The latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic for April 5, 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.
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.
Disney waives monthly payments, offers refunds for annual passholders during COVID-19 crisis
Disney is offering to refund and waive payments for annual passholders while its amusement parks are closed during the COVID-19 crisis, according to the company's website.
Disney is offering to refund and waive payments for annual passholders while its amusement parks are closed during the COVID-19 crisis, according to the company's website.
Pope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday mass without public audience
Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday Mass without the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, which he said should focus people's attention on what's most important, despite heavy hearts — using one's life to serve others.
Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday Mass without the public because of the coronavirus pandemic, which he said should focus people's attention on what's most important, despite heavy hearts — using one's life to serve others.
New Yorkers hunker down as city braces for critical phase
New Yorkers hunkered down Sunday as the city entered a critical phase in the coronavirus crisis — a period authorities warned would bring soaring death tolls and even more challenges for an overburdened health care system.
New Yorkers hunkered down Sunday as the city entered a critical phase in the coronavirus crisis — a period authorities warned would bring soaring death tolls and even more challenges for an overburdened health care system.
LA County health officials report 15 new deaths related to COVID-19
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting 15 new deaths related to coronavirus and 663 new cases, bringing the totals to 132 deaths and 5,940 cases.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is reporting 15 new deaths related to coronavirus and 663 new cases, bringing the totals to 132 deaths and 5,940 cases.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hospitalized with virus
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with the coronavirus more than a week ago, was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who was diagnosed with the coronavirus more than a week ago, was admitted to a hospital Sunday for tests.
Deputies: Georgia couple refused to self-quarantine after positive coronavirus test
Deputies say both the man and his girlfriend are now hospitalized after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Deputies say both the man and his girlfriend are now hospitalized after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Second priest serving Diocese of Brooklyn dies of coronavirus
The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced the death of Father Gioacchino Basile as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Father Basile is the second priest serving the Diocese of Brooklyn to die as a result of the pandemic.
The Diocese of Brooklyn has announced the death of Father Gioacchino Basile as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Father Basile is the second priest serving the Diocese of Brooklyn to die as a result of the pandemic.
Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73
Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73.
Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73.
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
Cuomo: Coronavirus deaths, hospitalizations drop in NY for the first time
The number of daily deaths and hospitalizations due to coronavirus in New York fell for the first time since the crisis began, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference on Sunday, even as the death toll rose by 594.
The number of daily deaths and hospitalizations due to coronavirus in New York fell for the first time since the crisis began, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference on Sunday, even as the death toll rose by 594.
No COVID-19 testing at home yet but quicker options coming
Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it's still too risky.
Home testing for the new coronavirus may sound like a good idea, but U.S. regulators say it's still too risky.
Half of people with coronavirus have no symptoms, data shows
Experts say the discovery has critical implications and shows that even more widespread testing may be needed to identify all carriers.
Experts say the discovery has critical implications and shows that even more widespread testing may be needed to identify all carriers.
'I cried on the truck': Fatigued NY workers forge ahead
An army of workers who have been thrust onto the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak in New York are being pushed to their mental and physical limits.
An army of workers who have been thrust onto the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak in New York are being pushed to their mental and physical limits.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: 29 deaths, 935 confirmed cases
Minnesota now has a reported 29 deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 935 confirmed cases. However, health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing.
Minnesota now has a reported 29 deaths attributed to COVID-19 and 935 confirmed cases. However, health officials say that number is still an undercount due to lack of widespread testing.
Florida mother seeks custody of son, says father is coronavirus risk
A Florida mother is asking a judge to allow her to keep custody of her 2-year-old son during the pandemic, claiming the boy's father and his fiance are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus since they are first-responders.
A Florida mother is asking a judge to allow her to keep custody of her 2-year-old son during the pandemic, claiming the boy's father and his fiance are at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus since they are first-responders.
Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives
The U.S. surgeon general offered some of the starkest warnings yet Sunday as he braced Americans for the worsening fallout from the new coronavirus, warning “this is going to be the hardest and the saddest week of most Americans’ lives, quite frankly." The public was advised separately by the nation's infectious disease chief to “just buckle down” and that the virus probably won't be wiped out entirely this year.
The U.S. surgeon general offered some of the starkest warnings yet Sunday as he braced Americans for the worsening fallout from the new coronavirus, warning “this is going to be the hardest and the saddest week of most Americans’ lives, quite frankly." The public was advised separately by the nation's infectious disease chief to “just buckle down” and that the virus probably won't be wiped out entirely this year.
US ‘wasted’ months before preparing for pandemic: AP investigation
A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.
A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.