thedailymirror--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: Royals quarantined as 125,000 infected with disease worldwide

The king and queen of Norway are in quarantine over coronavirus fears after returning home from a state visit in Jordan .
King Harald and Queen Sonja will be confined to their home during a period of self-isolation after the country was essentially put on lockdown .
The monarch issued a rare public appeal after the country announced its first death from the virus today .
An official announcement on the royal family 's website said : `` His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen are in home quarantine as from today .
`` This is in accordance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 .
`` Neither the King nor the Queen have any symptoms .
`` His Majesty The King will preside over the Council of State via video conferencing tomorrow , and His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will be in attendance at the Palace . ''
Earlier in the day , the king issued a public appeal urging people to prevent the spread of the disease .
He said : `` Our country is in a serious situation that is striking individuals and our entire society .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ take part in the national effort to avoid exposing ourselves or others to infection .
`` It is therefore important that we all follow the recommendations and measures from the authorities . ''
Norway has practically shut the entire country down .
It has implemented strict travel bans to and inside the country - forcing anyone entering from outside the Nordic countries to enter quarantine even if they have no symptoms .
Schools and colleges have been closed and cultural and sports events cancelled .
Gyms , hairdressers and swimming pools have all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been confirmed .
Cathrine Wilhelmsen tweeted : `` Norway is shutting down .
All kindergartens , schools , high schools and universities closing .
Pools , libraries , gyms and museums closing .
Hairdressers , massage clinics , skin care clinics etc .
are closing .
Organized sports and events with > 50 attendees are banned .
This is serious . ''

FORMER HEALTH SECRETARY JEREMY HUNT SAYS IT IS ‘SURPRISING AND CONCERNING’ WE ARE NOT DOING MORE TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL DISTANCING
FORMER HEALTH SECRETARY JEREMY HUNT SAYS IT IS ‘SURPRISING AND CONCERNING’ WE ARE NOT DOING MORE TO ENCOURAGE SOCIAL DISTANCING
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A royal spokesman said: "His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen are in home quarantine as from today. This is in accordance with the Government’s new measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19"
Coronavirus: King and Queen of Norway quarantined after state visit to Jordan
The king and queen of Norway are in quarantine over coronavirus fears after returning home from a state visit in Jordan.
King Harald and Queen Sonja will be confined to their home during a period of self-isolation after the country was essentially put on lockdown.
The monarch issued a rare public appeal after the country announced its first death from the virus today.
An official announcement on the royal family's website said: "His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen are in home quarantine as from today.
"This is in accordance with the Government’s new measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images) Image: Getty) Getty)
"Neither the King nor the Queen have any symptoms.
"His Majesty The King will preside over the Council of State via video conferencing tomorrow, and His Royal Highness The Crown Prince will be in attendance at the Palace."
Earlier in the day, the king issued a public appeal urging people to prevent the spread of the disease.
He said: "Our country is in a serious situation that is striking individuals and our entire society.
Image: ABACA/PA Images) ABACA/PA Images)
"It is critical that we all take part in the national effort to avoid exposing ourselves or others to infection.
"It is therefore important that we all follow the recommendations and measures from the authorities."
Norway has practically shut the entire country down.
It has implemented strict travel bans to and inside the country - forcing anyone entering from outside the Nordic countries to enter quarantine even if they have no symptoms.
Schools and colleges have been closed and cultural and sports events cancelled.
Gyms, hairdressers and swimming pools have all been closed.
More than 700 cases have been confirmed.
Cathrine Wilhelmsen tweeted: "Norway is shutting down. All kindergartens, schools, high schools and universities closing. Pools, libraries, gyms and museums closing. Hairdressers, massage clinics, skin care clinics etc. are closing. Organized sports and events with >50 attendees are banned. This is serious."


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Katie Price ordered to pay £25,000 to ex Alex Reid after leaking sex life information

Bankrupt Katie Price has been ordered to pay £25,000 in damages to her ex-husband Alex Reid over sex life claims by a High Court judge .
The former cage fighter won a judgement against the former glamour model last November for `` distributing private information - some of it of a sexual nature '' , which violated his right to privacy .
Mr Justice Warby ruled on the size of a damages award on Friday after analysing arguments at a High Court hearing in London on Monday .
Another judge had ruled in November that Reid , a cage fighter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims that Katie , who he was married to between 2010 and 2012 , had played a video clip of him to a TV studio audience - made up of 40 people - off-camera while appearing on an episode of CelebrityBig Brother 's Bit On The Side in January 2018 .
He also claims that in 2013 criminals attempted to blackmail him with material he claims they had gained from Katie .
On March 9 , a court heard that Alex ended up being `` vilified '' and `` denigrated '' after his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex life '' .
And the court heard that Alex had been blackmailed with a video in 2013 .
`` How that footage came to the blackmailers , the only feasible answer , was that it could have come from Ms Price , '' he alleged in a statement at the High Court .
A representative for Katie told the Mirror at the time : `` Katie is disturbed that information with respect to this investigation has been published .
`` To clarify she has been helping police after a third party was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told , at Monday 's hearing , that Price is bankrupt .
Barrister Philip Williams , who represented Reid , indicated that his client would be in a `` line of creditors '' .
Mr Justice Warby said Price had `` not engaged '' in the proceedings for some time .
Alex , who dresses up in women 's clothing as his alter ego Roxanne , also told the court that Katie revealed he did this around the time of Simon Cowell 's 50th birthday party in 2009 .
The 44-year-old told the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ denigration '' after Katie , 41 , showed the clip of him .
Reid first became aware that Price had `` obtained explicit and intimate images '' of him in late 2009 , Mr Justice Warby heard .
He had seen images on her laptop in their kitchen .
Reid had spoken to her and she had promised to delete the images .
Barrister Philip Williams , for Alex , told the High Court : `` It 's an understatement to say that it had a devastating effect on him .
`` Whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just not going to give him his life back .
It 's been destroyed . ''
The barrister said his client had suffered `` horrible '' abuse on social media , and laid the blame on Katie .
`` He was mortified on being told that she had shown this private material to people , '' he added , speaking about Alex 's claims Katie showed a video to a TV audience .
The barrister had told the judge that Alex wanted to be awarded £25,000 in damages .
He went on to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £60,000 if his ex had not been made bankrupt the day before the hearing last November .
In a short judgment , Mr Justice Warby said that he would be awarding damages to Alex for breach of confidence and misuse of information `` deriving from a series of disclosures made by Katie Price about the sex life of Alex Reid . ''
The judge had said he would be taking time to consider his decision and prepare a written judgement which would set out the sum Katie had to pay .
Neither Katie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearing .
Mr Williams accused mum-of-five Katie of being `` arrogant and brazen '' and showing contempt to the court case .
He also read out part of Alex 's witness statements .
The court heard : `` I was absolutely horrified by the fact Katie was holding onto this footage . ''
Alex 's witness statement claimed : `` I was also blackmailed in 2013 , they ended up being prosecuted . ''

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Alex Reid gives Katie Price a new necklace on their wedding day
Alex Reid gives Katie Price a new necklace on their wedding day
Bankrupt Katie Price has been ordered to pay thousands to her ex-husband after he claimed she leaked information about his sex life and showed a video of him to a TV audience
Bankrupt Katie Price has been ordered to pay £25,000 in damages to her ex-husband Alex Reid over sex life claims by a High Court judge.
The former cage fighter won a judgement against the former glamour model last November for "distributing private information - some of it of a sexual nature", which violated his right to privacy.
Mr Justice Warby ruled on the size of a damages award on Friday after analysing arguments at a High Court hearing in London on Monday.
Another judge had ruled in November that Reid, a cage fighter, was entitled to damages.
Alex claims that Katie, who he was married to between 2010 and 2012, had played a video clip of him to a TV studio audience - made up of 40 people - off-camera while appearing on an episode of Celebrity Big Brother 's Bit On The Side in January 2018.
He also claims that in 2013 criminals attempted to blackmail him with material he claims they had gained from Katie.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
On March 9, a court heard that Alex ended up being "vilified" and "denigrated" after his ex leaked confidential information about his "sex life".
And the court heard that Alex had been blackmailed with a video in 2013.
"How that footage came to the blackmailers, the only feasible answer, was that it could have come from Ms Price," he alleged in a statement at the High Court.
A representative for Katie told the Mirror at the time: "Katie is disturbed that information with respect to this investigation has been published.
"To clarify she has been helping police after a third party was blackmailed."
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Mr Justice Warby was told, at Monday's hearing, that Price is bankrupt.
Barrister Philip Williams, who represented Reid, indicated that his client would be in a "line of creditors".
Mr Justice Warby said Price had "not engaged" in the proceedings for some time.
Alex, who dresses up in women's clothing as his alter ego Roxanne, also told the court that Katie revealed he did this around the time of Simon Cowell's 50th birthday party in 2009.
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The 44-year-old told the court he became a source of "denigration" after Katie, 41, showed the clip of him.
Reid first became aware that Price had "obtained explicit and intimate images" of him in late 2009, Mr Justice Warby heard.
He had seen images on her laptop in their kitchen. Reid had spoken to her and she had promised to delete the images.
Barrister Philip Williams, for Alex, told the High Court: "It's an understatement to say that it had a devastating effect on him.
"Whatever money he is paid, it's just not going to give him his life back. It's been destroyed."
The barrister said his client had suffered "horrible" abuse on social media, and laid the blame on Katie.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"He was mortified on being told that she had shown this private material to people," he added, speaking about Alex's claims Katie showed a video to a TV audience.
The barrister had told the judge that Alex wanted to be awarded £25,000 in damages.
He went on to say that Alex would be claiming for £60,000 if his ex had not been made bankrupt the day before the hearing last November.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
In a short judgment, Mr Justice Warby said that he would be awarding damages to Alex for breach of confidence and misuse of information "deriving from a series of disclosures made by Katie Price about the sex life of Alex Reid."
The judge had said he would be taking time to consider his decision and prepare a written judgement which would set out the sum Katie had to pay.
Neither Katie nor her legal team appeared at the hearing.
Mr Williams accused mum-of-five Katie of being "arrogant and brazen" and showing contempt to the court case.
He also read out part of Alex's witness statements.
The court heard: "I was absolutely horrified by the fact Katie was holding onto this footage."
Alex's witness statement claimed: "I was also blackmailed in 2013, they ended up being prosecuted."


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Coronavirus forces England's friendlies vs Italy and Denmark to be suspended

England 's international friendlies against Italy and Denmark have been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The Three Lions were due to play at Wembley twice in two days on March 27 and March 31 , but the matches have now been cancelled .
The news comes as the Premier League and English Football League confirmed on Friday that fixtures would be suspended until April 3 .
A statement read : `` The FA , Premier League , EFL and Barclays FA Women 's Super League and FA Women ’ s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the earliest . ''
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said : `` Above all , we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries , and everyone else affected by COVID-19 .
`` In this unprecedented situation , we are working closely with our clubs , Government , The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players , staff and supporters are our priority .
`` Despite the challenges , it is the Premier League ’ s aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures , including those played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe to do so .
In this fast-moving environment , further updates will be provided when appropriate . ''
AN EFL statement said : `` Having considered the increased number of cases affecting Club Players and staff , the Board were unanimous in their approach and it has been determined that all football activity scheduled to take place this weekend and until April 3 , 2020 will be postponed . ''

The news comes as the Premier League and English Football League confirmed on Friday that fixtures would be suspended until April 3 due to the coronavirus outbreak
England's international friendlies against Italy and Denmark have been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Three Lions were due to play at Wembley twice in two days on March 27 and March 31, but the matches have now been cancelled.
The news comes as the Premier League and English Football League confirmed on Friday that fixtures would be suspended until April 3.
A statement read: "The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women's Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest."
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Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters said: "Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.
"In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"Despite the challenges, it is the Premier League’s aim to reschedule the displaced fixtures, including those played by Academy sides, when it is safe to do so.
In this fast-moving environment, further updates will be provided when appropriate."
AN EFL statement said: "Having considered the increased number of cases affecting Club Players and staff, the Board were unanimous in their approach and it has been determined that all football activity scheduled to take place this weekend and until April 3, 2020 will be postponed."


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--BREAKING Coronavirus: Tributes to Brit mum-of-four who died from Covid-19 on Bali holiday

This is the first picture of a British mother who died during a holiday in Bali after health officials said she contracted coronavirus .
Kimberley Finlayson , 52 , was a mum-of-four and award-winning co-founder of FMC , a dentistry publishing and communications company based in Shenley , Hertfordshire .
Her grieving husband Ken tested negative for Covid-19 and has been quarantined at the Sanglah hospital as a precaution since March 8 .
He will be allowed to leave after a second negative test .
Their four children were not on the holiday with them and have been left devastated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finlayson - described as the `` driving force '' of her company and a `` flexible innovator '' - was admitted to a hospital on the Indonesian island just days after arriving .
Her death was announced on Wednesday .
Do you have a coronavirus story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
Health authorities in Bali said the British woman was diagnosed with coronavirus .
They said she suffered from a number of pre-existing conditions , including diabetes , hypertension , hyperthyroidism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .
In a statement , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Finlayson , one of the co-founders of FMC , has passed away following a short illness .
`` A driving force behind the scenes of the company , Kimberley ’ s career was defined by a commitment to excellence that helped make FMC the UK ’ s biggest independent dental publisher .
`` She approached the world with an infectious passion , creativity and determination that will forever be written into the fabric of the business .
`` She leaves behind an organisation committed to honouring her memory . ''
The spokesperson , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , added : `` Kimberley ’ s career in dental publishing lasted more than 30 years , but the greatest highs undoubtedly came after establishing FMC with Jason Newington , and her husband Ken .
`` Indeed , following that moment , her career was studded with so many highlights that it is difficult to single out just one .
A rash of awards for Dentistry magazine came throughout the 2000s as the magazine asserted its dominance over the UK dental sector .
`` It wasn ’ t limited to one title : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire team helped FMC earn finalist status as Publishing Company of the Year on numerous occasions during the same period . ''
Her projects included Stars of Dentistry , which won a national award for event of the year at the Independent Publishing Awards , and the London Dentistry Show .
The spokesperson added : `` Woe betide anyone whose dedication slipped below Kimberley ’ s exacting standards .
`` She demanded much from her people , yet gave back so much more .
`` Her generosity outmatched even her determination to excel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same fierce pride with which she approached her business , and her four children were the centre of her world .
`` Those fortunate enough to know her will remember a whirlwind of energy and ideas – and an ability to make things happen that few can match .
`` Kimberley leaves behind a legacy that will live on for decades to come . ''
In a statement , the Foreign Office said earlier this week : `` We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Indonesia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Our sympathies and thoughts are with her family at this difficult time . ''

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Kimberley Finlayson, 52, and her husband Ken, from Hertfordshire and co-founders of FMC, a dentistry publishing and communications company, were both tested for coronavirus in Bali
This is the first picture of a British mother who died during a holiday in Bali after health officials said she contracted coronavirus.
Kimberley Finlayson, 52, was a mum-of-four and award-winning co-founder of FMC, a dentistry publishing and communications company based in Shenley, Hertfordshire.
She is the first British coronavirus victim to be named.
Her grieving husband Ken tested negative for Covid-19 and has been quarantined at the Sanglah hospital as a precaution since March 8.
Mr Finlayson, a fellow co-founder of FMC, will be allowed to leave after a second negative test.
Their four children were not on the holiday with them and have been left devastated back home in the UK.
Do you have a coronavirus story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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Mrs Finlayson - described as the "driving force" of her company and a "flexible innovator" - fell ill within days of arriving in Bali and was in a serious condition when she was admitted to Sanglah hospital on Monday.
The mum, who had pre-existing health conditions, died in the early hours of Wednesday.
Health authorities in Bali said the British woman had contracted coronavirus outside the country and was Indonesia's 25th Covid-19 patient.
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They said she suffered from a number of pre-existing conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, hyperthyroidism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Her husband's health is said to be "fine" and he is expected to remain in hospital for a few more days.
The Finlaysons had stayed at the five-star Capella Ubud hotel between February 29 and March 3, the day Mrs Finlayson was treated at a private hospital for a fever, Tribun-Bali reported.
She was moved to Sanglah hospital on Monday and died within 48 hours.
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The Capella Ubud hotel has moved its guests to other hotels and stopped taking new arrivals.
A deep clean has taken place and staff have been tested for coronavirus and told to self-isolate at home. No other guests or staff have been diagnosed with Covid-19, it is understood.
Indonesian health officials were trying to track down people who had contact with Mrs Finlayson.
Colleagues at FMC, which employs 45 people, were devastated after being told of Mrs Finlayson's death.
Jason Newington, a co-founder and managing director of the firm, told Mirror Online: "It’s been such a shock. She was a big part of the company."
In a statement, a spokesperson for FMC said: "Kimberley Finlayson, one of the co-founders of FMC, has passed away following a short illness.
"A driving force behind the scenes of the company, Kimberley’s career was defined by a commitment to excellence that helped make FMC the UK’s biggest independent dental publisher.
"She approached the world with an infectious passion, creativity and determination that will forever be written into the fabric of the business.
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"She leaves behind an organisation committed to honouring her memory."
The spokesperson, in a statement published by Dentistry magazine, added: "Kimberley’s career in dental publishing lasted more than 30 years, but the greatest highs undoubtedly came after establishing FMC with Jason Newington, and her husband Ken.
"Indeed, following that moment, her career was studded with so many highlights that it is difficult to single out just one.
A rash of awards for Dentistry magazine came throughout the 2000s as the magazine asserted its dominance over the UK dental sector.
"It wasn’t limited to one title: Kimberley’s ability to inspire her entire team helped FMC earn finalist status as Publishing Company of the Year on numerous occasions during the same period."
Her projects included Stars of Dentistry, which won a national award for event of the year at the Independent Publishing Awards, and the London Dentistry Show.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The spokesperson added: "Woe betide anyone whose dedication slipped below Kimberley’s exacting standards.
"She demanded much from her people, yet gave back so much more.
"Her generosity outmatched even her determination to excel.
"She championed her family with the same fierce pride with which she approached her business, and her four children were the centre of her world.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"Those fortunate enough to know her will remember a whirlwind of energy and ideas – and an ability to make things happen that few can match.
"Kimberley leaves behind a legacy that will live on for decades to come."
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: “We are supporting a British man in hospital in Bali, and are in touch with the Indonesian health authorities and his insurance provider.”
Indonesian officials told local media that Mrs Finlayson's body was cremated on Wednesday "according to the procedure for handling the corpses of people infected with infectious diseases due to viruses".
Ten people have died in Britain after testing positive for coronavirus. All were aged over 60 and had underlying health conditions.
A British man in his 70s, who was on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, died in Japan last month.


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--New Look sale dresses are now 25% off -  but only for a limited time

Finally something seems to be getting better in the world - the weather is changing and it looks like spring might finally be on the way .
Just to make things even sweeter and get you ready for that all new and important spring wardrobe , New Look are offering 25 % off all dresses .
The sale is on both in store and online at newlook.co.uk , however you ’ ll have to act fast as this exciting offer runs out on 16th March .
Just when you thought New Look couldn ’ t get any better , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home or store on all orders over £45 .
Whatever the occasion - races , birthday , wedding , big night out or chilling on the weekends , New Look has a must-have collection of dresses that you won ’ t be able to resist .
From sleek satin styles to romantic ruffles and floral dresses that will throw some excitement into your wardrobe .
Midi dresses to maxi dresses and not forgetting those all important mini dresses that will make you look and feel your best for that next big night out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had our eye on for a while is this pink leopard print puff sleeve midi dress ( now £19.49 ) .
It will add that all important colour to your wardrobe with ease and it ’ s the print of the season .
Wear with trainers for that every day casual look .
Now this brown spot long sleeve midi dress ( now £20.99 ) could be designer but without the price tag .
The square neck style is a super flattering shape and we love the polka dot print .
Wear with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to party .
Another square neck style we love is this black floral long sleeve dress ( now £20.99 ) .
Sure florals for spring aren ’ t entirely groundbreaking but why fight this timeless trend ?
Pop over a fitted blazer and heels for that all important day-to-day dressing where you ’ ll look stylish with zero effort .
For some reason , we think this black spot long sleeve midi dress ( now £22.49 ) is perfect for the impending events season - maybe you have a wedding coming up ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ heels to prevent you from sinking into the grass and add some glam .
Animal print was huge for the whole of 2019 and there ’ s no escaping it in 2020 either - have you seen this pink animal print smock midi shirt dress ( now £22.49 ) ?
It ’ s perfect for all year long , not just the warmer weather .
Add a denim jacket and ankle boots for effortless style .
Heading away on holiday ?
Well you won ’ t want to be without the light green @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which comes in two colours .
This dress is great to take you from beach to bar - just wear with espadrilles to complete the look .
Want to stand out from the crowd on your next night out ?
Then you ’ ll want the black spot satin long sleeve wrap dress ( £20.99 ) in your wardrobe ready .
A wrap style is super flattering on any shape and size thanks to the belt , emphasising your waist - a pair of heels and a slick of red lipstick will set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the town .
This yellow floral midi dress ( £20.99 ) is another great option for wedding season .
The colour is also perfect for spring and will hopefully add one to your step .

New Look is gearing us up for the impending warmer weather by cutting the price of stylish dresses until 16th March.
New Look sale dresses are now 25% off - but only for a limited time
Finally something seems to be getting better in the world - the weather is changing and it looks like spring might finally be on the way.
Just to make things even sweeter and get you ready for that all new and important spring wardrobe, New Look are offering 25% off all dresses.
The sale is on both in store and online at newlook.co.uk , however you’ll have to act fast as this exciting offer runs out on 16th March.
Just when you thought New Look couldn’t get any better, they currently have free next day deliver to home or store on all orders over £45.
Whatever the occasion - races, birthday, wedding, big night out or chilling on the weekends, New Look has a must-have collection of dresses that you won’t be able to resist.
From sleek satin styles to romantic ruffles and floral dresses that will throw some excitement into your wardrobe.
Midi dresses to maxi dresses and not forgetting those all important mini dresses that will make you look and feel your best for that next big night out out.
One dress we’ve had our eye on for a while is this pink leopard print puff sleeve midi dress (now £19.49). It will add that all important colour to your wardrobe with ease and it’s the print of the season. Wear with trainers for that every day casual look.
Now this brown spot long sleeve midi dress (now £20.99) could be designer but without the price tag. The square neck style is a super flattering shape and we love the polka dot print. Wear with a pair of mules and get ready to party.
Another square neck style we love is this black floral long sleeve dress (now £20.99). Sure florals for spring aren’t entirely groundbreaking but why fight this timeless trend? Pop over a fitted blazer and heels for that all important day-to-day dressing where you’ll look stylish with zero effort.
For some reason, we think this black spot long sleeve midi dress (now £22.49) is perfect for the impending events season - maybe you have a wedding coming up? Or the races? Pair with block heels to prevent you from sinking into the grass and add some glam.
Animal print was huge for the whole of 2019 and there’s no escaping it in 2020 either - have you seen this pink animal print smock midi shirt dress (now £22.49)? It’s perfect for all year long, not just the warmer weather. Add a denim jacket and ankle boots for effortless style.
Heading away on holiday? Well you won’t want to be without the light green frill neck smock dress (£17.24) which comes in two colours. This dress is great to take you from beach to bar - just wear with espadrilles to complete the look.
Want to stand out from the crowd on your next night out? Then you’ll want the black spot satin long sleeve wrap dress (£20.99) in your wardrobe ready. A wrap style is super flattering on any shape and size thanks to the belt, emphasising your waist - a pair of heels and a slick of red lipstick will set you up for the big night on the town.
This yellow floral midi dress (£20.99) is another great option for wedding season. The colour is also perfect for spring and will hopefully add one to your step.


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Coronavirus forces Premier League to suspend season until April 3

The Premier League have suspended the season until April 3 amid the growing coronavirus crisis .
The move comes after the government announced plans to step up their efforts to contain the deadly COVID-19 pandemic following a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee .
A statement confirmed the EFL , Premier League , Women 's Super League , and FA have agreed football will stop until after the scheduled international break - in which England will now not play - at least .
`` The FA , Premier League , EFL and Barclays FA Women ’ s Super League and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest , '' the statement read .
`` This action , which will be kept under constant review , has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus .
`` The postponements include all matches in the Championship , League One and League Two , as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures .
`` In addition , Clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not limited to , player appearances , training ground visits and fan meetings .
`` Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors , emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football ’ s contingency plans in response to the crisis .
`` A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week .
`` This decision has not been taken lightly , but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also acknowledging the Government ’ s national efforts in tackling this outbreak . ''
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters added : `` Above all , we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries , and everyone else affected by COVID-19 .
`` In this unprecedented situation , we are working closely with our clubs , Government , The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players , staff and supporters are our priority . ''
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi have both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's scheduled clash with Arsenal on Wednesday became the first Premier League match to be called off because of coronavirus .
Olympiakos and Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was confirmed to be suffering from the virus , and after he attended the Greek club 's Europa League match at the Emirates Stadium on February 27 it was decided that the Gunners should place players who met him into self-isolation .
La Liga announced that they were suspending matches for the next two weeks on Thursday , while the Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A have suspended their league season indefinitely .
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers urged the Premier League to suspend the season after three Foxes players tested positive for coronavirus .
” There is absolutely no doubt , from a logical perspective , '' he said .
`` There 's the public health and ethical side as well .
`` Players could be going into games and they could be unclear if opposition players are infected .
You think of how it all connects with the throw-ins .
`` Ultimately there should be no risks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is key .
”

The move comes after the UK government issued new advice on the deadly COVID-19 pandemic which continues to threaten lives and cause disruption around the world
The Premier League have suspended the season until April 3 amid the growing coronavirus crisis.
The move comes after the government announced plans to step up their efforts to contain the deadly COVID-19 pandemic following a meeting of the Cobra emergency committee.
A statement confirmed the EFL, Premier League, Women's Super League, and FA have agreed football will stop until after the scheduled international break - in which England will now not play - at least.
"The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women’s Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest," the statement read.
"This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus.
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"The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.
"In addition, Clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.
"Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors, emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football’s contingency plans in response to the crisis.
"A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week.
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"This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the Government’s national efforts in tackling this outbreak."
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters added: "Above all, we wish Mikel Arteta and Callum Hudson-Odoi speedy recoveries, and everyone else affected by COVID-19.
"In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, Government, The FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority."
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi have both tested positive for coronavirus.
Manchester City's scheduled clash with Arsenal on Wednesday became the first Premier League match to be called off because of coronavirus.
Olympiakos and Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was confirmed to be suffering from the virus , and after he attended the Greek club's Europa League match at the Emirates Stadium on February 27 it was decided that the Gunners should place players who met him into self-isolation.
La Liga announced that they were suspending matches for the next two weeks on Thursday, while the Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for the virus as Serie A have suspended their league season indefinitely.
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers urged the Premier League to suspend the season after three Foxes players tested positive for coronavirus.
”There is absolutely no doubt, from a logical perspective," he said. "There's the public health and ethical side as well.
"Players could be going into games and they could be unclear if opposition players are infected. You think of how it all connects with the throw-ins.
"Ultimately there should be no risks taken in the public's health which is key.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Cheltenham Festival 2020 LIVE results: Gold Cup tips and race card from Day Four racing

The Cheltenham Festival reaches its conclusion on Friday and all eyes will be on the Gold Cup race at 15:30 @ @ @ @ @ to retain the title he won last year .
2019 saw trainer Willie Mullins finally @ @ @ @ @ times , but the likes of Delta Work , Santini and Clan Des Obeaux are @ @ @ @ @ competition this time around .
The final day of the festival goes ahead despite widespread @ @ @ @ @ events around the world , and a crowd of over 60,000 are expected to attend @ @ @ @ @ Sport 's live coverage of Day Four of the festival for tips from our expert @ @ @ @ @ all the results from today 's seven races .
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Al Boum Photo galloped into National Hunt folklore as he joined the elite band of horses to record back-to-back victories in the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Giving Willie Mullins a fantastic four-timer on the day, Al Boum Photo had to dig deep to see off the opposition in a close finish up the famous hill.
Elsewhere there were wins for Burning Victory, Saint Roi, Monkfish, It Came To Pass, Chosen Mate and Indefatigable on a dramatic final day of what has been a hugely entertaining festival.
The last day was well-attended despite the threat of coronavirus, but this may well be the last racing we see for some time.
Here is a look back at all the action as it happened at Cheltenham...


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Rita Ora admits she's 'obsessed' with Joey Essex and set out to become his friend

Rita Ora has admitted she 's `` obsessed '' with Joey Essex as she 's a reality TV fanatic and set out to become his mate .
The pair 's odd friendship has hit headlines last week after Joey was spotted partying at Rita 's London home with a group of pals .
The pop star , 29 , has now opened up about her relationship with Joey , also 29 , confessing she was `` starstruck '' when she met him and was determined to bring him into her friendship circle so they could `` hang out '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ she explained : `` I love TV , I also love reality TV .
People who know me , know this about me .
`` No matter where I am in the world , the things that I ’ ve seen the people that I 've met , reality TV is like the closest thing to my heart .
`` I think I get more star-struck with reality TV stars than with people I ’ ve met , honest to God . ''
One of the hosts then brought up Hollywood star Margot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the Love Island cast at a premiere in London .
Rita admitted she would have reacted the exact same way .
She added : `` I would ’ ve gone nuts too , don ’ t even get me started .
`` I was obsessed with Joey and how he acts and talks and everything , that I was kind of like ' I need to hang out with this guy ' and literally that was it .
`` That was the bottom line and I ’ m a friendly person .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ romantic , Rita insisted she 's single and her love life is `` complicated '' but she 's not dating joey .
She laughed : `` It ’ s insane , why can ’ t people be friends .
Honestly it ’ s annoying . ''
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Pop singer Rita Ora admitted she felt starstruck when she first met former Towie star Joey Essex as she always wanted to 'hang out' with the reality TV star
Rita Ora admits she's 'obsessed' with Joey Essex and set out to become his friend
Rita Ora has admitted she's "obsessed" with Joey Essex as she's a reality TV fanatic and set out to become his mate.
The pair's odd friendship has hit headlines last week after Joey was spotted partying at Rita's London home with a group of pals.
The pop star, 29, has now opened up about her relationship with Joey, also 29, confessing she was "starstruck" when she met him and was determined to bring him into her friendship circle so they could "hang out".
In an interview on Heart Breakfast, she explained: "I love TV, I also love reality TV. People who know me, know this about me.
"No matter where I am in the world , the things that I’ve seen the people that I've met, reality TV is like the closest thing to my heart.
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"I think I get more star-struck with reality TV stars than with people I’ve met, honest to God."
One of the hosts then brought up Hollywood star Margot Robbie, who was recently seen fangirling over the Love Island cast at a premiere in London.
Rita admitted she would have reacted the exact same way.
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She added: "I would’ve gone nuts too, don’t even get me started.
"I was obsessed with Joey and how he acts and talks and everything, that I was kind of like 'I need to hang out with this guy' and literally that was it.
"That was the bottom line and I’m a friendly person."
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When asked whether the relationship was romantic, Rita insisted she's single and her love life is "complicated" but she's not dating joey.
She laughed: "It’s insane, why can’t people be friends. Honestly it’s annoying."
Rita recently split from her 23-year-old boyfriend Rafferty Law.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Mum warns against people kissing young children after her baby son almost died

The terrified mum of a six-month-old baby is warning people not to kiss young children after her son was rushed to hospital with potentially life-threatening herpes .
Stephanie Shady feared for baby Lincoln 's life after he fell ill with the herpes simplex virus , which causes painful sores and can be fatal to babies , after being kissed by someone with a cold sore .
The stay-at-home mum and her butcher husband Justin , 36 , first noticed blistering on Lincoln 's face on February 17 but within hours , one side of the tot 's face was covered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who already suffers with skin condition dermatitis , was crying in pain , so the couple took him to a hospital near their home in Central Pennsylvania , in the USA .
Medics told mum-of-five Stephanie the tot must have contracted the near-fatal virus after being kissed by someone with a cold sore and she is now speaking out to raise awareness .
The 32-year-old said : `` We do n't know who , but someone kissed Lincoln and he got the herpes virus .
`` He had dermatitis too , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could tell he was in a lot of pain so I took him to the ER .
`` It looked like an infection but all the blisters were popping and there was pus .
`` It just looked so bad and we had no idea what it was .
It took over half of his face .
`` I thought it was just a regular infection at first but when I found out he 'd tested positive for herpes , I could n't believe it had started from a kiss .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it could have been fatal .
`` I just could n't figure out who had kissed him and when .
`` No one can believe that this can happen just from a kiss , but it did . ''
When he arrived at the hospital , Lincoln was rushed to the emergency department , given antibacterial cream and discharged the same day .
He spent the next seven days at home and after visiting his local GP every two days , he was eventually diagnosed with the Herpes Simplex Virus by a dermatologist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was pumped with antiviral medication for 10 days and antibiotics and the sores have just started to heal one month later .
The herpes virus is especially dangerous for babies under six months old because their immune systems are still developing and one third of babies who develop the virus do n't survive .
Lincoln is being treated by an ear nose and throat specialist to make sure his hearing has n't been damaged permanently by the virus .
Stephanie , also mum to Lincoln 's twin , Lyric , five-year-old twins , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , still does not know who passed on the virus to her son .
She added : `` Be very careful who kisses your children .
`` Try to avoid letting people touch or kiss them .
People should ask if they can touch your child and respect the parent 's decision .
`` I was always that person who said it would n't happen , but it ended up happening and Lincoln ended up in pain .
`` Doctor did n't think it was any of us in the house because we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we could have given it to him without knowing .
`` Most people respect when we ask them not to touch our children but sometimes , we have to be mean about it . ''

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Six-month-old baby Lincoln could have died when he contracted life-threatening herpes after being kissed by someone with a cold sore
Mum warns against people kissing young children after her baby son almost died
The terrified mum of a six-month-old baby is warning people not to kiss young children after her son was rushed to hospital with potentially life-threatening herpes.
Stephanie Shady feared for baby Lincoln's life after he fell ill with the herpes simplex virus, which causes painful sores and can be fatal to babies, after being kissed by someone with a cold sore .
The stay-at-home mum and her butcher husband Justin, 36, first noticed blistering on Lincoln's face on February 17 but within hours, one side of the tot's face was covered in painful red sores.
Lincoln, who already suffers with skin condition dermatitis, was crying in pain, so the couple took him to a hospital near their home in Central Pennsylvania, in the USA.
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Medics told mum-of-five Stephanie the tot must have contracted the near-fatal virus after being kissed by someone with a cold sore and she is now speaking out to raise awareness.
The 32-year-old said: "We don't know who, but someone kissed Lincoln and he got the herpes virus.
"He had dermatitis too, but I started to notice it spreading and I could tell he was in a lot of pain so I took him to the ER.
"It looked like an infection but all the blisters were popping and there was pus.
"It just looked so bad and we had no idea what it was. It took over half of his face.
Image: Mercury Press & Media) Mercury Press & Media)
"I thought it was just a regular infection at first but when I found out he'd tested positive for herpes, I couldn't believe it had started from a kiss.
"I was very shocked when doctors told me it could have been fatal.
"I just couldn't figure out who had kissed him and when.
"No one can believe that this can happen just from a kiss, but it did."
Image: Mercury Press & Media) Mercury Press & Media)
When he arrived at the hospital, Lincoln was rushed to the emergency department, given antibacterial cream and discharged the same day.
He spent the next seven days at home and after visiting his local GP every two days, he was eventually diagnosed with the Herpes Simplex Virus by a dermatologist.
After the diagnosis, the youngster was pumped with antiviral medication for 10 days and antibiotics and the sores have just started to heal one month later.
The herpes virus is especially dangerous for babies under six months old because their immune systems are still developing and one third of babies who develop the virus don't survive.
Image: Mercury Press & Media) Mercury Press & Media)
Lincoln is being treated by an ear nose and throat specialist to make sure his hearing hasn't been damaged permanently by the virus.
Stephanie, also mum to Lincoln's twin, Lyric, five-year-old twins, John and Carter and Thomas, six, still does not know who passed on the virus to her son.
She added: "Be very careful who kisses your children.
"Try to avoid letting people touch or kiss them. People should ask if they can touch your child and respect the parent's decision.
"I was always that person who said it wouldn't happen, but it ended up happening and Lincoln ended up in pain.
"Doctor didn't think it was any of us in the house because we don't have active coldsores, but we could have given it to him without knowing.
"Most people respect when we ask them not to touch our children but sometimes, we have to be mean about it."


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Romantic reason behind Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas' baby boy's name

Lucy Mecklenburgh has excitedly showed off the first snap of her newborn baby boy as she and Ryan Thomas welcome their little son into the world .
The former TOWIE star , 28 , broke the news of her arrival on Instagram last night , sharing a picture of her tiny son 's little hand wrapped around her finger as he gently snoozed in his basket .
`` Roman Ravello Thomas , '' she captioned the sweet photo , along with two blue love hearts .
The name Roman , unsurprisingly , comes from the Latin 'romanus ' , meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular during the - you guessed it - Roman empire .
Ravello is usually used as a girl 's name but is also the name of a pretty Italian town on the Amalfi Coast , where Lucy and Ryan got engaged last June .
It looks as though they 've been inspired by their beautiful trip to Italy when it came to naming their son .
The pair stayed at a luxury private apartment nestled in the hills behind the town Ravello , where they made a little love nest during their time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nearby town of Positano for dinner , which boasts sea views , picturesque winding streets and the freshest seafood and herbs .
They even hired a bright red classic convertible to drive down the beautiful coastline in style .
Ryan had planned the entire trip himself , whisking his girlfriend off without telling her where they were heading next .
She documented the holiday on Instagram , gushing : `` Well it 's safe to say @ ryanthomas84 has planned my dream holiday !
I 've wanted to come to the Amalfi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined !
!
`` Our 1st stop is this stunning villa in Ravello .
I 'm not sure he can beat this place but I 'm excited to see where the next surprise location is !
!
! ''
Lucy may have thought that Ryan could n't top their first destination , but their second stop – Villa TreVille , in Positano – was the epitome of five-star luxury .
he villa was so high up a mountain that they had to get a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the treck uphill was certainly worth it , as they soon shared snaps of sprawling boho-style sofas on a balcony that sat against the incredible skyline .
The villa also had its own hot-tub on the balcony , and a gorgeous looking restaurant and bar .
Excitingly for fitness fanatic Lucy , there was even a fully equipped gym looking out at the beach , so she could keep up her rigorous workout regime .
Days later , as fans predicted , Ryan got down on one knee and proposed to Lucy with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He 'd arranged a romantic dinner in Positano overlooking the sea , with the soft lights of the town twinkling behind them .
As they were served dinner by candlelight , Ryan pulled out the ring and popped the question on bended knee .
What better way to commemorate their once-in-a-lifetime trip than by naming their baby son after the place he was conceived ?

Lucy Mecklenburgh gave birth to her first baby this week and has named him after the sweetest moment of her life
Lucy Mecklenburgh has excitedly showed off the first snap of her newborn baby boy as she and Ryan Thomas welcome their little son into the world.
The former TOWIE star, 28, broke the news of her arrival on Instagram last night, sharing a picture of her tiny son's little hand wrapped around her finger as he gently snoozed in his basket.
"Roman Ravello Thomas," she captioned the sweet photo, along with two blue love hearts.
The name Roman, unsurprisingly, comes from the Latin 'romanus', meaning 'citizen of Rome', and was popular during the - you guessed it - Roman empire.
Ravello is usually used as a girl's name but is also the name of a pretty Italian town on the Amalfi Coast, where Lucy and Ryan got engaged last June.
It looks as though they've been inspired by their beautiful trip to Italy when it came to naming their son.
The pair stayed at a luxury private apartment nestled in the hills behind the town Ravello, where they made a little love nest during their time away.
Image: Lucy Mecklenburgh/Instagram) Lucy Mecklenburgh/Instagram) Image: ryanthomas84/Instagram) ryanthomas84/Instagram)
Lucy and Ryan journeyed to the nearby town of Positano for dinner, which boasts sea views, picturesque winding streets and the freshest seafood and herbs.
They even hired a bright red classic convertible to drive down the beautiful coastline in style.
Ryan had planned the entire trip himself, whisking his girlfriend off without telling her where they were heading next.
She documented the holiday on Instagram, gushing: "Well it's safe to say @ryanthomas84 has planned my dream holiday! I've wanted to come to the Amalfi coast for years and so far it's even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined!!
Image: lucymeck1/Instagram) lucymeck1/Instagram) Image: lucymeck1/Instagram) lucymeck1/Instagram)
"Our 1st stop is this stunning villa in Ravello. I'm not sure he can beat this place but I'm excited to see where the next surprise location is!!!"
Lucy may have thought that Ryan couldn't top their first destination, but their second stop – Villa TreVille, in Positano – was the epitome of five-star luxury.
he villa was so high up a mountain that they had to get a donkey to carry their luggage.
But the treck uphill was certainly worth it, as they soon shared snaps of sprawling boho-style sofas on a balcony that sat against the incredible skyline.
Image: lucymeck1/Instagram) lucymeck1/Instagram)
The villa also had its own hot-tub on the balcony, and a gorgeous looking restaurant and bar.
Excitingly for fitness fanatic Lucy, there was even a fully equipped gym looking out at the beach, so she could keep up her rigorous workout regime.
Days later, as fans predicted, Ryan got down on one knee and proposed to Lucy with a gorgeous rare yellow diamond ring.
Image: lucymeck1/Instagram) lucymeck1/Instagram)
He'd arranged a romantic dinner in Positano overlooking the sea, with the soft lights of the town twinkling behind them.
As they were served dinner by candlelight, Ryan pulled out the ring and popped the question on bended knee.
What better way to commemorate their once-in-a-lifetime trip than by naming their baby son after the place he was conceived?


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Coronavirus: Watford manager Nigel Pearson slams Boris Johnson over virus response

Watford manager Nigel Pearson says he was `` totally underwhelmed '' by prime minister Boris Johnson 's response to the coronavirus crisis as football prepares to take a back seat amid the growing pandemic .
The Hornets boss cancelled training earlier this week after members of his squad reported feeling unwell , while Saturday 's proposed opponents Leicester have also reported an outbreak at their training ground as players have been put into self-isolation .
The Premier League initially announced that all this weekend 's matches would go ahead following advice from the government , with Johnson holding a press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures for tackling the pandemic .
However the fixtures were then postponed on Friday , with all football put back until April 3 .
`` I don ’ t think we had any great leadership last night listening to the prime minister , '' said Pearson at his press conference on Friday .
`` I was totally underwhelmed by the lack of leadership and clear message in terms of what was said in that press conference .
`` We are trying to be proactive ourselves and hopefully the Premier League will make strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody in the game.
” UEFA have already cancelled next week 's matches in the Champions League and Europa League , with the Premier League and EFL soon to follow suit .
`` We have to be mindful that this problem , this worldwide problem is not going to go away , it ’ s going to run its course , it ’ s not something we can stop and , we , in the football industry , have a responsibility to ourselves and each other that the wellbeing of everybody concerned is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I think what ’ s important first and foremost is to deal with the wellbeing of people involved in the industry .
`` We have to be decisive with how the problem , the situation , is dealt with .
”

The Hornets boss cancelled training earlier this week after members of his squad reported feeling unwell, while Saturday's proposed opponents Leicester have also suffered
Watford manager Nigel Pearson says he was "totally underwhelmed" by prime minister Boris Johnson's response to the coronavirus crisis as football prepares to take a back seat amid the growing pandemic.
The Hornets boss cancelled training earlier this week after members of his squad reported feeling unwell, while Saturday's proposed opponents Leicester have also reported an outbreak at their training ground as players have been put into self-isolation.
The Premier League initially announced that all this weekend's matches would go ahead following advice from the government, with Johnson holding a press conference on Thursday to announce the latest measures for tackling the pandemic.
However the fixtures were then postponed on Friday, with all football put back until April 3.
"I don’t think we had any great leadership last night listening to the prime minister," said Pearson at his press conference on Friday.
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"I was totally underwhelmed by the lack of leadership and clear message in terms of what was said in that press conference.
"We are trying to be proactive ourselves and hopefully the Premier League will make strong decisions based on what is right for everybody in the game.”
UEFA have already cancelled next week's matches in the Champions League and Europa League, with the Premier League and EFL soon to follow suit.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"We have to be mindful that this problem, this worldwide problem is not going to go away, it’s going to run its course, it’s not something we can stop and, we, in the football industry, have a responsibility to ourselves and each other that the wellbeing of everybody concerned is taken care," continued Pearson.
"I think what’s important first and foremost is to deal with the wellbeing of people involved in the industry.
"We have to be decisive with how the problem, the situation, is dealt with.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Phil Neville 'set to depart' as England Women boss following poor recent form

England Women manager Phil Neville is reportedly on the verge of leaving his post following a disappointing run of results that has seen his team lose eight of their last 12 matches .
Neville led the Lionesses to the World Cup semi-final last year , but since then they have been unable to reproduce their fine performances , and he appears to have doubts over whether he has taken the side as far as he can .
England lost two of their three games in the SheBelieves Cup recently , after being defeated by USA and Spain and beating only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be the final nail in the coffin for Neville .
According to the Daily Mail Neville is set to meet with FA officials such as Chief Executive Mark Bullingham next week to discuss England 's performance in the SheBelieves Cup , and there is a chance he could decide to step down despite having 15 months still remaining on his contract .
The FA stuck by Neville during a disappointing home defeat to Brazil last month , but they may accept that the time has come for a change .
Speaking after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was visibly frustrated , and said : `` I 've got to start earning my coin , being a better manager - and the results need to improve .
We are still not performing to the levels - nowhere near the levels .
`` Ultimately , we need to find the formula .
I think we need to take a step back now and start building the foundations again - getting back to the brilliant basics . ''
`` Ultimately , standards need to be better from everybody .
That 's me as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us as a team and that 's my players on the pitch .
`` We all need to accept that if we want what we all talk about then standards need to improve . ''

Neville's side have lost three of their last five games and patience appears to have run out with the former Manchester United and Everton defender
England Women manager Phil Neville is reportedly on the verge of leaving his post following a disappointing run of results that has seen his team lose eight of their last 12 matches.
Neville led the Lionesses to the World Cup semi-final last year, but since then they have been unable to reproduce their fine performances, and he appears to have doubts over whether he has taken the side as far as he can.
England lost two of their three games in the SheBelieves Cup recently, after being defeated by USA and Spain and beating only Japan, and it seems that competition may be the final nail in the coffin for Neville.
Image: Lynne Cameron for The FA/Shutterstock) Lynne Cameron for The FA/Shutterstock)
According to the Daily Mail Neville is set to meet with FA officials such as Chief Executive Mark Bullingham next week to discuss England's performance in the SheBelieves Cup, and there is a chance he could decide to step down despite having 15 months still remaining on his contract.
The FA stuck by Neville during a disappointing home defeat to Brazil last month, but they may accept that the time has come for a change.
Speaking after the loss to Spain on Thursday Neville was visibly frustrated, and said: "I've got to start earning my coin, being a better manager - and the results need to improve. We are still not performing to the levels - nowhere near the levels.
Image: Lynne Cameron for The FA/Shutterstock) Lynne Cameron for The FA/Shutterstock)
"Ultimately, we need to find the formula. I think we need to take a step back now and start building the foundations again - getting back to the brilliant basics."
"Ultimately, standards need to be better from everybody. That's me as manager, that's my FA backing us as a team and that's my players on the pitch.
"We all need to accept that if we want what we all talk about then standards need to improve."


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Iain Stirling is One Direction star Liam Payne's lookalike in throwback clip

Iain Stirling uploaded a short clip onto Twitter on Friday from his time as children 's TV presenter .
And in the footage - that is over a decade old - the comedian , 32 , looks identical to a young Liam Payne of One Direction fame .
As young adult Iain takes part in the funny sketch - that sees him on the phone to a pizza delivery company before a skeleton knocks on his door with the food - he strongly resembles the boy band icon with his sleek mop of chestnut hair .
He was also styled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - an ensemble that members of One Direction often sported in their heyday .
Iain shared the funny clip to cheer up his fans after he had to postpone his comedy gig in London on Thursday night after feeling unwell amid coronavirus .
He penned alongside the footage : `` Here is a little bit of the internet reserved purely for a man ( boy ? )
with what he thought was a great haircut , doing a sketch with a skeleton over a decade ago .
Enjoy .
Particularly the Iain and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iain announced on social media about having to cancel his upcoming performances in London , Bristol and Brighton .
He told his fans : `` Hi everyone , I ’ m a bit under the weather and while I ’ d usually be very happy to soldier on , with the current situation me and my team think it ’ s correct to take the precautionary measure of postponing my gig in London tonight , as well as my dates next week in Bristol and Brighton .
`` These will all be rescheduled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have tickets will be offered the new dates as we confirm them .
`` Sorry to everyone for the short notice , it ’ s not a decision we take in any way lightly and appreciate the great inconvenience to many of you .
`` I can not apologise enough .
This show means the world to me but I feel like you ’ ve got to go safety first .
Iain x . ''
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Love Island voiceover star Iain Stirling shared old footage from his time presenting with Hacker The Dog
Iain Stirling uploaded a short clip onto Twitter on Friday from his time as children's TV presenter.
And in the footage - that is over a decade old - the comedian, 32, looks identical to a young Liam Payne of One Direction fame.
As young adult Iain takes part in the funny sketch - that sees him on the phone to a pizza delivery company before a skeleton knocks on his door with the food - he strongly resembles the boy band icon with his sleek mop of chestnut hair.
He was also styled in a check shirt and cardigan combination - an ensemble that members of One Direction often sported in their heyday.
Image: Iain Stirling/Instagram) Iain Stirling/Instagram)
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
Iain shared the funny clip to cheer up his fans after he had to postpone his comedy gig in London on Thursday night after feeling unwell amid coronavirus.
He penned alongside the footage: "Here is a little bit of the internet reserved purely for a man (boy?) with what he thought was a great haircut, doing a sketch with a skeleton over a decade ago. Enjoy. Particularly the Iain and Hacker OG’s."
Yesterday Iain announced on social media about having to cancel his upcoming performances in London, Bristol and Brighton.
Image: Iain Stirling/Instagram) Iain Stirling/Instagram)
He told his fans: "Hi everyone, I’m a bit under the weather and while I’d usually be very happy to soldier on, with the current situation me and my team think it’s correct to take the precautionary measure of postponing my gig in London tonight, as well as my dates next week in Bristol and Brighton.
"These will all be rescheduled of course, and those of you who have tickets will be offered the new dates as we confirm them.
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"Sorry to everyone for the short notice, it’s not a decision we take in any way lightly and appreciate the great inconvenience to many of you.
"I cannot apologise enough. This show means the world to me but I feel like you’ve got to go safety first. Iain x."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-13--BREAKING Coronavirus: EFL suspend all games until April 3 after emergency meeting

The English Football League has suspended all games until April 3 to combat the spread of the coronavirus .
EFL chiefs held an emergency meeting on Friday , after two huge names in English football - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi - contracted COVID-19 .
The EFL board agreed unanimously that as a precautionary measure all matches in the Championship , League One and League Two would be temporarily suspended .
AN EFL statement said : `` The FA , Premier League , EFL and Barclays FA Women ’ s Super League and FA Women 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest .
`` This action , which will be kept under constant review , has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus .
`` The postponements include all matches in the Championship , League One and League Two , as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures .
`` In addition , Clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include , but are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground visits and fan meetings .
`` Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors , emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football ’ s contingency plans in response to the crisis .
`` A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week .
`` This decision has not been taken lightly , but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players , staff and supporters while also acknowledging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this outbreak . ''
The Premier League has followed suit this Friday , after a separate emergency meeting was held .
While UEFA have announced that both Champions League and Europa League fixtures have been called off next week .

English Football League chiefs held an emergency meeting on Friday and has decided to suspend fixtures as a precautionary measure, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
The English Football League has suspended all games until April 3 to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
EFL chiefs held an emergency meeting on Friday, after two huge names in English football - Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi - contracted COVID-19.
The EFL board agreed unanimously that as a precautionary measure all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two would be temporarily suspended.
AN EFL statement said: "The FA, Premier League, EFL and Barclays FA Women’s Super League and FA Women's Championship have collectively agreed to postpone the professional game in England until 3 April at the earliest.
Image: PA) PA)
"This action, which will be kept under constant review, has been taken due to the increasing numbers of Clubs taking steps to isolate their players and staff because of the COVID-19 virus.
"The postponements include all matches in the Championship, League One and League Two, as well as all Academy and youth team fixtures.
"In addition, Clubs are being advised to suspend indefinitely all non-essential activities which include, but are not limited to, player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings.
"Whilst the EFL Board has continued to take the advice and guidance offered by the Government and its health advisors, emerging developments mean now is the time to implement football’s contingency plans in response to the crisis.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"A further update on these plans will be given post an EFL Board Meeting next week.
"This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the Government's national efforts in tackling this outbreak."
The Premier League has followed suit this Friday, after a separate emergency meeting was held. While UEFA have announced that both Champions League and Europa League fixtures have been called off next week.


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Coronavirus: Mum's clever trick to help children fight virus praised by other parents

It 's now ( hopefully ) been drummed into us all that regularly washing our hands is vital in helping to guard against the spread of coronavirus .
With Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday announcing that schools would remain open as sending children home would ' cause more harm than good ' , it 's so important that we ensure our children are maintaining good hygiene .
It can be difficult to convince them to wash their hands as much as they should be doing - but a mum has shared a simple trick to help keep an eye on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Echo .
She shared the parenting hack on the Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook page , where it racked up thousands of likes as other parents vowed to use the 'genius ' idea .
Before her three children head off to school , she draws an emoji on each of their hands - one with two hearts , one with a happy and sad face , and one with the poo emoji .
She captioned the image : `` Drew emojis on my kids ’ hands this morning and told them I want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up so I know they ’ re washing their hands . ''
If the emojis are gone by the time they come home , she knows they are making an effort to give their hands a good scrub when they are out of the house .
She added an update later on with the message 'two out of three ' , showing her two boys returning home with their emojis no longer visible , but her three-year-old girl had n't quite managed to scrub it off .
Others loved the simple trick , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be doing the same thing .
One replied to say : `` Amazing idea !
!
And emojis fun for the kids .
Genius ! ''
A second said : `` I 'm doing this in the morning .
Great idea !
! ''
A third replied : `` I think I might colour my kids hands in in that case !
But this is a fab idea !
Totally stealing it ! ''
Another commented : `` Had to screen shot and share !
!
What a fantastic idea . ''

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A mum who wanted to ensure her children were regularly washing their hands at school found a 'genius' way to keep an eye on it - and others have said every parent should be doing it
It's now (hopefully) been drummed into us all that regularly washing our hands is vital in helping to guard against the spread of coronavirus.
With Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday announcing that schools would remain open as sending children home would ' cause more harm than good ', it's so important that we ensure our children are maintaining good hygiene.
It can be difficult to convince them to wash their hands as much as they should be doing - but a mum has shared a simple trick to help keep an eye on things, as reported by the Liverpool Echo .
She shared the parenting hack on the Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook page , where it racked up thousands of likes as other parents vowed to use the 'genius' idea.
Before her three children head off to school, she draws an emoji on each of their hands - one with two hearts, one with a happy and sad face, and one with the poo emoji.
She captioned the image: "Drew emojis on my kids’ hands this morning and told them I want to see them washed off by pick up so I know they’re washing their hands."
If the emojis are gone by the time they come home, she knows they are making an effort to give their hands a good scrub when they are out of the house.
She added an update later on with the message 'two out of three', showing her two boys returning home with their emojis no longer visible, but her three-year-old girl hadn't quite managed to scrub it off.
Others loved the simple trick, with one suggesting that every parent should be doing the same thing.
One replied to say: "Amazing idea!! And emojis fun for the kids. Genius!"
A second said: "I'm doing this in the morning. Great idea!!"
A third replied: "I think I might colour my kids hands in in that case! But this is a fab idea! Totally stealing it!"
Another commented: "Had to screen shot and share!! What a fantastic idea."


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Maxine Carr's chilling slip exposed guilt after Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman's murders

When best friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman went missing during what should have been an idyllic summer holiday , the whole country hoped for their safe return .
The 10-year-olds were inseperable and the whole community joined in the search for them when they vanished on August 4 , 2002 .
Jessica had left her home in Soham to go to a BBQ at Holly 's .
After a day of playing and enjoying food and fun with Holly 's family , the girls said they were going upsairs to play .
But , without telling anyone , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and buy sweets from a vending machine in a nearby sports centre - the typical actions of two young girls .
It was the last time either Holly or Jessica would see their families again .
As they made their way back to Holly 's house , they walked past the home used by their school caretaker , Ian Huntley .
He spotted them and lured them into his house , claiming his girlfriend , Maxine Carr , was at home .
She worked as a teaching assistant at Holly and Jessica 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls .
While the two little girls were inside , Huntley murdered them both and hid their bodies .
Meanwhile , Holly 's mum , Nicola , went upstairs at 8pm to ask the girls to say bye to everyone who had been at the BBQ and was horrified to find they were both missing .
She and her husband , Kevin , frantically searched the home and nearby streets , and when Jessica was n't home in time for her 8:30pm curfew , Nicola called the Chapmans to see if the girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were now searching for the missing 10-year-olds and Holly and Jessica were reported missing to police .
A huge manhunt was launched with more than 400 officers working full-time and round the clock to find Holly and Jessica .
As well as house to house enquiries , the entire local area was combed for any trace of the youngsters .
Hundreds of local people volunteered along with US Air Force staff from a nearby base .
Every registered sex offender in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire was interviewed but there seemed to be no trace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ massive media appeal kept Holly and Jessica on the front pages of every paper and in every news bulletin and for 13 days no stone was left unturned .
Chillingly , Huntley himself was interviewed by reporters and even helped in the search for Holly and Jessica .
His girlfriend , Maxine Carr , who was Huntley 's alibi for the evening the girls went missing , was also keen to speak to the press .
In one interview she bragged about how much she had clearly meant to little Holly especially .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ made for her on the last day of term to thank her for being such a good teaching asssistant .
Speaking to a TV reporter , Carr says : `` No one believes they would ever run away .
`` They were very close to their families .
This is something that I will keep for the rest of my life .
`` It 's what Holly gave me on the last day of term and there 's a poem written inside saying 'to a special teaching assistant ' and that we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the future .
`` That was the kind of girl she was , she was just really lovely . ''
Her chilling slip was spotted almost instantly - she had referred to Holly in the past tense .
Only those who knew what had really happened to the best friends would know that they had been killed .
Suspicion was now starting to fall on the pair , who were taken in for questioning 12 days after Holly and Jessica disappeared .
The following day a gamekeeper made harrowing discovery - Holly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side in a ditch close to an RAF base in Suffolk , 10 miles from Soham .
On August 20 Huntley was charged with two counts of murder and Carr was charged with attempting to perverse the course of justice .
She was later charged with two counts of assissting an offender .
Huntley was jailed for at least 40 years before he is eligible for parole while Carr was jailed for three-and-a-half years .
He will not be considered for release until 2042 at the earliest .

Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman were just 10-years-old when they were killed by their school caretaker, Ian Huntley, while his girlfriend, Maxine Carr lied to the police
When best friends Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman went missing during what should have been an idyllic summer holiday, the whole country hoped for their safe return.
The 10-year-olds were inseperable and the whole community joined in the search for them when they vanished on August 4, 2002.
Jessica had left her home in Soham to go to a BBQ at Holly's. After a day of playing and enjoying food and fun with Holly's family, the girls said they were going upsairs to play.
But, without telling anyone, they snuck out of the house to go and buy sweets from a vending machine in a nearby sports centre - the typical actions of two young girls.
It was the last time either Holly or Jessica would see their families again.
As they made their way back to Holly's house, they walked past the home used by their school caretaker, Ian Huntley.
Image: PA) PA)
He spotted them and lured them into his house, claiming his girlfriend, Maxine Carr, was at home.
She worked as a teaching assistant at Holly and Jessica's school and was close to both the girls.
While the two little girls were inside, Huntley murdered them both and hid their bodies.
Meanwhile, Holly's mum, Nicola, went upstairs at 8pm to ask the girls to say bye to everyone who had been at the BBQ and was horrified to find they were both missing.
She and her husband, Kevin, frantically searched the home and nearby streets, and when Jessica wasn't home in time for her 8:30pm curfew, Nicola called the Chapmans to see if the girls were there.
Image: MMP CAMBRIDE) MMP CAMBRIDE)
Desperate, both families were now searching for the missing 10-year-olds and Holly and Jessica were reported missing to police.
A huge manhunt was launched with more than 400 officers working full-time and round the clock to find Holly and Jessica.
As well as house to house enquiries, the entire local area was combed for any trace of the youngsters.
Hundreds of local people volunteered along with US Air Force staff from a nearby base.
Every registered sex offender in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire was interviewed but there seemed to be no trace of the primary school pupils.
Image: PA) PA)
A massive media appeal kept Holly and Jessica on the front pages of every paper and in every news bulletin and for 13 days no stone was left unturned.
Chillingly, Huntley himself was interviewed by reporters and even helped in the search for Holly and Jessica.
His girlfriend, Maxine Carr, who was Huntley's alibi for the evening the girls went missing, was also keen to speak to the press.
In one interview she bragged about how much she had clearly meant to little Holly especially.
She showed reporters a card Holly had made for her on the last day of term to thank her for being such a good teaching asssistant.
Image: Press Association) Press Association)
Speaking to a TV reporter, Carr says: "No one believes they would ever run away.
"They were very close to their families. This is something that I will keep for the rest of my life.
"It's what Holly gave me on the last day of term and there's a poem written inside saying 'to a special teaching assistant' and that we will miss her and we will see her in the future.
"That was the kind of girl she was, she was just really lovely."
Her chilling slip was spotted almost instantly - she had referred to Holly in the past tense.
Image: PA Archive/PA Images) PA Archive/PA Images)
Only those who knew what had really happened to the best friends would know that they had been killed.
Suspicion was now starting to fall on the pair, who were taken in for questioning 12 days after Holly and Jessica disappeared.
The following day a gamekeeper made harrowing discovery - Holly and Jessica were found lying side by side in a ditch close to an RAF base in Suffolk, 10 miles from Soham.
On August 20 Huntley was charged with two counts of murder and Carr was charged with attempting to perverse the course of justice.
She was later charged with two counts of assissting an offender.
Huntley was jailed for at least 40 years before he is eligible for parole while Carr was jailed for three-and-a-half years.
He will not be considered for release until 2042 at the earliest.


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Eamonn Holmes explains Ruth Langsford's mystery illness as she pulls out of This Morning

Eamonn Holmes joked his wife Ruth Langsford was hiding under the cabinet , as she pulled out of Friday 's This Morning due to illness , before he ruled out specific symptoms she was suffering from .
He revealed his wife was under the weather , while exact details were not confirmed - but he did feel the need to confirm she did n't have a `` dry cough or a fever '' , reported symptoms of coronavirus .
Rochelle Humes was drafted in to replace the TV presenter , hosting the episode alongside Eamonn .
Opening the show on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absence explaining Ruth was n't feeling well .
Rochelle added that she simply needed `` a duvet day '' as viewers tuned in to find the usual host was n't presenting .
Eamonn said : `` The sharp eyes amongst you may have realised , Ruth is not here ... she 's under the counter .
`` No , she 's a wee bit under the weather , erm ... so basically she 's at home watching us . ''
As he waved to the camera , Rochelle said : `` She needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her a kiss .
The pair then introduced Friday 's guest chef Rustie Lee , who had some advice for the poorly host .
Eamonn said he was told by her : `` When you get home for Ruth put her in a bath of dettol , cos that 's Rustie 's tip , her cure for everything . ''
Later on in the show , as viewers questioned the illness , Eamonn added : `` I should point out Mrs Holmes does not have a fever or a dry cough . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` There are many other things wrong with her , but those are not two of them . ''
Rochelle said : `` Do n't start she 's not well , it 's not fair .
Ruth I 've got your back . ''
Husband Eamonn broke the news on Instagram admitting she is too unwell to come into the studio , amid concerns about coronavirus .
`` In 4 Ruth .
The Bad News is Ruth a bit under the weather today , '' he wrote .
`` The Good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up again .
A delightful friend and colleague and Always a joy to be around . ''
Ruth was also forced to pull out of her QVC show on Thursday night .
After Thursday 's briefing from prime minister Boris Johnson , sick people are being urged to self-isolate at home for seven days if they have a cough or any symptoms of deadly coronavirus , including a temperature or fever .
These are part of precautionary measures aimed at 'flattening the curve ' of the infection rate so that the already overstretched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients .
It also means that only those ill enough to be hospitalised with respiratory problems will now be tested for COVID-19 .
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV .

EAMONN AND ROCHELLE EXPLAIN WHY RUTH IS OFF THIS MORNING
EAMONN AND ROCHELLE EXPLAIN WHY RUTH IS OFF THIS MORNING
Eamonn Holmes explains Ruth Langsford's mystery illness as she pulls out of This Morning
Eamonn Holmes joked his wife Ruth Langsford was hiding under the cabinet, as she pulled out of Friday's This Morning due to illness, before he ruled out specific symptoms she was suffering from.
He revealed his wife was under the weather, while exact details were not confirmed - but he did feel the need to confirm she didn't have a "dry cough or a fever", reported symptoms of coronavirus.
Rochelle Humes was drafted in to replace the TV presenter, hosting the episode alongside Eamonn.
Opening the show on Friday morning, Eamonn quickly addressed the absence explaining Ruth wasn't feeling well.
Rochelle added that she simply needed "a duvet day" as viewers tuned in to find the usual host wasn't presenting.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Eamonn said: "The sharp eyes amongst you may have realised, Ruth is not here... she's under the counter.
"No, she's a wee bit under the weather, erm... so basically she's at home watching us."
As he waved to the camera, Rochelle said: "She needs a duvet day," before blowing her a kiss.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
The pair then introduced Friday's guest chef Rustie Lee, who had some advice for the poorly host.
Eamonn said he was told by her: "When you get home for Ruth put her in a bath of dettol, cos that's Rustie's tip, her cure for everything."
Later on in the show, as viewers questioned the illness, Eamonn added: "I should point out Mrs Holmes does not have a fever or a dry cough."
Image: ITV) ITV)
As Rochelle agreed, laughing, he added: "There are many other things wrong with her, but those are not two of them."
Rochelle said: "Don't start she's not well, it's not fair. Ruth I've got your back."
Husband Eamonn broke the news on Instagram admitting she is too unwell to come into the studio, amid concerns about coronavirus.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
"In 4 Ruth. The Bad News is Ruth a bit under the weather today," he wrote.
"The Good news is Rochelle and I will pair up again. A delightful friend and colleague and Always a joy to be around."
Ruth was also forced to pull out of her QVC show on Thursday night.
After Thursday's briefing from prime minister Boris Johnson , sick people are being urged to self-isolate at home for seven days if they have a cough or any symptoms of deadly coronavirus, including a temperature or fever.
These are part of precautionary measures aimed at 'flattening the curve' of the infection rate so that the already overstretched NHS can cope with an influx of patients.
It also means that only those ill enough to be hospitalised with respiratory problems will now be tested for COVID-19.
This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-03-13--Coronavirus: England's Test tour of Sri Lanka cancelled amid continued pandemic

England 's tour of Sri Lanka has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic , with the travelling squad set to return home as soon as possible .
Joe Root 's side were in the field at Colombo 's P Sara Oval , facing a President 's XI in a warm-up match , when the the England and Wales Cricket Board announced the news .
The game was still going ahead when the two-match Test series was formally written off , with the practice fixture abandoned during the final drinks break .
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 pandemic worsening globally , and after discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket , we have today made the decision to return our players to the U.K and postpone the forthcoming Test series between Sri Lanka and England .
`` At this time , the physical and mental well-being of our players and support teams is paramount .
We will now look to bring them home to their families as soon as possible .
These are completely unprecedented times , and decisions like this go beyond cricket .
`` We would like to thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their outstanding support and assistance throughout this situation .
We look forward to returning to Sri Lanka in the very near future to fulfil this important Test series . ''
It is understood the England and Wales Cricket Board were privately surprised at the nature of the guidance offered by the government on Thursday , leading to a placeholder statement issued that did little beyond confirming that the tour would continue `` at this stage '' .
The ECB convened further urgent meetings on the matter , with input from the Sri Lankan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Professional Cricketers ' Association representing the players ' interests .
Squad members had taken note of the growing disruption to the global sporting calendar and some were understood be unsettled by the idea of persevering with games in Galle and Colombo over the coming weeks .
As a group they were willing to observe the official guidance and attempt to focus on cricket but the it is thought the PCA adopted a sterner position on their behalf .
In a statement to PA news agency , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that : `` The PCA is part of a health advisory group that has been formed by the ECB , which includes medical experts on how to deal with the coronavirus . ''

England have ended their tour of Sri Lanka with the two Test series cancelled and players to fly home as soon as possible amid the coronavirus pandemic
England's tour of Sri Lanka has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the travelling squad set to return home as soon as possible.
Joe Root's side were in the field at Colombo's P Sara Oval, facing a President's XI in a warm-up match, when the the England and Wales Cricket Board announced the news.
The game was still going ahead when the two-match Test series was formally written off, with the practice fixture abandoned during the final drinks break.
A statement from the England and Wales Cricket Board read: "Due to the Covid-19 pandemic worsening globally, and after discussions with Sri Lanka Cricket, we have today made the decision to return our players to the U.K and postpone the forthcoming Test series between Sri Lanka and England.
Image: Popperfoto via Getty Images) Popperfoto via Getty Images)
"At this time, the physical and mental well-being of our players and support teams is paramount. We will now look to bring them home to their families as soon as possible. These are completely unprecedented times, and decisions like this go beyond cricket.
"We would like to thank our colleagues at Sri Lanka Cricket for their outstanding support and assistance throughout this situation. We look forward to returning to Sri Lanka in the very near future to fulfil this important Test series."
It is understood the England and Wales Cricket Board were privately surprised at the nature of the guidance offered by the government on Thursday, leading to a placeholder statement issued that did little beyond confirming that the tour would continue "at this stage".
The ECB convened further urgent meetings on the matter, with input from the Sri Lankan and British High Commissions as well as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Professional Cricketers' Association representing the players' interests.
Squad members had taken note of the growing disruption to the global sporting calendar and some were understood be unsettled by the idea of persevering with games in Galle and Colombo over the coming weeks.
As a group they were willing to observe the official guidance and attempt to focus on cricket but the it is thought the PCA adopted a sterner position on their behalf.
In a statement to PA news agency, the PCA were circumspect, stating only that: "The PCA is part of a health advisory group that has been formed by the ECB, which includes medical experts on how to deal with the coronavirus."