New Yorkers—and Tourists— Brace for Impact as Cuomo Says Spread of Virus is Inevitable
Visitors and vendors take safety precautions, but are taking it in stride
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The First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in New York City—and Fear Sets In
After the first confirmed coronavirus infection in NYC, residents around the city rushed to get prepared out of fear that the virus is spreading
Chinatown Businesses Struggle Amid Coronavirus Fears
Wages and salaries have already been cut and some worry they may have to close their doors
Asian New Yorkers Worry the Coronavirus is Behind a Rash of Bias Incidents
By Yuntong Man and Caroline Chen A week ago, Helen Wang, a Chinese graduate social work student at Columbia University, got on the 1 train on her way home from work. She found an empty seat and sat down. Beside her was a non-Asian woman. Another Asian girl also sat down next to the woman. […]
Coronavirus Prompts Catholic Church to Take Communion Wine Out of Mass
The diocese in Brooklyn and Queens doesn’t want to risk anyone getting sick
Students in NYC Remember the “Whistleblower” Doctor Who Died of Coronavirus
A memorial for the physician who first issued a warning about the new virus symbolizes more than grief
Fueled by Fear and Rumors on Social Media, Face Masks are Selling Out
The coronavirus is spreading globally and the Chinese community in New York City is worried
Travel to China Is Still a Go for Many…For Now
Despite coronavirus fears, many travel agents say cancellations haven’t yet happened.