MTA Says Don't Ride The Subway If You Can Avoid It

City officials said Monday that it's possible the new Coronavirus could be transmitted on the subway — But the MTA is working to make that transmission less likely.

MTA officials said crews are working around the clock to sanitize stations, train cars, buses and Access-A-Ride vans. Service will keep running at regular levels, they said, but if you don't have to be on the subway, or you're elderly or have a compromised immune systems, you should avoid it.

"If you can get around without riding the subway, do it. If telecommuting is an option, do it. But we will be here for those that need to take the subway and buses and commuter rails. And paratransit. We will get you where you need to go safely," MTA Chairman Pat Foye said Monday.

The MTA suggests riders wash their hands after commuting, and covering their mouths when coughing or sneezing.