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It’s Friday. A shop in upstate New York is selling doughnuts featuring an image of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.It’s Friday. A shop in upstate New York is selling doughnuts featuring an image of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Weather: Early showers will yield to clouds and then sun, with a high in the mid-60s. Expect a rainy and dreary weekend, with highs in the 50s.Weather: Early showers will yield to clouds and then sun, with a high in the mid-60s. Expect a rainy and dreary weekend, with highs in the 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.
On the day that the United States surpassed China as the country with the most known cases of the coronavirus, with more than 85,000, Governor Cuomo shared another grim statistic: 100 patients died in one day in New York.On the day that the United States surpassed China as the country with the most known cases of the coronavirus, with more than 85,000, Governor Cuomo shared another grim statistic: 100 patients died in one day in New York.
The state’s total number of coronavirus deaths now stands at more than 430 — with 365 deaths in New York City as of yesterday evening. The number of people hospitalized for the virus in New York also jumped 40 percent yesterday, Mr. Cuomo said.The state’s total number of coronavirus deaths now stands at more than 430 — with 365 deaths in New York City as of yesterday evening. The number of people hospitalized for the virus in New York also jumped 40 percent yesterday, Mr. Cuomo said.
The news came in stark contrast to the optimistic briefing the governor gave on Wednesday, in which he pointed to the state’s slowing rate of hospitalizations.The news came in stark contrast to the optimistic briefing the governor gave on Wednesday, in which he pointed to the state’s slowing rate of hospitalizations.
New York State had nearly 39,000 confirmed cases as of yesterday morning, up more than 8,000 from Wednesday morning. As of yesterday evening, New York City had recorded more than 23,000 cases.New York State had nearly 39,000 confirmed cases as of yesterday morning, up more than 8,000 from Wednesday morning. As of yesterday evening, New York City had recorded more than 23,000 cases.
The governor emphasized that the numbers on any single day did not necessarily capture the damage being caused by the virus.The governor emphasized that the numbers on any single day did not necessarily capture the damage being caused by the virus.
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State and New York City officials criticized the $2 trillion federal stimulus package that was approved this week by the Senate for not going far enough to boost the local economy. The House is expected to approve the measure today.State and New York City officials criticized the $2 trillion federal stimulus package that was approved this week by the Senate for not going far enough to boost the local economy. The House is expected to approve the measure today.
Mr. Cuomo said the package would do “absolutely nothing” to help New York overcome its tax revenue drop of $9 billion to $15 billion, because the $5 billion the state would get is earmarked for coronavirus-related expenses.Mr. Cuomo said the package would do “absolutely nothing” to help New York overcome its tax revenue drop of $9 billion to $15 billion, because the $5 billion the state would get is earmarked for coronavirus-related expenses.
[The outbreak is ravaging New York’s budget.][The outbreak is ravaging New York’s budget.]
Like other cities around the country, New York is moving to release vulnerable, nonviolent inmates from jail to stem the spread of the virus among the incarcerated.Like other cities around the country, New York is moving to release vulnerable, nonviolent inmates from jail to stem the spread of the virus among the incarcerated.
By late Wednesday, 200 inmates had been freed, bringing New York City’s jail population to 4,906, Mayor de Blasio said yesterday. The last time it was below 5,000, he said, was 1949.By late Wednesday, 200 inmates had been freed, bringing New York City’s jail population to 4,906, Mayor de Blasio said yesterday. The last time it was below 5,000, he said, was 1949.
More than a dozen city blocks will be temporarily closed to vehicles in an effort to open more outdoor space for pedestrians and deter them from packing into public parks. The following streets will be blocked off between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Friday through Monday:More than a dozen city blocks will be temporarily closed to vehicles in an effort to open more outdoor space for pedestrians and deter them from packing into public parks. The following streets will be blocked off between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., Friday through Monday:
Manhattan: Park Avenue between 28th Street and 34th Street.Manhattan: Park Avenue between 28th Street and 34th Street.
Brooklyn: Bushwick Avenue between Johnson Avenue and Flushing Avenue.Brooklyn: Bushwick Avenue between Johnson Avenue and Flushing Avenue.
Queens: 34th Avenue between 73rd Street and 80th Street.Queens: 34th Avenue between 73rd Street and 80th Street.
Bronx: Grand Concourse between East Burnside Avenue and East 184th Street.Bronx: Grand Concourse between East Burnside Avenue and East 184th Street.
An upscale retirement community on the North Fork of Long Island has announced six deaths from the coronavirus, creating fears of an even bigger outbreak among the confined population. The cases are the latest to hit a facility for older adults, who are at high risk of dying from the virus.An upscale retirement community on the North Fork of Long Island has announced six deaths from the coronavirus, creating fears of an even bigger outbreak among the confined population. The cases are the latest to hit a facility for older adults, who are at high risk of dying from the virus.
“I’m 90 years old. I’d like to die naturally,” one resident at the retirement center, Peconic Landing, told her son. “But I don’t want to die for this.“I’m 90 years old. I’d like to die naturally,” one resident at the retirement center, Peconic Landing, told her son. “But I don’t want to die for this.
[Coronavirus on Long Island: Six die in an outbreak at a retirement community.][Coronavirus on Long Island: Six die in an outbreak at a retirement community.]
A nurse at Mount Sinai West hospital in Manhattan died after contracting the virus. Colleagues and relatives said his death could have been prevented.A nurse at Mount Sinai West hospital in Manhattan died after contracting the virus. Colleagues and relatives said his death could have been prevented.
In Connecticut, where many wealthy New Yorkers own second homes, Gov. Ned Lamont urged all travelers from New York City to self-quarantine for 14 days upon entering the state.In Connecticut, where many wealthy New Yorkers own second homes, Gov. Ned Lamont urged all travelers from New York City to self-quarantine for 14 days upon entering the state.
She’s 10, Homeless and Eager to Learn. But She Has No Internet.She’s 10, Homeless and Eager to Learn. But She Has No Internet.
‘We’re in Disaster Mode’: Courage Inside a Brooklyn Hospital Confronting Coronavirus‘We’re in Disaster Mode’: Courage Inside a Brooklyn Hospital Confronting Coronavirus
What Made New York So Hospitable for Coronavirus?What Made New York So Hospitable for Coronavirus?
Things to Do in N.Y.C. This Weekend While Staying InsideThings to Do in N.Y.C. This Weekend While Staying Inside
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The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.The Mini Crossword: Here is today’s puzzle.
New York’s coronavirus eviction moratorium, explained. [Curbed New York]New York’s coronavirus eviction moratorium, explained. [Curbed New York]
A fake dating profile that a magazine created for Governor Cuomo in September has become one of its most-read articles over the past week. [City & State New York ]A fake dating profile that a magazine created for Governor Cuomo in September has become one of its most-read articles over the past week. [City & State New York ]
What we’re watching: Ben Smith, The Times’s media columnist, and Mara Gay of The Times’s editorial board discuss how the media and President Trump are handling the coronavirus crisis on “The New York Times Close Up With Sam Roberts.” The show airs tonight at 8, tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. [CUNY TV]What we’re watching: Ben Smith, The Times’s media columnist, and Mara Gay of The Times’s editorial board discuss how the media and President Trump are handling the coronavirus crisis on “The New York Times Close Up With Sam Roberts.” The show airs tonight at 8, tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. [CUNY TV]
The Times’s Devi Lockwood writes:The Times’s Devi Lockwood writes:
What do Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill and Luther Vandross have in common? They all performed at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.What do Stevie Wonder, Billie Holiday, Lauryn Hill and Luther Vandross have in common? They all performed at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced the theater to temporarily shut its doors, but the producers of Amateur Night are determined to keep this 86-year tradition alive by moving it online.The coronavirus pandemic has forced the theater to temporarily shut its doors, but the producers of Amateur Night are determined to keep this 86-year tradition alive by moving it online.
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.
The theater is inviting performers to submit videos up to five minutes long to be reviewed by its panel of judges. While audition videos have been accepted since 2017, this is the first year that auditions will be conducted entirely online.The theater is inviting performers to submit videos up to five minutes long to be reviewed by its panel of judges. While audition videos have been accepted since 2017, this is the first year that auditions will be conducted entirely online.
“We’re always looking” for the next star, said Kamilah Forbes, the Apollo’s executive producer. “I think the opportunity for digital really allows us to always keep our eyes open for talent around the country and, quite frankly, around the world.”“We’re always looking” for the next star, said Kamilah Forbes, the Apollo’s executive producer. “I think the opportunity for digital really allows us to always keep our eyes open for talent around the country and, quite frankly, around the world.”
It’s Friday — put on a show.It’s Friday — put on a show.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
The scene: People waiting for an elevator in the lobby of an apartment building in Lower Manhattan. The doors open to reveal a woman with a shopping cart.The scene: People waiting for an elevator in the lobby of an apartment building in Lower Manhattan. The doors open to reveal a woman with a shopping cart.
As the people who have been waiting get on and start pushing buttons for the upper floors, the woman with the shopping cart explains, somewhat apologetically, that the elevator is going down to the basement where she is doing her laundry.As the people who have been waiting get on and start pushing buttons for the upper floors, the woman with the shopping cart explains, somewhat apologetically, that the elevator is going down to the basement where she is doing her laundry.
“That’s OK,” a man who has just gotten on the elevator says. “I can use the exercise.”“That’s OK,” a man who has just gotten on the elevator says. “I can use the exercise.”
— Alan Goldsmith— Alan Goldsmith
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