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Mapping COVID-19 shows clusters of cases in communities across Long Island, but health experts say social distancing shouldn't stop.
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Get the latest updates from officials, Newsday reporters and more on the coronavirus.
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Meanwhile, the onslaught of new coronavirus cases and fatalities continues. Among the latest victims are an NYPD detective, a Nassau County worker, and a seventh resident of Peconic Landing in Greenport.
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President Donald Trump said that he had spoken with some governors and was considering some type of an enforceable quarantine to prevent people in New York and parts of New Jersey and Connecticut from traveling.
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The 48-year-old, who worked in a Harlem precinct, is the first NYPD officer to die from the COVID-19 virus, Commissioner Dermot Shea said.
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A Long Islander is more likely to have been tested for the virus than a person in South Korea.
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Some of the thousands employed in the industry on Long Island deal with shortages of personal safety equipment, cancellations by patients who fear the workers will give them the virus and child care issues.
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Are there widespread shortages of food? No.
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Community members have grown increasingly anxious at what they feel is a backlash fueled by the spread of the virus.
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Updated state guidelines say work must stop, with some exceptions, and fines can run $10,000.
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Top Stories
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The office of Suffolk County Medical Examiner Michael estimated that 313 people died as a result of opioid overdoses last year, a 17.6 percent drop from the 380 deaths in 2018.
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John Jackson, who was convicted of strangling his wife in their Bellmore home in 1995, will be considered for parole next month. But an online petition filed on behalf of Nick Gangi and his family pushes to block Jackson's release.
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A difficult task has been made that much harder because of the impact of the coronavirus.
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Judge Raymond Harrington forged a no-nonsense reputation for ensuring that justice was served during a career that spanned nearly 40 years.
Editors' Picks
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The challenge of generating cash flow, or at least staying connected, has instigated some novel moves.
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LI sees population drop in 2019, census figures show
Demographers said the losses were primarily the result of declines in international migration into the region and domestic migration from the area to other states.
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Three condos for under $200,000
Condos typically have low annual taxes and monthly common charges or maintenance fees, and could be especially attractive to seniors, who frequently pay cash for their unit.
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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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A call for reason in a time of crisis
As COVID-19 rages on, reason and humanity may be diffusing the much deadlier virus of fear.
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Kids can take a dance class, learn a new skill or watch a concert from home.
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From Labrador retriever puppies to older rescues, organizations are looking to place dogs in new homes.
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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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Our picks for what to see and do in the city.
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Local eateries are showing appreciation for health care workers on the front lines.
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Extreme lengths Long Island families are taking to stay connected.
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Here are 15 kid-friendly TV and movie picks available to stream right now.
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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