Long Island

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, concerns are growing for the safety of shoppers and grocery store workers.

With all nonessential stores closed for business, thousands of Long Islanders are trying to get by without a paycheck, some dipping into their savings while others are banking on the government for assistance. We asked people to share their stories and the responses poured in.

According to The Knot, there are 845,000 weddings scheduled in the U.S. from March to May, this year. But as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, couples here in New York and across the world have had to call an audible on their nuptials.

Transparent barriers, a.k.a. sneeze guards, are going up in checkout lanes of several major supermarket chains.

Ridership on New York's subways, buses, and commuter railroads has plummeted more than 80% since authorities took drastic steps to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus amid a global pandemic. And now the MTA has announced that it will begin reducing service on Wednesday in response to that drop. 

The number of positive COVID-19 cases jumped to 2,869 with one new death in Nassau County. Suffolk County has at least 1,880 confirmed cases and four new deaths. Suffolk County District Attorney Timothy Sini is one of the latest officials to test positive for the virus.

A fourth resident has died of the coronavirus at a Long Island retirement community and 13 residents have tested positive for the virus that has infected more than 12,000 people statewide as of late Saturday.

The number of positive coronavirus cases on Long Island are now over 1,100, with 11 deaths, and officials say they are doing all they can to reduce deaths and illnesses.

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. 

Stress and a lack of routine can trigger someone dealing with underlying psychological or substance abuse disorders.

A gun shop owner on Long Island says business is way up during the coronavirus pandemic.

Across Long Island, public and private schools, gyms and theaters are closed. Restaurants are still open but only for takeout or delivery.

Northwell Labs in Nassau County is one of New York’s only labs designated to test for coronavirus right now is stepping up its screening capacity. 

An American student studying in Italy for the semester had to abruptly return home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical experts say the vast majority of patients who have tested positive for the virus on Long Island are improving. They stress the importance of social distancing—not getting too close to other people—and staying home if you're feeling sick.

Long Island officials announced that many assisted- and senior-living facilities are temporarily limiting or in some cases eliminating visitors.