Update On The NYPD Response To The Coronavirus Outbreak

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Published on May 22, 2020, 10:52 pm
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Sick Report Daily Update

On Friday, May 22, 2020, 1,022 uniformed members of the NYPD were on sick report which accounts for 2.80% of the Department’s uniformed workforce. That is down from a high of 19.80%. To date, 5,720 members of the NYPD have tested positive for coronavirus.

As of today, Friday, May 22, 2020, 5,560 members of the NYPD have returned to work full duty after recovering from a positive test for the coronavirus and 94 uniformed members plus 24 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., Thursday, May 21, 2020 and 08:00 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2020:

  • NYPD officers visited 2,818 supermarkets and pharmacies of which 983 were closed.
  • NYPD officers visited 6,476 bars and restaurants of which 4,997 were closed. 
  • NYPD officers visited 1,098 public places of which 650 were closed. 
  • NYPD officers visited 2,812 personal care facilities of which 2,812 were closed. 

Social Distancing Enforcement

On May 21, 2020, one summons was issued in regard to social distancing enforcement.

All numbers are preliminary and subject to change.

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