Update On The NYPD Response To The Coronavirus Outbreak

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Published on May 19, 2020, 7:05 pm
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Sick Report Daily Update

On Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 1,038 uniformed members of the NYPD were on sick report which accounts for 2.90% of the Department’s uniformed workforce. That is down from a high of 19.8o%. To date, 5,658 members of the NYPD have tested positive for coronavirus.

As of today, Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 5,467 members of the NYPD have returned to work full duty after recovering from a positive test for the coronavirus and 112 uniformed members plus 37 civilian members are still out sick diagnosed with coronavirus.

Let us remember and pray for the 42 members of the service that have died due to coronavirus-related illness.

Citywide Patrols

Officers continue to visit restaurants, bars, supermarkets, salons and public spaces to remind individuals of the ban on congregating in public spaces and to practice social distancing.

Between 08:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2020 and 08:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 19 2020:

  • NYPD officers visited 3,275 supermarkets and pharmacies of which 1,059 were closed.
  • NYPD officers visited 6,795 bars and restaurants of which 5,020 were closed. 
  • NYPD officers visited 1,105 public places of which 760 were closed. 
  • NYPD officers visited 2,700 personal care facilities of which 2,699 were closed. 

Social Distancing Enforcement

On May 18, 2020, there were two summons issued in regard to social distancing enforcement.

All numbers are preliminary and subject to change.

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