Coronavirus Update: As New York Goes, So Goes the Nation?

As New York City goes, so goes the nation? That’s the big question from America’s largest city as we enter the second month of the coronavirus pandemic. New York is at the epicenter of the crisis. The grim numbers change fast. As of March 31, reports show more than 40,000 cases, with 932 fatalities, in New York City. The figures for New York State are 75,000 cases, with 1,550 deaths. Yesterday, the White House made headlines with a projection of 100,000 to 240,000 possible deaths nationwide from the virus. The Centers for Disease Control say we are “in the acceleration stage of the pandemic,” with 163,000 cases and 2,860 deaths. We are warned: April will be a very cruel month.