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Thursday, December 17, 2020

Best Places of New York City, USA during Coronavirus Pandemic

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Best Places of New York City, USA during Coronavirus Pandemic

Central Park attracts 40 million annual visitors making it the second most visited tourist place in the U.S summer of 2020. It looks very different though for the first time most lawns are empty especially during the week if you travel to New York. This is one of the best places for you to visit with 843 acres of paths, there's a lot of space to spread out and enjoy the fresh air while staying safe.

The day I spent in the city end of august 2020, the subways were open and working. There were definitely significantly fewer passengers making it easy to stay socially distanced. There are stickers every six feet to help create space and masks are mandatory to ride. Everyone, I saw on the subway was wearing a mask it's definitely still the easiest way to get around the city but if you don't feel comfortable using the subway or you want a more scenic route, definitely check out the city bikes.

You can rent them from pretty much anywhere and not only are they a great way to travel but also a great way to explore. If you plan to visit times square, the busiest block in New York and possibly the world was almost empty when I was there usually you'd find yourself shoulder to shoulder with tourists. As times square boasts 42 million visitors annually making it the most visited tourist attraction in the U.S but with most restaurants and stores closed in the area and with very few tourists coming to the city it felt a bit like a ghost town.

The biggest shock for me though was seeing Grand Central Terminal at peak rush hour. It is the largest railroad terminal in the world attracting 21 million annual visitors and again it was by far the most empty I've ever seen. Grand central station in the middle of rush hour, this is so crazy while I don't personally recommend traveling for fun yet if you do find yourself in New York in 2020. Stay safe, follow the rules and take in this beautiful city in a way that has never and may never be experienced again go for a walk, take a seat in a park and enjoy the extraordinary peace found in the city that never sleeps.

Many streets have been partially closed off to create space for outdoor seating at restaurants and if you want to go shopping, some stores are still open just with new limitations and max capacities. The signs of support and solidarity all over the city are so inspiring New York has always been my favorite city in the world and seeing how everyone is coming together to not only survive but thrive during this time gives me hope if you do come to visit soon I hope you feel that too you.

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

The New York City, USA During Coronavirus Pandemic from My Eyes (Initial Information)

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The New York City, USA During Coronavirus Pandemic from My Eyes (Initial Information)

Today, from New York City. I'm currently in the central park there's like no one around which is why I don't have a mask on. I'm very far from anyone but I thought it'd be super interesting to write for you today because New York right now during the coronavirus pandemic is unlike any time I've ever seen it before. I used to live here, I've spent a lot of time in New York City and I've never ever seen it this empty.

It's maybe like a once in a lifetime experience to see it like this and I thought it might be interesting because I know a lot of people travel to New York. It's probably one of the most traveled to tourism destinations, so I know that the city is opening up more and more and as people are starting to travel a little bit. I just wanted to let you know what New York City is like right now and how you can stay safe because while the city and many places around the world are starting to open up this pandemic is still real and we still have to be careful and be smart.

If we do choose to travel, so as I said, I am here for a best friend's wedding and to visit my family which I hadn't seen in nine months. So, I am personally not yet just traveling for fun but obviously, everyone has different situations. And if you do choose to come to New York City at any point over the next few months, hopefully, this article will help you that you need with you everywhere are a mask. I actually have a couple in my bag and hand sanitizer as many of you may know new york got hit hard by this pandemic up until September 11th, 2020, New York City has had over 241,000 cases and over 23,000 deaths despite this new yorkers are extremely resilient and hopeful and you can really feel that at New York entered phase 4 of reopening on July 20th.

This includes the reopening for low-risk outdoor arts entertainment and media production. The city has really adapted and nearly everyone I saw was taking it very seriously giving each other space and wearing masks. If you do travel to New York always look up the rules area depending on where you're coming in from people returning to new york and particularly from 19 high-risk states are being asked to quarantine upon return to help slow the spread of the virus. So, I think not only are there significantly fewer tourists like if there are any tourists in New York but also a lot of New Yorkers have actually left the city some permanently.

Some people I know have rented houses or something outside of the city since they're working from home. Anyway, so they'd rather be in nature than be stuck in like a tiny apartment in New York. So, yes not only are there significantly fewer tourists but there are a lot fewer new Yorkers here as well during any other year.