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Continued from p. 8 traveled to any of the “at risk” countries, but did travel to Israel and Miami, those dates not immediately revealed. Neither location has been identified as being at-risk. There are three cases of coronavirus sufferers in Florida at this time. However, both the mayor and Dr. Oxiris Barbot continued to emphasize that to contract the virus, “you need prolonged contact with that individual.” De Blasio said there are questioning seven people at the unnamed law firm to see if anyone may have had prolong contact with him. The mayor said there is “no travel nexus” related to the attorney that would account for the virus. In the meantime, the state is monitoring the other family members and the older son is said to have suspected to have contracted the illness – test results are pending. While the older son is showing symptoms, the mayor said they are being cautious and are in close touch with the university. Yeshiva University issued a statement on its website saying, “We have learned that one of the children of the Westchester attorney identified as New York’s second case of COVID-19 is an undergraduate male student at Yeshiva University. We are working closely with, and following the recommendations of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response and other government agencies to take every necessary precaution to ensure the safety of our community. The student has not been on campus since Thursday, February 27th and is in quarantine with his family. The DOHMH is testing the family. “ “The University is disinfecting all relevant common areas” but hasn’t canceled classes or functions. The school also revealed that a student at its Cardozo School of Law “is in self-quarantine as instructed by their doctor, as a precaution because of contact with the patient’s law firm” but “is has no symptoms at this time.” “Remember, the vast majority of those who get the virus, show little or no symptoms – it’s the 20% that get more sick and a smaller percentage that are at real risk,” the mayor reminded. The city has responded to the threat of a coronavirus outbreak by ordering extra cleaning of schools and city facilities. There are no plans to close any city buildings, and de Blasio said residents should not alter their habits at this time because the disease is not transmitted casually. “This is an evolving situation and we don’t know what we will find,” de Blasio said. “If we need a bigger response, we will do it. We are not near an emergency declaration. We an order institutions to be closed, order curfews, even modify labor contract under an emergency.” In the meantime, Dr. Daskalakis urged residents feeling ill to seek out medical attention. He said the test is nothing more than “an unpleasant swab of the nose to be tested in a lab.” He said tests would determine if an illness is simply “something else such as a more common cold or influenza” which is more prevalent this time of year. Health officials reiterated that people should cover their mouths when sneezing or coughing, washing hands often or use hand sanitizer and see a doctor or health professional if feeling ill. n e c b . c o m FOR SECURE BANKING SOLUTIONS, LOOK NORTHEAST. FREE BUSINESS CHECKING | FREE PERSONAL CHECKING COMMERCIAL LENDING | BUSINESS MOBILE BANKING REMOTE DEPOSIT CAPTURE | SAVINGS & INVESTMENT VEHICLES $3.50 WIRE TRANSFERS: INCOMING/OUTGOING, NO TRANSACTION LIMITS 25¢ OVERDRAFT FEE | FREE ATM/VISA BUSINESS DEBIT CARD FREE BILLPAY® | ONLINE BANKING | E-STATEMENTS ® CHELSEA: 242 W. 23RD�� ADDITIONAL OFFICES IN: FORDHAM (Little Italy): �� TH�� LENOX HILL: �� ST�� MONDAY-THURSDAY 9-4�� FORDHAM: SATURDAY �� FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF LOCATIONS AND HOURS, GO TO NECB.COM Some services require an active NECB account. Ask for details. necb.com Schneps Media March 5, 2020 9 /NECB.COM /necb.com