Married Couple Dies Days Apart: Coronavirus News Of The Week

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest coronavirus-related stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Couple Married 43 Years Dies Of Coronavirus Days Apart

Learning both her mother and stepfather had coronavirus, Julia Charchre said, was "terrifying. It made me feel helpless."

LI Native With Coronavirus: 'I Thought I Was Going To Die'

Still hospitalized, LI native describes harrowing coronavirus journey. "I called my wife and said, 'In case I don't make it, I love you.'"

Ronkonkoma Bus Company Lays Off 900 Drivers, Employees: Report

Affected drivers worked for at least 10 school districts on Long Island, according to the report.

Coronavirus: 'Hero' Hospital Worker Buys $10K Breathing System

"I never thought I'd experience anything like this in my lifetime." A respiratory therapist gifted a $10K system to help fight coronavirus.

Bloods Gang Member Wants Out Of Jail Due To Coronavirus: DOJ

Attorney for 460 lb. Bloods gang member who pleaded guilty to murder, dealing drugs, says he could be vulnerable to coronavirus.

LI's First Rapid Coronavirus Testing Locations Draw Crowds

A long line of cars and people wait at urgent care facilities for the new rapid screening COVID-19 test.

LI Distillery Changing Production From Spirits To Sanitizer

Since sanitizer is in short supply due to the coronavirus, one local business is working to make products to provide to first responders.

Also worth a read:

• LI Pet Daycare Company Fosters Shelter Pets During Coronavirus
• Teachers Send Video With Messages Of Love To Kids: 'We Miss You'
• Photographer Snaps Happy Moments In Trying Times
• Long Island Machine Shop Makes Reusable Masks With 3D Printer
• SBU Hospital Awarded $50M By Army Corp Of Engineers
• Cuomo: Creating 'One Healthcare System' To Fight Coronavirus
• You Can Donate Girl Scout Cookies To Essential Workers
• NICE Bus Cutting Back Service Due To Decreased Ridership
• State Forces Schools To Give Up Spring Break
• Coronavirus Cancels Girl's Birthday; LI Neighbors Come To Rescue
• Supermarket Worker On Coronavirus: 'Nothing Compares To This'