The COVID-19 Fear Mirrors the Polio Panic a Century Ago
The mysterious virus first reared its head in 1916—and then, New York City again was the epicenter
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On the Frontlines: “These Patients are Alone”
An internal medicine doctor talks about Covid-19 diagnoses, treatments, and closed doors
On the Frontlines: Working at a Drive-Through Test Site (Video)
On the Frontlines: Overworked and Underpaid (video)
On the Frontlines: The Virtual Teaching Experience
Public school teachers are coping with a new way of educating their students: remotely. It’s been challenging but also rewarding
DATA: The Spread of Coronavirus in New York City
Coronavirus is spreading through New York City like wildfire. The data visualization uses NYC data to paint a clearer picture of how residents are affected.
A Snapshot from the Bloodbank
What it’s like to donate in the middle of an emergency and a pandemic
In a Pandemic, a Farm-to-Restaurant Distributor Pivots to Home Produce Delivery
An upstate couple has transitioned their restaurant provision business to meet the demand for fresh produce at home
On the Frontlines: The Spanakopita Samaritan
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, restaurants in New York City are repurposing their kitchens to feed hospital workers on the frontlines
On the Frontlines: Stir-Fry Meals on Wheels (video)
The MTA Reduces Service, Leading to Some Crowded Cars
The reduced schedule aims to provide transit for essential workers, but it also makes for more crowded trains that are less safe
On the Frontlines: Feeding a Community in Crisis (video)
NYC COVID-19: Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Data on cases, hospitalizations and deaths in New York City by borough, age and sex.
On the Frontlines: A Funeral Home’s New Normal
Tight embraces, hand holding, and intimate gatherings to celebrate a life well lived have always been standard practices in the funeral industry. But in the age of COVID-19, such ceremonial rituals can’t exist in tandem with social distancing protocol. As the death toll nears 2,000 in New York State alone, the governor’s office instructed funeral […]
Staten Island Strong: the Medical Mask Makers
A community comes together to help provide local healthcare workers with personal protective equipment