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April 05, 2020

Society

New York coronavirus cases 'dropping for first time'

The number of infections and deaths in New York, the epicentre of the US coronavirus outbreak, is dropping for the first time, officials say.

April 05, 2020

Society

Coronavirus: Trump predicts ‘a lot of death’ as cases pass 300,000

US President Donald Trump has warned Americans to prepare for the "toughest week" of the coronavirus pandemic yet, predicting a surge in deaths.

April 04, 2020

World

Coronavirus latest: 'There will be a lot of death,' Trump warns Americans

US President Donald Trump warned citizens to prepare themselves for a rising death toll as the coronavirus pandemic spread in the country.

Virus Outbreak New York - Copyright Frank Franklin II/AP Photo

April 04, 2020

Society

New York ‘getting closer’ to reaching coronavirus peak as 630 New Yorkers die in one day: Cuomo

The governor thanked those coming forward to help, and vowed to return the favor.

April 1, 2020 - Albany, NY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo provides a coronavirus update during a press conference in the Red Room at the State Capitol.(Mike Groll/Mike Groll/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo)

April 02, 2020

Society

Coronavirus strains NYC’s $8B LaGuardia Airport rebuilding project

A Port Authority spokeswoman confirmed 22 worker exposures.

The new Terminal B at Laguardia Airport is pictured in this photo illustration.(Luiz C. Ribeiro/for New York Daily News)

March 29, 2020

Society

New York Gov. Cuomo says Trump has no authority to impose quarantine: ‘It would be illegal’

Cuomo, in an interview with CNN, said that preventing people from moving in and out of the tri-state would amount to a federally imposed lockdown, which he believes is illegal.

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March 28, 2020

Society

Florida coronavirus cases pass 4000: state border checkpoints begin, vacation rentals halted

Florida governor plans checkpoints to screen Louisianians, suspend vacation rentals as cases pass 4,000

Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a press conference to address the latest updates on how COVID-19 is impacting Florida and what steps his team is taking to prevent the spread of the virus, Friday, March 20, 2020.

March 28, 2020

Society

Trump backtracks on a quarantine order for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, saying it will 'not be necessary'

President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday evening that he was no longer considering a quarantine order for New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

March 28, 2020

Society

Coronavirus killing one person every 17 minutes in New York

It’s one of the most infectious and deadly viruses the world has seen and new stats have revealed just how lethal COVID-19 is.

A woman crosses Fifth Avenue in New York City, where the coronavirus is reportedly claiming one life every 17 minutes. Picture: Angela Weiss / AFP.Source:AFP

March 26, 2020

United States

Jobless claims soar past 3 million to record high

Claims had been expected to hit a record 1.5 million for the week, according to economists surveyed by Dow Jones.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a record number of people applying for U.S. jobless benefits. (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

March 24, 2020

Society

Coronavirus: Donald Trumps wants the US open by Easter

While the rest of the world goes into shutdown, US President Donald Trump has made an ambitious pledge to open America again.

US President Donald Trump wants America open by Easter. Picture: AFPSource:AFP

March 23, 2020

World

US now has the THIRD most coronavirus infections in the world behind China and Italy, New York State has 6% and NYC has 4%

The US is now the third-most infected country in the world

New York is now testing 16,000 people a day, but long lines of people waiting for the test can still be seen outside facilities like the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (pictured)

March 23, 2020

United States

As coronavirus cases spike, Senate fails to pass nearly $2T financial package

The Senate fell far short of the 60 votes needed to pass the bill Sunday evening.

March 22, 2020

Society

60 dead from coronavirus in NYC as statewide cases skyrocket to more than 10,000; Cuomo warns young people: ‘You’re not Superman’

Over 7,500 people have tested positive for the virus in the city alone, which has quickly become the global epicenter of the pandemic.

In this March 13, 2020, file photo New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference at a COVID-19 coronavirus infection testing facility at Glen Island Park, in New Rochelle, N.Y.(John Minchillo/AP)

March 20, 2020

Society

Trump rips de Blasio, praises Cuomo over NYC coronavirus response: ‘I’m dealing with the governor’

The president added he’s “very much in sync” with Cuomo.

President Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House on Friday.(Evan Vucci/AP)

March 20, 2020

Society

NYC Mayor De Blasio repeats call for coronavirus ‘shelter in place’ order, blasts feds for sending ‘expired’ medical supplies

“You give your hospitals a chance to prepare, a chance to deal with the massive incoming,” he said.

Mayor Bill de Blasio(Luiz C. Ribeiro/for New York Daily News)

March 18, 2020

Society

New York City’s coronavirus cases double to 1,871 confirmed instances; mayor mulling call to ‘shelter-in-place’ as death toll reaches 11

De Blasio said in the morning he’s “almost there” in terms of his thinking on calling for an order.

An unidentified man wears a face mask early Wednesday morning on Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. An unidentified man wears a face mask early Wednesday morning on Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange in New York City.

March 18, 2020

Society

Trevor Noah cleans like a madman and sings to pass the time at home

When Noah belted out "A Whole New World" from "Aladdin," one neighbor clearly wasn't in the mood to hear it.

Trevor Noah is on a cleaning spree. Trevor Noah is on a cleaning spree.

March 16, 2020

Society

‘Wartime mentality’: Radical virus plan

The Mayor of New York City has announced drastic measures will be put in place to keep people protected from the coronavirus and “break the cycle”.

From Tuesday restaurants, bars and cafes with be restricted to take away and delivery services. Picture: Jeenah Moon/Getty Images/AFPSource:AFP

March 15, 2020

Society

NYC Mayor Orders Closure of All Movie Theaters and Concert Venues

Latest response to coronavirus pandemic will take effect Tuesday morning

The Salty Dog in Brooklyn is pictured still operating just hours before Mayor de Blasio ordered all bars to shut down.(Danny Iudici for New York Daily/for New York Daily News)

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