New York City authorities worry over neighbourhood Covid-19 hotbeds | Malay Mail

Monday, 28 Sep 2020 11:35 AM MYT

Although the Big Apple has touted that it kept its infection rate under 1 per cent for more than a month, six neighbourhoods in Brooklyn and two in Queens have seen their rates spike, surpassing 5 to 6 per cent in Midwood and Gravesend. They added that the data showed an increase in hospitalised patients in two Brooklyn hospitals, and at least one hospital in Queens.

“This may be the most precarious position with Covid-19 we have experienced in months,” said health commissioner Dave Chokshi, urging people to wear face masks and respect social distancing measures. With the reopening of public schools scheduled for October 1, authorities also warned they would conduct inspections in non-public schools — including many yeshivas, or religion-focused Jewish schools — and would close facilities and impose fines if necessary.

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