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
Apr 20 WATCH: NYC mayor says no public events in June By Associated Press The move will affect three of the city’s major annual celebrations: the National Puerto Rican Day Parade, the Celebrate Israel parade and the Pride parade on its 50th anniversary. Continue reading
Apr 15 WATCH: Best way to reopen NYC economy ‘is to be careful,’ de Blasio says By Jennifer Peltz, Marina Villeneuve, Michael Hill, Associated Press The mayor urged a cautious approach to reviving the economy. Continue reading
Apr 14 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Courtney Vinopal New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio holds a news conference to give an update on the city’s efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Apr 10 WATCH: NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio gives coronavirus update By Michael Hill and Marina Villeneuve, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press De Blasio is scheduled to speak at 1:30 p.m. ET. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Apr 09 As virus kills, NYC shortens deadline for claiming dead By Michael R. Sisak, John Minchillo, Associated Press The medical examiner's office says it will now keep bodies in storage for just 14 days before they're buried in the city's potter's field on Hart Island. Continue reading