COVID-19 pandemic in New York City - Quiz
COVID pandemic in New York City
  • 1. When was the first case of COVID-19 confirmed in New York City?
A) January 15, 2020
B) March 1, 2020
C) April 1, 2020
D) February 20, 2020
  • 2. According to later research, when had the novel coronavirus actually been circulating in NYC?
A) Since November
B) Since January
C) Since March
D) Since December
  • 3. By which date did New York City have over 30,000 confirmed cases and become the worst-affected area in the US?
A) May 1, 2020
B) April 10, 2020
C) March 29, 2020
D) March 15, 2020
  • 4. How many deaths were recorded in New York City by April 6, 2020?
A) Over 50,000 deaths
B) Over 10,000 deaths
C) Over 500 deaths
D) Over 2,000 deaths
  • 5. Which entities picked up the bodies of the deceased from their homes in NYC?
A) Hospital medical staff
B) US Army, National Guard, and Air National Guard
C) Private funeral home workers only
D) Local police and fire departments
  • 6. When were New York City schools closed?
A) Starting March 16, 2020
B) Starting March 1, 2020
C) Starting April 1, 2020
D) Starting February 15, 2020
  • 7. When did the New York State governor's office issue an executive order closing non-essential businesses?
A) March 10, 2020
B) March 30, 2020
C) April 5, 2020
D) March 20, 2020
  • 8. What happened to the city's public transportation system during the initial shutdowns?
A) It was made free for everyone
B) It was completely shut down
C) It operated on a normal schedule
D) It remained open with substantially reduced service
  • 9. Which sectors' low-income jobs were especially affected by job losses in April 2020?
A) Retail, transportation, and restaurant sectors
B) Construction and manufacturing sectors
C) Healthcare and education sectors
D) Tech and finance sectors
  • 10. By how much did average residential and commercial rents decline in Manhattan over the course of 2020?
A) More than 50%
B) Less than 2%
C) More than 10%
D) They did not decline
  • 11. When did the first phase of reopening begin in NYC?
A) July 2020
B) May 2020
C) June 2020
D) September 2020
  • 12. When did NYC schools reopen after the initial closure?
A) October 2020
B) August 2020
C) September 2020
D) November 2020
  • 13. When were indoor dining and public schools closed again in late 2020?
A) Indoor dining on November 20; schools closed in September
B) Indoor dining on November 1; schools closed in October
C) Indoor dining on December 14; schools closed in November
D) Indoor dining on December 31; schools closed in December
  • 14. When did COVID-19 vaccinations begin at nursing homes?
A) November 25, 2020
B) December 11, 2020
C) January 1, 2021
D) December 21, 2020
  • 15. What percentage of all metro New York residents were estimated to have been infected by December 31, 2020?
A) 10%
B) 44%
C) 22%
D) 65%
  • 16. When were face masks mandated throughout New York State by executive order?
A) June 15, 2020
B) May 1, 2020
C) March 1, 2020
D) April 15, 2020
  • 17. As of August 19, 2023, what were the city's confirmed COVID-19 deaths?
A) Exceeded 20,000
B) Exceeded 100,000
C) Exceeded 45,000
D) Exceeded 10,000
  • 18. When did the NYC Health Department stop reporting new COVID-19 vaccination data, having administered nearly 19.85 million doses?
A) August 19, 2023
B) January 1, 2024
C) December 31, 2022
D) September 15, 2023
  • 19. Who was the first confirmed COVID-19 case in New York State?
A) A tourist from China visiting Queens
B) A 50-year-old lawyer from Manhattan
C) A zookeeper from the Bronx Zoo
D) A 39-year-old health care worker who returned from Iran
  • 20. Genomic analyses suggested that most early NYC COVID-19 cases were linked to which region?
A) South America
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 21. Who announced on March 3, 2020, that the first recorded case of person-to-person spread in NY State had been confirmed?
A) Mayor Bill de Blasio
B) Governor Andrew Cuomo
C) The World Health Organization
D) President Donald Trump
  • 22. When did the World Health Organization declare a global COVID-19 pandemic?
A) March 20, 2020
B) March 11, 2020
C) March 1, 2020
D) April 5, 2020
  • 23. Which borough was reported as the worst-affected by number of deaths on March 27, 2020?
A) The Bronx
B) Brooklyn
C) Manhattan
D) Queens
  • 24. What hospital ship arrived in New York Harbor on March 30, 2020?
A) USNS Mercy
B) USNS Comfort
C) USNS Hope
D) USS Enterprise
  • 25. What was placed outside hospitals on city streets to accommodate the overflow of bodies?
A) Shipping containers
B) Mobile morgue trailers
C) Refrigerator trucks
D) Military tents
  • 26. Which animal at the Bronx Zoo tested positive for COVID-19 on April 5, 2020?
A) A polar bear
B) A lowland gorilla
C) A Malayan tiger
D) An African lion
  • 27. Who was believed to be the source of the tiger's infection at the Bronx Zoo?
A) A visiting tourist from Europe
B) An infected zookeeper not yet showing symptoms
C) An infected veterinarian
D) Contaminated meat shipments
  • 28. What public events in late May 2020 caused concern among public officials regarding the spread of COVID-19?
A) Pride month concerts
B) New Year's Eve celebrations
C) George Floyd protests
D) St. Patrick's Day parades
  • 29. When did New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut begin requiring travelers from high-infection areas to self-quarantine for 14 days?
A) July 15, 2020
B) June 24, 2020
C) June 1, 2020
D) May 20, 2020
  • 30. Why were plans to open indoor dining during Phase 3 postponed?
A) Lack of food supplies
B) Protests blocking restaurants
C) Customers refusing to wear face masks and uncertain role of air conditioning
D) Mandatory curfews at night
  • 31. How did the city compensate in part for postponed indoor dining?
A) Expanded outdoor space by shutting down certain areas
B) Provided free meals to all citizens
C) Subsidized food delivery apps
D) Allowed restaurants to operate 24 hours
  • 32. How was the reading of names of victims handled at the 19th anniversary ceremony of the September 11 attacks?
A) Read by military personnel only
B) Cancelled entirely
C) Recorded in advance
D) Read via video conference live
  • 33. In early October 2020, how many ZIP codes were identified as cluster areas?
A) Fifty
B) Hundred
C) Twenty
D) Five
  • 34. When did the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize COVID-19 vaccinations?
A) November 15, 2020
B) January 5, 2021
C) December 11, 2020
D) December 21, 2020
  • 35. When was it announced that public middle schools would reopen for in-person learning?
A) July 7, 2021
B) February 8, 2021
C) March 8, 2021
D) April 29, 2021
  • 36. On what date were public middle schools scheduled to reopen for in-person learning?
A) February 8, 2021
B) March 22, 2021
C) February 25, 2021
D) March 8, 2021
  • 37. Who announced on April 29 that New York City would fully reopen on July 1?
A) The Uniformed Firefighters Association
B) de Blasio
C) The DOHMH
D) Cuomo
  • 38. What type of event was held on July 7, 2021, to honor healthcare professionals and essential workers?
A) A virtual gala
B) A fireworks display
C) A ticker tape parade
D) A citywide press conference
  • 39. What was the name of the ticker tape parade held on July 7, 2021?
A) "NYC Strong"
B) "Healthcare Champions"
C) "Essential Workers"
D) "Hometown Heroes"
  • 40. Which union asked its members to boycott the July 7 parade due to COVID-related risks?
A) The Uniformed EMS Officers Union
B) The CDC
C) The Uniformed Firefighters Association
D) The DOHMH
  • 41. Which union asked its members not to attend the parade due to a lack of hazard pay?
A) The Uniformed Firefighters Association
B) The New York Police Department
C) The Uniformed EMS Officers Union
D) The Teachers Federation
  • 42. Which COVID strain became dominant by July 23, 2021?
A) The Delta variant
B) The original strain
C) The Omicron variant
D) The Alpha variant
  • 43. What percentage of citywide samples over a four-week period did the Delta variant account for?
A) 100%
B) 75%
C) 57%
D) 32%
  • 44. What guidance did de Blasio's August 2 mask recommendation follow?
A) State health department orders
B) CDC guidance
C) Firefighter union demands
D) EMS officer requests
  • 45. What respiratory virus remained at high activity levels in January 2026 alongside COVID-19?
A) Influenza
B) The Delta variant
C) The Alpha variant
D) Pneumonia
  • 46. Who was the New York City Commissioner of Health who encouraged New Yorkers to go about their everyday lives?
A) Bill de Blasio
B) Robert Holden
C) Oxiris Barbot
D) Kathy Hochul
  • 47. How many total confirmed cases were in the state when Cuomo declared a state of emergency?
A) 70
B) 89
C) 7
D) 12
  • 48. How many confirmed cases were in Westchester County when the state of emergency was declared?
A) 12
B) 89
C) 70
D) 7
  • 49. How many confirmed cases were in New York City when the state of emergency was declared?
A) 7
B) 70
C) 12
D) 89
  • 50. What was the mandatory quarantine duration enforced by the August 2020 checkpoints for travelers from high transmission areas?
A) 21-day
B) 14-day
C) 10-day
D) 7-day
  • 51. For which respiratory virus season did the Health Department transition to an integrated guidance model?
A) 2020–2021
B) 2025–2026
C) 2024–2025
D) 2023–2024
  • 52. Besides theaters and restaurants, what other type of venue was closed?
A) Grocery stores
B) Pharmacies
C) Gas stations
D) Gyms
  • 53. According to the governor's office statement, who alone could put a shelter in place order into effect?
A) The mayor's office
B) The city council
C) The federal government
D) The governor's office
  • 54. How many confirmed cases were in NYC on March 20 when the PAUSE order was issued?
A) 500
B) 10,000
C) 5,683
D) 8,700
  • 55. What was the rule regarding non-essential gatherings of individuals under the PAUSE order?
A) Required to practice social distancing
B) Limited to 10 people
C) Canceled or postponed
D) Limited to outdoor spaces only
  • 56. Concentrations of individuals outside their home were limited to workers providing what?
A) Essential services
B) Construction work
C) Government administration
D) Retail sales
  • 57. What minimum distance of social distancing was required when in public?
A) At least ten feet
B) At least six feet
C) At least two meters
D) At least three feet
  • 58. What type of outdoor recreational activities were individuals advised to limit themselves to?
A) Non-contact
B) Contact sports
C) Indoor sports
D) Team sports
  • 59. When should individuals use public transportation under the executive order?
A) When absolutely necessary
B) For daily commuting
C) Only during off-peak hours
D) Whenever needed
  • 60. What must sick individuals do before leaving their home to receive medical care?
A) A COVID-19 rapid test
B) A consultation with local police
C) A phone call to the mayor
D) A telehealth visit
  • 61. What group of people was specifically advised to practice social distancing and avoid contact with vulnerable populations?
A) Young people
B) Healthcare workers
C) Government officials
D) Essential employees
  • 62. What precautionary sanitizer practice was recommended in the executive order?
A) Washing hands with soap for two minutes
B) Using UV sanitizing lights
C) Using isopropyl alcohol wipes
D) Wearing rubber gloves
  • 63. What was the original fine for violating social distancing protocols before it was increased?
A) $500
B) $1,000
C) $250
D) $50
  • 64. With what newly established council was the April 16 extension coordinated?
A) Eastern States Multi-state Council
B) New York Metro Health Coalition
C) Tri-State Regional Committee
D) Northeastern Pandemic Taskforce
  • 65. How many metrics did the New York City region need to meet to begin Phase 1?
A) Three
B) Ten
C) Seven
D) Five
  • 66. What was the threshold for the share of total beds available as a reopening metric?
A) 15 percent
B) 30 percent
C) 50 percent
D) 25 percent
  • 67. How many monthly tests per 1,000 residents were required for reopening?
A) 30
B) 50
C) 100
D) 15
  • 68. Which industry was included in Phase 1 of the reopening plan?
A) Indoor dining
B) Construction
C) Hair salons
D) Gyms
  • 69. What capacity limit was set for indoor dining in Phase 3 outside of New York City?
A) 25%
B) 33%
C) 50%
D) 100%
  • 70. At what capacity were low-risk outdoor activities allowed to operate in Phase 4?
A) 75%
B) 33%
C) 25%
D) 50%
  • 71. Until what date was the PAUSE order extended on May 14, 2020?
A) June 1
B) June 8
C) July 20
D) May 28
  • 72. How many of the seven conditions had New York City met a week after May 14?
A) Seven
B) Six
C) Two
D) Four
  • 73. Which of the following was allowed to reopen as part of a separate executive order regardless of the phase?
A) Drive-in theaters
B) Indoor restaurants
C) Shopping malls
D) Gyms and fitness centers
  • 74. Are face coverings required in schools or health care facilities according to the May 2021 guidelines?
A) Only for unvaccinated people
B) No
C) Only at the discretion of the owner
D) Yes
  • 75. Who decides if face coverings are required in stores and restaurants under the May 2021 guidelines?
A) The owner's discretion
B) Governor Cuomo
C) The NYC Health Department
D) The CDC
  • 76. How many levels of restrictions were in the micro-cluster zone system?
A) Five
B) Four
C) Three
D) Two
  • 77. Which zone was known as the warning zone?
A) Green zone
B) Red zone
C) Yellow zone
D) Orange zone
  • 78. Which zone was known as the precautionary zone?
A) Red zone
B) Orange zone
C) Yellow zone
D) Blue zone
  • 79. What were the rules for social gatherings in the red zone?
A) Prohibited
B) Limited to 25 people
C) Limited to 4 people
D) Limited to 10 people
  • 80. What were the restaurant dining rules in the red zone?
A) Takeout/delivery only
B) Outdoor dining only with 4 people per table
C) Fully open with no restrictions
D) Indoor dining with 4 people per table
  • 81. What was required for schools in the yellow zone?
A) No restrictions
B) Complete closure
C) Mandatory weekly testing
D) Remote learning only
  • 82. What caused the original micro-cluster strategy restrictions to lift?
A) The complete eradication of COVID-19
B) Various lawsuits
C) A vote by the state legislature
D) An executive order by the President
  • 83. What did new commuter guidelines ask sick individuals to do at the start of the outbreak?
A) Stay off public transit
B) Pay a $500 fine
C) Wear two face masks
D) Use only buses
  • 84. By what percentage had ridership decreased on April 8?
A) 83%
B) 50%
C) 92%
D) 100%
  • 85. How many MTA workers had died by April 8?
A) 83
B) 131
C) 41
D) 170
  • 86. How many agency employees had COVID-19 killed by April 22, 2020?
A) 41
B) 131
C) 500
D) 83
  • 87. What was the total number of MTA employee deaths by late August?
A) 170
B) 83
C) 41
D) 131
  • 88. Who criticized the request by City Council members to shut down the subway?
A) Jeffrey E. Harris
B) Sarah Feinberg
C) Governor Hochul
D) An epidemiologist from Yale
  • 89. What title did Sarah Feinberg hold at the time of the subway shutdown request?
A) Governor of New York
B) Interim New York City Transit President
C) MTA Chairperson
D) Mayor of New York City
  • 90. Where did city officials make efforts to place high-risk homeless persons?
A) Hotels serving as emergency shelters
B) Public parks
C) Empty subway cars
D) Out-of-state facilities
  • 91. Starting in May 2020, why were subway service and stations closed overnight?
A) To stop protests
B) Due to lack of electricity
C) For cleaning
D) To repair tracks
  • 92. What app feature was added in July 2020 to give riders real-time information about bus crowding?
A) MYmta app feature
B) NYC COVID Safe app
C) Uber transit tracker
D) Google Maps integration
  • 93. By September 2020, over how many transit workers had reported being assaulted or harassed for asking passengers to wear face masks?
A) 41
B) 83
C) 170
D) 131
  • 94. How did the MTA describe Jeffrey E. Harris's study?
A) A breakthrough discovery
B) Helpful and accurate
C) Flawed – period
D) Worthy of implementation
  • 95. How many school districts had not submitted plans as of August 7, 2020?
A) 50
B) 127
C) 25
D) 749
  • 96. What caused the start of the school year to be shifted again on September 17, 2020?
A) Continued obstacles including teacher shortages
B) An increase in state infection rates
C) Failure to inspect ventilation systems
D) Parent protests
  • 97. What penalty did the governor's office issue for private schools refusing to comply with 'red zone' closures?
A) Teachers would be terminated
B) Students would be expelled
C) They would lose their funding
D) Ventilation systems would be removed
  • 98. Which park in Queens was closed to provide a staging area for first responders?
A) Fort Totten
B) Central Park
C) The High Line
D) Flushing Meadows
  • 99. What specific part of Central Park was mentioned as a location where access might be limited?
A) Bethesda Terrace
B) Strawberry Fields
C) The Ramble
D) Sheep Meadow
  • 100. What was required to enter the High Line when it reopened on July 16, 2020?
A) A special resident ID
B) Proof of vaccination
C) Free timed-entry passes
D) Paid admission tickets
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