Amazon fired a Staten Island warehouse worker who led a walkout as concerns over workplace safety grew.
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Christian Smalls, a worker at the Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, was fired after demonstrating on Monday to demand better health protection.
An Amazon warehouse worker on Staten Island was fired after leading a walkout.
A group of workers walked off the job at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island on Monday, and a sickout called by Whole Foods Market workers is set for today, as front line workers protest what they see as inadequate safety measures and insufficient pay for the risks they confront.
Amazon fired one of the workers who led the Staten Island walkout.
The spread of the coronavirus is highlighting the economic inequality that is a fact of American life. While white collar workers have begun answering emails and crafting PowerPoint slides from home, service workers and laborers – at least those who have not lost their jobs – have continued to report to work , putting themselves and their families in the path of the virus.
“There’s absolutely racial and class inequities baked into this crisis, ”Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in a radio interview on Tuesday about the protests. “If you are able to stay home, you are a privileged person in this moment and in this crisis.”
The Staten Island worker who was fired, Christian Smalls, said he had advised a colleague who was visibly ill to go home last week. She later tested positive for the virus.
Mr. Smalls said he had told management that the center should close for two weeks because there was no way to know how many other workers had been infected.
“She had been there the previous week , ”Mr. Smalls said of his colleague, adding that other workers at the facility were complaining of symptoms like fever. “We don’t know how long she’s been positive.”
Not long after the protest, an Amazon spokeswoman said by email that Mr. Smalls had been fired because he had violated social-distancing guidelines and had come to the site Monday after having been told to stay home, “further putting the teams at risk.”
New York’s attorney general, Letitia James, called the firing “disgraceful” on Twitter and said she would ask the National Labor Relations Board to investigate.
Workers at Whole Foods
have called for a sickout on Tuesday to demand paid leave for all workers who must isolate themselves and a doubling of pay to compensate for the risk of working.
In an unintentional nod at the city’s anxious mood, the tower also broadcast “Empire State” of Mind, ”the anthem by Alicia Keys.
Central Park, one of the wor ld’s most well-known gathering places, will open its East Meadow to hospital patients today as the city continues to transforms itself in extraordinary ways in the battle against the coronavirus.
A field hospital with beds have been erected under tents on the meadow to treat coronavirus patients from Mount Sinai Health System’s hospitals in Brooklyn and Queens. It was put up by a nonprofit called Samaritan’s Purse, working with the city.
The move to leverage the park’s vast open space comes one day after a naval hospital ship docked on Manhattan’s West Side and an emergency 1, 06 – bed hospital at the Javits convention center opened its doors. Both of those are treating patients who are not infected with the coronavirus, to help free up beds in conventional hospitals for more virus patients.
“We’ve never seen anything like this, ”Mayor Bill de Blasio said on MSNBC on Monday. “It feels like the kind of thing you experience in wartime.”
Alone, , and in a nursing home threatened by the virus.
For five years, twin sisters have visited their – year-old mother every night in her nursing home in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, bringing dinner, feeding her, overseeing her medications.
But two weeks ago, nursing homes barred visitors. Now
the sisters have no idea what condition their mother is in or whether anyone is taking care of her.
“We don’t know how she’s going to survive this,” said Gerry Baker, one of the sisters. “When we couldn’t see her, it felt as if my mom had transitioned and we were waiting to have the funeral.”
New York’s nursing homes have long been chronically understaffed, leaving family members to fill critical gaps, from feeding loved ones to checking for bedsores or infection. Now those family members are locked out, and existing workers are getting sick, quarantined or quitting because the work has become too dangerous.
At the same time, some nursing homes say they cannot get the personal protective equipment they need because it is going to hospitals. At ArchCare , which runs five nursing homes, workers wear rain ponchos and beauticians’ gowns. By Sunday the five homes had around (cases of Covid – , and a number of deaths, said Scott LaRue, the president.
“I can’t test, I don’t have PPE,” he said. “What am I supposed to do?”
If in recent days you’ve felt like the collective anxiety in New York has been pervasive and overwhelming, a new survey suggests that you are right.
According to the (latest week of data) collected and analyzed by the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy, almost half of New York City residents – percent – reported Feeling nervous, anxious or on-edge three to four days a week or more. And percent of city dwellers said they felt down, depressed, or hopeless a similar amount of the time .
The researchers had not asked those questions before, so it was not clear if those numbers were higher than normal.
But the percentage of respondents who said they felt “not at all socially connected ”in what is normally one of the world’s most bustling cities doubled from the week before, to (percent.)
The data offers a quantitative measure of the city’s psychological well-being at a time when New Yorkers find themselves under extraordinary economic, emotional and health-related duress.
The survey found that the number of people reporting that they know someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus doubled in a week’s time.
More than a third of respondents said they or someone in their household had lost a job.
Nearly 75 percent of those who pay rent said they feared being evicted. And a third of city residents said they were seriously considering moving.
“It is clear that the economic burden of coronavirus is falling disproportionately on the people in our city who are least able to afford it, ”Dr. Ayman El-Mohandes, dean of the CUNY School of Public Health, said in a statement.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said on Monday that the worst of the outbreak was yet to come, even as another (people died in the state in a – hour period.
“If you wait to prepare for a storm.” to hit, it is too late, ”the governor said. “You have to prepare before the storm hits. And in this case the storm is when you hit that high point, when you hit that apex. How do you know when you’re going to get there? You don’t. ”
Here were some other developments on Monday:
New York reported almost 7, 07 new cases of the virus, bringing the total to nearly , 823. Most of the cases were in New York City, where, officials reported later on Monday, , people have been infected.
The number of virus-related deaths in New York City rose to (Monday afternoon, up from around the same time Sunday , officials said.
Seven employees of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have died of the virus, including a bus driver in Brooklyn and a subway station cleaner in the Bronx.
(Gov.) Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey announced 3, (new positive coronavirus cases in the state, bringing the total to
Gov. Ned Lamont of Connecticut announced 636 new coronavirus cases in the state, bringing the total to 2, 599. There were two new deaths, for a total of 43 in the state.
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- (How does coronavirus spread?)
It seems to spread very easily from person to person, especially in homes, hospitals and other confined spaces. The pathogen can be carried on tiny respiratory droplets that fall as they are coughed or sneezed out. It may also be transmitted when we touch a contaminated surface and then touch our face.
(Is there a vaccine yet?)
What makes this outbreak so different?
Unlike the flu, there is no known treatment or vaccine, and (little is known about this particular virus so far.) It seems to be more lethal than the flu, but the numbers are still uncertain. And it hits the elderly and those with underlying conditions – not just those with respiratory diseases – particularly hard.
What should I do if I feel sick?
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
(How do I get tested?
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the CDC recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance – because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance – you won’t be able to get tested.
(What if somebody in my family gets sick?
If the family member does not need hospitalization and can be cared for at home, you should help him or her with basic needs and monitor the symptoms, while also keeping as much distance as possible, according to guidelines issued by the CDC
if there’s space, the sick family member should stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom. If masks are available, both the sick person and the caregiver should wear them when the caregiver enters the room. Make sure not to share any dishes or other household items and to regularly clean surfaces like counters, doorknobs, toilets and tables. Don’t forget to wash your hands frequently.
(Should I wear a mask?)
Experts are divided on how much protection a regular surgical mask, or even a scarf, can provide
for people who aren’t yet sick. The W.H.O. and C.D.C. Say that unless you’re already sick, or caring for someone who is, wearing a face mask isn’t necessary. And stockpiling high-grade N masks will make it harder for nurses and other workers to access the resources they need. But researchers are also finding that there are more cases of asymptomatic transmission than were known early on in the pandemic. And a few experts say that masks could offer some protection in crowded places where it is not possible to stay 6 feet away from other people. Masks don’t replace hand-washing and social distancing.
(Should I stock up on groceries?)
Plan two weeks of meals if possible. But people should not hoard food or supplies. Despite the empty shelves, the supply chain remains strong.
And remember to wipe the handle of the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe and wash your hands as soon as you get home.
(Can I go to the park?)
Yes, but make sure you keep six feet of distance between you and people who don’t live in your home. Even if you just hang out in a park, rather than go for a jog or a walk, getting some fresh air, and hopefully sunshine, is a good idea .
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(Should I pull my money from the markets?)
(What should I do with my (k)?
Watching your balance go up and down can be scary. You may be wondering if you should decrease your contributions – don’t! If your employer matches any part of your contributions, make sure you’re at least saving as much as you can to get that “free money.”
(Read More)
What makes this outbreak so different?
Unlike the flu, there is no known treatment or vaccine, and (little is known about this particular virus so far.) It seems to be more lethal than the flu, but the numbers are still uncertain. And it hits the elderly and those with underlying conditions – not just those with respiratory diseases – particularly hard.
What should I do if I feel sick?
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
(How do I get tested?
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the CDC recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance – because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance – you won’t be able to get tested.
(What if somebody in my family gets sick?
If the family member does not need hospitalization and can be cared for at home, you should help him or her with basic needs and monitor the symptoms, while also keeping as much distance as possible, according to guidelines issued by the CDC
if there’s space, the sick family member should stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom. If masks are available, both the sick person and the caregiver should wear them when the caregiver enters the room. Make sure not to share any dishes or other household items and to regularly clean surfaces like counters, doorknobs, toilets and tables. Don’t forget to wash your hands frequently.
(Should I wear a mask?)
Experts are divided on how much protection a regular surgical mask, or even a scarf, can provide
for people who aren’t yet sick. The W.H.O. and C.D.C. Say that unless you’re already sick, or caring for someone who is, wearing a face mask isn’t necessary. And stockpiling high-grade N masks will make it harder for nurses and other workers to access the resources they need. But researchers are also finding that there are more cases of asymptomatic transmission than were known early on in the pandemic. And a few experts say that masks could offer some protection in crowded places where it is not possible to stay 6 feet away from other people. Masks don’t replace hand-washing and social distancing.
(Should I stock up on groceries?)
Plan two weeks of meals if possible. But people should not hoard food or supplies. Despite the empty shelves, the supply chain remains strong.
And remember to wipe the handle of the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe and wash your hands as soon as you get home.
(Can I go to the park?)
Yes, but make sure you keep six feet of distance between you and people who don’t live in your home. Even if you just hang out in a park, rather than go for a jog or a walk, getting some fresh air, and hopefully sunshine, is a good idea .
.
(Should I pull my money from the markets?)
(What should I do with my (k)?
Watching your balance go up and down can be scary. You may be wondering if you should decrease your contributions – don’t! If your employer matches any part of your contributions, make sure you’re at least saving as much as you can to get that “free money.”
(Read More)
Unlike the flu, there is no known treatment or vaccine, and (little is known about this particular virus so far.) It seems to be more lethal than the flu, but the numbers are still uncertain. And it hits the elderly and those with underlying conditions – not just those with respiratory diseases – particularly hard.
What should I do if I feel sick?
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
(How do I get tested?
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the CDC recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance – because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance – you won’t be able to get tested.
(What if somebody in my family gets sick?
If the family member does not need hospitalization and can be cared for at home, you should help him or her with basic needs and monitor the symptoms, while also keeping as much distance as possible, according to guidelines issued by the CDC
if there’s space, the sick family member should stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom. If masks are available, both the sick person and the caregiver should wear them when the caregiver enters the room. Make sure not to share any dishes or other household items and to regularly clean surfaces like counters, doorknobs, toilets and tables. Don’t forget to wash your hands frequently.
(Should I wear a mask?)
Experts are divided on how much protection a regular surgical mask, or even a scarf, can provide
for people who aren’t yet sick. The W.H.O. and C.D.C. Say that unless you’re already sick, or caring for someone who is, wearing a face mask isn’t necessary. And stockpiling high-grade N masks will make it harder for nurses and other workers to access the resources they need. But researchers are also finding that there are more cases of asymptomatic transmission than were known early on in the pandemic. And a few experts say that masks could offer some protection in crowded places where it is not possible to stay 6 feet away from other people. Masks don’t replace hand-washing and social distancing.
(Should I stock up on groceries?)
Plan two weeks of meals if possible. But people should not hoard food or supplies. Despite the empty shelves, the supply chain remains strong.
And remember to wipe the handle of the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe and wash your hands as soon as you get home.
(Can I go to the park?)
Yes, but make sure you keep six feet of distance between you and people who don’t live in your home. Even if you just hang out in a park, rather than go for a jog or a walk, getting some fresh air, and hopefully sunshine, is a good idea .
.
(Should I pull my money from the markets?)
(What should I do with my (k)?
Watching your balance go up and down can be scary. You may be wondering if you should decrease your contributions – don’t! If your employer matches any part of your contributions, make sure you’re at least saving as much as you can to get that “free money.”
(Read More)
If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
(How do I get tested?
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the CDC recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance – because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance – you won’t be able to get tested.
(What if somebody in my family gets sick?
If the family member does not need hospitalization and can be cared for at home, you should help him or her with basic needs and monitor the symptoms, while also keeping as much distance as possible, according to guidelines issued by the CDC
if there’s space, the sick family member should stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom. If masks are available, both the sick person and the caregiver should wear them when the caregiver enters the room. Make sure not to share any dishes or other household items and to regularly clean surfaces like counters, doorknobs, toilets and tables. Don’t forget to wash your hands frequently.
(Should I wear a mask?)
Experts are divided on how much protection a regular surgical mask, or even a scarf, can provide
for people who aren’t yet sick. The W.H.O. and C.D.C. Say that unless you’re already sick, or caring for someone who is, wearing a face mask isn’t necessary. And stockpiling high-grade N masks will make it harder for nurses and other workers to access the resources they need. But researchers are also finding that there are more cases of asymptomatic transmission than were known early on in the pandemic. And a few experts say that masks could offer some protection in crowded places where it is not possible to stay 6 feet away from other people. Masks don’t replace hand-washing and social distancing.
(Should I stock up on groceries?)
Plan two weeks of meals if possible. But people should not hoard food or supplies. Despite the empty shelves, the supply chain remains strong.
And remember to wipe the handle of the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe and wash your hands as soon as you get home.
(Can I go to the park?)
Yes, but make sure you keep six feet of distance between you and people who don’t live in your home. Even if you just hang out in a park, rather than go for a jog or a walk, getting some fresh air, and hopefully sunshine, is a good idea .
.
(Should I pull my money from the markets?)
(What should I do with my (k)?
Watching your balance go up and down can be scary. You may be wondering if you should decrease your contributions – don’t! If your employer matches any part of your contributions, make sure you’re at least saving as much as you can to get that “free money.”
(Read More)
If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the CDC recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance – because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance – you won’t be able to get tested.
(What if somebody in my family gets sick?
If the family member does not need hospitalization and can be cared for at home, you should help him or her with basic needs and monitor the symptoms, while also keeping as much distance as possible, according to guidelines issued by the CDC
If the family member does not need hospitalization and can be cared for at home, you should help him or her with basic needs and monitor the symptoms, while also keeping as much distance as possible, according to guidelines issued by the CDC
if there’s space, the sick family member should stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom. If masks are available, both the sick person and the caregiver should wear them when the caregiver enters the room. Make sure not to share any dishes or other household items and to regularly clean surfaces like counters, doorknobs, toilets and tables. Don’t forget to wash your hands frequently.
(Should I wear a mask?)
Experts are divided on how much protection a regular surgical mask, or even a scarf, can provide
Experts are divided on how much protection a regular surgical mask, or even a scarf, can provide
for people who aren’t yet sick. The W.H.O. and C.D.C. Say that unless you’re already sick, or caring for someone who is, wearing a face mask isn’t necessary. And stockpiling high-grade N masks will make it harder for nurses and other workers to access the resources they need. But researchers are also finding that there are more cases of asymptomatic transmission than were known early on in the pandemic. And a few experts say that masks could offer some protection in crowded places where it is not possible to stay 6 feet away from other people. Masks don’t replace hand-washing and social distancing.
(Should I stock up on groceries?)
Plan two weeks of meals if possible. But people should not hoard food or supplies. Despite the empty shelves, the supply chain remains strong.
Plan two weeks of meals if possible. But people should not hoard food or supplies. Despite the empty shelves, the supply chain remains strong.
And remember to wipe the handle of the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe and wash your hands as soon as you get home.
(Can I go to the park?)
Yes, but make sure you keep six feet of distance between you and people who don’t live in your home. Even if you just hang out in a park, rather than go for a jog or a walk, getting some fresh air, and hopefully sunshine, is a good idea .
Yes, but make sure you keep six feet of distance between you and people who don’t live in your home. Even if you just hang out in a park, rather than go for a jog or a walk, getting some fresh air, and hopefully sunshine, is a good idea .
.
(Should I pull my money from the markets?)
(What should I do with my (k)?
Watching your balance go up and down can be scary. You may be wondering if you should decrease your contributions – don’t! If your employer matches any part of your contributions, make sure you’re at least saving as much as you can to get that “free money.”
(What should I do with my (k)?
Watching your balance go up and down can be scary. You may be wondering if you should decrease your contributions – don’t! If your employer matches any part of your contributions, make sure you’re at least saving as much as you can to get that “free money.”
Watching your balance go up and down can be scary. You may be wondering if you should decrease your contributions – don’t! If your employer matches any part of your contributions, make sure you’re at least saving as much as you can to get that “free money.”
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