USS Theodore Roosevelt commander: Crew needs to be isolated after 200 positive coronavirus tests

In a desperate plea for help, the commanding officer of the deployed aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt says his entire crew of roughly 5,000 sailors needs to be isolated after up to 200 onboard have tested positive for coronavirus.

NYPD to receive influx of personal protective equipment

The NYPD is set to receive an influx of personal protective equipment thanks to donations by the NYC Police Foundation and SONY.

Nursing homes have too few body bags

One by one, elderly residents of French nursing homes are going into forced isolation into their rooms. Their caregivers are walling themselves in as well. They are running out of body bags.

Dow, S&P 500 post worst March since the Great Depression

The Dow, which through Monday had fallen almost 22 percent this year, was on track for its biggest quarterly decline since 1987.

Kevin Bacon talks #IStayHomeFor social media campaign amid global coronavirus outbreak

We know him from film and television, but now legendary actor and musician Kevin Bacon is using his "Six Degrees” reputation for a good cause during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Man faces assault charges after coughing on FBI agents

A Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly coughing on FBI agents while claiming to have COVID-19, and with lying to them about a stash of surgical masks, medical gowns, and other medical supplies. 

13-year-old shot dead; Kenyan police enforcing coronavirus curfew blamed

The bullet struck the 13-year-old as he stood on the balcony of his family’s home with other children. Below, police officers moved through the crowded neighborhood, enforcing Kenya’s new coronavirus curfew.

Coronavirus could be airborne, study suggests

It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.

1st coronavirus death of a person under 18 in NYC

New York City has recorded its first coronavirus death of a person under 18 years old, according to the city Health Department.

2 more NYPD employees die amid coronavirus pandemic

Two more members of the NYPD have died. Through Monday, 824 uniformed members and 106 civilian members of the department had tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the NYPD.

Rest stops barring washroom access to truckers a 'huge problem'

Truckers are increasingly being denied warm meals, hot showers or even a place to wash their hands as rest stops close and service stations bar access to washrooms amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazon worker fired after coronavirus protest on Staten Island

A workers who participated in a walkout at a New York City fulfillment center said that Amazon fired him Monday afternoon.