New Yorkers are increasingly avoiding mass transit, the 'nexus of human density'
First came the face masks and latex gloves. Then came what is normally that rarest of commodities — space on a rush-hour train.
Given the known contours of the disease, the World Health Organization’s declaration of a coronavirus "pandemic" and the growing virality of terms like “social distancing,” these rough estimates may well be understating the phenomenon of mass transit aversion. “We have been for some time looking at innovative ways to disinfect the rolling stock, buses, stations,” Foye said. “And we are making progress on that … I think we’ll have more to say about that in the days ahead.”
“Today, I took the railroad to Woodside and took the 7 train to Grand Central and then took the 4 uptown, I had a breakfast,” Foye said. “And then I took the 4 or 5, I forget which, downtown to the office.” His staff of 10 is made up of largely young, healthy people, but he doesn’t want anyone carrying the virus to their more vulnerable loved ones.
On the same day, the state comptroller painted an undeniably grim portrait of the MTA’s finances. Reinvent Albany’s Rachael Fauss warned of Covid-19’s “potentially huge consequences on their budget going forward.”
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
'This Is Us' recap: 'New York, New York, New York' — Big moments in the Big AppleIn the latest This Is Us episode, the flipped-script theme continues. Throughout the season, Rebecca has at last held the spotlight, with Jack still ever-present…
Baca lebih lajut »
New York creates 'containment zone' around cluster of coronavirus cases in New RochelleNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to deploy the National Guard and create a 1-mile containment area in New Rochelle in an attempt to stop a growing cluster of coronavirus cases.
Baca lebih lajut »
Coronavirus: New York Creates 'Containment Area' Around Cluster In New RochelleA synagogue in the New Rochelle has become the epicenter of an outbreak of coronavirus cases in New York. The governor has ordered a containment area around it, maintained in part by the National Guard.
Baca lebih lajut »
A New BTS Docu-Series Is Coming, and Yes, There's a New AcronymRM possibly spoiled the news back in August.
Baca lebih lajut »
The new coronavirus is hard on older people — and scientists aren't sure whyUnderstanding the age question could help researchers figure out how to treat the illness, particularly in older populations.
Baca lebih lajut »
Jimmy Iovine blew an opportunity to invest in Facebook, new book says - Business InsiderJimmy Iovine was reportedly 45 minutes late to a meeting with Mark Zuckerberg in 2007 and told him that he didn't use Facebook.
Baca lebih lajut »