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Roosevelt Island stays strong, coronavirus infection rates less than half city average

For the week ending January 1st, 2021, the New York City Department of Health shows Roosevelt Island’s coronavirus infection rate at 3.57%. During the same period, the city came in at 9.31%. Roosevelt Island’s success likely comes from a combination...

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For the week ending January 1st, 2021, the New York City Department of Health shows Roosevelt Island’s coronavirus infection rate at 3.57%. During the same period, the city came in at 9.31%.

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Roosevelt Island’s success likely comes from a combination of relative isolation, low density and community diligence.

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