Tribes sue over distribution of coronavirus relief funding
Several Native American tribes sued the federal government Friday, seeking to keep any of the $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes kept out of the hands of for-profit Alaska Native corporations.
Several Native American tribes sued the federal government Friday, seeking to keep any of the $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes kept out of the hands of for-profit Alaska Native corporations.
'Political game'? Governors push back on President Trump's virus charge
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
A chorus of governors from both parties pushed back hard Monday after President Donald Trump accused Democrats of playing “a very dangerous political game” by insisting there is a shortage of tests for the coronavirus. The governors countered that the White House must do more to help states do the testing that's needed before they can ease up on stay-at-home orders.
Kemp: Restaurants, other businesses to reopen in Georgia amid COVID-19 fight
Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, House Speaker David Ralston, and other officials discussed reopening the state during a briefing on Monday.
Kemp, Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, House Speaker David Ralston, and other officials discussed reopening the state during a briefing on Monday.
Helping Holocaust survivors during the pandemic
Evan Rosenberg's grandmother's aunts, uncles, and cousins were all stuck in Czechoslovakia when Hitler waged war on European Jews. After hearing the story, Evan started a charity called 333, a number that holds a bittersweet meaning for his family.
Evan Rosenberg's grandmother's aunts, uncles, and cousins were all stuck in Czechoslovakia when Hitler waged war on European Jews. After hearing the story, Evan started a charity called 333, a number that holds a bittersweet meaning for his family.
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
Northwell Health to test many of its employees for COVID-19 antibodies
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.
Northwell Health Labs are processing upwards of 1,000 COVID-19 tests each day. Officials will continue validating antibody tests in the coming weeks and plan to incorporate it once it becomes widely available.
Cuomo: Essential workers should get hazard pay
Cuomo suggested that the federal government fund hazard pay for health care workers, public safety workers, transit workers, building cleaning service workers, grocery and delivery workers, childcare workers, airline workers, and more.
Cuomo suggested that the federal government fund hazard pay for health care workers, public safety workers, transit workers, building cleaning service workers, grocery and delivery workers, childcare workers, airline workers, and more.
Facebook launches interactive COVID-19 map showing number of people reporting symptoms by county
Facebook released an interactive COVID-19 map that shows how many people are reporting symptoms at the county level across the U.S.
Facebook released an interactive COVID-19 map that shows how many people are reporting symptoms at the county level across the U.S.
Couple lets nurse live in their travel trailer during pandemic
A young nurse who lives with her parents was worried about exposing her family to the virus.
A young nurse who lives with her parents was worried about exposing her family to the virus.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans.
Oil price goes negative as demand collapses
Oil futures plunged below zero for the first time on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic and traders sought to avoid owning crude with nowhere to store it.
Oil futures plunged below zero for the first time on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic and traders sought to avoid owning crude with nowhere to store it.
'That doesn't feel very good': Man records himself being tested for COVID-19
A Canadian man recorded himself undergoing a COVID-19 test.
A Canadian man recorded himself undergoing a COVID-19 test.
Scrubs in the streets and citizens at the capitols: Coronavirus protests across the country
While most of the country has been abiding by their city and state’s coronavirus measures, some have been protesting COVID-19 restrictions in hordes.
While most of the country has been abiding by their city and state’s coronavirus measures, some have been protesting COVID-19 restrictions in hordes.
The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 20, 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.
WHO head warns worst yet to come
The head of the World Health Organization has warned that “the worst is yet ahead of us” in the coronavirus outbreak.
The head of the World Health Organization has warned that “the worst is yet ahead of us” in the coronavirus outbreak.
Facebook won't allow promotion of protests 'that defy government's guidance' on social distancing
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Brooklyn care home has 55 dead
Now listed with 55 deaths it can only assume were caused by COVID-19, Cobble Hill Health Center has become yet another glaring example of the nation’s struggle to control the rapid spread of the coronavirus in nursing homes.
Now listed with 55 deaths it can only assume were caused by COVID-19, Cobble Hill Health Center has become yet another glaring example of the nation’s struggle to control the rapid spread of the coronavirus in nursing homes.
New Jersey mom, son die just over week apart from COVID-19
Carolyn Martins-Reitz, 55, of Kearny, New Jersey, was the primary caretaker for her nearly 30-year-old son Thomas Martins, who had Down syndrome. They both started struggling with symptoms of the virus toward the end of March.
Carolyn Martins-Reitz, 55, of Kearny, New Jersey, was the primary caretaker for her nearly 30-year-old son Thomas Martins, who had Down syndrome. They both started struggling with symptoms of the virus toward the end of March.
PIZZA SHORTAGE: Americans stockpile frozen pizza
People apparently really like pizza.
People apparently really like pizza.
3 found dead in NYC hotel for coronavirus patients
Three men were found dead over the weekend at a hotel in Midtown Manhattan used to house people released from the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.
Three men were found dead over the weekend at a hotel in Midtown Manhattan used to house people released from the hospital after testing positive for COVID-19.