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.
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.