Latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic for March 17, 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.
Facebook acknowledges a bug is blocking coronavirus news
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Nevada to close casinos, businesses and ban dining out
Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses starting noon Wednesday.
Nevada's governor ordered a monthlong closure of casinos and other non-essential businesses starting noon Wednesday.
Big 3 automakers will partially shut down US plants, bolster safety measures to protect workers
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
The UAW and the big three automakers have agreed to not close its manufacturing plants, in exchange for new safety measures and an increase in adherence to CDC recommendations on social distancing in the workplace.
Coronavirus outbreak crippling economy, leaving workers devastated
As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues in the United States, businesses are closing their doors, and many people are faced with unemployment.
As the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues in the United States, businesses are closing their doors, and many people are faced with unemployment.
NYPD officer tests positive for coronavirus; other cops sent home
A police officer in New York City has tested positive for COVID-19.
A police officer in New York City has tested positive for COVID-19.
Florida closing bars, nightclubs for 30 days; issues sweeping changes for restaurants, beaches
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced tighter guidelines for the state, including closing all bars and nightclubs for 30 days. The closure begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The decision comes after nearly 200 people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Telehealth visits could play important role in COVID-19 crisis
The ability to confer with one's physician via digital means can be immensely beneficial to those who are not willing or able to leave their homes.
The ability to confer with one's physician via digital means can be immensely beneficial to those who are not willing or able to leave their homes.
5,000 free meals distributed to Bronx residents amid COVID-19 crisis
The Davidson Community Center is one of seven Bronx locations where residents are now able to get free meals, like sealed bag lunches from Revolution Foods with a turkey and cheese sandwich, carrot sticks and an apple.
The Davidson Community Center is one of seven Bronx locations where residents are now able to get free meals, like sealed bag lunches from Revolution Foods with a turkey and cheese sandwich, carrot sticks and an apple.
NY coronavirus cases top 1,300
Confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York jumped to 1,374 on Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a morning news briefing on the state's response.
Confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York jumped to 1,374 on Tuesday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a morning news briefing on the state's response.
COVID-19 now in all 50 states after West Virginia confirms first coronavirus case
All 50 states have now confirmed cases of COVID-19.
All 50 states have now confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Marriott hotels to furlough ‘10s of thousands,’ according to reports
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Bethesda-based Marriott is reportedly furloughing “tens of thousands” of employees as the coronavirus threat sends shockwaves through the hospitality industry.
Kevin Durant, 3 other Brooklyn Nets players test positive for coronavirus
Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the team.
Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the team.
Wu-Tang Clan urges people to ‘Protect Ya Neck against the coronavirus’
The Wu-Tang Clan has posted an eponymous acronym containing COVID-19 tips to their Twitter account.
The Wu-Tang Clan has posted an eponymous acronym containing COVID-19 tips to their Twitter account.
US hospitals fear crippling shortage of ventilators for coronavirus patients
The Society of Critical Care Medicine has projected that 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need to be put on ventilators at one point or another during the outbreak.
The Society of Critical Care Medicine has projected that 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need to be put on ventilators at one point or another during the outbreak.
Los Angeles, Seattle, Miami among cities halting evictions following COVID-19 business closures
Many living paycheck-to-paycheck were left wondering how their rent and other expenses will be payed as their incomes dwindled.
Many living paycheck-to-paycheck were left wondering how their rent and other expenses will be payed as their incomes dwindled.
Pentagon to give respirator masks, ventilators to HHS
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the first million respirator masks will be made available immediately.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the first million respirator masks will be made available immediately.
All 30 MLB clubs to each pay $1 million toward ballpark workers during coronavirus delay
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
Building a savings cushion in a time of emergency
Experts generally suggest having three to six months of savings on hand, but that can be tough for many people who are living paycheck to paycheck.
Experts generally suggest having three to six months of savings on hand, but that can be tough for many people who are living paycheck to paycheck.
Trump administration announces 90-day delay for many tax payments
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said individuals will be able to delay paying up to $1 million in payments.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said individuals will be able to delay paying up to $1 million in payments.