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Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing is Coming to East New York

Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing is Coming to East New York

In an effort to get 140,000 people tested, free COVID-19 antibody testing starts next week in five neighborhoods including East New York
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With Limited COVID-19 Testing Sites Available, Brooklynites Are Looking Outside the Borough

With Limited COVID-19 Testing Sites Available, Brooklynites Are Looking Outside the Borough

Dr. Mason Pimsler says many former patients from his time at Brookdale Hospital have followed him out to Long Island to get tested
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Will Blood Plasma From Recovered Patients Help in the Treatment of COVID-19?

Will Blood Plasma From Recovered Patients Help in the Treatment of COVID-19?

The FDA spearheads a nationwide blood donation drive to test convalescent plasma.
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The Week in Covid-19 (5/01/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

In recent weeks, the City has expanded its testing outreach to 11 sites, in areas hardest-hit by the disease.
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NYC Department of Education Now Serves Kosher Meals at Six Brooklyn Locations

NYC Department of Education Now Serves Kosher Meals at Six Brooklyn Locations

After a scathing letter by NYC Jewish Caucus, the de Blasio administration is now providing kosher meals at about a dozen locations
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Report: Thousands of Children in Brooklyn Will Experience the Death of a Family Member

Children in neighborhoods hardest hit by COVID-19 will face greatest threat of family loss, according to CitizensÂ’ Committee for Children New York
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Outdoor Fridges Are Being Filled with Free Food For Brooklyn Residents in Need

Outdoor Fridges Are Being Filled with Free Food For Brooklyn Residents in Need

Curbside refrigerators in Bed-Stuy and Bushwick are being stocked with free food for anyone who needs it
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The Week in Covid-19 (4/17/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

The Week in Covid-19 (4/17/20): Brooklyn, Here's Everything You Need to Know so Far

NY State's on PAUSE now extended through May 15, Gov. Cuomo announced, along with a mandate NY'ers wear masks in public
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Here is Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Brooklyn

Here is Where You Can Get Tested for COVID-19 in Brooklyn

Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio scramble to increase testing in neighborhoods that are disproportionately affected by the novel virus
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Residents Struggle to Differentiate Anxiety-Related Breathing Issues from COVID-19 Symptoms

Residents Struggle to Differentiate Anxiety-Related Breathing Issues from COVID-19 Symptoms

With an increased number of people visiting the ER for panic attacks, Brooklyn doctors explain how to identify and treat them
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