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The Week in Covid-19 (5/01/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

In recent weeks, the City has expanded its testing outreach to 11 sites, in areas hardest-hit by the disease.
Restaurants Crushed in Pandemic are Rebounding Through a Nonprofit Partnership

Restaurants Crushed in Pandemic are Rebounding Through a Nonprofit Partnership

The alliance provides meals to overworked hospital staff and paychecks to restaurant workers

City’s Plan to Fight Coronavirus in NYCHA Buildings Off to a Slow Start

While pieces of the mayor's plan have started rolling out, other critical parts remain up in the air
EDC Teams up with Brooklyn-Based Garment Manufacturers to Produce Isolation Gowns

EDC Teams up with Brooklyn-Based Garment Manufacturers to Produce Isolation Gowns

Course of Trade, a non-profit based in Brooklyn, is staffing up to meet the city's need for protective equipment.
The Bed-Stuy Ambulance Corps Remains One of New York's Forgotten Essential Workers

The Bed-Stuy Ambulance Corps Remains One of New York's Forgotten Essential Workers

As COVID-19 has left many communities of color with little to no support, one volunteer ambulance service steps up

A Brooklyn Nurse is Running For State Assembly, Says She Will Fight For Frontline Workers

Phara Souffrant Forrest is running against incumbent Walter Mosley to represent the 57th State Assembly District

Brooklyn-Based Alcohol Distilleries Temporarily Convert to Make Hand Sanitizers

Due to an overwhelming demand for hand sanitizers, two Brooklyn-based distilleries have been forced to pivot
Mayor to MTA: Curb Homeless Squatters in Empty Subway Stations, Amid COVID-19

Mayor to MTA: Curb Homeless Squatters in Empty Subway Stations, Amid COVID-19

Mayor de Blasio's "End of the Line" plan demands MTA close 10 subway terminals to curb virus transmission
Regarding NYC Testing and Protective Equipment, Disbelieve Everything Trump Says

Regarding NYC Testing and Protective Equipment, Disbelieve Everything Trump Says

Trump maintains there's adequate nationwide PE and testing, despite FEMA's claim to the contrary
The Social Stoops Photo Project is Connecting Communities, from Brooklyn to Abroad

The Social Stoops Photo Project is Connecting Communities, from Brooklyn to Abroad

Brooklyn photographer Dan Marino started Social Stoops to spread positivity and get people appreciating their time at home