Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday blamed the Centers for the Disease Control and Prevention and China for the United States' slow response to the coronavirus. 

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo and his New York governor brother Andrew Cuomo engaged in another round of playful sibling banter during the latter's daily coronavirus press briefing on Thursday.

Mayor Bill de Blasio is urging the federal government to get on a 'war time footing' to handle the coronavirus and says that if they don't, thousands will die unnecessarily. 

Despite New York's death rate leaping to new high of 562 between Thursday and Friday, Anderson Cooper braved the empty streets without any protective gear for a bike ride.

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.

NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, whose mother Arlene Stringer-Cuevas died aged 86 of complications from COVID-19, spoke out about the devastating loss on Monday.

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.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Cuomo told Howard Stern that he did not believe President Trump (left) was happy that his brother, Chris (right), contracted the coronavirus.

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.

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo, who late last month revealed he had tested positive for coronavirus, has finally come out of self-isolation in his basement in Long Island, New York.

Lawmakers and the WH reached an agreement Tuesday to replenish the payment protection program after Democrats blocked the measure for not including enough relief for other programs.

President Donald Trump claimed that reports of North Korea's Kim Jong Un being gravely ill was 'fake news' from CNN during Thursday's daily COVID-19 briefing

Treasure Island (above) said it will adhere to orders from Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (bottom right). Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman (top right) has demanded lockdown be lifted.

Tara Reade, 56, came forward late last month to accuse Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her in the 1993 when she worked as an aide for the then-senator from Delaware.

'China did a lot of things right at the beginning, like any country where a virus first shows up,' the Microsoft co-founder told CNN on Sunday. Chinese President Xi Jinping is seen in the inset photo.

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'.

Brooke Baldwin, 40, who first revealed that she had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 3, began the homecoming broadcast by thanking viewers for their unwavering support in the weeks since.

Anderson Cooper was seen out in New York City for the first time this week after welcoming his firstborn son Wyatt into the world.

'He is named after my father, who died when I was ten. I hope I can be as good a dad as he was,' the CNN town hall anchor, Anderson Cooper, said on Thursday night.

Chris Christia, Former New Jersey governor (pictured) has said Americans are 'gonna have to' accept the economy reopening before the coronavirus has been brought under control.

Attorney General Bill Barr told top administration officials in a meeting on Monday that they should drop their plot to have the Supreme Court strike down Obamacare in full.

'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.

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.

The 31-year-old centre-back sustained the injury in a friendly against Leicester at the weekend. He has undergone surgery, but Jones refused to put a date on the defender's potential return.

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.

EXCLUSIVE BY ADRIAN KAJUMBA: Jack Butland is ready to quit English football and move to Europe in the next fortnight to save his England career ahead of Euro 2020 next summer.

Nathan Jones admitted he could lose his job if he fails to arrest Stoke's alarming slump. A classy display by Leeds kept them top of the Championship and piled more pressure on the beleagured Jones.

Stoke City are facing a legal fight after failing to pay a mandated agent when they signed their former striker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

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

Stoke are on the look out for a new manager after sacking Nathan Jones on November 1 after just nine months in charge, with the club rooted to the bottom of the Championship table.

Stoke have made a formal approach to the Irish FA and are ready to pay the £650,000 compensation figure included in the new contract Michael O'Neill signed in February 2018 to bring him to the Potteries.

The Potters sacked Nathan Jones a week ago after he failed to point them back in the direction of the Premier League, and they have now turned to the highly regarded O'Neill.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail understands that candidates to replace Michael O'Neill believe they would have to wait until after Euro 2020 finals to take over should the team make it through.

O'Neill was installed as Stoke City boss last week but it was confirmed that he will take charge of the final Group C qualifiers against Holland and Germany, as well as a potential play-off.

A goalless draw with Holland in Belfast on Saturday ended Northern Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification from Group C, even before their final qualifier against Germany tomorrow.

The 28-year-old Rangers understudy is being considered as Middlesbrough brace themselves for an offer from West Ham for current number one Darren Randolph.

Aston Villa are poised to step up their search for a goalkeeper and a striker with the club expecting Wesley and Tom Heaton face significant spells out of action.

Excellent strikes form Anthony Knockaert and Harry Arter saw Fulham overcome Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup while Watford blew a 3-0 lead at home to Tranmere Rovers.

Cardiff City boss Neil Harris is interested in a reunion with Stoke City forward Lee Gregory after their success together at Millwall.

Fulham took full advantage of Leeds' slip and closed the gap to the automatic promotion places with a 1-0 win at blackburn. Aleksandar Mitrovic's 20th league goal of the season fired them into third place.

James McClean has been punished after posting an image of himself in a balaclava, accompanied by a caption that read 'today's school lesson - history', interpreted as a reference to the IRA.

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.

AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT THE VALLEY: Andre Ayew's wait was over and the Swansea fans had reason to celebrate. They are now top of the Championship

Caulker's performances at Tottenham earned him an England call up from Roy Hodgson in November 2012 and he even managed to grab a goal in a 4-2 friendly loss to Sweden.

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.