‘Stay home, stay safe and save lives’: 9-year-old honorary police officer urges social distancing

Nine-year-old Jack Beattie, an honorary sergeant of the Irish National Police Service had a strong message for those still not adhering to social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic: “Stay home, stay safe and save lives.”

Somber Congress delivers nearly $500B more in virus aid

The House is reassembling to send President Donald Trump a fourth bipartisan bill to help businesses crippled by the coronavirus.

10,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing

An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.

Adding an extra layer of nylon pantyhose to a DIY face mask improves protection, researchers say

Nationwide shortages of key medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of citizens to fashion protective equipment to keep themselves safe during the widespread outbreak. 

COVID-19 patient on ventilator receives plasma transfusion

A 73-year-old COVID-19 patient on ventilator at a New Jersey hospital has received a plasma transfusion.

Family donates phone chargers to hospitals after phone call helped their loved one battling COVID-19

As Dr. Steve Hefler lay fighting COVID-19 in the ICU at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, his family in San Diego felt helpless because his cell phone died within 48 hours and he didn't have a charger.

NJ: Call doctor, get tested even if your symptoms are mild

As of Thursday, almost 60% of New Jerseyans who have died of coronavirus-related causes also had cardiovascular disease, about 42% had diabetes, and about 20% had chronic lung disease.

More animals test positive at Bronx Zoo

Officials at the Bronx Zoo have announced that a total of eight lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19.

Elizabeth Warren's oldest brother dies of coronavirus

The oldest brother of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Donald Reed Herring, has died from the coronavirus.

Woman donates plasma to aunt, another man after recovering from COVID-19

Marisa Leuzzi became her own advocate, believing that she had the coronavirus and eventually went to a testing site to try to confirm her suspicions.

Pennsylvania launches portal for medical supply donations

Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday announced that the new website will allow individuals, corporations, or community organizations to submit large donations.