NJ unemployment claims jump up 32 percent

New Jersey's jobless claims jumped 32% last week to 206,000, breaking a record set the week before, the state Labor Department said Thursday.

Restaurants offering Easter meal kits, delivery

With social distancing in place, this year’s Easter celebrations will be very different from years past. Many local restaurants are offering Easter meal kits and delivery services.

USNS Mercy hospital ship crewmember tests positive for COVID-19

A medical treatment facility crewmember aboard the USNS Mercy hospital ship has tested positive for COVID-19, Public Affairs Officer Lt. Joseph Pfaff confirmed Wednesday.

De Blasio says deaths at home should be added to coronavirus tally

Mayor Bill de Blasio wants the number of deaths at home from coronavirus, which could be anywhere between 100-200 per day, be added to the total daily tally in New York City.

Good Samaritans donate their RVs to help house health care workers fighting COVID-19

Many healthcare workers in SoCal and across the country are making the tough decision to live apart from their families to keep them safe during the coronavirus pandemic. 

The psychology of ‘social distancing’

No matter how much officials plead, some people just can't seem to follow the rules of 'social distancing'. But why?

The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 8, 2020

LIVE BLOG - FOX 5 NY is updating this blog with the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak so you can get the information in one spot.

Economists say jobless rates in NYC may be reaching historic levels

The Jobs Report set to be released on Thursday is predicted to show even more Americans out of work. But how bad will the coronavirus unemployment crisis get and how long will it last?

Federal stockpile of N95 respirators, other protective equipment nearly depleted

The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.

Congress in standoff on virus aid but first checks coming

Congress is rushing headlong into a conflict over the next coronavirus aid package as the White House wants to pump $250 billion into a small business fund but opposes Democrats' proposal to tack on billions for protective gear, food stamps and support to state and local governments.