thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Man Utd's transfer window changed Roy Keane and Rio Ferdinand's mind about club

One of the hardest tasks facing Manchester United managers since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson has been impressing the club 's former players .
Many of them are pundits , and most of them enjoyed sensational careers at Old Trafford , in which they won numerous trophies with the club .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has n't been under the spotlight in quite the same way as David Moyes , Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho , as he himself is a club legend .
But he has had to prove himself worthy of managing United - and it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great job of this in recent months .
The Red Devils ' form before the outbreak of the coronavirus brought all Premier League fixtures to a standstill had been brilliant .
United have won seven of their past 10 fixtures , and were last beaten back in January .
The upturn in results could be put down to a number of factors , but it seems most are unanimous in the belief that the club 's successful transfer window is directly responsible .
In January Manchester United brought in Bruno Fernandes and Odion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sports , Roy Keane explained why he 's changed his mind on United because of Fernandes .
`` I think the signs have been a lot better over the last month or so , obviously Fernandes coming in , I think they 're building a little bit of momentum , '' Keane said on Sky Sports .
`` We saw at the end of last season they faded away , they 're now I think in a very good position to try and get into that top four and win a couple of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel-good factor is definitely coming back to United .
Forget obviously chasing the top two but in terms of Chelsea and Leicester , hunt them down .
`` Yeah I think so [ a trophy and top four would be a very good season ] .
I think where they 've been over the last 12 months , go back to the game against Everton last year where you thought it was huge trouble for the club .
`` But the signs have been a lot better over the last month or two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
Coming to Everton is a tough game for them , they 've got a cup game and then obviously Man City next week .
`` They 've got momentum with them now which is huge .
I think they have a great chance [ of getting in the top four ] .
We were on about chasing Chelsea down , go after Leicester , I think they 've got that momentum . ''
Keane is n't the only former Manchester United star who has changed his mind on the Red Devils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoke out on the Ighalo signing , admitting he has been surprised by how good the striker has been for United .
`` Eight games , three starts , four goals and one assist , '' said Ferdinand .
`` All you people saying 'What are we doing signing him ?
’ I was one of them , I have to admit it .
`` He 's proved us all wrong .
It 's refreshing to see someone like a supporter , he looks delighted to be there , like he 's saying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This boy looks like he 's happy to be there , and whatever he 's told to do he will do to the best of his ability .
`` It 's shocked me to see what he 's done , and he has n't turned them into world beaters but they needed something and he 's brought it .
`` Rashford will appreciate playing with someone like this when he 's fit again .
He 's got something different to all the other guys in the team .
`` He 's something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way in games .
He has affected games every time he 's come on the pitch , that 's what I like . ''

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co. brought in Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo in the January transfer window. and both players have hit the ground running at Old Trafford
One of the hardest tasks facing Manchester United managers since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson has been impressing the club's former players.
Many of them are pundits, and most of them enjoyed sensational careers at Old Trafford, in which they won numerous trophies with the club.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hasn't been under the spotlight in quite the same way as David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho, as he himself is a club legend.
But he has had to prove himself worthy of managing United - and it's safe to say he's done a great job of this in recent months.
The Red Devils' form before the outbreak of the coronavirus brought all Premier League fixtures to a standstill had been brilliant.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
United have won seven of their past 10 fixtures, and were last beaten back in January.
The upturn in results could be put down to a number of factors, but it seems most are unanimous in the belief that the club's successful transfer window is directly responsible.
In January Manchester United brought in Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo.
Discussing the former on Sky Sports, Roy Keane explained why he's changed his mind on United because of Fernandes.
"I think the signs have been a lot better over the last month or so, obviously Fernandes coming in, I think they're building a little bit of momentum," Keane said on Sky Sports.
Image: Sky Sports) Sky Sports)
"We saw at the end of last season they faded away, they're now I think in a very good position to try and get into that top four and win a couple of cups.
"So I think the feel-good factor is definitely coming back to United. Forget obviously chasing the top two but in terms of Chelsea and Leicester, hunt them down.
"Yeah I think so [a trophy and top four would be a very good season]. I think where they've been over the last 12 months, go back to the game against Everton last year where you thought it was huge trouble for the club.
"But the signs have been a lot better over the last month or two but it's another big week coming up. Coming to Everton is a tough game for them, they've got a cup game and then obviously Man City next week.
"They've got momentum with them now which is huge. I think they have a great chance [of getting in the top four]. We were on about chasing Chelsea down, go after Leicester, I think they've got that momentum."
Keane isn't the only former Manchester United star who has changed his mind on the Red Devils in recent months.
Rio Ferdinand recently spoke out on the Ighalo signing, admitting he has been surprised by how good the striker has been for United.
Image: PA) PA)
"Eight games, three starts, four goals and one assist," said Ferdinand. "All you people saying 'What are we doing signing him?’ I was one of them, I have to admit it.
"He's proved us all wrong. It's refreshing to see someone like a supporter, he looks delighted to be there, like he's saying thank you every day to Ole.
"This boy looks like he's happy to be there, and whatever he's told to do he will do to the best of his ability.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"It's shocked me to see what he's done, and he hasn't turned them into world beaters but they needed something and he's brought it.
"Rashford will appreciate playing with someone like this when he's fit again. He's got something different to all the other guys in the team.
"He's something different if it's not going our way in games. He has affected games every time he's come on the pitch, that's what I like."


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Nurse blasts 'shameless' Brits queuing for fish & chips in coronavirus lockdown

A nurse slammed `` shameful '' customers who were pictured queuing for fish and chips less than 24 hours after the UK coronavirus lockdown .
The nurse , who asked to only be named as Hannah , said she was `` ashamed to be British '' after spotting the long queue outside Fryday 's in Roundhay , Leeds on Tuesday night .
As Yorkshire Live says , the nurse tweeted : `` Ashamed to be British right now .
The amount of people out and about this evening is utterly shameful - hanging around in big groups , the lake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a queue this size outside .
`` What is it going to take for people to take this seriously ?
You ’ ll wish you listened to government advice when there ’ s no room on ICU for your grandma in a few weeks time !
Please just stay indoors ! ''
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Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk But since the photo emerged online , Fryday 's has closed all of its branches across the UK .
The country remains in lockdown after Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shut .
In a strict address to the nation on Monday night , the Prime Minister said : `` I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people ’ s lives , to their businesses and to their jobs .
“ At present there are just no easy options .
“ The way ahead is hard , and it is still true that many lives will sadly be lost.
” Gatherings of more than two people in public are banned , unless they are members of your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and baptisms are also axed – though funerals can still go ahead .
Rule-breakers face being clobbered with on-the-spot fines of £30 , though they could be hiked up .
The lockdown has been introduced by a Government regulation under the Public Health Control of Diseases Act 1984 .

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A nurse tweeted the picture of people queuing outside Fryday's in Roundhay, Leeds, less than 24 hours after Boris Johnson had issued a full UK coronavirus lockdown
A nurse slammed "shameful" customers who were pictured queuing for fish and chips less than 24 hours after the UK coronavirus lockdown.
The nurse, who asked to only be named as Hannah, said she was "ashamed to be British" after spotting the long queue outside Fryday's in Roundhay, Leeds on Tuesday night.
As Yorkshire Live says, the nurse tweeted: "Ashamed to be British right now. The amount of people out and about this evening is utterly shameful - hanging around in big groups, the lake in Roundhay busier than any normal weekend and a queue this size outside.
"What is it going to take for people to take this seriously? You’ll wish you listened to government advice when there’s no room on ICU for your grandma in a few weeks time! Please just stay indoors!"
Do you have a coronavirus story to share? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Leeds Live WS) Leeds Live WS)
But since the photo emerged online, Fryday's has closed all of its branches across the UK.
The country remains in lockdown after Boris Johnson, 55, ordered all non-essential businesses to shut.
In a strict address to the nation on Monday night, the Prime Minister said: "I know the damage that this disruption is doing and will do to people’s lives, to their businesses and to their jobs.
“At present there are just no easy options.
“The way ahead is hard, and it is still true that many lives will sadly be lost.”
Gatherings of more than two people in public are banned, unless they are members of your own household.
Social events, weddings and baptisms are also axed – though funerals can still go ahead.
Rule-breakers face being clobbered with on-the-spot fines of £30, though they could be hiked up.
The lockdown has been introduced by a Government regulation under the Public Health Control of Diseases Act 1984.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Last couple in UK to wed before coronavirus lockdown have perfect surname

The last couple in the UK to marry before all the government ordered all weddings cancelled ahead of a nationwide lockdown have the perfect name .
West Midlands couple Kirsten Robson and Richard Groom spent 18 months planning their dream day before the strict social distancing measures were brought in .
The couple , both 26 , made the decision to bring their nuptials forward and tied the knot on Saturday - two days before all weddings in the UK were cancelled - and finally became Mr and Mrs Groom .
They live-streamed the service on Facebook to more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outfits from their homes in England and in Kirsten 's native Northern Ireland .
The couple said ' I do ' at St Matthew ’ s Church in Walsall , in the West Midlands , and are planning to go on honeymoon when the crisis is over , reports Birmingham Live .
Kirsten , who is partially-sighted and works as a church administrator , said : `` We could sense that the restrictions were getting tighter and we did n't want to risk having to call the whole wedding off .
`` Richard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was heating up and had floated the idea of bringing the wedding forward .
`` When the Prime Minister started restrictions last week , another person said 'why not get married now ? '
but we had put a year-and-a-half into planning our perfect wedding .
`` We knew there was no way we would be able to get married in April , so we took the opportunity while we could . ''
The couple were joined by 12 other guests who had all self-isolated for a week prior to the big day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog Kip .
The couple ’ s friends pitched in with arranging flowers and decorating the church while all the guests were told to log in for the service .
Kirsten added : “ We had planned the wedding for April and the dress wasn ’ t ready but my housemates sourced another one .
“ Me and Richard are real technophobes so our friends also set up the Facebook live stream which was basically a mobile phone propped on a music stand so everyone could watch us walk down the aisle .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ watched it from all over England and my family from Northern Ireland so at least they could share the day with us .
`` The church is huge and has a capacity for 1,100 people so it was strange for just 14 of us to be there .
“ I think we ’ re probably the last couple in the country to get married before the lockdown .
`` The people we have talked to so far have said they felt part of it , even from a distance , and we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that option available to them.
” Richard , a care support worker , said : “ It was very strange walking down the aisle surrounded by empty chairs but we felt all our friends and family with us in spirit .
`` We are now both working from home and are planning to go on our honeymoon to the Lake District and Northern Ireland when all this is over . ''
Rev Jim Troon , who led the service , said : `` To be honest , I found it quite emotional when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and in health - it was a powerful thing to be saying . ''

The West Midlands couple, both 26, found themselves in a race to tie the knot before the government ordered all weddings cancelled as Covid-19 social distancing measures took hold
Last couple in UK to wed before coronavirus lockdown have perfect surname
The last couple in the UK to marry before all the government ordered all weddings cancelled ahead of a nationwide lockdown have the perfect name.
West Midlands couple Kirsten Robson and Richard Groom spent 18 months planning their dream day before the strict social distancing measures were brought in.
The couple, both 26, made the decision to bring their nuptials forward and tied the knot on Saturday - two days before all weddings in the UK were cancelled - and finally became Mr and Mrs Groom.
They live-streamed the service on Facebook to more than 300 guests who watched in their wedding outfits from their homes in England and in Kirsten's native Northern Ireland.
The couple said 'I do' at St Matthew’s Church in Walsall, in the West Midlands, and are planning to go on honeymoon when the crisis is over, reports Birmingham Live.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Kirsten, who is partially-sighted and works as a church administrator, said: "We could sense that the restrictions were getting tighter and we didn't want to risk having to call the whole wedding off.
"Richard had seen the situation in the UK was heating up and had floated the idea of bringing the wedding forward.
"When the Prime Minister started restrictions last week, another person said 'why not get married now?' but we had put a year-and-a-half into planning our perfect wedding.
"We knew there was no way we would be able to get married in April, so we took the opportunity while we could."
The couple were joined by 12 other guests who had all self-isolated for a week prior to the big day, the vicar and Kirsten's guide dog Kip.
The couple’s friends pitched in with arranging flowers and decorating the church while all the guests were told to log in for the service.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Kirsten added: “We had planned the wedding for April and the dress wasn’t ready but my housemates sourced another one.
“Me and Richard are real technophobes so our friends also set up the Facebook live stream which was basically a mobile phone propped on a music stand so everyone could watch us walk down the aisle.
"We know at least 304 people watched it from all over England and my family from Northern Ireland so at least they could share the day with us.
"The church is huge and has a capacity for 1,100 people so it was strange for just 14 of us to be there.
“I think we’re probably the last couple in the country to get married before the lockdown.
"The people we have talked to so far have said they felt part of it, even from a distance, and we are really happy we were able to have that option available to them.”
Richard, a care support worker, said: “It was very strange walking down the aisle surrounded by empty chairs but we felt all our friends and family with us in spirit.
"We are now both working from home and are planning to go on our honeymoon to the Lake District and Northern Ireland when all this is over."
Rev Jim Troon, who led the service, said: "To be honest, I found it quite emotional when they were making the promises in sickness and in health - it was a powerful thing to be saying."


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Coronation Street fans fear Geoff is poisoning Yasmeen after worrying scene

Coronation Street viewers were left worried for Yasmeen Nazir on Wednesday night , as Geoff Metcalfe continued to isolate his wife .
Geoff has been controlling and manipulating her for months , with it recently confirmed he was stealing her money .
In the latest episode of the ITV soap , Yasmeen revealed she was visiting a doctor after feeling unwell .
She 'd complained about stomach issues recently , stopping her from going to work and leaving the house .
Yasmeen 's health issue continued in the latest episode , with her deciding to go to the doctors to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became really defensive over her request of him going with her , because he was planning to meet up with an escort .
But viewers were speculating if it could be more to do with the possibility that he knows more than he 's letting on .
Knowing Geoff is abusing her and that he 's using her for money , viewers questioned where the plot was going .
With Yasmeen remaining unwell and Geoff acting so defensive , fans wondered if he was causing the stomach pain .
Taking to Twitter , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill on purpose and maybe even plotting to kill her .
One viewer said : `` Wonder if Geoff has given her something . ''
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Another tweeted : `` Is Yasmine being poisoned by Geoff ? ''
A third asked : `` Is he poisoning her ?
?
I would n't put it past him.. '' This was echoed by another fan who said : `` Geoff is n't poisoning Yasmeen or something is he ? ''
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV .

Geoff fumes after not getting discount with his escort
Geoff fumes after not getting discount with his escort
Coronation Street's Geoff Metcalfe is continuing to control and isolate wife Yasmeen Nazir in difficult scenes
Coronation Street viewers were left worried for Yasmeen Nazir on Wednesday night, as Geoff Metcalfe continued to isolate his wife.
Geoff has been controlling and manipulating her for months, with it recently confirmed he was stealing her money.
In the latest episode of the ITV soap, Yasmeen revealed she was visiting a doctor after feeling unwell.
She'd complained about stomach issues recently, stopping her from going to work and leaving the house.
Yasmeen's health issue continued in the latest episode, with her deciding to go to the doctors to see if something was wrong.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Geoff became really defensive over her request of him going with her, because he was planning to meet up with an escort.
But viewers were speculating if it could be more to do with the possibility that he knows more than he's letting on.
Knowing Geoff is abusing her and that he's using her for money, viewers questioned where the plot was going.
Image: ITV) ITV)
With Yasmeen remaining unwell and Geoff acting so defensive, fans wondered if he was causing the stomach pain.
Taking to Twitter, viewers questioned if he was making her ill on purpose and maybe even plotting to kill her.
One viewer said: "Wonder if Geoff has given her something."
Image: ITV) ITV)
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Another tweeted: "Is Yasmine being poisoned by Geoff?"
A third asked: "Is he poisoning her?? I wouldn't put it past him.."
This was echoed by another fan who said: "Geoff isn't poisoning Yasmeen or something is he?"
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Ten NHS heroes on why they are back on the front line fighting coronavirus

They were told their country needed them , and they stepped up .
Almost 12,000 recently retired NHS staff have responded to a Government call to return to the front line , including 2,660 doctors and 6,147 nurses .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ I pay tribute to each and every one of those who is returning to the NHS at its hour of need.
” Here , ten NHS heroes explain why they stepped up to help .
Christie Watson , 43 , is afraid of going back to face the disease .
She began nursing at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in paediatric intensive care in London hospitals .
The single mum of two teenagers came off the register 18 months ago to work as a writer , speaker and teacher but will now return to join adult intensive care .
Christie says : “ It is about standing side by side with all the other nurses , doctors and healthcare workers who are just getting on with it day by day .
`` I ’ m feeling frightened , we ’ re all feeling frightened .
This virus is going to overwhelm even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” James Birdseye has had to balance his decision to return with concerns about his personal health and family .
The 38-year-old from Berkshire left the ambulance service six months ago after developing PTSD , triggered by attending a suicide on a railway track .
In addition , his two children , aged ten and eight , have physical disabilities and he has been their full-time carer .
But with his wife now working from home he decided to return .
He says : “ Every bit of me does not want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
But this is essentially war , and in a time of war we have to do things we don ’ t want to do .
“ My poor mother is worried to death , but understands it would be worse for me if I didn ’ t go back , if I sat on my bum on the sofa knowing I could make a small bit of a difference.
” Tonya Foulkes , 53 , worked in pre-op assessment for 14 years at Leighton Hospital in Crewe , but left in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business but kept her acute nursing validation and insists going back to the NHS was not a big decision .
“ It ’ s part of being a nurse , ” she says .
“ If you are needed , you go for it .
I ’ m not frightened , but it ’ s worrying .
I hope we don ’ t follow Italy .
`` We just have to prepare for it .
I have a strong immune system , I ’ ll wear the PPE gear and get on with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it too much you won ’ t want to do it .
I ’ m no super-hero.
” A spiralling workload prompted Dr Andrew Green to retire last September after 30 years as a partner in a country practice in Hedon , East Yorks .
But when reports of the coronavirus emerged in January he decided to keep his licence in case the worst happened .
The 59-year-old will work from home supporting the team at his old practice .
He explains : “ I will be looking at lab results and dealing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important tasks , but by doing them at home means I ’ m not exposed to infectious people.
” In his long career , 67-year-old Dr Andrew T Cohen “ never saw anything that approached this.
” He retired as a consultant specialising in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine two years ago after working at Leeds Teaching hospital , where he expects to return .
He says : “ We ’ ve all seen the videos from Italy .
I have not seen anything to suggest we will be spared from that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ speciality is really needed .
In critical care we see patients who are extremely unwell .
Some don ’ t survive .
Less experienced staff will find it extremely stressful .
I hope the more senior doctors coming back from retirement can help.
” Dr Dominique Thompson moved her marriage to fellow GP Simon Bradley forward from June to last week so they could concentrate on the tough work ahead – and their 10-year-old son .
The 49-year-old from Bristol left clinical practice over two years ago to set up a business specialising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health .
Now she hopes to support the mental health of patients as anxiety , depression , and PTSD increases .
She says : “ Normal care will be disrupted .
I ’ m very concerned.
” Cousins Ella Clarke-Billings and Lisa Pike returned from nursing jobs in Saudi Arabia .
Ella , 25 , from Whitstable , Kent , says she could not “ sit and watch ” as former colleagues and friends put their lives on the line .
“ The NHS is like a family , ” she says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back and support them because I ’ m part of that family.
” Ella contacted former bosses at King ’ s College Hospital in South London and received an email “ within minutes ” asking her back .
Lisa , 26 , started back on Tuesday at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage , Herts , and was placed straight onto a special COVID-19 ward .
She saw a healthy 30-year-old man intubated and taken to intensive care with COVID-19 .
She says : “ The lack of protective gear makes you feel uneasy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit and staff will start to get infected very soon.
” Victoria Hume was desperate to help on her old A & E ward .
The 42-year-old from Aylesford , Kent , quit as a critical care nurse to run her own business 18 months ago , but offered to return in January .
Her pleas to help fell on deaf ears “ when they should have been biting my hand off ” .
The married mum-of-two was finally told she could return to Maidstone Hospital .
She says : “ It ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do and in a national crisis like this I had to do my bit.
” Karen Lee spent 14 years nursing at Lincoln County Hospital before becoming an MP in 2017 .
She served in the Commons for two years but lost her seat in the December 2019 election .
She is understood to be one of the first nurses to return to work to help the NHS through the crisis .
Her registration details were up to date because she worked as a nurse during her stint as an MP .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ early start to a busy day today ... feeling pretty tired .
”

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After the Government pleaded with NHS staff to come out of retirement to help with the coronavirus pandemic, nearly 12,000 returned. Ten heroes explain why they are back
Ten NHS heroes on why they are back on the front line fighting coronavirus
They were told their country needed them, and they stepped up.
Almost 12,000 recently retired NHS staff have responded to a Government call to return to the front line, including 2,660 doctors and 6,147 nurses.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “I pay tribute to each and every one of those who is returning to the NHS at its hour of need.”
Here, ten NHS heroes explain why they stepped up to help.
Intensive Care nurse
Christie Watson, 43, is afraid of going back to face the disease.
She began nursing at 17 and spent most of her career in paediatric intensive care in London hospitals.
The single mum of two teenagers came off the register 18 months ago to work as a writer, speaker and teacher but will now return to join adult intensive care.
Christie says: “It is about standing side by side with all the other nurses, doctors and healthcare workers who are just getting on with it day by day.
"I’m feeling frightened, we’re all feeling frightened. This virus is going to overwhelm even the best healthcare systems in the world.”
Paramedic
James Birdseye has had to balance his decision to return with concerns about his personal health and family.
The 38-year-old from Berkshire left the ambulance service six months ago after developing PTSD, triggered by attending a suicide on a railway track.
In addition, his two children, aged ten and eight, have physical disabilities and he has been their full-time carer.
But with his wife now working from home he decided to return. He says: “Every bit of me does not want to go back, I have done my time. But this is essentially war, and in a time of war we have to do things we don’t want to do.
“My poor mother is worried to death, but understands it would be worse for me if I didn’t go back, if I sat on my bum on the sofa knowing I could make a small bit of a difference.”
Nurse
Tonya Foulkes, 53, worked in pre-op assessment for 14 years at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, but left in 2017.
She set up an aesthetics business but kept her acute nursing validation and insists going back to the NHS was not a big decision.
“It’s part of being a nurse,” she says.
“If you are needed, you go for it. I’m not frightened, but it’s worrying. I hope we don’t follow Italy.
"We just have to prepare for it. I have a strong immune system, I’ll wear the PPE gear and get on with the job. If you dwell on it too much you won’t want to do it. I’m no super-hero.”
GP
A spiralling workload prompted Dr Andrew Green to retire last September after 30 years as a partner in a country practice in Hedon, East Yorks.
But when reports of the coronavirus emerged in January he decided to keep his licence in case the worst happened.
The 59-year-old will work from home supporting the team at his old practice. He explains: “I will be looking at lab results and dealing with repeat prescriptions and hospital letters – important tasks, but by doing them at home means I’m not exposed to infectious people.”
Consultant
Image: handout) handout)
In his long career, 67-year-old Dr Andrew T Cohen “never saw anything that approached this.”
He retired as a consultant specialising in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine two years ago after working at Leeds Teaching hospital, where he expects to return.
He says: “We’ve all seen the videos from Italy. I have not seen anything to suggest we will be spared from that.
“This is the one time my speciality is really needed. In critical care we see patients who are extremely unwell. Some don’t survive. Less experienced staff will find it extremely stressful. I hope the more senior doctors coming back from retirement can help.”
Mental health expert
Dr Dominique Thompson moved her marriage to fellow GP Simon Bradley forward from June to last week so they could concentrate on the tough work ahead – and their 10-year-old son.
The 49-year-old from Bristol left clinical practice over two years ago to set up a business specialising in consultancy on young people’s mental health. Now she hopes to support the mental health of patients as anxiety, depression, and PTSD increases.
She says: “Normal care will be disrupted. I’m very concerned.”
Nurses
Image: Collect unknown) Collect unknown)
Cousins Ella Clarke-Billings and Lisa Pike returned from nursing jobs in Saudi Arabia.
Ella, 25, from Whitstable, Kent, says she could not “sit and watch” as former colleagues and friends put their lives on the line.
“The NHS is like a family,” she says. “I I need to go back and support them because I’m part of that family.”
Image: Handout) Handout)
Ella contacted former bosses at King’s College Hospital in South London and received an email “within minutes” asking her back.
Lisa, 26, started back on Tuesday at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Herts, and was placed straight onto a special COVID-19 ward. She saw a healthy 30-year-old man intubated and taken to intensive care with COVID-19.
She says: “The lack of protective gear makes you feel uneasy. People are being pushed to their limit and staff will start to get infected very soon.”
A&E nurse
Image: Victoria Hume) Victoria Hume)
Victoria Hume was desperate to help on her old A&E ward.
The 42-year-old from Aylesford, Kent, quit as a critical care nurse to run her own business 18 months ago, but offered to return in January. Her pleas to help fell on deaf ears “when they should have been biting my hand off”.
The married mum-of-two was finally told she could return to Maidstone Hospital. She says: “It’s something I feel I was born to do and in a national crisis like this I had to do my bit.”
MP
Karen Lee spent 14 years nursing at Lincoln County Hospital before becoming an MP in 2017.
She served in the Commons for two years but lost her seat in the December 2019 election. She is understood to be one of the first nurses to return to work to help the NHS through the crisis.
Her registration details were up to date because she worked as a nurse during her stint as an MP. On Tuesday she tweeted: “An early start to a busy day today...feeling pretty tired.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Coronavirus survivor describes watching helplessly as others died around him

A fit and healthy dad has shared the harrowing story of his coronavirus fight in a bid to warn others about the threat the deadly illness poses .
But he told of watching helplessly as two other patients died before his eyes as he lay sick in a London hospital 's intensive care unit ( ICU ) .
He is one of thousands of people in the UK who have been diagnosed with Covid-19 , as the world grapples with the pandemic .
At least 437 people have died in the UK after contracting the virus .
Mr Wallis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a night out at the pubs around London Bridge , reports the Mail Online .
The Londoner said he suffered for a week from a raging fever and a persistent cough so bad it left him gasping for air .
He told how he stayed home as long as he could because he did n't want to be a 'burden ' on the overstretched NHS .
But he eventually had to be rushed by ambulance to St Thomas ’ s Hospital in the central city and treated in ICU after his health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coronavirus ward at the unit , where he witnessed tragedies unfolding from his hospital bed .
He told the Mail Online he began feeling unwell about two weeks ago , and at first attributed it to the night out he was having with friends in London Bridge .
But he began feeling chills and aches in his joints and felt light-headed , and headed home .
Things took a rapid turn , and began getting uncontrollable shivers along with a raging fever .
Then the uncontrollable coughing began , which left him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his wife , Emma , became very worried and he self-isolated in a room away from her and their children .
He was also forced to stop seeing his anxious parents , and recalling telling his mum he loved her and could n't keep visiting with her as it would put her at risk .
Mr Wallis described seeing two patients die before his eyes .
After researching coronavirus symptoms , he became certain he had contracted the illness , which has killed thousands around the world .
As his condition worsened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get through .
He managed to call a doctor , who told him over video conference he needed to go to hospital .
An ambulance was dispatched and Mr Wallis was transferred to Thomas 's Hospital , where his diagnosis was confirmed 30 hours later .
He was moved to a ward with six beds and five other Covid-19 patients , but says he never believed he would di .
But during Mr Wallis ' three days on the ward , he witnessed two other patients in with him die .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old man had to have assisted breathing and then I didn ’ t see him again .
A nurse told me he had died .
Another man was rushed into intensive care but he didn ’ t make it .
`` He was old and had other medical conditions but he was someone ’ s granddad , someone 's dad , someone ’ s husband .
He will be missed . ''
After witnessing the double tragedy , he urged Brits living under lockdown to stick to the rules imposed by the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve all got to take this more seriously .
You can ’ t have a party and you can ’ t meet up with friends .
Otherwise more people will die . ''

Tech boss Jozef Wallis, 40, was horrified to watch two people die while he battled Covid-19 in hospital in London as the viral pandemic kills 465 in the UK
Coronavirus survivor describes watching helplessly as others died around him
A fit and healthy dad has shared the harrowing story of his coronavirus fight in a bid to warn others about the threat the deadly illness poses.
Father-of-two Jozef Wallis, 40, has beaten his illness.
But he told of watching helplessly as two other patients died before his eyes as he lay sick in a London hospital's intensive care unit (ICU).
He is one of thousands of people in the UK who have been diagnosed with Covid-19, as the world grapples with the pandemic.
At least 437 people have died in the UK after contracting the virus.
Mr Wallis, who runs a tech company fell ill after a night out at the pubs around London Bridge, reports the Mail Online.
The Londoner said he suffered for a week from a raging fever and a persistent cough so bad it left him gasping for air.
He told how he stayed home as long as he could because he didn't want to be a 'burden' on the overstretched NHS.
But he eventually had to be rushed by ambulance to St Thomas’s Hospital in the central city and treated in ICU after his health deteriorated.
Mr Wallis was treated on a coronavirus ward at the unit, where he witnessed tragedies unfolding from his hospital bed.
He told the Mail Online he began feeling unwell about two weeks ago, and at first attributed it to the night out he was having with friends in London Bridge.
But he began feeling chills and aches in his joints and felt light-headed, and headed home.
Things took a rapid turn, and began getting uncontrollable shivers along with a raging fever.
Then the uncontrollable coughing began, which left him 'gasping for air.'
He said his wife, Emma, became very worried and he self-isolated in a room away from her and their children.
He was also forced to stop seeing his anxious parents, and recalling telling his mum he loved her and couldn't keep visiting with her as it would put her at risk.
Mr Wallis described seeing two patients die before his eyes.
After researching coronavirus symptoms, he became certain he had contracted the illness, which has killed thousands around the world.
As his condition worsened, he called NHS 111 and was unable to get through.
He managed to call a doctor, who told him over video conference he needed to go to hospital.
An ambulance was dispatched and Mr Wallis was transferred to Thomas's Hospital, where his diagnosis was confirmed 30 hours later.
He was moved to a ward with six beds and five other Covid-19 patients, but says he never believed he would di.
But during Mr Wallis' three days on the ward, he witnessed two other patients in with him die.
He told the Mail Online: "One old man had to have assisted breathing and then I didn’t see him again. A nurse told me he had died. Another man was rushed into intensive care but he didn’t make it.
"He was old and had other medical conditions but he was someone’s granddad, someone's dad, someone’s husband. He will be missed."
After witnessing the double tragedy, he urged Brits living under lockdown to stick to the rules imposed by the government.
He said: "We’ve all got to take this more seriously. You can’t have a party and you can’t meet up with friends. Otherwise more people will die."


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--The coronavirus crisis means football will never be the same again

Football may never be the same again .
The beautiful game has been given a wake-up call by the coronavirus crisis which can not be ignored .
In fact , it may be time to press the reset button with clubs , players , agents and football authorities taking a long , hard look at themselves ahead of a very different tomorrow .
One leading figure at a top club said this week : “ Is it acceptable to pay a player so much money ?
“ How will the public react if clubs spend hundreds of millions of pounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a new contract or pay agents millions to get deals done .
“ Everyone thought football was safe but the reality is it is just as vulnerable as other businesses and the days of excess might be a thing of the past .
“ One thing ’ s for sure , football will never be the same again after this.
” The top clubs are all nervous about spending millions on new players when there could be a public backlash with the nation in a desperate state following the pandemic .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only go up in value but nothing is safe and suddenly the value of contracts , players and even TV deals will be worth nothing if everything stops .
There is genuine concern that even if the coronavirus goes away soon it may come back - and football must face up to that and be more frugal .
You are already seeing a knock-on effect with deals and transfers on hold as uncertainty grips the whole of society way beyond just football .
It would be a terrible look for football if , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a modern day tragedy together with a global recession , wealthy clubs carry on spending regardless .
They are also facing an uncertain few months because they are desperate to resume games and make sure the multi-billion TV deals are safeguarded but there is in excess of £700m at stake and if another ball is not kicked that cash will have to be paid back .
With hundreds of millions at stake , clubs at all levels are having to be more wary because they genuinely do not know what the future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it would be naive to suggest there will never be big deals again in future but it the sheer scale of excess which must come down .
Premier League clubs have spent over £1bn in the last four summer transfer windows , last year reaching an eye watering £1.4bn .
The difference in the future is likely to be a scaling back on that figure because clubs will still want to buy big-name players - but this crisis will represent a moment in time for football .
It proves football is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that is already taking shape as the coronavirus has clearly done more than just prick people ’ s consciences .
They have become socially aware , more socially responsible with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola donating £920,000 to fight the virus in Spain , Brighton donating tickets to NHS workers , players getting involved and clubs giving big sums to the community .
There has been a reconnection with the real world , the multi-billion pound football industry has perhaps rediscovered its soul through the most devastating , desperate and heart breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at times like this and that perhaps highlights that paying players in excess of £300,000-a-week makes no real sense .
Equally , sponsors are likely to be more cautious .
In Germany , Bayern Munich , Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach ’ s players agreed to take a 20 per cent pay cut to help their clubs and game through the crisis .
But amid the generous offer , there is a realisation that while millions of people suffer around the world , no-one wants to see football flaunt its excess .
Multi-million pound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit less .
One leading agent admitted that negotiations are going on for smaller deals even amid the crisis - but the big ones are on hold for now until we know where this crisis is heading .
No-one wants to see a player flaunting a new , flash car on the back of a big money move or contract .
No-one wants to see £150m spent on a player when their business has gone bust .
That is the reality check facing football and , finally , those at the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @

JOHN CROSS: Coronavirus has given football a reality check - no-one wants to see a player flaunting a new, flash car on the back of a big money move or contract
From excess to economy: Why coronavirus means football will never be the same again
Football may never be the same again.
The beautiful game has been given a wake-up call by the coronavirus crisis which cannot be ignored.
In fact, it may be time to press the reset button with clubs, players, agents and football authorities taking a long, hard look at themselves ahead of a very different tomorrow.
One leading figure at a top club said this week: “Is it acceptable to pay a player so much money?
“How will the public react if clubs spend hundreds of millions of pounds on a new signing, spend millions on a new contract or pay agents millions to get deals done.
Image: Manchester United via Getty Imag) Manchester United via Getty Imag)
“Everyone thought football was safe but the reality is it is just as vulnerable as other businesses and the days of excess might be a thing of the past.
“One thing’s for sure, football will never be the same again after this.”
The top clubs are all nervous about spending millions on new players when there could be a public backlash with the nation in a desperate state following the pandemic.
They thought their assets - footballers - would only go up in value but nothing is safe and suddenly the value of contracts, players and even TV deals will be worth nothing if everything stops.
There is genuine concern that even if the coronavirus goes away soon it may come back - and football must face up to that and be more frugal.
Image: Getty) Getty)
You are already seeing a knock-on effect with deals and transfers on hold as uncertainty grips the whole of society way beyond just football.
It would be a terrible look for football if, on the back of thousands of deaths and a modern day tragedy together with a global recession, wealthy clubs carry on spending regardless.
They are also facing an uncertain few months because they are desperate to resume games and make sure the multi-billion TV deals are safeguarded but there is in excess of £700m at stake and if another ball is not kicked that cash will have to be paid back.
With hundreds of millions at stake, clubs at all levels are having to be more wary because they genuinely do not know what the future holds.
Of course life goes on and it would be naive to suggest there will never be big deals again in future but it the sheer scale of excess which must come down.
Image: Javier Garcia/BPI/Shutterstock) Javier Garcia/BPI/Shutterstock)
Premier League clubs have spent over £1bn in the last four summer transfer windows, last year reaching an eye watering £1.4bn.
The difference in the future is likely to be a scaling back on that figure because clubs will still want to buy big-name players - but this crisis will represent a moment in time for football.
It proves football is not indestructible, clubs must be more responsible and that is already taking shape as the coronavirus has clearly done more than just prick people’s consciences.
They have become socially aware, more socially responsible with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola donating £920,000 to fight the virus in Spain, Brighton donating tickets to NHS workers, players getting involved and clubs giving big sums to the community.
There has been a reconnection with the real world, the multi-billion pound football industry has perhaps rediscovered its soul through the most devastating, desperate and heart breaking circumstances.
Football does not really matter at times like this and that perhaps highlights that paying players in excess of £300,000-a-week makes no real sense.
Equally, sponsors are likely to be more cautious. In Germany, Bayern Munich, Dortmund and Borussia Monchengladbach’s players agreed to take a 20 per cent pay cut to help their clubs and game through the crisis.
But amid the generous offer, there is a realisation that while millions of people suffer around the world, no-one wants to see football flaunt its excess. Multi-million pound players can afford to be paid a bit less.
One leading agent admitted that negotiations are going on for smaller deals even amid the crisis - but the big ones are on hold for now until we know where this crisis is heading.
No-one wants to see a player flaunting a new, flash car on the back of a big money move or contract. No-one wants to see £150m spent on a player when their business has gone bust.
That is the reality check facing football and, finally, those at the top of the game have got the message.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Myleene Klass is having so much sex in self isolation she might have fourth baby

Myleene Klass has been keeping herself busy while holed up at her home amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The singer-turned-presenter , 41 , has admitted baby number four might well indeed be on the cards following self isolation with boyfriend Simon Motson , 46 .
The pianist shares son Apollo with her PR executive boyfriend of four years and the pair have two children each from previous relationships .
It would n't surprise fans if the lovebirds had another baby on the way after the coronavirus pandemic .
Myleene opened up about what exactly has been going on behind closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sun Online : “ There ’ s either going to be a divorce boom or a baby boom — and I 've got a good midwife and lawyers for either.
” Myleene has been very vocal about how she 's spending her time in self isolation .
The mum-of-three also gave up her time and expertise to lead an online music class to the nation .
Not only is the mum-of-three a former member of pop group Hear'Say , she 's also trained on the piano , harp and violin .
`` Pop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fridays at 10am and on Weds at 6.30 , lullabies for you little ones , '' wrote Myleene on Instagram along with a link to her YouTube channel .
`` I ’ m so proud to be able to help teach in these testing times .
You don ’ t need to have an instrument to take part .
( I will taylor make lessons for those who do play instruments ) , '' she explained .
Myleene roped in daughters Hero and Ava to help out with her first class which she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes as the UK death toll has risen to 465 with 43 more coronavirus patients dying in the last 24 hours .
Earlier , Boris Johnson announced a whopping 405,000 people have signed up to volunteer for the NHS after the Government launched its 'NHS volunteers ' scheme .
Also today , the Government ’ s emergency powers Bill became law after being backed by peers .
The new laws will take effect within hours .
It was also revealed the pandemic could last into and beyond summer .
This came as Britain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown - and police patrolling the streets have caught many people ignoring rules aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus .
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Myleene has admitted that baby number four might well indeed be on the cards following self isolation with boyfriend Simon Motson
Myleene Klass hints at fourth baby as she self-isolates with boyfriend Simon
Myleene Klass has been keeping herself busy while holed up at her home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The singer-turned-presenter, 41, has admitted baby number four might well indeed be on the cards following self isolation with boyfriend Simon Motson, 46.
The pianist shares son Apollo with her PR executive boyfriend of four years and the pair have two children each from previous relationships.
It wouldn't surprise fans if the lovebirds had another baby on the way after the coronavirus pandemic.
Myleene opened up about what exactly has been going on behind closed doors in her isolation.
She told Sun Online : “There’s either going to be a divorce boom or a baby boom — and I've got a good midwife and lawyers for either.”
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Myleene has been very vocal about how she's spending her time in self isolation.
The mum-of-three also gave up her time and expertise to lead an online music class to the nation.
Not only is the mum-of-three a former member of pop group Hear'Say, she's also trained on the piano, harp and violin.
"Pop me in your timetable: Monday and Fridays at 10am and on Weds at 6.30, lullabies for you little ones," wrote Myleene on Instagram along with a link to her YouTube channel.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"I’m so proud to be able to help teach in these testing times. You don’t need to have an instrument to take part. (I will taylor make lessons for those who do play instruments)," she explained.
Myleene roped in daughters Hero and Ava to help out with her first class which she broadcast live from her kitchen.
It comes as the UK death toll has risen to 465 with 43 more coronavirus patients dying in the last 24 hours.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Earlier, Boris Johnson announced a whopping 405,000 people have signed up to volunteer for the NHS after the Government launched its 'NHS volunteers' scheme.
Also today, the Government’s emergency powers Bill became law after being backed by peers. The new laws will take effect within hours.
It was also revealed the pandemic could last into and beyond summer.
This came as Britain entered its second day of a national lockdown - and police patrolling the streets have caught many people ignoring rules aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--'Prince Charles was lucky to be tested for Covid-19 but what about NHS staff?'

The news that Prince Charles has coronavirus came on the day the outbreak claimed Britain ’ s youngest victim .
The death of 21-year-old Chloe Middleton is a reminder that all ages are at risk .
Our thoughts are with her family .
We also wish the Prince a speedy recovery .
The heir to the throne was one of the lucky ones who has been able to receive a test .
Our concern is the delay in rolling out a testing regime for NHS staff and care workers .
Boris Johnson says he hopes to have widespread testing available @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister has yet to explain why Britain has been so slow to act when other countries such as South Korea have been aggressively testing for the bug .
Germany has the capacity to test 160,000 people a week .
The UK has tested just 97,000 since the virus first appeared on our shores .
It looks like no coincidence that Germany has reported more cases of the coronavirus than Britain but has lower mortality rate .
Ministers also need to explain why it is taking so long to provide personal protection equipment to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , gloves and sanitisers these frontline workers are putting themselves and their patients at risk .
The Government is asking all of us to do our bit to help the country through this crisis .
In return we expect it to play its part by providing NHS staff with the equipment they need and to rapidly expand the testing programme .
When the call went out for volunteers to support the NHS in its hour of need some thought it would go unanswered .
Instead people have responded in their hundreds of thousands @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 10,000 former doctors and nurses come out of retirement to help the NHS .
Everyone who does so knows they could be putting their own life at risk in order to save the lives of others .
They deserve our thanks and support .
Which is why we urge you to join the national round of applause at 8pm tomorrow night for all our NHS carers .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Voice of the Mirror)

Prince Charles was one of the lucky ones to receive a test but Boris Johnson has yet to explain why Britain has been so slow to act to test NHS staff and others when countries such as South Korea have been aggressively testing for the bug
Voice of the Mirror: Charles was lucky to get Covid-19 test but what about NHS staff?
The news that Prince Charles has coronavirus came on the day the outbreak claimed Britain’s youngest victim.
The death of 21-year-old Chloe Middleton is a reminder that all ages are at risk.
Our thoughts are with her family. We also wish the Prince a speedy recovery.
The heir to the throne was one of the lucky ones who has been able to receive a test.
Our concern is the delay in rolling out a testing regime for NHS staff and care workers.
Boris Johnson says he hopes to have widespread testing available as quickly as possible.
The Prime Minister has yet to explain why Britain has been so slow to act when other countries such as South Korea have been aggressively testing for the bug.
Germany has the capacity to test 160,000 people a week. The UK has tested just 97,000 since the virus first appeared on our shores.
It looks like no coincidence that Germany has reported more cases of the coronavirus than Britain but has lower mortality rate.
Ministers also need to explain why it is taking so long to provide personal protection equipment to NHS and care workers.
Without masks, gloves and sanitisers these frontline workers are putting themselves and their patients at risk.
The Government is asking all of us to do our bit to help the country through this crisis. In return we expect it to play its part by providing NHS staff with the equipment they need and to rapidly expand the testing programme.
Clap for heroes
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
When the call went out for volunteers to support the NHS in its hour of need some thought it would go unanswered.
Instead people have responded in their hundreds of thousands.
This same spirit has also seen more than 10,000 former doctors and nurses come out of retirement to help the NHS. Everyone who does so knows they could be putting their own life at risk in order to save the lives of others.
They deserve our thanks and support.
Which is why we urge you to join the national round of applause at 8pm tomorrow night for all our NHS carers.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--George Michael's boyfriend Fadi Fawaz 'admits he took snaps of star's dead body'

George Michael 's boyfriend Fadi Fawaz has said he took pictures of the star 's dead body .
Fadi , 46 , was the first to find his lover `` cold and blue '' in the bedroom of the Wham !
star 's Oxfordshire mansion on Christmas day in 2016 .
Now it 's reported a video clip has emerged where the hair stylist claimed he took pictures of his partner when he was dead .
The Daily Star reported Fadi said : `` I took pictures of him when he was dead . ''
Also , the newspaper claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to get him '' over the images .
It 's alleged the video was deleted two hours after it was posted on Fadi 's official Facebook page .
It was a year after George 's death when Fadi made the heartbreaking 999 call after finding the body was leaked .
At the time , he could be heard saying : `` It ’ s George Michael .
I think he ’ s dead .
He ’ s dead .
I ’ ve been trying to wake him up for the last hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the call Fadi said he had tried to resuscitate George for an hour before phoning emergency services and asking for professional help .
Earlier this year in January , Fadi vented his relationship with George was the `` biggest mistake in my life '' in an angry Facebook status update .
He fumed : `` What a big mistake George Micheal was in my life .
But we all live to learn or die to teach .
x '' The outburst was just shortly after Fadi had been banned from attending the funeral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was reported that Fawaz was n't welcome at the ceremony due to the fact he had a strained relationship with the family of George .
Their relationship was put under strain after he entered a legal fight over his claim on a share of his £98million estate .
Fadi and George first crossed paths in 2009 and went onto have a great love story for the time the Wham !
singer was alive .
They were first seen in public together in pictures in 2015 .
Their love story begun shortly after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13 years Kenny Goss .

George Michael's boyfriend Fadi Fawaz allegedly said in a Facebook video: "I took pictures of him when he was dead"
George Michael's boyfriend Fadi Fawaz has said he took pictures of the star's dead body.
Fadi, 46, was the first to find his lover "cold and blue" in the bedroom of the Wham! star's Oxfordshire mansion on Christmas day in 2016.
Now it's reported a video clip has emerged where the hair stylist claimed he took pictures of his partner when he was dead.
The Daily Star reported Fadi said: "I took pictures of him when he was dead."
Also, the newspaper claimed Fadi said he feared people were "out to get him" over the images.
It's alleged the video was deleted two hours after it was posted on Fadi's official Facebook page.
It was a year after George's death when Fadi made the heartbreaking 999 call after finding the body was leaked.
At the time, he could be heard saying: "It’s George Michael. I think he’s dead. He’s dead. I’ve been trying to wake him up for the last hour but it was not possible.
"He’s gone. He’s blue. He’s stiff He’s gone."
In the call Fadi said he had tried to resuscitate George for an hour before phoning emergency services and asking for professional help.
Earlier this year in January, Fadi vented his relationship with George was the "biggest mistake in my life" in an angry Facebook status update.
He fumed: "What a big mistake George Micheal was in my life. But we all live to learn or die to teach. x"
The outburst was just shortly after Fadi had been banned from attending the funeral of George's sister Melanie Panayiotou.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
It was reported that Fawaz wasn't welcome at the ceremony due to the fact he had a strained relationship with the family of George.
Their relationship was put under strain after he entered a legal fight over his claim on a share of his £98million estate.
Fadi and George first crossed paths in 2009 and went onto have a great love story for the time the Wham! singer was alive.
They were first seen in public together in pictures in 2015.
Their love story begun shortly after George split from his long-time partner of 13 years Kenny Goss.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Thank our NHS heroes with huge national clap for carers

The incredible staff at the NHS continue to work tirelessly to help battle coronavirus .
From the GPs to the catering staff , they are all playing their part to take down an enemy we have never faced before in Britain .
And it 's time we say thank you to each and every person working for the NHS up and down the country .
We should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care , heedless of own health as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic .
They share the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of us do .
They have children at home to care for , vulnerable parents and relatives to consider , underlying health conditions to protect .
But through it all , they put the safety and well-being of all of us in front of their own , working round the clock to ensure they do the best they possibly can for those under the care .
That 's why we are asking you to clap for our carers .
On Thursday , March 26 , at 8pm , we ask that you take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , balcony or window from home and applaud our tremendous NHS workers .
The Clap For Our Carers campaign poster reads : “ During these unprecedented times they need to know that we are grateful .
`` Please join us on : 26th March at 8pm for a big applause ( from front doors , garden , balcony , windows , living rooms , etc ) to show all nurses , doctors , GPs and carers our appreciation for their ongoing hard work and fight against the virus .
`` Please share this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the word spreads and reaches all to join ! ''
Those joining in should applaud from their front doors , windows , gardens and balconies , making sure to keep a safe distance from other people .
People are being encouraged to live stream their participation on 26 March on social media channels .
The Mirror are proud to be apart of the NHS Heroes campaign , which launched this week , to make sure all the amazing people of this wonderful organisation know exactly how much they mean to the nation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Never have we owed so much to our brilliant and hard working NHS staff .
Just as they are caring for us , we need to care for them and give them every ounce of support they need .
`` I welcome this fantastic initiative to encourage the public to show their appreciation to all our NHS workers . ''
We ’ re asking you to show them love by helping us create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain .
By dropping a heart on the map , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ efforts undertaken daily in the NHS .
How to pledge your support • Add your partial postcode ( eg : CF5 1 ) to put a heart on the map and show your support for the heroes of the NHS • Share the page to encourage others to show their support Across the Reach network - from national brands like the Mirror and the People through to leading regional titles like the Manchester Evening News , the Liverpool Echo and WalesOnline - we ’ ll be shining a light on the incredible work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely gestures of kindness from the public that are helping to ease the load .
Thanks a million , NHS workers - we love you .

The NHS is facing a battle we have never seen before in the UK, and it's time we thanks them with a round of applause. 'Clap For Our Carers' happens on Thursday, March 26 at 8pm
The incredible staff at the NHS continue to work tirelessly to help battle coronavirus.
From the GPs to the catering staff, they are all playing their part to take down an enemy we have never faced before in Britain.
And it's time we say thank you to each and every person working for the NHS up and down the country.
We should cherish those who dedicate themselves to our care, heedless of own health as they work tirelessly to care for people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
They share the same fears, uncertainties and anxieties that all of us do. They have children at home to care for, vulnerable parents and relatives to consider, underlying health conditions to protect.
But through it all, they put the safety and well-being of all of us in front of their own, working round the clock to ensure they do the best they possibly can for those under the care.
That's why we are asking you to clap for our carers.
On Thursday, March 26, at 8pm , we ask that you take a minute to step on your doorstep, balcony or window from home and applaud our tremendous NHS workers.
The Clap For Our Carers campaign poster reads: “During these unprecedented times they need to know that we are grateful.
"Please join us on: 26th March at 8pm for a big applause (from front doors, garden, balcony, windows, living rooms, etc) to show all nurses, doctors, GPs and carers our appreciation for their ongoing hard work and fight against the virus.
"Please share this message, so we can make sure the word spreads and reaches all to join!"
Those joining in should applaud from their front doors, windows, gardens and balconies, making sure to keep a safe distance from other people.
People are being encouraged to live stream their participation on 26 March on social media channels.
The Mirror are proud to be apart of the NHS Heroes campaign, which launched this week, to make sure all the amazing people of this wonderful organisation know exactly how much they mean to the nation.
Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said: "Never have we owed so much to our brilliant and hard working NHS staff. Just as they are caring for us, we need to care for them and give them every ounce of support they need.
"I welcome this fantastic initiative to encourage the public to show their appreciation to all our NHS workers."
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We’re asking you to show them love by helping us create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain.
By dropping a heart on the map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS.
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Across the Reach network - from national brands like the Mirror and the People through to leading regional titles like the Manchester Evening News, the Liverpool Echo and WalesOnline - we’ll be shining a light on the incredible work done by NHS staff, and the lovely gestures of kindness from the public that are helping to ease the load.
Thanks a million, NHS workers - we love you.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Eddie Jones to be asked to take pay cut as RFU prepares for £50m pandemic losses

Rugby Football Union boss Bill Sweeney has joined the country ’ s top players in taking a massive pay cut - and England boss Eddie Jones will be asked to follow suit .
Days after salary reductions of 25 per cent were imposed by all Premiership clubs , Sweeney confirmed the top brass at Twickenham would take one “ in excess ” of that amount .
“ The RFU had budgeted for a loss-making year within a four year cycle due to the costs of the 2019 RWC campaign and hosting only two home Six Nations games , ” he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be considerably more as we face challenges similar to businesses across the country .
“ Based on our planning assumption we estimate RFU revenue losses over the next 18 months to be approximately £45-£50 million and have a firm plan in place to mitigate this .
“ The RFU Executive Team will be taking a cut in remuneration in excess of 25 % .
In addition , combined Board fees will be reduced by 75 % .
” Sweeney acknowledged that while it was impossible to predict when the Covid-19 outbreak would pass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assumption “ based on a medium term impact ” with a view to a return to rugby in the autumn .
He added that a £7 million relief package would be made available to community clubs ( National League 1 and below ) to try to help them survive the global pandemic .
Meanwhile , England No.8 Billy Vunipola has brought much-needed cheer to relegated Saracens by re-committing his future to the London club .
Vunipola , who is recovering from a fourth broken arm , said : ” The way I see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the journey of the club .
I ’ m definitely staying .
`` Some boys have had to try to further their careers , as they are at the start of their careers .
I ’ m kind of in the middle of it .
`` The club have looked after me , and not just me , my family .
It ’ s time for me to dig my heels in and scrap with the boys and hopefully come up next year .
Vunipola added that he was unsure what his decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Eddie Jones to be asked to take pay cut as RFU prepares for £50m pandemic losses
Rugby Football Union boss Bill Sweeney has joined the country’s top players in taking a massive pay cut - and England boss Eddie Jones will be asked to follow suit.
Days after salary reductions of 25 per cent were imposed by all Premiership clubs, Sweeney confirmed the top brass at Twickenham would take one “in excess” of that amount.
“The RFU had budgeted for a loss-making year within a four year cycle due to the costs of the 2019 RWC campaign and hosting only two home Six Nations games,” he said.
“The loss will now be considerably more as we face challenges similar to businesses across the country.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“Based on our planning assumption we estimate RFU revenue losses over the next 18 months to be approximately £45-£50 million and have a firm plan in place to mitigate this.
“The RFU Executive Team will be taking a cut in remuneration in excess of 25%. In addition, combined Board fees will be reduced by 75%.”
Sweeney acknowledged that while it was impossible to predict when the Covid-19 outbreak would pass, the RFU was working on an assumption “based on a medium term impact” with a view to a return to rugby in the autumn.
Image: PA) PA)
He added that a £7 million relief package would be made available to community clubs (National League 1 and below) to try to help them survive the global pandemic.
Meanwhile, England No.8 Billy Vunipola has brought much-needed cheer to relegated Saracens by re-committing his future to the London club.
Vunipola, who is recovering from a fourth broken arm, said: ”The way I see it, it’s part of the journey of the club. I’m definitely staying.
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"Some boys have had to try to further their careers, as they are at the start of their careers. I’m kind of in the middle of it.
"The club have looked after me, and not just me, my family. It’s time for me to dig my heels in and scrap with the boys and hopefully come up next year.
Vunipola added that he was unsure what his decision will mean for his England career.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Coronavirus: Ant and Dec beg fans to stay at home for cancer sufferer Mila, 4

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly pleaded for everyone to stay at home for cancer sufferer Mila , four .
Little Mila Sneddon has a vulnerable immune system and undergoes cancer treatment which puts her at high risk of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe .
Saturday Night Takeaway 's Ant and Dec gave the little girl their backing after she made a powerful statement asking everyone to stay home for her and other people like her living in the UK .
The double act screamed `` everybody stay at home '' at the camera when they filmed a piece to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ant kicked off their spiel about people staying at home as he pointed out both him and Dec were isolating from each other .
He said : `` Hi everybody Ant and Dec here , not together because we 're at home like everybody should be . ''
Dec responded : `` Absolutely , and as we heard Mila wants us to tell everybody to stay at home so we can protect her and thousands and thousands people like her . ''
Ant agreed : `` So we will . ''
Dec shared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the message to the nation .
He added : `` There hope that helps Mila . ''
They pulled out all the stops on their video after Mila requested Ant and Dec to do their part for coronavirus and ask for everyone to stay home .
In an interview with ITV News , she expressed her wishes were for `` Ant & Dec to say that all of the people have to stay indoors '' .
Mila has been undergoing intensive chemotherapy after being diagnosed with leukaemia in November last year .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus and they have been self-isolating in different houses .
Mila has been staying with her mum while the UK goes into lockdown .

EXCLUSIVE Ant and Dec's heartwarming bid to get everyone to stay home for cancer sufferer Mila, 4 amid the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus: Ant and Dec beg fans to stay at home for cancer sufferer Mila, 4
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly pleaded for everyone to stay at home for cancer sufferer Mila, four.
Little Mila Sneddon has a vulnerable immune system and undergoes cancer treatment which puts her at high risk of the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe.
Saturday Night Takeaway's Ant and Dec gave the little girl their backing after she made a powerful statement asking everyone to stay home for her and other people like her living in the UK.
The double act screamed "everybody stay at home" at the camera when they filmed a piece to camera separately in their different homes.
Ant kicked off their spiel about people staying at home as he pointed out both him and Dec were isolating from each other.
He said: "Hi everybody Ant and Dec here, not together because we're at home like everybody should be."
Dec responded: "Absolutely, and as we heard Mila wants us to tell everybody to stay at home so we can protect her and thousands and thousands people like her."
Ant agreed: "So we will."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Dec shared his hopes of their video successfully spreading the message to the nation.
He added: "There hope that helps Mila."
They pulled out all the stops on their video after Mila requested Ant and Dec to do their part for coronavirus and ask for everyone to stay home.
In an interview with ITV News, she expressed her wishes were for "Ant & Dec to say that all of the people have to stay indoors".
Mila has been undergoing intensive chemotherapy after being diagnosed with leukaemia in November last year.
Her parents were taking no risks with the virus and they have been self-isolating in different houses.
Mila has been staying with her mum while the UK goes into lockdown.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Magic Weekend under threat as Super League looks at fixture options

Magic Weekend could be among the first casualties of the Super League season as clubs discuss ways to complete the campaign once government guidelines allow .
Magic - which sees an entire weekend ’ s fixtures move to one venue - has been a part of every Super League season since 2007 and is scheduled to return to St James ’ Park on May 23 and 24 .
But uncertainty surrounding the stadium ’ s availability once sport is able to return - and how much time would be available to fulfil other fixtures - means it is among measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robert Elstone said : “ It has n't been totally ruled out to date , but we 're preparing for the fact that Magic may well be a casualty of this .
Without making financial commitments , we 're trying to keep our options open .
“ The big quandary is how long is this going to last , and it would be unwise not to think about Magic at a later date in Newcastle or in a different format , we do n't know .
“ Right now we have n't ruled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the possibility it might happen .
But you might look at the probability of it happening as diminishing all the time , though .
“ There 's lots of work going on in terms of fixture planning and that involves pushing the season back .
Obviously Manchester United and other partners , we need support from .
“ Right now it 's impossible to know how long this suspension period will last , but we 're looking at a variety of scenarios that means when it does it get lifted , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quickly and fulfil as many of our seasonal obligations as we can.
” The controversial loop fixtures - extra games to the home and away schedule that provide clubs with additional revenue - are also being discussed , although Elstone says they will be protected “ as long as we can ” .
The priority for him and the competition has been ensuring dialogue with key backers Sky remains at the forefront of their attention .
Elstone added : “ The Sky contract is quite probably our number one priority from a financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a good relationship with Sky .
“ We had a more formal meeting with them on the phone on Monday and we 're just pledging our support to them .
They know that there are some real material limitations in what we can and ca n't do right now .
“ Right now we 're unable to do anything in terms of meaningful content , and they 're a business that are reviewing the implications of this .
While we have a close relationship we have to respect that Sky are looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Our intention is to ensure we honour that Sky contract and fulfil our obligations , it 's the most important thing we can do.
” Elstone confirmed clubs have discussed using the government scheme of paying employees 80 percent of their salary , although that is only to the maximum of £2,500 a month .
The sport also remains in talks with the government about additional funding to secure its future .

St James' Park scheduled to host this year's event in May but uncertainty surrounds 2020 campaign
Magic Weekend could be among the first casualties of the Super League season as clubs discuss ways to complete the campaign once government guidelines allow.
Magic - which sees an entire weekend’s fixtures move to one venue - has been a part of every Super League season since 2007 and is scheduled to return to St James’ Park on May 23 and 24.
But uncertainty surrounding the stadium’s availability once sport is able to return - and how much time would be available to fulfil other fixtures - means it is among measures that could be shelved.
Chief executive Robert Elstone said: “It hasn't been totally ruled out to date, but we're preparing for the fact that Magic may well be a casualty of this. Without making financial commitments, we're trying to keep our options open.
Image: PA) PA)
“The big quandary is how long is this going to last, and it would be unwise not to think about Magic at a later date in Newcastle or in a different format, we don't know.
“Right now we haven't ruled it out and fixture planning is looking at the possibility it might happen. But you might look at the probability of it happening as diminishing all the time, though.
“There's lots of work going on in terms of fixture planning and that involves pushing the season back. Obviously Manchester United and other partners, we need support from.
“Right now it's impossible to know how long this suspension period will last, but we're looking at a variety of scenarios that means when it does it get lifted, we're in a good place to start quickly and fulfil as many of our seasonal obligations as we can.”
The controversial loop fixtures - extra games to the home and away schedule that provide clubs with additional revenue - are also being discussed, although Elstone says they will be protected “as long as we can”.
The priority for him and the competition has been ensuring dialogue with key backers Sky remains at the forefront of their attention.
Elstone added: “The Sky contract is quite probably our number one priority from a financial and economic point of view. We have a good relationship with Sky.
Image: PA) PA)
“We had a more formal meeting with them on the phone on Monday and we're just pledging our support to them. They know that there are some real material limitations in what we can and can't do right now.
“Right now we're unable to do anything in terms of meaningful content, and they're a business that are reviewing the implications of this. While we have a close relationship we have to respect that Sky are looking at what this means for them.
“Our intention is to ensure we honour that Sky contract and fulfil our obligations, it's the most important thing we can do.”
Elstone confirmed clubs have discussed using the government scheme of paying employees 80 percent of their salary, although that is only to the maximum of £2,500 a month.
The sport also remains in talks with the government about additional funding to secure its future.


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Pensioner, 92, who thought he'd spend birthday alone is surprised by neighbours

A heartwarming video shows the moment a 92-year-old granddad is greeted by a crowd outside his home signing happy birthday .
Peter Sheen 's granddaughter shared the footage on Twitter , in which a dozen or so people gather outside his house in Letchmore Heath , Hertfordshire wishing him a happy birthday .
The pensioner was worried he would n't have been able to see anyone on his birthday because he is in isolation due to the coronavirus .
Granddaughter Beth Pickard said his grandfather was `` so sad '' that he could n't have any visitors , before sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s my granddad ’ s 92nd birthday today .
He was so sad he couldn ’ t have any visitors and then this happened .
My heart . ''
Do you have a coronavirus story to share ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk The video shows Peter 's relatives and neighbours stood across the road from his house , keeping two metres apart , while the pensioner was on his doorstep on Wednesday lunchtime .
Tilly Nathan , who took video said : `` Danny , the village pub landlord invited us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sing happy birthday to Peter . ''
Beth added : `` His family could n't travel to see him of course , so his lovely friends and neighbours made his day ! ''
The video has been viewed thousands of times , with Beth 's tweet gaining more than 7,000 likes on the social media platform .
Many added their birthday wishes to Peter on Twitter .
@ RachelHazey tweeted : `` Happy 92nd birthday to your grandad .
I 'm sure seeing his birthday audience cheered him up . ''
An emotional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s made me cry a little .
Happy birthday to your granddad xxx . ''
Across the UK , many are unable to celebrate occasions with their families due to self isolation , which left many mum 's on their own on Mother 's Day .
@ alixdeeee tweeted : `` Happy birthday to your granddad it ’ s my sons 1st birthday today had a few visitors to see him through the window it ’ s just not the same . ''
Another well-wisher tweeted : `` This is unbelievable , puts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ! ''

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Peter Sheen was 'so sad' that he couldn't have any visitors on his birthday because he is self isolating amid coronavirus, but his neighbours gathered to sing happy birthday
Pensioner, 92, who thought he'd spend birthday alone is surprised by neighbours
A heartwarming video shows the moment a 92-year-old granddad is greeted by a crowd outside his home signing happy birthday.
Peter Sheen's granddaughter shared the footage on Twitter, in which a dozen or so people gather outside his house in Letchmore Heath, Hertfordshire wishing him a happy birthday.
The pensioner was worried he wouldn't have been able to see anyone on his birthday because he is in isolation due to the coronavirus.
Granddaughter Beth Pickard said his grandfather was "so sad" that he couldn't have any visitors, before sharing the video.
She tweeted: "It’s my granddad’s 92nd birthday today. He was so sad he couldn’t have any visitors and then this happened. My heart."
Do you have a coronavirus story to share? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Beth_Pickard/Twitter) Beth_Pickard/Twitter)
The video shows Peter's relatives and neighbours stood across the road from his house, keeping two metres apart, while the pensioner was on his doorstep on Wednesday lunchtime.
Tilly Nathan, who took video said: "Danny, the village pub landlord invited us all down to the village green to sing happy birthday to Peter."
Beth added: "His family couldn't travel to see him of course, so his lovely friends and neighbours made his day!"
Image: Beth_Pickard/Twitter) Beth_Pickard/Twitter)
The video has been viewed thousands of times, with Beth's tweet gaining more than 7,000 likes on the social media platform.
Many added their birthday wishes to Peter on Twitter.
@RachelHazey tweeted: "Happy 92nd birthday to your grandad. I'm sure seeing his birthday audience cheered him up."
Image: Beth_Pickard/Twitter) Beth_Pickard/Twitter)
An emotional @romilly_brown added: "That’s made me cry a little. Happy birthday to your granddad xxx."
Across the UK, many are unable to celebrate occasions with their families due to self isolation, which left many mum's on their own on Mother's Day.
@alixdeeee tweeted: "Happy birthday to your granddad it’s my sons 1st birthday today had a few visitors to see him through the window it’s just not the same."
Another well-wisher tweeted: "This is unbelievable, puts everything into perspective.....happy birthday!!"


thedailymirror--2020-03-25--Coronavirus lockdown measures could end by summer and half of UK may be immune

Britain could lift some lockdown measures by the summer rather than waiting for a coronavirus vaccine , research suggests .
A ray of hope for the world has come in early evidence from China showing infection rates do not appear to have surged despite people being allowed to travel again .
However , experts told MPs that Brits will only be allowed outside again if the Government made more virus tests available .
They expect the outbreak here to peak in three weeks .
British scientists are among those scrutinising data out of the country where the pandemic emerged in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been in lockdown since January but restrictions were loosened this week .
It comes after a separate study by Oxford University suggested many more Brits may have been infected but developed no symptoms .
The optimistic modelling theory suggests the virus was circulating in the UK by mid-January , around two weeks before the first reported case here .
If true it would mean more than half of the population are likely to have had Covid-19 and be immune to it .
China is ahead of all other countries and spread of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gatherings are still banned .
Author Prof Neil Ferguson , of Imperial College London , who is advising the UK government , said : “ This provides hope for countries currently in various levels of lockdown.
” It was not all good news though as a separate study warned that China can expect a second wave of infections by August after it lifted restrictions in Hubei province .
Peer-reviewed modelling published in the Lancet Public Health journal found that delaying reopening schools and workplaces a month until April would delay the second wave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prem , of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , said : “ The measures the city of Wuhan has put in place have helped to control the outbreak .
However , the city now needs to be careful to avoid prematurely lifting physical distancing measures , because that could lead to an earlier secondary peak.
” The UK is currently only testing a fifth of the 25,000 daily checks promised by Boris Johnson last week and lags behind other countries such as South Korea , Germany , Italy and Norway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Covid-19 himself , told MPs yesterday via video link that any lifting of restrictions would require widespread testing .
Sir Patrick Vallance , the Government ’ s Chief Scientific Officer , told MPs : “ I wish we had more tests available.
” Prof Sharon Peacock , of Public Health England , admitted the 25,000 daily test total will not be hit until the “ end of April ” .
Prof Ferguson , expects transmission to be reduced in the summer months by 10 % -20 % .
The only long term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is the development of a vaccine , which could take between 12 and 18 months .
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations , has said that it needs extra cash from governments for eight vaccine candidates in development .
But Prof Andrew Pollard , of Oxford University , told MPs : “ “ I believe that six months is possible but it needs a lot of things to fall in place so that this process goes well.
” Sunetra Gupta , a professor of theoretical epidemiology at Oxford , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to assess what stage of the epidemic we are in.
” The government has purchased 3.5 million antibody tests , which could tell if someone has ever had Covid-19 , and they will be kept at a centre in Milton Keynes , Bucks .
Public Health England ’ s Sharon Peacock told MPs that home antibody tests would be available in the UK within a matter of days .
She said a small number of tests which give an immediate result , would be tested in a lab before being distributed via Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a simple “ finger prick ” test whereby a drop of blood gives an immediate result , similar to urine on home pregnancy tests .

Some hope for the world as research from China shows coronavirus not resurgent after travel bans lifted while Oxford University suggests half the UK may have contacted Covid-19 - and be immune
Coronavirus lockdown measures could end by summer and half of UK may be immune
Britain could lift some lockdown measures by the summer rather than waiting for a coronavirus vaccine, research suggests.
A ray of hope for the world has come in early evidence from China showing infection rates do not appear to have surged despite people being allowed to travel again.
However, experts told MPs that Brits will only be allowed outside again if the Government made more virus tests available. They expect the outbreak here to peak in three weeks.
British scientists are among those scrutinising data out of the country where the pandemic emerged in Wuhan in December, the city has been in lockdown since January but restrictions were loosened this week.
It comes after a separate study by Oxford University suggested many more Brits may have been infected but developed no symptoms. The optimistic modelling theory suggests the virus was circulating in the UK by mid-January, around two weeks before the first reported case here.
Image: Getty) Getty)
If true it would mean more than half of the population are likely to have had Covid-19 and be immune to it.
China is ahead of all other countries and spread of the disease there has slowed significantly. Mass gatherings are still banned.
Author Prof Neil Ferguson, of Imperial College London, who is advising the UK government, said: “This provides hope for countries currently in various levels of lockdown.”
It was not all good news though as a separate study warned that China can expect a second wave of infections by August after it lifted restrictions in Hubei province.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Peer-reviewed modelling published in the Lancet Public Health journal found that delaying reopening schools and workplaces a month until April would delay the second wave from hitting until October.
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Dr Kiesha Prem, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said: “The measures the city of Wuhan has put in place have helped to control the outbreak. However, the city now needs to be careful to avoid prematurely lifting physical distancing measures, because that could lead to an earlier secondary peak.”
The UK is currently only testing a fifth of the 25,000 daily checks promised by Boris Johnson last week and lags behind other countries such as South Korea, Germany, Italy and Norway.
Image: PA) PA)
Prof Ferguson, who is recovering from Covid-19 himself, told MPs yesterday via video link that any lifting of restrictions would require widespread testing.
Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government’s Chief Scientific Officer, told MPs: “I wish we had more tests available.”
Prof Sharon Peacock, of Public Health England, admitted the 25,000 daily test total will not be hit until the “end of April”.
Prof Ferguson, expects transmission to be reduced in the summer months by 10%-20%.
The only long term “exit strategy” from current lockdown is the development of a vaccine, which could take between 12 and 18 months.
Image: PA) PA)
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations, has said that it needs extra cash from governments for eight vaccine candidates in development.
But Prof Andrew Pollard, of Oxford University, told MPs: ““I believe that six months is possible but it needs a lot of things to fall in place so that this process goes well.”
Sunetra Gupta, a professor of theoretical epidemiology at Oxford, said: “We need to begin mass antibody testing to assess what stage of the epidemic we
are in.”
The government has purchased 3.5 million antibody tests, which could tell if someone has ever had Covid-19, and they will be kept at a centre in Milton Keynes, Bucks.
Public Health England’s Sharon Peacock told MPs that home antibody tests would be available in the UK within a matter of days.
She said a small number of tests which give an immediate result, would be tested in a lab before being distributed via Amazon and Boots.
The antibody tests will be a simple “finger prick” test whereby a drop of blood gives an immediate result, similar to urine on home pregnancy tests.