- Bill de Blasio says ‘important to act aggressively’ as cases rise
- Mayor wants shutdowns to begin in nine zip codes in the city
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has asked the state for permission to close schools and reinstate restrictions on non-essential businesses in several neighborhoods because of a resurgence of the coronavirus.
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