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