Toronto Zoo takes precautions after Bronx Zoo tiger gets COVID-19

No one who works at the Toronto Zoo has tested positive for the disease and no animals are exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19.

95-year-old WWII veteran beats the odds, survives coronavirus: 'Have a positive attitude'

A 95-year-old World War II veteran who beat the odds and survived the novel coronavirus said on “Fox and Friends First” on Friday that listening to his doctor’s orders to stay positive helped him recover.

Ex-MLB player set to finish med school on Long Island to fight coronavirus

In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.

Judge denies R Kelly release amid coronavirus crisis

A federal judge in New York on Tuesday denied R&B singer R. Kelly's request for release from jail in Chicago because he was concerned he could contract the coronavirus while behind bars.

Mayo Clinic wants recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma to help those still battling the disease

The Mayo Clinic wants people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma so it can be used as a possible treatment for those still battling the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

One in five NYPD officers call out sick

On Monday, April 6, 2020, 6,974 uniformed members of the NYPD were on the department's sick report which accounts for 19.3% of the uniformed workforce.

State and county parks to close in New Jersey

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is ordering all state and county parks to be closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Sen. Schumer proposes $25,000 'heroes' pay for frontline workers

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for up to $25,000 “heroes” pay for frontline health care and service industry workers, as Congress pushes ahead with a new coronavirus crisis rescue package.

Fauci says world may never return back to normal after coronavirus outbreak

Dr. Fauci said that we will gradually come back to where we can function as a society again, but, even with a vaccine, the virus will be a looming threat.

Teen pilot flies medical supplies to rural hospitals

TJ Kim can’t play lacrosse -- COVID-19 took the sport away. And at age 16, he can’t drive alone. But Kim can fly. And he’s turned his flying lessons into missions of mercy, bringing desperately needed supplies to rural hospitals in need.

Sheriff warns of fines, jail time for ignoring order to wear masks in public in Riverside County

Just days after recommending that people wear masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Riverside County went a step further and ordered all residents to cover their faces when leaving home. Now, the sheriff is warning residents who violate the order that they could face fines or even jail time.

MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus

Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.

Itchy hands? Hand-washing is taking a toll on our skin

Dermatologists are seeing some severe dermatitis, due to the skin's natural oils being leeched away.