Thousands of New York City stores are boarding up their doors as they face indefinite closure amid the coronavirus crisis. The Big Apple is now the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the US.

Marya Sherron, the sister of Kious Jordan Kelly, told Chris Cuomo of CNN on Thursday that the family was in pain over the shock death of the beloved 48-year-old assistant nursing manager.

'I think what the President was trying to do, he was making an aspirational projection to give people some hope,' Fauci said of the proposed April 12 target date on CNN Thursday night.

Anthony Fauci said Sunday that officials had to convince Donald Trump not to impose a quarantine on parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut after the U.S. death toll from coronavirus doubled.

Chris Cuomo and Andrew Cuomo bantered live on CNN Monday as the governor kidded his brother that he was 'mom's little helper' and wasn't surprised he was working from his basement.

CNN host Chris Cuomo said on his show Wednesday that the coronavirus has ravaged his body with a never-ending fever that feels like he is being hit by a pinata.

Maura Lewinger shared her indescribable grief after losing her husband Joseph Lewinger, a much-loved NYC high school principal, to the killer virus on CNN Friday night.

CNN host Chris Cuomo is feeling 'slightly better' after contracting coronavirus while in New York City, according to an update posted by his wife, Cristina Cuomo.

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo thoroughly embarrassed his New York governor brother Andrew on the air on Wednesday night by pulling up the awkward snapshot from their childhood.

Joe Biden stumbled through a CNN interview on Thursday. Donald Trump Jr. caught wind of the segment, sharing the clip with his followers on Twitter, writing: 'Debates gonna be [fire].'

Anderson Cooper had revealed on-air that with barbershops and hair salons closed in New York City due to the COVID-19 outbreak, he attempted to give himself a haircut

The 49-year-old appeared in a fun clip that was posted to his 17-year-old daughter Bella's TikTok account.

Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan, who has appeared on The Apprentice alongside the president, slammed Donald Trump for lacking the 'kind of leadership needed in a crisis'.

Nancy Pelosi lashed out at a reporter when she was asked about her reaction to the sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh compared to her endorsing Joe Biden after he was accused.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has decried protests staged inside the state's Capitol building last week, saying the event acted as a reminder of some of the most 'awful' parts of US history.

When Cuomo (pictured) asked Doctor Fauci why he had called him every day Fuaci said: 'Well, first of all because you're a friend. We have a professional relationship, but you're a friend.'

'Thankfully, I can do some work from home and stuff, but I feel like this is an extraordinary time to be in this business as a reporter and to be able to try to help inform people, give people facts,' Cooper said.

Stoke striker Saido Berahino has been charged with being drunk in charge of a motor vehicle, police said. The 25-year-old was detained in London's West End on Monday.

 Reading have completed a one-year deal for free agent midfielder Charlie Adam. The 33-year-old was released by Stoke City at the end of the season and was training with Blackburn.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is keen on England goalkeeper Jack Butland as he searches for a new No 1 after losing faith with Asmir Begovic and Artur Boruc.

Jonathan Walters poked fun at his former team-mates as he posed with Peter Crouch drinking beers in Portugal.  Walters, who last player for Burnley, retired in March.

The 21-year-old defender harbours ambitions for a regular first-team spot at Old Trafford, rendering a loan switch to the Championship side very unlikely.

Tottenham defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is heading to Stoke City on loan. The 21-year-old USA international has had interest from Wigan, Bristol City and Leeds.

Sportsmail exclusively revealed on Thursday how Stoke had been forced to abandon plans to sack Berahino following his drink driving conviction earlier this year.

Michael Owen has revealed he has not spoken to Alan Shearer since their Twitter spat concerning comments made in Owen's autobiography. 

Former Liverpool and England footballer Michael Owen has admitted he was staring 'into an abyss called divorce' as he struggled to come to terms with life after he hung up his boots.

ON THE ROAD: Paul takes a quick glance at his watch and lets out a heavy sigh. 'A season or two ago, this place would have been rammed by now,' he says.

PETER CROUCH: On the opening day of last season, when Tottenham headed to Newcastle with a dark cloud hanging over, I made a firm prediction. Mauricio Pochettino was the reason for that call.

Saido Berahino has expressed his disappointment at Glen Johnson's comments and questioned why he never confronted him during their time together at Stoke.

The former England Under-21 international was due to appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court in north west London on Tuesday morning to answer the charge, but never turned up.

Alex Neil is the man Stoke City want as their next manager following the dismissal of Nathan Jones on Friday. The Potters currently find themselves in the relegation zone following a poor start.

PETER CROUCH: During a freak football accident, I knocked out a fellow pro. It was one of the scariest incidents I experienced on a pitch. For this reason, I know exactly how Son Heung-min must feel.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: A small section of fans of the home club were heard to sing songs including the words 'f*** the Pope and the IRA' and 'f*** the IRA' a number of times.

PETER CROUCH: It's the final Saturday of the decade, so what better time to reflect on the 10 years just gone? I wanted to look back on the highs and lows I've experienced in football.

Stoke City midfielder Peter Etebo is in talks over a move to Getafe. The 24-year old is due to join on loan with view to a permanent sale. Etebo joined Stoke from Feirense in the summer of 2018.

The sanction relates to chants heard during the Sky Bet Championship clash between the sides on November 9, which the Potters won 4-2.

He was forced off at half-time after an awkward landing having tripped over Hull's Daniel Batty and will miss the rest of the season before sitting out this summer's tournament in addition.

The nickname was a reference to a former team-mate who, rather than having a drinks break with the rest of the squad, would instead have a chat with the manager and coaching staff.

Benik Afobe has opened up on having to bury his baby daughter last year after kissing her goodbye, and the outpouring of love his family has received since the tragic event.

It's a busy night of Carabao Cup action as the leading Premier League clubs enter the competition at the third round stage. Join Sportsmail's ADAM SHERGOLD for all the goals as they go in.

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION:David Cotterill is facing legal action from at least seven former team-mates after being accused of cheating them out of a combined total of almost £400,000.

Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie has been charged with drink driving offences. The Scotland international was arrested in west Yorkshire on Friday morning.

The 19-year-old was diagnosed with the disease in February, immediately undergoing chemotherapy and responding well to treatment before returning to training in September.

Swansea City's highly-rated coach Cameron Toshack is attracting interest from clubs in Portugal and the Championship. The coach has been hailed for developing young players.

Norwich were interested in James but Farke admitted ahead of welcoming United to Carrow Road on Sunday that they stood no chance of signing James, against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's financial firepower.

STEPHEN STAMMERS AT THE LIBERTY STADIUM: A short corner routine left Cardiff baffled and Routledge's cross was somehow glanced home with a header from Ben Wilmot.

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Liverpool youngster Rhian Brewster on loan when the transfer window reopens in January. 

The 21-year-old joined United from Swansea in the Championship this summer in a £15million deal and has fast become one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's go-to men this season.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY KIERAN GILL: What made Ben Wilmot's winner even more impressive was the England Under-21 international was making his first Championship start for Swansea.

WIGAN 1-2 SWANSEA - Steve Cooper's side go top of the Championship after a 92nd minute winner from substitute Sam Surridge. Wigan's Kieffer Moore scored his first goal for the club from the penalty spot.