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COVID pandemic in New York City
  • 1. When was the first case of COVID-19 confirmed in New York City?
A) February 20, 2020
B) April 1, 2020
C) January 15, 2020
D) March 1, 2020
  • 2. According to later research, when had the novel coronavirus actually been circulating in NYC?
A) Since January
B) Since December
C) Since March
D) Since November
  • 3. By which date did New York City have over 30,000 confirmed cases and become the worst-affected area in the US?
A) March 29, 2020
B) March 15, 2020
C) May 1, 2020
D) April 10, 2020
  • 4. How many deaths were recorded in New York City by April 6, 2020?
A) Over 50,000 deaths
B) Over 500 deaths
C) Over 10,000 deaths
D) Over 2,000 deaths
  • 5. Which entities picked up the bodies of the deceased from their homes in NYC?
A) Local police and fire departments
B) Private funeral home workers only
C) Hospital medical staff
D) US Army, National Guard, and Air National Guard
  • 6. When were New York City schools closed?
A) Starting April 1, 2020
B) Starting February 15, 2020
C) Starting March 1, 2020
D) Starting March 16, 2020
  • 7. When did the New York State governor's office issue an executive order closing non-essential businesses?
A) April 5, 2020
B) March 10, 2020
C) March 30, 2020
D) March 20, 2020
  • 8. What happened to the city's public transportation system during the initial shutdowns?
A) It operated on a normal schedule
B) It was completely shut down
C) It was made free for everyone
D) It remained open with substantially reduced service
  • 9. Which sectors' low-income jobs were especially affected by job losses in April 2020?
A) Healthcare and education sectors
B) Retail, transportation, and restaurant sectors
C) Tech and finance sectors
D) Construction and manufacturing sectors
  • 10. By how much did average residential and commercial rents decline in Manhattan over the course of 2020?
A) More than 50%
B) Less than 2%
C) More than 10%
D) They did not decline
  • 11. When did the first phase of reopening begin in NYC?
A) June 2020
B) July 2020
C) September 2020
D) May 2020
  • 12. When did NYC schools reopen after the initial closure?
A) October 2020
B) November 2020
C) August 2020
D) September 2020
  • 13. When were indoor dining and public schools closed again in late 2020?
A) Indoor dining on November 1; schools closed in October
B) Indoor dining on December 14; schools closed in November
C) Indoor dining on December 31; schools closed in December
D) Indoor dining on November 20; schools closed in September
  • 14. When did COVID-19 vaccinations begin at nursing homes?
A) November 25, 2020
B) January 1, 2021
C) December 21, 2020
D) December 11, 2020
  • 15. What percentage of all metro New York residents were estimated to have been infected by December 31, 2020?
A) 44%
B) 65%
C) 22%
D) 10%
  • 16. When were face masks mandated throughout New York State by executive order?
A) March 1, 2020
B) June 15, 2020
C) May 1, 2020
D) April 15, 2020
  • 17. As of August 19, 2023, what were the city's confirmed COVID-19 deaths?
A) Exceeded 100,000
B) Exceeded 20,000
C) Exceeded 45,000
D) Exceeded 10,000
  • 18. When did the NYC Health Department stop reporting new COVID-19 vaccination data, having administered nearly 19.85 million doses?
A) September 15, 2023
B) August 19, 2023
C) January 1, 2024
D) December 31, 2022
  • 19. Who was the first confirmed COVID-19 case in New York State?
A) A tourist from China visiting Queens
B) A 39-year-old health care worker who returned from Iran
C) A zookeeper from the Bronx Zoo
D) A 50-year-old lawyer from Manhattan
  • 20. Genomic analyses suggested that most early NYC COVID-19 cases were linked to which region?
A) South America
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) Africa
  • 21. Who announced on March 3, 2020, that the first recorded case of person-to-person spread in NY State had been confirmed?
A) The World Health Organization
B) Governor Andrew Cuomo
C) Mayor Bill de Blasio
D) President Donald Trump
  • 22. When did the World Health Organization declare a global COVID-19 pandemic?
A) March 11, 2020
B) March 1, 2020
C) April 5, 2020
D) March 20, 2020
  • 23. Which borough was reported as the worst-affected by number of deaths on March 27, 2020?
A) Manhattan
B) The Bronx
C) Brooklyn
D) Queens
  • 24. What hospital ship arrived in New York Harbor on March 30, 2020?
A) USS Enterprise
B) USNS Hope
C) USNS Comfort
D) USNS Mercy
  • 25. What was placed outside hospitals on city streets to accommodate the overflow of bodies?
A) Refrigerator trucks
B) Shipping containers
C) Mobile morgue trailers
D) Military tents
  • 26. Which animal at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for COVID-19 on April 5, 2020?
A) A polar bear
B) A Malayan tiger
C) A lowland gorilla
D) An African lion
  • 27. Who was believed to be the source of the tiger's infection at the Bronx Zoo?
A) An infected zookeeper not yet showing symptoms
B) An infected veterinarian
C) A visiting tourist from Europe
D) Contaminated meat shipments
  • 28. What public events in late May 2020 caused concern among public officials regarding the spread of COVID-19?
A) New Year's Eve celebrations
B) George Floyd protests
C) St. Patrick's Day parades
D) Pride month concerts
  • 29. When did New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut begin requiring travelers from high-infection areas to self-quarantine for 14 days?
A) June 24, 2020
B) July 15, 2020
C) June 1, 2020
D) May 20, 2020
  • 30. Why were plans to open indoor dining during Phase 3 postponed?
A) Protests blocking restaurants
B) Lack of food supplies
C) Customers refusing to wear face masks and uncertain role of air conditioning
D) Mandatory curfews at night
  • 31. How did the city compensate in part for postponed indoor dining?
A) Allowed restaurants to operate 24 hours
B) Expanded outdoor space by shutting down certain areas
C) Subsidized food delivery apps
D) Provided free meals to all citizens
  • 32. How was the reading of names of victims handled at the 19th anniversary ceremony of the September 11 attacks?
A) Read via video conference live
B) Cancelled entirely
C) Read by military personnel only
D) Recorded in advance
  • 33. In early October 2020, how many ZIP codes were identified as cluster areas?
A) Five
B) Fifty
C) Hundred
D) Twenty
  • 34. When did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize COVID-19 vaccinations?
A) December 11, 2020
B) December 21, 2020
C) November 15, 2020
D) January 5, 2021
  • 35. When was it announced that public middle schools would reopen for in-person learning?
A) July 7, 2021
B) April 29, 2021
C) February 8, 2021
D) March 8, 2021
  • 36. On what date were public middle schools scheduled to reopen for in-person learning?
A) February 25, 2021
B) February 8, 2021
C) March 8, 2021
D) March 22, 2021
  • 37. Who announced on April 29 that New York City would fully reopen on July 1?
A) Cuomo
B) de Blasio
C) The DOHMH
D) The Uniformed Firefighters Association
  • 38. What type of event was held on July 7, 2021, to honor healthcare professionals and essential workers?
A) A ticker tape parade
B) A fireworks display
C) A virtual gala
D) A citywide press conference
  • 39. What was the name of the ticker tape parade held on July 7, 2021?
A) "Healthcare Champions"
B) "NYC Strong"
C) "Hometown Heroes"
D) "Essential Workers"
  • 40. Which union asked its members to boycott the July 7 parade due to COVID-related risks?
A) The DOHMH
B) The Uniformed EMS Officers Union
C) The CDC
D) The Uniformed Firefighters Association
  • 41. Which union asked its members not to attend the parade due to a lack of hazard pay?
A) The Uniformed Firefighters Association
B) The Uniformed EMS Officers Union
C) The Teachers Federation
D) The New York Police Department
  • 42. Which COVID strain became dominant by July 23, 2021?
A) The original strain
B) The Alpha variant
C) The Delta variant
D) The Omicron variant
  • 43. What percentage of citywide samples over a four-week period did the Delta variant account for?
A) 75%
B) 32%
C) 57%
D) 100%
  • 44. What guidance did de Blasio's August 2 mask recommendation follow?
A) Firefighter union demands
B) State health department orders
C) CDC guidance
D) EMS officer requests
  • 45. What respiratory virus remained at high activity levels in January 2026 alongside COVID-19?
A) The Alpha variant
B) Influenza
C) Pneumonia
D) The Delta variant
  • 46. Who was the New York City Commissioner of Health who encouraged New Yorkers to go about their everyday lives?
A) Robert Holden
B) Oxiris Barbot
C) Bill de Blasio
D) Kathy Hochul
  • 47. How many total confirmed cases were in the state when Cuomo declared a state of emergency?
A) 7
B) 70
C) 12
D) 89
  • 48. How many confirmed cases were in Westchester County when the state of emergency was declared?
A) 7
B) 89
C) 12
D) 70
  • 49. How many confirmed cases were in New York City when the state of emergency was declared?
A) 89
B) 7
C) 12
D) 70
  • 50. What was the mandatory quarantine duration enforced by the August 2020 checkpoints for travelers from high transmission areas?
A) 10-day
B) 21-day
C) 7-day
D) 14-day
  • 51. For which respiratory virus season did the Health Department transition to an integrated guidance model?
A) 2023–2024
B) 2020–2021
C) 2024–2025
D) 2025–2026
  • 52. Besides theaters and restaurants, what other type of venue was closed?
A) Pharmacies
B) Grocery stores
C) Gyms
D) Gas stations
  • 53. According to the governor's office statement, who alone could put a shelter in place order into effect?
A) The city council
B) The mayor's office
C) The governor's office
D) The federal government
  • 54. How many confirmed cases were in NYC on March 20 when the PAUSE order was issued?
A) 8,700
B) 5,683
C) 500
D) 10,000
  • 55. What was the rule regarding non-essential gatherings of individuals under the PAUSE order?
A) Limited to 10 people
B) Canceled or postponed
C) Limited to outdoor spaces only
D) Required to practice social distancing
  • 56. Concentrations of individuals outside their home were limited to workers providing what?
A) Retail sales
B) Government administration
C) Construction work
D) Essential services
  • 57. What minimum distance of social distancing was required when in public?
A) At least three feet
B) At least ten feet
C) At least two meters
D) At least six feet
  • 58. What type of outdoor recreational activities were individuals advised to limit themselves to?
A) Indoor sports
B) Non-contact
C) Team sports
D) Contact sports
  • 59. When should individuals use public transportation under the executive order?
A) Only during off-peak hours
B) When absolutely necessary
C) Whenever needed
D) For daily commuting
  • 60. What must sick individuals do before leaving their home to receive medical care?
A) A phone call to the mayor
B) A COVID-19 rapid test
C) A consultation with local police
D) A telehealth visit
  • 61. What group of people was specifically advised to practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations?
A) Young people
B) Healthcare workers
C) Government officials
D) Essential employees
  • 62. What precautionary sanitizer practice was recommended in the executive order?
A) Wearing rubber gloves
B) Washing hands with soap for two minutes
C) Using UV sanitizing lights
D) Using isopropyl alcohol wipes
  • 63. What was the original fine for violating social distancing protocols before it was increased?
A) $500
B) $50
C) $250
D) $1,000
  • 64. With what newly established council was the April 16 extension coordinated?
A) New York Metro Health Coalition
B) Tri-State Regional Committee
C) Northeastern Pandemic Taskforce
D) Eastern States Multi-state Council
  • 65. How many metrics did the New York City region need to meet to begin Phase 1?
A) Three
B) Ten
C) Seven
D) Five
  • 66. What was the threshold for the share of total beds available as a reopening metric?
A) 50 percent
B) 25 percent
C) 15 percent
D) 30 percent
  • 67. How many monthly tests per 1,000 residents were required for reopening?
A) 100
B) 30
C) 15
D) 50
  • 68. Which industry was included in Phase 1 of the reopening plan?
A) Construction
B) Gyms
C) Hair salons
D) Indoor dining
  • 69. What capacity limit was set for indoor dining in Phase 3 outside of New York City?
A) 25%
B) 100%
C) 50%
D) 33%
  • 70. At what capacity were low-risk outdoor activities allowed to operate in Phase 4?
A) 33%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 25%
  • 71. Until what date was the PAUSE order extended on May 14, 2020?
A) July 20
B) June 8
C) May 28
D) June 1
  • 72. How many of the seven conditions had New York City met a week after May 14?
A) Six
B) Two
C) Seven
D) Four
  • 73. Which of the following was allowed to reopen as part of a separate executive order regardless of the phase?
A) Shopping malls
B) Gyms and fitness centers
C) Drive-in theaters
D) Indoor restaurants
  • 74. Are face coverings required in schools or health care facilities according to the May 2021 guidelines?
A) Yes
B) Only at the discretion of the owner
C) Only for unvaccinated people
D) No
  • 75. Who decides if face coverings are required in stores and restaurants under the May 2021 guidelines?
A) Governor Cuomo
B) The NYC Health Department
C) The CDC
D) The owner's discretion
  • 76. How many levels of restrictions were in the micro-cluster zone system?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Two
D) Three
  • 77. Which zone was known as the warning zone?
A) Yellow zone
B) Green zone
C) Red zone
D) Orange zone
  • 78. Which zone was known as the precautionary zone?
A) Red zone
B) Yellow zone
C) Blue zone
D) Orange zone
  • 79. What were the rules for social gatherings in the red zone?
A) Prohibited
B) Limited to 4 people
C) Limited to 10 people
D) Limited to 25 people
  • 80. What were the restaurant dining rules in the red zone?
A) Indoor dining with 4 people per table
B) Takeout/delivery only
C) Fully open with no restrictions
D) Outdoor dining only with 4 people per table
  • 81. What was required for schools in the yellow zone?
A) Mandatory weekly testing
B) Complete closure
C) No restrictions
D) Remote learning only
  • 82. What caused the original micro-cluster strategy restrictions to lift?
A) Various lawsuits
B) A vote by the state legislature
C) The complete eradication of COVID-19
D) An executive order by the President
  • 83. What did new commuter guidelines ask sick individuals to do at the start of the outbreak?
A) Pay a $500 fine
B) Use only buses
C) Stay off public transit
D) Wear two face masks
  • 84. By what percentage had ridership decreased on April 8?
A) 50%
B) 83%
C) 92%
D) 100%
  • 85. How many MTA workers had died by April 8?
A) 170
B) 41
C) 131
D) 83
  • 86. How many agency employees had COVID-19 killed by April 22, 2020?
A) 500
B) 41
C) 131
D) 83
  • 87. What was the total number of MTA employee deaths by late August?
A) 131
B) 170
C) 83
D) 41
  • 88. Who criticized the request by City Council members to shut down the subway?
A) Jeffrey E. Harris
B) Governor Hochul
C) Sarah Feinberg
D) An epidemiologist from Yale
  • 89. What title did Sarah Feinberg hold at the time of the subway shutdown request?
A) Interim New York City Transit President
B) Mayor of New York City
C) Governor of New York
D) MTA Chairperson
  • 90. Where did city officials make efforts to place high-risk homeless persons?
A) Out-of-state facilities
B) Empty subway cars
C) Public parks
D) Hotels serving as emergency shelters
  • 91. Starting in May 2020, why were subway service and stations closed overnight?
A) To repair tracks
B) For cleaning
C) Due to lack of electricity
D) To stop protests
  • 92. What app feature was added in July 2020 to give riders real-time information about bus crowding?
A) NYC COVID Safe app
B) Uber transit tracker
C) MYmta app feature
D) Google Maps integration
  • 93. By September 2020, over how many transit workers had reported being assaulted or harassed for asking passengers to wear face masks?
A) 83
B) 41
C) 131
D) 170
  • 94. How did the MTA describe Jeffrey E. Harris's study?
A) A breakthrough discovery
B) Helpful and accurate
C) Flawed – period
D) Worthy of implementation
  • 95. How many school districts had not submitted plans as of August 7, 2020?
A) 25
B) 127
C) 749
D) 50
  • 96. What caused the start of the school year to be shifted again on September 17, 2020?
A) An increase in state infection rates
B) Failure to inspect ventilation systems
C) Continued obstacles including teacher shortages
D) Parent protests
  • 97. What penalty did the governor's office issue for private schools refusing to comply with 'red zone' closures?
A) They would lose their funding
B) Ventilation systems would be removed
C) Teachers would be terminated
D) Students would be expelled
  • 98. Which park in Queens was closed to provide a staging area for first responders?
A) Fort Totten
B) Central Park
C) The High Line
D) Flushing Meadows
  • 99. What specific part of Central Park was mentioned as a location where access might be limited?
A) Sheep Meadow
B) Bethesda Terrace
C) Strawberry Fields
D) The Ramble
  • 100. What was required to enter the High Line when it reopened on July 16, 2020?
A) Free timed-entry passes
B) A special resident ID
C) Proof of vaccination
D) Paid admission tickets
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