Apr 29 WATCH: New York’s de Blasio defends tweets about funeral that defied social distancing rules By Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Karen Matthews, Associated Press De Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: NYC mayor says clinics set to start ‘self-swab’ coronavirus tests By Associated Press Mayor Bill de Blasio said the “self-swab” tests would allow for more and easier testing and make it safer for test-seekers and health care workers alike. Continue reading
Apr 24 Scale of ‘army’ needed to trace NYC infections would be unprecedented, experts say By Michael Hill and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press In the coming weeks, the state and city plan to start building up what Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called an "army" of people to try to trace everyone who might have been exposed. Continue reading
Apr 24 WATCH: De Blasio says New York City’s virus declines are ‘just plain good news’ By Molly Finnegan "Our indicators are now moving all in the correct direction," the mayor said in a briefing Friday. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Associated Press New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio held a news conference April 23 to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 5:26 Why New York’s health care system is still ‘in a state of shock’ By William Brangham, Jason Kane New York state is seeing signs of improvement in its COVID-19 outbreak, including a reduced hospitalization rate. But in New York City alone, an estimated 35,000 people are hospitalized with the virus -- meaning front-line health care staff still face… Continue watching
Apr 22 WATCH: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood Mayor Bill de Blasio reiterated the need for more testing across his city in order to gain control of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 21 Navy ship sent to NYC for outbreak no longer needed, says Cuomo By Michael Hill and Jennifer Peltz, Marina Villeneuve, Associated Press It's a sign that stresses on the hospital system are easing. Also, hospitals in parts of New York will be able to conduct outpatient elective surgeries again starting next week. Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 4:38 What the world looks like when humans stay home By Jeffrey Brown, Lorna Baldwin As much of the globe continues to stay home to practice social distancing, vibrant cities have gone quiet, and animals are freer to roam. The rare absence of human activity grants us a special glimpse of what the world might… Continue watching
Apr 21 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Courtney Vinopal New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a news conference April 21 to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading