Red tape and turf battles marked the race to create temporary hospitals for the coronavirus onslaught in New York. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)”
Coronavirus Live News Updates
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Teachers unions sue Florida’s governor over an order requiring schools to reopen despite surging cases. India recorded at least 40,000 new infections on Monday, its highest single-day total. Source: New York Times
Sheldon Silver, Former N.Y. Assembly Speaker, Will Finally Go to Prison
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Mr. Silver receives a sentence of 78 months after two trials. He had asked for home confinement, arguing that he was vulnerable to the coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Cases Live Updates: Republicans Meet with Trump Over Stimulus Bill
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
Airlines, hotels and restaurants are lobbying for part of a new pandemic relief package. India recorded at least 40,000 new infections on Monday, its highest single-day total. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Enters Phase 4, but Restaurants and Bars Are Left Behind
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
As the city reaches what should have been a momentous day, a wild weekend in Astoria shows the risks that bars can pose. Source: New York Times
Schools Beat Earlier Plagues With Outdoor Classes. We Should, Too.
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2020
A century ago, children in New York City attended classes during a pandemic. It seemed to work. Source: New York Times
With Tourists Gone, St. Patrick’s Cathedral Pleads for Help
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2020
The Manhattan landmark is struggling to pay its bills while the pandemic keeps visitors and Midtown workers away. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live News Updates: Trump Calls Fauci ‘Alarmist'
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2020
President Trump calls Dr. Anthony S. Fauci “a little bit of an alarmist.” The White House seeks to cut billions from Senate Republicans’ next relief bill. During lockdowns around the world, premature births have fallen. Source: New York Times
A New Sticker Aims to Signal Safe Dining in the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
For a fee, the nonprofit Safe Eats will help restaurants with health guidelines and reassure customers. But so far, there’s no guarantee that members will follow the rules. Source: New York Times
Frans Nieuwendam, Who Knew Style and Had It, Dies at 60
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
He was a quiet force in fashion, though others knew him as the guy to try to impress on the rope line. He died of the novel coronavirus. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: ‘Red Zone’ Warning for 18 U.S. States
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
With case counts rising — the daily record for new confirmed infections was broken for the 11th time in the past month — leaders across the country are looking at new restrictions. Source: New York Times
Mistrust of a Coronavirus Vaccine Could Imperil Widespread Immunity
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
Billions are being poured into developing a shot, but the rapid timetable and President Trump’s cheerleading are creating a whole new group of vaccine-hesitant patients. Source: New York Times
A Covid-19 Lesson: Some Seriously Ill Patients Can Be Treated at Home
By Gotham Rex on July 18, 2020
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
Coronavirus Live Updates: Newsom Announces Rules Forcing Most California Schools to Start Remotely
By Gotham Rex on July 17, 2020
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
By Gotham Rex on July 17, 2020
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