New Yorkers are falling ill with new variants of Covid and old illnesses like flu and RSV that masking and other precautions once held at bay. Source: New York Times
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New Yorkers Drop Their Covid Vigilance as a BA.5 Wave Hits
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2022
Once among the most vigilant, New Yorkers respond to a highly transmissible new wave of Covid cases with the most New York of attitudes. Source: New York Times
How New York City’s Hospitals Withstood the Omicron Surge
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2022
The highly contagious coronavirus variant stretched the city’s health care system to the breaking point, but not past it. Source: New York Times
Is New York City Ready for the Omicron Variant?
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2021
New York has already weathered three variants this year — Iota, Alpha and Delta. Will Omicron be different? Source: New York Times
New York City Barely Tests for Virus Variants. Can That Change?
By Gotham Rex on February 3, 2021
The rate in January was far below the 10 percent recommended by some experts. Now, officials are aiming to put a more robust program in place. Source: New York Times
What New York City’s Sewers Reveal About the Virus
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2020
The pungent underground waterways, known for alligator tales and other lore, are routinely tested for traces of the coronavirus. 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
How to Get a Virus Test Result in N.Y.C. in 48 Hours or Less
By Gotham Rex on September 17, 2020
With schools set to reopen this month, families can get quick results at public hospitals and new rapid testing clinics as the city works to improve its testing system. Source: New York Times
9-Day Waits for Test Results Threaten N.Y.C.’s Ability to Contain Virus
By Gotham Rex on July 23, 2020
“Honestly, I don’t even really see the point in getting tested,” said one New Yorker who has waited nearly two weeks, with still no results. Source: New York Times