School COVID response database
| Date | Schools currently closed | Classes currently closed | New Classes Closed on this date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 0 | 258 | 80 |
| 9/18 | 1 | 372 | 118 |
| 9/19 | 1 | 441 | 77 |
| 9/20 | 1 | 533 | 120 |
| 9/21 | 1 | 612 | 82 |
| 9/22 | 1 | 694 | 78 |
| 9/23 | 1 | 664 | 70 |
The data above does not include charter school, pre-K or 3K classrooms.
Citywide positivity rate
New York City has recorded the following positivity rate over seven days according to the state measure:
| Date | Positivity Rate |
|---|---|
| 9/16 | 2.1% |
| 9/17 | 2.1% |
| 9/18 | 2.0% |
| 9/19 | 2.0% |
| 9/20 | 1.9% |
| 9/21 | 1.9% |
| 9/22 | 1.8% |
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.