After the first 4-day week of rapid COVID-19 testing at the RIOC sponsored location at 524 Main Street, there’s little change overall in tests or results.
For the week ending on Saturday, the New York City Department of Health reports 463 tests among those of us with 10044 zip codes, consistent with previous weeks, and a positivity rate of 3.46%, far under the city average of 8.68%
Our last report, on January 4th, showed an infection rate of 3.57% against a city average of 9.31%.
LATEST POSTS
Community Rhythms and Neighborhood Steadiness on Roosevelt Island
Explore community rhythms and neighborhood steadiness on Roosevelt Island, from public safety updates to art, weather, and the everyday connections that keep island life vibrant.
How Roosevelt Island’s Steady Daily Life Connects With City Changes
Explore how Roosevelt Island’s steady daily life connects with city changes, from safety incidents to neighborhood campaigns, and how island routines shape our shared urban rhythms.
Mother’s Day Weekend on Roosevelt Island: Warming Up to Community
Celebrate community during Mother’s Day weekend on Roosevelt Island. Discover how neighbors gather, new spots like Citarella, and the warmth of the season.
How Queens News and Community Events Influence Roosevelt Island Daily Life
See how Queens news and community events influence Roosevelt Island daily life, touching on public safety, housing changes, and neighborhood connections.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
As the Dust Settles
The way the wind cuts across the river this time of year. The way older buildings hold heat but never quite hold air. I told myself that was why my chest felt tight again on certain mornings. Age, perhaps.
1 COMMENTS