thedailymirror--2020-04-28--Doctors 'forced to reuse PPE' with stockpile failures dating back 11 years

Doctors are being forced in droves to reuse PPE intended to be deployed just once owing to a `` desperate '' shortage .
A poll by the Royal College of Physicians found that a quarter of doctors are having to re-use protective kit meant to be worn just once .
Meanwhile , a BBC Panorama investigation has found that key items of PPE were not included in the government 's pandemic stockpile .
Gowns , visors , swabs and body bags were left out of the stockpile when it was set up in 2009 .
Some of the items are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesman told the programme that the expert committee that advises ministers on new and emerging respiratory virus threats , known as Nervtag , did not recommend stockpiling swabs and body bags .
They said the stockpile was designed for a flu pandemic , and Covid-19 has a higher hospitalisation rate .
The Royal College of Physician 's president Professor Andrew Goddard said the survey revealed a `` terrible state of affairs '' .
The protective clothes should be worn only once because washing them at temperatures high enough to kill coronavirus weakens their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poll found that 27 per cent of doctors were re-using their personal protective equipment or had done so .
Prof Goddard told the Daily Mail : `` Many personal protective equipment items are designed for single use and should only be re-used in extreme circumstances .
`` That so many people are having to re-use PPE shows how desperate the shortages are .
`` This is a truly terrible state of affairs .
As a bare minimum we expect our health service to provide the equipment we need to protect ourselves and our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported that Nervtag said gowns , one of the items in shortest supply in the UK , should be purchased last June .
Professor John Ashton , a public health expert who has previously criticised the Government 's approach , said the failure to stockpile some items meant NHS staff were working without crucial equipment .
He told the programme : `` The consequence of not planning , not ordering kit , not having stockpiles , is that we are sending into the frontline doctors , nurses , other health workers and social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them safe . ''
A Department for Health and Social Care spokeswoman said : `` This is an unprecedented global pandemic and we have taken the right steps at the right time to combat it , guided at all times by the best scientific advice .
`` The Government has been working day and night to battle against coronavirus , delivering a strategy designed at all times to protect our NHS and save lives . ''

Panorama looks into the government's handling of PPE
Panorama looks into the government's handling of PPE
The government is facing fresh questions surrounding PPE after a poll of doctors found a quarter were reusing PPE intended to be deployed once because of 'desperate' shortages
Doctors are being forced in droves to reuse PPE intended to be deployed just once owing to a "desperate" shortage.
A poll by the Royal College of Physicians found that a quarter of doctors are having to re-use protective kit meant to be worn just once.
Meanwhile, a BBC Panorama investigation has found that key items of PPE were not included in the government's pandemic stockpile.
Gowns, visors, swabs and body bags were left out of the stockpile when it was set up in 2009. Some of the items are now in short supply.
A Government spokesman told the programme that the expert committee that advises ministers on new and emerging respiratory virus threats, known as Nervtag, did not recommend stockpiling swabs and body bags.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
They said the stockpile was designed for a flu pandemic, and Covid-19 has a higher hospitalisation rate.
The Royal College of Physician's president Professor Andrew Goddard said the survey revealed a "terrible state of affairs".
The protective clothes should be worn only once because washing them at temperatures high enough to kill coronavirus weakens their effectiveness.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Royal College’s poll found that 27 per cent of doctors were re-using their personal protective equipment or had done so.
Prof Goddard told the Daily Mail : "Many personal protective equipment items are designed for single use and should only be re-used in extreme circumstances.
"That so many people are having to re-use PPE shows how desperate the shortages are.
"This is a truly terrible state of affairs. As a bare minimum we expect our health service to provide the equipment we need to protect ourselves and our patients."
Panorama, meanwhile, reported that Nervtag said gowns, one of the items in shortest supply in the UK, should be purchased last June.
Professor John Ashton, a public health expert who has previously criticised the Government's approach, said the failure to stockpile some items meant NHS staff were working without crucial equipment.
He told the programme: "The consequence of not planning, not ordering kit, not having stockpiles, is that we are sending into the frontline doctors, nurses, other health workers and social care workers without the equipment to keep them safe."
A Department for Health and Social Care spokeswoman said: "This is an unprecedented global pandemic and we have taken the right steps at the right time to combat it, guided at all times by the best scientific advice.
"The Government has been working day and night to battle against coronavirus, delivering a strategy designed at all times to protect our NHS and save lives."


thedailymirror--2020-04-28--Coronavirus leaves family heartbroken as mum and grandad die days apart

A much-loved mum died from coronavirus just days after the virus claimed her elderly father 's life .
Jocelyn Pettit , from Birmingham , was left devastated after her father Vincent Pettit , died after falling ill with Covid-19 .
Vincent had lived in a local care home , and died aged 86 on April 4 .
Just five days later 54-year-old Jocelyn was found collapsed at her home in Castle Vale , an ambulance was called and she was rushed to hospital Tragically Jocelyn also died a day later from coronavirus , with her partner John by her side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well known and much-loved within the Castle Vale community and had been very active within the local punk scene .
She leaves behind her children Sam and Katie , grandchildren Mia , Vinnie , sister Jane and partner John .
Her devastated son Sam Byron , aged 31 , told Birmingham Live : `` It has just been a terrible time .
We lost our grandad Vincent to coronavirus and then my mum .
`` My aunty Jane had gone round to see my mom and found her collapsed .
She was rushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first it could be a severe case of pneumonia but it turned out to be coronavirus .
Nothing could be done for her and she died .
`` Fortunately her partner John was by her side .
She did have a few underlying health conditions and had lost her hearing but she was only 54 and it was a total shock .
`` I had spoken to her the day before she was found collapsed and she had been absolutely fine .
It was just so sudden .
`` She was just a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was devoted to her children Katie and myself and to her two grandchildren Mia and Vinnie .
`` My grandad Vincent was a lovely man and I even named my son Vinnie after him .
To lose them both at the same time was a total bolt out of the blue and has just been devastating . ''
Michael Michie set up a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help pay for funeral costs for Jocelyn and Vincent .
He posted : `` Jocelyn Anne Pettit tragically lost her life to the Coronavirus on 09/04/2020 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 86-year old-father , Vincent Pettit five days previous .
`` Jocelyn grew up in Castle Vale and was well known and loved within the punk community .
`` The past three years were a rollercoaster for Jocelyn after suffering several health conditions including losing her hearing but life bought her happiness when she became a nan to Mia and Vinnie .
`` Jocelyn was loved by many people and will always be remembered for her funny and caring nature .
Trying to raise money for Sam and his family at this difficult time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been raised for Sam and his family .
To donate to the cause click here

'Lovely, caring and funny' mum Jocelyn Pettit, 54, from Birmingham, died just five days after her 86-year-old father Vincent lost his life to the deadly coronavirus pandemic
A much-loved mum died from coronavirus just days after the virus claimed her elderly father's life.
Jocelyn Pettit, from Birmingham, was left devastated after her father Vincent Pettit, died after falling ill with Covid-19.
Vincent had lived in a local care home, and died aged 86 on April 4.
Just five days later 54-year-old Jocelyn was found collapsed at her home in Castle Vale, an ambulance was called and she was rushed to hospital
Tragically Jocelyn also died a day later from coronavirus, with her partner John by her side, reports Birmingham Live.
Jocelyn was well known and much-loved within the Castle Vale community and had been very active within the local punk scene.
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She leaves behind her children Sam and Katie, grandchildren Mia, Vinnie, sister Jane and partner John.
Her devastated son Sam Byron, aged 31, told Birmingham Live: "It has just been a terrible time. We lost our grandad Vincent to coronavirus and then my mum.
"My aunty Jane had gone round to see my mom and found her collapsed. She was rushed to hospital.
"They thought at first it could be a severe case of pneumonia but it turned out to be coronavirus. Nothing could be done for her and she died.
"Fortunately her partner John was by her side. She did have a few underlying health conditions and had lost her hearing but she was only 54 and it was a total shock.
"I had spoken to her the day before she was found collapsed and she had been absolutely fine. It was just so sudden.
"She was just a lovely, caring and funny lady who was devoted to her children Katie and myself and to her two grandchildren Mia and Vinnie.
"My grandad Vincent was a lovely man and I even named my son Vinnie after him. To lose them both at the same time was a total bolt out of the blue and has just been devastating."
Michael Michie set up a fundraiser on GoFundMe to help pay for funeral costs for Jocelyn and Vincent.
He posted: "Jocelyn Anne Pettit tragically lost her life to the Coronavirus on 09/04/2020, following the virus sadly taking her 86-year old-father, Vincent Pettit five days previous.
"Jocelyn grew up in Castle Vale and was well known and loved within the punk community.
"The past three years were a rollercoaster for Jocelyn after suffering several health conditions including losing her hearing but life bought her happiness when she became a nan to Mia and Vinnie.
"Jocelyn was loved by many people and will always be remembered for her funny and caring nature. Trying to raise money for Sam and his family at this difficult time."
So far nearly £4,000 has been raised for Sam and his family.
To donate to the cause click here


thedailymirror--2020-04-28--Liverpool 'desperate to win title on the pitch' amid Premier League uncertainty

Liverpool are desperate to win the Premier League title on the pitch rather than `` by default '' - according to Anfield legend Ray Houghton .
The former Reds midfielder says Liverpool have already earned what would be their first top-flight crown in 30 years , having been `` the best team by a long way '' in this season 's title race .
With the Premier League having been suspended since the middle of March due to the coronavirus crisis , some would hand Liverpool the title now due to their massive 25-point lead at the the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world and European champions will be determined to end any doubts over their supremacy by securing the two wins they need to ensure glory .
“ They don ’ t want to win it by default , '' said Houghton , who helped Liverpool to two First Division titles including their last in 1990 .
`` They want to win it on the pitch , they want to earn it .
`` They have earned it to a certain degree , but it would always be levelled against them that ‘ you didn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you didn ’ t get enough points ’ .
They want it and the fans want it.
” The Government has been in talks with Premier League chiefs to get football back up and running `` as soon as possible '' , with plans afoot to play matches behind closed doors .
There are fears the season will have to be scrapped , with some suggesting voiding it and starting afresh once the risk from coronavirus has abated .
But Houghton says the priority must be to complete the current campaign when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , rather than beginning a new one .
“ At the end of it , human life is more important , '' said the 73-cap former Republic of Ireland international .
`` The priority has to be that people are safe .
But if we can get back playing then we should finish the season .
“ Why is starting a new season more important than finishing this one ?
I don ’ t get that .
If you can start one , you can finish one .
“ It would be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win it after what they have done .
“ Liverpool have been the best team by a long way , the most consistent side .
It would be a massive shame if they don ’ t win the title .
”

Ray Houghton, who helped Liverpool win their last league crown in 1990, says Jurgen Klopp's side will be determined to prove their supremacy and don't want to win the title 'by default'
Liverpool are desperate to win the Premier League title on the pitch rather than "by default" - according to Anfield legend Ray Houghton.
The former Reds midfielder says Liverpool have already earned what would be their first top-flight crown in 30 years, having been "the best team by a long way" in this season's title race.
With the Premier League having been suspended since the middle of March due to the coronavirus crisis, some would hand Liverpool the title now due to their massive 25-point lead at the the top of the table.
But Houghton says the world and European champions will be determined to end any doubts over their supremacy by securing the two wins they need to ensure glory.
“They don’t want to win it by default," said Houghton, who helped Liverpool to two First Division titles including their last in 1990.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"They want to win it on the pitch, they want to earn it.
"They have earned it to a certain degree, but it would always be levelled against them that ‘you didn’t get it over the line, you didn’t get enough points’. They want it and the fans want it.”
The Government has been in talks with Premier League chiefs to get football back up and running "as soon as possible", with plans afoot to play matches behind closed doors.
There are fears the season will have to be scrapped, with some suggesting voiding it and starting afresh once the risk from coronavirus has abated.
But Houghton says the priority must be to complete the current campaign when it is possible to do so safely, rather than beginning a new one.
“At the end of it, human life is more important," said the 73-cap former Republic of Ireland international.
"The priority has to be that people are safe. But if we can get back playing then we should finish the season.
“Why is starting a new season more important than finishing this one? I don’t get that. If you can start one, you can finish one.
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“It would be a great shame if Liverpool don’t win it after what they have done.
“Liverpool have been the best team by a long way, the most consistent side. It would be a massive shame if they don’t win the title.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-28--Love Island's Laura Whitmore will 'never be OK' with Caroline Flack's death

Laura Whitmore has said she will `` never be OK '' with former Love Island host Caroline Flack 's death .
Laura replaced Caroline as presenter on the hugely popular ITV2 reality show , weeks before she took her own life aged 40 , after Caroline stepped down from the role .
Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK , 34-year-old Laura said : `` It 'll never be OK and it 'll never be right .
It did scare me .
`` She was so strong-willed and feisty and I remember thinking , 'God , I wish I could be as strong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if people said things , it would n't bother her .
But obviously it did because everyone is human .
`` I do n't want to speculate reasons because nobody will ever know .
( But ) it did frighten me . ''
The Irish presenter took over as Love Island host in December after Caroline called it quits following an assault charge .
Former MTV host Laura admitted she was reluctant to take the job due to the pressure that accompanies being on one of the UK 's most popular shows , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ narrator on the show .
Laura said : `` You do a show that big and people want to write about it and put it in tabloids and magazines .
`` So I knew , yes , it 's got great parts to it , but it 's also got negative parts too .
`` I love doing live TV .
I 'd worked with most of the crew doing I 'm A Celebrity ... and MTV , so it just felt very comfortable .
The show was the easiest thing . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ went with the show , especially in the aftermath of Caroline 's death .
She continued : `` It was everything around it that I could n't cope with .
When I got the call I was like , ' I need to talk to Iain , I need to talk to Caroline..' '' It 's a weird one because you think you should just jump at it .
`` Obviously you 're delighted that ITV trust you to do such a big show , but a friend of yours is also going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first to say , ' I hope you get it ' , which was really nice .
`` You 're like , 'Oh yay , I get to do this but , no , this is n't how I want to get to do it .
It was a really weird way to get a job . ''
With the coronavirus panedemic keeping the UK in lockdown , Laura said that the experience hasmade her realise how strong her relationship with Iain is .
She said : `` It 's just Iain , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right now , and ( Iain ) is loving it because he gets to eat pasta and play computer games .
He 's living his student life .
`` I thought we would drive each other crazy .
It 's really helping me think , 'Actually , this is a good relationship ! '
We like each other . ''
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Love Island host Laura Whitmore has opened up about the passing of her friend Caroline Flack and why it will never sit well with her and how it has 'scared her'
Love Island's Laura Whitmore will 'never be OK' with Caroline Flack's death
Laura Whitmore has said she will "never be OK" with former Love Island host Caroline Flack's death.
Laura replaced Caroline as presenter on the hugely popular ITV2 reality show, weeks before she took her own life aged 40, after Caroline stepped down from the role.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan UK, 34-year-old Laura said: "It'll never be OK and it'll never be right. It did scare me.
"She was so strong-willed and feisty and I remember thinking, 'God, I wish I could be as strong as her'. I felt like if people said things, it wouldn't bother her. But obviously it did because everyone is human.
"I don't want to speculate reasons because nobody will ever know. (But) it did frighten me."
Image: @thewhitmore /Twitter) @thewhitmore /Twitter)
The Irish presenter took over as Love Island host in December after Caroline called it quits following an assault charge.
Former MTV host Laura admitted she was reluctant to take the job due to the pressure that accompanies being on one of the UK's most popular shows, despite her partner Iain Stirling being the narrator on the show.
Laura said: "You do a show that big and people want to write about it and put it in tabloids and magazines.
"So I knew, yes, it's got great parts to it, but it's also got negative parts too.
"I love doing live TV. I'd worked with most of the crew doing I'm A Celebrity... and MTV, so it just felt very comfortable. The show was the easiest thing."
Laura admitted that she struggled with what went with the show, especially in the aftermath of Caroline's death.
Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images for EE) Dave Benett/Getty Images for EE)
She continued: "It was everything around it that I couldn't cope with. When I got the call I was like, 'I need to talk to Iain, I need to talk to Caroline..'
"It's a weird one because you think you should just jump at it.
"Obviously you're delighted that ITV trust you to do such a big show, but a friend of yours is also going through hell... Caroline had messaged me first to say, 'I hope you get it', which was really nice.
Image: Daily Record) Daily Record)
"You're like, 'Oh yay, I get to do this but, no, this isn't how I want to get to do it. It was a really weird way to get a job."
With the coronavirus panedemic keeping the UK in lockdown, Laura said that the experience hasmade her realise how strong her relationship with Iain is.
She said: "It's just Iain, me and the dog in the house right now, and (Iain) is loving it because he gets to eat pasta and play computer games. He's living his student life.
"I thought we would drive each other crazy. It's really helping me think, 'Actually, this is a good relationship!' We like each other."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-28--Donald Trump back after disinfectant storm and says US 'not happy with China'

Donald Trump has claimed China could have stopped the coronavirus before it swept the globe in his first press conference since the 'disinfectant storm ' .
The US president said his administration was conducting `` serious investigations '' into what happened when the outbreak first occurred in Wuhan at the end of last year .
`` We are not happy with China , '' he continued .
`` We believe it could have been stopped at the source .
`` It could have been stopped quickly and it would n't have spread all over the world . ''
The president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time since storming out of the White House briefing room over questions about his suggestion of injecting cleaning products and using intense light to treat coronavirus .
Speaking at a conference last week , Trump , who was already facing ongoing criticism for his handling of the pandemic , raised the bizarre ideas as he questioned William Bryan , acting head of the US Department of Homeland Security 's Science and Technology Directorate .
A reporter asked the president on Monday about the state of Maryland reporting more emergency calls regarding ingestion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imagine why , '' Trump said .
`` I ca n't imagine that . ''
The president has since claimed his comments were made sarcastically and were aimed at the journalists in last week 's briefing rather than at Bryan .
The president said he did not take any responsibility in relation to the Maryland governor 's office issuing an alert after receiving over 100 calls about people ingesting disinfectant .
The president has been continually critical of China as the battle against covid-19 has dragged on and has often emphasised his order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in an attempt to halt the outbreak .
Some health experts have said the move afforded the White House time to prepare for the fight ahead , but the Trump administration has been accused of wasting the opportunity .
`` Nobody except one country can be held accountable for what happened , '' Trump said on Monday .
`` Nobody 's blaming anybody here .
We 're looking at a group of people that should 've stopped it at the source . ''
He added that the US will always remember those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incompetence or something else other than incompetence '' .
He said China `` could 've protected the whole world - not just us - the whole world '' .
Trump went on to say American schools will soon be welcoming students back , as US states begin to lift restrictions put in place in the hopes of slowing the pandemic .
This is despite there only being a few weeks left of classes in most schools ' terms .
`` I think you 'll see a lot of schools open up , even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , '' Trump said , adding `` young people seem to do very well '' in terms of `` what this vicious virus goes after '' .
Trump was asked if he had considered postponing the November presidential election in which he hopes to be reinstated for a second and final term .
`` I never even thought of changing the date of the election , '' he said .
`` Why would I do that ?
November 3rd .
That 's a good number . ''
Trump called the prospect of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and suggested presumptive Democratic rival Joe Biden was likely unaware his campaign had suggested it .
Former Vice-President Biden , however , said at a virtual fundraiser last week that he thought president would `` try to kick back the election somehow '' .
Trump has frequently insulted his opponent by questioning Biden 's mental fortitude for leading the country .
`` I look forward to that election , '' Trump added .
In the final question of the evening , a reporter asked : `` If an American president loses more Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ died during the entirety of the Vietnam war , does he deserve to be reelected ? ''
Trump refused to rise to the question and instead attempted to put a positive spin on the death toll .
`` So , yeah , we 've lost a lot of people but if you look at what original projections were , 2.2 million , we 're probably heading to 60,000 - 70,000 , '' he said .
`` It 's far too many - one person is too many for this .
I think we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions , '' he added .
`` The big decision was closing the border , doing the ban on people coming in from China . ''
He also emphasised the `` unbelievable '' job his administration did with ventilators .
`` I think we 've done a great job .
And I will say this - one person is too many . ''
Earlier in the briefing , Trump had said he knows how North Korea 's leader Kim Jong-un is but ca n't talk about it , adding : `` I hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about Kim 's health after he missed an annual birthday celebration for his late grandfather - Kim Il-sung , the country 's founder - on April 15 .
Since then there have been multiple unverified reports that Kim is severely ill or dead .

Donald Trump: US are not happy with China
Donald Trump: US are not happy with China
Trump was addressing the US media for the first time since storming out of the last conference after becoming frustrated with questions about his suggestion cleaning products and intense sunlight could be used to treat coronavirus
Donald Trump says US 'not happy' and could demand billions in compensation from China
Donald Trump has claimed China could have stopped the coronavirus before it swept the globe in his first press conference since the 'disinfectant storm'.
The US president said his administration was conducting "serious investigations" into what happened when the outbreak first occurred in Wuhan at the end of last year.
"We are not happy with China," he continued. "We believe it could have been stopped at the source.
"It could have been stopped quickly and it wouldn't have spread all over the world."
Image: Yuri Gripas/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Yuri Gripas/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Responding to a question about reports in Germany that a lawsuit worth billions could be lodged against China, Trump said: "We have ways of doing things a lot easier than that.
"Germany's looking at things, and we're looking at things, and we're talking about a lot more money than Germany's talking about.
"We haven't determined the final amount yet. It's very substantial.
"If you look at the world, I mean, this is worldwide damage. This is damage to the U.S., but this is damage to the world."
The president was appearing before US journalists for the first time since storming out of the White House briefing room over questions about his suggestion of injecting cleaning products and using intense light to treat coronavirus.
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Speaking at a conference last week, Trump, who was already facing ongoing criticism for his handling of the pandemic, raised the bizarre ideas as he questioned William Bryan, acting head of the US Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate.
A reporter asked the president on Monday about the state of Maryland reporting more emergency calls regarding ingestion of disinfectants.
"I can't imagine why," Trump said. "I can't imagine that."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The president has since claimed his comments were made sarcastically and were aimed at the journalists in last week's briefing rather than at Bryan.
The president said he did not take any responsibility in relation to the Maryland governor's office issuing an alert after receiving over 100 calls about people ingesting disinfectant.
The president has been continually critical of China as the battle against covid-19 has dragged on and has often emphasised his order to close the US borders to China in an attempt to halt the outbreak.
Some health experts have said the move afforded the White House time to prepare for the fight ahead, but the Trump administration has been accused of wasting the opportunity.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
"Nobody except one country can be held accountable for what happened," Trump said on Monday.
"Nobody's blaming anybody here. We're looking at a group of people that should've stopped it at the source."
He added that the US will always remember those who were "sacrificed for a reason of incompetence or something else other than incompetence".
He said China "could've protected the whole world - not just us - the whole world".
Image: XINHUA/AFP via Getty Images) XINHUA/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump went on to say American schools will soon be welcoming students back, as US states begin to lift restrictions put in place in the hopes of slowing the pandemic.
This is despite there only being a few weeks left of classes in most schools' terms.
"I think you'll see a lot of schools open up, even if it's for a very short time," Trump said, adding "young people seem to do very well" in terms of "what this vicious virus goes after".
Trump was asked if he had considered postponing the November presidential election in which he hopes to be reinstated for a second and final term.
"I never even thought of changing the date of the election," he said. "Why would I do that? November 3rd. That's a good number."
Trump called the prospect of a delay "made up propaganda" and suggested presumptive Democratic rival Joe Biden was likely unaware his campaign had suggested it.
Former Vice-President Biden, however, said at a virtual fundraiser last week that he thought president would "try to kick back the election somehow".
Image: CJ GUNTHER/EPA-EFE/REX) CJ GUNTHER/EPA-EFE/REX)
Trump has frequently insulted his opponent by questioning Biden's mental fortitude for leading the country.
"I look forward to that election," Trump added.
In the final question of the evening, a reporter asked: "If an American president loses more Americans over the course of six weeks than died during the entirety of the Vietnam war, does he deserve to be reelected?"
Trump refused to rise to the question and instead attempted to put a positive spin on the death toll.
"So, yeah, we've lost a lot of people but if you look at what original projections were, 2.2 million, we're probably heading to 60,000 - 70,000," he said.
"It's far too many - one person is too many for this. I think we've made a lot of really good decisions," he added. "The big decision was closing the border, doing the ban on people coming in from China."
He also emphasised the "unbelievable" job his administration did with ventilators.
"I think we've done a great job. And I will say this - one person is too many."
Earlier in the briefing, Trump had said he knows how North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un is but can't talk about it, adding: "I hope he's fine."
Speculation erupted about Kim's health after he missed an annual birthday celebration for his late grandfather - Kim Il-sung, the country's founder - on April 15.
Since then there have been multiple unverified reports that Kim is severely ill or dead.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Kourtney Kardashian stuns in racy bikini snap after dismissing pregnancy rumours

Kourtney Kardashian looked on fire in her latest Instagram offering which captured her in a bikini at the poolside .
The mum-of-three has recently denied she 's expecting again and insisted she was baffled by the gossip after being quizzed by a fan .
In her scorching hot snap , Kourt could be seen flaunting her enviable body as she caught some Calabasas sun rays amid lockdown .
The reality star put mummy duties on hold for a brief moment as she stripped down to a skimpy black bikini to ensure she remained sun-kissed .
She drip fed her Instagram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million Instagram followers .
Her caption read : `` Evolve as you please . ''
Kourt was recently forced to set the record straight as pregnancy rumours began swirling around the brunette bombshell .
In a candid Instagram Live chat , she explained : `` I posted this photo the other day , and so many of the comments were like 'Are you pregnant ? '
'Baby number four ? '
'Pregnant , pregnant ? '
'' She continued : `` And I could have taken that offensively and really been like 'Oh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ? '
But instead I knew I did n't look pregnant in my opinion .
`` I 've been pregnant three times I know what my body looks like when I 'm pregnant . ''
The mum-of-three insisted she took the comments well as many were positive about how feminine and curvy she looked .
Kourtney said : `` To me it 's very feminine to have curves and I embrace my body so I did n't take it offensively and instead I wrote back and said lets put the good blessings out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vibe .
`` I did read some of the comments , I did like this one comment that said ' I did think you were pregnant cos your body looks extra curvy and feminine and glowing ' .
`` So someone said something in a really positive way . ''
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Kourtney Kardashian has recently denied she's expecting again and insisted she was baffled by the gossip after being quizzed by a fan
Kourtney Kardashian looked on fire in her latest Instagram offering which captured her in a bikini at the poolside.
The mum-of-three has recently denied she's expecting again and insisted she was baffled by the gossip after being quizzed by a fan.
In her scorching hot snap, Kourt could be seen flaunting her enviable body as she caught some Calabasas sun rays amid lockdown.
The reality star put mummy duties on hold for a brief moment as she stripped down to a skimpy black bikini to ensure she remained sun-kissed.
She drip fed her Instagram with the sultry snap with her 90.5 million Instagram followers.
Her caption read: "Evolve as you please."
Image: kourtneykardash/Instagram) kourtneykardash/Instagram)
Kourt was recently forced to set the record straight as pregnancy rumours began swirling around the brunette bombshell.
In a candid Instagram Live chat, she explained: "I posted this photo the other day, and so many of the comments were like 'Are you pregnant?' 'Baby number four?' 'Pregnant, pregnant?'"
Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
She continued: "And I could have taken that offensively and really been like 'Oh my gosh do I really look pregnant?' But instead I knew I didn't look pregnant in my opinion.
"I've been pregnant three times I know what my body looks like when I'm pregnant."
Image: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram) Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram)
The mum-of-three insisted she took the comments well as many were positive about how feminine and curvy she looked.
Kourtney said: "To me it's very feminine to have curves and I embrace my body so I didn't take it offensively and instead I wrote back and said lets put the good blessings out there, like put out a good vibe.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I did read some of the comments, I did like this one comment that said 'I did think you were pregnant cos your body looks extra curvy and feminine and glowing'.
"So someone said something in a really positive way."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Six new coronavirus symptoms US doctors are finding over and over again

Doctors in the US have updated their official symptoms of coronavirus after doctors reported seeing them time and again .
Initially the Centre for Disease Control ( CDC ) listed just three symptoms for Covid-19 which were : shortness of breath , a cough and a fever .
But as doctors have learned more about the deadly bug , which has claimed the lives of more than 20,000 people in the UK , they have updated their list of symptoms .
The CDC in America now reports the symptoms which could appear between two to 14 days of exposure to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of taste or smell In an Iranian study , 76 % of Covid-19 patients who reported a loss of smell said it had a sudden onset .
In many of the cases , anosmia , as it ’ s called , appeared before other symptoms .
Vallery Lomas , a 34-year-old champion baker , told the Washington Post : “ It scared the hell out of me .
“ I could smell nothing for probably five days.
” Professor Claire Hopkins , president of the British Rhinological Society and a leading ear , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading the charge to get loss of sense of smell recognised by the World Health Organization and Public Health England as a coronavirus symptom .
Prof. Hopkins said : `` One in six patients will lose their sense of smell as an isolated symptom , really without getting any other associated symptoms .
`` One in four will get it along with other symptoms , but right at the beginning of infection .
`` It is a good early marker of infection . ''
She added : `` When you look at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of smell is actually one of the best predictors of Covid-19 infection .
`` Much better than fever , and more prevalent and a stronger predictor than cough . ''
In France , researchers are preparing to launch a human trial to test their hypothesis that nicotine can help the body combat the Covid-19 infection .
The trial will involve groups of healthcare workers and patients wearing nicotine patches and other groups wearing placebo patches .
Then they will be tested to see if there is a difference in how their bodies respond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a follow-up to a French study , published this month , of public health data which appeared to show that people who smoke are 80 % less likely to catch Covid-19 than non-smokers of the same age and sex .
The scientists hypothesised in their study that nicotine , which is contained in cigarettes , could influence whether or not the coronavirus molecules are able to attach themselves to receptors in the body .
`` You have the virus which arrives on the receptor , and the nicotine blocks that , and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emeritus professor of neuroscience at France 's Pasteur institute , describing the hypothetical process .

These are the most common symptoms of coronavirus
These are the most common symptoms of coronavirus
Initially the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) listed just three symptoms for Covid-19 but as thousands of more cases hit the US they have updated their list to include several more
Six new coronavirus symptoms US doctors are finding over and over again
Doctors in the US have updated their official symptoms of coronavirus after doctors reported seeing them time and again.
Initially the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) listed just three symptoms for Covid-19 which were: shortness of breath, a cough and a fever.
But as doctors have learned more about the deadly bug, which has claimed the lives of more than 20,000 people in the UK, they have updated their list of symptoms.
The CDC in America now reports the symptoms which could appear between two to 14 days of exposure to the virus as:
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
In an Iranian study, 76% of Covid-19 patients who reported a loss of smell said it had a sudden onset. In many of the cases, anosmia, as it’s called, appeared before other symptoms.
Vallery Lomas, a 34-year-old champion baker, told the Washington Post: “It scared the hell out of me.
“I could smell nothing for probably five days.”
Professor Claire Hopkins, president of the British Rhinological Society and a leading ear, nose and throat consultant surgeon, is leading the charge to get loss of sense of smell recognised by the World Health Organization and Public Health England as a coronavirus symptom.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Prof. Hopkins said: "One in six patients will lose their sense of smell as an isolated symptom, really without getting any other associated symptoms.
"One in four will get it along with other symptoms, but right at the beginning of infection.
"It is a good early marker of infection."
She added: "When you look at all the different symptoms, loss of sense of smell is actually one of the best predictors of Covid-19 infection.
"Much better than fever, and more prevalent and a stronger predictor than cough."
In France, researchers are preparing to launch a human trial to test their hypothesis that nicotine can help the body combat the Covid-19 infection.
The trial will involve groups of healthcare workers and patients wearing nicotine patches and other groups wearing placebo patches.
Then they will be tested to see if there is a difference in how their bodies respond to the virus.
The trial is a follow-up to a French study, published this month, of public health data which appeared to show that people who smoke are 80% less likely to catch Covid-19 than non-smokers of the same age and sex.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
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 scientists hypothesised in their study that nicotine, which is contained in cigarettes, could influence whether or not the coronavirus molecules are able to attach themselves to receptors in the body.
"You have the virus which arrives on the receptor, and the nicotine blocks that, and they separate," said Jean-Pierre Changeux, emeritus professor of neuroscience at France's Pasteur institute, describing the hypothetical process.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Kylie Jenner ditches barefaced selfies as she wears glam make-up and Dior

Kylie Jenner pulled out all the stops on hair and make-up done while in designer gear for her latest Instagram offering .
Her make-up free appearance did n't last long as she ditched her cosmetics over the weekend on social media .
The billionaire makeup mogul , 22 , showed off her killer curves in a series of stunning snaps she shared with her 171 million Instagram followers .
The mum-of-one opted for matching Dior trackies and long sleeve as she rounded her look off with Dior shoes for an all-designer ensemble .
Penned alongside the carousel of snaps , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The KUWTK star was seen sat on her ultra modern doorstep as she posed for the camera .
Kylie recently took to Instagram to share her tips on creating a sleek bare-face of makeup .
Naturally , the cosmetics guru ditched the natural look and instead went for a full face of glam .
Kylie said playing with make-up was keeping her `` entertained '' in lockdown as she prepared to move into her lavish Los Angeles home .
It comes as Kylie recently sold one her of Hidden Hills homes for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was located in the Holmby Hills neighbourhood in Los Angeles .
It sprawled over 19,250 square feet and the mansion featured as part of a “ resort compound ” .
The property Kylie was tipped to have bought has outdoor space featuring a luxury pool .
The exterior of the building features dark grey tiles and lots of lighting running under steps and along walls .
The property was initially on the market for $ 55 million but Kylie was said to have only splashed out $ 36.5 million .
The property has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to park 20 cars .
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Kylie Jenner shed her make-up free look and returned to social media with heavy make-up and Dior gear
Kylie Jenner ditches barefaced selfies as she wears glam make-up and Dior
Kylie Jenner pulled out all the stops on hair and make-up done while in designer gear for her latest Instagram offering.
Her make-up free appearance didn't last long as she ditched her cosmetics over the weekend on social media.
The billionaire makeup mogul, 22, showed off her killer curves in a series of stunning snaps she shared with her 171 million Instagram followers.
The mum-of-one opted for matching Dior trackies and long sleeve as she rounded her look off with Dior shoes for an all-designer ensemble.
Penned alongside the carousel of snaps, she wrote: "Happy Monday."
The KUWTK star was seen sat on her ultra modern doorstep as she posed for the camera.
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
Kylie recently took to Instagram to share her tips on creating a sleek bare-face of makeup.
Naturally, the cosmetics guru ditched the natural look and instead went for a full face of glam.
Kylie said playing with make-up was keeping her "entertained" in lockdown as she prepared to move into her lavish Los Angeles home.
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
It comes as Kylie recently sold one her of Hidden Hills homes for $6.7 million.
Her new home was located in the Holmby Hills neighbourhood in Los Angeles.
It sprawled over 19,250 square feet and the mansion featured as part of a “resort compound”.
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
The property Kylie was tipped to have bought has outdoor space featuring a luxury pool.
The exterior of the building features dark grey tiles and lots of lighting running under steps and along walls.
Image: kyliejenner/Instagram) kyliejenner/Instagram)
The property was initially on the market for $55 million but Kylie was said to have only splashed out $36.5 million.
The property has seven bedrooms, 14 bathrooms and space to park 20 cars.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Tiger King's Carole Baskin's missing husband 'cover-up denied by sheriff'

A Florida County sheriff has spoken out to deny that there has been a cover-up in the investigation of Tiger King star Carole Baskin 's missing husband .
Since Netflix started streaming its documentary , Tiger King : Murder , Mayhem and Madness , the two breakout stars , Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin , have been the talk of social media .
While Joe , the former owner of The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park , is serving more than 20 years for plotting to murder Carole Baskin , the Big Cat Rescue owner has been accused herself of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ husband Don Lewis in 1997 .
With the investigation into his death being re-opened , Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has denied that there has been a cover-up by law enforcement .
Nancy Grace on Fox Nation had discussed the rumour that Baskin had enlisted the help of her brother , who was a Florida County deputy sheriff , on the night that Don disappeared .
Florida County sheriff Chad Chronister has hit back at the claims after Grace put to him : `` If you dare to Google yourself , you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s a conspiracy theory going on and a suggestion of a cover-up .
`` She had a brother on your force , on the sheriff department force .
… What do you say to claims that he helped her cover up a murder and that he helped her that night ?
” Chronister was quick with his reply : `` I would say those claims are false . ''
He went on to add that Baskin 's brother actually had someone under arrest in a car , booking him later at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he allegedly helped Baskin .
Chronister added : `` Any type of theory of cover-up is dispelled when you can track back and see that his actions that night were accounted for . ''
Baskin has always denied having any involvement in Don 's disappearance and said that the reason why she reached out to her brother was because her car had broken down while out at 3am to buy milk for her tiger cubs .
Chronister continued : `` [ Baskin ’ s brother ] had asked for one of his other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her home .
`` Another deputy sheriff did pick her up from the Albertson ’ s and give her a ride back to the animal sanctuary . ''
Don Lewis has allegedly not been seen , presumed dead , after he supposedly travelled to Costa Rica to check out the viability of moving the tiger breeading programme to there .
His van was found at the airport and there has been speculation that he was spotted in Costa Rica in the days afterwards but police were unable to verify these sightings .
Speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Department patrol sergeant Greg Thomas , who worked on homicide and cold cases for the department , said there was speculation his disappearance could have been part of an “ insurance scam type of thing ” .
Chronister has speculated that Don never actually left the United States as was in fact killed before getting on the plane .
He said : `` This individual was murdered and this individual never left the country .
`` I think it was staged and meant to appear like someone had just pulled up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wanted us to believe that he would never [ have ] intended on returning and that he had left . ''
He has refused to not name Baskin as a person of interest but did say that there were a number of people that could have `` benefited '' from Don 's death .
The investigation into Don ’ s disappearance continues and is officially listed as a missing persons case .
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Florida County sheriff Chad Chronister has denied there has been a cover-up in the investigation of Don Lewis' disappearance and says Baskin 'is not a person of interest'
A Florida County sheriff has spoken out to deny that there has been a cover-up in the investigation of Tiger King star Carole Baskin's missing husband.
Since Netflix started streaming its documentary, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, the two breakout stars, Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin, have been the talk of social media.
While Joe, the former owner of The Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, is serving more than 20 years for plotting to murder Carole Baskin, the Big Cat Rescue owner has been accused herself of being involved in the death of former husband Don Lewis in 1997.
With the investigation into his death being re-opened, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has denied that there has been a cover-up by law enforcement.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Nancy Grace on Fox Nation had discussed the rumour that Baskin had enlisted the help of her brother, who was a Florida County deputy sheriff, on the night that Don disappeared.
Florida County sheriff Chad Chronister has hit back at the claims after Grace put to him: "If you dare to Google yourself, you’re going to find out that there’s a conspiracy theory going on and a suggestion of a cover-up.
"She had a brother on your force, on the sheriff department force. … What do you say to claims that he helped her cover up a murder and that he helped her that night?”
Chronister was quick with his reply: "I would say those claims are false."
He went on to add that Baskin's brother actually had someone under arrest in a car, booking him later at the police station, at the time that he allegedly helped Baskin.
Chronister added: "Any type of theory of cover-up is dispelled when you can track back and see that his actions that night were accounted for."
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Baskin has always denied having any involvement in Don's disappearance and said that the reason why she reached out to her brother was because her car had broken down while out at 3am to buy milk for her tiger cubs.
Chronister continued: "[Baskin’s brother] had asked for one of his other friends, another deputy to please take her home.
"Another deputy sheriff did pick her up from the Albertson’s and give her a ride back to the animal sanctuary."
Image: Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office) Hillsborough County Sherriff's Office)
Don Lewis has allegedly not been seen, presumed dead, after he supposedly travelled to Costa Rica to check out the viability of moving the tiger breeading programme to there.
His van was found at the airport and there has been speculation that he was spotted in Costa Rica in the days afterwards but police were unable to verify these sightings.
Speaking to Oxygen.com previously, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Department patrol sergeant Greg Thomas, who worked on homicide and cold cases for the department, said there was speculation his disappearance could have been part of an “insurance scam type of thing”.
Image: Netflix) Netflix)
Chronister has speculated that Don never actually left the United States as was in fact killed before getting on the plane.
He said: "This individual was murdered and this individual never left the country.
"I think it was staged and meant to appear like someone had just pulled up, parked, and I think they wanted us to believe that he would never [have] intended on returning and that he had left."
He has refused to not name Baskin as a person of interest but did say that there were a number of people that could have "benefited" from Don's death.
The investigation into Don’s disappearance continues and is officially listed as a missing persons case.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-27--EastEnders hostage horror as Max and Gray battle to save Whitney from Michaela

EastEnders confirmed in dramatic scenes on Monday evening that Whitney Dean had been kidnapped - and next week sees a dramatic rescue attempt .
Max Branning and Gray Atkins will spring into action to save Whitney after learning she is in danger .
After planning on fleeing Walford ahead of her looming murder trial , Whitney decided to take control of her life after a heart-to-heart with Max .
Whitney had been arrested and imprisoned for stabbing her stalker Leo King to death in February .
It was self-defence , after months of torment from Leo that led to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to murder her in her own home .
Whitney 's lawyer Gray found the evidence he needed to secure a release on bail , after realising he had been spying on her from her attic .
As Whitney tried to move on from the incident , she was haunted and left tempted to move away for good .
Whitney is awaiting her trial where she will be interrogated once more over Leo 's death .
Leo was the son of Whitney 's former stepfather Tony King , who sexually abused her when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his crime was exposed and he was arrested - while he later took his own life in prison .
Leo believed his dad was innocent and Whitney had lied , leading to his dangerous vendetta ultimately resulting in his own demise .
Now , it 's his mum Michaela who wants her own revenge and has kidnapped a terrified Whitney .
Whitney soon learns in scenes to air next week that she is n't exactly innocent in all of this .
Spoilers for the BBC soap confirm Michaela knew about ex Tony @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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She could have told Leo and put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with her now blaming herself for his death .
Whitney is furious with what she learns , and it is n't long before she has a chance of breaking free .
After Whitney manages to get through to Max on her secret phone , the men set out to find her - but will they get to her in time ?
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm , and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One .

EASTENDERS: WHITNEY ATTACKED BY LEO'S MUM AS SHE GRABS HER WITH KNIFE
EASTENDERS: WHITNEY ATTACKED BY LEO'S MUM AS SHE GRABS HER WITH KNIFE
EastEnders spoilers confirm danger for Whitney Dean, who has been kidnapped by the mother of her dead stalker Leo King
EastEnders hostage horror as Max and Gray battle to save Whitney from Michaela
EastEnders confirmed in dramatic scenes on Monday evening that Whitney Dean had been kidnapped - and next week sees a dramatic rescue attempt.
Max Branning and Gray Atkins will spring into action to save Whitney after learning she is in danger.
After planning on fleeing Walford ahead of her looming murder trial, Whitney decided to take control of her life after a heart-to-heart with Max.
Whitney had been arrested and imprisoned for stabbing her stalker Leo King to death in February.
It was self-defence, after months of torment from Leo that led to a gruesome final showdown, and his plan to murder her in her own home.
Image: EastEnders) EastEnders)
Whitney's lawyer Gray found the evidence he needed to secure a release on bail, after realising he had been spying on her from her attic.
As Whitney tried to move on from the incident, she was haunted and left tempted to move away for good.
Whitney is awaiting her trial where she will be interrogated once more over Leo's death.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Leo was the son of Whitney's former stepfather Tony King, who sexually abused her when she was a child.
After grooming her, his crime was exposed and he was arrested - while he later took his own life in prison.
Leo believed his dad was innocent and Whitney had lied, leading to his dangerous vendetta ultimately resulting in his own demise.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Now, it's his mum Michaela who wants her own revenge and has kidnapped a terrified Whitney.
Whitney soon learns in scenes to air next week that she isn't exactly innocent in all of this.
Spoilers for the BBC soap confirm Michaela knew about ex Tony's disgusting crimes, and the abuse.
Image: BBC) BBC)
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She could have told Leo and put a stop to her son's plans, with her now blaming herself for his death.
Whitney is furious with what she learns, and it isn't long before she has a chance of breaking free.
After Whitney manages to get through to Max on her secret phone, the men set out to find her - but will they get to her in time?
EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm, and Tuesdays at 7:30pm on BBC One.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--US media mogul behind rival £350m Toon takeover wants to copy Liverpool model

The media magnate behind a rival £350million bid to buy Newcastle United wants to copy the model of Liverpool ’ s American owners .
Mirror Sport sources have revealed that Henry Mauriss – whose ClearTV offices are in Burbank , California – is a big fan of Liverpool ’ s Boston owners John Henry and Tom Werner .
Mauriss was hugely impressed by the way Henry and Werner made Liverpool a force again after long periods of underachievement .
And he wants to use a similar model and business plan to reawaken slumbering giants Newcastle – and make them Premier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mauriss said : “ He has studied the way his fellow countrymen Werner and Henry have successfully rejuvenated Liverpool and made them one of the world ’ s dominant forces.
” Fenway Sports Group owner Henry bought Liverpool for £360m in 2010 and , along with fellow FSG shareholder Werner , has helped oversee the Merseysiders ’ charge back to football ’ s top table , and to a club value of around £2billion .
That ’ s impressed Mauriss – who has privately outlined plans to rejuvenate Newcastle in a similar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is the promise of significant investment not only in the squad but also the club ’ s academy .
It ’ s a fantastic business plan .
“ The investor has seen the way Liverpool ’ s owners have harnessed themselves with the local community and made it a team effort with everyone pulling in the same direction .
Newcastle have a huge and loyal support .
It ’ s a club with massive potential.
” Mauriss was in talks with Toon supremo Mike Ashley before being beaten to the punch by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal on behalf of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund .
ClearTV , of which Mauriss is chief executive and chairman , is a media company operating television network platforms serving airports like Dallas , New Orleans , Raleigh and Cleveland , as well as hospitals and healthcare facilities .
The wealthy businessman and his backers have offered Ashley £350m – that ’ s £50m more than was tabled by Staveley ’ s consortium , whose bid is currently being considered by the Premier League .
Sports fan Mauriss made his fortune in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his company Credit America Corporation , which he sold in 2010 , and ClearTV claims to be one of America ’ s “ fastest growing away-from-home television content providers ” .
Mirror Sport sources claim Mauriss is a “ genuine investor ” with a “ fantastic business plan ” who held talks with Ashley before Staveley came in with her Saudi-backed bid .
However , the involvement of Chris Ronnie , a disgraced former business associate of Ashley , will trouble some fans .
The Cheshire businessman ran JJB Sports from June 2007 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sold by then Wigan chairman Dave Whelan .
Ronnie , who was jailed for fraud in 2014 , is understood to have facilitated the introduction of Ashley to Mauriss .
Since leaving prison he has returned to the business world , but there are no plans to involve him at Newcastle , as he is banned from being a company director .
Long-suffering Toon fans are hoping the Staveley bid goes through , despite the Premier League being nervous of publicity over Saudi Arabia ’ s human rights record It ’ s unclear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get the green light , but sources close to Mauriss say he is “ ready and waiting ” to step in .

EXCLUSIVE: Henry Mauriss is heading up a rival £350m takeover bid from Newcastle - and is a big fan of Liverpool owners John Henry and Tom Werner
US media mogul behind rival £350m Newcastle takeover bid wants to copy Liverpool model
The media magnate behind a rival £350million bid to buy Newcastle United wants to copy the model of Liverpool ’s American owners.
Mirror Sport sources have revealed that Henry Mauriss – whose ClearTV offices are in Burbank, California – is a big fan of Liverpool’s Boston owners John Henry and Tom Werner.
Mauriss was hugely impressed by the way Henry and Werner made Liverpool a force again after long periods of underachievement.
And he wants to use a similar model and business plan to reawaken slumbering giants Newcastle – and make them Premier League title contenders.
A source close to Mauriss said: “He has studied the way his fellow countrymen Werner and Henry have successfully rejuvenated Liverpool and made them one of the world’s dominant forces.”
Image: INTERNET PICTURE) INTERNET PICTURE)
Fenway Sports Group owner Henry bought Liverpool for £360m in 2010 and, along with fellow FSG shareholder Werner, has helped oversee the Merseysiders’ charge back to football’s top table, and to a club value of around £2billion.
That’s impressed Mauriss – who has privately outlined plans to rejuvenate Newcastle in a similar way.
The source said: “There is the promise of significant investment not only in the squad but also the club’s academy. It’s a fantastic business plan.
“The investor has seen the way Liverpool’s owners have harnessed themselves with the local community and made it a team effort with everyone pulling in the same direction.
Newcastle have a huge and loyal support. It’s a club with massive potential.”
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Mauriss was in talks with Toon supremo Mike Ashley before being beaten to the punch by Amanda Staveley, who helped broker a deal on behalf of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
ClearTV, of which Mauriss is chief executive and chairman, is a media company operating television network platforms serving airports like Dallas, New Orleans, Raleigh and Cleveland, as well as hospitals and healthcare facilities.
The wealthy businessman and his backers have offered Ashley £350m – that’s £50m more than was tabled by Staveley’s consortium, whose bid is currently being considered by the Premier League.
Sports fan Mauriss made his fortune in the credit card and finance business through his company Credit America Corporation, which he sold in 2010, and ClearTV claims to be one of America’s “fastest growing away-from-home television content providers”.
Mirror Sport sources claim Mauriss is a “genuine investor” with a “fantastic business plan” who held talks with Ashley before Staveley came in with her Saudi-backed bid.
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However, the involvement of Chris Ronnie, a disgraced former business associate of Ashley, will trouble some fans.
The Cheshire businessman ran JJB Sports from June 2007 to March 2009 after the company was sold by then Wigan chairman Dave Whelan.
Ronnie, who was jailed for fraud in 2014, is understood to have facilitated the introduction of Ashley to Mauriss.
Since leaving prison he has returned to the business world, but there are no plans to involve him at Newcastle, as he is banned from being a company director.
Long-suffering Toon fans are hoping the Staveley bid goes through, despite the Premier League being nervous of publicity over Saudi Arabia’s human rights record
It’s unclear when or if the Staveley deal will get the green light, but sources close to Mauriss say he is “ready and waiting” to step in.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Newcastle target of £350m rival takeover bid - brokered by convicted fraudster

Newcastle are the target of a new £350million bid – if their Saudi Arabian takeover is rejected .
American media mogul Henry Mauriss is believed to have been negotiating with current owner Mike Ashley since last year .
But his attempt to buy the club is in cold storage while the Premier League deliberate on a proposed £300m Saudi deal spearheaded by investment ‘ fixer ’ Amanda Staveley .
That agreement with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is coming under intense scrutiny , with human-rights issues an increasing worry for Premier League bosses .
And that puts Californian Mauriss in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rival bid if no deal can be reached with the Saudis .
A source close to Mauriss said last night : “ He ’ s a charitable and honourable man – and is desperate to become Newcastle ’ s new owner .
It ’ s a genuine bid .
“ He ’ s a successful player in the media world in America and has a big interest in English football.
” But Toon fans will be shocked to discover this bid is believed to have been brokered by Chris Ronnie , a disgraced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Toon owner Ashley .
Ronnie was jailed for four years in December 2014 for a £1million fraud while head of now defunct sportswear company JJB Sports .
Ronnie has a long association with Ashley and is thought to have brought the rival American bid to the table in January , although he would have no involvement beyond that if a deal was reached .
Staveley ’ s company , PCP Capital Partners , tabled a £300m bid – 80 per cent backed by Saudi Arabia ’ s Public Investment Fund chaired by Crown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at an advanced stage and with Ashley locked into an exclusivity period until early May he can ’ t have further talks with Mauriss , having already accepted Staveley ’ s letter of intent to buy which came with a non-returnable £17m deposit .
But the Premier League are aware Sheffield United was recently bought by Bin Salman ’ s cousin Prince Abdullah bin Musa ’ ad and are conscious of their own strict rules which prohibit any influence one owner may exert on another club .
Accusations of ‘ sport-washing ’ by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights record has also made the Premier League nervous – opening the door for a takeover by Mauriss if the deal is rejected .

EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle are on the brink of being taken over by a Saudi consortium spearheaded by Mohammed bin Salman - but US media mogul Henry Mauriss is waiting in the wings with a rival bid
Newcastle target of £350m rival takeover bid from US - brokered by convicted fraudster
Newcastle are the target of a new £350million bid – if their Saudi Arabian takeover is rejected.
American media mogul Henry Mauriss is believed to have been negotiating with current owner Mike Ashley since last year.
But his attempt to buy the club is in cold storage while the Premier League deliberate on a proposed £300m Saudi deal spearheaded by investment ‘fixer’ Amanda Staveley.
That agreement with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is coming under intense scrutiny, with human-rights issues an increasing worry for Premier League bosses.
And that puts Californian Mauriss in the perfect position to succeed with a rival bid if no deal can be reached with the Saudis.
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A source close to Mauriss said last night: “He’s a charitable and honourable man – and is desperate to become Newcastle’s new owner. It’s a genuine bid.
“He’s a successful player in the media world in America and has a big interest in English football.”
But Toon fans will be shocked to discover this bid is believed to have been brokered by Chris Ronnie, a disgraced close associate of Sports Direct boss and Toon owner Ashley.
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Ronnie was jailed for four years in December 2014 for a £1million fraud while head of now defunct sportswear company JJB Sports.
Ronnie has a long association with Ashley and is thought to have brought the rival American bid to the table in January, although he would have no involvement beyond that if a deal was reached.
Image: Jack Taylor/Shutterstock) Jack Taylor/Shutterstock)
Staveley’s company, PCP Capital Partners, tabled a £300m bid – 80 per cent backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund chaired by Crown Prince bin Salman.
The deal is at an advanced stage and with Ashley locked into an exclusivity period until early May he can’t have further talks with Mauriss, having already accepted Staveley’s letter of intent to buy which came with a non-returnable £17m deposit.
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But the Premier League are aware Sheffield United was recently bought by Bin Salman’s cousin Prince Abdullah bin Musa’ad and are conscious of their own strict rules which prohibit any influence one owner may exert on another club.
Accusations of ‘sport-washing’ by the Saudi’s and their human rights record has also made the Premier League nervous – opening the door for a takeover by Mauriss if the deal is rejected.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Corrie's Yasmeen charged after 'killing' abusive Geoff in deadly showdown

Coronation Street has confirmed the fallout to Yasmeen Nazir 's dangerous showdown with abusive husband Geoff Metcalfe .
New spoilers have revealed the traumatised character will be taken in for police questioning , as Geoff 's fate remains unknown .
But there 's turmoil ahead , as it 's Yasmeen who looks the guilty party after brutally attacking him in self-defence in scenes that air a week prior .
In the scenes , a dishevelled Yasmeen tells the 999 operator that she 's `` killed her husband '' after slashing his neck with a broken bottle .
It was the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's part , after months of mental abuse - with him most recently starving her , stealing her money and even giving her a sexually transmitted disease .
But all eyes fall on her next week , as spoilers confirm the police believe they have enough evidence to charge her .
Whether that 's a murder charge or attempted murder remains to be told , with Geoff 's fate not confirmed .
At the beginning of the week , viewers will see the immediate fallout to the crime , as emergency services race @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from what 's happened , her granddaughter Alya arrives home from Spain and has a tough fight on her hands .
Imran joins Yasmeen at the police station to help and be her lawyer , while pal Alya does her best to see if she can get her gran 's friends on side .
It 's not looking good , as the paramedics tend to a badly injured Geoff and people start talking .
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Detectives turn to Weatherfield residents to find out about the couple 's relationship , looking for any clues as to what might have led to the attack .
Geoff has so far managed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as though it could all work in his favour .
As Alya looks for clues to prove her innocence , Yasmeen is left in a cell before learning later on in the week that they plan to charge her .
But will Geoff be found out , and what does the future hold for Yasmeen ?
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV .

Coronation Street has confirmed the fallout to Yasmeen Nazir's dangerous showdown with abusive husband Geoff Metcalfe.
New spoilers have revealed the traumatised character will be taken in for police questioning, as Geoff's fate remains unknown.
But there's turmoil ahead, as it's Yasmeen who looks the guilty party after brutally attacking him in self-defence in scenes that air a week prior.
In the scenes, a dishevelled Yasmeen tells the 999 operator that she's "killed her husband" after slashing his neck with a broken bottle.
It was the conclusion of another horrifying attack on Geoff's part, after months of mental abuse - with him most recently starving her, stealing her money and even giving her a sexually transmitted disease.
Image: ITV) ITV)
But all eyes fall on her next week, as spoilers confirm the police believe they have enough evidence to charge her.
Whether that's a murder charge or attempted murder remains to be told, with Geoff's fate not confirmed.
At the beginning of the week, viewers will see the immediate fallout to the crime, as emergency services race to the scene.
As residents reel from what's happened, her granddaughter Alya arrives home from Spain and has a tough fight on her hands.
Imran joins Yasmeen at the police station to help and be her lawyer, while pal Alya does her best to see if she can get her gran's friends on side.
It's not looking good, as the paramedics tend to a badly injured Geoff and people start talking.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Keep up with all the soap news Life moves fast in soapland, so make sure you stay up to date with all the latest from your favourite soaps with our regular email newsletter. Sign up using this form to receive regular updates on Corrie, Emmerdale, EastEnders direct to your inbox. We'll also keep you up to date on what your favourite stars are up to in the real world too, and the breaking news as it happens.
Detectives turn to Weatherfield residents to find out about the couple's relationship, looking for any clues as to what might have led to the attack.
Geoff has so far managed to cover his tracks, and it looks as though it could all work in his favour.
As Alya looks for clues to prove her innocence, Yasmeen is left in a cell before learning later on in the week that they plan to charge her.
But will Geoff be found out, and what does the future hold for Yasmeen?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Steven Gerrard must feel 'terrible' about infamous title slip, says Demba Ba

Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba says Steven Gerrard must be haunted by the slip which cost him his best chance of winning the Premier League title with Liverpool .
Anfield legend Gerrard won almost every club trophy possible during his 17 years with Liverpool - but a league winner 's medal always eluded him .
Gerrard 's best chance of skippering his side to Premier League glory came during the 2013/4 season , when Liverpool needed just seven points from their final three games to seal the title after winning 11 games in a row .
But he infamously slipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , allowing Ba to run through and score , setting up a victory for the Londoners which effectively cost the Reds the crown .
Chelsea defended their lead brilliantly before Willian added a second late on to secure the three points , with Manchester City pipping Liverpool to the title by winning their final five games .
And on the sixth anniversary of the fateful game , Senagal striker Ba says Gerrard must feel terrible about the slip-up .
`` I think it must be difficult to live with , '' the 34-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if I put myself in his shoes , which I really did n't up until now , but it must be terrible for a player that played so long for one team and that has played so great for one team , basically losing a title on a mistake that he has done .
`` Of course ( I have ) a degree of sympathy , yeah maybe .
I 'm not really thinking about it too much . ''
Gerrard 's slip has prompted plenty of trolling over the years from fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ irony of such a costly gaffe from a player who inspired his team to glory so many times .
He started Liverpool 's stunning fightback from 3-0 down to win the 2005 Champions League final on penalties against AC Milan , in what became known as 'The Miracle of Istanbul ' .
A year later , Gerrard scored twice as the Reds came back from 2-0 down against West Ham in the FA Cup final , with the skipper 's two equalisers securing a 3-3 draw before another shoot-out victory .
That was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while he also won the UEFA Cup , the UEFA Super Cup , three League Cups and the Community Shield .

Ba scored after Gerrard's infamous slip against Chelsea in 2014 which cost the Liverpool legend his best chance of winning the Premier League title
Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba says Steven Gerrard must be haunted by the slip which cost him his best chance of winning the Premier League title with Liverpool.
Anfield legend Gerrard won almost every club trophy possible during his 17 years with Liverpool - but a league winner's medal always eluded him.
Gerrard's best chance of skippering his side to Premier League glory came during the 2013/4 season, when Liverpool needed just seven points from their final three games to seal the title after winning 11 games in a row.
But he infamously slipped during a pivotal Anfield clash against Chelsea, allowing Ba to run through and score, setting up a victory for the Londoners which effectively cost the Reds the crown.
Chelsea defended their lead brilliantly before Willian added a second late on to secure the three points, with Manchester City pipping Liverpool to the title by winning their final five games.
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And on the sixth anniversary of the fateful game, Senagal striker Ba says Gerrard must feel terrible about the slip-up.
"I think it must be difficult to live with," the 34-year-old told Sky Sports.
"You know if I put myself in his shoes, which I really didn't up until now, but it must be terrible for a player that played so long for one team and that has played so great for one team, basically losing a title on a mistake that he has done.
"Of course (I have) a degree of sympathy, yeah maybe. I'm not really thinking about it too much."
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Gerrard's slip has prompted plenty of trolling over the years from fans of rival teams, delighting in the irony of such a costly gaffe from a player who inspired his team to glory so many times.
He started Liverpool's stunning fightback from 3-0 down to win the 2005 Champions League final on penalties against AC Milan, in what became known as 'The Miracle of Istanbul'.
A year later, Gerrard scored twice as the Reds came back from 2-0 down against West Ham in the FA Cup final, with the skipper's two equalisers securing a 3-3 draw before another shoot-out victory.
That was his second FA Cup triumph with Liverpool, while he also won the UEFA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, three League Cups and the Community Shield.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Madonna, 61, and her love Ahlamalik Williams, 26, get cosy as they cook for kids

Madonna cooked up a storm with her toyboy lover Ahlamalik Williams in the kitchen .
The Queen of pop , 61 , has been spending much needed quality time with the loves in her life including her young lover Ahlamalik and her beloved children .
The Vogue hit-maker has been making the most of her free time after her Madame X in Paris tour was cancelled due to the deadly outbreak of the coronavirus .
As the pandemic continued to sweep the globe , the singer gave a rare glimpse into the time with her kids and her lover as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The blonde bombshell treated her fans to a sweet video to her Instagram Stories .
In the short clip , the singer was belting out the tunes as she cooked alongside her love Ahlamalik .
They were not alone though , as four of her six children were also seen dancing around in the wholesome video .
Seven-year-old twins Estere and Stelle , Mercy James , 13 , Rocco , 19 , and David Banda , 14 , joined their doting mother in the kitchen .
While Madonna was busy stirring some pancake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoyed a boogie to Bob Merrill 's Mambo Italiano in the background .
Meanwhile , Ahlamalik stood behind his girlfriend and embraced her in a sweet hug as she cooked up for her excited family .
She captioned the family snapshot : `` Quarantine Finally Got Mambo in the kitchen # stayhome # staysafe # deanmartin '' .
It comes after Madonna declared her love for her 26-year-old boyfriend on social medi a as he celebrated his birthday .
The Material Girl singer explained she was isolating with the younger man amid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be going strong as she gushed about being in quarantine with her man .
“ I Could not think of a better person to be in Quarantine with !
” she added .

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Madonna, 61, and her toyboy lover Ahlamalik Williams, 26, put on an incredibly cosy display while they cooked for her children
Madonna, 61, and toyboy lover Ahlamalik Williams, 26, get cosy as they cook for kids
Madonna cooked up a storm with her toyboy lover Ahlamalik Williams in the kitchen.
The Queen of pop, 61, has been spending much needed quality time with the loves in her life including her young lover Ahlamalik and her beloved children.
The Vogue hit-maker has been making the most of her free time after her Madame X in Paris tour was cancelled due to the deadly outbreak of the coronavirus.
As the pandemic continued to sweep the globe, the singer gave a rare glimpse into the time with her kids and her lover as they cooked together in the kitchen.
The blonde bombshell treated her fans to a sweet video to her Instagram Stories.
In the short clip, the singer was belting out the tunes as she cooked alongside her love Ahlamalik.
Image: madonna/Instagram) madonna/Instagram)
They were not alone though, as four of her six children were also seen dancing around in the wholesome video.
Seven-year-old twins Estere and Stelle, Mercy James, 13, Rocco, 19, and David Banda, 14, joined their doting mother in the kitchen.
While Madonna was busy stirring some pancake batter by the oven, her brood enjoyed a boogie to Bob Merrill's Mambo Italiano in the background.
Image: madonna/Instagram) madonna/Instagram)
Meanwhile, Ahlamalik stood behind his girlfriend and embraced her in a sweet hug as she cooked up for her excited family.
She captioned the family snapshot: "Quarantine Finally Got Mambo in the kitchen #stayhome #staysafe #deanmartin".
It comes after Madonna declared her love for her 26-year-old boyfriend on social medi a as he celebrated his birthday.
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The Material Girl singer explained she was isolating with the younger man amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Their love appeared to be going strong as she gushed about being in quarantine with her man.
“Happy Birthday My Love,” Madonna wrote alongside a red heart emoji.
“I Could not think of a better person to be in Quarantine with!” she added.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Trump knows how Kim Jong-un is but 'can't talk about it' and 'hopes he's fine'

Donald Trump has said he knows how North Korea 's leader Kim Jong-un is but ca n't talk about it , adding : `` I hope he 's fine . ''
The US president was speaking at the latest daily White House press briefing on Monday , in response to unverified reports Kim is severely ill or dead .
Asked about a reported statement from the North Korean leader released over the weekend , Trump expressed doubts .
`` Nobody knows where he is so he obviously could n't have said it , this is breaking news that Kim Jong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do n't think so , '' he told a reporter .
It comes after a reportedly fake picture purportedly showing the leader of North Korea lying dead in a coffin was being shared online amidst feverish rumours of his demise .
In the picture - which appears to be doctored - Kim can be seen facing upwards with his head laid back on a pillow .
Speculation erupted about Kim 's health after he missed an annual birthday celebration for his late grandfather - Kim Il-sung , the country 's founder - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sources claim the dictator is dead , others say he is in a vegetative state or coma , but over the weekend it was said that he is `` alive and well '' .
Lee Jeong Ho , a former official of Room 39 , an organisation run by the Workers ' Party of North Korea , told news group Dong-A IlboKim may have been hurt during a recent missile test launch .
North Korea launched multiple short-range anti-ship cruise missiles into the sea and Sukhoi jets fired air-to-surface missiles on April 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , South Korea ’ s military confirmed .
North Korea has never announced who would follow Kim in the event he is incapacitated , and with few details known about his young children , analysts say his sister Kim Yo Jong and loyalists could form a regency until a successor is old enough to take over .
Kim Yo Jong was promoted to the head of the propaganda department of the Workers ' Party of Korea in October 2017 .
Kim became leader when his father Kim Jong Il died in 2011 from @ @ @ @

Trump says he has "a very good idea" about the status of Kim Jong Un's health but he "can't talk about it right now"
Trump says he has "a very good idea" about the status of Kim Jong Un's health but he "can't talk about it right now"
Speaking at Monday night's White House briefing, Trump claimed he knew how Kim Jong-un is doing, with unverified reports having suggested the North Korea leader is severely ill or even dead following heart surgery
Donald Trump suggests Kim Jong-un is alive but won't say any more and 'hopes he's fine'
Donald Trump has said he knows how North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un is but can't talk about it, adding: "I hope he's fine."
The US president was speaking at the latest daily White House press briefing on Monday, in response to unverified reports Kim is severely ill or dead.
Asked about a reported statement from the North Korean leader released over the weekend, Trump expressed doubts.
"Nobody knows where he is so he obviously couldn't have said it, this is breaking news that Kim Jong Un made a statement on Saturday, I don't think so," he told a reporter.
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It comes after a reportedly fake picture purportedly showing the leader of North Korea lying dead in a coffin was being shared online amidst feverish rumours of his demise.
In the picture - which appears to be doctored - Kim can be seen facing upwards with his head laid back on a pillow.
Speculation erupted about Kim's health after he missed an annual birthday celebration for his late grandfather - Kim Il-sung, the country's founder - on April 15.
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Some officials or sources claim the dictator is dead, others say he is in a vegetative state or coma, but over the weekend it was said that he is "alive and well".
Lee Jeong Ho, a former official of Room 39, an organisation run by the Workers' Party of North Korea, told news group Dong-A Ilbo Kim may have been hurt during a recent missile test launch.
North Korea launched multiple short-range anti-ship cruise missiles into the sea and Sukhoi jets fired air-to-surface missiles on April 14 as part of its ongoing military exercises, South Korea’s military confirmed.
North Korea has never announced who would follow Kim in the event he is incapacitated, and with few details known about his young children, analysts say his sister Kim Yo Jong and loyalists could form a regency until a successor is old enough to take over.
Kim Yo Jong was promoted to the head of the propaganda department of the Workers' Party of Korea in October 2017.
Kim became leader when his father Kim Jong Il died in 2011 from a heart attack.


thedailymirror--2020-04-27--Celebrity SAS star John Fashanu sobs as he recalls guilt over brother's suicide

Celebrity SAS : Who Dares Wins star John Fashanu broke down as he recalled racism from his childhood and his brothers ' tragic suicide , for which he feels responsible .
He was called in to speak to the instructors after becoming too aggressive in a challenge and holding Rudimental star Locksmith in a chokehold .
The former footballer , 57 , recalled being adopted as a child into a white family in Norwich , where there were no other black people .
He said : `` We were the only black kids in the whole of Norwich .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's suicide in 1988 , after his family , including John , disowned him for being gay .
`` He was a wonderful footballer , he was the first black £1million footballer , '' said John , when the instructors asked him about his brother .
`` But he was gay , we could n't accept that at all , as a family , the whole family .
`` He was outcast with a big boot .
I paid him a substantial amount of money to not come out and say he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out and said he was gay , that was a little bit too much .
I found it impossible .
`` Unfortunately he then decided that he could not go on , God rest his soul . ''
The instructors asked if John felt guilty , and he said he did , every single day .
Later on , John said in his interview : `` It was a very very sad time , and you can go over it again and again and you can pray and wish you had handled yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` What a waste , '' he added , shaking his head .
*If you 're struggling and need to talk , the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123 .
Alternatively , you can email jo @ samaritans.org if you 'd prefer to write down how you feel .

Celebrity SAS star John Fashanu talked openly about his tough childhood and the death of his brother, who took his own life after being disowned by his family over his sexuality
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star John Fashanu broke down as he recalled racism from his childhood and his brothers' tragic suicide, for which he feels responsible.
He was called in to speak to the instructors after becoming too aggressive in a challenge and holding Rudimental star Locksmith in a chokehold.
The former footballer, 57, recalled being adopted as a child into a white family in Norwich, where there were no other black people.
He said: "We were the only black kids in the whole of Norwich.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"The racial abuse was pretty heavy."
He then opened up about his brother Justin's suicide in 1988, after his family, including John, disowned him for being gay.
"He was a wonderful footballer, he was the first black £1million footballer," said John, when the instructors asked him about his brother.
"But he was gay, we couldn't accept that at all, as a family, the whole family.
"He was outcast with a big boot. I paid him a substantial amount of money to not come out and say he was gay.
"So when he came out and said he was gay, that was a little bit too much. I found it impossible.
Image: Channel 4) Channel 4)
"Unfortunately he then decided that he could not go on, God rest his soul."
The instructors asked if John felt guilty, and he said he did, every single day.
Later on, John said in his interview: "It was a very very sad time, and you can go over it again and again and you can pray and wish you had handled yourself differently, but we didn't.
"What a waste," he added, shaking his head.
*If you're struggling and need to talk, the Samaritans operate a free helpline open 24/7 on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org if you'd prefer to write down how you feel.