To ease pressure on hospitals, Northwell Health brought medical workers, oxygen tanks and intravenous equipment into patients’ homes. Now Florida is taking cues. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)”
Coronavirus Live Updates: Newsom Announces Rules Forcing Most California Schools to Start Remotely
California’s governor announces rules that would force most schools to start the year with virtual learning. The number of deaths in the country is increasing, and more than half the states have enacted mask orders. Source: New York Times
New York City Eases Into Phase 4 of Reopening, but Indoor Limits Remain
Monday brings a new stage of activity to the city, allowing some places to reopen outdoors, while many activities inside, like restaurant dining, will still be forbidden. Source: New York Times
Citi Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards: Anything but the Subway
Some New Yorkers, still nervous about public transit, are getting around town in the fresh air, regardless of how long it takes. Source: New York Times
Live Coronavirus Cases Updates
The number of deaths in the country is increasing, and more than half the states have enacted mask orders. Brazil surpasses 2 million total cases, and India has hit a million. Source: New York Times
51 Days on a Ventilator: How ‘Miracle Larry’ Survived Covid-19
He got Covid-19 just as the pandemic hit New York, and his personal catastrophe mirrors the city’s. The worst may be behind them. The wreckage is not. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: Dire Numbers Prompt Mask Orders in U.S.
The National Security Agency said a hacking group associated with Russian intelligence was targeting health care organizations to gain intelligence about vaccines. Source: New York Times
Ocasio-Cortez Pushes Cuomo to Back Billionaires’ Tax
Progressives want the tax to help New Yorkers hurt by the virus, but the governor says it could drive high earners out of state and damage the tax base. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: Virus Resurgence Threatens U.S. Economy
The Trump administration ordered hospitals to bypass the C.D.C. with key virus data. Childhood vaccination rates worldwide continue to plunge. Source: New York Times
New York City Has 2,300 Parks. But Poor Neighborhoods Lose Out.
Governors Island and other large parks are trying to attract more underserved visitors, who need outdoor space more than ever during the pandemic. Source: New York Times
Florida Breaks Its Record for Most Coronavirus Deaths in a Day
The Trump administration backed away from stripping foreign students of their visas. Tokyo raised its pandemic alert level to “red,” its highest, although the caution appeared to change little in terms of behavior. Source: New York Times
NY Confronts Second-Wave Covid Risk: Visitors from Florida and Texas
Gov. Cuomo is worried about travelers from the Sun Belt who are infected with the virus — and about New Yorkers who might let down their guard. Source: New York Times
Live Coronavirus Updates: Trump Aides Target Fauci
The U.S. outbreak is growing across 39 states. Administration officials are targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top infectious disease expert in the U.S. Source: New York Times
Southside Johnny Brings Live Music Back to the Jersey Shore
With the music venues of the Jersey Shore shut because of the coronavirus, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes staged a drive-in concert. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: Trump Wears Mask Publicly for First Time
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos pushes for U.S. schools to reopen. Louisiana’s governor orders bars to close. Pittsburgh and Corpus Christi offer cautionary tales. And India’s latest surge includes a top Bollywood star. Source: New York Times
