Glendora man, 34, dies from coronavirus; recently visited Disney World in Florida: Report

A Glendora man who died just days ago after testing positive for COVID-19 recently visited Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida, it was reported Thursday.

Long Island preparing for surge of COVID-19 cases at area hospitals

As testing increases across Long Island so is the number of positive novel coronavirus cases. The number island wide is now more than 600, including a Nassau County Police Officer. 

NY cases jump to more than 5,000

New York has more than 5,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, more than double the number from yesterday.

MTA: 23 employees test positive for COVID-19 coronavirus

The MTA revealed that 23 employees across New York City Transit and the Long Island Rail Road have reportedly tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus as of March 18. 

Coronavirus kills 3 in a single New Jersey family

New Jersey family is mourning the loss of three of its members to COVID-19, and several others remain ill.

Saxophonist plays “New York, New York” from balcony in Brooklyn

A saxophonist took to his balcony on March 18 to raise the spirits of neighbors in the Prospect Heights section of Brooklyn who have been stuck at home due to the city’s COVID-19 outbreak.

Carnival offers cruise ships as floating hospitals

The company that owns Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises is offering local governments use of some of its ships as temporary hospitals to help address the escalating impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

First dog to test positive for coronavirus dies

The dog, whose infection was discovered in February, is believed to be the first known case of human-to-animal transmission of the virus.

Ford to pay customers’ car payments

Ford is adapting to the coronavirus pandemic, offering to pay for three months’ worth of customers’ car payments.