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Trump extends social distancing guidelines to April 30
President Trump and Gov. Cuomo both said they were taking the action in an attempt to head off further escalation of the pandemic, although both acknowledged the worst was yet to come.
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Get the latest updates from officials, Newsday reporters and more on the coronavirus.
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Their risky jobs are now riskier, and they struggle with a dilemma: How do I protect my health and my family while still doing my job?
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The free program run by SCOPE Education Services is up and running at 19 locations across Long Island.
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One infectious disease specialist said a mask might be appropriate in high-density areas with many cases, but most who contract the virus do so because of sustained exposure to an infected person.
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The coronavirus has swept at varying speeds across Long Island communities that stretch from the New York City line to the tips of the north and south forks, according to a Newsday analysis of data from the state, Nassau and Suffolk.
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Franklin Square school board trustee Joseph Lewinger, 42, died of complications related to the coronavirus, district officials announced Sunday.
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News reports have said an employee has tested positive at the facility, which has about 4,500 full-time employees including about 200 from Long Island.
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Cars with horns honking, fire trucks and bagpipe players paraded past his house because coronavirus had prevented an in-person celebration.
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Garden City cathedral members sat before computers, tablets or phones in their kitchens, living rooms and elsewhere, as they attended virtual service.
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The Comfort will provide surgeries and other care to patients not infected with the coronavirus to open up intensive-care unit beds at New York hospitals, the Navy said.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci says the country could experience more than 100,000 deaths and millions of infections from the coronavirus pandemic.
Top Stories
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Mystery of Civil War-era sailing vessel solved deep off the coast of Montauk
A group of Long Island divers appears to have discovered the remains of the Adriatic 30 miles south of Montauk Point — 156 years after the 181-foot sailing vessel was sent to bottom of the Atlantic.
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Checks to individuals expected to be deposited within three weeks, and loans to small businesses will be available this week, officials said.
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Officials say the firm will map out space in the village that could be converted into parking spots, including an employees-only lot.
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The office of the Suffolk medical examiner estimated that 313 people died as a result of opioid overdoses last year, a 17.6% drop from the 380 deaths in 2018.
Editors' Picks
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Great catch! LI anglers donate fish to feed hungry
Montauk fishermen gave away more than 1,000 pounds of freshly caught fish to seniors and families in need.
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Special report: How LI athletes are coping with season in limbo
A Newsday special report on how Long Island's high school athletes are dealing with the uncertainty of the spring season and how it's affecting some in the college recruiting or pursuit of notable records and national prominence in their sport.
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Grocery stores install barriers to protect cashiers and customers
Stew Leonard's, King Kullen, Stop & Shop and Lidl are among the grocery chains installing Plexiglas barriers to try to stop the spread of COVID-19.
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Newsday's coronavirus editorials and commentary
We have created this reference page to provide our readers an array of opinions and views on the outbreak.
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Podcast: Life Under Coronavirus
Listen to upbeat stories about how Long Islanders are getting by — and helping each other — during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Too much at stake in Census
An accurate count is vital to our state.
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Whether you cater the whole affair or need professional assistance to augment your own cooking, here are restaurants and caterers ready to help out.
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We're here to help you stay happy and healthy while social distancing, with streaming recommendations, a restaurant takeout guide, spring-cleaning tips and much more.
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With everyone hunkered down, happy hour can come to your doorstep.
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Shelters are seeing increased interest in adoptions while families are working from home.
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The Killing Kompany of Levittown is hosting a virtual comedy murder mystery on Facebook for those quarantined during the coronavirus pandemic.
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"I'd like to see this put a smile on their faces," said East Hills Mayor Michael R. Koblenz.
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Tackle the trickiest of spaces.
Weather & Wellness
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How weather affects seasonal flu
While coronavirus dominates the headlines, let's not forget the seasonal flu. Meteorologist Bonnie Schneider explains how weather may influence transmission of the influenza virus.
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