Wayne Edwards, 61, his supervisor Derik Braswell, 57, and Priscilla Carrow (pictured), 65, handed doctors and nurses masks at Elmhurst Hospital Center, New York.

Dr Scott Gottlieb said health experts had expected to see declines in new cases by now and that the spread of the virus may not go down any further as parts of the US start to relax lockdown measures.

The city is on lockdown along with the rest of the state until May 15 at least, after which point is must meet seven requirements set out by Gov. Andrew Cuomo before it can reopen.

The X-Men icon, 55, stepped out for some fresh air as she watched dogs play in a pen during a stroll in her local park in New York City on Tuesday afternoon.

In a study of some 1,000 new patients over the last week, 66 percent were not essential workers and were staying at home. More than 80 percent had not taken any public transport.

In the three major indicators of spread - daily new hospitalizations, daily deaths and total hospitalizations - the speed of the increase was nearly twice that of the decline since the peak.

Despite being 22 points clear, Liverpool reportedly could yet 'miss out on the Premier League title' if coronavirus cuts short the season in a bid to combat the spread of the killer virus.

In a dramatic decision which would likely reverberate down to grassroots level, Liverpool would be denied the top-flight title and struggling teams would be saved from dropping down.

As Klopp made his way from the tunnel, fans stretched our their hands for high-fives. Klopp reacted angrily and moved away from them before shouting: 'Put your hands away you f****** idiots'.

Drastic action is set to be taken if the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) ends the Premier League season completely, though Liverpool are reportedly set to be confirmed as champions.

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN : A presentation by the club's sports psychologist Lee Richardson also offers Jurgen Klopp's men tips on breathing to ease anxiety levels.

Liverpool are at home self-isolating as football is halted due to health fears with English football following the government's social distancing guidelines in a bid to prevent further spread.

Jurgen Klopp has admitted it was difficult to prepare for Liverpool's second leg Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid as the coronavirus pandemic was taking hold of the Spanish capital.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Premier League managers are siding with clubs in the battle over wages, with the majority ready to accept a temporary cut.

As the news broke over the weekend that Liverpool would be putting their non-playing staff on furlough, a quote from chief executive Peter Moore that came out last year started doing the rounds.

Jurgen Klopp has opened up on the moment he heard the shocking news that Liverpool icon Kenny Dalglish was in hospital with coronavirus. The Liverpool icon was released on Sunday.

The German manager is having to oversee sessions via Zoom video links, with Liverpool posting footage of how a squad of more than 20 players work together while social distancing.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and captain Jordan Henderson will lead the club's tributes digitally after the final Hillsborough memorial service was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Divock Origi admits Liverpool's long wait for a Premier League title could go on even longer because safety amid the coronavirus pandemic is more important than the resumption of football.

NYU Langone ob/gyn Dr. Alan Berger has self-isolated,. the hospital said. The Englewood, New Jersey, doctor is an ally of Ted Cruz, who is also in quarantine after exposure at CPAC.

Ted Cruz has announced he will self-quarantine after he shook hands with someone who has tested positive for coronavirus at the Conservative Political Action Conference 10 days ago.

At least two Republican lawmakers are voluntarily quarantining themselves after claiming they may have been exposed to coronavirus while attending CPAC at the end of last month.

Donald Trump on Wednesday blamed his predecessor Barack Obama for the lack of tests to detect the coronavirus, which experts complain has set back the fight against the epidemic.

Barack Obama tweeted Thursday: 'If you're wondering whether it's an overreaction to cancel large gatherings and public events (and I love basketball), here's a useful primer as to why.'

Former President Barack Obama commented during an online chat between Dr. Anthony Fauci and Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry, urging people to 'listen to the science.'

President Donald Trump said he will not call Barack Obama and George W. Bush to discuss the coronavirus outbreak. 'No, not really,' he said when asked about it.

Barack Obama bashed Donald Trump's response to the coronavirus crisis on Wednesday, claiming there is still no 'coherent national plan' to address the outbreak.

Boris Johnson joked that he was still carrying out the traditional greeting 'continuously', citing scientific advice that it is fine as long as you keep washing your hands.

Brian Woodhead, Customer Service Director of Transport for London, revealed there had been a two percent reduction in passenger numbers across TfL last week (pictured, commuters).

The Election Commission said it was recommending the poll due to take place in five weeks' time should be delayed on health grounds.

Sadiq Khan tweeted: 'London's St Patrick's Day celebrations are an annual highlight for many, so I'm incredibly disappointed that this year's event has had to be cancelled.'

It means thousands of councillors and elected mayors including London's Sadiq Khan - who called for the May 7 poll to go ahead as planned - will spend an extra 12 months in office.

Transport for London will temporarily suspend all road user charging schemes from Monday until further notice, to help critical workers move around the capital during the coronavirus crisis.

The London Mayor has said Britons in the capital need to stay indoors to 'protect the ones they love' amid the coronavirus outbreak. Commuters were seen lining up to board the Tube today.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock delivered a stinging rebuke to Sadiq Khan saying the Tube should be running 'in full' so essential workers do not have to be close together.

London's Tube network is packed again today as the Mayor of London was accused of 'risking lives' after slashing number of trains at a time of national emergency .

City Hall and No10 have been at loggerheads after commuters complained of packed tubes in breach of social distancing measures to tackle the coronavirus.

Carriages are packed with key workers again because of an insufficient number of trains to carry people with no choice but to go to work in central London to guide Britain through the crisis.

A total of 10 public transport workers in London have now died of coronavirus, Sadiq Khan has confirmed. He revealed more than 25,000 people are still working for Transport for London.

The London Mayor has come under fire from transport workers who say they are working in dirty conditions while 90 per cent of the capital's buses and more than half of Tube services continue to run.

EXCLUSIVE: Hardworking drivers with families to support have been receiving as little as £153.32 per week, forcing them to choose between self-isolation and putting food on the table.

A south London bus driver is urging Transport for London and Sadiq Khan to put drivers' lives 'before profit' as the number of TfL workers dying with Covid-19 rise to 18 today. Lorraine, 63, said she is 'frightened'.

Sadiq Khan today accused the government of putting 'dogma ahead of the national interest' as he urged ministers to agree a Brexit transition period extension with the EU.

JOHN ILLMAN - I welcome the news that London mayor Sadiq Khan is campaigning to make mask wearing compulsory for people travelling in the capital during the crisis. Others must soon follow.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said it would not accept 'unsafe directives being handed down on high' amid claims that rail services will be increased by May 11 or May 18.

The 53-year-old announced the news on his official Twitter account, writing: 'We've been on full quarantine, our entire house now, for well over two weeks.'

The Tour de France and French Open have come under doubt after ministers stated they would only be held if fans can attend. Events in France gathering 5,000 people have been banned until September

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie Grégoire Trudeau has tested positive for coronavirus, a day after she reported feeling mild flu-like symptoms including a low fever.

The 48-year-old woman, known by her surname Li, was diagnosed yesterday after returning home from London on March 4. Ms Li stayed in the British capital from February 1 to March 4, said Beijing officials.

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump announced that he and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed to shut down their border.