1st results in on Gilead coronavirus drug; more study needed
More than half of a group of severely ill coronavirus patients improved after receiving an experimental antiviral drug, although there’s no way to know the odds of that happening without the drug because there was no comparison group, doctors reported Friday.
More than half of a group of severely ill coronavirus patients improved after receiving an experimental antiviral drug, although there’s no way to know the odds of that happening without the drug because there was no comparison group, doctors reported Friday.
Tracking NYC's coronavirus fight, from 911 call to ER door
As New York City staggered through its deadliest week of the pandemic, its emergency response system and army of operators, dispatchers and ambulance crews is being pushed to the brink.
As New York City staggered through its deadliest week of the pandemic, its emergency response system and army of operators, dispatchers and ambulance crews is being pushed to the brink.
Next potential shortage: Drugs needed to run ventilators
As hospitals scour the country for scarce ventilators to treat critically ill patients stricken by the new coronavirus, pharmacists are beginning to sound an alarm that could become just as urgent: Drugs that go hand in hand with ventilators are running low even as demand is surging.
As hospitals scour the country for scarce ventilators to treat critically ill patients stricken by the new coronavirus, pharmacists are beginning to sound an alarm that could become just as urgent: Drugs that go hand in hand with ventilators are running low even as demand is surging.
Immunity card could mark you free of coronavirus, but questions remain
The idea of coronavirus immunity cards has become part of the national coronavirus conversation in the United States, as more medical clinics and labs come out with virus tests.
The idea of coronavirus immunity cards has become part of the national coronavirus conversation in the United States, as more medical clinics and labs come out with virus tests.
New Jersey cases near 55,000; deaths approach 2,000
New Jersey hospitals reported another 233 deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 1,932, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Friday. The confirmed cases have surged to 54,588, with 3,627 new positive tests.
New Jersey hospitals reported another 233 deaths related to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 1,932, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Friday. The confirmed cases have surged to 54,588, with 3,627 new positive tests.
Cuomo: What the statisticians couldn't calculate about New Yorkers
Cuomo praised New Yorkers for, by and large, adhering to his executive orders. He said the statisticians couldn't count the spirit of New Yorkers and the love of New Yorkers to step up and do the right thing.
Cuomo praised New Yorkers for, by and large, adhering to his executive orders. He said the statisticians couldn't count the spirit of New Yorkers and the love of New Yorkers to step up and do the right thing.
NJ pen maker now manufacturing face shields for hospitals
The company had to lay off 10 employees but already half of them are back at work.
The company had to lay off 10 employees but already half of them are back at work.
City Under Siege: 24 hours in the fight to save New York
Before the pandemic swept in, America's biggest, loudest city often lived up to its own hype. Then the coronavirus all but shut it down, claiming lives from the Bronx to the Battery and beyond. Now the hush, whether at midnight or midday, is broken mostly by the wail of ambulances.
Before the pandemic swept in, America's biggest, loudest city often lived up to its own hype. Then the coronavirus all but shut it down, claiming lives from the Bronx to the Battery and beyond. Now the hush, whether at midnight or midday, is broken mostly by the wail of ambulances.
ER doctor's virus fight: 'We're all in with our patients'
New York emergency room doctor Joseph Habboushe is taking on the challenge of treating the new coronavirus. But he's not immune to the dread of being on the front lines of a fight against an enemy the world doesn't really know.
New York emergency room doctor Joseph Habboushe is taking on the challenge of treating the new coronavirus. But he's not immune to the dread of being on the front lines of a fight against an enemy the world doesn't really know.
A race to deliver food to the elderly left alone
The coronavirus pandemic has kept loved ones apart, younger family members fearful of bringing the disease to older relatives who may be so much more susceptible. That's driven Carla Brown even more to make sure those elderly are receiving the care they need through her meals-on-wheels program that has seen an increase in deliveries in recent weeks.
The coronavirus pandemic has kept loved ones apart, younger family members fearful of bringing the disease to older relatives who may be so much more susceptible. That's driven Carla Brown even more to make sure those elderly are receiving the care they need through her meals-on-wheels program that has seen an increase in deliveries in recent weeks.
Funeral director fights for the dignity of the dead
Jesus Pujols is in the fight of his life for the dignity of New York City's deceased. The 23-year-old funeral director is sleeping in the same minivan he uses to transport bodies.
Jesus Pujols is in the fight of his life for the dignity of New York City's deceased. The 23-year-old funeral director is sleeping in the same minivan he uses to transport bodies.
Paramedic fears the toll of seeing so much sickness and death
Travis Kessel loves his career in emergency services but now he worries about the toll the new coronavirus is taking on him and his colleagues.
Travis Kessel loves his career in emergency services but now he worries about the toll the new coronavirus is taking on him and his colleagues.
Coronavirus survivors could hold the key to battling the virus
Health officials say that the plasma of coronavirus survivors could save at least three lives, as the battle against the virus continues across the globe.
Health officials say that the plasma of coronavirus survivors could save at least three lives, as the battle against the virus continues across the globe.
Second vaccine trial for coronavirus begins in U.S.
Researchers in the United States have opened another safety test of an experimental vaccine for COVID-19.
Researchers in the United States have opened another safety test of an experimental vaccine for COVID-19.
Doctors in NJ adjust to new reality of battling coronavirus
The front line in the war against the corona virus is unmistakably drawn right in our local hospitals.
The front line in the war against the corona virus is unmistakably drawn right in our local hospitals.
New York state officials finally support covering your face in public
The New York Health Department supports "members of the public" wearing face coverings when they leave the house based on recent studies that confirm that a "significant portion" of people who are infected with the coronavirus and can spread it to others do not show any symptoms.
The New York Health Department supports "members of the public" wearing face coverings when they leave the house based on recent studies that confirm that a "significant portion" of people who are infected with the coronavirus and can spread it to others do not show any symptoms.
Former NYPD Commissioner O’Neill working to get NYC hospitals protective equipment
Former NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is cutting through the red tape to get New York City’s hospitals protective equipment as quickly and as fairly as possible.
Former NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill is cutting through the red tape to get New York City’s hospitals protective equipment as quickly and as fairly as possible.
Former NYPD Commissioner O'Neill working to get NYC hospitals supplies, protective equipment
Since being appointed Senior COVID-19 Advisor by Mayor Bill de Blasio, Former NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill is cutting through the red tape to get New York City's hospitals supplies and protective equipment as quickly and fairly as possible.
Since being appointed Senior COVID-19 Advisor by Mayor Bill de Blasio, Former NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill is cutting through the red tape to get New York City's hospitals supplies and protective equipment as quickly and fairly as possible.
Coronavirus death toll high among African-American and Hispanic communities
The toll of the coronavirus pandemic is hitting minority communities in New York City particularly hard, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo.
The toll of the coronavirus pandemic is hitting minority communities in New York City particularly hard, according to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Racial disparity in COVID deaths
Complete racial data on coronavirus infections and mortalities in New York and most places still remains delayed and elusive. But enough is known that experts are sounding the alarm about racial disparities in those testing positive and dying from COVID-19. The virus appears to be hitting African Americans and other minorities especially hard. Dr. Sharrelle Barber, a social epidemiologist at Drexel University, spoke to FOX 5 NY about how structural racism has shaped racial health inequities in the United States.
Complete racial data on coronavirus infections and mortalities in New York and most places still remains delayed and elusive. But enough is known that experts are sounding the alarm about racial disparities in those testing positive and dying from COVID-19. The virus appears to be hitting African Americans and other minorities especially hard. Dr. Sharrelle Barber, a social epidemiologist at Drexel University, spoke to FOX 5 NY about how structural racism has shaped racial health inequities in the United States.