“This kind of blatant disregard for the well-being of others is not only extremely disappointing; it will not be tolerated,” a Long Island official said. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Quarantines”
Wedding and Birthday Party Infect 56 with Coronavirus in Long Island
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2020
“This kind of blatant disregard for the well-being of others is not only extremely disappointing; it will not be tolerated,” a Long Island official said. Source: New York Times
Is a Second Wave Starting? New Yorkers Are Steeling Themselves
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2020
As the number of virus cases rises, anxious residents are taking precautions and making sure they are prepared this time. Source: New York Times
No, New York Isn’t Putting New Jersey on the Quarantine List
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
The governor said he would not restrict travelers from New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania, despite virus spikes in those states. Source: New York Times
No, NY Isn’t Putting NJ on the Coronavirus Quarantine List
By Gotham Rex on October 20, 2020
The governor said he would not restrict travelers from New Jersey, Connecticut or Pennsylvania, despite virus spikes in those states. Source: New York Times
Inspired by Trump, Hasidic Backlash Grows Over Virus Rules
By Gotham Rex on October 15, 2020
Orthodox Jewish leaders have seen a growing, raucous faction of young men in the community, tired of pandemic guidelines and resentful of the secular authorities. Source: New York Times
Over $150,000 in Fines Issued on First Weekend of New N.Y.C. Lockdown
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2020
At least five houses of worship were given a summons in the neighborhoods where the coronavirus infection rates are the highest. Source: New York Times
A Few Students Threw Parties. Now an Entire SUNY Campus Is Shut Down.
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2020
Nearly 400 State University of New York, Oneonta, students tested positive for the coronavirus less than two weeks after classes began. Source: New York Times
Have a New Address? Don’t Lose Your Mail
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2020
If you’ve decided to temporarily relocate, make sure your essential correspondence and eagerly anticipated packages can find you. Source: New York Times
Your Coronavirus Test Is Positive. Maybe It Shouldn’t Be.
By Gotham Rex on August 29, 2020
The usual diagnostic tests may simply be too sensitive and too slow to contain the spread of the virus. Source: New York Times
How a Veterinarian Spends Her Sundays
By Gotham Rex on August 28, 2020
Pets have provided much-needed emotional support this year. But they need to be taken care of, too. Meet one of their doctors. Source: New York Times
Reopened Schools Find Health Risks in Water After Covid-19 Lockdowns
By Gotham Rex on August 27, 2020
A number of schools found the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease in their water, and experts say more should expect to see it. Source: New York Times
Is New York City ‘Over’?
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2020
There’s disagreement over the post-pandemic future: Some think the city will never be the same, while others are confident of a rebound. Source: New York Times
In N.Y.C., Pressure to Delay In-Person Schooling
By Gotham Rex on August 19, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio may be the only big-city mayor attempting to bring students into classrooms this fall, but many educators are worried about the plan. Source: New York Times
New York Has a 14-Day Quarantine. Most New Yorkers Are Ignoring It.
By Gotham Rex on August 16, 2020
Travelers returning from states with high infection rates say they are following the rules, but their social media posts say otherwise. Source: New York Times