Long Island sisters raise money to buy masks for hospital workers
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Two sisters on Long Island have raised thousands of dollars to buy PPE for hospital workers.
Ex-MLB player set to finish med school on Long Island to fight coronavirus
In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.
In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.
Doctor recovers from COVID-19
Dr. Jake Deutsch is an attending physician in the emergency trauma department at Hackensack University Medical Center and the founder and clinical director of Cure Urgent Care in Manhattan. He told FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley that going from doctor to coronavirus patient was very difficult. CORRECTION: Dr. Deutsch's first name is incorrect in the video. His name is Jake, not Jack. FOX 5 NY regrets this error.
Dr. Jake Deutsch is an attending physician in the emergency trauma department at Hackensack University Medical Center and the founder and clinical director of Cure Urgent Care in Manhattan. He told FOX 5 NY's Sharon Crowley that going from doctor to coronavirus patient was very difficult. CORRECTION: Dr. Deutsch's first name is incorrect in the video. His name is Jake, not Jack. FOX 5 NY regrets this error.
Gov. Cuomo extends stay-at-home rules through April 29
New Yorkers must stay at home through April 29, the governor says.
New Yorkers must stay at home through April 29, the governor says.
Coronavirus cases on Long Island near 30,000
The rate of hospitalization on Long Island is slowing.
The rate of hospitalization on Long Island is slowing.
No COVID-19 testing at home yet but quicker options coming
Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it's still too risky.
Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it's still too risky.
'I cried on the truck': Fatigued NY workers forge ahead
An army of workers who have been thrust onto the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak in New York are being pushed to their mental and physical limits.
An army of workers who have been thrust onto the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak in New York are being pushed to their mental and physical limits.
A mounting casualty of coronavirus crisis: Health care jobs
Tens of thousands of medical workers across the United States are suddenly out of work as operating rooms and doctor's offices go dark, casualties of urgent calls to prioritize coronavirus patients at overwhelmed hospitals and of the economic waves the crisis is churning.
Tens of thousands of medical workers across the United States are suddenly out of work as operating rooms and doctor's offices go dark, casualties of urgent calls to prioritize coronavirus patients at overwhelmed hospitals and of the economic waves the crisis is churning.
Hunt for medical supplies creates marketplace of desperation
With the federal stockpile dwindling fast, and the Trump administration limiting access to what’s left, state leaders are going to extraordinary measures on their own to secure faces masks, ventilators, gloves and other equipment essential to fighting the outbreak.
With the federal stockpile dwindling fast, and the Trump administration limiting access to what’s left, state leaders are going to extraordinary measures on their own to secure faces masks, ventilators, gloves and other equipment essential to fighting the outbreak.
De Blasio wants a military medical draft to fight the war on coronavirus
The mayor said he expects New York to face "unprecedented challenges" in the next few weeks and is asking the president to call on doctors and nurses around the country to deploy where they are most needed.
The mayor said he expects New York to face "unprecedented challenges" in the next few weeks and is asking the president to call on doctors and nurses around the country to deploy where they are most needed.
Coronavirus crisis escalates at Long Island hospitals
One doctor on Long Island called the coronavirus is the most catastrophic crisis of his nearly four-decade career.
One doctor on Long Island called the coronavirus is the most catastrophic crisis of his nearly four-decade career.
Gov. Cuomo authorizes seizure of ventilators if needed
Officials fear they will soon run out of breathing machines for intensive care patients. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order will allow the state to redeploy excess ventilators and protective equipment from hospitals and other institutions.
Officials fear they will soon run out of breathing machines for intensive care patients. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order will allow the state to redeploy excess ventilators and protective equipment from hospitals and other institutions.
New Jersey lowers flags to half-staff as COVID deaths rise
Flags in New Jersey will fly at half-staff indefinitely to honor the people who died from COVID-related causes. The number of positive cases in the state is nearly 30,000.
Flags in New Jersey will fly at half-staff indefinitely to honor the people who died from COVID-related causes. The number of positive cases in the state is nearly 30,000.
Central Park houses hospital ward as NY races to add beds
There is a coronavirus ward in tents in Central Park. A makeshift hospital has been set up in a Manhattan convention center. Over the next few weeks, spaces including pro tennis courts, college dorms and a cruise ship terminal are supposed to start housing patients as New York state races to roughly triple its hospital capacity.
There is a coronavirus ward in tents in Central Park. A makeshift hospital has been set up in a Manhattan convention center. Over the next few weeks, spaces including pro tennis courts, college dorms and a cruise ship terminal are supposed to start housing patients as New York state races to roughly triple its hospital capacity.
NYC officials now say you should cover your face in public
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that N95 masks and surgical masks should be reserved for medical personnel and first responders. Every day New Yorkers, on the other hand, should cover their nose and mouth with a bandana, scarf, or other piece of clothing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said that N95 masks and surgical masks should be reserved for medical personnel and first responders. Every day New Yorkers, on the other hand, should cover their nose and mouth with a bandana, scarf, or other piece of clothing.
NYC healthcare workers demand more protection as coronavirus pandemic escalates
Healthcare workers in New York City are demanding more PPE to help them battle the coronavirus pandemic, while New York City has seen 40,000 people sign up as a surge healthcare force to help on the frontlines of the crisis.
Healthcare workers in New York City are demanding more PPE to help them battle the coronavirus pandemic, while New York City has seen 40,000 people sign up as a surge healthcare force to help on the frontlines of the crisis.
‘We all have a part to play’: Boston ICU nurses urge public to stay at home
"I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared," one of the nurses says in the video.
"I would be lying if I said I wasn’t scared," one of the nurses says in the video.
‘It’s hell’ - NYC EMTs claim to be overwhelmed due to coronavirus
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.
Former NYPD Commissioner O'Neill to serve as coronavirus adviser
Former Commissioner James O'Neill will serve as a special adviser on the mayor's COVID-19 response team.
Former Commissioner James O'Neill will serve as a special adviser on the mayor's COVID-19 response team.
Medical students graduating early to battle coronavirus
Medical students from across Long Island are deciding to graduate early in order to get out onto the front lines of battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Medical students from across Long Island are deciding to graduate early in order to get out onto the front lines of battling the coronavirus pandemic.