Schools and Kindergartens Shut Down in New York due to Coronavirus
New York City Cracks Down Amid COVID Surge
Borderline bummer, but it looks like Mayor Bill de Blasio is tightening the screws in NYC, especially in Brooklyn and Queens. The Big Apple's chief executive announced plans to shutter non-essential businesses, schools, and daycare centers in nine diverse zones due to a worrisome uptick in COVID-19 cases, according to Almaty.tv, citing mir24.ru. De Blasio expressed his concerns, stating, "Things are getting pretty desperate in parts of our city, specifically Brooklyn and Queens, where we're seeing problems unseen since spring."
On the chopping block are high-risk establishments such as restaurants and cafes, gyms, and swimming pools. If these measures go into effect, dining indoor and outdoor will be suspended, but delivery and takeout can continue. In seven out of nine affected areas, the COVID-19 positivity rate has exceeded 3% over the past fortnight. Two areas have surpassed the safe threshold of 5%, with rates reaching 7% and 8%. If the positivity rate drops below 3% within the next two weeks, the city may lift the restrictions.
As of now, over 7 million cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the United States. While specific positivity rates for Brooklyn and Queens aren't readily available, past data shows that underserved neighborhoods in these boroughs, predominantly communities of color, have struggled disproportionately with the pandemic (according to various sources).
To get the latest and most accurate COVID-19 positivity rates for Brooklyn and Queens, it's ideal to consult the New York City Department of Health's official COVID-19 data portal or the latest city health press releases.
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- Struggling with disproportionately high rates of COVID-19 in underserved neighborhoods, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens, the importance of understanding science and taking appropriate health-and-wellness precautions becomes increasingly essential.
- With the ever-increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the United States—now over 7 million—it is crucial to continue monitoring and addressing medical-conditions and ensuring the well-being of both physical and mental health, while investigating the science behind this global pandemic.
