thedailymirror--2020-03-17--UK's youngest coronavirus 'victim' named as devastated family pay tribute

The UK ’ s youngest coronavirus victim was tonight named as 45-year-old Craig Ruston .
The father-of-two , from Northamptonshire , succumbed to the killer bug in hospital on Monday morning .
The former footwear designer had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2018 .
His devastated wife Sally broke news of the death on Mr Ruston ’ s Facebook page ‘ Me and my MND ’ .
She said : `` My amazing Craig passed away yesterday morning at 6.20am .
We are truly heartbroken .
`` Last Tuesday he was taken unwell and we have since spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Craig ’ s chest infection was confirmed as Covid-19 .
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`` How dare that take Craig who was already facing this ( MND ) , the most vile and evil of diseases . ''
Mr Ruston is one of the 71 people in the UK who have already died from the virus with that number expected to increase in the coming days and weeks .
Mrs Ruston paid tribute to her husband , who was given two years to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 but “ was pushing that back ” .
She said : “ There were no airs and graces with Craig .
He loved the world .
He absorbed the world .
`` He was one of the most intelligent people I know that would absorb information and could somehow explain just about anything . ''
Mrs Ruston revealed that her husband ’ s dying wish was to donate his brain to scientific research in a bid to tackle motor neurone disease .
Craig , who was a footwear designer who used to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Fred Perry , started the blog after he was diagnosed .
The post said : `` Craig was not ready to go .
Still doing everything in his power to raise awareness and fight the fight for MND . ''
A post by the Facebook blog ‘ Mummy with MND ’ added : `` This is my good friend Craig , with his family .
`` Yes , he had MND but he had a lot of time left with his girls , possibly years .
Covid-19 took him yesterday .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girls were his world and his thoughts were only ever about what his illness would do to them .
`` What Craig did n't deserve was for his already limited future to have been taken so suddenly by Covid .

Craig Ruston's heartbroken wife Sally says he "was not ready to go" when the dad-of-two, who was from Kettering, Northamptonshire, and had motor neurone disease, died in hospital after contracting coronavirus
The UK’s youngest coronavirus victim has been named as 45-year-old Craig Ruston.
The father-of-two, from Northamptonshire, succumbed to the killer bug in hospital on Monday morning, with his devastated wife Sally writing: "Craig was not ready to go."
The former footwear designer had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2018.
His wife broke news of the death on Mr Ruston’s Facebook page, ‘Me and my MND’, in a post signed by her and his "amazing girls".
She said: "My amazing Craig passed away yesterday [Monday] morning at 6.20am. We are truly heartbroken.
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"His fight with MND was not ready to be over.
"At diagnosis in June 2018 he was given roughly two years to live. He was pushing that back.
"Craig was not ready to go."
She added: "Last Tuesday he was taken unwell and we have since spent the last 6 days in isolation. Craig’s chest infection was confirmed as Covid-19.
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"How dare that take Craig who was already facing this (MND), the most vile and evil of diseases.
"Craig's wish upon death was to give his brain to the Oxford Brain Bank.
"It was to be used specifically for MND research and Craig was so keen to do this.
"He'd give anything in the name of research.
"Sadly this can no longer happen.
"How dare this virus take this from Craig."
Mr Ruston is one of the 71 people in the UK who have already died from the virus with that number expected to increase in the coming days and weeks.
Mrs Ruston paid tribute to her husband, who was given two years to live when he was diagnosed in June 2018 but “was pushing that back”.
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The post added: "To those of you that knew Craig, before his MND diagnosis, after his diagnosis and to all that follow this his blog, I'm sure you knew or could tell what a wonderfully kind and caring person he was.
"He welcomed everyone. There were no airs and graces with Craig.
"He loved the world. He absorbed the world. He was one of the most intelligent people I know that would absorb information and could somehow explain just about anything."
Mrs Ruston revealed that her husband’s dying wish was to donate his brain to scientific research in a bid to tackle motor neurone disease.
Craig, who was a footwear designer who used to work for Dr Martens, Hunter Boots and Fred Perry, started the blog after he was diagnosed.
His family said that he was a "wonderfully kind and caring" person who welcomed everyone.
The post said: "Craig was not ready to go. Still doing everything in his power to raise awareness and fight the fight for MND."
A post by the Facebook blog ‘Mummy with MND’ added: "This is my good friend Craig, with his family.
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"Yes, he had MND but he had a lot of time left with his girls, possibly years. Covid-19 took him yesterday. A family has been devastated.
"Craig adored his wife, Sally.
"His girls were his world and his thoughts were only ever about what his illness would do to them.
"What Craig didn't deserve was for his already limited future to have been taken so suddenly by Covid."
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What is the latest government advice on coronavirus? The government has advised the British public to: Avoid pubs, clubs, restaurants and all social gatherings
Cease all unnecessary travel
Everyone should work from home where possible
Mass gatherings and sporting events have been cancelled
Avoid “all but essential travel” worldwide
If one person in any household has a persistent cough or fever, everyone living there must stay at home for 14 days
Pregnant women, those over 70, and people with certain health conditions have been asked to stay at home for 12 weeks
Schools, colleges and nurseries to close from Friday - GCSEs and A-levels cancelled
At least 71 people have died in the UK after testing positive for the new strain of coronavirus, as of Tuesday night.
As of 9am on Tuesday, 1,950 patients have tested positive after the testing of 50,442 people.
But the true number of infections is likely far higher because people with mild symptoms are not being tested and many people won't experience symptoms for about five days from the moment they were infected.
Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government's chief scientific adviser, said it is likely that 55,000 people in Britain are currently infected.
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This week, the heartbroken son of 88-year-old coronavirus victim Darrell Blakeley, from Middleton, Greater Manchester, told how he wasn't able to have a proper goodbye with his father.
Mr Blakeley died while being treated in isolation at North Manchester General Hospital on March 13.
He tested positive for Covid-19 while being treated for sepsis.
His family have said he contracted coronavirus at a restaurant after coming into contact with a skier returning from northern Italy.
They have asked Britons to carry out acts of kindness in his memory.
Before Mr Ruston's death, a former police officer from Nailsea, North Somerset, was the youngest victim of the UK's outbreak.
Nick Matthews, 59, was rushed to hospital having suffered breathing difficulties on Thursday last week.
His devastated wife Mary, 55, called him her "soul mate" and her "best friend", adding: "At no point did I realise how serious it was, even when we all had to gown up in the hospital, I just thought it was overcaution – as far as we were concerned we hadn’t been in contact with anyone with coronavirus and no-one in this area had contracted the disease."
Mr Matthews, who retired from policing after suffering a heart attack, had recently returned from a holiday in Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands.
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A British mother 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 was quarantined as a precaution at the Sanglah hospital, where Mrs Finlayson, who had underlying health conditions, died on March 11.
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.
"She leaves behind an organisation committed to honouring her memory."
Two patients died overnight at at Milton Keynes Hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.
Both were in their 90s with underlying health conditions.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Ben Stokes: The most important thing is everybody's health

From one extreme to the other .
From non-stop cricket in 2019 , to a break that could last a long time in 2020 .
It feels strange being back at home from Sri Lanka and hanging out with the family when your body and your mind were gearing up to do the thing you love and play Test cricket .
But this is the reality of where we are at in the world and at this moment in time the most important thing is everybody 's health .
That has to take priority over everything else right now and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back seat for a while so that people can look after themselves properly and get through this .
We were taking sensible hygiene precautions on tour and were fine , but I 'm pleased the decision was made for us to come home when we did to be with our families .
We 've got my mother-in-law Jane staying with us so that she wo n't have to be on her own completely .
And if the schools end up being closed then that means , with my wife Clare as well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep up the work at home .
I 've already been told that I 'm in charge of P.E .
which could be interesting for Layton and Libby !
At the moment I 'm taking the time off to just relax and recharge because we simply do n't know when we 'll be into action again and you do n't want to push yourself until you know when things are starting up again .
As it stands the IPL is my next bit of cricket , but no-one can say for sure when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether there will be any crowds able to come and watch .
The same must be said of the English season which is around the corner and is bound to be affected too .
We are all in limbo really and there is very little structure to our routines , but there are bigger issues at stake here .
One thing the break has allowed me to do is get over my stomach injury that caused me to miss the second warm up match in Colombo .
I 'd had a bat , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had some lunch .
When I got up to move it felt like someone was stabbing me in my abdomen , it was so painful .
The doctor thought it might be appendicitis but a scan ruled that out , and we still did n't know why I was in such pain .
The next day when I got to the ground Carl Hopkinson our fielding coach saw me and asked : “ Do you reckon it was where I hit you ?
” And then it suddenly dawned on me .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throwdowns when I was batting and I had just completely forgotten about it .
I 'm all good now and will be ready to play again whenever the time comes , and maybe next time my memory wo n't be such a sieve .
The time off is also allowing me to get a few jobs done around the house , and we are looking at what boxsets to get into .
I 've watched the first episode of the Aussie 's cricket documentary 'The Test ' and as much as it pains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretty good .
The Aussies have done a good job with it .

England's Test series in Sri Lanka was called off due to the coronavirus, but the most important thing is everybody's health
Coronavirus has ended cricket for now - but all that's important is people's health
From one extreme to the other.
From non-stop cricket in 2019, to a break that could last a long time in 2020.
It feels strange being back at home from Sri Lanka and hanging out with the family when your body and your mind were gearing up to do the thing you love and play Test cricket.
But this is the reality of where we are at in the world and at this moment in time the most important thing is everybody's health.
That has to take priority over everything else right now and cricket and sport need to take a back seat for a while so that people can look after themselves properly and get through this.
Image: Peter Summers/Getty Images) Peter Summers/Getty Images)
We were taking sensible hygiene precautions on tour and were fine, but I'm pleased the decision was made for us to come home when we did to be with our families.
We've got my mother-in-law Jane staying with us so that she won't have to be on her own completely.
And if the schools end up being closed then that means, with my wife Clare as well, we'll have two qualified teachers to keep up the work at home.
I've already been told that I'm in charge of P.E. which could be interesting for Layton and Libby!
Image: stokesy/Instagram) stokesy/Instagram)
At the moment I'm taking the time off to just relax and recharge because we simply don't know when we'll be into action again and you don't want to push yourself until you know when things are starting up again.
As it stands the IPL is my next bit of cricket, but no-one can say for sure when or if it will go ahead and whether there will be any crowds able to come and watch.
Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The same must be said of the English season which is around the corner and is bound to be affected too. We are all in limbo really and there is very little structure to our routines, but there are bigger issues at stake here.
One thing the break has allowed me to do is get over my stomach injury that caused me to miss the second warm up match in Colombo.
I'd had a bat, then sat down in a chair and had some lunch.
When I got up to move it felt like someone was stabbing me in my abdomen, it was so painful. The doctor thought it might be appendicitis but a scan ruled that out, and we still didn't know why I was in such pain.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The next day when I got to the ground Carl Hopkinson our fielding coach saw me and asked: “Do you reckon it was where I hit you?” And then it suddenly dawned on me.
He had hit me quite hard giving me throwdowns when I was batting and I had just completely forgotten about it. I'm all good now and will be ready to play again whenever the time comes, and maybe next time my memory won't be such a sieve.
The time off is also allowing me to get a few jobs done around the house, and we are looking at what boxsets to get into.
I've watched the first episode of the Aussie's cricket documentary 'The Test' and as much as it pains me to say so, it looks pretty good. The Aussies have done a good job with it.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry is now a millionaire at the tender age of 24

The Geordie Shore star , 24 , shot to fame when she made her first appearance on the hit MTV show back in February 2015 .
Since then , the outspoken lass has went from strength to strength , ultimately leading her to become a millionare .
Chloe makes her bucks from her appearance on Geordie Shore , her Instagram sponsored posts , personal appearances at various events and nightclubs across the country , and of course , through her beauty products range .
According to reports from The Sun , the reality TV runs two firms to handle her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £250,000 in cash .
Back in 2018 , the blonde beauty is said to have paid £61,000 in Corporation Tax .
This year , Chloe is expected to be paying even more than that after upping her earnings over the past twelve months thanks to her rather expensive Instagram posts .
As a result of the findings , even with expenses like travel , entertaining , mileage , research , office costs and salary payments deducted , Chloe has still managed to earn more than one million pounds in the last two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ base of 3.4 million followers , Chloe has the opportunity to be choosy which brands she wants to work with and promote .
More importantly , the 24-year-old gets to be choosy about the brands that pay well .
For one single post , Chloe can charge up to £3,000 just by sharing a picture of herself posing with the product or wearing the fashion garment .
Mirror Online have contacted Chloe 's representatives for further comment .
The news of the reality star 's million pound earnings comes after she raised eyebrows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cooking up a storm in the kitchen .
Chloe left fans with their jaws on the floor as she prepared her first meal of the day in nothing but some skimpy lacy lingerie .
Showing off her perky derrière in the sexy two piece , Chloe left very little to the imagination , leaving fans questioning the hygiene elements of her meal prep .
Donning a matching white lace bra and thong , the reality TV regular posed with her back and bum to the camera as she stood beside a box of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ majority of her followers rushing to gush over her eye-popping assets , other fans questioned Chloe 's hygienic awareness - especially given the coronavirus outbreak .
One confused follower commented : `` Is there any need to make your breakfast in the nip though ?
Rather unhygienic if you ask me ! ''
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While another quipped : `` God help whoever is in that kitchen after you .
Coronavirus central ! ''
.
`` Chloe , who cooks their breakfast like that ?
Lol , any excuse to get that gorgeous bum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While a fourth follower commented : `` This ca n't be the most hygienic given the circumstances at the minute .
I hope you 've washed your hands !
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Chloe Ferry shares another look at her cosy new home
Chloe Ferry shares another look at her cosy new home
The 24-year-old telly favourite has not only earned herself a name in reality TV game, she's also earned a hefty sum while doing it
Chloe Ferry is a millionaire at 24 thanks to Geordie Shore stardom and Instagram fame
Chloe Ferry is officially a millionare.
The Geordie Shore star, 24, shot to fame when she made her first appearance on the hit MTV show back in February 2015.
Since then, the outspoken lass has went from strength to strength, ultimately leading her to become a millionare.
Chloe makes her bucks from her appearance on Geordie Shore, her Instagram sponsored posts, personal appearances at various events and nightclubs across the country, and of course, through her beauty products range.
According to reports from The Sun, the reality TV runs two firms to handle her cash for her which boast more than £250,000 in cash.
Back in 2018, the blonde beauty is said to have paid £61,000 in Corporation Tax.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
This year, Chloe is expected to be paying even more than that after upping her earnings over the past twelve months thanks to her rather expensive Instagram posts.
As a result of the findings, even with expenses like travel, entertaining, mileage, research, office costs and salary payments deducted, Chloe has still managed to earn more than one million pounds in the last two years.
Thanks to her huge Instagram fan base of 3.4 million followers, Chloe has the opportunity to be choosy which brands she wants to work with and promote.
Image: ChloeFerry/Instagram) ChloeFerry/Instagram)
Image: chloegshore1/Instagram) chloegshore1/Instagram)
More importantly, the 24-year-old gets to be choosy about the brands that pay well.
For one single post, Chloe can charge up to £3,000 just by sharing a picture of herself posing with the product or wearing the fashion garment.
Mirror Online have contacted Chloe's representatives for further comment.
Image: chloegshore1/Instagram) chloegshore1/Instagram)
The news of the reality star's million pound earnings comes after she raised eyebrows with a rather cheeky picture of herself cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
Chloe left fans with their jaws on the floor as she prepared her first meal of the day in nothing but some skimpy lacy lingerie.
Showing off her perky derrière in the sexy two piece, Chloe left very little to the imagination, leaving fans questioning the hygiene elements of her meal prep.
Image: Chloe Ferry/Instagram) Chloe Ferry/Instagram)
Donning a matching white lace bra and thong, the reality TV regular posed with her back and bum to the camera as she stood beside a box of cereal and some milk.
Alongside the sultry snap, Chloe wrote: "How I make breakfast."
Despite the majority of her followers rushing to gush over her eye-popping assets, other fans questioned Chloe's hygienic awareness - especially given the coronavirus outbreak.
One confused follower commented: "Is there any need to make your breakfast in the nip though? Rather unhygienic if you ask me!".
While another quipped: "God help whoever is in that kitchen after you. Coronavirus central!".
"Chloe, who cooks their breakfast like that? Lol, any excuse to get that gorgeous bum out!" a third gushed.
While a fourth follower commented: "This can't be the most hygienic given the circumstances at the minute. I hope you've washed your hands!".


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--EastEnders coronavirus fears as 'irresponsible' Queen Vic regulars ignore advice

EastEnders viewers are fearful of the spread of coronavirus in Walford after tonight 's episode .
Boris Johnson warned the nation to avoid the pub during a press briefing on Monday night - where he issued the government 's new advice on dealing with the outbreak .
But Mick Carter was not heeding the warning by opening the doors to the Queen Vic to his regulars on St. Patrick 's Day .
The pub was decorated with green bunting , leprechauns and full of punters in fancy dress guzzling their Guinnesses .
However , EastEnders viewers took to Twitter to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic seriously .
One fan said : `` Wow , Mick Carter not taking this pandemic very serious at all .
Boozers packed !
IRRESPONSIBLE ! ''
`` The # QueenVic seems very busy this evening ... .. should I tell them , or will someone else ?
# EastEnders # SocialDistancing , '' added another .
A third said : `` I see no one at the Queen Vic ’ s St Patrick ’ s Day celebrations is following government coronavirus guidelines to avoid pubs ... in fact very little social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' '' No Coronavirus worries in # EastEnders We all need to move to Walford , '' said a fourth .
Obviously the scenes were filmed weeks ago before the UK was rocked by a full-scale outbreak .
Mick may be forced to close the Albert Square boozer if the locals start to self-isolate at home .
Could this be the end for the Queen Vic ?
Earlier todays , This Morning soap expert confirmed it is `` business as usual '' for Emmerdale - the soap which she writes for .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in terms of meetings and other contact .
But for now the episodes will remain the same with six airing in a week , and with filming continuing too .
She explained : `` The soaps are still going on , they 're still on .
As of today everyone is still in and filming . ''
`` We are all still going .
A lot of the processes , especially the writers , all work remotely anyway so we can work from home .
`` I think we will probably have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be available and work around it , but it 's business as normal . ''
She went on : `` A lot of it can be done remotely .
Normally for conference we all go up to Leeds and all sit in a big meeting room , and now it 's gon na be done by video or by phone . ''
It comes after reports claimed the show and fellow ITV soap Coronation Street may have to go down to two or three episodes a week , Filming may potentially be affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spreading .
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm

This Morning: Soaps won't be affected by Coronavirus according to Sharon Marshall
This Morning: Soaps won't be affected by Coronavirus according to Sharon Marshall
EastEnders viewers have jokingly mocked pub landlord Mick Carter for not taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously
EastEnders viewers are fearful of the spread of coronavirus in Walford after tonight's episode.
Boris Johnson warned the nation to avoid the pub during a press briefing on Monday night - where he issued the government's new advice on dealing with the outbreak.
But Mick Carter was not heeding the warning by opening the doors to the Queen Vic to his regulars on St. Patrick's Day.
The pub was decorated with green bunting, leprechauns and full of punters in fancy dress guzzling their Guinnesses.
However, EastEnders viewers took to Twitter to jokingly mock Mick for not taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously.
Image: BBC) BBC) Image: BBC) BBC)
One fan said: "Wow, Mick Carter not taking this pandemic very serious at all. Boozers packed! IRRESPONSIBLE!"
"The #QueenVic seems very busy this evening ..... should I tell them, or will someone else? #EastEnders #SocialDistancing," added another.
A third said: "I see no one at the Queen Vic’s St Patrick’s Day celebrations is following government coronavirus guidelines to avoid pubs... in fact very little social distancing going on at all in Walford"
"No Coronavirus worries in #EastEnders We all need to move to Walford," said a fourth.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Obviously the scenes were filmed weeks ago before the UK was rocked by a full-scale outbreak.
Mick may be forced to close the Albert Square boozer if the locals start to self-isolate at home.
Could this be the end for the Queen Vic?
Image: BBC) BBC)
Earlier todays, This Morning soap expert confirmed it is "business as usual" for Emmerdale - the soap which she writes for.
She revealed that some alterations have been made in terms of meetings and other contact.
But for now the episodes will remain the same with six airing in a week, and with filming continuing too.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She explained: "The soaps are still going on, they're still on. As of today everyone is still in and filming."
"We are all still going. A lot of the processes, especially the writers, all work remotely anyway so we can work from home.
"I think we will probably have to look and check who is gonna be available and work around it, but it's business as normal."
Image: ITV) ITV)
She went on: "A lot of it can be done remotely. Normally for conference we all go up to Leeds and all sit in a big meeting room, and now it's gonna be done by video or by phone."
It comes after reports claimed the show and fellow ITV soap Coronation Street may have to go down to two or three episodes a week,
Filming may potentially be affected by new measures to stop the virus spreading.
*EastEnders airs on BBC One on Mondays and Fridays at 8pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30pm


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Idris Elba and Justin Trudeau's wife met before testing positive for coronavirus

Idris Elba was pictured with Justin Trudeau 's wife Sophie less than two weeks before they both tested positive for coronavirus .
The Luther star and Hollywood actor revealed yesterday that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and had gone into immediate self-isolation .
Idris , 47 , had no symptoms but got tested after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive .
It 's not known who that other person is .
But it 's since been revealed that Idris had met with the Canadian Prime Minister 's wife , Sophie Grégoire Trudeau , less than two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They both attended the We Day UK charity event at the SSE Arena in Wembley and posed for photographs with attendees and other celebrities , including Lewis Hamilton .
Idris was at the event to talk about social issues with 12,000 schoolchildren and teachers .
Sophie has been working alongside the charity .
Sharing a picture from the event at the time , she wrote on Instagram : `` My heart is full after spending time working with my own family and the WE family .
Our message in London : Show yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world . ''
Sophie announced last week that she had tested positive for the virus and had gone into self quarantine .
Idris has said he is `` feeling OK '' after contracting coronavirus but is worried about it because he suffers from asthma .
In a live broadcast on social media , the actor said : `` I have asthma , so I sort of fit into the high category of most at risk .
`` I have a respiratory issue and I have had asthma all my life .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bucket list at all but even my asthma is OK. '' He added : `` Of course I 'm worried .
I 'm worried about having the virus , I 'm worried about having asthma and how that could make things really complicated for me really quickly . ''
He said he was inspired to share information about what having the virus is like by fellow actor Tom Hanks , who has also tested positive for COVID-19 .
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The Luther star and the Canadian Prime Minister's wife Sophie Trudeau were pictured together less than two weeks before they both tested positive for coronavirus
Idris Elba was pictured with Justin Trudeau's wife Sophie less than two weeks before they both tested positive for coronavirus.
The Luther star and Hollywood actor revealed yesterday that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and had gone into immediate self-isolation.
Idris, 47, had no symptoms but got tested after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive.
It's not known who that other person is.
But it's since been revealed that Idris had met with the Canadian Prime Minister's wife, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, less than two weeks before they both tested positive.
They both attended the We Day UK charity event at the SSE Arena in Wembley and posed for photographs with attendees and other celebrities, including Lewis Hamilton.
Image: sophiegregoiretrudeau/Instagram) sophiegregoiretrudeau/Instagram)
Idris was at the event to talk about social issues with 12,000 schoolchildren and teachers.
Sophie has been working alongside the charity.
Sharing a picture from the event at the time, she wrote on Instagram : "My heart is full after spending time working with my own family and the WE family. Our message in London: Show yourself love and offer that same love to the world."
Sophie announced last week that she had tested positive for the virus and had gone into self quarantine.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
Idris has said he is "feeling OK" after contracting coronavirus but is worried about it because he suffers from asthma.
In a live broadcast on social media, the actor said: "I have asthma, so I sort of fit into the high category of most at risk.
"I have a respiratory issue and I have had asthma all my life.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
"Catching corona was definitely not on my bucket list at all but even my asthma is OK."
He added: "Of course I'm worried. I'm worried about having the virus, I'm worried about having asthma and how that could make things really complicated for me really quickly."
He said he was inspired to share information about what having the virus is like by fellow actor Tom Hanks, who has also tested positive for COVID-19.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Kieran Trippier keen to end playing career under Sean Dyche at Burnley

Kieran Trippier says he wants to end his career playing under Sean Dyche again at Burnley .
The Atletico Madrid defender , who is in lockdown in the Spanish capital because of the coronavirus , loved the two-and-a-half seasons he spent with Dyche at Turf Moor before he joined Tottenham in 2015 .
Trippier , 29 , would like to work with him again and says he could return when his Atletico contract expires in June 2022 .
“ I would love to retire there , ” said the England full-back , who helped Diego Simeone ’ s side beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
“ That ’ s my aim , to retire at Burnley and I have a great relationship with Sean Dyche .
“ I want to play as high as I can for as long as I can , but I ’ ll know when the time is right .
“ If I ’ m at Atleti for another two years , that ’ ll take me to 32 and Burnley ’ s the only club that I ’ d come back to England for .
“ That ’ s the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I want to play here for as long as I can , then finish playing for a manager like Sean Dyche at Burnley .
That ’ s where I want to finish.
” Trippier and Dyche have kept in close contract since he left Burnley and the right-back says he would like to begin his coaching career under his old boss .
“ I ’ ve spoken to him a couple of times a week ever since I left Burnley , ” said Trippier , who became Atletico ’ s first English @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last summer for £20million .
“ I always have done , we have a great relationship .
“ We ’ re in contact all the time about family , football .
He still mithers me about taking me back one day .
It ’ ll happen one day for sure .
I ’ ll 100 per cent be back playing for them .
“ After that I ’ d start my coaching badges and I ’ d love to coach at Burnley .
I ’ d just love to go wherever Sean Dyche @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relationship with him .
”

Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier spent two-and-a-half seasons playing for Sean Dyche at Turf Moor before joining Tottenham in 2015
Kieran Trippier says he wants to end his career playing under Sean Dyche again at Burnley.
The Atletico Madrid defender, who is in lockdown in the Spanish capital because of the coronavirus, loved the two-and-a-half seasons he spent with Dyche at Turf Moor before he joined Tottenham in 2015.
Trippier, 29, would like to work with him again and says he could return when his Atletico contract expires in June 2022.
“I would love to retire there,” said the England full-back, who helped Diego Simeone’s side beat Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League last week.
“That’s my aim, to retire at Burnley and I have a great relationship with Sean Dyche.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
“I want to play as high as I can for as long as I can, but I’ll know when the time is right.
“If I’m at Atleti for another two years, that’ll take me to 32 and Burnley’s the only club that I’d come back to England for.
“That’s the way I want it to pan out. I want to play here for as long as I can, then finish playing for a manager like Sean Dyche at Burnley. That’s where I want to finish.”
Image: PA) PA)
Trippier and Dyche have kept in close contract since he left Burnley and the right-back says he would like to begin his coaching career under his old boss.
“I’ve spoken to him a couple of times a week ever since I left Burnley,” said Trippier, who became Atletico’s first English player for 95 years when he joined last summer for £20million.
“I always have done, we have a great relationship.
“We’re in contact all the time about family, football. He still mithers me about taking me back one day. It’ll happen one day for sure. I’ll 100 per cent be back playing for them.
“After that I’d start my coaching badges and I’d love to coach at Burnley. I’d just love to go wherever Sean Dyche goes because I have such a great relationship with him.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Coronavirus advice ignored by St Patrick's Day revellers as pandemic spreads

Brits have snubbed the government 's advice by continuing to drink and party in pubs and clubs on St Patrick 's Day despite the coronavirus pandemic .
Revellers defied advice that 'social distancing ' was needed to tackle COVID-19 and instead rubbed shoulders at nightclubs across London , Newcastle and Manchester .
Despite the killer bug claiming the lives of 71 people in the UK resulting in the government warning people on Monday to keep away from clubs and pubs many venues have kept their doors opened .
Pictures show revellers enjoying the national Irish day dressed up in emerald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shape of a pint of Guinness .
Do you have a coronavirus story to share ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk On Monday Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a press conference to announce he was adopting a new strategy urging people to avoid restaurants , pubs and confined spaces .
He also recommended people work from home wherever possible .
However just hours later drinks ignored his advice and flocked to nightclubs such as Cirque Le Soir in Soho , London and Walkabout in Chelmsford , Essex .
Popworld in Essex has also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturdays as normal .
American actor William Shatner also held an audience with fans at the Hammersmith Apollo yesterday evening just hours after Boris Johnson announced his 'social distancing ' advice .
However nightclubs Ministry of Sound , Egg London and Fabric London have temporarily closed due to the outbreak .
Scientists have warned in a report released on Monday that around 250,000 people would die in Britain unless stringent measures were rolled out by the government to protect the population .
Imperial College 's Covid-19 Response Team - who are advising the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach was the only viable way to tackle the disease .
The team found that 'social distancing ' , self-isolating at home and closing schools and universities would stem the outbreak .
The report said : `` To avoid a rebound in transmission , these policies will need to be maintained until large stocks of vaccine are available to immunise the population – which could be 18 months or more . ''
It found that a 'mitigation ' strategy - focused on slowing not reversing the spread , would result in 250,000 deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The experts instead advocated for a 'suppression ' approach .
The team 's modelling estimates were reportedly presented to the Government , which has since changed its strategy by introducing harsher measures .
They found that not taking any action would result in an estimated 510,000 deaths in Britain , with the disease infecting 81 per cent of the population .
The Prime Minister said the 'very draconian ' advice applies particularly to people over 70 , pregnant women , and those with some health conditions And he confirmed the country is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We are asking people to do something that is difficult and disruptive of their lives , ” he said .
“ And the right moment , as we ’ ve always said , is to do it when it ’ s most effective .
When we think it can make the biggest difference to slowing the spread of the disease , reducing the number of victims , reducing the number of fatalities.
” Next weekend it will go even further and those with the most serious health conditions will need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact for 12 weeks , the PM said .

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Despite coronavirus -linked disease Covid-19 claiming the lives of 71 people in the UK resulting in the government advising 'social distancing' revellers flocked to celebrated St Patrick's Day and partied at nightclubs
Coronavirus advice ignored by St Patrick's Day revellers as pandemic spreads
Brits have snubbed the government's advice by continuing to drink and party in pubs and clubs on St Patrick's Day despite the coronavirus pandemic.
Revellers defied advice that 'social distancing' was needed to tackle COVID-19 and instead rubbed shoulders at nightclubs across London, Newcastle and Manchester.
Despite the killer bug claiming the lives of 71 people in the UK resulting in the government warning people on Monday to keep away from clubs and pubs many venues have kept their doors opened.
Pictures show revellers enjoying the national Irish day dressed up in emerald green clothing, hats and headwear the shape of a pint of Guinness.
Do you have a coronavirus story to share? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: North News & Pictures Ltd) North News & Pictures Ltd)
On Monday Prime Minister Boris Johnson held a press conference to announce he was adopting a new strategy urging people to avoid restaurants, pubs and confined spaces.
He also recommended people work from home wherever possible.
However just hours later drinks ignored his advice and flocked to nightclubs such as Cirque Le Soir in Soho, London and Walkabout in Chelmsford, Essex.
Popworld in Essex has also said it will remain open on Fridays and Saturdays as normal.
Image: Peter Powell) Peter Powell)
Image: North News & Pictures Ltd) North News & Pictures Ltd)
American actor William Shatner also held an audience with fans at the Hammersmith Apollo yesterday evening just hours after Boris Johnson announced his 'social distancing' advice.
However nightclubs Ministry of Sound, Egg London and Fabric London have temporarily closed due to the outbreak.
Scientists have warned in a report released on Monday that around 250,000 people would die in Britain unless stringent measures were rolled out by the government to protect the population.
Imperial College's Covid-19 Response Team - who are advising the UK Government - said a 'suppression' approach was the only viable way to tackle the disease.
Image: North News & Pictures Ltd) North News & Pictures Ltd) Image: North News & Pictures Ltd) North News & Pictures Ltd)
The team found that 'social distancing', self-isolating at home and closing schools and universities would stem the outbreak.
The report said: "To avoid a rebound in transmission, these policies will need to be maintained until large stocks of vaccine are available to immunise the population – which could be 18 months or more."
It found that a 'mitigation' strategy - focused on slowing not reversing the spread, would result in 250,000 deaths in Britain in the best case scenario.
The experts instead advocated for a 'suppression' approach.
The team's modelling estimates were reportedly presented to the Government, which has since changed its strategy by introducing harsher measures.
Image: North News & Pictures Ltd) North News & Pictures Ltd) Image: North News & Pictures Ltd) North News & Pictures Ltd)
What is the latest government advice on coronavirus? The government has advised the British public to: Avoid pubs, clubs, restaurants and all social gatherings
Cease all unnecessary travel
Everyone should work from home where possible
Mass gatherings and sporting events have been cancelled
Avoid “all but essential travel” worldwide
If one person in any household has a persistent cough or fever, everyone living there must stay at home for 14 days
Pregnant women, those over 70, and people with certain health conditions have been asked to stay at home for 12 weeks
Schools, colleges and nurseries to close from Friday - GCSEs and A-levels cancelled
They found that not taking any action would result in an estimated 510,000 deaths in Britain, with the disease infecting 81 per cent of the population.
The Prime Minister said the 'very draconian' advice applies particularly to people over 70, pregnant women, and those with some health conditions
And he confirmed the country is 'moving emphatically away from' mass gatherings.
“We are asking people to do something that is difficult and disruptive of their lives,” he said.
“And the right moment, as we’ve always said, is to do it when it’s most effective. When we think it can make the biggest difference to slowing the spread of the disease, reducing the number of victims, reducing the number of fatalities.”
Next weekend it will go even further and those with the most serious health conditions will need to be “largely shielded” from social contact for 12 weeks, the PM said.


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Sewers overflow with wet wipes, tissues and paper towels due to coronavirus

The images from Australia give a disgusting insight into the consequences of using alternatives to toilet paper as the mass loo roll shortage continues .
Supermarkets across Australia have run out of toilet roll as shoppers panic buy amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Coliban Water say waste water spills of up to 20,000 litres have been caused by people using tissues , wet wipes and paper towels instead of toilet rolls .
These alternatives will cause and 'extensive and expensive clean-up ' , the water company added .
Manager of Customer Operations Steve Dunlop said : `` We know they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is , not all paper is created equally .
`` Most of these products are designed to absorb water , not break down .
They block the system and cost customers as well as Coliban Water money .
`` Only the three Ps can be flushed ; pee , poo and toilet paper . ''
Coliban Water said they experienced a blockage in the system , which spilled into the Bendigo Creek at Long Gully .
What are the symptoms of coronavirus ?
The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are : If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ immediately self-isolate yourself for seven days .
It is not necessary to call NHS 111 unless your symptoms get more severe .
Some patients have reported fatigue , headaches , shortness of breath and aches and pains .
Sneezing is not a symptom of the coronavirus .
The blockage removed was a combination of paper towel and wet wipes .
It caused 20,000 litres of waste water to be spilled into the creek , requiring extensive clean up and cost .
“ We can ’ t emphasise enough the consequences of sewer spills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' Dunlop added .
`` The cost to Coliban Water to remove blockages and clean up spills is a cost to all of us .
“ Foreign objects can also block plumbing on your own property , costing you money , time and inconvenience of repair and clean up.
” The company estimated the consequence of sewer spills will cost around $ 1.4million of customer money every year .
Australian supermarkets , including Coles and Woolworths , have introduced special shopping hours for the elderly and vulnerable as empty shelves have forced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ products .
The elderly and vulnerable will be able to shop between 7am-8am , before the stores open to the general public .
UK supermarkets have also introduced new measures - including limits on the number of items people can buy .
Tesco has introduced a five-item limit on a number of items including pasta , anti-bacterial wipes , gels and sprays , and long-life milk until further notice .

Coliban Water say wet wipes, tissues and paper towels are causing sewers to block as Australian supermarkets run out of toilet roll and people use alternatives
Coronavirus: Sewers overflow as people use wet wipes, tissues and paper towels
Shocking pictures show drains and sewers heavily blocked due to a toilet paper shortage.
The images from Australia give a disgusting insight into the consequences of using alternatives to toilet paper as the mass loo roll shortage continues.
Supermarkets across Australia have run out of toilet roll as shoppers panic buy amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coliban Water say waste water spills of up to 20,000 litres have been caused by people using tissues, wet wipes and paper towels instead of toilet rolls.
These alternatives will cause and 'extensive and expensive clean-up', the water company added.
Manager of Customer Operations Steve Dunlop said: "We know they all look flushable, but the reality is, not all paper is created equally.
Image: sydneywater/facebook) sydneywater/facebook)
"Most of these products are designed to absorb water, not break down. They block the system and cost customers as well as Coliban Water money.
"Only the three Ps can be flushed; pee, poo and toilet paper."
Coliban Water said they experienced a blockage in the system, which spilled into the Bendigo Creek at Long Gully.
What are the symptoms of coronavirus? The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are: a dry, persistent cough
a fever If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately self-isolate yourself for seven days. It is not necessary to call NHS 111 unless your symptoms get more severe. Some patients have reported fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath and aches and pains. Sneezing is not a symptom of the coronavirus.
The blockage removed was a combination of paper towel and wet wipes. It caused 20,000 litres of waste water to be spilled into the creek, requiring extensive clean up and cost.
“We can’t emphasise enough the consequences of sewer spills to both the environment and the community," Dunlop added.
Image: sydneywater/facebook) sydneywater/facebook)
"The cost to Coliban Water to remove blockages and clean up spills is a cost to all of us.
“Foreign objects can also block plumbing on your own property, costing you money, time and inconvenience of repair and clean up.”
The company estimated the consequence of sewer spills will cost around $1.4million of customer money every year.
Australian supermarkets, including Coles and Woolworths, have introduced special shopping hours for the elderly and vulnerable as empty shelves have forced companies to limit the purchase of certain products.
The elderly and vulnerable will be able to shop between 7am-8am, before the stores open to the general public.
UK supermarkets have also introduced new measures - including limits on the number of items people can buy.
Tesco has introduced a five-item limit on a number of items including pasta, anti-bacterial wipes, gels and sprays, and long-life milk until further notice.


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Neighbours stops filming after emergency meeting over coronavirus outbreak

Neighbours has become the latest soap to cease filming in response to the global coronavirus outbreak , the Mirror can @ @ @ @ @ the cast and crew called a meeting to discuss how to deal with a 'specific @ @ @ @ @ before the decision was taken .
The statement said : `` Neighbours has decided to @ @ @ @ @ week to ensure the production model in place can withstand any potential impact of the @ @ @ @ @ `` Today all cast and crew met to discuss this issue as a result of @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Production will resume on Monday as planned with no interruption to the on-air @ @ @ @ @ health and well-being of everyone on the set of Neighbours will always be our priority @ @ @ @ @ British soap EastEnders also revealed production had ceased filming and weekly episodes would be reduced @ @ @ @ @ Episodes will now air on Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7:30pm only with immediate @ @

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Exclusive: The Aussie soap has become the latest TV show to fall victim to the coronavirus outbreak
Neighbours has become the latest soap to cease filming in response to the global coronavirus outbreak, the Mirror can reveal.
A spokesperson revealed the cast and crew called a meeting to discuss how to deal with a 'specific concern' about the pandemic before the decision was taken.
The statement said: "Neighbours has decided to take a short break this week to ensure the production model in place can withstand any potential impact of the current COVID 19 situation.
"Today all cast and crew met to discuss this issue as a result of a specific concern about the pandemic. Production will resume on Monday as planned with no interruption to the on-air or delivery schedule. The health and well-being of everyone on the set of Neighbours will always be our priority."
It comes after British soap EastEnders also revealed production had ceased filming and weekly episodes would be reduced from four to two.
Episodes will now air on Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7:30pm only with immediate effect.


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Forget caravans - quirky holiday park lets guests sleep in railway carriages

When staying in holiday parks , accommodation choices tend to be between caravans , lodges or cabins .
But one UK holiday park is offering something a little different ; historic railway carriages .
The Brunel Holiday Park has restored five swish railway carriages , but instead of rows of seats and cramped toilets , you 'll find elegant bedrooms , spacious living rooms and even a fully equipped kitchen .
Each of the carriages has been decorated so that it 's unique , but all of them offer the same basic amenities .
We 're talking three bedrooms which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total ( usually one double and then either two bunk bed rooms or twin rooms ) , a living room with a flat screen TV , a shower room and toilet , and a kitchen that has everything you need to whip up meals ( and yes , there 's a dishwasher too ) .
The railway carriages have actually been used as holiday accommodation since the 1940s , when they were originally open only to Great Western Railway staff and their families .
Up until the 1980s , they were regularly taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that apprentices could maintain them .
The carriages gradually fell into disrepair , and in 2016 the site was sold and the carriages were due to be scapped .
However , British couple Abby and Paul stepped in , teaming up with Abby 's sister and brother-in-law , and they bought the site at auction .
They spent three years - and over £1million - restoring five of the carriages to transform them into modern holiday homes .
The project is n't quite finished either , with two more carriages set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a 1940s inspection saloon .
The park 's location right by Dawlish Warren beach has been a hit with guests who can enjoy some spectacular seaside views , not to mention there are heaps of coastal walks and cycling trails nearby for those who fancy some exploring .
Other highlights include the nearby golf course , nature reserve and a plethora of restaurants and shops .
Brunel Holiday Park is open all year round .
Prices start from £333 per carriage .
You can find out more on the Brunel Holiday Park @ @

Historic railway carriages have been transformed into glamping accommodation at the quirky Brunel Holiday Park
When staying in holiday parks, accommodation choices tend to be between caravans, lodges or cabins.
But one UK holiday park is offering something a little different; historic railway carriages.
The Brunel Holiday Park has restored five swish railway carriages, but instead of rows of seats and cramped toilets, you'll find elegant bedrooms, spacious living rooms and even a fully equipped kitchen.
Each of the carriages has been decorated so that it's unique, but all of them offer the same basic amenities.
We're talking three bedrooms which can sleep up to six people in total (usually one double and then either two bunk bed rooms or twin rooms), a living room with a flat screen TV, a shower room and toilet, and a kitchen that has everything you need to whip up meals (and yes, there's a dishwasher too).
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The railway carriages have actually been used as holiday accommodation since the 1940s, when they were originally open only to Great Western Railway staff and their families.
Up until the 1980s, they were regularly taken back to Swindon during the winter months so that apprentices could maintain them.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
The carriages gradually fell into disrepair, and in 2016 the site was sold and the carriages were due to be scapped.
However, British couple Abby and Paul stepped in, teaming up with Abby's sister and brother-in-law, and they bought the site at auction.
Image: Facebook) Facebook)
They spent three years - and over £1million - restoring five of the carriages to transform them into modern holiday homes.
The project isn't quite finished either, with two more carriages set to be added to the mix, along with a 1940s inspection saloon.
The park's location right by Dawlish Warren beach has been a hit with guests who can enjoy some spectacular seaside views, not to mention there are heaps of coastal walks and cycling trails nearby for those who fancy some exploring.
Other highlights include the nearby golf course, nature reserve and a plethora of restaurants and shops.
Brunel Holiday Park is open all year round. Prices start from £333 per carriage. You can find out more on the Brunel Holiday Park website.


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Asda introduces sales limit on every single item to cope with coronavirus demand

Asda has announced it is restricting all customers to buying up to three items on all food , toiletries and cleaning products amid a surge in demand following the coronavirus outbreak .
The supermarket chain also said it will close its cafés and pizza counters to free space and staff in order to help keep shelves fully stocked during the pandemic .
The retailer has temporarily reduced the opening hours of all 24-hour stores , which will now will be closed between 12am and 6am each day for re-stocking .
It comes after Sainsbury 's boss Mike Coupe said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five units per customer on a small number of products such as hand wash , toilet rolls and cleaners from Wednesday .
It has announced an hour-long shopping slot only for elderly and vulnerable customers , which will allow them to get their shopping more safely , in a less crowded store .
All Sainsbury 's stores will open to these groups only for the first hour of trading on Thursday , March 19 .
The shops will stay open for an extra hour into the evening , to ensure all customers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's has also said customers over 70 and those with a disability will have priority access to online delivery slots from Monday , while the chain expands its `` click and collect '' service .
As of Wednesday morning , 71 people in the UK have died from the coronavirus so far , with 1,950 people testing positive .
Government authorities have given advice on how to prevent the spread as airlines cancel flights across the world .
UK citizens have been told not to travel anywhere in the world for at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has changed its advice to ban all `` non-essential travel '' as it attempts to clampdown on the spread of the coronavirus .
If your journey has been cancelled , check the terms and conditions of your booking or travel insurance to see what the small print says .
If you have a package holiday booked and part or all of it is cancelled by the organiser/airline , you must be offered a refund within 14 days .
Some organisers are offering alternative holidays or allowing consumers to reschedule but this is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a flight separately that has now been cancelled , the following rules apply : • If your flight was due to depart from the United Kingdom , European Union , Iceland , Norway or Switzerland or was due to arrive in one of these countries via a UK/EU airline , you should be offered a choice of three alternatives .
• If it was a non-EU flight , you will need to check the terms and conditions for the airline .
If the FCO advises against all but essential travel to your destination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK airport , or returning to one , and your flight is cancelled , you 'll be entitled to a refund under a European Union regulation , called EC261 .
Your airline will inform you if this happens , and in some cases you may be able to negotiate to postpone your flight to later in the year .
We 've got a full guide on your coronavirus travel and refund rights , here .
For coronavirus advice on school closures , sick pay , working from home and holiday or event cancellations @ @ @ @

The supermarket chain also said it will close its cafes and pizza counters to free space and staff in order to help keep shelves fully stocked over the course of the next few months
Asda has announced it is restricting all customers to buying up to three items on all food, toiletries and cleaning products amid a surge in demand following the coronavirus outbreak.
The supermarket chain also said it will close its cafés and pizza counters to free space and staff in order to help keep shelves fully stocked during the pandemic.
The retailer has temporarily reduced the opening hours of all 24-hour stores, which will now will be closed between 12am and 6am each day for re-stocking.
It comes after Sainsbury's boss Mike Coupe said the supermarket will be setting a limit of five units per customer on a small number of products such as hand wash, toilet rolls and cleaners from Wednesday.
Image: Getty) Getty)
It has announced an hour-long shopping slot only for elderly and vulnerable customers, which will allow them to get their shopping more safely, in a less crowded store.
All Sainsbury's stores will open to these groups only for the first hour of trading on Thursday, March 19.
The shops will stay open for an extra hour into the evening, to ensure all customers are able to do their shopping.
Sainsbury's has also said customers over 70 and those with a disability will have priority access to online delivery slots from Monday, while the chain expands its "click and collect" service.
As of Wednesday morning, 71 people in the UK have died from the coronavirus so far, with 1,950 people testing positive.
Government authorities have given advice on how to prevent the spread as airlines cancel flights across the world.


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Pret giving NHS workers free hot drinks and 50% off as a 'thank you'

Pret A Manger is giving free hot drinks to all NHS staff during the Coronavirus pandemic .
All frontline staff will be able to claim free tea or coffee and also receive an additional 50 % off other items such as sandwiches and cakes .
The coffee chain will be rolling out the offer from today ( 18 March ) following an announcement on its official Twitter , Instagram and Facebook social channels .
The message read : `` Dear NHS Workers , Your hot drinks are on the house from today , and we 'll take 50 % off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are doing .
We look forward to serving you.vWith love , Everyone at Pret '' Many followers commended the chain 's new initiative online and flocked online to thank Pret directly .
One Facebook follower commented : `` This is the sort of news we need .
Hats off to you . ''
Another posted : `` It ’ s really appreciated by us all to know that while others are being told to socially-distance themselves and self-isolate , those of us working for the NHS do not have that option open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Thank you from all the Nhs staff at st.andrews fife x. X '' Pret has also announced it will operate most UK chains as takeaway services as a way to reduce crowds and the increased risk of spreading the deadly Covid-19 virus .
The chain shared a message on its official Facebook page that read : `` Now more than ever , you need to be able to pick up freshly made food quickly .
`` So from today , we will be operating mainly as a takeaway business , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will continue to reinforce our strict hygiene standards and do everything we can to look after our team members and all of you . ''
Along with Pret , McDonald 's is also offering free drinks to NHS , council and emergency service staff during the outbreak .
A spokesperson for the fast food chain said : `` We want to use our UK and Ireland footprint to thank , reward and support the health and care workers doing an incredible job in difficult and unprecedented times.
`` Frontline staff just need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the deal .

Coffee chain Pret A Manger are giving frontline staff money off orders and free tea and coffee during the Coronavirus outbreak
Pret giving NHS workers free hot drinks and 50% off during the Coronavirus outbreak
Pret A Manger is giving free hot drinks to all NHS staff during the Coronavirus pandemic.
All frontline staff will be able to claim free tea or coffee and also receive an additional 50% off other items such as sandwiches and cakes.
The coffee chain will be rolling out the offer from today (18 March) following an announcement on its official Twitter, Instagram and Facebook social channels.
The message read: "Dear NHS Workers, Your hot drinks are on the house from today, and we'll take 50% off everything else. Thank you for everything you are doing. We look forward to serving you.vWith love, Everyone at Pret"
Many followers commended the chain's new initiative online and flocked online to thank Pret directly.
One Facebook follower commented: "This is the sort of news we need. Hats off to you."
Another posted: "It’s really appreciated by us all to know that while others are being told to socially-distance themselves and self-isolate, those of us working for the NHS do not have that option open to us. Thank you"
Another added: "Thank you from all the Nhs staff at st.andrews fife x. X"
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Pret has also announced it will operate most UK chains as takeaway services as a way to reduce crowds and the increased risk of spreading the deadly Covid-19 virus.
The chain shared a message on its official Facebook page that read: "Now more than ever, you need to be able to pick up freshly made food quickly.
"So from today, we will be operating mainly as a takeaway business, with our seating areas closed.
"We will continue to reinforce our strict hygiene standards and do everything we can to look after our team members and all of you."
Along with Pret, McDonald's is also offering free drinks to NHS, council and emergency service staff during the outbreak.
A spokesperson for the fast food chain said: "We want to use our UK and Ireland footprint to thank, reward and support the health and care workers doing an incredible job in difficult and unprecedented times. "
Frontline staff just need to show their work passes to redeem the deal.


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Girl, 11, with fear of dirty buses may be 'forced to walk 30 minutes to school'

A frustrated mum fears a school 's failure to admit her daughter will worsen her health anxiety .
Maria Pearce , from Hull , says it is essential that her 11-year-old daughter Yazmin , who has germaphobia , gets into a secondary school in September within walking distance of their home .
Yazmin , who currently attends Sidmouth Primary School , has severe anxiety and mental health issues which make her unable to travel on public transport , Hull Live reports .
She has suffered anxiety since the age of six and going on buses makes her feel `` physically @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic attacks .
But her mum fears she has missed out on a place at St Mary 's College , their first choice - meaning she will have to walk to a school 30 minutes away every day .
`` If she can smell that someone ’ s been smoking on a bus or in a taxi she can ’ t get in .
She needs to be in walking distance of everything , '' Maria , 34 , explains .
`` People behind her have to be let passed as she can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results in a panic attack . ''
Maria had hoped that Yazmin could attend St Mary 's as it is just a 15 minute walk from the family 's home in Melbourne Street .
However , she has instead been allocated a place at Kelvin Hall , which is around half an hour away .
The family are still waiting on a letter of recommendation from Sidmouth Primary - even though Maria claims other children have received the document .
`` Kelvin is just too far , '' Maria continued .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letters should have been handed out at the same time to prevent this can of worms .
`` They should give them at the same time so we ’ re all treated equally .
We ’ re all mums , we all talk . ''
Maria explained that in Yazmin uses art as a form of therapy and after visiting St. Mary ’ s College she was immediately drawn to the school ’ s art and design apartment .
She said : `` She just instantly felt calm safe and at home there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mummy this is where I want to go.
’ '' The art and design side was very appealing as she uses art as therapy . ''
Maria praised the support the family receive from the Early Help Family Support team and Mind who provide Yazmin with counselling but can not understand why the school have not provided them with a letter of recommendation .
She said : `` They ’ ll say pupils don ’ t need a letter until they have an appeal date but in that case why did they get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson for Yorkshire and the Humber Co-operative Learning Trust said : `` It would be inappropriate to comment on any family ’ s private interaction with the Headteacher .
`` However , I can state categorically that all of the parents who have requested a letter of support will receive one as soon as possible .
`` This has been the Headteacher ’ s approach with all parents in previous years who had also requested such a letter .
`` In terms of the process of appealing for a place at any school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be followed by all schools .
`` This sets out both the process and timeframes , with parents presenting their own case for admission at a Hearing in front an independent panel .
`` The panel ’ s decision to admit or not is reached by balancing the parents ’ case on its individual merit against the school 's Admission Policy and the admission criteria that the school applies .
`` As such , a letter of support from any Headteacher could be said to be immaterial to this process .
`` Appeals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September have always been heard late in the Summer term .
Letters of support will be with parents well before this time . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Barnabas Stephenson, Anna Mcswan)

Maria Pearce, from Hull, is desperate to get a place at nearby St Mary's College for her daughter Yazmin - who suffers severe health anxiety and can't use public transport
Girl, 11, with fear of dirty buses may be 'forced to walk 30 minutes to school'
A frustrated mum fears a school's failure to admit her daughter will worsen her health anxiety.
Maria Pearce, from Hull, says it is essential that her 11-year-old daughter Yazmin, who has germaphobia, gets into a secondary school in September within walking distance of their home.
Yazmin, who currently attends Sidmouth Primary School, has severe anxiety and mental health issues which make her unable to travel on public transport, Hull Live reports.
She has suffered anxiety since the age of six and going on buses makes her feel "physically sick" - and sometimes results in panic attacks.
But her mum fears she has missed out on a place at St Mary's College, their first choice - meaning she will have to walk to a school 30 minutes away every day.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"If she can smell that someone’s been smoking on a bus or in a taxi she can’t get in. She needs to be in walking distance of everything," Maria, 34, explains.
"People behind her have to be let passed as she cannot deal with being followed. This results in a panic attack."
Maria had hoped that Yazmin could attend St Mary's as it is just a 15 minute walk from the family's home in Melbourne Street.
However, she has instead been allocated a place at Kelvin Hall, which is around half an hour away.
The family are still waiting on a letter of recommendation from Sidmouth Primary - even though Maria claims other children have received the document.
"Kelvin is just too far," Maria continued.
"I’m just angry, all the letters should have been handed out at the same time to prevent this can of worms.
"They should give them at the same time so we’re all treated equally. We’re all mums, we all talk."
Maria explained that in Yazmin uses art as a form of therapy and after visiting St. Mary’s College she was immediately drawn to the school’s art and design apartment.
She said: "She just instantly felt calm safe and at home there.
"She said to me ‘mummy this is where I want to go.’
"The art and design side was very appealing as she uses art as therapy."
Maria praised the support the family receive from the Early Help Family Support team and Mind who provide Yazmin with counselling but cannot understand why the school have not provided them with a letter of recommendation.
She said: "They’ll say pupils don’t need a letter until they have an appeal date but in that case why did they get one for another family?"
A spokesperson for Yorkshire and the Humber Co-operative Learning Trust said: "It would be inappropriate to comment on any family’s private interaction with the Headteacher.
"However, I can state categorically that all of the parents who have requested a letter of support will receive one as soon as possible.
"This has been the Headteacher’s approach with all parents in previous years who had also requested such a letter.
"In terms of the process of appealing for a place at any school, the School Admission Appeals Code must be followed by all schools.
"This sets out both the process and timeframes, with parents presenting their own case for admission at a Hearing in front an independent panel.
"The panel’s decision to admit or not is reached by balancing the parents’ case on its individual merit against the school's Admission Policy and the admission criteria that the school applies.
"As such, a letter of support from any Headteacher could be said to be immaterial to this process.
"Appeals for students to start Year 7 in September have always been heard late in the Summer term. Letters of support will be with parents well before this time."


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Piers Morgan jokes coronavirus is women's fault because pubs are shut

Piers Morgan has joked that coronavirus is the fault of women - because the pubs are shut and sports have been banned .
The Good Morning Britain presenter , 54 , reshared a post on Instagram that made the funny ( and we use that term loosely ) claims with a list of so-called evidence .
The post read : `` PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT .
I 've worked out the coronavirus !
!
It 's been created by women !
!
`` Think about it lads ... 1 .
No sports .
`` 3 .
14 days quarantine ( you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
`` 4 .
Symptoms of corona are flu like ...
THEY KNOW THAT 'S OUR KYRPTONITE .
`` 5 .
They even had the audacity to name it after a beer .
`` Share this far and wide lads before they ( women ) take it down . ''
Piers clearly thought the theory was hilarious and shared it with his 908,000 Instagram followers on Wednesday morning .
The coronavirus is thought to be more fatal for men than it is for women .
In a study of confirmed cases taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4.7 per cent of men but just 2.8 per cent of women .
Piers is still presenting GMB , despite being urged to self-isolated .
His co-host Susanna Reid is staying at home because her son is showing symptoms .
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK rose to 1,950 yesterday , although the true figure could be 55,000 .
71 people have died from the condition .
Globally , nearly 200,000 people have been infected with almost 8,000 killed .

Piers took to Instagram to share a post that claimed coronavirus is the fault of women because the pubs are shut and sports have been banned
Piers Morgan jokes coronavirus is women's fault because sports are banned and pubs are shut
Piers Morgan has joked that coronavirus is the fault of women - because the pubs are shut and sports have been banned.
The Good Morning Britain presenter, 54, reshared a post on Instagram that made the funny (and we use that term loosely) claims with a list of so-called evidence.
The post read: "PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT. I've worked out the coronavirus!! It's been created by women!!
"Think about it lads... 1. No sports.
"2. All pubs to shut.
"3. 14 days quarantine (you can finally get those odd jobs done).
"4. Symptoms of corona are flu like... THEY KNOW THAT'S OUR KYRPTONITE.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"5. They even had the audacity to name it after a beer.
"Share this far and wide lads before they (women) take it down."
Piers clearly thought the theory was hilarious and shared it with his 908,000 Instagram followers on Wednesday morning.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"Makes perfect sense..." he said, adding a cry laughing emoji.
The coronavirus is thought to be more fatal for men than it is for women.
In a study of confirmed cases taken last month the infection was fatal for 4.7 per cent of men but just 2.8 per cent of women.
Piers is still presenting GMB, despite being urged to self-isolated.
Image: David Fisher/Shutterstock) David Fisher/Shutterstock)
His co-host Susanna Reid is staying at home because her son is showing symptoms.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK rose to 1,950 yesterday, although the true figure could be 55,000.
71 people have died from the condition.
Globally, nearly 200,000 people have been infected with almost 8,000 killed.


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Zara closes 3,785 stores after sales plunge worldwide due to virus outbreak

The billionaire owner of Zara has axed 3,785 stores globally following the outbreak of coronavirus .
Inditex , the Spanish owner of the high street retailer , warned the pandemic has had a `` very significant impact '' on sales around the world .
The group , which also runs retailers including Pull & Bear and Bershka , said it has been forced to temporarily close stores in 39 markets across the globe .
It said it is currently `` too early '' to quantify the future impact of the outbreak on its operations for the rest of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' in the strength and flexibility of its business model .
Group sales tumbled by 24.1 % in the first two weeks of March as it was impacted by the raft of store closures .
It said it would therefore book a provision of 287 million euros ( £262.9 million ) as the outbreak reduces the value of its inventory for the spring/summer period .
Inditex also postponed its decision over whether to pay out a dividend until later in the year .
It has temporarily shut all its stores in Spain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sites , after the country 's government launched a nation-wide lockdown on Saturday .
The update came as the retail giant reported a jump in sales and earnings for the year to January 31 .
It said net sales increased by 8 % to 28.3 billion euros ( £25.9 billion ) as it was boosted by a 23 % surge in online sales .
Meanwhile , the company 's earnings before tax and interest increased to 7.6 billion euros ( £7 billion ) from 5.5 billion euros ( £5 billion ) in the @ @ @

The fashion empire, which also runs retailers including Pull & Bear and Bershka, said it has been forced to temporarily close stores in 39 markets across the globe
The billionaire owner of Zara has closed 3,785 stores globally following the outbreak of coronavirus.
Inditex, the Spanish owner of the high street retailer, warned the pandemic has had a "very significant impact" on sales around the world.
The group, which also runs retailers including Pull & Bear and Bershka, said it has been forced to temporarily close stores in 39 markets across the globe.
It said it is currently "too early" to quantify the future impact of the outbreak on its operations for the rest of the year, but it is "fully confident" in the strength and flexibility of its business model.
Group sales tumbled by 24.1% in the first two weeks of March as it was impacted by the raft of store closures.
Image: Bloomberg / Getty) Bloomberg / Getty)
It said it would therefore book a provision of 287 million euros (£262.9 million) as the outbreak reduces the value of its inventory for the spring/summer period.
Inditex also postponed its decision over whether to pay out a dividend until later in the year.
It has temporarily shut all its stores in Spain, where it has its largest network of sites, after the country's government launched a nation-wide lockdown on Saturday.
The update came as the retail giant reported a jump in sales and earnings for the year to January 31.
It said net sales increased by 8% to 28.3 billion euros (£25.9 billion) as it was boosted by a 23% surge in online sales.
Meanwhile, the company's earnings before tax and interest increased to 7.6 billion euros (£7 billion) from 5.5 billion euros (£5 billion) in the previous year.


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Glastonbury cancelled over coronavirus pandemic and 50th anniversary rescheduled

Glastonbury Festival 2020 has been cancelled in response to the coronavirus outbreak .
Organisers Michael and Emily Eavis said they had been left with no choice but to make the decision which they warned would have severe financial implications .
A fallow year will now be enforced instead of the 50th anniversary celebrations that had been scheduled forJune .
`` Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event , but following the new government measures announced this week - and in times of such unprecedent uncertainty - this is now our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' said in a statement .
Last week Emily had assured fans the festival would be going ahead amid concern from ticket holders and even released the line-up , but organisers were forced to make a dramatic U-turn following the change in advice .
Today the hosts gave their 'sincere apologies ' to the 135,000 people who had already secured and paid for their deposit .
`` We understand that it is not always easy to secure a Glastonbury ticket , which is why we would like to offer all those people the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to next year , and guarantee the opportunity to buy a ticket for Glastonbury 2021 .
`` Those who would prefer a refund of that £50 will be able to contact See Tickets in the coming days in order to secure that , '' they added .
The Eavis ' said that the cancellation has come as a 'terrible blow ' to the crew and volunteers who work so hard to make the event happen .
They then warned of the severe financial implications as a result of the cancellation .
`` Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Festival 's charity partners , suppliers , traders , local landowners and our community . ''
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Organisers Michael and Emily Eavis have confirmed this year's festival will be postponed in a dramatic U-turn after announcing the line-up last week
Glastonbury Festival 2020 has been cancelled in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Organisers Michael and Emily Eavis said after the new guidelines they have been left with no choice but to cancel the weekend in an apology to fans.
They also warned the decision would have severe financial implications.
A fallow year will now be enforced instead of the 50th anniversary celebrations that had been scheduled forJune.
They confirmed in a statement: "Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event, but following the new government measures announced this week - and in times of such unprecedent uncertainty - this is now our only viable option."
It makes a dramatic U-turn after Emily assured ticket holders the festival would be going on ahead last week and even released the line-up.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
However, today the hosts gave their 'sincere apologies' to the 135,000 people who had already secured and paid for their deposit.
"We understand that it is not always easy to secure a Glastonbury ticket, which is why we would like to offer all those people the chance to roll their £50 deposit over to next year, and guarantee the opportunity to buy a ticket for Glastonbury 2021.
"Those who would prefer a refund of that £50 will be able to contact See Tickets in the coming days in order to secure that," they added.
The Eavis' said that the cancellation has come as a 'terrible blow' to the crew and volunteers who work to make the event happen.
They then warned of the severe financial implications as a result of the cancellation.
"Not just for us, but also the Festival's charity partners, suppliers, traders, local landowners and our community," they said.
Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
It makes a swift change from last week as Emily Eavis declared the festival would go ahead and released a line-up of huge acts.
Sir Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and Kendrick Lamar were announced as headliners of the Pyramid Stage.
While Diana Ross was scheduled to perform in the legends slot on the Sunday afternoon.
Full statement:
"We are so sorry to announce this, but Glastonbury 2020 will have to be cancelled, and this will be an enforced fallow year for the Festival.
"Clearly this was not a course of action we hoped to take for our 50th anniversary event, but following the new government measures announced this week - and in times of such unprecedented uncertainty - this is now our only viable option.
"We very much hope that the situation in the UK will have improved enormously by the end of June. But even if it has, we are no longer able to spend the next three months with thousands of crew here on the farm, helping us with the enormous job of building the infrastructure and attractions needed to welcome more than 200,000 people to a temporary city in these fields."
"We would like to send our sincere apologies to the 135,000 people who have already paid a deposit for a Glastonbury 2020 ticket. The balance payments on those tickets were due at the beginning of April and we wanted to make a firm decision before then.
"We understand that it is not always easy to secure a Glastonbury ticket, which is why we would like to offer all those people the chance to roll their £50 deposit over to next year, and guarantee the opportunity to buy a ticket for Glastonbury 2021.
"Those who would prefer a refund of that £50 will be able to contact See Tickets in the coming days in order to secure that. This option will remain available until September this year. For those who are happy to roll their deposit over, that will happen automatically.
"The cancellation of this year’s Festival will no doubt come as a terrible blow to our incredible crew and volunteers who work so hard to make this event happen. There will also inevitably be severe financial implications as a result of this cancellation – not just for us, but also the Festival’s charity partners, suppliers, traders, local landowners and our community.
"We were so looking forward to welcoming you all for our 50th anniversary with a line-up full of fantastic artists and performers that we were incredibly proud to have booked. Again, we’re so sorry that this decision has been made. It was not through choice.
"But we look forward to welcoming you back to these fields next year and until then, we send our love and support to all of you."


thedailymirror--2020-03-18--Virgin Media is down - service crashes for frustrated users across the UK

It ’ s one of the most popular network providers in the UK , but it appears that Virgin Media has crashed this morning .
According to Down Detector , the issues started at 10:50 GMT , and are affecting users across the UK .
While the reason for the outage remains unclear , of those who reported issues , 52 % reported problems with their mobile phone , 30 % with cable internet , and 16 % with mobile internet .
Virgin Media is yet to comment on the outage .
With many Brits working from home amid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly frustrating .
Many users have taken to Twitter to discuss their issues .
One user wrote : `` My mum falls into a high risk category , so is having to work from home for the foreseeable future .
Your TV , phone and internet is down AGAIN .
Not to be fixed until at least the 24th .
Your terrible service is now actually endangering lives . ''
Another added : `` All my services are down and estimated repair is today at 6pm on the virgin media app .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wasn ’ t self isolating .
It ’ s day 3 and driving me mad already not being able to leave the house .
This will tip me over the edge . ''
And one joked : `` Trying to WFH is a myth when @ virginmedia broadband goes down ! ''
The outage comes just a day after several major mobile networks crashed across the UK .
O2 , EE , Three , Vodafone and giffgaff all went down yesterday , leaving many Brits unable to get online on their mobiles @

According to Down Detector, the issues started at 10:50 GMT, and are affecting users across the UK
Virgin Media is down - service crashes for mobile customers across the UK
It’s one of the most popular network providers in the UK, but it appears that Virgin Media has crashed this morning.
According to Down Detector, the issues started at 10:50 GMT, and are affecting users across the UK.
While the reason for the outage remains unclear, of those who reported issues, 52% reported problems with their mobile phone, 30% with cable internet, and 16% with mobile internet.
Virgin Media said: "“There are no widespread broadband issues on our network.
“We’re aware of an intermittent issue affecting voice services for some of our mobile customers but this has no relation to our other services. We’re working to get this fixed as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience.”
With many Brits working from home amid the coronavirus outbreak, the outage is proving particularly frustrating.
Image: Down Detector) Down Detector)
Many users have taken to Twitter to discuss their issues.
One user wrote: "My mum falls into a high risk category, so is having to work from home for the foreseeable future. Your TV, phone and internet is down AGAIN. Not to be fixed until at least the 24th. Your terrible service is now actually endangering lives."
Another added: "All my services are down and estimated repair is today at 6pm on the virgin media app. That’s all well and good if I wasn’t self isolating. It’s day 3 and driving me mad already not being able to leave the house. This will tip me over the edge."
And one joked: "Trying to WFH is a myth when @virginmedia broadband goes down!"
The outage comes just a day after several major mobile networks crashed across the UK.
O2, EE, Three, Vodafone and giffgaff all went down yesterday, leaving many Brits unable to get online on their mobiles.