Katie Morosky

Almost 17% of Long Island residents have already been infected with coronavirus, according to the early results of a 3,000-person antibody study conducted this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at this morning’s press briefing.

Suffolk County is working with local towns and villages to provide temporary property tax relief to homeowners who have been financially impacted by the public health crisis, County Executive Steve Bellone announced at his daily press briefing today.

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Suffolk County as a line of storms moves across Long Island this afternoon. The storm was located around Rocky Point at 3:39 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

New York State is extending its shutdown of schools, non-essential businesses and social gatherings through May 15, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily briefing today.

New York will order everyone to wear a face mask or covering in public situations where social distancing of six or more feet isn't possible, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at his daily briefing today. The order comes as Cuomo considers a "gradual reopening" of the state's economy, which slammed to a halt last month after New York closed most businesses and schools across the state.

Golf courses across Long Island will close today, along with boat ramps and marinas for recreational vessels, after New York State declared them nonessential services in updated guidance released yesterday.

New York State and Stony Brook Medicine are soliciting patients who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate blood plasma, which will be used to research a potential treatment for current coronavirus patients still battling the illness.

Severe thunderstorms and potentially damaging winds could impact Suffolk County and the East End this afternoon and evening.

Total coronavirus cases rose above 10,000 in Suffolk County and 100,000 in New York State, the largest single-day leap so far for both the county and the state. There were just 64 ICU beds available countywide as of yesterday.

Libraries across Suffolk County, including Riverhead Free Library, are employing their 3D printers to create face shields for local hospitals, which are facing a critical shortage of protective gear during the coronavirus outbreak.