thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Brits face £1,000 fines or being detained if they refuse self-isolation

Police are set to be granted emergency powers if members of the public refuse self-isolation , it emerged tonight .
Those who flout the rules could be slapped with a £1,000 fine - or be detained .
It comes as over-70s are set to be made to go into self-isolation for four months even if they are not ill. Police in England and Wales will be given emergency powers so they can use `` reasonable force '' to detain people who may infect others , The Telegraph reports .
Under the Health Protection ( Coronavirus ) Regulation 2020 , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website , people who are suspected of having the disease can be held for 14 days .
If they leave the secure location they are taken to , they can be moved to custody before being returned to the original place of quarantine .
A £1,000 fine will greet those who do n't comply , with prison waiting for those who do not pay .
Those suspected of being infected must consent to have their throat and nose swapped , or to give a blood sample .
It is expected that the measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the next week , after over-70s were told they would have to self-isolate at some point .
They will be rolled out as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and the death toll continue to rise in the UK .
On Sunday afternoon it was announced that the coronavirus death toll in the UK has reached 35 - and three of these victims were being treated at the same NHS Trust .
More patients died of the virus today at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust , Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in Greater Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS Trust across Surrey and parts of south London .
Now three people have died of Covid-19 at each of these groups .
The total death toll in the country has increased more than 50 % in the last 24 hours .
Twenty-two other NHS Trusts have recorded at least one death each since the start of the month .
Many of these patients were elderly , and had underlying health conditions .
Other drastic action potentially being considered by the authorities in a bid to control the outbreak included the early release @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Officers Association general secretary Steve Gillan described the coronavirus situation in prisons as “ unprecedented ” for both prisoners and staff .
When asked if releasing some prisoners was in the contingency plan , Mr Gillan said : “ Not as yet , but previous governments have done what was called an executive release of prisoners , that may come in the future to free up spaces in prisons.
” He explained this could be in the form of temporary release or the release of prisoners towards the end of their sentences .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ powers to look at low-risk category prisoners and just release them as that executive release , ” he added .

Details of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulation 2020, which were published on the government's website, declare that Brits who do not abide by quarantine rules can be fined and then imprisoned
Coronavirus: Brits face £1,000 fines or being detained if they refuse self-isolation
Police are set to be granted emergency powers if members of the public refuse self-isolation, it emerged tonight.
Those who flout the rules could be slapped with a £1,000 fine - or be detained.
It comes as over-70s are set to be made to go into self-isolation for four months even if they are not ill.
Police in England and Wales will be given emergency powers so they can use "reasonable force" to detain people who may infect others, The Telegraph reports.
Under the Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulation 2020, which have been published on the government's website, people who are suspected of having the disease can be held for 14 days.
If they leave the secure location they are taken to, they can be moved to custody before being returned to the original place of quarantine.
A £1,000 fine will greet those who don't comply, with prison waiting for those who do not pay.
Image: Andrew Parsons / 10 Downing Street) Andrew Parsons / 10 Downing Street)
Those suspected of being infected must consent to have their throat and nose swabbed, or to give a blood sample.
It is expected that the measures will be announced at some point over the next week, after over-70s were told they would have to self-isolate at some point.
They will be rolled out as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and the death toll continue to rise in the UK.
On Sunday afternoon it was announced that the coronavirus death toll in the UK has reached 35 - and three of these victims were being treated at the same NHS Trust.
Image: Getty Images/Johner RF) Getty Images/Johner RF)
More patients died of the virus today at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in Greater Manchester and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust across Surrey and parts of south London. Now three people have died of Covid-19 at each of these groups.
The total death toll in the country has increased more than 50% in the last 24 hours.
Twenty-two other NHS Trusts have recorded at least one death each since the start of the month. Many of these patients were elderly, and had underlying health conditions.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Other drastic action potentially being considered by the authorities in a bid to control the outbreak included the early release of prisoners.
On Sunday, Prison Officers Association general secretary Steve Gillan described the coronavirus situation in prisons as “unprecedented” for both prisoners and staff.
When asked if releasing some prisoners was in the contingency plan, Mr Gillan said: “Not as yet, but previous governments have done what was called an executive release of prisoners, that may come in the future to free up spaces in prisons.”
He explained this could be in the form of temporary release or the release of prisoners towards the end of their sentences.
“The secretary of state has the powers to look at low-risk category prisoners and just release them as that executive release,” he added.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Under-funded NHS is lacking ventilators and intensive care doctors

British manufacturers are being urged to start making ventilators as the Government battles to tackle the coronavirus outbreak .
Production lines will be switched so they can build the vital medical devices to help keep Covid-19 victims alive , Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed .
He vowed “ we will stop at nothing ” in tackling the disease as he outlined a series of extraordinary measures currently being considered .
Shops other than supermarkets and pharmacies could be shut , while over-70s will be asked in the coming weeks to stay indoors for up to four months , he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital wards with ventilators in rooms .
Mr Hancock said : “ The thing the NHS needs now more than anything else is more ventilators .
We start with around 5,000 – we think we need many times more than that , and we are saying if you produce a ventilator then we will buy it.
” However , British Medical Association chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said the UK ’ s lack of ventilators was “ a result of a decade of under-funding ” and Britain ’ s “ starting position has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
The UK is 24th out of 31 other European nations in a comparison of the number of critical care beds available per 100,000 people .
Rival nations are vying to buy or produce more ventilators .
Italy faces a dramatic shortage while Germany has ordered an additional 10,000 devices .
Dr Nagpaul said : “ We have about a quarter of the critical care beds that Germany has , so it ’ s really critical that we now see transparently what plans the Government has to expand that capacity.
” Doctors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Whilst NHS hospitals make emergency plans the elephant in the room is the lack of highly trained intensive care nurses and doctors .
“ The NHS faces this pandemic on a background of severe understaffing with almost 43,000 nurse and 10,000 doctor vacancies .
“ It is pointless acquiring new ventilators without enough highly trained staff.
” A ventilator is a medical device that provides a patient with oxygen when they are unable to breathe on their own .
They cost around £15,400 .
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some time now the point about ventilators and we need to buy up those ventilators , we should have been doing that weeks ago.
” Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make his plea to firms today .
The move could include assembly lines at firms like JCB and Rolls-Royce .
In a statement yesterday , JCB chairman Lord Anthony Bamford said : “ We have research teams actively looking at the request .
“ It ’ s unclear as yet if we can assist , but we will do whatever we can to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreak was a “ national priority ” , adding : “ We ’ re calling on the manufacturing industry and all those with relevant expertise who might be able to help to come together to help the country tackle this national crisis.
” Engineers have already been asked to draw up plans to quickly produce more of the systems , amid concerns critical care facilities will come under intense pressure as the Covid-19 crisis intensifies .
NHS chief Simon Stevens said : “ We need every part of society and every industry to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Unite union assistant general secretary Steve Turner said : “ The calls for the car industry and others to switch to the production of ventilators and other essential equipment for our NHS will be met positively . ''
Negotiations are also taking place with private health firms about access to their hospital beds .
And Britain ’ s biggest independent hotel group said it could turn its properties into temporary hospitals if the NHS needs extra beds .
Best Western Great Britain – who have seen a raft of cancellations – will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Executive Rob Paterson said : “ We would be willing to take unprecedented steps to support the national effort.
” Meanwhile , Steve Gillan , Prison Officers ’ Association general secretary , suggested “ low-risk ” inmates could be freed if the pandemic puts pressure on the justice system .
“ The Secretary of State has the powers to look at low-risk category prisoners and just release them , ” he said .
“ At the moment in the Category D estate there are about 4,000 prisoners .
”

CHAIR OF THE BMA DR CHAAND NAGPAUL SAYS THERE SHOULD BE RAPID TESTING OF DOCTORS FOR #COVID19.
CHAIR OF THE BMA DR CHAAND NAGPAUL SAYS THERE SHOULD BE RAPID TESTING OF DOCTORS FOR #COVID19.
Under-funding over a decade means NHS is lacking equipment and intensive care doctors - the government now wants factories to switch up production line in bid to battle disease
British manufacturers are being urged to start making ventilators as the Government battles to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Production lines will be switched so they can build the vital medical devices to help keep Covid-19 victims alive, Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed.
He vowed “we will stop at nothing” in tackling the disease as he outlined a series of extraordinary measures currently being considered.
Shops other than supermarkets and pharmacies could be shut, while over-70s will be asked in the coming weeks to stay indoors for up to four months, he said.
Empty hotels could be converted into hospital wards with ventilators in rooms.
Mr Hancock said: “The thing the NHS needs now more than anything else is more ventilators. We start with around 5,000 – we think we need many times more than that, and we are saying if you produce a ventilator then we will buy it.”
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However, British Medical Association chairman Dr Chaand Nagpaul said the UK’s lack of ventilators was “a result of a decade of under-funding” and Britain’s “starting position has been far worse than many other European nations”.
The UK is 24th out of 31 other European nations in a comparison of the number of critical care beds available per 100,000 people.
Rival nations are vying to buy or produce more ventilators. Italy faces a dramatic shortage while Germany has ordered an additional 10,000 devices.
Dr Nagpaul said: “We have about a quarter of the critical care beds that Germany has, so it’s really critical that we now see transparently what plans the Government has to expand that capacity.”
Doctors’ Association UK chairman Dr Rinesh Parmar said: “Whilst NHS hospitals make emergency plans the elephant in the room is the lack of highly trained intensive care nurses and doctors.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“The NHS faces this pandemic on a background of severe understaffing with almost 43,000 nurse and 10,000 doctor vacancies.
“It is pointless acquiring new ventilators without enough highly trained staff.”
A ventilator is a medical device that provides a patient with oxygen when they are unable to breathe on their own. They cost around £15,400.
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth said: “We have been making for some time now the point about ventilators and we need to buy up those ventilators, we should have been doing that weeks ago.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will make his plea to firms today. The move could include assembly lines at firms like JCB and Rolls-Royce. In a statement yesterday, JCB chairman Lord Anthony Bamford said: “We have research teams actively looking at the request.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
“It’s unclear as yet if we can assist, but we will do whatever we can to help.”
A No10 spokesman said the outbreak was a “national priority”, adding: “ We’re calling on the manufacturing industry and all those with relevant expertise who might be able to help to come together to help the country tackle this national crisis.”
Engineers have already been asked to draw up plans to quickly produce more of the systems, amid concerns critical care facilities will come under intense pressure as the Covid-19 crisis intensifies.
NHS chief Simon Stevens said: “We need every part of society and every industry to ask what they can do to help.”
Unite union assistant general secretary Steve Turner said: “The calls for the car industry and others to switch to the production of ventilators and other essential equipment for our NHS will be met positively."
Negotiations are also taking place with private health firms about access to their hospital beds. And Britain’s biggest independent hotel group said it could turn its properties into temporary hospitals if the NHS needs extra beds.
Best Western Great Britain – who have seen a raft of cancellations – will discuss the move this week.
Chief Executive Rob Paterson said: “We would be willing to take unprecedented steps to support the national effort.”
Meanwhile, Steve Gillan, Prison Officers’ Association general secretary, suggested “low-risk” inmates could be freed if the pandemic puts pressure on the justice system. “The Secretary of State has the powers to look at low-risk category prisoners and just release them,” he said. “At the moment in the Category D estate there are about 4,000 prisoners.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Urgent action needed as elderly face months of self-isolation

Charity bosses and union chiefs have demanded urgent action to keep pensioners supplied with food , medicines and essentials when they go into self-isolation .
The call came after Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned millions of people over-70 will have to hide themselves away for four months in a bid to avoid being hit by coronavirus .
He refused to reveal exactly when the plan would swing into action , but said it would be in the “ coming weeks ” .
But Age UK urged the Government to bring in an action plan within days .
• The UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 35 , including the youngest , Nick Matthews , 59 .
• British tourists were scrambling to get on planes around the world .
• Mr Hancock admitted there were not enough ventilators for hospitals .
• UK horse racing will be behind closed doors until the end of March , with a decision on next month ’ s Grand National to be made soon .
• All pubs and bars and bars in Ireland will shut for at least two weeks .
• Italy recorded 368 new coronavirus deaths – its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England warned in a leaked secret paper the epidemic in the UK will last until next spring and could lead to 7.9 million people hospitalised .
It is the first time health chiefs have admitted what many had feared .
The paper said : “ As many as 80 % of the population are expected to be infected with Covid-19 in the next 12 months , and up to 15 % ( 7.9 million people ) may require hospitalisation.
” Age UK called for measures including a guaranteed food supply , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for lonely residents and advice on how collect pensions and prescriptions during self-isolation .
It also demanded clarity on how strict it would be .
Charity director Caroline Abrahams said : “ It is a national emergency .
We need to get all this nailed down within a week .
“ There will be significant numbers of older people on their own so it ’ s crucial that there ’ s enough of a system to make sure they manage .
We are not sure what this stay at home policy means yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing measures ?
“ How restrictive is this ?
It ’ s really important the Government makes that clear .
There will be a long list of things to think about .
Who picks up my medication ?
Who walks my dog ?
Can I get someone to fix my boiler ?
“ People are anxious .
The sooner we can get some clarification the better.
” Labour MP Rachael Maskell , the chairman of Ageing and Older People All-Party Parliamentary Group , said she hopes an “ army of volunteers ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But she also called for town halls to draw up registers of vulnerable pensioners in their area .
Ms Maskell said : “ Before the storm comes it ’ s really important to get those channels up and running .
If there ’ s a one-stop helpline that would make it simple.
” But the GMB Union slammed Mr Hancock for confirming the isolation measures for over-70s would be brought in without full details .
National Secretary Rehana Azam said : “ GMB is calling for an urgent taskforce to bring unions , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and deliver proper plans to protect older people.
” Luton North Labour MP Sarah Owen added : “ Care workers and patients need to be reassured they will have all the resources , including food and protective equipment , so they can continue providing vital care , especially to the elderly and disabled who can ’ t leave home.
” Mr Hancock admitted the isolation plan was a “ big ask ” of pensioners .
But he added : “ It ’ s for their self-protection.
” Pressed on why he did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plane , he replied : “ We do not want formally to say yet that people should do that and the reason for this length of time to stay self-isolated is very long , and we do know that if you ask people to do this sort of thing then they can tire of it.
” Mr Hancock also urged shoppers to avoid panic buying – as more shelves in supermarkets were yesterday emptied of loo rolls and hand cleaners .
He said : “ I understand why people may be stocking up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Stores , including Tesco , Sainsbury ’ s and Asda , yesterday took the unusual step of issuing a joint plea to shoppers not to buy more than they need .
A letter published in national newspapers said : “ We understand your concerns but buying more than is needed can sometimes mean that others will be left without .
“ There is enough for everyone if we all work together.
” Paul Hunter , professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia warned coronavirus “ will be around forever ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public to hear it could last for 12 months , people are going to be really upset .
But it will become less severe over time , as immunity builds up.
” Boris Johnson will tomorrow chair a COBRA meeting to discuss shielding elderly and vulnerable people , household isolation and mass gatherings as the crisis escalates .
The US Federal Reserve tonight cut interest rates to 0 % in a bid to help shore up the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic .

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Charity bosses and unions chiefs are demanding action to keep pensioners supplied with food, medicines and essentials during self-isolating with coronavirus
Charity bosses and union chiefs have demanded urgent action to keep pensioners supplied with food, medicines and essentials when they go into self-isolation.
The call came after Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned millions of people over-70 will have to hide themselves away for four months in a bid to avoid being hit by coronavirus.
He refused to reveal exactly when the plan would swing into action, but said it would be in the “coming weeks”.
But Age UK urged the Government to bring in an action plan within days.
In other developments:
The UK death toll from Covid-19 rose by 14 to 35, including the youngest, Nick Matthews, 59.
British tourists were scrambling to get on planes around the world.
Mr Hancock admitted there were not enough ventilators for hospitals.
UK horse racing will be behind closed doors until the end of March, with a decision on next month’s Grand National to be made soon.
All pubs and bars and bars in Ireland will shut for at least two weeks.
Italy recorded 368 new coronavirus deaths – its largest number in a day. Public Health England warned in a leaked secret paper the epidemic in the UK will last until next spring and could lead to 7.9 million people hospitalised.
Image: BBC/AFP via Getty Images) BBC/AFP via Getty Images)
It is the first time health chiefs have admitted what many had feared.
The paper said: “As many as 80% of the population are expected to be infected with Covid-19 in the next 12 months, and up to 15% (7.9 million people) may require hospitalisation.”
Age UK called for measures including a guaranteed food supply, a register of vulnerable pensioners, a helpline for lonely residents and advice on how collect pensions and prescriptions during self-isolation.
It also demanded clarity on how strict it would be. Charity director Caroline Abrahams said: “It is a national emergency. We need to get all this nailed down within a week.
Image: PA) PA)
“There will be significant numbers of older people on their own so it’s crucial that there’s enough of a system to make sure they manage. We are not sure what this stay at home policy means yet. Can people visit if they respect social distancing measures?
“How restrictive is this? It’s really important the Government makes that clear. There will be a long list of things to think about. Who picks up my medication? Who walks my dog? Can I get someone to fix my boiler?
“People are anxious. The sooner we can get some clarification the better.”
Labour MP Rachael Maskell, the chairman of Ageing and Older People All-Party Parliamentary Group, said she hopes an “army of volunteers” will step up to support efforts.
But she also called for town halls to draw up registers of vulnerable pensioners in their area.
Ms Maskell said: “Before the storm comes it’s really important to get those channels up and running. If there’s a one-stop helpline that would make it simple.”
But the GMB Union slammed Mr Hancock for confirming the isolation measures for over-70s would be brought in without full details.
National Secretary Rehana Azam said: “GMB is calling for an urgent taskforce to bring unions, councils and care providers together to draw up and deliver proper plans to protect older people.”
Luton North Labour MP Sarah Owen added: “Care workers and patients need to be reassured they will have all the resources, including food and protective equipment, so they can continue providing vital care, especially to the elderly and disabled who can’t leave home.”
Image: Mario Pietrangeli / BACKGRID) Mario Pietrangeli / BACKGRID)
Mr Hancock admitted the isolation plan was a “big ask” of pensioners. But he added: “It’s for their self-protection.”
Pressed on why he did not give any starting dates for the plane, he replied: “We do not want formally to say yet that people should do that and the reason for this length of time to stay self-isolated is very long, and we do know that if you ask people to do this sort of thing then they can tire of it.”
Mr Hancock also urged shoppers to avoid panic buying – as more shelves in supermarkets were yesterday emptied of loo rolls and hand cleaners.
He said: “I understand why people may be stocking up but people have got to behave responsibly.”
Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
Stores, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda, yesterday took the unusual step of issuing a joint plea to shoppers not to buy more than they need.
A letter published in national newspapers said: “We understand your concerns but buying more than is needed can sometimes mean that others will be left without.
“There is enough for everyone if we all work together.”
Paul Hunter, professor of medicine at the University of East Anglia warned coronavirus “will be around forever”.
He added: “For the public to hear it could last for 12 months, people are going to be really upset. But it will become less severe over time, as immunity builds up.”
Boris Johnson will tomorrow chair a COBRA meeting to discuss shielding elderly and vulnerable people, household isolation and mass gatherings as the crisis escalates.
The US Federal Reserve tonight cut interest rates to 0% in a bid to help shore up the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--James Milner's brilliant response to Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's 'self-isolation' video

James Milner has joked with Liverpool team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as they compare self-isolation activities .
The whole of the Premeir League has shut down with clubs not even training as they look to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
But Oxlade-Chamberlain tried to put an entertaining spin on things by sharing a video of him and celebrity girlfriend Perrie Edwards dancing in sync to pass the time .
Milner , who has often been mocked for his less than exciting lifestyle , responded with a video of himself rationing out tea bags .
The nation has gone into panic mode @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as families stock up .
He said : `` Hey Alex_OxChambo Barrels of laughs here in the Milner household as well - rationing the tea bags for the week # crazydays # somuchtogetonwith # notgotthemovestocompete '' The outbreak of coronavirus has put this season 's Premier League in jeopardy .
Liverpool are primed to end their 30 year wait for a title and , even if the league is prematurely curtailed , there is little objection to the title heading to Anfield .
Manager Jurgen Klopp has been a big advocate of putting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comments drawing plenty of praise .
`` If it ’ s a choice between football and the good of the wider society , it ’ s no contest .
Really , it isn ’ t , '' said the German .
`` Today ’ s decision and announcement is being implemented with the motive of keeping people safe .
Because of that we support it completely . ''
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi are two of the most high profile cases in English football thus far .
The Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recommence in early April , but may believe this to be an ambitious date .
A decision is expected from UEFA this week as they make big decisions over the future of this summer 's European Championships as well as the Champions League and Europa League .

Liverpool's players are currently in self-isolation but that hasn't stopped Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having fun, although James Milner couldn't quite match his energy levels
James Milner has joked with Liverpool team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as they compare self-isolation activities.
The whole of the Premeir League has shut down with clubs not even training as they look to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
But Oxlade-Chamberlain tried to put an entertaining spin on things by sharing a video of him and celebrity girlfriend Perrie Edwards dancing in sync to pass the time.
Milner, who has often been mocked for his less than exciting lifestyle, responded with a video of himself rationing out tea bags.
The nation has gone into panic mode with shops around the country being cleared as families stock up.
He said: "Hey Alex_OxChambo Barrels of laughs here in the Milner household as well - rationing the tea bags for the week #crazydays #somuchtogetonwith #notgotthemovestocompete"
The outbreak of coronavirus has put this season's Premier League in jeopardy.
Liverpool are primed to end their 30 year wait for a title and, even if the league is prematurely curtailed, there is little objection to the title heading to Anfield.
Image: Perrie Edwards/Instagram) Perrie Edwards/Instagram)
Manager Jurgen Klopp has been a big advocate of putting public safety before football with his recent comments drawing plenty of praise.
"If it’s a choice between football and the good of the wider society, it’s no contest. Really, it isn’t," said the German.
"Today’s decision and announcement is being implemented with the motive of keeping people safe. Because of that we support it completely."
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi are two of the most high profile cases in English football thus far.
The Premier League has currently stated that games will recommence in early April, but may believe this to be an ambitious date.
A decision is expected from UEFA this week as they make big decisions over the future of this summer's European Championships as well as the Champions League and Europa League.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: FA Cup in major jeopardy with concerns it may have to be sacrificed

The FA Cup is in serious jeopardy with no decision on whether it can go ahead expected until next month .
Football Association bosses are determined to make sure it gets finished as the world ’ s oldest cup competition is already at the quarter final stage .
But there is concern about when it can be completed and there are unlikely to be any real clues until next month at the earliest as to when and if it can go ahead .
There have been suggestions that the final could be staged instead of the Community Shield or the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the FA insist no serious plans have been discussed because they do not know what the future holds .
The FA are in a similar position to the Premier League and EFL as they are in a holding pattern especially until UEFA ’ s crisis summit on Tuesday when it is expected they will postpone Euro 2020 for a year .
They are also likely to make the Champions League and Europa League one-off ties to try and make sure they can be completed with the finals already booked at the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the reality is that no-one knows when football will return and even though games have only been postponed until April 3/4 , privately all the bodies admit it is almost unthinkable they will return then .
Even playing behind closed doors is not a solution if any of the clubs then catch the virus and have to go into a period of self isolation .
The FA Cup has a huge tradition and FA bosses will battle hard like the Premier League and EFL to maintain competition .
Leicester 's tie with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal 's trip to Sheffield United and Norwich against Manchester United were due for next weekend but have already been postponed .
The doubt now is when they will be played - if at all .
The 148 year old competition was put on hold for the two World Wars but now faces its first major doubt since then .

The FA Cup could be one of the casualties as authorities look to reschedule the calendar with the coronavirus causing a lengthy stop to domestic football
Coronavirus: FA Cup in major jeopardy with concerns it may have to be sacrificed
The FA Cup is in serious jeopardy with no decision on whether it can go ahead expected until next month.
Football Association bosses are determined to make sure it gets finished as the world’s oldest cup competition is already at the quarter final stage.
But there is concern about when it can be completed and there are unlikely to be any real clues until next month at the earliest as to when and if it can go ahead.
There have been suggestions that the final could be staged instead of the Community Shield or the ties completed in a mini tournament but the FA insist no serious plans have been discussed because they do not know what the future holds.
Image: PA) PA)
The FA are in a similar position to the Premier League and EFL as they are in a holding pattern especially until UEFA’s crisis summit on Tuesday when it is expected they will postpone Euro 2020 for a year.
They are also likely to make the Champions League and Europa League one-off ties to try and make sure they can be completed with the finals already booked at the end of May in Istanbul and Gdansk respectively.
But the reality is that no-one knows when football will return and even though games have only been postponed until April 3/4, privately all the bodies admit it is almost unthinkable they will return then.
Even playing behind closed doors is not a solution if any of the clubs then catch the virus and have to go into a period of self isolation.
The FA Cup has a huge tradition and FA bosses will battle hard like the Premier League and EFL to maintain competition.
Leicester's tie with Chelsea, Newcastle against Manchester City, Arsenal's trip to Sheffield United and Norwich against Manchester United were due for next weekend but have already been postponed.
The doubt now is when they will be played - if at all. The 148 year old competition was put on hold for the two World Wars but now faces its first major doubt since then.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: AC Milan loanee Asmir Begovic details life in virus-hit Italy

The streets are completely empty , the city is in total lockdown and Milan looks like the scene from a horror movie .
It ’ s a nightmare picture painted of what is happening in Italy and what could quickly follow in the UK too as the coronavirus continues to take grip on everyday life .
Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is caught in the middle of it on loan at AC Milan .
Milan is in the worst affected region of the worst affected country in Europe , the new continental epicentre of the global pandemic .
Football - along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been shut down .
“ It ’ s a total lockdown , ” said the 32-year-old from his home in the heart of the city .
“ The streets are deserted .
The only thing open are supermarkets .
You can get a little bit of food and then it ’ s straight back to your home .
It ’ s crazy .
“ It ’ s a big city , I live in the city and you think it ’ s a movie .
People have said it ’ s like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve never seen anything like it before .
I ’ m not sure people understand how bad it is here .
“ It ’ s hit Italy very hard .
What the reason is for that I don ’ t know - maybe the medicine side of things .
`` But it ’ s hit the country hard .
You feel for the country , with a lot of deaths and people being infected .
It ’ s devastating and heartbreaking for the people .
“ Now you see other clubs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels like a nightmare and you can only hope that everything goes back to normal as soon as possible.
” Football is like a religion in Milan And , while it is an afterthought when countless lives are at stake , the whole of the sport has been shutdown and by By Sunday seven players from Serie A had tested positive for the virus .
No-one to date has tested positive at AC Milan but Begovic revealed how quickly things escalated and what it is like for a footballer when there is no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ It was one thing after the next .
It was literally happening daily , things developed so quickly from games being on , to games behind closed doors and then games are off .
“ There was a debate as to whether we should play at all .
We played behind closed doors , which wasn ’ t a great experience at all .
`` Then the next day we were in , then we were off and then everything was shut down .
It happened so quickly .
This week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re in lockdown .
The whole city in lockdown , no restaurants past 6pm and now everything ’ s closed .
It literally happened so quickly , one step after another .
`` It ’ s just a waiting game at the moment .
“ We ’ re not training now .
We ’ re not due back until the 23rd at the moment but that looks as if it might get changed and extended .
“ No-one has tested positive at Milan .
Now they ’ ve sent us away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see you when we see you.
’ “ Those are the measures that people have to take , they are the orders and we obey them and that ’ s it .
“ It ’ s so strange not being able to train .
You try to do other things but there ’ s only so much Netflix you can watch .
`` I try to keep busy , I ’ m trying to record some podcasts , keep myself ticking over and to not get down too much and patiently wait for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple of years at Bournemouth , Begovic admitted he had “ rekindled his fire and love ” of the game , first at Qarabag in Azerbaijan and now back at the very top with AC Milan .
He has also always been a deep thinker , as well as a good talker and believes football must have a strong voice to help society as a whole and bring joy back to the people when the current health crisis allows .
“ Football has such an important voice , ” he said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our world today .
It can really bring people together .
It can cause issues too .
But in difficult times like this , football can really use its power to have a really positive spin .
“ It can bring the joy back to people .
It ’ s a way of life , people love football and it ’ s a really good way of being able to use that power and strength in a really positive way .
”

EXCLUSIVE: The Bosnian international goalkeeper is currently on loan at San Siro, and has described Milan as being like a "ghost city" amid the coronavirus pandemic
The streets are completely empty, the city is in total lockdown and Milan looks like the scene from a horror movie.
It’s a nightmare picture painted of what is happening in Italy and what could quickly follow in the UK too as the coronavirus continues to take grip on everyday life.
Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is caught in the middle of it on loan at AC Milan.
Milan is in the worst affected region of the worst affected country in Europe, the new continental epicentre of the global pandemic.
Football - along with pretty much everything else - has been shut down.
“It’s a total lockdown,” said the 32-year-old from his home in the heart of the city.
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“The streets are deserted. The only thing open are supermarkets. You can get a little bit of food and then it’s straight back to your home. It’s crazy.
“It’s a big city, I live in the city and you think it’s a movie. People have said it’s like a movie scene and it really is. I’ve never seen anything like it before. I’m not sure people understand how bad it is here.
“It’s hit Italy very hard. What the reason is for that I don’t know - maybe the medicine side of things.
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"But it’s hit the country hard. You feel for the country, with a lot of deaths and people being infected. It’s devastating and heartbreaking for the people.
“Now you see other clubs, fellow players getting it and it feels like a nightmare and you can only hope that everything goes back to normal as soon as possible.”
Football is like a religion in Milan And, while it is an afterthought when countless lives are at stake, the whole of the sport has been shutdown and by
By Sunday seven players from Serie A had tested positive for the virus.
No-one to date has tested positive at AC Milan but Begovic revealed how quickly things escalated and what it is like for a footballer when there is no football to be played.
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He said: “It was one thing after the next. It was literally happening daily, things developed so quickly from games being on, to games behind closed doors and then games are off.
“There was a debate as to whether we should play at all. We played behind closed doors, which wasn’t a great experience at all.
"Then the next day we were in, then we were off and then everything was shut down. It happened so quickly. This week has been the climax.
“Then you’re in lockdown. The whole city in lockdown, no restaurants past 6pm and now everything’s closed. It literally happened so quickly, one step after another.
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"It’s just a waiting game at the moment.
“We’re not training now. We’re not due back until the 23rd at the moment but that looks as if it might get changed and extended.
“No-one has tested positive at Milan. Now they’ve sent us away and said: ‘we’ll see you when we see you.’
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“Those are the measures that people have to take, they are the orders and we obey them and that’s it.
“It’s so strange not being able to train. You try to do other things but there’s only so much Netflix you can watch.
"I try to keep busy, I’m trying to record some podcasts, keep myself ticking over and to not get down too much and patiently wait for normality to resume.”
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After a frustrating couple of years at Bournemouth, Begovic admitted he had “rekindled his fire and love” of the game, first at Qarabag in Azerbaijan and now back at the very top with AC Milan.
He has also always been a deep thinker, as well as a good talker and believes football must have a strong voice to help society as a whole and bring joy back to the people when the current health crisis allows.
“Football has such an important voice,” he said.
“Sport in general has such a power in our world today. It can really bring people together. It can cause issues too. But in difficult times like this, football can really use its power to have a really positive spin.
“It can bring the joy back to people. It’s a way of life, people love football and it’s a really good way of being able to use that power and strength in a really positive way.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Football stars want to play season to a finish insists Asmir Begovic

Players are calling on football ’ s authorities to find a solution to get the season finished .
Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic , currently on loan at AC Milan , spoke up for the feeling of many who insist the Premier League and every league across Europe should not be abandoned .
That is also the feeling in Premier League dressing rooms up and down the country with players wanting to carry on and finish their domestic campaigns even if it takes months .
The majority of Europe ’ s top leagues have suspended their seasons .
And Premier League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contingency plans with Euro 2020 expected to be postponed until next summer following a UEFA crisis meeting tomorrow .
West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady sparked fury at the weekend when she called for the English season to be declared “ null and void ” .
And Begovic insists it is vital the season is decided “ on the pitch ” whenever the suspension is lifted .
He said : “ There has to be a solution and hopefully the decision makers will see it that way .
“ We have to finish the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s going to be a different way but there ’ s got to be a positive way to end all of this .
“ First and foremost we have to shut everything down , get this virus under control , get everyone fit and healthy and I think the sooner everything gets shut down , the sooner this will all be over .
“ Then it ’ s just a way of trying to fit in all of the games .
I really don ’ t like it when people talk about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind closed doors because , ultimately , we ’ re competitors .
The fans want to see it out on the pitch .
“ There has to be a way of deciding things on the pitch - promotion , relegation , Champions League places , championships and that ’ s the way we have to do it .
“ We could have a football feast .
Six or seven weeks of games every night and rekindling the fun of the game .
It ’ s a difficult time for everyone , especially here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a way football can really empower everything and bring joy back to the people.
” The 20 Premier League clubs will discuss playing behind closed doors , finishing the season early with potentially no relegation and even the league going up to 22 clubs .
Begovic , who has already played one game behind closed doors , said : “ I don ’ t think it ’ s a solution .
It ’ s a collective thing .
People lose out on the experience - players , staff and , of course @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a religion , it ’ s a culture , it ’ s a way of life .
“ It was strange playing behind closed doors .
Playing in the San Siro when it ’ s empty , you are used to having the fans , when you ’ re the home team you get a crowd advantage , people push you and support you .
“ It was so quiet .
The buzz wasn ’ t there , the adrenalin wasn ’ t there and it definitely hurt as the home team .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the other team and it wasn ’ t any fun either .
“ I ’ d rather just delay everything and get the fans in there .
The game as we know it , it ’ s with fans , they ’ re part of the whole package .
“ There has to be a way of packing everything in , whether that ’ s a short pre-season next year , but we ’ ll see what decisions are made in the next few days .
“ The players could cope with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We can play every three days .
I ’ ve been in England for many years with the Christmas period and it ’ s tricky but we ’ ve got squads now , players are so fit and we ’ ve had some rest now .
”

EXCLUSIVE: AC Milan's on-loan goalkeeper Asmir Begovic believes it's vital the season is decided 'on the pitch' whenever the suspension on football is lifted
Players are calling on football’s authorities to find a solution to get the season finished.
Bournemouth goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, currently on loan at AC Milan, spoke up for the feeling of many who insist the Premier League and every league across Europe should not be abandoned.
That is also the feeling in Premier League dressing rooms up and down the country with players wanting to carry on and finish their domestic campaigns even if it takes months.
The majority of Europe’s top leagues have suspended their seasons.
And Premier League bosses will meet on Thursday to discuss contingency plans with Euro 2020 expected to be postponed until next summer following a UEFA crisis meeting tomorrow.
Image: AFLO/PA Images) AFLO/PA Images)
West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady sparked fury at the weekend when she called for the English season to be declared “null and void”.
And Begovic insists it is vital the season is decided “on the pitch” whenever the suspension is lifted.
He said: “There has to be a solution and hopefully the decision makers will see it that way.
“We have to finish the season, in my opinion. It’s going to be a different way but there’s got to be a positive way to end all of this.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“First and foremost we have to shut everything down, get this virus under control, get everyone fit and healthy and I think the sooner everything gets shut down, the sooner this will all be over.
“Then it’s just a way of trying to fit in all of the games. I really don’t like it when people talk about cancelling, I don’t like behind closed doors because, ultimately, we’re competitors. The fans want to see it out on the pitch.
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“There has to be a way of deciding things on the pitch - promotion, relegation, Champions League places, championships and that’s the way we have to do it.
“We could have a football feast. Six or seven weeks of games every night and rekindling the fun of the game. It’s a difficult time for everyone, especially here in Italy and I think there’s a way football can really empower everything and bring joy back to the people.”
Image: PA Images) PA Images)
The 20 Premier League clubs will discuss playing behind closed doors, finishing the season early with potentially no relegation and even the league going up to 22 clubs.
Begovic, who has already played one game behind closed doors, said: “I don’t think it’s a solution. It’s a collective thing. People lose out on the experience - players, staff and, of course, the fans. It’s a religion, it’s a culture, it’s a way of life.
“It was strange playing behind closed doors. Playing in the San Siro when it’s empty, you are used to having the fans, when you’re the home team you get a crowd advantage, people push you and support you.
“It was so quiet. The buzz wasn’t there, the adrenalin wasn’t there and it definitely hurt as the home team. We were talking to the players on the other team and it wasn’t any fun either.
“I’d rather just delay everything and get the fans in there. The game as we know it, it’s with fans, they’re part of the whole package.
“There has to be a way of packing everything in, whether that’s a short pre-season next year, but we’ll see what decisions are made in the next few days.
“The players could cope with it at all. We love to play. We can play every three days. I’ve been in England for many years with the Christmas period and it’s tricky but we’ve got squads now, players are so fit and we’ve had some rest now.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Premier League stars concerned about returning to training this week

Worried Premier League stars are concerned about returning to training this week as the escalating coronavirus crisis continues .
Around half the top flight ’ s clubs are set to welcome back players on Monday or Tuesday after it was finally confirmed last Friday that games would be suspended until April 4 .
But a number of players fear it is too soon even to go back to training amid calls for social distancing .
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was the highest profile casualty of the Coronavirus last Thursday while Chelsea , Leicester , Bournemouth and Manchester City all revealed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their playing staff in self-isolation .
Italy remains under lockdown while in Spain , Real Madrid 's stars were among several to add their voices to a # stayathome campaign on social media to prevent the Covid-19 virus from spreading .
In England , the clubs expected to be back in training this week are Aston Villa , Brighton , Burnley , Manchester City , Manchester United , Sheffield United , Southampton , Tottenham , West Ham and Wolves .
Clubs are adamant they are continuing to follow government advice but that advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issue it - has been heavily criticised by players .
Aston Villa keeper Pepe Reina told Spanish daily Marca : “ It was crazy to keep playing .
We must all take this seriously .
`` The other countries most affected have already taken their radical measures and we have to go down that path .
“ England can not close its eyes and look the other way .
Life and the health of all is much more important than any sport.
” Derby striker Wayne Rooney declared in The Sunday Times : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Why did it take Mikel Arteta to get ill for the game in England to do the right thing ?
“ For players , staff and their families it has been a worrying week — one in which you felt a lack of leadership from the government and from the FA and Premier League .
“ After the emergency meeting , at last the right decision was made — until then it almost felt like footballers in England were being treated like guinea pigs .
“ I know how I feel .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ through me because I ’ ve had to play when it ’ s not safe , and they get seriously ill , I ’ d have to think hard about ever playing again .
I would never forgive the authorities.
” And West Ham ’ s Angelo Ogbonna told Italy ’ s Corriere della Serra : “ It was almost as if they wanted to ignore such a serious problem ... [ or ] almost waiting for someone to die before taking action .
“ It ’ s not just football , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mentality .
They still don ’ t realise the danger of a virus that can be passed on in seconds .
“ I haven ’ t been tested or checked over in any way .
[ There is ] an attitude that is superficial , at the very least .
”

EXCLUSIVE: A number of players fear it's too soon to go back to training amid calls for social distancing because of the coronavirus outbreak
Worried Premier League stars are concerned about returning to training this week as the escalating coronavirus crisis continues.
Around half the top flight’s clubs are set to welcome back players on Monday or Tuesday after it was finally confirmed last Friday that games would be suspended until April 4.
But a number of players fear it is too soon even to go back to training amid calls for social distancing.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was the highest profile casualty of the Coronavirus last Thursday while Chelsea, Leicester, Bournemouth and Manchester City all revealed they had either all or some of their playing staff in self-isolation.
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Italy remains under lockdown while in Spain, Real Madrid's stars were among several to add their voices to a #stayathome campaign on social media to prevent the Covid-19 virus from spreading.
In England, the clubs expected to be back in training this week are Aston Villa, Brighton , Burnley , Manchester City, Manchester United , Sheffield United, Southampton , Tottenham , West Ham and Wolves .
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
Clubs are adamant they are continuing to follow government advice but that advice - and the time it took to issue it - has been heavily criticised by players.
Aston Villa keeper Pepe Reina told Spanish daily Marca: “It was crazy to keep playing. We must all take this seriously.
"The other countries most affected have already taken their radical measures and we have to go down that path.
“England cannot close its eyes and look the other way. Life and the health of all is much more important than any sport.”
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Derby striker Wayne Rooney declared in The Sunday Times: “Why did we wait until Friday? Why did it take Mikel Arteta to get ill for the game in England to do the right thing?
“For players, staff and their families it has been a worrying week — one in which you felt a lack of leadership from the government and from the FA and Premier League.
“After the emergency meeting, at last the right decision was made — until then it almost felt like footballers in England were being treated like guinea pigs.
“I know how I feel. If any of my family get infected through me because I’ve had to play when it’s not safe, and they get seriously ill, I’d have to think hard about ever playing again. I would never forgive the authorities.”
And West Ham’s Angelo Ogbonna told Italy’s Corriere della Serra: “It was almost as if they wanted to ignore such a serious problem ... [or] almost waiting for someone to die before taking action.
“It’s not just football, but this problem is ingrained in the English mentality. They still don’t realise the danger of a virus that can be passed on in seconds.
“I haven’t been tested or checked over in any way. [There is] an attitude that is superficial, at the very least.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Government bows to pressure to begin daily press conferences

Boris Johnson will hold daily coronavirus press conferences from Monday after he was urged to “ speak directly to the public ” .
The Prime Minister will address the media over the pandemic alongside chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance .
The first of the daily briefings will come after the PM chairs a Cobra committee meeting expected to focus on plans to shield elderly and vulnerable citizens , household isolation and mass gatherings .
No 10 announced the plans to hold televised daily briefings after Mr Johnson received criticism over an apparent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .
The cross-party unity in the fight against the outbreak had begun to fray with both Labour and Lib Dem figures calling for daily updates .
Do you have a coronavirus story to share ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk A Downing Street spokeswoman said : “ The Prime Minister and this Government are committed to keeping the public informed every step of the way about what we ’ re doing to fight the spread of coronavirus , when we ’ re doing it and why we ’ re doing it .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the science to bring forward the right responses at the right time to this global pandemic.
” There have been questions about the UK 's approach compared with other countries .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government 's modelling , which has shaped its response , would be published “ in the next couple of days ” so people can scrutinise Whitehall 's response .
And there was anger today that major plans to tackle Covid-19 emerged from an anonymous briefing to a journalist .
Theresa May 's former chief of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can not say this strongly enough : Ministers need to stop anonymously briefing journalists and start speaking directly to the public .
`` Trust in government is going to be vital during the difficult months ahead and it is best fostered by transparency , not off-the-record briefing . ''
Lib Dem acting leader Sir Ed Davey said : “ Whilst we have full confidence in the CMO and his team , Boris Johnson is failing to explain convincingly his strategic approach to dealing with Coronavirus .
“ The Government ’ s position still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by other countries and the advice of the World Health Organisation , and people deserve to know why .
“ With the UK ’ s social care sector on its knees , many shops running low on key items and some businesses running out of cash , the Government has failed to prepare the country properly or communicate its strategy adequately .
“ Conservative Ministers must improve their performance significantly in the coming weeks.
” He told Sky News : `` The Prime Minister should be out there daily speaking to the nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I appreciate this is fast-moving but what we 've seen with the panic-buying is a reflection of the uncertainty that is out there , which is why I would really urge the Prime Minister to be more on the front foot .
“ I 'm not trying to be scoring points for the sake of it but people want that certainty and they want to be reassured that the Government has a grip . ''

Coronavirus: ALl you need to know about self isolation
Coronavirus: ALl you need to know about self isolation
The press conferences come after anger over Covid-19 plans leaked via an anonymous briefing given to a journalist
Boris Johnson will hold daily coronavirus press conferences from Monday after he was urged to “speak directly to the public”.
The Prime Minister will address the media over the pandemic alongside chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
The first of the daily briefings will come after the PM chairs a Cobra committee meeting expected to focus on plans to shield elderly and vulnerable citizens, household isolation and mass gatherings.
No 10 announced the plans to hold televised daily briefings after Mr Johnson received criticism over an apparent lack of transparency in the fight against Covid-19.
The cross-party unity in the fight against the outbreak had begun to fray with both Labour and Lib Dem figures calling for daily updates.
Do you have a coronavirus story to share? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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A Downing Street spokeswoman said: “The Prime Minister and this Government are committed to keeping the public informed every step of the way about what we’re doing to fight the spread of coronavirus, when we’re doing it and why we’re doing it.
“At all times we will be led by the science to bring forward the right responses at the right time to this global pandemic.”
There have been questions about the UK's approach compared with other countries.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the Government's modelling, which has shaped its response, would be published “in the next couple of days” so people can scrutinise Whitehall's response.
And there was anger today that major plans to tackle Covid-19 emerged from an anonymous briefing to a journalist.
Theresa May's former chief of staff Lord Barwell said: "I cannot say this strongly enough: Ministers need to stop anonymously briefing journalists and start speaking directly to the public.
Image: Andrew Parsons / 10 Downing Street) Andrew Parsons / 10 Downing Street)
"Trust in government is going to be vital during the difficult months ahead and it is best fostered by transparency, not off-the-record briefing."
Lib Dem acting leader Sir Ed Davey said: “Whilst we have full confidence in the CMO and his team, Boris Johnson is failing to explain convincingly his strategic approach to dealing with Coronavirus.
“The Government’s position still looks at odds with the actions taken by other countries and the advice of the World Health Organisation, and people deserve to know why.
“With the UK’s social care sector on its knees, many shops running low on key items and some businesses running out of cash, the Government has failed to prepare the country properly or communicate its strategy adequately.
Image: Andrew Parsons / 10 Downing Street) Andrew Parsons / 10 Downing Street)
“Conservative Ministers must improve their performance significantly in the coming weeks.”
Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth earlier called for daily ministerial press conferences.
He told Sky News: "The Prime Minister should be out there daily speaking to the nation and explaining why things are changing.
“I appreciate this is fast-moving but what we've seen with the panic-buying is a reflection of the uncertainty that is out there, which is why I would really urge the Prime Minister to be more on the front foot.
“I'm not trying to be scoring points for the sake of it but people want that certainty and they want to be reassured that the Government has a grip."


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Steve Bruce wants new Matty Longstaff contract as he plans for Newcastle's future

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce admits the future of Matty Longstaff is a `` concern '' as he seeks to tie down the midfield to a new deal .
The teenager has attracted interest from a host of top clubs following a breakthrough year in the north east .
Newcastle chiefs have been in discussions with Longstaff for several weeks but no major progress has been made .
Bruce admits he is in regular dialect with the youngster and is hopeful that a new deal gets penned sooner rather than later .
Premier League rivals are able to entice the midfielder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ summer , but the Toon boss hopes he will stay put .
He said : “ I ’ m sure there are people in his ear , so of course the situation is a concern .
“ But he knows what I think of him and I keep reminding him how many other 19-year-olds have played in the Premier League this year .
“ I speak to him regularly and will continue to do so .
He knows how much the club wants him to stay.
” Longstaff scored the winner on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
His current deal does not reflect his current standing in the Newcastle team and his representatives are looking for an improvement .
It is a similar scenario for his brother Sean who broke into the first team earlier than Matty and has been on United 's radar previously .
Both players have been left out in recent weeks but Newcastle are aware of the need to keep the pair of academy graduates .
Midfielders Nabil Bentaleb and Valentino Lazaro were both bought in on loan in January but that is not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have made the brothers aware of .
Bruce looks set to steer the club to survival having been touted as potential relegation candidates at the start of the year .

Newcastle are hopeful of tying down Matty Longstaff to a new deal such has been his form this season and will use the Premier League suspension to iron it out
Steve Bruce wants new Matty Longstaff contract as he plans for Newcastle's future
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce admits the future of Matty Longstaff is a "concern" as he seeks to tie down the midfield to a new deal.
The teenager has attracted interest from a host of top clubs following a breakthrough year in the north east.
Newcastle chiefs have been in discussions with Longstaff for several weeks but no major progress has been made.
Bruce admits he is in regular dialect with the youngster and is hopeful that a new deal gets penned sooner rather than later.
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Premier League rivals are able to entice the midfielder who is free to leave in the summer, but the Toon boss hopes he will stay put.
He said: “I’m sure there are people in his ear, so of course the situation is a concern.
“But he knows what I think of him and I keep reminding him how many other 19-year-olds have played in the Premier League this year.
“I speak to him regularly and will continue to do so. He knows how much the club wants him to stay.”
Longstaff scored the winner on his debut against Manchester United earlier this season.
His current deal does not reflect his current standing in the Newcastle team and his representatives are looking for an improvement.
It is a similar scenario for his brother Sean who broke into the first team earlier than Matty and has been on United's radar previously.
Both players have been left out in recent weeks but Newcastle are aware of the need to keep the pair of academy graduates.
Midfielders Nabil Bentaleb and Valentino Lazaro were both bought in on loan in January but that is not a reflection on either player, something they have made the brothers aware of.
Bruce looks set to steer the club to survival having been touted as potential relegation candidates at the start of the year.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Barcelona and Real Madrid seasons may be over after La Liga president indication

La Liga president Javier Tebas has indicated he ’ s prepared to cancel the league season .
Football in Spain has been suspended until at least April 4 amid the global coronavirus pandemic .
Emergency restrictions have been put in place for two weeks to combat the spread of the virus .
The country has recorded more than 6,300 infections and there have been 191 deaths , making it Europe ’ s worst-hit country after Italy .
And Tebas isn ’ t afraid to make the difficult decision to abandon the current campaign should it be in the best interests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview with Spanish radio station Cadena Cope , he said : “ I have been working all weekend via video conferences and telephone calls with European institutions and Spanish club presidents .
“ What we are dealing with now will end the competition , and this will be a week of important decisions in Europe .
“ I have been working with contacts in Italy and Germany to try and square up schedules , but this is a serious health matter .
“ With 25 % of the season still to go , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire budget if the season ends now.
” Most clubs in Spain have now suspended their training sessions and club activites .
At the time of the suspension , Barcelona are two points ahead of rivals Real Madrid as they chase a ninth title in 12 seasons .
The World Health Organisation has stated Europe is now the ‘ epicentre ’ of the pandemic .
People have been banned from leaving their homes in Spain , except for buying essentials and medicines or for work .
Meanwhile , schools are already shut across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting on Tuesday to discuss the potential resumption of both the Champions League and the Europa League .
Whether Euro 2020 should go ahead this summer will also be discussed .

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Spanish football has been suspended until at least April 4 amid the global coronavirus pandemic, with a state of emergency having been declared in the country
Coronavirus: Barcelona and Real Madrid seasons may be over after La Liga president indication
La Liga president Javier Tebas has indicated he’s prepared to cancel the league season.
Football in Spain has been suspended until at least April 4 amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Emergency restrictions have been put in place for two weeks to combat the spread of the virus.
The country has recorded more than 6,300 infections and there have been 191 deaths, making it Europe’s worst-hit country after Italy.
And Tebas isn’t afraid to make the difficult decision to abandon the current campaign should it be in the best interests of containing the virus.
In an interview with Spanish radio station Cadena Cope, he said: “I have been working all weekend via video conferences and telephone calls with European institutions and Spanish club presidents.
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“We have a very important week ahead.
“What we are dealing with now will end the competition, and this will be a week of important decisions in Europe.
“I have been working with contacts in Italy and Germany to try and square up schedules, but this is a serious health matter.
“With 25% of the season still to go, we have will have to review our entire budget if the season ends now.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Most clubs in Spain have now suspended their training sessions and club activites.
At the time of the suspension, Barcelona are two points ahead of rivals Real Madrid as they chase a ninth title in 12 seasons.
The World Health Organisation has stated Europe is now the ‘epicentre’ of the pandemic.
People have been banned from leaving their homes in Spain, except for buying essentials and medicines or for work.
Meanwhile, schools are already shut across the nation.
UEFA will hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the potential resumption of both the Champions League and the Europa League.
Whether Euro 2020 should go ahead this summer will also be discussed.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Celebs Go Dating's Joshua Ritchie throws up on date - but fans are confused

Celebs Go Dating airs gross scenes on Monday night , as Josh Ritchie throws up during a date .
Charlotte Crosby 's ex , who joined the dating agency just weeks after splitting from the Geordie Shore star , ends up puking - while it 's not yet known why .
He heads off on his final date of the series with current flame Natalia , before the trip of a lifetime to the Dominican Republic .
But he might end up going alone if he puts her off when he ends up being sick on their date .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ former Love Island star crouching over a toilet bowl .
He 's heard retching , before shouting : `` Oh my ... '' He then continues throwing up in scenes that will no doubt put viewers off on Monday night .
It 's not known what has caused the vomiting , and whether he managed to keep it all in until he got to the toilets .
With details of the date not revealed until the episode , fans will have to tune in to find out what happened .
But something about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before they 've even seen the whole thing .
Some viewers could n't work out why there was a camera in the toilets , with the operator following him into the cubicle .
The show most likely thought it would make great telly , and with every other bit of the dates filmed they were n't likely to avoid filming the latest drama .
That did n't stop viewers questioning it though , with one tweeting : `` Why tf would the cameras go into the toilets while someone is puking who wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others questioned whether his date would go as planned , amid rumours he 's dating co-star Olivia Bentley after doing the show .
A viewer tweeted : `` It 's so weird knowing that Liv and Josh are dating irl . ''
Celebs Go Dating airs all this week at 9pm on E4 .

Celebs Go Dating: Preview shows Josh Ritchie has bad time after throwing up in the toilets
Celebs Go Dating: Preview shows Josh Ritchie has bad time after throwing up in the toilets
Celebs Go Dating 2020 draws to a close this week, with the next episode of the E4 series looking eventful
Celebs Go Dating's Joshua Ritchie throws up on date - but fans are confused
Celebs Go Dating airs gross scenes on Monday night, as Josh Ritchie throws up during a date.
Charlotte Crosby's ex, who joined the dating agency just weeks after splitting from the Geordie Shore star, ends up puking - while it's not yet known why.
He heads off on his final date of the series with current flame Natalia, before the trip of a lifetime to the Dominican Republic.
But he might end up going alone if he puts her off when he ends up being sick on their date.
A teaser for the next episode shows the former Love Island star crouching over a toilet bowl.
Image: Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com) Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)
He's heard retching, before shouting: "Oh my..."
He then continues throwing up in scenes that will no doubt put viewers off on Monday night.
It's not known what has caused the vomiting, and whether he managed to keep it all in until he got to the toilets.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
With details of the date not revealed until the episode, fans will have to tune in to find out what happened.
But something about the scenes has already confused fans, before they've even seen the whole thing.
Some viewers couldn't work out why there was a camera in the toilets, with the operator following him into the cubicle.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
The show most likely thought it would make great telly, and with every other bit of the dates filmed they weren't likely to avoid filming the latest drama.
That didn't stop viewers questioning it though, with one tweeting: "Why tf would the cameras go into the toilets while someone is puking who wants to see that?!"
Meanwhile others questioned whether his date would go as planned, amid rumours he's dating co-star Olivia Bentley after doing the show.
A viewer tweeted: "It's so weird knowing that Liv and Josh are dating irl."
Celebs Go Dating airs all this week at 9pm on E4.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Six residents at British care home diagnosed with killer bug

Six residents at a British care home have been diagnosed with coronavirus .
Highgate Care Home in North Lanarkshire , Scotland , has now implemented `` strict infection control measures '' .
Staff , residents and their families have been informed the six residents , believed to be elderly , were tested positive in the last few days .
`` The health , safety and wellbeing of our residents and colleagues is of paramount importance , '' John Kirk , managing director of the care home , said .
`` As such , we are committed to doing everything we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are working closely with all the relevant bodies , including NHS Lanarkshire and Health Protection Scotland , as we implement our comprehensive contingency plan , which includes closing the home to all but absolutely essential visitors , and continuing to take steps to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and infection control . ''
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk It is unclear exactly how old the infected residents are but people aged over 70 will be asked in the coming weeks to self-isolate for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect them from Covid-19 .
And professors say even visiting vulnerable people should be avoided unless you are absolutely convinced that your own health and hygiene are good enough .
But Dr John Logan , NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine , reassured families of those affected at Highgate Care Home .
He said : `` We appreciate this is a very worrying time for many people .
`` Highgate Care Home has implemented infection prevention and control measures and the NHS Lanarkshire Health Protection Team will continue to provide advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and staff . ''
Since Health Secretary Matt Hancock 's admission last night about the elderly , concerns for their welfare have been raised .
Many believe their self-isolation will lead to loneliness or depression .
But Professor William Keevil , professor of Environmental Healthcare at University of Southampton , said : `` As of now , avoid visiting vulnerable people ( very old or with serious heart disease and other morbidities , eg : diabetes ) unless you are absolutely convinced about your health ( no coughs or fever ) and personal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and shoes , etc ) being good enough ; wash your hands immediately on arrival and avoid touching the person and your own face during the visit .
`` The longer the stay the greater the potential risk to your host .
Importantly , stay in contact with them by telephone , Skype etc to avoid them becoming lonely or depressed ; perhaps treat them to a simple iPad type of device or similar and show them how to use it for Facetime or Skype visual calls with you .
`` Make sure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and any medication they usually take .
`` If the person receives regular visits from support workers , ensure they are able to continue attending regularly or if the health visitors become ill then be prepared to bring the food and medicines yourself . ''

Highgate Care Home in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, confirmed it identified the six positive cases of Covid-19, otherwise known as coronavirus
Six residents at a British care home have been diagnosed with coronavirus .
Highgate Care Home in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, has now implemented "strict infection control measures".
Staff, residents and their families have been informed the six residents, believed to be elderly, were tested positive in the last few days.
"The health, safety and wellbeing of our residents and colleagues is of paramount importance," John Kirk, managing director of the care home, said.
"As such, we are committed to doing everything we can to keep them safe.
"We are working closely with all the relevant bodies, including NHS Lanarkshire and Health Protection Scotland, as we implement our comprehensive contingency plan, which includes closing the home to all but absolutely essential visitors, and continuing to take steps to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and infection control."
Do you have a coronavirus story to share? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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It is unclear exactly how old the infected residents are but people aged over 70 will be asked in the coming weeks to self-isolate for up to four months, in order to protect them from Covid-19.
And professors say even visiting vulnerable people should be avoided unless you are absolutely convinced that your own health and hygiene are good enough.
But Dr John Logan, NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine, reassured families of those affected at Highgate Care Home.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He said: "We appreciate this is a very worrying time for many people.
"Highgate Care Home has implemented infection prevention and control measures and the NHS Lanarkshire Health Protection Team will continue to provide advice and support to the care home manager and staff."
Since Health Secretary Matt Hancock's admission last night about the elderly, concerns for their welfare have been raised.
Many believe their self-isolation will lead to loneliness or depression.
But Professor William Keevil, professor of Environmental Healthcare at University of Southampton, said: "As of now, avoid visiting vulnerable people (very old or with serious heart disease and other morbidities, eg: diabetes) unless you are absolutely convinced about your health (no coughs or fever) and personal hygiene (washed hands, clean clothes and shoes, etc) being good enough; wash your hands immediately on arrival and avoid touching the person and your own face during the visit.
"The longer the stay the greater the potential risk to your host. Importantly, stay in contact with them by telephone, Skype etc to avoid them becoming lonely or depressed; perhaps treat them to a simple iPad type of device or similar and show them how to use it for Facetime or Skype visual calls with you.
"Make sure they are feeling well and receiving food and any medication they usually take.
"If the person receives regular visits from support workers, ensure they are able to continue attending regularly or if the health visitors become ill then be prepared to bring the food and medicines yourself."


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Top 13 products that panic-shoppers are buying at supermarkets

As coronavirus sweeps across the world so has panic-buying .
Over the last few days we have seen frenzied scenes of shoppers in supermarkets scrambling over each other to get their hands on basic essentials .
In one dramatic case a 56-year-old man was allegedly robbed for the toilet roll he bought moments earlier .
According to MyLondon , these are the 13 items that people are filling their supermarket trolleys with which has caused some retailers , such as Aldi , to put restrictions in place .
Anyone shopping in Aldi can only buy four of each product to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk With a long shelf life , healthy , cheap and a little goes a long way it 's no surprise that the Italian staple is being snapped up by panic buyers .
In the event of pandemic , war , nuclear disaster , tins are a solid for pulses , veg , meat , in fact you can eat a meal comprising of three or four different food items out of just one tin .
It 's a luxury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with users being able to choose from different variations such as quilted sheets to ones to ones softened with shea butter .
However many bidet-loving cultures are baffled at the panic .
This is no surprise .
Sandwiches are the British stalwart for when nothing else will suffice .
They can double up for when you have the sniffles and if you were n't one of the 'lucky ones ' who managed to buy any toilet rolls .
When you ca n't wash your hands for 20 seconds as advised to help tackle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alternative .
Like tinned food for the larder - although if we lose power we 're sunk .
If you ca n't buy any bread then at least you can bake your own .
Fingers crossed you have teabags too .
See hand sanitiser , but for surfaces , vehicles , furniture , children ...
Seems likely people are prepping for the illness itself if and when they get it .
All the better to wash those mucky paws with while singing .
And it all comes back to a nice cuppa and @ @ @ @

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Empty shelves in the bread, eggs, tins and toilet roll sections at Tesco Aldershot after people stockpile amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Empty shelves in the bread, eggs, tins and toilet roll sections at Tesco Aldershot after people stockpile amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Over the last few days, we have seen frenzied scenes of shoppers in supermarkets scrambling over each other to get their hands on basic essentials due to coronavirus fears
As coronavirus sweeps across the world so has panic-buying.
Over the last few days we have seen frenzied scenes of shoppers in supermarkets scrambling over each other to get their hands on basic essentials.
In one dramatic case a 56-year-old man was allegedly robbed for the toilet roll he bought moments earlier.
According to MyLondon , these are the 13 items that people are filling their supermarket trolleys with which has caused some retailers, such as Aldi, to put restrictions in place.
Anyone shopping in Aldi can only buy four of each product to ensure it's a level playing field.
Do you have a coronavirus story to share? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
Pasta
With a long shelf life, healthy, cheap and a little goes a long way it's no surprise that the Italian staple is being snapped up by panic buyers.
Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) WalesOnline/Rob Browne)
Tinned food
In the event of pandemic, war, nuclear disaster, tins are a solid for pulses, veg, meat, in fact you can eat a meal comprising of three or four different food items out of just one tin.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Toilet roll
It's a luxury we like to have in the UK with users being able to choose from different variations such as quilted sheets to ones to ones softened with shea butter.
However many bidet-loving cultures are baffled at the panic.
Image: PA) PA)
Bread
This is no surprise. Sandwiches are the British stalwart for when nothing else will suffice.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Tissues
They can double up for when you have the sniffles and if you weren't one of the 'lucky ones' who managed to buy any toilet rolls.
Image: PA) PA)
Hand sanitiser
When you can't wash your hands for 20 seconds as advised to help tackle the killer bug then you need an alternative.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Frozen food
Like tinned food for the larder - although if we lose power we're sunk.
Flour
If you can't buy any bread then at least you can bake your own.
Biscuits
Fingers crossed you have teabags too.
Image: PA) PA)
Antibacterial wipes
See hand sanitiser, but for surfaces, vehicles, furniture, children...
Paracetamol
Seems likely people are prepping for the illness itself if and when they get it.
Soap
All the better to wash those mucky paws with while singing.
Long life milk
And it all comes back to a nice cuppa and a sit down.


thedailymirror--2020-03-15--Coronavirus: Chelsea fury as Mason Mount leaves self-isolation for park kickabout with Declan Rice

England 's Mason Mount is under fire after taking part in a public kickabout with Declan Rice - despite the Chelsea star having meant to be in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Mount 's Stamford Bridge teammate , Callum Hudson-Odoi , tested positive for the virus last week .
Chelsea announced on Thursday night that stars would be self-isolating , in accordance with government guidelines .
But Mount now faces a major dressing down from Stamford Bridge chiefs , having been told to stay at home .
He is also facing a club fine , while boss Frank Lampard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his actions .
Rice ’ s West Ham are not under lockdown , although it is not clear whether Rice knew of his close friend 's situation .
The England pair , both 21 , were spotted at the Trent Park Football centre , near Barnet , on Sunday lunchtime .
A stunned dad told Mirror Sport : “ I took my 14-year-old son there for a training session .
“ We noticed a car that looked a bit ridiculous and wondered who was in it .
“ Then another came along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son recognised Mason Mount as the driver .
“ They played a kickabout of five or six-a-side .
Declan Rice was playing too .
`` They were wearing snoods but it wasn ’ t obvious whether they were using them to protect other people or so they wouldn ’ t be noticed .
“ When I went back to the car I thought , ‘ Hang on.
’ “ We ’ ve got someone out in public who is a team-mate of Callum Hudson-Odoi , who actually has coronavirus .
It looked like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ very seriously .
“ I would imagine their clubs would be horrified.
” A Chelsea spokesman said the club have reminded Mount of his responsibilities .
West Ham insist that Rice had done nothing wrong .
Both players had been in contention for a place in England manager Gareth Southgate 's Euro 2020 squad , prior to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the globe and football being suspended .
Mount has scored six times in 41 games in all competitions for the Blues this term , his first in the first-team having shone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ County previously .

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EXCLUSIVE: Mount had been told to self-isolate by his club following Callum Hudson-Odoi's positive test, but instead joined close pal Declan Rice for a kickabout on Sunday
Coronavirus: Chelsea fury as Mason Mount leaves self-isolation for park kickabout with Declan Rice
England's Mason Mount is under fire after taking part in a public kickabout with Declan Rice - despite the Chelsea star having meant to be in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Mount's Stamford Bridge teammate, Callum Hudson-Odoi, tested positive for the virus last week.
Chelsea announced on Thursday night that stars would be self-isolating, in accordance with government guidelines.
But Mount now faces a major dressing down from Stamford Bridge chiefs, having been told to stay at home.
He is also facing a club fine, while boss Frank Lampard will certainly take a dim view of his actions.
Rice’s West Ham are not under lockdown, although it is not clear whether Rice knew of his close friend's situation.
The England pair, both 21, were spotted at the Trent Park Football centre, near Barnet, on Sunday lunchtime.
A stunned dad told Mirror Sport: “I took my 14-year-old son there for a training session.
“We noticed a car that looked a bit ridiculous and wondered who was in it.
“Then another came along with three or four people inside. My son recognised Mason Mount as the driver.
“They played a kickabout of five or six-a-side. Declan Rice was playing too.
"They were wearing snoods but it wasn’t obvious whether they were using them to protect other people or so they wouldn’t be noticed.
“When I went back to the car I thought, ‘Hang on.’
“We’ve got someone out in public who is a team-mate of Callum Hudson-Odoi, who actually has coronavirus. It looked like none of them were taking the situation very seriously.
“I would imagine their clubs would be horrified.”
Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images) Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
A Chelsea spokesman said the club have reminded Mount of his responsibilities.
West Ham insist that Rice had done nothing wrong.
Both players had been in contention for a place in England manager Gareth Southgate's Euro 2020 squad, prior to the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the globe and football being suspended.
Mount has scored six times in 41 games in all competitions for the Blues this term, his first in the first-team having shone on loan at Vitesse Arnhem and Derby County previously.