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By the Borough: Coronavirus in Queens

by Katie Herchenroeder | Mar 24, 2020 | Social (Media) Distancing

Confirmed case of coronavirus in an Amazon facility in Queens. Amazon tried to get employees to keep working but they refused, shutting the facility down https://t.co/KXyGcKSGwr

— Joseph Cox (@josephfcox) March 19, 2020

Seven people in my district tested positive for coronavirus. I’m urging my neighbors to stay home, wash your hands & only visit the doctor if you’re very sick.

Call our office if you need help finding medical treatment or resources at 718-205-3881.https://t.co/9gBUEnWaiD

— Jessica Ramos (@jessicaramos) March 18, 2020

NYC businesses are still defying the city’s coronavirus guidelines. Two people were busted in Queens and one was given a citation in the Bronx.https://t.co/DJqrxDU42Y

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) March 22, 2020

Queens Criminal Court arraignments and meetings between defendants and their attorneys will take place by video conference, in accordance with a directive from the state court system.https://t.co/ygFAABwytJ

— Queens Daily Eagle (@QueensEagle) March 19, 2020

This is the line for Covid-19 tests at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens this morning. Police monitoring, car with lights flashing pic.twitter.com/1aqmClPri0

— J. David Goodman (@jdavidgoodman) March 20, 2020

The doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians, and staff are performing heroic work. To give them a bit of a relaxing break, the Mount Sinai Queens Chi Cart, which provides healthy snacks, herbal teas and calming music, is visiting areas throughout the hospital. pic.twitter.com/DUb2ib5QE4

— Mount Sinai Queens (@MtSinaiQueens) March 19, 2020

Yesterday I did a tour of Ridgewood area dollar stores and found several saying that price gouging on wipes and sanitizer starts with the wholesalers they rely on. Faced with operating at loss or not restocking hot items, many are choosing the latter https://t.co/O9MSItB0H1

— Max Parrott (@mwparrott) March 17, 2020

Queens College is keeping the Knights Table Food Pantry open (by appointment only) to students and their families. Come with your QC ID and leave with fresh and canned goods, subject to stock.
Visit:… https://t.co/tFrdrBUiHL

— KnightsTable FoodPantry (@QCKnightsTable) March 23, 2020

Please support #Astoria’s local restaurants as they continue to serve us during this time. Thank you pic.twitter.com/IEyE59F5az

— Steinway Street (@SteinwayAstoria) March 23, 2020

Ghost town https://t.co/2tifs3d9rk

— Queens Chronicle (@QueensChronicle) March 20, 2020

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