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It’s Tuesday.It’s Tuesday.
Weather: A chilly morning, in the 40s. Later, sunny and warming toward 60, but gusty.Weather: A chilly morning, in the 40s. Later, sunny and warming toward 60, but gusty.
Alternate-side parking: Suspended through Sunday. Meters are in effect.Alternate-side parking: Suspended through Sunday. Meters are in effect.
In the most concrete step yet toward bringing New York State back to life, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Monday that three upstate regions might partly reopen this weekend, with limited construction, manufacturing and curbside retail.In the most concrete step yet toward bringing New York State back to life, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Monday that three upstate regions might partly reopen this weekend, with limited construction, manufacturing and curbside retail.
“We start a new chapter today in many ways,” Mr. Cuomo said at his daily news briefing, held in Rochester. “It’s a new phase, if you will.”“We start a new chapter today in many ways,” Mr. Cuomo said at his daily news briefing, held in Rochester. “It’s a new phase, if you will.”
It has been nearly 10 weeks since the first case of the coronavirus was confirmed in the state. And while the virus has killed more than 26,000 people in New York and sickened hundreds of thousands people, New York City and its suburbs account for most of that toll. Upstate New York has recorded far fewer cases and deaths.It has been nearly 10 weeks since the first case of the coronavirus was confirmed in the state. And while the virus has killed more than 26,000 people in New York and sickened hundreds of thousands people, New York City and its suburbs account for most of that toll. Upstate New York has recorded far fewer cases and deaths.
Mr. Cuomo, laid out a detailed plan for reopening last week, requiring each of 10 regions to meet thresholds in seven health-related areas. The metrics include beefing up testing and contact tracing, ensuring adequate hospital capacity and showing sustained declines in virus cases and deaths.Mr. Cuomo, laid out a detailed plan for reopening last week, requiring each of 10 regions to meet thresholds in seven health-related areas. The metrics include beefing up testing and contact tracing, ensuring adequate hospital capacity and showing sustained declines in virus cases and deaths.
The three regions poised to reopen are the Finger Lakes, including Rochester; the Southern Tier, which borders Pennsylvania; and the Mohawk Valley, west of Albany.The three regions poised to reopen are the Finger Lakes, including Rochester; the Southern Tier, which borders Pennsylvania; and the Mohawk Valley, west of Albany.
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New York State will hold its presidential primary on June 23, the state’s Democratic Party told national party leaders on Monday.New York State will hold its presidential primary on June 23, the state’s Democratic Party told national party leaders on Monday.
New York’s Board of Elections, citing public health concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak, had canceled the primary. But a federal judge ordered the primary restored to the June 23 ballot after the former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang sued to block the cancellation.New York’s Board of Elections, citing public health concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak, had canceled the primary. But a federal judge ordered the primary restored to the June 23 ballot after the former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang sued to block the cancellation.
Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and his supporters also opposed canceling the primary.Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and his supporters also opposed canceling the primary.
Supporters of Mr. Sanders, who suspended his campaign for the presidential nomination last month, can win key slots at the Democratic National Convention if he captures at least 15 percent of the vote statewide or in each congressional district.Supporters of Mr. Sanders, who suspended his campaign for the presidential nomination last month, can win key slots at the Democratic National Convention if he captures at least 15 percent of the vote statewide or in each congressional district.
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The ban on large gatherings in New York City and the widespread closing of nonessential businesses are unlikely to end before June, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday.The ban on large gatherings in New York City and the widespread closing of nonessential businesses are unlikely to end before June, Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday.
“June is when we’re potentially going to be able to make some real changes if we can continue our progress,” he said at his daily news briefing.“June is when we’re potentially going to be able to make some real changes if we can continue our progress,” he said at his daily news briefing.
City and state data have suggested that New York has made progress in containing the outbreak of the virus and in reducing its transmission. Mr. de Blasio specifically cited decreases in the number of those being hospitalized with the virus and the percentage of people testing positive in the city.City and state data have suggested that New York has made progress in containing the outbreak of the virus and in reducing its transmission. Mr. de Blasio specifically cited decreases in the number of those being hospitalized with the virus and the percentage of people testing positive in the city.
But he said that such progress must continue before officials would consider any reopening.But he said that such progress must continue before officials would consider any reopening.
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NYC Ferry routes have cut service by 30 percent and are experiencing at least an 80 percent drop in ridership. [Gothamist]NYC Ferry routes have cut service by 30 percent and are experiencing at least an 80 percent drop in ridership. [Gothamist]
A taxi rescue plan calls for slashing the value of medallions to $250,000. [New York Post]A taxi rescue plan calls for slashing the value of medallions to $250,000. [New York Post]
Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate, said he was teaming up with an outreach group to give $500 a month to 20 New Yorkers from the Hudson Valley for the next five years. [Daily News]Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate, said he was teaming up with an outreach group to give $500 a month to 20 New Yorkers from the Hudson Valley for the next five years. [Daily News]
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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.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.A commentary published this month on the website of the British Journal of Sports Medicine points out that covering your face during exercise “comes with issues of potential breathing restriction and discomfort” and requires “balancing benefits versus possible adverse events.” Masks do alter exercise, says Cedric X. Bryant, the president and chief science officer of the American Council on Exercise, a nonprofit organization that funds exercise research and certifies fitness professionals. “In my personal experience,” he says, “heart rates are higher at the same relative intensity when you wear a mask.” Some people also could experience lightheadedness during familiar workouts while masked, says Len Kravitz, a professor of exercise science at the University of New Mexico.
The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.The steroid, dexamethasone, is the first treatment shown to reduce mortality in severely ill patients, according to scientists in Britain. The drug appears to reduce inflammation caused by the immune system, protecting the tissues. In the study, dexamethasone reduced deaths of patients on ventilators by one-third, and deaths of patients on oxygen by one-fifth.
The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.The coronavirus emergency relief package gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off because of the virus. It gives qualified workers two weeks of paid sick leave if they are ill, quarantined or seeking diagnosis or preventive care for coronavirus, or if they are caring for sick family members. It gives 12 weeks of paid leave to people caring for children whose schools are closed or whose child care provider is unavailable because of the coronavirus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig economy workers. But the measure excludes at least half of private-sector workers, including those at the country’s largest employers, and gives small employers significant leeway to deny leave.
So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.So far, the evidence seems to show it does. A widely cited paper published in April suggests that people are most infectious about two days before the onset of coronavirus symptoms and estimated that 44 percent of new infections were a result of transmission from people who were not yet showing symptoms. Recently, a top expert at the World Health Organization stated that transmission of the coronavirus by people who did not have symptoms was “very rare,” but she later walked back that statement.
Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.Touching contaminated objects and then infecting ourselves with the germs is not typically how the virus spreads. But it can happen. A number of studies of flu, rhinovirus, coronavirus and other microbes have shown that respiratory illnesses, including the new coronavirus, can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, particularly in places like day care centers, offices and hospitals. But a long chain of events has to happen for the disease to spread that way. The best way to protect yourself from coronavirus — whether it’s surface transmission or close human contact — is still social distancing, washing your hands, not touching your face and wearing masks.
A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.A study by European scientists is the first to document a strong statistical link between genetic variations and Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus. Having Type A blood was linked to a 50 percent increase in the likelihood that a patient would need to get oxygen or to go on a ventilator, according to the new study.
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.The unemployment rate fell to 13.3 percent in May, the Labor Department said on June 5, an unexpected improvement in the nation’s job market as hiring rebounded faster than economists expected. Economists had forecast the unemployment rate to increase to as much as 20 percent, after it hit 14.7 percent in April, which was the highest since the government began keeping official statistics after World War II. But the unemployment rate dipped instead, with employers adding 2.5 million jobs, after more than 20 million jobs were lost in April.
Common symptoms include fever, a dry cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. Some of these symptoms overlap with those of the flu, making detection difficult, but runny noses and stuffy sinuses are less common. The C.D.C. has also added chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache and a new loss of the sense of taste or smell as symptoms to look out for. Most people fall ill five to seven days after exposure, but symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as many as 14 days.
If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)If air travel is unavoidable, there are some steps you can take to protect yourself. Most important: Wash your hands often, and stop touching your face. If possible, choose a window seat. A study from Emory University found that during flu season, the safest place to sit on a plane is by a window, as people sitting in window seats had less contact with potentially sick people. Disinfect hard surfaces. When you get to your seat and your hands are clean, use disinfecting wipes to clean the hard surfaces at your seat like the head and arm rest, the seatbelt buckle, the remote, screen, seat back pocket and the tray table. If the seat is hard and nonporous or leather or pleather, you can wipe that down, too. (Using wipes on upholstered seats could lead to a wet seat and spreading of germs rather than killing them.)
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
The Times’s Corey Kilgannon writes:The Times’s Corey Kilgannon writes:
Princeton University has announced the first black valedictorian in its 274-year history.Princeton University has announced the first black valedictorian in its 274-year history.
Nicholas Johnson, who was named valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020, called the achievement especially significant given the school’s struggle in recent years to confront its troubled history with slavery.Nicholas Johnson, who was named valedictorian of Princeton’s Class of 2020, called the achievement especially significant given the school’s struggle in recent years to confront its troubled history with slavery.
He said he was stunned when he learned last week that he was the university’s first black valedictorian.He said he was stunned when he learned last week that he was the university’s first black valedictorian.
“Being Princeton’s first black valedictorian is very empowering, especially given its historical ties to the institution of slavery,” Mr. Johnson, 22, said.“Being Princeton’s first black valedictorian is very empowering, especially given its historical ties to the institution of slavery,” Mr. Johnson, 22, said.
He added that he felt the university, as a primarily white institution, had “very much been a leader amongst its peer institutions” and “very critical and cognizant about its ties to slavery.”He added that he felt the university, as a primarily white institution, had “very much been a leader amongst its peer institutions” and “very critical and cognizant about its ties to slavery.”
“They’ve taken very deliberate steps to reconcile things,” he said.“They’ve taken very deliberate steps to reconcile things,” he said.
With Princeton’s in-person graduation ceremony postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, a virtual one will be held on May 31. The university plans to have an in-person ceremony for the Class of 2020 next spring, in May 2021.With Princeton’s in-person graduation ceremony postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, a virtual one will be held on May 31. The university plans to have an in-person ceremony for the Class of 2020 next spring, in May 2021.
Mr. Johnson, who is from Montreal, majored in operations research and financial engineering.Mr. Johnson, who is from Montreal, majored in operations research and financial engineering.
He wrote his senior thesis on developing algorithms to design a community-based preventive health intervention to decrease obesity in Canada. He also researched applications to help impose strict social distancing to stop the spread of the coronavirus.He wrote his senior thesis on developing algorithms to design a community-based preventive health intervention to decrease obesity in Canada. He also researched applications to help impose strict social distancing to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
It’s Tuesday — aim high.It’s Tuesday — aim high.
Dear Diary:Dear Diary:
My usual morning routine when I leave my building is to turn right at the vet’s office on the corner and then head up the block to the High Street subway station to catch the A or the C.My usual morning routine when I leave my building is to turn right at the vet’s office on the corner and then head up the block to the High Street subway station to catch the A or the C.
One morning a while ago as I made my way to the train, I saw a man and woman walking toward me. The man was slightly ahead of the woman, and he was grimacing.One morning a while ago as I made my way to the train, I saw a man and woman walking toward me. The man was slightly ahead of the woman, and he was grimacing.
I could tell from the woman’s face that she had been crying. As we crossed paths, she caught up to him and wrapped her arm through his.I could tell from the woman’s face that she had been crying. As we crossed paths, she caught up to him and wrapped her arm through his.
That’s when I noticed that he was carrying an empty pet carrier.That’s when I noticed that he was carrying an empty pet carrier.
— Ryan Boyd— Ryan Boyd
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