A Snapshot from the Bloodbank
What it’s like to donate in the middle of an emergency and a pandemic
Data Reveals a Startling Trend: More African Americans and Hispanic Patients Die from COVID-19
African American and Hispanic patients are the most heavily affected by the virus, although at this point, this information has been reported on only 63 percent of cases.
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
Volunteers deliver hot meals to homebound seniors during the coronavirus pandemic.
The COVID-19 Shortage Index
Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and face masks have become the gold standard of commodities in the age of COVID-19. As people adjust to a new life spent indoors, even more items are becoming increasingly hard to find, flying off both supermarket shelves and disappearing from online stores. Many newly desired items are even experiencing major hikes in prices due to increased demand. In this space, NYCityLens will list the latest shortages, giving viewers an inside look at how many are choosing to spend their money on during "quaran-time." Visit us often, as this page will be updated weekly to reflect
Fighting COVID With Homemade Masks
Last week, two weeks after New York adopted a shelter-in-place order, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that everyone wear a face covering in public. Mayor Bill de Blasio and President Trump last week also recommended people wear face coverings, though Trump made a point of saying he would not follow the recommendation. [caption id="attachment_22321" align="alignright" width="245"] Frailing wearing a mask she sewed together // Courtesy of Kristine Frailing [/caption] Since medical masks are difficult to get, even for healthcare workers, Americans have turned to homemade masks for protection. Accordingly, hundreds of different instructional videos have appeared online, teaching both experienced sewers
Lonely in Lockdown
College and graduate students calling themselves “Zoomers" flood into an app called Glimpse which pairs strangers randomly for two-minute conversations.
On the Frontlines: A Home Healthcare Worker Fears for Her Patient and Herself
Gov. Andrew Cuomo mandated New Yorkers in non-essential jobs to stay home two weeks ago, but home healthcare workers are considered essential.
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
A Flushing food pantry scrambles to feed thousands of neighbors suddenly out of work.
Covid-19 Positive Test Results by Zip Code
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Connecting Women to Stay Fit During Coronavirus
With stay at home orders, more and more people are going online to exercise
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
[caption id="attachment_22259" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Photo by Carolyn Booth from Pixabay[/caption] 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 directors to limit wakes and funeral gatherings to as few immediate family members as possible. All funerals must now be private. On the frontlines of this pandemic is William “Bill” Villanova, a funeral director at Frank E. Campbell