Brooklyn Coronavirus Update and Open Thread: How to Count Virus Deaths (4/21/20)

We’re in the sixth week of sheltering in place and the 21st day of home schooling for New York City schools.

Worldwide counts of coronavirus deaths may be undercounting the true toll. “In Paris, more than twice the usual number of people have died each day, far more than at the peak of a bad flu season. In New York City, the number is four times the normal amount,” The New York Times said.

Nonetheless, in New York City, there is good news as deaths from the virus have decreased slightly thanks to the shutdown. In New York State and across the country, even in places where virus deaths are on the rise, governors are focusing on increasing testing capacity and how to reopen.

How are you weathering the shutdown, and what are your concerns and thoughts? What do you think should be done in Brooklyn to combat the spread of the virus and save local businesses and jobs? Please feel free to comment in a respectful manner (please, no personal attacks, nothing libelous). If you are not already logged in, go up to the top right hand side of the page and log in to be able to comment.