I didn't mean to imply that DeBlasio might have locked down NY City 10 days earlier; just that he probably would have done so a couple days earlier. And even a couple of days might have helped.
I think he would have because DeBlasio implemented quite a few restrictions earlier. On the 13th, he cancelled large gatherings and limited smaller venues to 50% capacity.
Even San Francisco didn't issue a lockdown order until the 16th, and Washington state was even later than NY. I don't remember anyone considering a lockdown on the 10th.
I think he would have because DeBlasio implemented quite a few restrictions earlier. On the 13th, he cancelled large gatherings and limited smaller venues to 50% capacity.
https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/138-20/mayor-d...
On the 15th, he issued an order closing bars and restaurants,
https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/152-20/stateme...
and closed schools.
https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/151-20/new-yor...
Even San Francisco didn't issue a lockdown order until the 16th, and Washington state was even later than NY. I don't remember anyone considering a lockdown on the 10th.