All three of the city’s indicators remained below the thresholds with the percentage of people testing positive for the coronavirus at an all-time low of 1%. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
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Coronavirus Update: Mayor urges protesters to remain peaceful, socially distant
The mayor’s comments came a day after violent protests erupted in Brooklyn following the arrest of a former Minnesota police officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
Coronavirus Update: Phase 1 preparations underway, up to 400K workers may return
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city is heading into Phase 1 soon, likely in the first two weeks of June, and he wants to make sure that the city doesn’t slide backwards. He’s relying on testing and tracing…
Coronavirus Update: COVID fueled NYC budget deficit could lead to police, teacher layoffs
New York City could end up laying off police and teachers if the city does not receive federal funding amid a massive budget deficit, made worse by the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday. Source: Check out ABC…
Coronavirus Update: Resource navigators to help people battle COVID-19 at home
The mayor assured New Yorkers that if they are sick, the contact tracers and resource navigators will help make sure that they are well cared for at home and have access to food, medicine, and are properly isolated. Source: Check…
Coronavirus Update: 'It's easy, it's quick, and it's free,' Mayor says of COVID-19 testing
There will be more than 180 testing sites available to city residents by the beginning of June. Mayor de Blasio added that 1,700 contact tracers have been hired and will be trained by June 1st. Source: Check out ABC 7…
Coronavirus Update: New York City beaches quiet as NYPD ready to enforce social distancing
In advance of Memorial Day Weekend, the mayor banned swimming at all city beaches and promised police would be ready to close them altogether if they got too crowded. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
Coronavirus Update: New York City meets 2 of 3 indicator thresholds required to reopen
Mayor Bill de Blasio introduced indicator thresholds as a new way to measure coronavirus and the progress in the city. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more…
