Here's what you need to know about what's happening in New York City.
38 positive for coronavirus in NYC jails, including Rikers
At least 38 inmates and employees have tested positive for COVID-19 on Rikers Island in New York City, officials confirmed over the weekend.
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New York City hospitals prepare for patient surge
A New York state measure is designed to slow down the spread of COVID-19. But confirmed infections are growing by the hour.
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New York has 5% of COVID-19 cases worldwide, as city becomes battlefront
Confirmed coronavirus cases have risen sharply in New York, as both the state governor, Andrew Cuomo, and Mayor Bill de Blasio called for urgent and better assistance from the federal government. The city has over 15,000 confirmed cases as of Sunday afternoon, up from 4,812 since Saturday.
Read the full story on Guardian US.
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