New York City, Once A Coronavirus Epicenter, Begins Reopening

New York City is reopening after a three-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. An estimated 400,000 people can return to work as nonessential businesses like retail stores reopen for curbside pickup. Manufacturing and construction are also resuming. NYC is the last area in the state to meet the metrics for phase one of reopening, a milestone celebrated by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The city has moved from being the US epicenter of the pandemic to flattening and bending the curve, overcoming one of the worst situations globally.

What activities are allowed to resume as New York City reopens?

• Schools for in-person classes

• Manufacturing and construction

• Restaurants for dine-in services

• Retail stores for in-store shopping

What milestone did New York City achieve to begin phase one of reopening?

• Vaccinating 70% of the population

• Meeting all required metrics

• Achieving the lowest infection rate in the state

• Reopening all public spaces

How did Governor Andrew Cuomo describe New York City's recovery?

• As a significant turnaround from a dire situation

• As a minor improvement

• As a return to normalcy

• As a slow and steady process

What was New York City's status during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic?

• The first city to recover

• A city with no reported cases

• The US epicenter of coronavirus cases

• The least affected city in the US

What proportion of the country's coronavirus deaths occurred in New York City?

• One in four

• One in three

• One in five

• One in ten