The US reopening is coming, but 'normal' is still a ways off
As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.
As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.
Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.
'Couldn't catch my breath': Minnesota woman, 40, describes COVID-19 experience in ICU
A Minnesota woman is speaking out about COVID-19 after she ended up in the ICU.
A Minnesota woman is speaking out about COVID-19 after she ended up in the ICU.
New York cancels presidential primary
In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
In an unprecedented move, New York has canceled its Democratic presidential primary that was scheduled for June 23 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 27, 2020
FOX 5 NY is updating this blog with the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak so you can get the information in one spot.
FOX 5 NY is updating this blog with the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak so you can get the information in one spot.
Shoplifters coughing to elude security
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.
Asian celebrities fight pandemic-fueled racist attacks
The FBI reports an uptick in hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans since the outbreak of COVID-19, which first appeared in Wuhan, China, late last year.
The FBI reports an uptick in hate crimes and harassment against Asian Americans since the outbreak of COVID-19, which first appeared in Wuhan, China, late last year.
Georgia restaurants resume dine-in services Monday
Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.
Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.
Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity
Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.
Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.
App lets you video chat with home repair experts
The Ask Ken app, which is available in Apple's App Store for iPhone for free, gives people an option to get help without having any physical contact with a licensed expert.
The Ask Ken app, which is available in Apple's App Store for iPhone for free, gives people an option to get help without having any physical contact with a licensed expert.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
Rising support for mail-in voting amid pandemic, poll suggests
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.
A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds Democrats are now much more likely than Republicans to support their state conducting elections exclusively by mail, 47% to 29%, according to the Associated Press.
#ToiletPaperChallenge: Soccer star mom impressively juggles with feet while serving dinner
Daniela Hudson displayed impressive footwork while balancing toilet paper.
Daniela Hudson displayed impressive footwork while balancing toilet paper.
Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.
NYC to designate at least 40 miles of streets for pedestrians only
New York City will open some streets to pedestrians only during the pandemic.
New York City will open some streets to pedestrians only during the pandemic.
Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.
Families stuck at home create entertaining videos
The Mull family of New Jersey and the Presley family in North Carolina are using their time stuck indoors during the pandemic to make people smile and laugh.
The Mull family of New Jersey and the Presley family in North Carolina are using their time stuck indoors during the pandemic to make people smile and laugh.
Gov. Cuomo outlines lifting restrictions in parts of NY
The governor says that regional officials aiming to re-open their economies in May should make sure testing is up to speed and that there are enough hospital beds available to handle a combined load of coronavirus and flu patients.
The governor says that regional officials aiming to re-open their economies in May should make sure testing is up to speed and that there are enough hospital beds available to handle a combined load of coronavirus and flu patients.
California governor scolds some beachgoers, says state is 'weeks away' from meaningful modifications
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
"We have to manage and augment our behavior," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
Small business loan program plagued by outages, delays as second wave of aid begins
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.
E-Tran, the Small Business Administration's electronic system used to help process applications for government-backed aid, has suffered glitches amid the first wave of applicants.