LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus pandemic enters new phase
The FOX 5 NY Digital Team is maintaining this live updating blog to bring the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City and the rest of the country.
The FOX 5 NY Digital Team is maintaining this live updating blog to bring the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City and the rest of the country.
'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
New York couple has given 10,000 backpacks, 200 gallons of sanitizer to homeless during pandemic
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Two New York men started a charity to give away thousands of free backpacks to the homeless, filled with hygiene and health items.
Mother of 5 delivers twins while battling COVID-19
The family is looking for help, after the mother of 5 tested positive for COVID-19 . She's currently in a medically induced coma after delivering twins.
The family is looking for help, after the mother of 5 tested positive for COVID-19 . She's currently in a medically induced coma after delivering twins.
As coronavirus vaccine nears, questions linger over who gets it first
As we get closer to a coronavirus vaccine, questions are being raised of who will get it first and how it will be distributed.
As we get closer to a coronavirus vaccine, questions are being raised of who will get it first and how it will be distributed.
AP: Pennsylvania lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Trump admin touts Pfizer, Moderna coronavirus vaccines as 'safe'
HHS official Dr. Brett Giroir said that the vaccine is 'over 95 percent effective'
HHS official Dr. Brett Giroir said that the vaccine is 'over 95 percent effective'
Governors in NJ, Arkansas view lockdowns as last resort amid coronavirus surge
Another coronavirus shutdown is not out of the question for New Jersey, one of the states most affected by the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday.
Another coronavirus shutdown is not out of the question for New Jersey, one of the states most affected by the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday.
Biden names Navajo Nation Health Director to COVID-19 Advisory Board
Jill Jim of the Navajo Nation and Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Dept. of Health was named to President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board.
Jill Jim of the Navajo Nation and Executive Director of the Navajo Nation Dept. of Health was named to President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 Advisory Board.
NY's COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, positivity rate nears 4%
The statewide coronavirus positivity rate in New York reached 3.98% on Saturday as the state's coronavirus numbers continue to rise.
The statewide coronavirus positivity rate in New York reached 3.98% on Saturday as the state's coronavirus numbers continue to rise.
Biden adds more members to COVID-19 advisory board
President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.
President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.
CDC predicts coronavirus deaths may reach up to 321,000 by mid-December
The CDC said forecasting models are predicting that the virus' death toll in the U.S. could reach up to 321,000 by mid-December.
The CDC said forecasting models are predicting that the virus' death toll in the U.S. could reach up to 321,000 by mid-December.
Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
NY reports over 8,000 new coronavirus cases
The number of positive coronavirus cases is continuing to increase in New York, as over 8,000 positive cases were reported on Thursday.
The number of positive coronavirus cases is continuing to increase in New York, as over 8,000 positive cases were reported on Thursday.
US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
Brooklyn bishop hails ruling, says diocese in line with pope
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio praised the Supreme Court's decision.
Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio praised the Supreme Court's decision.
Real Christmas trees provide holiday comfort for many amid COVID-19 pandemic
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.
Christmas tree growers who have faced increased interest in artificial trees in recent years say demand for real, fresh-cut evergreens is strong this season.
United Airlines flying Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
US sees 28% increase in COVID-19 cases among children in just 2 weeks, report finds
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
According to the report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association, 1.2 million children had tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, as of Nov. 19.
Basketball tournament linked to dozens of COVID-19 cases
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.
A basketball tournament in Placer County has been connected to more than 30 COVID-19 cases.