COVID-19 pandemic in New York City

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The first case of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City was confirmed on March 1, 2020, though later research showed that the novel coronavirus had been circulating in New York City (NYC) since January, with cases of community transmission confirmed as early as February. By March 29, 2020, over 30,000 cases were confirmed, and New York City had become the worst-affected area in the United States. There were over 2,000 deaths by April 6, 2020; at that stage, the city had more confirmed coronavirus cases than China, the UK, or Iran. Bodies of the deceased were picked up from their homes by the US Army, National Guard, and Air National Guard. Starting March 16, 2020, New York City schools were closed. On March 20, 2020, the New York State governor's office issued an executive order closing "non-essential" businesses. The city's public transportation system remained open, but service was substantially reduced. By April 2020, hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers were out of work, with lost...

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