thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Coronavirus: Idris Elba admits he fought with Sabrina as isolation tests couple

Idris Elba confessed he rowed with his wife Sabrina as self-isolation has tested the couple 's relationship .
It has been 13 days since the Luther actor , 47 , tested positive for coronavirus .
The newly-weds - who tied the knot last year - have been in isolation amid the pandemic after Sabrina chose to look after her husband and now both stars have the bug .
On Instagram live over the weekend , the Fast & Furious star admitted quarantine was a definite test of relationships and humanity in the face of the coronavirus crisis .
Idris admitted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he had to go into another room as tensions have been rising amid the COVID-19 panic .
But the couple were happily sat chatting to fans just a day later .
He said : `` Although we did have one fight yesterday .
I had to go into another room .
This is a definite test of your relationship and your humanity . ''
Sabrina has been a great support to Idris since he fell sick with coronavirus 13 days ago .
Elsewhere in his broadcast , Idris admitted he was lucky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , he noted many people across the globe were dying from the bug .
He said : `` Corona was set up as an instadeath-threat - everyone just thought oh my God I 'm gon na die .
`` But it 's helped me to understand that COVID-19 is just one strand of corona and that made me feel better .
`` I am lucky that I am not really showing any symptoms .
Part of it is a lot of people do n't understand it .
But I 'm not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier in the day , Sabrina explained her reasoning behind why she did n't mind contracting the virus .
The beauty said it was her instinct to want to be with her husband during this trying time to take care of him .
`` I wanted to be with him , '' she said .
`` That 's the instinct of a wife .
You want to go and take care . ''

Idris Elba admitted he had one fight with his wife Sabrina as he said isolation will test everyone's relationships
Idris Elba confessed he rowed with his wife Sabrina as self-isolation has tested the couple's relationship.
It has been 13 days since the Luther actor, 47, tested positive for coronavirus.
The newly-weds - who tied the knot last year - have been in isolation amid the pandemic after Sabrina chose to look after her husband and now both stars have the bug.
On Instagram live over the weekend, the Fast & Furious star admitted quarantine was a definite test of relationships and humanity in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
Idris admitted the couple fell out with each other and he had to go into another room as tensions have been rising amid the COVID-19 panic.
Image: Oprah/Instagram) Oprah/Instagram)
But the couple were happily sat chatting to fans just a day later.
He said: "Although we did have one fight yesterday. I had to go into another room. This is a definite test of your relationship and your humanity."
Sabrina has been a great support to Idris since he fell sick with coronavirus 13 days ago.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Elsewhere in his broadcast, Idris admitted he was lucky he wasn't showing symptoms of coronavirus.
However, he noted many people across the globe were dying from the bug.
He said: "Corona was set up as an instadeath-threat - everyone just thought oh my God I'm gonna die.
Image: Idris Elba/Twitter) Idris Elba/Twitter)
"But it's helped me to understand that COVID-19 is just one strand of corona and that made me feel better.
"I am lucky that I am not really showing any symptoms. Part of it is a lot of people don't understand it. But I'm not discrediting that people are dying..."
Earlier in the day, Sabrina explained her reasoning behind why she didn't mind contracting the virus.
The beauty said it was her instinct to want to be with her husband during this trying time to take care of him.
"I wanted to be with him," she said. "That's the instinct of a wife. You want to go and take care."


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Selfish shoppers pretend to be NHS workers during dedicated hour for medics

Selfish shoppers pretended to be NHS workers during an early shopping hour for medical staff , in a bid to beat the queues during the coronavirus pandemic .
Doctors , nurses and 111 callers , working around the clock and unable to get basic supplies , faced 600 metre queues at a Tesco on Sunday morning , with no social distancing measures .
Customers who were not entitled to the extra hour tried to sneak past security staff and jump the queue in a bid to get in early at a Tesco Extra in Gallions Reach , east London .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ rammed their trollies into the barriers when their attempts to join the NHS shopping hour failed .
The large supermarket is one of many Tesco stores offering a dedicated shopping hour for NHS workers who were asked to show their badge upon entry - and offered a free bouquet of flowers for Mother 's Day .
NHS workers praised Tesco staff for their efforts but raised concerns that hundreds of medical professionals , including those treating Covid-19 patients , were queuing at close proximity .
Nurse Francesca Hamilton arrived at the store at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tesco staff manage the crowds and said she was surprised at such behaviour .
The 47-year-old sexual health nurse , from Marie Stopes International , said : `` I am surprised people have tried to jump the queue .
It 's unbelievable .
`` Now is the time for people to look after us so that we can look after you but they are not listening .
`` Tesco staff are doing their best but there are too many people so I decided to come out of the queue and help .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I can help people here and I will .
I am passionate about helping people in sickness and in health .
`` I have not done my shopping yet .
I have been here since 9am but I live nearby so I will do mine later .
`` If people respect the government 's advice that they have set out for NHS workers then it would be fine but people are not following that . ''
Tesco security guard Westy Westfield said the new opening hours are helping NHS workers but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in and beat the queue .
The 53-year-old said : `` The new measures are working for NHS staff and that is what we need to think about right now .
`` We are going to need them to be healthy .
The best thing is to let them be able to get their shopping but nobody wants to wait .
`` Members of the public are still being selfish .
I have been working here for five years and it is the same people .
`` People are trying to jump the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be NHS workers when they are not . ''
Many healthcare professionals praised Tesco 's new initiative and showed their appreciation towards staff but said vital improvements needed to be made .
GP Dr Amit Sharma was approximately the 600th customer to enter Tesco today and called for Sunday trading hours to be temporarily lifted .
He said : `` Tesco staff have been brilliant in stocking up the shelves and it is a good initiative .
But I am fed up with the national guidance .
It is not what the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People were queuing at the check outs which can not begin trading until 11am .
These rules should be lifted , just for the time being .
`` I am concerned we are all NHS workers , queuing in close proximity to get into the store and to pay at the check outs .
`` I work Monday to Friday and have been working all weekend too due to an increase in demand with coronavirus .
`` They should lift Sunday trading hours to help reduce queues , make it more clear which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one hour in the afternoon for NHS workers , for those who work shifts .
`` Also , if there were more days for us to come here during the week , we would not all struggle coming here all jumping in at the same time . ''
Regular shoppers , who also arrived at the supermarket early , were enraged when they reached the front of the queue and realised they were stood in the wrong line .
Others raised concerns that vital supplies would not be left on the shelves for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store 's usual 11am opening time .
Mohammed Islam , who has a newborn baby , said : `` The NHS staff deserve this , they are working so hard .
But supermarkets should also consider people like me .
`` I have a newborn baby .
I have run out of milk for her and there might not be any left on the shelves when we are allowed inside . ''

NHS WORKER COMPLAINS HER COLLEAGUES BRING THEIR NON-NHS PARTNERS INTO TESCO DURING THE NHS SHOPPING HOUR
NHS WORKER COMPLAINS HER COLLEAGUES BRING THEIR NON-NHS PARTNERS INTO TESCO DURING THE NHS SHOPPING HOUR
Customers who were not entitled to the extra hour tried to sneak past security staff and jump the queue at Tesco amid stock-piling due to coronavirus Covid-19
Selfish shoppers pretended to be NHS workers during an early shopping hour for medical staff, in a bid to beat the queues during the coronavirus pandemic.
Doctors, nurses and 111 callers, working around the clock and unable to get basic supplies, faced 600 metre queues at a Tesco on Sunday morning, with no social distancing measures.
Customers who were not entitled to the extra hour tried to sneak past security staff and jump the queue in a bid to get in early at a Tesco Extra in Gallions Reach, east London.
One family argued with security staff and rammed their trollies into the barriers when their attempts to join the NHS shopping hour failed.
The large supermarket is one of many Tesco stores offering a dedicated shopping hour for NHS workers who were asked to show their badge upon entry - and offered a free bouquet of flowers for Mother's Day.
NHS workers praised Tesco staff for their efforts but raised concerns that hundreds of medical professionals, including those treating Covid-19 patients, were queuing at close proximity.
Image: Geoff Robinson) Geoff Robinson)
Nurse Francesca Hamilton arrived at the store at 9am but left the queue to help Tesco staff manage the crowds and said she was surprised at such behaviour.
The 47-year-old sexual health nurse, from Marie Stopes International, said: "I am surprised people have tried to jump the queue. It's unbelievable.
"Now is the time for people to look after us so that we can look after you but they are not listening.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"Tesco staff are doing their best but there are too many people so I decided to come out of the queue and help.
"If I can help people in hospitals, I can help people here and I will. I am passionate about helping people in sickness and in health.
"I have not done my shopping yet. I have been here since 9am but I live nearby so I will do mine later.
Image: PA) PA)
"If people respect the government's advice that they have set out for NHS workers then it would be fine but people are not following that."
Tesco security guard Westy Westfield said the new opening hours are helping NHS workers but that selfish shoppers were still trying to sneak in and beat the queue.
The 53-year-old said: "The new measures are working for NHS staff and that is what we need to think about right now.
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"We are going to need them to be healthy. The best thing is to let them be able to get their shopping but nobody wants to wait.
"Members of the public are still being selfish. I have been working here for five years and it is the same people.
"People are trying to jump the queue and sneak in or are pretending to be NHS workers when they are not."
Many healthcare professionals praised Tesco's new initiative and showed their appreciation towards staff but said vital improvements needed to be made.
GP Dr Amit Sharma was approximately the 600th customer to enter Tesco today and called for Sunday trading hours to be temporarily lifted.
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He said: "Tesco staff have been brilliant in stocking up the shelves and it is a good initiative. But I am fed up with the national guidance. It is not what the front line people actually want.
"People were queuing at the check outs which cannot begin trading until 11am. These rules should be lifted, just for the time being.
"I am concerned we are all NHS workers, queuing in close proximity to get into the store and to pay at the check outs.
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"I work Monday to Friday and have been working all weekend too due to an increase in demand with coronavirus.
"They should lift Sunday trading hours to help reduce queues, make it more clear which stores are participating, and maybe introduce one hour in the afternoon for NHS workers, for those who work shifts.
"Also, if there were more days for us to come here during the week, we would not all struggle coming here all jumping in at the same time."
Regular shoppers, who also arrived at the supermarket early, were enraged when they reached the front of the queue and realised they were stood in the wrong line.
Others raised concerns that vital supplies would not be left on the shelves for when they were allowed in at the store's usual 11am opening time.
Mohammed Islam, who has a newborn baby, said: "The NHS staff deserve this, they are working so hard. But supermarkets should also consider people like me.
"I have a newborn baby. I have run out of milk for her and there might not be any left on the shelves when we are allowed inside."


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Loss of sense of smell and taste could be new symptoms of Covid-19, experts warn

Losing your sense of smell and taste may be signs of coronavirus , a sensory expert says .
Professor Nirmal Kumar , head of ENT UK , a group representing throat , nose and ear surgeons , said some Covid-19 patients displayed these symptoms .
He added that some of the infected experience a lack of smell and taste , despite not having the usual signs of a cough or fever .
The specialist urged Brits to self-isolate if they lose these sensations .
He told Sky News : `` In young patients , they do not have any significant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but they may have just the loss of sense of smell and taste , which suggests that these viruses are lodging in the nose . ''
Do you have a coronavirus story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk ENT UK said that isolating people who have lost a sense of smell to self-isolate for seven days could cut the numbers infected by the virus , the Telegraph reports .
In a statement , the body said : “ There is already good evidence from South Korea , China and Italy that significant numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed anosmia/hyposmia ( loss of sense of smell ) .
“ There have been a rapidly growing number of reports of a significant increase in the number of patients presenting with anosmia in the absence of other symptoms – this has been widely shared on medical discussion boards by surgeons from all regions managing a high incidence of cases.
” The Department of Health and Social Care says people should self-isolate if they have a consistent cough or a fever .

Loss of sense of smell and taste should be official symptoms of coronavirus
Loss of sense of smell and taste should be official symptoms of coronavirus
ENT UK, a group representing throat, nose and ear surgeons, said there is good evidence from South Korea, China and Italy many coronavirus patients have developed anosmia or hyposmia (loss of sense of smell)
Coronavirus: Loss of sense of smell and taste could be new symptoms, experts warn
Losing your sense of smell and taste may be signs of coronavirus, a sensory expert says.
Professor Nirmal Kumar, head of ENT UK, a group representing throat, nose and ear surgeons, said some Covid-19 patients displayed these symptoms.
He added that some of the infected experience a lack of smell and taste, despite not having the usual signs of a cough or fever.
The specialist urged Brits to self-isolate if they lose these sensations.
He told Sky News: "In young patients, they do not have any significant symptoms such as the cough and fever, but they may have just the loss of sense of smell and taste, which suggests that these viruses are lodging in the nose."
Do you have a coronavirus story? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk
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ENT UK said that isolating people who have lost a sense of smell to self-isolate for seven days could cut the numbers infected by the virus, the Telegraph reports.
In a statement, the body said: “There is already good evidence from South Korea, China and Italy that significant numbers of patients with proven covid-19 infection have developed anosmia/hyposmia (loss of sense of smell).
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“There have been a rapidly growing number of reports of a significant increase in the number of patients presenting with anosmia in the absence of other symptoms – this has been widely shared on medical discussion boards by surgeons from all regions managing a high incidence of cases.”
The Department of Health and Social Care says people should self-isolate if they have a consistent cough or a fever.


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Everton chairman Kenwright's selfless act to help community amid coronavirus

Bill Kenwright has been leading Everton ’ s remarkable community efforts in this time of national crisis , by ringing dozens of self-isolating elderly fans for a chat .
The Blues ’ award-winning community programme has recognised that many senior citizens are becoming lonely after being warned not to go out or have contact with other people , because of the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country .
They announced a number of measures - and invested an initial £50,000 into a coordinated outreach and engagement campaign , which aims to provide real assistance and support to some of the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , during what is in effect a lockdown for them .
That has already seen them distribute thousands of food parcels , financial assistance for medicines , breakfast packages for children , mobile phone credit and support with gas and electricity bills .
The new venture has been named “ The Blue Family ” and through their Everton in the Community charitable arm , they are also speaking regularly to the most isolated…and the club ’ s chairman is leading the effort , by speaking to elderly fans who have been confined to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one fan , Andy Glassey , who took to Twitter to explain the former Blues owner had spoken to his Everton-supporting parents for more than half an hour , after learning the couple who are both 77 had been self-isolating .
“ Absolutely gobsmacked !
” he wrote .
But the Everton chairman has actually spoken to dozens of fans , and one - 83 year old Tommy Lea , who now lives in St Helens but was born and bred in Liverpool close to Goodison Park , and a lifelong Blue , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Bill rang me and we spoke for almost an hour - the first Everton game I went to was in 1946 , so I said to him that he ’ s only a spring chicken !
” Tommy explained .
The former army veteran and merchant navy seaman - who served in Cyprus during the emergency there in the 1950s , and later worked as a rigger on offshore oil platforms - is still a season ticket-holder , and never missed a game until the Premier League fixtures were suspended .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cup final Everton have played in since I first started going , watched them every game and the reserves too - and I even went to watch Liverpool every other week with my friends who were Reds , as they came with me to Goodison too , ” he said .
“ I ’ m really missing the football a lot .
My wife who died eight years ago used to say that if two flies walking up the wall were wearing blue , I ’ d watch them , and she was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tom , who is 57 now , to the 1985 Cup Winners ’ Cup final in Rotterdam , and we went straight from there to Wembley for the FA Cup final , so my wife didn ’ t see us for more than a week !
” Kenwright spoke to Tommy about his own favourite player Dave Hickson , and they spoke about the great sides of the 1960s , 70s and 80s .
“ It was a great chat , we went through all the players , Brian Labone , Dave Hickson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I said were before his time !
” Mr Lea added .
“ When I was a kid there were some great , great players who came to play for Everton from Scotland and Ireland and stayed in the Exchange Hotel , and I lived just around the corner , so the kids in the area would go along to meet them .
“ I saw Joe Mercer play , and we spoke about the Vision of course , Alex Young .
Incredible player .
And Roy Vernon who was the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d smoke in the shower .
“ Sharpie was a favourite of mine in the 80s , and we spoke about that too .
Bill said about the importance of keeping healthy in these times , and I still do a workout every day .
“ I played bowls with the wife and I do an hour on my own now , using the bowls in two socks as weights , and I still got to the gym at six every morning before they closed.
” Kenwright also had a surprise for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway in the UK again .
“ He invited me into the directors ’ box when the Everton games start again…and I told him I ’ ll be ready to take him up on that !
It was a great chat and I really appreciated his call .
”

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and several Everton players have phoned elderly fans to ensure they do not feel isolated during the coronavirus pandemic
Bill Kenwright has been leading Everton’s remarkable community efforts in this time of national crisis, by ringing dozens of self-isolating elderly fans for a chat.
The Blues’ award-winning community programme has recognised that many senior citizens are becoming lonely after being warned not to go out or have contact with other people, because of the Coronavirus pandemic sweeping the country.
They announced a number of measures - and invested an initial £50,000 into a coordinated outreach and engagement campaign, which aims to provide real assistance and support to some of the most vulnerable, socially isolated and at-risk people, during what is in effect a lockdown for them.
That has already seen them distribute thousands of food parcels, financial assistance for medicines, breakfast packages for children, mobile phone credit and support with gas and electricity bills.
Image: PA) PA)
The new venture has been named “The Blue Family” and through their Everton in the Community charitable arm, they are also speaking regularly to the most isolated…and the club’s chairman is leading the effort, by speaking to elderly fans who have been confined to their homes.
Kenwright was thanked by one fan, Andy Glassey, who took to Twitter to explain the former Blues owner had spoken to his Everton-supporting parents for more than half an hour, after learning the couple who are both 77 had been self-isolating. “Absolutely gobsmacked!” he wrote.
But the Everton chairman has actually spoken to dozens of fans, and one - 83 year old Tommy Lea, who now lives in St Helens but was born and bred in Liverpool close to Goodison Park, and a lifelong Blue, spoke about the surprise call he received.
“Bill rang me and we spoke for almost an hour - the first Everton game I went to was in 1946, so I said to him that he’s only a spring chicken!” Tommy explained.
Image: PA) PA)
The former army veteran and merchant navy seaman - who served in Cyprus during the emergency there in the 1950s, and later worked as a rigger on offshore oil platforms - is still a season ticket-holder, and never missed a game until the Premier League fixtures were suspended.
“I’ve been to every cup final Everton have played in since I first started going, watched them every game and the reserves too - and I even went to watch Liverpool every other week with my friends who were Reds, as they came with me to Goodison too,” he said.
“I’m really missing the football a lot. My wife who died eight years ago used to say that if two flies walking up the wall were wearing blue, I’d watch them, and she was right.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
“I took my lad Tom, who is 57 now, to the 1985 Cup Winners’ Cup final in Rotterdam, and we went straight from there to Wembley for the FA Cup final, so my wife didn’t see us for more than a week!”
Kenwright spoke to Tommy about his own favourite player Dave Hickson, and they spoke about the great sides of the 1960s, 70s and 80s.
“It was a great chat, we went through all the players, Brian Labone, Dave Hickson of course, some in the 40s that I said were before his time!” Mr Lea added.
“When I was a kid there were some great, great players who came to play for Everton from Scotland and Ireland and stayed in the Exchange Hotel, and I lived just around the corner, so the kids in the area would go along to meet them.
“I saw Joe Mercer play, and we spoke about the Vision of course, Alex Young. Incredible player. And Roy Vernon who was the best at taking penalties, never missed…and he’d smoke in the shower.
“Sharpie was a favourite of mine in the 80s, and we spoke about that too. Bill said about the importance of keeping healthy in these times, and I still do a workout every day.
“I played bowls with the wife and I do an hour on my own now, using the bowls in two socks as weights, and I still got to the gym at six every morning before they closed.”
Kenwright also had a surprise for Mr Lea, when football finally gets underway in the UK again. “He invited me into the directors’ box when the Everton games start again…and I told him I’ll be ready to take him up on that! It was a great chat and I really appreciated his call.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Olympics chief told Tokyo 2020 must be postponed as athletes' worries grow

It 's the nightmare scenario Tokyo 2020 organisers dare not contemplate – and for which they can offer no guarantees .
As calls for this summer ’ s Olympics in Japan to be postponed grew from background murmurs to a full-blown chorus , Indian table tennis star Sharath Kamal delivered an unplayable serve to the host nation .
What happens if a single person – just one – contracts the coronavirus plague in the athletes ’ village , where more than 17,000 competitors and team officials will rub shoulders and form a global sporting colony ?
Kamal , a four-times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 38 a fortnight before the scheduled start of play in Tokyo on July 24 .
He said : “ As an athlete , I obviously want the Olympics to happen but it should not happen ( in July ) .
“ The epicentre of the virus will keep changing – first it was China , now it is Italy and Iran , too , is badly affected in Asia .
“ I don ’ t see the scenario being safe for the Olympics to start on time .
“ Everyone is talking about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which won ’ t be possible at the Olympics .
Thousands of athletes would be staying in the same village.
” With training facilities around the world under lockdown , to arrest the alarming spread of Covid-19 , the pandemic has brought sport to a halt almost worldwide .
International borders are sealed , and with more than 13,000 people already killed by the bug since it surfaced in China three months ago , calls from athletes and national federations to defer Tokyo 2020 have intensified over the last 48 hours .
Serbia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the International Olympic Committee ’ s plans to proceed on schedule .
Vanja Udovicic , president of Serbia ’ s Olympic body , warned : “ Japan has invested a lot of resources into the Olympics and they are adamant that the Games should go ahead , but that defies common sense .
“ We can not support it because human lives come first.
” His Croatian counterpart , Zlatko Matesa , said it was “ impossible ” to proceed with the Olympics under the current circumstances .
Matesa said : “ No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think we are close to such a scenario as it seems to be the only option .
Sports has come to a halt in all of Europe and no one knows when it will resume .
“ Sport is not an issue now as competing has become impossible .
I believe it is impossible for the Games to go ahead as scheduled and in my opinion they should and will be postponed for a few months .
It won ’ t be a dramatic delay.
” UK Athletics , USA Track and Field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Committee , and the French Swimming Federation had earlier urged the IOC to postpone the multi-billion dollar event .
Many athletes who are unable to train or compete have also demanded a postponement as qualifying events have been scrapped .
And reacting to the IOC 's announcement on Sunday that they would continue evaluating for the next four weeks , 200 metre world champion Dina Asher-Smith wrote on Twitter : `` So wait ... does this mean that athletes face up to another FOUR weeks of finding ways to fit in training - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support staff and loved ones at risk just to find out they were going to be postponed anyway !
!
! ''

Olympics officials have continued to state their belief that the Games will be played this year but that possibility is looking less and less likely by the day
It's the nightmare scenario Tokyo 2020 organisers dare not contemplate – and for which they can offer no guarantees.
As calls for this summer’s Olympics in Japan to be postponed grew from background murmurs to a full-blown chorus, Indian table tennis star Sharath Kamal delivered an unplayable serve to the host nation.
What happens if a single person – just one – contracts the coronavirus plague in the athletes’ village, where more than 17,000 competitors and team officials will rub shoulders and form a global sporting colony?
Kamal, a four-times Commonwealth Games gold medallist, will turn 38 a fortnight before the scheduled start of play in Tokyo on July 24.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
He said: “As an athlete, I obviously want the Olympics to happen but it should not happen (in July).
“The epicentre of the virus will keep changing – first it was China, now it is Italy and Iran, too, is badly affected in Asia.
“I don’t see the scenario being safe for the Olympics to start on time.
“Everyone is talking about social distancing but it is one thing which won’t be possible at the Olympics. Thousands of athletes would be staying in the same village.”
With training facilities around the world under lockdown, to arrest the alarming spread of Covid-19, the pandemic has brought sport to a halt almost worldwide.
International borders are sealed, and with more than 13,000 people already killed by the bug since it surfaced in China three months ago, calls from athletes and national federations to defer Tokyo 2020 have intensified over the last 48 hours.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Serbia and Croatia joined the growing chorus opposing the International Olympic Committee’s plans to proceed on schedule.
Vanja Udovicic, president of Serbia’s Olympic body, warned: “Japan has invested a lot of resources into the Olympics and they are adamant that the Games should go ahead, but that defies common sense.
“We cannot support it because human lives come first.”
His Croatian counterpart, Zlatko Matesa, said it was “impossible” to proceed with the Olympics under the current circumstances.
Matesa said: “No one wants the Games postponed but I think we are close to such a scenario as it seems to be the only option. Sports has come to a halt in all of Europe and no one knows when it will resume.
“Sport is not an issue now as competing has become impossible. I believe it is impossible for the Games to go ahead as scheduled and in my opinion they should and will be postponed for a few months. It won’t be a dramatic delay.”
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
UK Athletics, USA Track and Field, USA Swimming, the Brazilian Olympic Committee, and the French Swimming Federation had earlier urged the IOC to postpone the multi-billion dollar event.
Many athletes who are unable to train or compete have also demanded a postponement as qualifying events have been scrapped.
And reacting to the IOC's announcement on Sunday that they would continue evaluating for the next four weeks, 200 metre world champion Dina Asher-Smith wrote on Twitter : "So wait... does this mean that athletes face up to another FOUR weeks of finding ways to fit in training - whilst potentially putting ourselves, coaches, support staff and loved ones at risk just to find out they were going to be postponed anyway!!!"


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Coronavirus could wipe out livelihoods of 5m self-employed in 'blink of eye'

Rishi Sunak is under pressure to speed up plans to bail out five million self-employed workers whose livelihoods could vanish “ in the blink of an eye ” .
Business groups and unions have urged the Chancellor to do more to help Britain ’ s freelancers , contractors , self-employed and creatives – who were offered just £94 a week .
Mr Sunak confirmed plans last week for at-risk employees to have up to 80 % of their wages paid , up to a maximum of £2,500 a month .
He is now “ actively considering ” ways to plug @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claims he had “ left behind ” the self-employed .
British Chamber of Commerce director general Dr Adam Marshall warned that thousands of sole traders need immediate help to survive as their livelihoods “ vanish ” .
He said : “ The government has taken massive steps to help businesses .
Ministers must now ramp up support for the self-employed , many of whom have seen their livelihoods vanish in the blink of an eye .
“ There are five million people who need help similar in scale and scope to that put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Secretary Frances O ’ Grady said : “ The government took a big and important step last week with support for employed workers .
It ’ s only right that they quickly follow this with a similar level of support for the self-employed.
” CBI director general Dame Carolyn Fairbairn added : “ The £94 is not enough for the self-employed to live on and I know the government , with business , are working to find a solution.
” A Populus survey last week found almost half of the self-employed felt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they had Covid-19 .
It underlines the fears of unions and industry bodies who believe self-employed or gig economy workers would just carry on .
Whitehall officials believe a universal basic income would be difficult to implement and that quicker solutions are needed .
They are thought to be considering a Norway-style approach , where self-employed workers will get grants of 80 % of their average income of the past three years .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has signalled that the Treasury is considering further measures .
He told the BBC yesterday : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ perfect and the Chancellor is going to keep reviewing the situation .
It ’ s not as simple as supporting those in employment .
“ The purpose of our employment mechanism is to help continue the connection between employees and their business so , once this is over , those individuals can return to their usual work .
It is operationally very difficult to create a scheme akin to that for the self-employed.
” Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the self-employed were a “ major omission ” from the plans .
Leadership favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statutory sick pay to be tripled , said : “ Ministers are several steps behind .
Countries such as Denmark have shown what actions government can take to protect people ’ s incomes.
” United Private Hire Drivers , which represents minicab drivers , said drivers “ face the abyss ” without help .
Pamela Morton , of the National Union of Journalists , said members are “ seeing work dry up and face suffering real hardship ” .
More than 2,000 musicians have written to the Chancellor saying there had been “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” .
The musicians , led by Ed Barker , a former saxophonist for George Michael , said : “ We are simply asking for fair and equal treatment , and for the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to be extended to the self-employed.
” Signatories include musicians in various orchestras , including the London Symphony , and members of bands in West End musicals .
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed called for workers to get 80 % of their wages , assessed and delivered through the self-assessment tax system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ bogus ” self-employed workers in the building trade – employed by construction firms but technically self-employed – also needed support .

Self-employed workers could lose their livelihoods in 'the blink of an eye' with pressure on Rishi Sunak and the government to 'speed up bail out plans' in the coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus: Five million self-employed workers could get 80% of income
Rishi Sunak is under pressure to speed up plans to bail out five million self-employed workers whose livelihoods could vanish “in the blink of an eye”.
Business groups and unions have urged the Chancellor to do more to help Britain’s freelancers, contractors, self-employed and creatives – who were offered just £94 a week.
Mr Sunak confirmed plans last week for at-risk employees to have up to 80% of their wages paid, up to a maximum of £2,500 a month.
He is now “actively considering” ways to plug the gaps in the support package amid claims he had “left behind” the self-employed.
British Chamber of Commerce director general Dr Adam Marshall warned that thousands of sole traders need immediate help to survive as their livelihoods “vanish”.
He said: “The government has taken massive steps to help businesses. Ministers must now ramp up support for the self-employed, many of whom have seen their livelihoods vanish in the blink of an eye.
“There are five million people who need help similar in scale and scope to that put in place for larger firms.”
Speaking today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak told MPs he will be making “further announcements” on help for the self-employed.
But he refused to confirm reports that self-employed people will have 80% of their wages funded by government, like those in full-time or part-time work.
Instead, he said there were “genuine practical” problems with bringing forward an “analogous” scheme to what fully-employed workers had received last week.
Mr Sunak said: “There are genuine practical and principle reasons why it is incredibly complicated to design an analogous scheme to the one we have for employed workers.
“But he can rest assured that we absolutely understand the situation many self-employed people face at the moment as a result of what’s happening
“And we are determined to find a way to support them. We just need to be confident that can be done in a way that is deliverable and fair to the vast majority of the British workforce.”
Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said: “There is a sense of urgency about this now. There isn’t any member of this House who hasn’t been contacted by a constituent in quite distressful state.”
TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said: “The government took a big and important step last week with support for employed workers.
"It’s only right that they quickly follow this with a similar level of support for the self-employed.”
CBI director general Dame Carolyn Fairbairn added: “The £94 is not enough for the self-employed to live on and I know the government, with business, are working to find a solution.”
A Populus survey last week found almost half of the self-employed felt they would have to work even if they had Covid-19.
It underlines the fears of unions and industry bodies who believe self-employed or gig economy workers would just carry on.
Whitehall officials believe a universal basic income would be difficult to implement and that quicker solutions are needed.
They are thought to be considering a Norway-style approach, where self-employed workers will get grants of 80% of their average income of the past three years.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has signalled that the Treasury is considering further measures.
He told the BBC yesterday: “We appreciate this isn’t perfect and the Chancellor is going to keep reviewing the situation. It’s not as simple as supporting those in employment.
“The purpose of our employment mechanism is to help continue the connection between employees and their business so, once this is over, those individuals can return to their usual work. It is operationally very difficult to create a scheme akin to that for the self-employed.”
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the self-employed were a “major omission” from the plans.
Leadership favourite Keir Starmer, who has called for statutory sick pay to be tripled, said: “Ministers are several steps behind.
"Countries such as Denmark have shown what actions government can take to protect people’s incomes.”
United Private Hire Drivers, which represents minicab drivers, said drivers “face the abyss” without help.
Pamela Morton, of the National Union of Journalists, said members are “seeing work dry up and face suffering real hardship”.
More than 2,000 musicians have written to the Chancellor saying there had been “complete shutdown of our places of work”.
The musicians, led by Ed Barker, a former saxophonist for George Michael, said: “We are simply asking for fair and equal treatment, and for the coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to be extended to the self-employed.”
Signatories include musicians in various orchestras, including the London Symphony, and members of bands in West End musicals.
The Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed called for workers to get 80% of their wages, assessed and delivered through the self-assessment tax system.
Union Unite said around 1.3 million “bogus” self-employed workers in the building trade – employed by construction firms but technically self-employed – also needed support.


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Coronavirus madness as thousands defy advice and head to pubs, parks and beaches

Weekend crowds endangered lives as they filled parks , beaches , garden centres and supermarkets despite pleas to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus .
It came as an 18-year-old became the youngest in England to die from the virus .
The teenager was among 37 deaths in England , all in vulnerable groups including people with underlying health conditions .
Yet as the UK ’ s death toll hit 244 and confirmed cases topped 5,000 , sunseekers crowded popular spots despite terrifying warnings of the consequences to society ’ s most vulnerable and an already struggling NHS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stay away from beauty spots such as the Lake District , telling them : “ This is not a holiday.
” Boris Johnson threatened to shut parks and impose a curfew if people fail to follow social distancing advice .
The Prime Minister said : “ If people don ’ t do that , then yes of course we ’ re going to have to bring in tougher measures.
” He added : “ We ’ ll think about this very actively in the next 24 hours .
We need to think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve seen elsewhere – other countries that have been forced to bring in restrictions on people ’ s movements altogether.
” Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick warned : “ We don ’ t want to go down that route .
But this isn ’ t a game ; this is very serious.
” Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries slammed the “ dangerous ” crowds filling public spaces and making outside environments “ unavailable ” to others , particularly the vulnerable who need to get fresh air as they self-isolate .
Scotland ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life should not feel normal ” now , and if it did , you should ask “ if you are doing the right things ” .
As crowds packed the Lake District over the weekend , Cumbria Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Slattery said : “ A national emergency shutdown of businesses and schools is not an excuse for a holiday.
” Tourists were also slammed for crowding into the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby .
Resident Lucy Whelan said : “ They ’ ve queued for fish and chips , gone to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And they should have stayed at home .
Our incredible NHS are putting their lives at risk for us and yet some people are treating this as a holiday .
They need to wake up – fast.
” One of Britain ’ s biggest holiday companies , Parkdean Resorts , closed its 67 caravan and lodge parks today .
The National Trust has also closed its parks , Cornwall ’ s Eden Project has closed and the Royal Horticultural Society has shut its gardens .
Lincolnshire ’ s Police and Crime Commissioner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , following reports that the seaside resort was “ packed ” on Saturday .
The Mayor of London , Sadiq Khan , warned people across the country that although the spread of the virus was further advanced in the capital , “ this is coming to you ” .
Stores across the High Street are closing down as the pandemic worsens .
John Lewis is closing 50 stores and Debenhams is set to follow .
Primark closed its stores until further notice .
Pret A Manger , Starbucks and Harrods , are all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packed , with selfish panic-buyers crashing shopping hours reserved for NHS workers .
Footage showed hundreds of people at a Tesco in Dudley , West Mids , which opened at 9am for NHS staff only .
Witnesses said shoppers were fighting , with a crush at the door .
A Tesco in Cambridgeshire had to shut after selfish shoppers invaded the NHS staff hour .
A family at Tesco Extra in Gallions Reach , East London , rammed their trollies into the barriers in a bid to join the NHS shopping hour .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lidl at Balby in Doncaster , South Yorks .
Bosses pleaded for an end to panic-buying .
Tesco boss Dave Lewis urged shoppers to ask themselves : “ Do I need everything in my trolley ?
” Co-operative boss Steve Murrells said : “ People need to remain calm.
” Some 1.5 million people in England with serious health conditions are being told to stay at home for 12 weeks .
The Communities Secretary said local hubs will deliver medicines to the most vulnerable and isolated , and their groceries will be delivered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for by the Government .
He said : “ Nobody needs to worry about getting essential items .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Martin Fricker, Graham Hiscott, Lucy Thornton, Pippa Crerar, Andy Lines)

FRESH AIR 'DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMUNITY TO CORONAVIRUS', WARNS BORIS JOHNSON AS HE PLEADS FOR BRITS TO STAY INSIDE
FRESH AIR 'DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMUNITY TO CORONAVIRUS', WARNS BORIS JOHNSON AS HE PLEADS FOR BRITS TO STAY INSIDE
The sunny weekend saw people filling parks, beaches, garden centres and supermarkets despite pleas to stay home to stop rapid spread of the coronavirus Covid-19
Coronavirus madness as thousands defy advice and head to pubs, parks and beaches
Weekend crowds endangered lives as they filled parks, beaches, garden centres and supermarkets despite pleas to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus.
It came as an 18-year-old became the youngest in England to die from the virus.
The teenager was among 37 deaths in England, all in vulnerable groups including people with underlying health conditions.
Yet as the UK’s death toll hit 244 and confirmed cases topped 5,000, sunseekers crowded popular spots despite terrifying warnings of the consequences to society’s most vulnerable and an already struggling NHS.
Police bosses had to warn people to stay away from beauty spots such as the Lake District, telling them: “This is not a holiday.”
Boris Johnson threatened to shut parks and impose a curfew if people fail to follow social distancing advice. The Prime Minister said: “If people don’t do that, then yes of course we’re going to have to bring in tougher measures.”
He added: “We’ll think about this very actively in the next 24 hours. We need to think about the kind of measures we’ve seen elsewhere – other countries that have been forced to bring in restrictions on people’s movements altogether.”
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick warned: “We don’t want to go down that route. But this isn’t a game; this is very serious.”
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Jenny Harries slammed the “dangerous” crowds filling public spaces and making outside environments “unavailable” to others, particularly the vulnerable who need to get fresh air as they self-isolate.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said “life should not feel normal” now, and if it did, you should ask “if you are doing the right things”.
As crowds packed the Lake District over the weekend, Cumbria Assistant Chief Constable Andrew Slattery said: “A national emergency shutdown of businesses and schools is not an excuse for a holiday.”
Tourists were also slammed for crowding into the North Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby.
Resident Lucy Whelan said: “They’ve queued for fish and chips, gone to the arcades and filled the car parks. And they should have stayed at home. Our incredible NHS are putting their lives at risk for us and yet some people are treating this as a holiday. They need to wake up – fast.”
One of Britain’s biggest holiday companies, Parkdean Resorts, closed its 67 caravan and lodge parks today.
The National Trust has also closed its parks, Cornwall’s Eden Project has closed and the Royal Horticultural Society has shut its gardens.
Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner begged visitors to stay away from Skegness, following reports that the seaside resort was “packed” on Saturday.
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, warned people across the country that although the spread of the virus was further advanced in the capital, “this is coming to you”.
Stores across the High Street are closing down as the pandemic worsens. John Lewis is closing 50 stores and Debenhams is set to follow.
Primark closed its stores until further notice. Pret A Manger, Starbucks and Harrods, are all also temporarily closing. But supermarkets remained packed, with selfish panic-buyers crashing shopping hours reserved for NHS workers.
Footage showed hundreds of people at a Tesco in Dudley, West Mids, which opened at 9am for NHS staff only. Witnesses said shoppers were fighting, with a crush at the door.
A Tesco in Cambridgeshire had to shut after selfish shoppers invaded the NHS staff hour. A family at Tesco Extra in Gallions Reach, East London, rammed their trollies into the barriers in a bid to join the NHS shopping hour. And huge queues were seen at the Lidl at Balby in Doncaster, South Yorks.
Bosses pleaded for an end to panic-buying. Tesco boss Dave Lewis urged shoppers to ask themselves: “Do I need everything in my trolley?” Co-operative boss Steve Murrells said: “People need to remain calm.”
Some 1.5 million people in England with serious health conditions are being told to stay at home for 12 weeks.
The Communities Secretary said local hubs will deliver medicines to the most vulnerable and isolated, and their groceries will be delivered by councils working with supermarkets, paid for by the Government. He said: “Nobody needs to worry about getting essential items.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Medics warn NHS staff don't have kit to protect themselves against coronavirus

Doctors warn many NHS staff don ’ t have adequate kit to protect them as they fight the outbreak .
The British Medical Association has written to the Government saying that delays are putting medics , their families and their communities at risk .
It comes amid fears the NHS will be completely overwhelmed by the crisis .
Dr Chaand Nagpaul , who chairs the BMA , said doctors feel “ expendable ” .
He added he is “ deeply disappointed ” that promises to provide testing and equipment had not yet been kept .
Dr Nagpaul said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in increased shortages of frontline staff.
” Hospitals have allegedly rationed protective equipment so staff can only use the most effective kit when putting Covid-19 patients on ventilators .
Dr Rinesh Parmar , chairman of the Doctors ’ Association UK , said many of his colleagues feel like “ cannon fodder ” as they were being sent in to tackle the virus without the correct equipment .
He added : “ We ’ ve had doctors tell us that they feel like lambs to the slaughter ... GPs tell us they feel absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister that we protect the front line now.
” Medics say many colleagues will fall ill and could die because of the chronic shortage of protective equipment .
Among the NHS staff who have already been hit is a 36-year-old nurse who was last night fighting for life .
Mum-of-three Areema Nasreen was in intensive care being treated by her colleagues at Walsall Manor Hospital .
Her sister Kazeema said : “ She is normally fit and healthy .
People are not taking this seriously enough.
” A doctor , 52 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracting the disease .
There are also reports of three junior doctors being treated for it at a London hospital .
An intensive care consultant , referred to as Dr Jack , told LBC radio : “ It ’ s getting worse , there are doctors going down , nurses going down , healthcare workers will die ...
I ’ ve cried , my colleagues have cried .
I ’ ve been doing this 25 years , I ’ ve never seen anything anywhere near this .
Swine flu was a ripple compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” He said he can not believe the amount of people he has seen out and about despite the warnings to stay in .
He added : “ We will be overwhelmed , even if everyone goes into their rooms now and doesn ’ t go out again , from what ’ s happened in the last two weeks .
“ You don ’ t need to go out .
When we were in the war ... people were lying about their ages and their health so they could fight and die in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is for you to go sit on your sofa .
I know it ’ s going to cause a lot of problems , I know I ’ m going to be getting paid and I can pay my mortgage , I am very lucky – if I survive which I may not do ... “ If you sit in your house you won ’ t get it and nobody else will get it .
“ It can only live if it goes from one person to another .
If that doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisa Anderson , a consultant cardiologist at St George ’ s Hospital , in South London , said widely reported problems of supply in personal protective equipment for healthcare workers had “ absolutely not ” yet been resolved .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock insisted last week a “ massive effort ” was under way to get protective equipment to staff on the front line .
He said 2.6 million masks and 10,000 bottles of hand sanitiser had been shipped in the previous 24 hours .
Doctors have warned that a “ tsunami ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ swamp them as the numbers of people infected in the UK hit 5,000 , with the real figure likely to be much higher .
Operating theatres are being transformed into intensive care units .
A group of almost 4,000 NHS workers has launched a desperate plea to Boris Johnson to ensure they have adequate protective equipment .
They have called on the Government to resolve the “ unacceptable ” shortage of masks , safety glasses , gloves , aprons and protective suits .
Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick said yesterday that “ by this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ next set ” of supplies .
He added pharmacists and GP surgeries had also received equipment , while social care providers would get more in the coming week .
The Government is also working to get supplies to homeless shelters and hostels .
Mr Jenrick said the UK was ordering millions of tests that could show whether someone had already had the virus – and these would be available within weeks .
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Tom Dolphin said medics are “ deeply apprehensive ” about whether intensive care units will cope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Central London teaching hospital , said it was likely specialists will need to decide who to ventilate .
He said : “ We ’ re going to find ourselves at the point where decisions are going to get harder .
“ We ’ re going to have limited resource , and rather than being able to offer it to everybody who needs it , we are probably going to have to prioritise.
” As well as being in hospitals , staff have been at risk swabbing the public at drive-through testing sites @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a doctor said : “ It ’ s carnage in A & E .
Doctors seeing the sickest patients , all they have is a piece of paper over their mouth .
I feel we ’ re being thrown to the wolves .
Some of us [ will ] die.
” Public support for NHS staff includes a huge thank you sign in Manchester .
Germany has banned gatherings of more than two people outside the home .
Italy suffered a further 651 deaths in 24 hours , bringing the total to 5,476 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said : “ Unless we make the heroic and collective national effort to slow the spread , it is all too likely our own NHS will be similarly overwhelmed.
” The World Health Organisation said a vaccine is likely to be at least a year away .

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Doctors warn many NHS staff don't have adequate kit to protect themselves or others from COVID-19, while the healthcare system 'will be overwhelmed by crisis'
Doctors warn many NHS staff don’t have adequate kit to protect them as they fight the outbreak.
The British Medical Association has written to the Government saying that delays are putting medics, their families and their communities at risk.
It comes amid fears the NHS will be completely overwhelmed by the crisis.
Dr Chaand Nagpaul, who chairs the BMA, said doctors feel “expendable”.
He added he is “deeply disappointed” that promises to provide testing and equipment had not yet been kept.
Dr Nagpaul said: “Every day that goes by is resulting in increased shortages of frontline staff.”
Hospitals have allegedly rationed protective equipment so staff can only use the most effective kit when putting Covid-19 patients on ventilators.
Dr Rinesh Parmar, chairman of the Doctors’ Association UK, said many of his colleagues feel like “cannon fodder” as they were being sent in to tackle the virus without the correct equipment.
He added: “We’ve had doctors tell us that they feel like lambs to the slaughter... GPs tell us they feel absolutely abandoned. We must really stress with the Prime Minister that we protect the front line now.”
Medics say many colleagues will fall ill and could die because of the chronic shortage of protective equipment.
Among the NHS staff who have already been hit is a 36-year-old nurse who was last night fighting for life.
Mum-of-three Areema Nasreen was in intensive care being treated by her colleagues at Walsall Manor Hospital.
Her sister Kazeema said: “She is normally fit and healthy. People are not taking this seriously enough.”
A doctor, 52, was yesterday on life support after contracting the disease. There are also reports of three junior doctors being treated for it at a London hospital.
An intensive care consultant, referred to as Dr Jack, told LBC radio: “It’s getting worse, there are doctors going down, nurses going down, healthcare workers will die... I’ve cried, my colleagues have cried. I’ve been doing this 25 years, I’ve never seen anything anywhere near this. Swine flu was a ripple compared to this. It’s catastrophic.”
He said he cannot believe the amount of people he has seen out and about despite the warnings to stay in. He added: “We will be overwhelmed, even if everyone goes into their rooms now and doesn’t go out again, from what’s happened in the last two weeks.
“You don’t need to go out. When we were in the war... people were lying about their ages and their health so they could fight and die in battle.
“All we are asking is for you to go sit on your sofa. I know it’s going to cause a lot of problems, I know I’m going to be getting paid and I can pay my mortgage, I am very lucky – if I survive which I may not do...
“If you sit in your house you won’t get it and nobody else will get it.
“It can only live if it goes from one person to another. If that doesn’t happen, the virus is finished.”
Lisa Anderson, a consultant cardiologist at St George’s Hospital, in South London, said widely reported problems of supply in personal protective equipment for healthcare workers had “absolutely not” yet been resolved.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock insisted last week a “massive effort” was under way to get protective equipment to staff on the front line.
He said 2.6 million masks and 10,000 bottles of hand sanitiser had been shipped in the previous 24 hours.
Doctors have warned that a “tsunami” of severely ill patients is about to swamp them as the numbers of people infected in the UK hit 5,000, with the real figure likely to be much higher.
Operating theatres are being transformed into intensive care units.
A group of almost 4,000 NHS workers has launched a desperate plea to Boris Johnson to ensure they have adequate protective equipment.
They have called on the Government to resolve the “unacceptable” shortage of masks, safety glasses, gloves, aprons and protective suits. Cabinet minister Robert Jenrick said yesterday that “by this afternoon” every hospital should have had the “next set” of supplies.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
He added pharmacists and GP surgeries had also received equipment, while social care providers would get more in the coming week. The Government is also working to get supplies to homeless shelters and hostels.
Mr Jenrick said the UK was ordering millions of tests that could show whether someone had already had the virus – and these would be available within weeks.
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Tom Dolphin said medics are “deeply apprehensive” about whether intensive care units will cope. Dr Dolphin, who works at a Central London teaching hospital, said it was likely specialists will need to decide who to ventilate. He said: “We’re going to find ourselves at the point where decisions are going to get harder.
“We’re going to have limited resource, and rather than being able to offer it to everybody who needs it, we are probably going to have to prioritise.” As well as being in hospitals, staff have been at risk swabbing the public at drive-through testing sites.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
In a letter to MPs, a doctor said: “It’s carnage in A&E. Doctors seeing the sickest patients, all they have is a piece of paper over their mouth. I feel we’re being thrown to the wolves. Some of us [will] die.”
Public support for NHS staff includes a huge thank you sign in Manchester.
Germany has banned gatherings of more than two people outside the home.
Italy suffered a further 651 deaths in 24 hours, bringing the total to 5,476 as medics there are over-run.
Mr Johnson said: “Unless we make the heroic and collective national effort to slow the spread, it is all too likely our own NHS will be similarly overwhelmed.”
The World Health Organisation said a vaccine is likely to be at least a year away.


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Corrie star confirms when cast will be back filming amid coronavirus fears

Coronation Street star Melanie Hill has revealed the cast will be back at work 'soon ' after filming was halted .
Both Corrie and Emmerdale confirmed that production of the soaps had been stopped amid fears over the coronavirus pandemic .
From Monday , the popular ITV soaps will no longer continue to be made as they endeavouring to adhere to guidelines surrounding the deadly virus .
Corrie will now only air three episodes a week , while cast members not in self-isolation had to deal with script changes last week .
Taking to Twitter , the Cathy Matthews actress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be standing down but know the decision is for the best .
She wrote : `` Just wanted to say that we will be back at work SOON -we are all gutted to be standing down but know it ’ s for the best - # staysafe # corrie @ itvcorrie `` Soap fans were devastated earlier today when ITV explained they were stopping production on their soaps - following in the footsteps of EastEnders .
A statement from ITV read : “ ITV has sadly taken the decision to suspend production of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect from Monday 23 March .
`` We ’ ve been doing our best to carry on filming , whilst adhering to the Government ’ s latest health guidelines , to ensure we ’ ve episodes of both soaps airing on ITV until at least the early summer .
`` However , the health and well-being of the production teams , actors , crew and their families is of paramount importance to us and we now feel that the time has come to stop filming .
`` We ’ d like to thank @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they continue to enjoy both soaps in the coming months . ''
On Corrie 's official Twitter account , they added : `` We ’ ll still be on air next week as normal , apart from Friday .
From 30th onwards we ’ ll be on three times a week . ''
Corrie star Andy Whyment revealed that there had been script changes last week while filming was still going ahead .
The I 'm A Celeb favourite wrote : `` So ready for a drink tonight been a tough week at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cast members having to self isolate .
`` I just want to say I ’ m so proud of everyone @ coronationstreet the way people have mucked in this week has been incredible and shows how much love there is for the show .
`` It ’ s a mad situation we all find ourselves in but we ’ ll get through this , stay safe everyone . ''
Georgia Taylor , who plays Toyah Battersby on the soap , was in agreement with her co-star .
She wrote : `` Everyone has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I was saying to Mark tonight how I feel so lucky to work with such an outstanding team .
And all done with such good grace and humour xxx . ''
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 7.30pm

Cathy Matthews actress Melanie Hill admitted the cast are 'gutted' to be standing down but know the decision is for the best
Coronation Street star Melanie Hill has revealed the cast will be back at work 'soon' after filming was halted.
Both Corrie and Emmerdale confirmed that production of the soaps had been stopped amid fears over the coronavirus pandemic.
From Monday, the popular ITV soaps will no longer continue to be made as they endeavouring to adhere to guidelines surrounding the deadly virus.
Corrie will now only air three episodes a week, while cast members not in self-isolation had to deal with script changes last week.
Taking to Twitter, the Cathy Matthews actress admitted the cast are 'gutted' to be standing down but know the decision is for the best.
Image: ITV) ITV)
She wrote: "Just wanted to say that we will be back at work SOON -we are all gutted to be standing down but know it’s for the best - #staysafe #corrie @itvcorrie "
Soap fans were devastated earlier today when ITV explained they were stopping production on their soaps - following in the footsteps of EastEnders.
A statement from ITV read: “ITV has sadly taken the decision to suspend production of the soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale with effect from Monday 23 March.
"We’ve been doing our best to carry on filming, whilst adhering to the Government’s latest health guidelines, to ensure we’ve episodes of both soaps airing on ITV until at least the early summer.
"However, the health and well-being of the production teams, actors, crew and their families is of paramount importance to us and we now feel that the time has come to stop filming.
"We’d like to thank our viewers for their support and hope they continue to enjoy both soaps in the coming months."
On Corrie's official Twitter account, they added: "We’ll still be on air next week as normal, apart from Friday. From 30th onwards we’ll be on three times a week."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Corrie star Andy Whyment revealed that there had been script changes last week while filming was still going ahead.
The I'm A Celeb favourite wrote: "So ready for a drink tonight been a tough week at work with rewrites and changes with some cast members having to self isolate.
"I just want to say I’m so proud of everyone @coronationstreet the way people have mucked in this week has been incredible and shows how much love there is for the show.
"It’s a mad situation we all find ourselves in but we’ll get through this, stay safe everyone."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Battersby on the soap, was in agreement with her co-star.
She wrote: "Everyone has been incredible haven’t they?
"I was saying to Mark tonight how I feel so lucky to work with such an outstanding team. And all done with such good grace and humour xxx."
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 7.30pm


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Jade Goody's widower Jack Tweed marks 11th anniversary of her death with tribute

Jade Goody 's ex-husband Jack Tweed has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the late star on the 11th anniversary of her death .
The heartbroken widower , 32 , marked the 11-year anniversary of her death with the heartfelt words : `` The pain does n't get any less '' .
Goody died aged 27 in 2009 after an eight-month battle with cervical cancer .
She left behind her sons Bobby , 16 , and Freddie , 15 , in the care of her ex Jeff Brazier .
Jade and Jack wed just one month before her tragic death on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will `` never stop loving '' his late wife as he continues to grieve her tragic death .
`` Many years may have passed since Jade died but the pain does n't get any less .
I still love and miss Jade as much today as I did the moment went to sleep , '' Jack told The Sun .
The widower revealed he was unable to see his own mum due to government advice to self-isolate at home during the coronavirus pandemic .
Jack continued : `` It is particularly hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my own mum as normal so will spend a lot of time on my own .
`` But I ’ ll be lighting a candle for Jade .
It 's the same one each year , a large candle we got on our wedding day .
I know I will never meet anyone like her again . ''
The telly personality said he hopes Jade 's legacy will live on and that people will `` remember her smile '' and love of life .
It comes after he reached out to Jade 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He issued a tear-jerking plea to Jackiey and begged her to get back in contact with him to see how she 's getting on .
Previously , he opened up about how his family saved his life when he had suicidal thoughts following her death .
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Jack Tweed paid tribute to his late ex-wife on the 11th anniversary of her tragic death and says he will 'never stop loving' her
Jade Goody 's ex-husband Jack Tweed has paid a heartbreaking tribute to the late star on the 11th anniversary of her death.
The heartbroken widower, 32, marked the 11-year anniversary of her death with the heartfelt words: "The pain doesn't get any less".
Goody died aged 27 in 2009 after an eight-month battle with cervical cancer.
She left behind her sons Bobby, 16, and Freddie, 15, in the care of her ex Jeff Brazier.
Jade and Jack wed just one month before her tragic death on Mother's Day.
Emotional Jack said he will "never stop loving" his late wife as he continues to grieve her tragic death.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
"Many years may have passed since Jade died but the pain doesn't get any less. I still love and miss Jade as much today as I did the moment went to sleep," Jack told The Sun.
The widower revealed he was unable to see his own mum due to government advice to self-isolate at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jack continued: "It is particularly hard today as I won't be seeing my own mum as normal so will spend a lot of time on my own.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"But I’ll be lighting a candle for Jade. It's the same one each year, a large candle we got on our wedding day. I know I will never meet anyone like her again."
The telly personality said he hopes Jade's legacy will live on and that people will "remember her smile" and love of life.
Image: Phil Harris/Daily Mirror) Phil Harris/Daily Mirror)
It comes after he reached out to Jade's mum Jackiey Budden ahead of the anniversary.
He issued a tear-jerking plea to Jackiey and begged her to get back in contact with him to see how she's getting on.
Previously, he opened up about how his family saved his life when he had suicidal thoughts following her death.
* Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Man's coronavirus message to young people who 'think it isn't dangerous'

A coronavirus patient has described coughing up blood and struggling to breath in a warning to young people .
Tarek Soliman 's body began to feel weak and he started having chills on March 8 .
What he thought was a normal cold became a lot worse as he rode on a bus from Washington DC to New York City , he wrote on his Instagram page .
After five days of staying at home and measuring his temperature , the costume designer went to receive some medical care and checks .
He fainted during the assessment and was rushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mount Sinai in New York .
`` From the moment I got there I was kept in an isolated room by myself , they definitely didn ’ t know what to do , '' Tarek wrote .
`` They ran some tests on me every four hours , with no information or telling me what I have or what ’ s wrong with me , I was shaking and felt like I was dying with only IVs in my arm .
`` After they took some blood and swapped my nose for covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the morning .
`` I got discharged and sent home after 12 hours in the ER and instructed to only take Tylenol . ''
Tarek , who has designed costumes for Ru Paul 's Drag Race , was critical of the level of care he received .
`` The hospitals and USA is completely unprepared for this , '' he said .
`` I don ’ t recommend relying on hospitals or the healthcare system .
`` After four days I got my test result back that I am positive .
I still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I started developing pneumonia and can ’ t breathe normally because there is no cure .
`` It was followed by coughing blood .
Now I have no fever but I still can ’ t breath normally , apparently the virus has spread into my lungs . ''
Tarek has not been given the all clear yet , but he wanted people to stay as safe as possible .
He continued : `` This isn ’ t something small we are dealing with , be responsible and stay home .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go through what I am going through now .
Stay safe . ''
In the US 32,356 people had tested positive for the coronavirus at the last count .
More than 400 people have now died and 178 are classified as having recovered .
Close to half of the cases have been reported in New York State , where 114 people have died from Covid-19 , the New York Times reported .

Tarek Soliman, who lives in New York and has designed clothes for Ru Paul's Drag Race, has been left coughing up blood and facing pneumonia after contracting the coronavirus
Coronavirus victim's message to young people who 'think it isn't dangerous'
A coronavirus patient has described coughing up blood and struggling to breath in a warning to young people.
Tarek Soliman's body began to feel weak and he started having chills on March 8.
What he thought was a normal cold became a lot worse as he rode on a bus from Washington DC to New York City, he wrote on his Instagram page.
After five days of staying at home and measuring his temperature, the costume designer went to receive some medical care and checks.
He fainted during the assessment and was rushed to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.
Image: tarek1_1_1/Instagram) tarek1_1_1/Instagram)
"From the moment I got there I was kept in an isolated room by myself, they definitely didn’t know what to do," Tarek wrote.
"They ran some tests on me every four hours, with no information or telling me what I have or what’s wrong with me, I was shaking and felt like I was dying with only IVs in my arm.
"After they took some blood and swabbed my nose for a covid-19 test I waited again until 4am in the morning.
"I got discharged and sent home after 12 hours in the ER and instructed to only take Tylenol."
Tarek, who has designed costumes for Ru Paul's Drag Race, was critical of the level of care he received.
"The hospitals and USA is completely unprepared for this," he said.
"I don’t recommend relying on hospitals or the healthcare system.
"After four days I got my test result back that I am positive. I still have the same symptoms with no progress, but I started developing pneumonia and can’t breathe normally because there is no cure.
"It was followed by coughing blood. Now I have no fever but I still can’t breath normally, apparently the virus has spread into my lungs."
Image: Shutterstock) Shutterstock)
Tarek has not been given the all clear yet, but he wanted people to stay as safe as possible.
He continued: "This isn’t something small we are dealing with, be responsible and stay home.
"I don’t want anyone to go through what I am going through now. Stay safe."
In the US 32,356 people had tested positive for the coronavirus at the last count.
More than 400 people have now died and 178 are classified as having recovered.
Close to half of the cases have been reported in New York State, where 114 people have died from Covid-19, the New York Times reported.


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--'The selfish put all at risk of coronavirus by not social distancing'

When an irresponsible minority are gambling with the lives of the responsible majority , either they stop now or public protection must be enforced .
Compulsory lockdowns , shutting most shops and markets , and closing parks wouldn ’ t be necessary if everyone followed official advice instead of a selfish significant few behaving as if rules don ’ t apply to them .
Coronavirus is no respecter of rank or wealth , as German chancellor Angela Merkel has discovered , and the people continuing to congregate closely are in for a shock .
It isn ’ t only about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ death on their conscience ?
We expect not .
NHS letters will this week advise 1.5 million people to shield themselves by remaining indoors for 12 weeks .
It is another dramatic move to halt the march of a virus threatening to quickly overwhelm hospitals .
Boris Johnson appears uncertain about how to deal with those still ignoring advice to remain at least two metres apart .
He also dithered on shutting pubs and that indecision could jeopardise more lives .
Others , such as high street chains Primark and Timpson , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until this crisis is over .
To beat the deadly threat that is Covid-19 , we must all be in this together and do whatever it takes , individually and as a society .
That includes the unthinking minority considering folk other than themselves , changing their behaviour to protect the whole country .
We appreciate that Mr Johnson doesn ’ t always inspire confidence but listen to the NHS experts , people who save lives .
Either each and every one of us does our bit or the government must get heavy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great British grafter – she ’ s stacking shelves on the M & S nightshift despite scooping £2.7million a quarter of a century ago .
It seems this Geordie lass never forgot her roots or the value of money .
With the shameful panic buying we ’ ve seen recently , Elaine ’ s certainly got her work cut out .

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If the general public respected the rule of law, compulsory lockdowns, shutting shops, markets and parks would not be necessary if everyone followed advice
Voice of the Mirror: The selfish put all at risk of coronavirus by not social distancing
When an irresponsible minority are gambling with the lives of the responsible majority, either they stop now or public protection must be enforced.
Compulsory lockdowns, shutting most shops and markets, and closing parks wouldn’t be necessary if everyone followed official advice instead of a selfish significant few behaving as if rules don’t apply to them.
Coronavirus is no respecter of rank or wealth, as German chancellor Angela Merkel has discovered, and the people continuing to congregate closely are in for a shock.
It isn’t only about them. Do they really want a death on their conscience? We expect not.
NHS letters will this week advise 1.5 million people to shield themselves by remaining indoors for 12 weeks.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
It is another dramatic move to halt the march of a virus threatening to quickly overwhelm hospitals.
Boris Johnson appears uncertain about how to deal with those still ignoring advice to remain at least two metres apart.
He also dithered on shutting pubs and that indecision could jeopardise more lives. Others, such as high street chains Primark and Timpson, are taking a lead by locking their doors until this crisis is over.
To beat the deadly threat that is Covid-19, we must all be in this together and do whatever it takes, individually and as a society. That includes the unthinking minority considering folk other than themselves, changing their behaviour to protect the whole country.
We appreciate that Mr Johnson doesn’t always inspire confidence but listen to the NHS experts, people who save lives.
Either each and every one of us does our bit or the government must get heavy.
Super stacker
Lottery winner Elaine Thompson truly is a great British grafter – she’s stacking shelves on the M&S nightshift despite scooping £2.7million a quarter of a century ago.
It seems this Geordie lass never forgot her roots or the value of money. With the shameful panic buying we’ve seen recently, Elaine’s certainly got her work cut out.


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Gran who scooped £2.7m Lotto jackpot still stacking M&S shelves on 2am shifts

A gran who scooped £2.7million on the Lottery works nights stacking shelves at Marks & Spencer despite being worth a fortune .
Elaine Thompson , 64 , said : “ I ’ m sure I will go down as completely bonkers but I ’ ve had a ball.
” The mum-of-two , who won the jackpot in 1995 , has spent the past seven years working a 25-hour week in the food hall , starting at 2am .
She said : “ I have a job because I can ’ t stay in the house , it would drive me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We stock the floor , do all the reductions .
I ’ ve made loads of fantastic friends and I get to meet the customers too .
The guys at work are fantastic .
“ I was there two years before they knew I ’ d won the Lottery .
I ’ ve worked all my life .
And it ’ s important for my children to see hard work reaps benefits.
” Elaine and her colleagues have been working flat out in recent weeks , keeping the shelves stacked as people become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , who lives in Newcastle and works in nearby Wallsend , said : “ We have to hand-sanitise every hour and if on the tills we have to hand-sanitise after every customer .
“ It ’ s nuts how things are flying off the shelves .
People are queuing up 45 minutes before we open .
It ’ s the elderly I feel sorry for.
” Elaine was a payroll clerk and husband Derek was an accountant when they became among Britain ’ s first Lottery winners .
The first things she splashed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & S in every colour .
She also gave a million pounds to her brother who was living in a hotel after a divorce .
Elaine said : “ Sadly , he passed away in 2002 aged 52 but he had seven brilliant years.
” She added the jackpot helped her son Gary , 29 , and daughter , Karen , 34 , get on the property ladder .
Elaine said : “ For a £1 ticket what a life we ’ ve had .
If I ’ d not won the Lottery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Who would have thought that a girl from a council house in Wallsend would have had such a superb and lucky life.
” Elaine , who has been married to retired Derek for more than 40 years and who mentors Lottery winners , helping them cope with the shock of a big windfall , added : “ Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought this is how my life would end up .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Elaine Thompson, 64, 'can't just stay in the house - it would drive me nuts' and instead gets up at 2am for her shift where she loves the camaraderie of the food halls and meeting customers
A gran who scooped £2.7million on the Lottery works nights stacking shelves at Marks & Spencer despite being worth a fortune.
Elaine Thompson, 64, said: “I’m sure I will go down as completely bonkers but I’ve had a ball.”
The mum-of-two, who won the jackpot in 1995, has spent the past seven years working a 25-hour week in the food hall, starting at 2am.
She said: “I have a job because I can’t stay in the house, it would drive me nuts.
“I love it. We stock the floor, do all the reductions. I’ve made loads of fantastic friends and I get to meet the customers too. The guys at work are fantastic.
“I was there two years before they knew I’d won the Lottery. I’ve worked all my life. And it’s important for my children to see hard work reaps benefits.”
Elaine and her colleagues have been working flat out in recent weeks, keeping the shelves stacked as people become increasingly nervous about coronavirus.
The millionaire, who lives in Newcastle and works in nearby Wallsend, said: “We have to hand-sanitise every hour and if on the tills we have to hand-sanitise after every customer.
“It’s nuts how things are flying off the shelves. People are queuing up 45 minutes before we open. It’s the elderly I feel sorry for.” Elaine was a payroll clerk and husband Derek was an accountant when they became among Britain’s first Lottery winners.
The first things she splashed out on were cotton jumpers from M&S in every colour.
Image: Burton Mail) Burton Mail)
She also gave a million pounds to her brother who was living in a hotel after a divorce. Elaine said: “Sadly, he passed away in 2002 aged 52 but he had seven brilliant years.”
She added the jackpot helped her son Gary, 29, and daughter, Karen, 34, get on the property ladder. Elaine said: “For a £1 ticket what a life we’ve had. If I’d not won the Lottery, it might have been a struggle. Who would have thought that a girl from a council house in Wallsend would have had such a superb and lucky life.”
Elaine, who has been married to retired Derek for more than 40 years and who mentors Lottery winners, helping them cope with the shock of a big windfall, added: “Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought this is how my life would end up.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-22--Ruth Langsford kisses her mum through window as elderly isolate amid pandemic

Ruth Langsford has shared the heartbreaking way she had to greet her mum on Mother 's Day .
The presenter had no choice but to give her mum a kiss through the window as the elderly have been advised to self-isolate for 12 weeks at home .
Ruth posted the super sweet moment on Instagram to her thousands of followers as she told them she had n't forgotten about her mother on such a special day .
This Morning star Ruth , 60 , said to her mum Joan : `` Gis ' a kiss ... happy Mother 's Day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the This Morning star then tapped her hand on the window to get her mum 's attention .
Ruth and Joan touched hands through the glass as they gazed longingly at each other .
Ruth said : `` It is odd , is n't it ? ''
as her mum nodded .
The wife of Eamonn Holmes captioned the sweet video : `` Locked down but not forgotten !
Happy Mother ’ s Day Mum ... .love her !
❤ '' Social media was sent into overdrive with the sweet scenes .
Among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So lovely , '' as another penned : `` Bless her and you xxx '' .
The famous presenter later posted a second video of her mum dancing around the kitchen during happier times .
She wrote : `` This is what my Mum would normally be doing in my kitchen on Sunday !
Makes me smile SO much ... thought I 'd share one of her greatest hits !
[ dancer emoji ] Music from @ mrantondubeke # mothersday '' .
And a fan of Joan 's added : `` I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ruth .
Your Mum certainly does have the most loving daughter and she will feel that from you no matter where you are .
`` Your Mum 's got a great energy and a great spirit ... and great dance moves too .
Sending you all the love Ruth !
Stay positive and remember the good times . ''
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Ruth Langsford had to give her mum a kiss through the window on Mother's Day as the elderly are told to self-isolate at home for 12 weeks amid the coronavirus pandemic
Ruth Langsford has shared the heartbreaking way she had to greet her mum on Mother's Day.
The presenter had no choice but to give her mum a kiss through the window as the elderly have been advised to self-isolate for 12 weeks at home.
Ruth posted the super sweet moment on Instagram to her thousands of followers as she told them she hadn't forgotten about her mother on such a special day.
This Morning star Ruth, 60, said to her mum Joan: "Gis' a kiss... happy Mother's Day."
In a heartbreaking sequence, the This Morning star then tapped her hand on the window to get her mum's attention.
Ruth and Joan touched hands through the glass as they gazed longingly at each other.
Ruth said: "It is odd, isn't it?" as her mum nodded.
The wife of Eamonn Holmes captioned the sweet video: "Locked down but not forgotten! Happy Mother’s Day Mum....love her! ❤"
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX) Ken McKay/ITV/REX)
Social media was sent into overdrive with the sweet scenes.
Among the crowd, one wrote: "So lovely," as another penned: "Bless her and you xxx".
The famous presenter later posted a second video of her mum dancing around the kitchen during happier times.
She wrote: "This is what my Mum would normally be doing in my kitchen on Sunday! Makes me smile SO much...thought I'd share one of her greatest hits! [dancer emoji] Music from @mrantondubeke #mothersday".
Image: Instagram) Instagram) Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Co-star Rochelle Humes left a comment on Ruth's video: "I love her [heart emoji]".
TV cook Juliet Sear shared: "She's brilliant your mum!"
And a fan of Joan's added: "I did shed a tear over your last post Ruth. Your Mum certainly does have the most loving daughter and she will feel that from you no matter where you are.
"Your Mum's got a great energy and a great spirit...and great dance moves too. Sending you all the love Ruth! Stay positive and remember the good times."
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thedailymirror--2020-03-22--'Rishi Sunak must not repeat Tories' past mistakes after Covid-19 war is over'

We 're all socialists in a crisis , just as there are no atheists on an plane about to crash .
But we must stop this Conservative government reverting to bad old cutting ways when this crisis is over .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak finally grasped that tens of billions must be spent protecting wages and livelihoods to save jobs and businesses .
And that move is a repudiation of Torynomics .
Yet victory will be temporary if Covid-19 in 2020 is followed by choking austerity that strangled a stronger recovery after the 2008 global banking collapse .
Labour Left-winger John @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tories are now also Marxists underlines the hollowness of Boris Johnson ’ s election claims that Labour would bankrupt the UK .
Sunak being forced to borrow more than Gordon Brown in the financial crisis , and debt spiralling above £2trillion , is as necessary as it was a dozen years ago .
With 30 % knocked off the FTSE-100 and unemployment poised to soar , Brown and TUC chief Frances O ’ Grady were on the side of the angels .
The fear is Johnson and Sunak will repeat the mistakes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrongly blamed rising deficits 12 years ago on spending on nurses , teachers and the poor to justify self-defeating Tory squeezes on pay and services .
History repeats itself first as tragedy then as farce , as McDonnell , the vindicated Marxist , reminded me in the recent past .
Johnson has conveniently embraced the public intervention and regulation he ideologically decries but it isn ’ t his get-out-of-jail-free card .
Labour ’ s likely next leader Keir Starmer must pin Johnson ’ s fatal errors on him .
People may die because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
While health and emergency workers risk death to save others , Johnson had to be pushed by French PM Emmanuel Macron into finally shutting pubs .
Tories and the Right try to evade scrutiny and accountability , batting away legitimate questions by screaming the Left play politics .
But socialists will win the peace after the war on coronavirus by refusing to be intimidated or silenced .

'The Conservative Government must not be allowed to revert to hard-line right-wing policies after the coronavirus crisis subsides'
Kevin Maguire: Sunak must not repeat Tories' past mistakes after Covid-19 war is over
We're all socialists in a crisis, just as there are no atheists on an plane about to crash.
But we must stop this Conservative government reverting to bad old cutting ways when this crisis is over.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak finally grasped that tens of billions must be spent protecting wages and livelihoods to save jobs and businesses. And that move is a repudiation of Torynomics.
Yet victory will be temporary if Covid-19 in 2020 is followed by choking austerity that strangled a stronger recovery after the 2008 global banking collapse.
Labour Left-winger John McDonnell’s pointed quip that the Tories are now also Marxists underlines the hollowness of Boris Johnson’s election claims that Labour would bankrupt the UK.
Sunak being forced to borrow more than Gordon Brown in the financial crisis, and debt spiralling above £2trillion, is as necessary as it was a dozen years ago.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
With 30% knocked off the FTSE-100 and unemployment poised to soar, Brown and TUC chief Frances O’Grady were on the side of the angels.
The fear is Johnson and Sunak will repeat the mistakes of David Cameron and George Osborne – who wrongly blamed rising deficits 12 years ago on spending on nurses, teachers and the poor to justify self-defeating Tory squeezes on pay and services.
History repeats itself first as tragedy then as farce, as McDonnell, the vindicated Marxist, reminded me in the recent past.
Johnson has conveniently embraced the public intervention and regulation he ideologically decries but it isn’t his get-out-of-jail-free card. Labour’s likely next leader Keir Starmer must pin Johnson’s fatal errors on him.
People may die because of the unprincipled incompetent in No 10.
While health and emergency workers risk death to save others, Johnson had to be pushed by French PM Emmanuel Macron into finally shutting pubs.
Tories and the Right try to evade scrutiny and accountability, batting away legitimate questions by screaming the Left play politics.
But socialists will win the peace after the war on coronavirus by refusing to be intimidated or silenced.