As two more in NYC tested for coronavirus, Chinese communities fear hate crimes
BENSONHURST — Two more people in New York City are being tested for the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number to five, the city’s Health Department said Wednesday.
As the count increases, officials and members of the Asian and Chinese community worry about what they see as an increase in xenophobia in the city. Several days ago a woman wearing a medical facemask was attacked at a Manhattan Chinatown subway station. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.
Sunset Park and Bensonhurst have the highest number of Chinese residents in the city. Councilmembers Mark Treyger and Justin Brannan, Assemblymember William Colton, Asian and Chinese community leaders and city officials plan a rally against xenophobia in Bensonhurst on Thursday.