Mayor de Blasio is still pushing for shelter in place in New York City despite Cuomo’s reluctance

ALABAMA Alabama health officials on Tuesday ordered the closure of day cares, senior centers and on-site restaurant dining in six counties to contain the coronavirus outbreak.  The order from the Alabama Department of Public Health applies to Jefferson County, which has the highest number of cases, and the surrounding counties of Tuscaloosa, Walker, Blount, St. … Read more

Mayor Bill de Blasio says New Yorkers should prepare to shelter in place

ALABAMA Jefferson County restaurant are take out only, child care centers are closed and visits to nursing homes have been restricted. Public gatherings of more than 25 people banned across the state.  All public schools closed until April 6. Jefferson County Health Officer Mark Wilson said: ‘I know this has a big impact on our community. … Read more

Top US cancer hospital has a week’s worth of masks left as five staff members contract coronavirus

One of the top cancer hospitals in the US is running low on masks as eight patients and staff members are diagnosed with coronavirus. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City hast just one week’s supply of masks left, according to BuzzFeed News. Politicians and health experts have been asking the general public … Read more

Fitness trainer Emily Diers shares a BED workout routine for quarantine during coronavirus pandemic

As gyms around the country close amid the coronavirus pandemic, fitness lovers have no other choice to work out from home, but one trainer has proved that you don’t even have to get out of bed to get toned.  Emily Diers, founder of the Bodycraft fitness method in New York City, took to Instagram on … Read more

The ‘urban forests’ of New York revealed: New study finds the city has five MILLION trees

The ‘urban forests’ of New York revealed: New study finds the city has five MILLION trees in ‘forested natural areas’ Researchers carrying out a huge survey of New York City’s trees Teams spent two years collecting data in 53 designated forested natural areas  By Mark Prigg For Dailymail.com Published: 23:00 GMT, 6 December 2018 | … Read more

Coronavirus UK and US: Cases spiral in London and New York

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Coronavirus UK and US: Cases spiral in London and New York

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Alec Baldwin picks up coffee near his second home in the Hamptons after leaving NYC 

Alec Baldwin picks up three coffees near his second home in the Hamptons… after fleeing COVID-19 infested NYC By Annita Katee For Dailymail.com Published: 19:52 GMT, 16 March 2020 | Updated: 20:14 GMT, 16 March 2020 He has been spending time with his family in the Hamptons amid the COVID-19 outbreak after leaving New York … Read more

New York is turned into a virtual ghost town as people stay indoors and off the subway

New York City has been turned into a virtual ghost town as the coronavirus takes hold with the city’s residents listening to government’s advice to practice social distancing. Public spaces that are usually packed with people including thousands of tourists have been left deserted.  With Broadway shows shuttered, Times Square appeared eerily quiet, while Grand Central Terminal … Read more

New York is turned into a virtual ghost town as people stay indoors and off the subway

New York City has been turned into a virtual ghost town as the coronavirus takes hold with the city’s residents listening to government’s advice to practice social distancing. Public spaces that are usually packed with people including thousands of tourists have been left deserted.  With Broadway shows shuttered, Times Square appeared eerily quiet, while Grand Central Terminal … Read more