Navy recommends reinstatement of fired USS Theodore Roosevelt captain over coronavirus warning

The Navy has recommended the reinstatement of Navy Capt. Brett Crozier fired for sending a fraught email to commanders pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.

First lady Melania Trump sends gifts to hospitals dealing with coronavirus

Melania Trump is sending blankets, caps and other gifts to hospitals in 10 states, including some hit hardest by the new coronavirus outbreak, for use by medical staff and children who are patients.

Delaware school closed for remainder of academic year

Delaware Gov. John Carney announced Friday that schools will be closed for the remainder of the academic year.

FDA warns against use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospitals, clinical trials

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.

Health Department responds to report that bodies were transported to morgue by pickup truck

The Philadelphia Department of Health on Friday confirmed a disturbing report by the Philadelphia Inquirer that accused a hospital of transporting bodies to a University City medical examiners office in the back of a pickup truck.

Tom Hanks sends special gift to bullied Australian boy named Corona

Tom Hanks surprised an Australian boy after the boy reached out to express his concern about the actor's recent bout with coronavirus, but also mentioned how he was bullied because his name is Corona, a report said Thursday.

Maryland, Delaware farms to destroy 2M chickens due to plant staffing shortages

Coronavirus-related staffing shortages at chicken processing plants will lead farms in Maryland and Delaware to destroy nearly 2 million chickens.

Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals

resident Donald Trump has signed a $484 billion bill that aids employers and hospitals under stress from the coronavirus pandemic.

Wawa and Sheetz team up to donate to emergency food banks

The two companies have teamed up to help provide emergency relief to food banks in the area amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Curbside pick-up to expand to over 350 more Pennsylvania liquor stores starting Monday

Pennsylvania will expand its recently introduced curbside pick-up to include nearly 400 additional Fine Wine and Good Spirits across the state beginning on Monday.

Man in quarantine watches birth of his first child via Zoom

“It’s hard to put into words what it’s like having a baby during the coronavirus pandemic. But it has really enabled us to put this whole thing into perspective,” Stephanie Gandelman, the child’s mother, told Storyful.

US coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000, according to Johns Hopkins

The number of people who have died from COVID-19 surpassed 50,000 on April 24, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.

Pennsylvania revises coronavirus death toll, excludes probable cases

The Pennsylvania Department of Health slashed the state’s COVID-19 death toll on Thursday by 201, saying probable deaths it had previously included in the count were eliminated after further investigation.

Some governors worry that federal coronavirus aid is too restrictive

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday that much of the $1.8 billion heading there is “unusable" and might have to be returned to the U.S. Treasury.

Wolf says Philadelphia will not be ready to open in early May

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf on Thursday addressed questions about his administration's plan to reopen the state amid reported signs of coronavirus stabilization in some regions.