NYC Coronavirus Update - Mayor Declares State Of Emergency, Governor Bans Gatherings With More Than 500 People, Dr Fauci Says It's Going To Get Worse, NYC Shows How To Help Stop The Spread Of Coronavirus & Handwashing Tips

A Roosevelt Island resident asks this morning:

Covid and RI

Is RIOC or anyone keeping track of when RI gets its first case, or self quarantine on the island? Do we have resources?

I asked Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) President Susan Rosenthal:

Roosevelt Island community members are asking if there are any cases of residents or workers who have tested positive for Coronavirus to date.

Part of reason for asking is an attempt to help those who may be in self quarantine to get food and other necessities.

Does RIOC know of any residents or workers testing positive for Coronavirus?

Would RIOC be told by NYC or NY State if there were?

Will report when answer received from RIOC.

 Image From NYC Health Department

Roosevelt Island's Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Chairperson of the House Oversight Committee, tweets yesterday:

.@RepMaloney: "Is the worst yet to come?"

Dr. Anthony Fauci: "Yes, it is…We will see more cases and things will get worse than they are right now…Bottom line: it's going to get worse."

Watch full #Coronavirus hearing here: https://t.co/qUfpOTAqTq pic.twitter.com/RNBNiPrFN1

— CSPAN (@cspan) March 11, 2020

and today from Dr Fauci.

.@RepDWStweets: "Basically you're saying... there's not one person that can ensure that these tests can be administered? Yes or no?"

Dr. Anthony Fauci: "The system does is not really geared to what we need right now... that is a failing... It is a failing, let's admit it." pic.twitter.com/CynnLP93in

— CSPAN (@cspan) March 12, 2020

Yesterday, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot and Deputy Mayor Raul Perea-Henze, for Health and Human Services briefed community and ethnic media on the Coronavirus.

Deputy @NYCMayorsOffice for health describes current #coronavirus testing capacity pic.twitter.com/fi0hWOOKNs

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) March 12, 2020

NYC one of 6 US communities doing #coronavirus Surveillance Testing from previously collected samples and found positive samples reports @NYCHealthCommr @NYCMayor briefing yesterday. pic.twitter.com/IbappL7LXE

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) March 12, 2020

The full briefing from yesterday here.

NYC has more info on how you can help stop spread of the Coronavirus

Image From NYC Health Department

and

Covid19 Guidance Safety Tips

coronavirus-factsheet 

Also tips on hand washing.

News you can use: "The most vulnerable parts of your hands are your fingertips, between your fingers, the backs of your hands and under your nails. Rubbing these surfaces with enough force is critical, health experts say." https://t.co/30S8pU4wMR

— Dustin *Help Flatten the Curve* Volz (@dnvolz) March 12, 2020

Mayor de Blasio declared a NYC State of Energency today

JUST IN: @NYCMayor signs an order declaring a state of emergency in New York City in response to COVID-19. https://t.co/3zelgvCM7H pic.twitter.com/NN1Q9hzLQi

— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) March 12, 2020

and from Governor Cuomo:

We are taking new actions to reduce the density of people across the state.

Starting Friday at 5pm, gatherings with 500 people or more will not be permitted in NYS.

Additionally, for facilities with an occupancy of 500 or fewer, we are reducing the legal capacity by 50%.

— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 12, 2020

New York Subway and Buses will be running at NORMAL service levels tomorrow. I promise we will give you the notice you need if any of our plans change, but right now thanks to our amazing workforce, we are running (and disinfecting) 24/7. 🚇🚍

— Sarah Meyer (@SarahMeyerNYC) March 12, 2020