Arizona lowers federal ventilator request as supply dwindles

With little hope of getting the 5,000 ventilators it requested from the dwindling national stockpile, Arizona has revised its request down to fewer than the 500 it expects to need soon to treat coronavirus patients, the state's health director said.

Itchy hands? Hand-washing is taking a toll on our skin

Dermatologists are seeing some severe dermatitis, due to the skin's natural oils being leeched away. 

California's Judicial Court suspends evictions; sets bail at $0 for misdemeanors amid pandemic

The order delays all eviction cases from moving forward, not just those related to people not being able to pay rent due to the virus. It follows an executive order last month by Gov. Gavin Newsom banning the enforcement of eviction orders that advocates said didn’t go far enough.

Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with Texas senior living facility residents in quarantine

Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.

Crew member aboard USNS Comfort tests positive for coronavirus

A crew member aboard the USNS Comfort, the Navy hospital ship docked at Pier 90 on Manhattan's West Side, has tested positive for coronavirus, a US Navy representative confirmed to FOX 5 News.

LA Fire Department launches Telemedicine program

The Los Angeles Fire Department announced on Monday the launch of their new Telemedicine program aimed to help people who are mildly ill and to ease the coronavirus load on emergency rooms.

Local group of engineers making ventilators with 3-D printer

A small group of engineers and healthcare workers in California are creating emergency ventilators using a relic from the U.S. Army in the 1960s.

How car mechanics handle repairs, maintenance during COVID-19

“It’s an essential business. People are going to still need transportation,” says NARPRO employee James Garnand.

Drive-in pop up in Mesa lets you get out of the house while still social distancing

When social distancing became a recommendation, many stayed home. Meaning you can’t shop, can’t eat inside restaurants and movie theaters are closed — well, until now. 

New York City considering temporary burials of coronavirus victims

New York City is considering temporarily burying coronavirus victims to relieve some of the pressure on the system due to large numbers of deaths.

NJ death toll from coronavirus surpasses 1,000

New Jersey’s death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 1,000 people, according to data released Monday from the state’s health department.

Hospital staff cheers as mom leaves hospital after beating COVID-19

A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.

Ireland’s prime minister re-registers as doctor to help fight COVID-19

Ireland’s Prime Minister and former medical professional Leo Varadkar has reportedly re-registered as a doctor to join the fight against the novel coronavirus, according to Ireland’s national public broadcast service, RTE.