Medical students graduating early, heading to frontlines of coronavirus battle
Medical students from across Long Island are joining the fight against coronavirus, graduating early to help battle the pandemic.
Medical students from across Long Island are joining the fight against coronavirus, graduating early to help battle the pandemic.
Call for virus volunteers yields army of health care workers
The work is exhausting and dangerous, the situation bleak. But an army of health care workers heeded New York’s call for help reinforcing hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The work is exhausting and dangerous, the situation bleak. But an army of health care workers heeded New York’s call for help reinforcing hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Pink eye could be symptom of COVID-19, American Academy of Ophthalmology warns vision care providers
Researchers suggest that pink eye could be an additional symptom of COVID-19.
Researchers suggest that pink eye could be an additional symptom of COVID-19.
NJ to open more test sites as coronavirus deaths rise
New Jersey's number of positive cases is near 19,000, up from about 16,000, while the death toll climbed from 198 to 267 overnight.
New Jersey's number of positive cases is near 19,000, up from about 16,000, while the death toll climbed from 198 to 267 overnight.
Trump: 'Very painful 2 weeks' ahead as White House projects 100K to 240K total US deaths from COVID-19
The president remarked on the developments on Tuesday.
The president remarked on the developments on Tuesday.
Northwell Health using modified BiPAP machines as ventilators
Northwell Health is using 3D-printed parts to turn bilevel positive airway pressure machines into ventilators.
Northwell Health is using 3D-printed parts to turn bilevel positive airway pressure machines into ventilators.
New York virus death toll rises above 1,200
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said 6,984 new cases have brought the state's total to 66,497. More than 9,500 people have been hospitalized with more than 2,300 people under intensive care.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday said 6,984 new cases have brought the state's total to 66,497. More than 9,500 people have been hospitalized with more than 2,300 people under intensive care.
FDA approves face mask decontamination process to make desperately needed N95 respirators reusable
The decontamination process had initially been approved on a limited basis.
The decontamination process had initially been approved on a limited basis.
Rapid COVID-19 test that can deliver results in 15 minutes will be available Tuesday, FDA commissioner says
The president made the remarks on Monday.
The president made the remarks on Monday.
Johnson & Johnson to begin human trial for COVID-19 vaccine candidate in September
Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest, according to a press release.
Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest, according to a press release.
FDA clears rapid test that can detect coronavirus in 5 minutes
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
Cuomo wants FEMA, military to build more mobile hospitals
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is asking the Trump administration to authorize an additional 4,000 beds in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Cuomo also said schools in New York state will remain closed for another two weeks until April 15.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is asking the Trump administration to authorize an additional 4,000 beds in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. Cuomo also said schools in New York state will remain closed for another two weeks until April 15.
Confirmed COVID-19 infections top 100,000 in US, deaths at over 1,500: Johns Hopkins University
The number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections has topped 100,000 in the U.S. and deaths total more than 1,500, according to numbers from Johns Hopkins University. The number of infections worldwide is over 575,000.
The number of confirmed novel coronavirus infections has topped 100,000 in the U.S. and deaths total more than 1,500, according to numbers from Johns Hopkins University. The number of infections worldwide is over 575,000.
USNS Mercy hospital ship arrives at Port of Los Angeles to bring relief to overwhelmed area hospitals
The hospital ship USNS Mercy sailed into the Port of Los Angeles Friday to provide relief for Southland hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The hospital ship USNS Mercy sailed into the Port of Los Angeles Friday to provide relief for Southland hospitals overwhelmed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Woman denied Lupus medication, thanked for 'sacrifice' for coronavirus patients
A 42-year-old woman from the Los Angeles area who’s diagnosed with lupus said her health care provider stopped filling her prescription for chloroquine – and sent her a message thanking her for her “sacrifice” to help treat those seriously ill with the coronavirus.
A 42-year-old woman from the Los Angeles area who’s diagnosed with lupus said her health care provider stopped filling her prescription for chloroquine – and sent her a message thanking her for her “sacrifice” to help treat those seriously ill with the coronavirus.
Coronavirus deaths surge in NJ; cases climb to 6,900
New Jersey's death toll from the coronavirus has nearly doubled in the past two days, Gov.
New Jersey's death toll from the coronavirus has nearly doubled in the past two days, Gov.
Coronavirus kills 385 people in NY; cases swell to 37,000
Another 100 people have died from COVID-19-related causes in New York, according to the governor.
Another 100 people have died from COVID-19-related causes in New York, according to the governor.
US Navy ships headed to Los Angeles, New York for coronavirus relief: Here's a look inside
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
As a U.S. Navy hospital ship steams toward Los Angeles to help relieve the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, those on board are making final preparations.
Michigan ICU nurse shares tearful plea after shift fighting coronavirus
Melissa Steiner, a registered nurse from southeast Michigan, recorded a tearful public plea asking people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously after spending 13 hours caring for critically ill patients. Credit: Melissa Steiner via Storyful
Melissa Steiner, a registered nurse from southeast Michigan, recorded a tearful public plea asking people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously after spending 13 hours caring for critically ill patients. Credit: Melissa Steiner via Storyful
Trump says federal officials developing new guidelines for coronavirus risk by county
The announcement of the forthcoming new guidelines comes days after Trump said he hoped to “reopen” the country by Easter.
The announcement of the forthcoming new guidelines comes days after Trump said he hoped to “reopen” the country by Easter.