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.
California volunteers sew hospital masks for healthcare workers
In just a few days, 700 people, organized via a Facebook group, have sewn 250 cloth masks.
In just a few days, 700 people, organized via a Facebook group, have sewn 250 cloth masks.
MyPillow shifting 75% of production to make face masks for hospitals
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota-based company MyPillow is joining the effort to supply health care workers with the protective gear they need amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New York mobilizes against coronavirus
New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the nation's largest city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country.
New York authorities mobilized to head off a potential public health disaster in the nation's largest city Wednesday, with its emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale — for the rest of the country.
Long Island authorities accepting donations of medical supplies
The number of positive COVID-19 cases jumped to 2,869 with one new death in Nassau County. Suffolk County has at least 1,880 confirmed cases and four new deaths. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini is one of the latest officials to test positive for the virus.
The number of positive COVID-19 cases jumped to 2,869 with one new death in Nassau County. Suffolk County has at least 1,880 confirmed cases and four new deaths. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini is one of the latest officials to test positive for the virus.
Trump signs order prohibiting medical supply hoarding, says FEMA distributing millions of masks
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
FDA: Newly-approved coronavirus test works in 45 minutes, to be rolled out next week
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved the use of a rapid coronavirus diagnostic test that returns results in approximately 45 minutes.
NYC urges limits on virus tests, citing equipment shortage
New York City health officials have directed medical providers to stop giving patients tests for the coronavirus, except for people sick enough to require hospitalization, saying wider testing is exhausting supplies of protective equipment.
New York City health officials have directed medical providers to stop giving patients tests for the coronavirus, except for people sick enough to require hospitalization, saying wider testing is exhausting supplies of protective equipment.
New York City coronavirus testing sites by appointment
Virus testing sample collection sites are being set up around New York City for people who have moderate-to-severe symptoms.
Virus testing sample collection sites are being set up around New York City for people who have moderate-to-severe symptoms.
De Blasio to Trump: Lack of military mobilization is 'immoral'
Mayor Bill de Blasio called the president's decision to not mobilize the military "immoral" and said he doesn't understand why Trump hasn't given the Pentagon orders.
Mayor Bill de Blasio called the president's decision to not mobilize the military "immoral" and said he doesn't understand why Trump hasn't given the Pentagon orders.
Newsom requests Trump deploy USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through Sept. 1, 2020, to help assist with the state's battle against COVID-19.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the immediate deployment of the USNS Mercy Hospital Ship to the Port of Los Angeles through Sept. 1, 2020, to help assist with the state's battle against COVID-19.
Long Island preparing for surge of COVID-19 cases at area hospitals
As testing increases across Long Island so is the number of positive novel coronavirus cases. The number island wide is now more than 600, including a Nassau County Police Officer.
As testing increases across Long Island so is the number of positive novel coronavirus cases. The number island wide is now more than 600, including a Nassau County Police Officer.
Hospitals on Long Island prepare for surge of COVID-19 cases
As testing increases across long Island, hospitals and health officials are preparing for a sudden increase in coronavirus cases at local hospitals over the next few weeks, along with warning residents about coronavirus-related phone scams.
As testing increases across long Island, hospitals and health officials are preparing for a sudden increase in coronavirus cases at local hospitals over the next few weeks, along with warning residents about coronavirus-related phone scams.
‘Stay at home for us’: Health care workers post pleas for social distancing amid COVID-19
Health care workers are urging the public to practice social distancing through photos holding signs that read, “stay home for us.”
Health care workers are urging the public to practice social distancing through photos holding signs that read, “stay home for us.”