Coronovirus spread in New York compared to 'bullet train' 25 Mar 2020 16:54 (UTC) The New York governor has confirmed 30,811 coronavirus cases in the state adding the infection is spreading at the speed of a bullet train. With the projected model of new cases in mind, the government fears hospital capacities will not be able to meet the COVID-19 challenge. United States
New York virus cases double every three days 24 Mar 2020 21:21 (UTC) 'Coronavirus is spreading at a greater pace than we expected', New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said in a briefing on Tuesday. With the number of COVID-19 cases at 25,665 and fatalities at 210, the state is under a great strain on its health care facilities. United States
US death toll over 100 on one day 23 Mar 2020 07:12 (UTC) The states of New York, Washington and California are among worst virus-hit areas as the number of fatalities have surged to up to a hundred in the last 24 hours, bringing the sad tally to 389 deaths since the start of the outbreak. Coronavirus has infected at least 33,000 people nationwide so far, according to news reports. United States
Brooklyn Tech High School teacher tested positive 21 Mar 2020 15:29 (UTC) A teacher in New York's largest school is reported to have been tested positive for COVID-19, according to Mr. Newman, the school’s principal. The statement was made in an email sent to all 6,000 students on March 19th. United States
