Cuomo laments 'staggering' number of deaths; refrigerated trucks reportedly being prepared to work as mobile morgues, as officials warn health system could collapse

Directives raise concerns about loss of civil liberties as authorities seek to stem spread of coronavirus

State records 519 fatalities as governor announces 4 temporary medical centers throughout New York City; outbreak in area expected to peak in 3 weeks

Families mourn under social distancing restrictions, fears of infection, as state's death toll surpasses 500

Rabbinical school dean Daniel Nevins, who had mild symptoms of disease, volunteers with program examining role of antibodies in potential coronavirus medicine

Italy records its single biggest rise in deaths, with 969 more victims; Spain reports 769 deaths and says 15% of all infected are health workers

Fires reported at three other stations nearby at the same time, no arrests made; driver died while assisting passengers to safety

Andrew Cuomo says virus could peak in populous state in as few as 2 weeks, with some 40,000 people needing intensive care

Group sent to Jerusalem hotel after arrival on on El Al flight last week amid fears many had already been exposed to virus; 200 passengers were on plane

As most New Yorkers barred from congregating in groups or going to work, officials warn of a critical shortage of medical supplies