Coronavirus on Long Island: Updates for April 9
Volunteer firefighters from multiple North Shore fire departments gather on Thursday in front of St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn to salute the health care workers battling on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara
Newsday is providing all readers with access to this breaking news blog on important developments about the coronavirus and our community.
What's happening today:
- Nassau County has 20,140 confirmed coronavirus cases as of Wednesday. Suffolk had 17,403 confirmed cases.
- Essential workers struggle with social distancing inside a 40-foot-long bus.
- Nonprofits stretch efforts to keep hunger at bay as COVID-19 spreads.
Thursday evening updates
Watch President Donald Trump and the coronavirus task force's press briefing:
Thursday afternoon updates
Watch Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone's press briefing:
Watch Nassau County Executive Laura Curran's press briefing:
Watch Gov. Andrew Cuomo's press briefing:
