Nurse in viral photo:  'Don't call me a hero'

Sasha Winslow, a postpartum nurse at Mount Sinai in New York City, went viral when she was photographed holding a sign outside her hospital that read "We Will Not Be Your Bodybags".

Make-A-Wish trying to make dreams come true during pandemic

Stay-at-home orders, traveling fears and the cancellation of sporting events, concerts and theme parks have forced the organization to come to a stand-still, leaving young people’s requests in holding patterns.

Farmers market sets up shop online during pandemic

With the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders, a strained food supply chain, runs on groceries and social distancing requirements, a farmers market decided to open early for the season. But only for online orders.

FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus

The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.

Out-of-work trainers hope gyms can make gains after pandemic

Nearly two months into statewide pandemic restrictions, some New York City trainers and aerobic instructors say they worry the industry won’t be the same when gyms can reopen.

How the coronavirus pandemic can attack your mental health | Resources for Coping

As the COVID-19 pandemic escalated in the United States, public health authorities in New York and New Jersey promoted mental health resources available to anyone who is having a hard time coping with the anxiety, stress, and dread brought on by this terrifying scenario.

Back to work, owners make changes so workers feel safe

As small and midsize businesses rehire laid-off employees and get back to work, owners are making substantial changes to their operations to protect staffers from the coronavirus.

Nearly 300 workers test positive at Missouri pork plant

Nearly 300 workers at a northwestern Missouri pork processing plant have tested positive for the coronavirus, state health officials said Friday.

New Jersey reopening progress report

Here is the latest information on the progress of the reopening of New Jersey's economy and society.

Virus surge in Brazil brings a coffin shortage

Now, with Brazil emerging as Latin America's coronavirus epicenter with more than 5,900 deaths, even the coffins are running out.

NYC doctor gains insight on antibody testing, talks surviving COVID-19

New York City remains the epicenter for COVID-19 cases. One doctor, Dr. Jake Deutsch has been on the front lines not only in his Cure Urgent Care offices, but also as a patient who battled through his own case of Coronavirus that resulted in pneumonia.  

Brooklyn neighbors comes together to bury a stranger

The request, posted on an online neighborhood forum by a Brooklyn funeral director, was simple but heartfelt. A 91-year-old woman had died from the coronavirus. Her family was scattered in other states. Would anyone like to contribute items for her funeral, like flowers?

Death row inmate dead from coronavirus

A death row inmate became the third prisoner in Arizona prisons to die from the coronavirus.

'I died and came back': 12-year-old recovers from coronavirus

Her coronavirus journey didn’t start with many of the symptoms that have affected adults — breathing problems, for example. She had stomach pain and vomiting, and her mother, who’s a radiologist, thought maybe it was appendicitis or some type of stomach problem.

Housing advocates call for rent strike

Housing advocates in New York are calling for a rent strike in May, but landlords are pushing back on the movement, saying they too are having trouble making ends meet.