Coronavirus Update: Nassau County Testing Results Now Online As Long Island Approaches 'The Steepest Part Of The Curve'
Up until now, some have been waiting 10 days for results, calling into question the accuracy of the numbers of positive cases.
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Up until now, some have been waiting 10 days for results, calling into question the accuracy of the numbers of positive cases.
Social distancing has closed many hot spots on Long Island like Long Beach Boardwalk.
Living in a virtual world is helping so many of us stay connected, entertained and active during this new norm of social distancing.
Nassau County Executive Laura Curran covered a myriad of topics during her daily coronavirus briefing with the media on Thursday.
The county executive says local governments and nonprofits should apply for help from under FEMA's public assistance program.
A Long Island mother, one of the first diagnosed with coronavirus, has been keeping a video diary of her recovery and has launched a survivors Facebook page.
Getting the idea from Italy, Nicole Sapienza and her aunt Katherine Schilling are the two behind the new Facebook group Rainbows Over Nassau And Suffolk Counties And Beyond.
Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said domestic violence incidents are up about 10% compared to last year.
As infection numbers and worries rise, Long Island warns some businesses are still trying to take advantage of demand for protective gear.
Here's a look at parents across the Tri-State Area are sharing resources online to build and expand their districts' learning plans.
The county is now asking all riders to go cashless and use the mobile application Suffolk Fast Fare for tickets to keep riders and drivers protected.
"Everyone who is a healthcare provider, or most people who are healthcare providers, want to help people, but we didn't sign up for this. We signed up for standards," she said.
The coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the Tri-State Area, with new cases and restrictions announced each day.
Nassau County now has at least 754 cases, including seven deaths and seven critically ill patients.
All personal care businesses, like hair and nail salons, in the tri-state area will soon need to officially close up shop.
