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.

Recovering from COVID-19
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A coronavirus survivor who lives in New York City talks about his recovery from the virus.

Concerns rise about health and safety of essential workers

It took days, and additional medical bills, for one fast-food worker to get a COVID-19 test. The results came back positive sometime later, thankfully for the general public, he stayed home during the wait. Many others may not.

Clear Lake couple stuck on Coral Princess cruise ship

Over 270 passengers are still waiting to disembark the Coral Princess cruise ship after it docked in Miami over the weekend. At least 12 onboard tested positive for COVID-19, and so far three of them have passed away.

COVID-19 hitting greater Houston area nursing homes hard

LaPorte Health Care is one of the most recent facilities to have confirmed COVID-19 cases. Harris County Public Health confirmed it but did not release any numbers.

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.

Small business assistance
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The COVID-19 pandemic is hurting small businesses across the country. Billions of dollars from the $2 trillion stimulus package are dedicated to small business loans. There is also more help available.

How to meditate through COVID-19 fears
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Stress is at an all-time high as people are losing jobs and income, facing new dynamics at home and not knowing how they will pay bills. So one way to bring peace into your home in the time of worry: meditation. Mark Ram, a 30-year meditation instructor with Brahma Kumaris ? Texas, says he?s been getting a lot of calls with people looking for ways to find calm, so he decided to give free classes online teaching how to meditate. Live online 30-minute training sessions will be held beginning Thursday, April 9 for 12 days at 7 p.m. nightly at www.BKTexas.com/training.

How social media affects us during the COVID-19 crisis
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Social media usage around the world is significantly higher now that we are social distancing. But what does that do for and to our mental health?

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. 

Realtors adjust to the new norm during COVID-19 pandemic

Realtors are now using live streams and virtual tours online to show homes to prospective buyers to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus in person.

Website to help Houston-area essential workers find child care

The website will connect essential workers with child care centers that have immediate openings and serve as a gateway where parents can apply for child care financial assistance through Workforce Solutions. 

US coronavirus death toll tops 10,000, according to Johns Hopkins data

More than 10,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, according to data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.

Trump, Biden spoke by phone about coronavirus outbreak

The former vice president shared suggestions on the COVID-19 pandemic to President Donald Trump in the call, according to the Biden campaign.

Louisiana’s youngest COVID-19 victim: a premature baby who lived for one day

The coronavirus pandemic claimed its youngest victim yet in Louisiana on Monday — a baby born prematurely after her mother contracted the disease and was put on a ventilator.