NYC Mayor Says City Will Have 2,500 Contact Tracers by Mid-June

The transcript discusses the phased reopening plan for NYC, focusing on the timeline and measures for phase one, including construction and retail. It emphasizes the importance of compliance and monitoring. The mayor also addresses contact tracing efforts, aiming to meet the required number of tracers and focusing on close contacts for effective containment.

When is phase one expected to begin in NYC?

• First week of July

• Third week of June

• Last week of May

• First or second week of June

Which industries are expected to open during phase one?

• Education and healthcare

• Finance and banking

• Construction, manufacturing, and retail

• Tourism and hospitality

What is the main focus before moving to phase two?

• Increasing public transportation

• Opening all businesses

• Reducing taxes

• Ensuring phase one is successful

How many contact tracers does NYC aim to have by mid-June?

• 1000

• 2500

• 1500

• 5000

What is a challenge mentioned in tracing infections?

• High cost of tracing

• Insufficient healthcare workers

• Tracing infections from public spaces

• Lack of testing kits