Coronavirus on Long Island: See updates for April 2
A man exits a Hicksville Target store with groceries on Thursday as COVID-19 continues to spread in Nassau County and the nation. Credit: Danielle Silverman
Newsday is providing all readers with access to this breaking news blog on important developments about the coronavirus and our community.
Watch President Donald Trump and his Coronavirus Task Force give their daily briefing:
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What's happening today:
- Long Island's confirmed coronavirus cases have climbed to 19,333. There are 10,587 in Nassau and 8,746 in Suffolk.
- There have been 2,373 deaths in the state.
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Housing advocates say the loss of jobs due to the pandemic has some LI tenants considering going on rent strikes.
- See the number of coronavirus cases in your community and others across Long Island, according to a Newsday analysis.
- A record 6.6 million in U.S. seek unemployment aid as layoffs mount.
Thursday evening updates
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Watch New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio give his daily briefing:
Thursday afternoon updates
Watch Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's live press briefing:
Watch Nassau County Executive Laura Curran's press briefing:
Watch Gov. Andrew Cuomo's daily press briefing: