New York Cracks Down on Hot Spots as Cases Surge: Virus Update

(Bloomberg) — Mayor Bill de Blasio said he plans to close non-essential businesses and both public and private schools in nine areas of New York City. Governor Andrew Cuomo said the state will take over direct enforcement in 20 hot spots that are driving infections to their highest point since the lockdown. President Donald Trump may be discharged from the hospital as soon as Monday as he recuperates from Covid-19, one of his doctors said…