NYC To Close Around 100 Public Schools Over Coronavirus Spike

Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered restrictions in nine ZIP codes in Brooklyn and Queens after a spike in COVID-19 cases. Mayor Bill de Blasio had requested these measures due to the rapid spread of the virus, particularly in neighborhoods with large Orthodox Jewish populations. While de Blasio pushed for closing nonessential businesses, Cuomo allowed them to remain open for now. Houses of worship are also permitted to stay open. The report concludes with a sign-off by Caitlin Baldwin for Newsy.

What prompted Governor Cuomo to issue new restrictions?

• A new federal mandate

• A decrease in hospitalizations

• A spike in coronavirus cases

• A request from the President

Which areas are primarily affected by the new restrictions?

• The entire state of New York

• Staten Island and Long Island

• Manhattan and the Bronx

• Brooklyn and Queens

What is notable about the neighborhoods under new restrictions?

• They have large Orthodox Jewish populations

• They are primarily industrial areas

• They have the highest vaccination rates

• They are tourist hotspots

What is Mayor de Blasio's stance on nonessential businesses?

• He wants them to operate 24/7

• He wants them to remain open

• He has no opinion on the matter

• He is pushing for their closure

What is the current status of houses of worship under the new restrictions?

• They are closed indefinitely

• They are allowed to remain open

• They are open only on weekends

• They are restricted to online services