For most people in NY that would have effectively been quarantine already - ignoring entirely that many essential workers in NY have to use the subway even now.

The general theme is everyone should have shut down earlier, and not let people say “the economy!”.

There are still people crowding and riding the subway. There are also plenty of people walking around on the sidewalk without masks on. Oh and Central Park is absolutely packed with people.

The citizens of NYC are their own worst enemy.