.][Broadway is shuttered, but its buildings sing: Take a virtual tour.]
The theater is closed. What do you have in mind?The theater is closed. What do you have in mind?
Entrances are important with all architecture, of course, but on Broadway it’s where a lot of things are set in motion, drama-wise. A good example is the New Amsterdam, built in 1903. In 1913 it took off as the home of the Ziegfeld Follies, with a risqué nightclub on the roof.Entrances are important with all architecture, of course, but on Broadway it’s where a lot of things are set in motion, drama-wise. A good example is the New Amsterdam, built in 1903. In 1913 it took off as the home of the Ziegfeld Follies, with a risqué nightclub on the roof.
The New Amsterdam has this teeny entrance onto the street. A person has no idea there’s a massive theater behind here.The New Amsterdam has this teeny entrance onto the street. A person has no idea there’s a massive theater behind here.
Now we’ve walked back west to the heart of Broadway.Now we’ve walked back west to the heart of Broadway.
We’re now standing on 44th Street in front of the Shubert Theater, which shares its facade with the Booth to the north along Shubert Alley.We’re now standing on 44th Street in front of the Shubert Theater, which shares its facade with the Booth to the north along Shubert Alley.
Updated June 12, 2020Updated June 12, 2020
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.
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.
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.
Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.Exercise researchers and physicians have some blunt advice for those of us aiming to return to regular exercise now: Start slowly and then rev up your workouts, also slowly. American adults tended to be about 12 percent less active after the stay-at-home mandates began in March than they were in January. But there are steps you can take to ease your way back into regular exercise safely. First, “start at no more than 50 percent of the exercise you were doing before Covid,” says Dr. Monica Rho, the chief of musculoskeletal medicine at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. Thread in some preparatory squats, too, she advises. “When you haven’t been exercising, you lose muscle mass.” Expect some muscle twinges after these preliminary, post-lockdown sessions, especially a day or two later. But sudden or increasing pain during exercise is a clarion call to stop and return home.
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.
The two theaters were conceived together. They use a wonderful kind of Venetian rustication framing deeply carved details made with layers of colored cement called sgraffito.The two theaters were conceived together. They use a wonderful kind of Venetian rustication framing deeply carved details made with layers of colored cement called sgraffito.
[The Tony Awards were postponed because of the virus outbreak.][The Tony Awards were postponed because of the virus outbreak.]
One last stop?One last stop?
I wanted to end at Studio 54. It opened as an opera house. I find it interesting that theaters are so resilient. They can have many lives.I wanted to end at Studio 54. It opened as an opera house. I find it interesting that theaters are so resilient. They can have many lives.
It’s Thursday — tour your city.It’s Thursday — tour your city.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
It was Sunday morning, and I had just missed the M15 local. I didn’t want to take the express bus because I wanted to use my two-hour free transfer. But I also didn’t want to wait forever for the next bus, so I started to walk downtown.It was Sunday morning, and I had just missed the M15 local. I didn’t want to take the express bus because I wanted to use my two-hour free transfer. But I also didn’t want to wait forever for the next bus, so I started to walk downtown.
I had walked about 10 blocks when I decided to stop and wait for the next bus after all.I had walked about 10 blocks when I decided to stop and wait for the next bus after all.
“Excuse me,” a woman with a British accent at the bus stop said. “Do you mind telling me what perfume you’re wearing. It’s smells so lovely.”“Excuse me,” a woman with a British accent at the bus stop said. “Do you mind telling me what perfume you’re wearing. It’s smells so lovely.”
“I’m not wearing any perfume,” I replied. I looked around. There was no one else nearby. “You mean my essential oils! I made the combination myself. It’s one drop of patchouli and one drop of lavender.”“I’m not wearing any perfume,” I replied. I looked around. There was no one else nearby. “You mean my essential oils! I made the combination myself. It’s one drop of patchouli and one drop of lavender.”
It had been about 30 minutes since I applied my face cream, and it felt like it had already faded away. It had been about six months since I lost my job. It had been about 12 months since I lost my mom. So, I was feeling down on myself.It had been about 30 minutes since I applied my face cream, and it felt like it had already faded away. It had been about six months since I lost my job. It had been about 12 months since I lost my mom. So, I was feeling down on myself.
At that moment, though, I didn’t have to corral anyone for the compliment. It just came to me. I was recognized for being authentically me.At that moment, though, I didn’t have to corral anyone for the compliment. It just came to me. I was recognized for being authentically me.
— Cindy Ng— Cindy Ng
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