Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Life in Canarsie on PAUSE

The quiet hush of Canarsie - everyone indoors, in their backyards/park or heading to their cars or bus - is the norm for those who live here.

Karen Camela Watson • March 22, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

NYU international students struggle with move out of dorm orders

All over the US, universities have been closing down student housing in response to the new coronavirus outbreak, some of them turning the dorms into facilities for quarantine or temporary hospitals.

Catarina Lamelas Moura • March 22, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

U.S. ramps up restrictions to contain the coronavirus outbreak

In the U.S., cases of Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel virus, topped 15,000  with 201 deaths as of Friday afternoon, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Amanda Perez Pintado • March 20, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Lockdown in Puerto Rico puts victims of domestic violence at risk

For women who are experiencing gender-based violence, a mandatory lockdown traps them with their abusers, giving them less opportunities to escape physical and verbal abuse. 

Amanda Perez Pintado • March 20, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

The coronavirus hurls Oakland schools into uncertainty

As kids struggle to begin online classes in Oakland, there is a digital divide for low-income families.

Sydney Fishman • March 20, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

New York City: Ghost Town

Social Distancing in New York City.

Thomas Hengge • March 18, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Tourism workers on front line fight of Covid-19 in Puerto Rico

The hotel staff said they work for tourism, but they can’t sustain their business if the virus overwhelms the island.

Shanila Kabir • March 17, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Food businesses struggles during pandemic

The New York City food service industry has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Sydney Fishman • March 16, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Coronavirus ends tourism and travel in New York City

One of the world's busiest cities is now in sleep mode.

Shiyu Xu • March 16, 2020

Special Report: Shutdown: The Coronavirus

Generational shifts and pandemic lead to struggles for Chinese restaurants

The younger generation has dreams that does not include running the family Chinese restaurant.

Talgat Almanov • March 15, 2020