The September 11, 2001 terror attack on the World Trade Center left nearly 3,000 people dead and shocked the city with its devastation. In comparison, New Yorkers say the deadly coronavirus pandemic, which has likely killed some 16,000 in the city, is more of a "slow cancer." "After the Trade Center, you knew you'd survive," the lower Manhattan resident told AFP. With the coronavirus pandemic "you can't touch anyone, and you don't know who really will survive this, we have no idea what is to come here." Originally from the state of Nebraska, Paprocki said he was moved by the solidary of New Yorkers after the 9-11 attack.

Source: Standard Digital April 26, 2020 03:22 UTC