As the outbreak surges around the country, the testing delays show the basic public health challenges that the country still faces. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Disease Rates”
19% Positivity Rate as Outbreak Accelerates in N.J.’s Largest City
By Gotham Rex on November 11, 2020
After nearly one in five residents who were tested over three days last week were found to have the coronavirus, Newark announced a set of strict new rules. Source: New York Times
As Virus Rate Surges to 6%, N.J. Governor Warns of Crackdown
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Like New York, the state had beaten back the virus in the early days of the pandemic. Now, it is bracing for another battle. Source: New York Times
The Virus Rate in One Area Plummeted. Experts Wonder Why.
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2020
The sudden drop raises questions about community sensitivities over testing and how useful the data is in determining preventive measures. Source: New York Times
The Price for Not Wearing Masks: Perhaps 130,000 Lives
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2020
The pandemic death toll could be lowered by next spring if more Americans wear masks, a new analysis finds. Source: New York Times
Schoolchildren Seem Unlikely to Fuel Coronavirus Surges, Scientists Say
By Gotham Rex on October 22, 2020
Researchers once feared that school reopenings might spread the virus through communities. But so far there is little evidence that it’s happening. Source: New York Times
Cuomo Lifts Some Lockdown Rules in N.Y.C. Hot Spots as Rates Drop
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2020
The move allows reopening of schools and nonessential business in the zones, but tough restrictions in other parts of the city remain. Source: New York Times
A Viral Theory Cited by Health Officials Draws Fire From Scientists
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2020
A manifesto urging reliance on “herd immunity” without lockdowns was warmly received by administration officials. But the strategy cannot stem the pandemic, many experts say. Source: New York Times
SUNY Oneonta President Resigns After 700 Students Test Positive for Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
The State University of New York at Oneonta had the worst coronavirus outbreak of any public university in the state. Source: New York Times
Coronavirus Reinfections Are Real but Very, Very Rare
By Gotham Rex on October 13, 2020
A case in Nevada has spurred new concerns that people who have recovered from the infection may still be vulnerable. That’s unlikely, experts say. Source: New York Times
Extra Pounds May Raise Risk of Severe Covid-19
By Gotham Rex on October 10, 2020
Even people who aren’t obese may be more likely to become seriously ill when infected with the coronavirus, the C.D.C. said. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C.’s School Testing Plan May Miss Large Outbreaks, Study Finds
By Gotham Rex on October 2, 2020
Half of New York’s students should be tested every two weeks, researchers estimate. Officials plan to test only 10 to 20 percent of each school every month. Source: New York Times
Warnings Issued as Covid Cases Rise in New York
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2020
Clusters of cases have emerged in Brooklyn and New York City’s northern suburbs in areas with large Orthodox Jewish communities. Source: New York Times
The Coronavirus Mostly Spares Younger Children. Teens Aren’t So Lucky.
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2020
Younger children are about half as likely as older teenagers and adults to become infected, new studies suggest. Source: New York Times
New York Threatens Coronavirus Lockdown for Orthodox Jewish Areas
By Gotham Rex on September 25, 2020
Community leaders said residents have resisted the rules in part because of the influence of President Trump, whose views on masks have been embraced. Source: New York Times