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A roundup of today's coronavirus news.

NEW YORK CITY — These are today's stories about the city's battle to slow the new coronavirus.

NYC's Cry For Help Sees 1k Retirees Step Up To Fight Coronavirus

The retired medical professionals volunteered to re-join the ranks as the city fights the new coronavirus.

Queens Man With Coronavirus Dies In Self-Isolation: Reports

A Queens man died after he tested positive for the new coronavirus and hospital doctors sent him home to self-isolate, according to reports.

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De Blasio Asks Elon Musk To Make Ventilators For NYC Hospitals

Mayor Bill de Blasio wants Tesla founder Elon Musk's help to stave off a looming ventilator shortage in New York City.

How To Talk To Your Kids About Coronavirus

There are tried-and-true ways to have the conversation with your kids, but the point, experts say, is don't avoid having it.

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Brooklyn Council Member Inez Barron Tests Positive For COVID-19

Barron, whose husband and state Assemblyman Charles Barron also has the virus, is the second City Council member with coronavirus.

Brownstone Rooftop 'Singalong' To Show Unity Through Coronavirus

A Brooklyn-wide singalong Thursday invites people to stretch their vocal chords and harmonize from atop their rooftops.

What's Happening Outside New York?

Coronavirus Live U.S. Updates: Trump Pushes Treatment; Jobs Lost

The latest on the new coronavirus across the United States, including the latest on the number of cases, deaths and locations.

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