“That has not happened.”De Blasio’s reluctance to take measures experts say are necessary to protect the city, such as closing schools and bars and restaurants, has drawn widespread criticism. Cities such as Los Angeles and Houston also closed their public schools. New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson, another leading mayoral candidate echoed his call early on Saturday afternoon. New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams called for a massive shutdown on Sunday afternoon. Mayoral responsibility for city schools,” but the decision only came after the threat of a lawsuit from the teachers’ union, which was worried about its members’ health.

Source: The Local March 16, 2020 18:29 UTC