NJ death toll from coronavirus surpasses 1,000

New Jersey’s death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 1,000 people, according to data released Monday from the state’s health department.

USNS Comfort hospital ship to treat COVID-19 patients, Cuomo says

The Navy hospital ship docked on the West Side of Manhattan will treat patients who have tested positive for the coronavirus, the governor said.

Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak

The former vice president shared suggestions on the COVID-19 pandemic to President Donald Trump in the call, according to the Biden campaign.

COVID-19 has claimed the lives of these celebrities and notable people

Acclaimed musicians, beloved actors and international comedy stars are among those who have lost their lives after contracting COVID-19.

Cuomo, other governors take spotlight in coronavirus fight

Across America, as families stuck in their homes anxious and isolated by the new coronavirus, a new daily ritual is taking shape: tuning into the governor’s afternoon press briefing.

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.

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.

Gov. Cuomo gives coronavirus update for April 5
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo held a press conference on the latest developments on the coronavirus outbreak in New York on April 5.

Trump says 'toughest' weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads

President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the county could be headed into its “toughest” weeks yet as the coronavirus death toll mounts, but at the same time he expressed growing impatience with social distancing guidelines and said he’s eager to get the country reopened and its stalled economy back on track.

Cuomo: Over 113,000 coronavirus cases in NY, more than 3,500 dead

A total of 113,704 people in New York State have tested positive for coronavirus and 3,565 people have died, Governor Andrew Cuomo said at a press conference on Saturday. 

NJ reports 200 more virus deaths, topping state's 9/11 toll

New Jersey has announced another 200 deaths from the coronavirus, with Gov. Phil Murphy saying the state has now lost nearly 100 more people than the number of residents killed during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Vanessa Bryant reacts after it's announced Kobe will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

Vanessa Bryant, with her eldest daughter Natalia by her side, reacted after the announcement that her late husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday in an interview with TSN.

Murphy: NJ death toll from coronavirus exceeds state's deaths on 9/11
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy revealed that the state's coronavirus death toll has reached 846, more residents than the state lost on Sept 11.

Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint

President Donald Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered Trump's impeachment.

NYC Schools Chancellor: Remote learning will continue through Spring Recess

According to an statement by the New York City Department of Education, remote learning will continue for students and teachers through Spring Recess, which was originally scheduled for April 9 through April 17.

De Blasio wants a military medical draft to fight the war on coronavirus

The mayor said he expects New York to face "unprecedented challenges" in the next few weeks and is asking the president to call on doctors and nurses around the country to deploy where they are most needed.