School COVID response database
| Date | Schools currently closed | Partial classroom closures | Classes currently closed | New classes closed on this date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 0 | 513 | 254 | 29 |
| 10/14 | 0 | 520 | 257 | 44 |
| 10/15 | 0 | 513 | 269 | 46 |
| 10/16 | - | - | - | - |
| 10/17 | - | - | - | - |
| 10/18 | 0 | 300 | 177 | 45 |
| 10/19 | 0 | 355 | 207 | 31 |
| 10/20 | 0 | 424 | 228 | 22 |
| 10/21 | 0 | 493 | 252 | 27 |
The data above does not include charter school, pre-K or 3K classrooms.
* = holiday; Â = weekend
Citywide positivity rate
New York City has recorded the following positivity rate over seven days according to the state measure:
| Date | Positivity Rate |
|---|---|
| 10/14 | 1.3% |
| 10/15 | 1.3% |
| 10/16 | 1.2% |
| 10/17 | 1.2% |
| 10/18 | 1.2% |
| 10/19 | 1.2% |
| 10/20 | 1.2% |
The state calculates its positivity rate using these criteria:
- Positive test is counted on the day the test result is received
- Antigen and PCR tests are both counted
- All negative tests by the same person are counted when a person tests negative multiple times in a seven-day period
- Positive test is counted only once if the person tests positive multiple times in a seven-day period
New York State posts positivity rates on its dashboard. Select New York City for region to see the most recent seven-day average.