thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Wrestler awkwardly keeps distance from Trump despite him insisting he's 'immune'

A champion wrestler awkwardly kept his distance from Donald Trump on stage at a rally in Iowa , despite the President insisting he was immune to Covid-19 .
The President announced he was giving Iowa legend Dan Gable the Presidential Medal of Freedom during his speech in Des Moines .
But when he welcomed Gable to the stage , there was a stilted moment where the pair bumped elbows instead of shaking hands .
The President returned to his microphone , saying : `` Hey Dan , I 'm immune and I ca n't give it to you , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he had tested positive for Covid-19 13 days ago .
His doctors now say he has recovered and is not contagious .
Gable , an olympic gold medallist , said of Trump : `` He 's open for learning and he 's already very competent , he 's going to be a mutli-champion president of the United States of America . ''
Trump spoke in more detail about his experience of coronavirus than in his previous stump speeches .
`` When I had it , you might have read I had it too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' he said .
`` It 's a little tough you know I had the temperature and you do n't feel good .
`` But the scariest part is where is it going ?
You know you 've got a 101 or 102 and then you say `` I do n't love this '' .
`` You have n't had a temperature in years and then all of a sudden you have it .
But you see what happens to people . ''
He claimed to have been given the option of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military hospital , from which he had selected Regeneron .
In fact , Trump was administered with a cocktail of treatments , including antibodies , steroids and other treatments .
Trump said : `` And I looked at the alternatives , all things we have developed in the last seven months and one of them was Regeneron , and I said I 'll take that one , because it was very early in the testing but it had great numbers .
`` And I took it and they call it a therapeutic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I felt like Superman the following morning .
`` In fact I made a speech a day later , someone said he looks better now than he did two weeks ago , what the hell 's going on ? ''
President Trump said he was working to make Regeneron and similar alternatives available to `` everyone who is eligible '' for free .
He went on to claim he could have recovered from the disease without treatment .
`` Maybe I would have been perfect anyway , '' he said .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need it , I would have been perfect anyway because I 'm so strong . ''

The President again insisted he was "immune" to Covid-19 during his rambling speech in Iowa - but the Iowan wrestling legend appeared to take extra care around him
Wrestler awkwardly keeps distance from Donald Trump despite him insisting he's 'immune'
A champion wrestler awkwardly kept his distance from Donald Trump on stage at a rally in Iowa, despite the President insisting he was immune to Covid-19.
The President announced he was giving Iowa legend Dan Gable the Presidential Medal of Freedom during his speech in Des Moines.
But when he welcomed Gable to the stage, there was a stilted moment where the pair bumped elbows instead of shaking hands.
The President returned to his microphone, saying: "Hey Dan, I'm immune and I can't give it to you, so that's good."
Trump revealed he had tested positive for Covid-19 13 days ago.
His doctors now say he has recovered and is not contagious.
Gable, an olympic gold medallist, said of Trump: "He's open for learning and he's already very competent, he's going to be a mutli-champion president of the United States of America."
Trump spoke in more detail about his experience of coronavirus than in his previous stump speeches.
"When I had it, you might have read I had it too. I didn't love it," he said.
"It's a little tough you know I had the temperature and you don't feel good.
"But the scariest part is where is it going? You know you've got a 101 or 102 and then you say "I don't love this".
"You haven't had a temperature in years and then all of a sudden you have it. But you see what happens to people."
He claimed to have been given the option of a series of treatments while in Walter Reed military hospital, from which he had selected Regeneron.
In fact, Trump was administered with a cocktail of treatments, including antibodies, steroids and other treatments.
Trump said: "And I looked at the alternatives, all things we have developed in the last seven months and one of them was Regeneron, and I said I'll take that one, because it was very early in the testing but it had great numbers.
"And I took it and they call it a therapeutic, but to me it's a cure. I felt like Superman the following morning.
"In fact I made a speech a day later, someone said he looks better now than he did two weeks ago, what the hell's going on?"
President Trump said he was working to make Regeneron and similar alternatives available to "everyone who is eligible" for free.
He went on to claim he could have recovered from the disease without treatment.
"Maybe I would have been perfect anyway," he said. "I like to say I didn't need it, I would have been perfect anyway because I'm so strong."


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Care homes to prepare 'isolation facilities' for second wave of Covid patients

Care homes have been told to prepare `` isolation facilities '' to manage any rapid discharge of hospital patients during a second wave of coronavirus .
A letter sent to all directors of adult services from the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) says patients with positive Covid-19 tests must be discharged into an `` appropriate designated setting '' .
These must be inspected by the Care Quality Commission ( CQC ) to ensure they meet the regulator 's infection control standards .
It says anyone discharged into a care home must have a test result which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Councils will be required to provide alternative accommodation for the resident to isolate in if a care home does not have appropriate facilities .
They have been asked to identify accommodation that could meet current and future winter demand and notify the CQC of these premises , `` ideally '' by Friday or as soon as possible .
According to the letter , the CQC is ready to approve 500 settings by the end of November , and will prioritise areas with the highest level of restrictions .
But care providers said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in operational detail .
Vic Rayner , executive director at the National Care Forum , said : `` Key questions around who will operate these services , how they will be staffed , what choice will patients have in relation to their discharge and critically how care for the multiplicity of needs will be managed in one setting appear to be still not settled .
`` Within 48 hours local authorities are being asked to identify these schemes - and then a rapid run around of designation will ensue .
`` The pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who are being discharged from hospital will be huge . ''
The DHSC letter said it is hoped that every local authority will have access to at least one CQC designated site by the end of October .
The cost of these designated facilities is expected to be funded through the £588 million discharge funding .
The letter , from the DHSC 's director for Adult Social Care Quality , Tom Surrey , reads : `` Emphasis should be on commissioning standalone units or settings with separate zoned accommodation and staffing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to residents who contract Covid-19 in their care home , people using emergency departments who are not admitted , or people supported to live in their own home , it adds .
Local authorities have also been asked to ensure there is repeat testing , sufficient personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , arrangements for staff isolation or non-movement , protection from viral overload , sickness pay and clinical treatment .
Mike Padgham , chairman of the Independent Care Group ( ICG ) , said he would like to see the Government show @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not left to `` shoulder all the pressure on their own '' .
He said : `` First and foremost , it should certainly not be the case that homes are forced to accept Covid-19 hospital discharges , as may have happened last time .
`` They should not be put in such a position that they are forced to accept Covid-19 discharges as a means of survival .
`` The Government must provide financial support to homes so that survival and filling empty beds is not the sole reason homes decide to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an issue that each home can decide upon , based on their own circumstances . ''
Ian Hudspeth , chairman of the Local Government Association 's community wellbeing board , said it is `` absolutely essential that lessons are learnt from the first wave , to avoid a repeat of what happened previously '' .
He continued : `` Care providers remain under intense strain .
For many , those experiences are now compounded by problems with the testing regime and uncertainties around funding , along with caution about taking on anything new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and care providers will work closely together to identify the most appropriate care homes , with the priority being that any measures must be designed to keep everybody , including both those who work in and receive care services , safe and to avoid the spread of infection . ''

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jemma Crew, Ryan Merrifield)

The Department of Health and Social Care has written to all councils with the plan for CQC to have approved 500 facilities by the end of November, prioritising areas with most severe restrictions
Care homes have been told to prepare "isolation facilities" to manage any rapid discharge of hospital patients during a second wave of coronavirus.
A letter sent to all directors of adult services from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) says patients with positive Covid-19 tests must be discharged into an "appropriate designated setting".
These must be inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to ensure they meet the regulator's infection control standards.
It says anyone discharged into a care home must have a test result which is communicated in advance to the residence.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Councils will be required to provide alternative accommodation for the resident to isolate in if a care home does not have appropriate facilities.
They have been asked to identify accommodation that could meet current and future winter demand and notify the CQC of these premises, "ideally" by Friday or as soon as possible.
According to the letter, the CQC is ready to approve 500 settings by the end of November, and will prioritise areas with the highest level of restrictions.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But care providers said the scheme was "severely lacking" in operational detail.
Vic Rayner, executive director at the National Care Forum, said: "Key questions around who will operate these services, how they will be staffed, what choice will patients have in relation to their discharge and critically how care for the multiplicity of needs will be managed in one setting appear to be still not settled.
"Within 48 hours local authorities are being asked to identify these schemes - and then a rapid run around of designation will ensue.
"The pressure on providers, authorities, regulators and people who are being discharged from hospital will be huge."
The DHSC letter said it is hoped that every local authority will have access to at least one CQC designated site by the end of October.
The cost of these designated facilities is expected to be funded through the £588 million discharge funding.
The letter, from the DHSC's director for Adult Social Care Quality, Tom Surrey, reads: "Emphasis should be on commissioning standalone units or settings with separate zoned accommodation and staffing."
The designated scheme does not apply to residents who contract Covid-19 in their care home, people using emergency departments who are not admitted, or people supported to live in their own home, it adds.
Local authorities have also been asked to ensure there is repeat testing, sufficient personal protective equipment (PPE), arrangements for staff isolation or non-movement, protection from viral overload, sickness pay and clinical treatment.
Mike Padgham, chairman of the Independent Care Group (ICG), said he would like to see the Government show more leadership so councils and providers are not left to "shoulder all the pressure on their own".
He said: "First and foremost, it should certainly not be the case that homes are forced to accept Covid-19 hospital discharges, as may have happened last time.
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"They should not be put in such a position that they are forced to accept Covid-19 discharges as a means of survival.
"The Government must provide financial support to homes so that survival and filling empty beds is not the sole reason homes decide to accept discharges. It has to be an issue that each home can decide upon, based on their own circumstances."
Ian Hudspeth, chairman of the Local Government Association's community wellbeing board, said it is "absolutely essential that lessons are learnt from the first wave, to avoid a repeat of what happened previously".
He continued: "Care providers remain under intense strain. For many, those experiences are now compounded by problems with the testing regime and uncertainties around funding, along with caution about taking on anything new or with greater risk.
"Councils and care providers will work closely together to identify the most appropriate care homes, with the priority being that any measures must be designed to keep everybody, including both those who work in and receive care services, safe and to avoid the spread of infection."


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--FIFA 21 FUT Champions rewards guide including updated tiers and release time

The FUT Champions Weekend League is the toughest , but most rewarding competition in FIFA Ultimate Team .
Any player on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team who has earned and redeemed 2,000 FUT Champions points you can enter the weekly competition , with each player able to play a maximum of 30 games against fellow Weekend League competitors .
The equation is simple , the more games you win , the better your FUT Champions rewards will be .
Only the very best FIFA players reach around 30 , 29 , 28 , 27 wins each weekend .
But the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ EA replacing the top 100 leaderboard with the top 200 leaderboard , so 100 extra players will earn better rewards for their Weekend League performances .
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The rewards on offer from competing in the FUT Champions Weekend League include coin rewards , tradeable player packs , TOTW packs and Ultimate Packs , depending on where you finish .
So , what are the complete FUT Champions rewards for each category including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
And , what time are FUT Champions rewards released each week ?
Here is your comprehensive guide to FIFA 21 FUT Champions rewards including reward tiers in full and FUT Champions rewards release time .
The FUT Champions Weekend League is a weekly competition that begins on Friday mornings at 7am UTC , which is 8am BST UK time , and ends on until Monday mornings at at 7am UTC , 8am BST UK time , every week on FIFA 21 , with players able to play a maximum of 30 games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PC .
FUT Champions rewards are released at 8am UTC , which is 9am BST UK time , on the Thursday following the completed Weekend League competition .
FUT Champions rewards are distributed to players who have completed the minimum 5 matches that were required to be ranked .
You can qualify for Weekend League by earning FUT Champions Points in Division Rivals .
The amount of Points you need could change from time to time , so check in-game to see how many you currently have and how many more you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Points to qualify for the Weekend League , you can redeem them for entry before the Weekend League starts to be able to play the whole weekend or when the extended redemption window is open .
You can redeem your FUT Champions Points up to 24 hours after a Weekend League starts to participate in that weekend ’ s competition .
Here are the complete FIFA 21 FUT Champions rewards for all tiers , included the updated top 200 rewards new for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team .
FIFA 21 is out now on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Additionally , fans who jump into FIFA 21 can also benefit from Dual Entitlement , enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 , or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost .
All progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team ( including players , items , coins , FIFA Points , match record , and leaderboard placement ) , as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S .

The FUT Champions Weekend League is the toughest, but most rewarding competition in FIFA Ultimate Team.
Any player on FIFA 21 Ultimate Team who has earned and redeemed 2,000 FUT Champions points you can enter the weekly competition, with each player able to play a maximum of 30 games against fellow Weekend League competitors. The equation is simple, the more games you win, the better your FUT Champions rewards will be.
Only the very best FIFA players reach around 30, 29, 28, 27 wins each weekend. But the top leaderboard is bigger this year, with EA replacing the top 100 leaderboard with the top 200 leaderboard, so 100 extra players will earn better rewards for their Weekend League performances.
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The rewards on offer from competing in the FUT Champions Weekend League include coin rewards, tradeable player packs, TOTW packs and Ultimate Packs, depending on where you finish.
So, what are the complete FUT Champions rewards for each category including Bronze, Silver, Gold and above? And, what time are FUT Champions rewards released each week?
Here is your comprehensive guide to FIFA 21 FUT Champions rewards including reward tiers in full and FUT Champions rewards release time.
FIFA 21 FUT Champions rewards release time
FUT Champions rewards are released at 8am GMT (UK time) on the Thursday following the completed Weekend League competition. FUT Champions rewards are distributed to players who have completed the minimum 5 matches that were required to be ranked.
The FUT Champions Weekend League is a weekly competition that begins on Friday mornings at 7am UTC/7am GMT UK time, and ends on Monday mornings at at 7am UTC/7am BST UK time, every week on FIFA 21, with players able to play a maximum of 30 games between those times on each console or PC.
You can qualify for Weekend League by earning FUT Champions Points in Division Rivals. The amount of Points you need could change from time to time, so check in-game to see how many you currently have and how many more you need to qualify.
Once you have enough Points to qualify for the Weekend League, you can redeem them for entry before the Weekend League starts to be able to play the whole weekend or when the extended redemption window is open. You can redeem your FUT Champions Points up to 24 hours after a Weekend League starts to participate in that weekend’s competition.
Here are the complete FIFA 21 FUT Champions rewards for all tiers, included the updated top 200 rewards new for FIFA 21 Ultimate Team.
FIFA 21 FUT Champions Rewards Guide
Bronze 3 (0 Wins)
1 x Gold Pack
250 FUT Champions Points
1,000 coins
Bronze 2 (2 Wins)
2 x Premium Gold Packs
250 FUT Champions Points
3,000 Coins
Bronze 1 (4 Wins)
1 x Premium Gold Players Pack
500 FUT Champions Points
7,500 Coins
Silver 3 (6 wins)
1 x Premium Gold Players Pack
1 x Jumbo Premium Gold Pack
1 x Premium Gold Pack (untradeable)
1,000 FUT Champions Points
10,000 coins
Silver 2 (8 Wins)
1 x Mega Pack
1 x Rare Gold Pack
1 x Premium Gold Pack (untradeable)
1,000 FUT Champions Points
15,000 coins
Silver 1 (11 Wins)
1 x Player Pick - Two Rare Gold Players
1 x Mega Pack
1 x Premium Gold Pack (untradeable)
1,500 FUT Champions Points
20,000 coins
Gold 3 (14 Wins)
2 x Mega Packs
1 x Rare Players Pack
2 x Premium Gold Pack (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
30,000 coins
Gold 2 (17 Wins)
1 x Rare Gold Pack
2 x Mega Packs
2 x Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
45,000 coins
Gold 1 (20 Wins)
2 x Jumbo Rare Players Packs
2 x Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
50,000 coins
Elite 3 (23 Wins)
1 x Premium TOTW Pack
1 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
3 x Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
70,000 coins
Elite 2 (25 Wins)
1 x Premium TOTW Pack
1 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
3 x Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
100,000 coins
Elite 1 (27 Wins)
2 x Premium TOTW Packs
2 x Jumbo Rare Players Packs
3 x Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
120,000 coins
Rank 151 - 200
1 x Ultimate TOTW Pack
2 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
4 x Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
125,000 coins
Rank 101 - 150
1 x Ultimate TOTW Pack
3 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
4 x Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
125,000 coins
Rank 51 - 100
1 x Ultimate TOTW Pack
3 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
5 x Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
150,000 coins
Rank 21 - 50
1 x Ultimate TOTW Pack
4 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
5 x Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
150,000 coins
Rank 2 - 20
1 x Ultimate TOTW Pack
4 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
5 x Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
200,000 coins
Rank 1
1 x Ultimate TOTW Pack
4 x Jumbo Rare Players Pack
5 x Jumbo Premium Gold Packs (untradeable)
2,000 FUT Champions Points
250,000 coins
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
Additionally, fans who jump into FIFA 21 can also benefit from Dual Entitlement, enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost.
All progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team (including players, items, coins, FIFA Points, match record, and leaderboard placement), as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Trump claims son Barron had Covid-19 for 'like 2 seconds' and didn't even know

Donald Trump says his son Barron recovered from Covid-19 so quickly he did n't even know he had it .
During a rambling speech in Des Moines , Iowa , the President confirmed his son had tested positive for the virus - adding : `` Barron is beautiful and he 's free . ''
The President arrived at the Des Moines airfield in windy weather - and wore a hat on stage to avoid his hair getting messed up .
In a change to previous events , Trump removed his tie a few minutes into his stump speech - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hour .
And President Trump claimed he could have recovered from the disease without treatment .
`` Maybe I would have been perfect anyway , '' he said .
`` I like to say I did n't need it , I would have been perfect anyway because I 'm so strong . ''
Later in his speech , he welcomed Iowa wrestling legend Dan Gable onto the stage , greeting him with an `` elbow bump '' before saying : `` Hey Dan , I 'm immune and I ca n't give it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
After reeling off a string of attacks on rival Joe Biden , the President turned to his son 's diagnosis , which had been revealed in a statement by wife Melania a few hours earlier .
Trump said : `` Barron Trump you know he had the corona 19 , the China virus .
It 's got 20 different names , but to me Corona means Italy .
`` China is China , and it came from China so he had the china virus , right ?
`` And he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time , I do n't even think he knew he had it .
`` Because they 're young and their immune systems are strong and they fight it off . ''
He went on to say Barron , 14 , had had the disease for `` like two seconds '' before testing negative .
`` Because people have it and it goes , '' he said .
`` Get the kids back to school , you 've got to get the kids back to school .
Get em back . ''
He turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : `` When I had it , you might have read I had it too .
I did n't love it . ''
Speaking in more detail than in previous speeches , the President said : `` It 's a little tough you know I had the temperature and you do n't feel good .
`` But the scariest part is where is it going ?
You know you 've got a 101 or 102 and then you say `` I do n't love this '' .
`` You have n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all of a sudden you have it .
But you see what happens to people . ''
He claimed to have been given the option of a series of treatments while in Walter Reed military hospital , from which he had selected Regeneron .
In fact , Trump was administered with a cocktail of treatments , including antibodies , steroids and other treatments .
Trump said : `` And I looked at the alternatives , all things we have developed in the last seven months and one of them was Regeneron , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because it was very early in the testing but it had great numbers .
`` And I took it and they call it a therapeutic , but to me it 's a cure .
I felt like Superman the following morning .
`` In fact I made a speech a day later , someone said he looks better now than he did two weeks ago , what the hell 's going on ? ''
President Trump said he was working to make Regeneron and similar alternatives available to `` everyone who is @ @ @ @ @

The President said his "beautiful" son, was now "free" after testing negative for the virus - and went on to claim he could have recovered from the disease without treatment
Donald Trump claims son Barron had coronavirus for 'like 2 seconds' and didn't even know
Donald Trump says his son Barron recovered from Covid-19 so quickly he didn't even know he had it.
During a rambling speech in Des Moines, Iowa, the President confirmed his son had tested positive for the virus - adding: "Barron is beautiful and he's free."
The President arrived at the Des Moines airfield in windy weather - and wore a hat on stage to avoid his hair getting messed up.
In a change to previous events, Trump removed his tie a few minutes into his stump speech - which frequently goes on for well over an hour.
And President Trump claimed he could have recovered from the disease without treatment.
"Maybe I would have been perfect anyway," he said. "I like to say I didn't need it, I would have been perfect anyway because I'm so strong."
Later in his speech, he welcomed Iowa wrestling legend Dan Gable onto the stage, greeting him with an "elbow bump" before saying: "Hey Dan, I'm immune and I can't give it to you, so that's good."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
After reeling off a string of attacks on rival Joe Biden, the President turned to his son's diagnosis, which had been revealed in a statement by wife Melania a few hours earlier.
Trump said: "Barron Trump you know he had the corona 19, the China virus. It's got 20 different names, but to me Corona means Italy.
"China is China, and it came from China so he had the china virus, right?
"And he had it for such a short period of time, I don't even think he knew he had it.
"Because they're young and their immune systems are strong and they fight it off."
He went on to say Barron, 14, had had the disease for "like two seconds" before testing negative.
"Because people have it and it goes," he said. "Get the kids back to school, you've got to get the kids back to school. Get em back."
He turned to his own experience of the virus, saying: "When I had it, you might have read I had it too. I didn't love it."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Speaking in more detail than in previous speeches, the President said: "It's a little tough you know I had the temperature and you don't feel good.
"But the scariest part is where is it going? You know you've got a 101 or 102 and then you say "I don't love this".
"You haven't had a temperature in years and then all of a sudden you have it. But you see what happens to people."
He claimed to have been given the option of a series of treatments while in Walter Reed military hospital, from which he had selected Regeneron.
In fact, Trump was administered with a cocktail of treatments, including antibodies, steroids and other treatments.
Trump said: "And I looked at the alternatives, all things we have developed in the last seven months and one of them was Regeneron, and I said I'll take that one, because it was very early in the testing but it had great numbers.
"And I took it and they call it a therapeutic, but to me it's a cure. I felt like Superman the following morning.
"In fact I made a speech a day later, someone said he looks better now than he did two weeks ago, what the hell's going on?"
President Trump said he was working to make Regeneron and similar alternatives available to "everyone who is eligible" for free.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Declan Rice defends Chelsea star Reece James after sending off on England debut

Declan Rice has rushed to Reece James ' defence after the Chelsea star was sent off on his England bow .
The right-back became the first Three Lions player to be given a red card on their starting debut .
It came about after the 20-year-old got up in referee Jesus Gil Marzano 's face and gave him an earful , with the Spaniard subsequently sending him off for dissent .
But Rice insists that should not detract from a brilliant performance .
James was arguably England 's best player on the pitch , delivering some lethal crosses , astute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ultimately , it was all for nothing as Gareth Southgate 's men crashed to a 1-0 defeat .
Denmark star Christian Eriksen was the difference , converting a penalty in the first-half to give the visitors three points .
It leaves England third in their Nations League group after Belgium beat Iceland in the other match of the night .
And the home side can be accused of poor discipline after Harry Maguire was given his marching orders after just 30 minutes following two yellow cards .
With James also being sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suspended for England 's next match .
But when available , the Chelsea star will surely be back in the team after a fine performance - with West Ham 's Rice stunned by the levels he showed .
`` Reece James looked like he 'd been out here for 30-40 caps tonight , '' Rice said to BBC 's 5Live post-match .
`` I 've been with him since the Under-8s and I know he 's capable of that .
`` He 's a fantastic young player and gives us another option going @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sending off should affect how positively we look at his performance .
`` Until [ Maguire 's ] sending off happened I thought we were playing really well and using the ball really well .
`` Reece James and Mason Mount were creating some great chances for us but we just could n't put the ball in the back of the net . ''
James took to Instagram to apologise for his red card , where he received supportive messages from Rice and Chelsea team-mate Tammy Abraham .
The striker said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rice replied : `` Be proud of the way you played bro . ''

England: 'Positives to take' from Denmark defeat says Rice
England: 'Positives to take' from Denmark defeat says Rice
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Reece James had a brilliant debut for England against Denmark but was sent off after the full-time whistle for dissent after giving referee Jesus Gil Marzano a mouthful
Declan Rice defends Chelsea star Reece James after sending off on England debut
Declan Rice has rushed to Reece James' defence after the Chelsea star was sent off on his England bow.
The right-back became the first Three Lions player to be given a red card on their starting debut.
It came about after the 20-year-old got up in referee Jesus Gil Marzano's face and gave him an earful, with the Spaniard subsequently sending him off for dissent.
But Rice insists that should not detract from a brilliant performance.
James was arguably England's best player on the pitch, delivering some lethal crosses, astute defending as well as some brilliant touches.
Ultimately, it was all for nothing as Gareth Southgate's men crashed to a 1-0 defeat.
Denmark star Christian Eriksen was the difference, converting a penalty in the first-half to give the visitors three points.
It leaves England third in their Nations League group after Belgium beat Iceland in the other match of the night.
And the home side can be accused of poor discipline after Harry Maguire was given his marching orders after just 30 minutes following two yellow cards.
With James also being sent off, it means he will be suspended for England's next match.
But when available, the Chelsea star will surely be back in the team after a fine performance - with West Ham's Rice stunned by the levels he showed.
"Reece James looked like he'd been out here for 30-40 caps tonight," Rice said to BBC's 5Live post-match.
"I've been with him since the Under-8s and I know he's capable of that.
"He's a fantastic young player and gives us another option going forward and I don't think that sending off should affect how positively we look at his performance.
"Until [Maguire's] sending off happened I thought we were playing really well and using the ball really well.
"Reece James and Mason Mount were creating some great chances for us but we just couldn't put the ball in the back of the net."
James took to Instagram to apologise for his red card, where he received supportive messages from Rice and Chelsea team-mate Tammy Abraham.
The striker said: "Did your thing bro."
While Rice replied: "Be proud of the way you played bro."


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Huge crowd in virus hotspot city 'hug and dance' in street at 10pm sparking fury

A crowd of revellers were caught on camera hugging and dancing in the street in one of the UK 's worst-hit cities by coronavirus .
The partygoers were filmed in Newcastle-upon-Tyne spilling into the street just before the 10pm curfew kicked in .
People were seen pouring out of Grey 's Club in Newcastle and into the street .
Some in the crowd jump and wave their mobile phones in the air as the coronavirus curfew approaches .
Last week , the North East reported its highest rate of Covid-19 fatalities since June , while the infection rate per 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second highest in England .
Newcastle 's rate for the seven days to October 10 was 500 cases per 1,000 people .
Areas of the North East are on the verge of being forced into Tier 3 , which would see many hospitality businesses forced to close .
But the appalled person who captured the footage said while he supported people enjoying a `` safe and responsible night out '' , he had been horrified to see a crowd of this size .
He said : `` People are having to sacrifice seeing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
`` My blood is well and truly boiled . ''
The lane leads to Greys Club , which reopened for `` socially distanced events '' at the end of August .
A spokesman for Ladhar Group , who runs the club , said the incident occurred at the end of an event that had taken place at Grey ’ s Club .
He added : `` The event itself had operated successfully and without issue and was fully compliant with Covid-19 regulations and guidance .
`` Unfortunately , it appears that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ event there was a heavy downpour of rain .
`` As there were no taxis available in the immediate vicinity a number of people congregated under the archway at the entrance to avoid getting wet .
`` It appears that the group of people congregating was in the vicinity for approximately 10 minutes .
`` The footage we have seen has identified a serious issue with crowd dispersal .
`` We take our Covid secure obligations very seriously and it is not something we want to see a repeat of .
`` With @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process of updating our risk assessments and policies to address patrons potentially congregating at the entrance .
`` It is not our intention to host any further events at Greys Club until those revisions have been made and agreed with officers of Newcastle City Licensing Authority and Public Health .
`` As a responsible operator it is disappointing that this issue has arisen . ''
Ladhar Group are a major operator of licensed venues in Newcastle city centre .
They added : `` As a company we are 100 % committed to ensuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other users of the city centre , during this difficult time and are confident that this “ one-off ” issue will not undermine our track record in that respect . ''
A Newcastle City Council spokesman said : “ The only way for everyone to continue to enjoy our great pubs , bars , cafes and restaurants is to demonstrate social responsibility .
“ That means taking sensible steps while out and about , being careful about how much you drink , and remembering that your actions – or lack thereof - could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including vulnerable family and friends .
“ Scenes like those filmed at the entrance to Grey ’ s Club , off Grey Street , are not appropriate and we are sure that all of those who were there know that .
“ Please by all means safely enjoy our vibrant night time economy but remember that nobody , regardless of age , is bulletproof and we must continue to do all we can to prevent the spread of this potentially life changing , if not deadly , virus .
“ We are speaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice , guidance and support , while carrying out routine inspections to monitor compliance with the new rules .
“ But wherever we receive reports of potential issues – such as these videos – we will investigate and seek to ensure that appropriate Covid secure arrangements are in place .
“ In this instance we are pleased to say that having spoken with the operators of Grey ’ s Club , off Grey Street they are to voluntarily close , temporarily , while they actively work with us to positively address issues around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep everyone safe.
” A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said : “ Any scenes of people congregating in the street are very disappointing .
“ Everyone has a role to play in helping to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
“ We have dedicated teams on patrol to address breaches and where we see anyone choosing to ignore the rules they can expect enforcement action .
“ We will continue to support our local authority partners around their engagement and enforcement activity with businesses.
” .

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The man who filmed the crowd in Newcastle-upon-Tyne said the scenes made his 'blood boil' as revellers hugged, danced and sang in the street as the 10pm curfew approached
Huge crowd in coronavirus hotspot city 'hug and dance' in street at 10pm sparking fury
A crowd of revellers were caught on camera hugging and dancing in the street in one of the UK's worst-hit cities by coronavirus.
The partygoers were filmed in Newcastle-upon-Tyne spilling into the street just before the 10pm curfew kicked in.
People were seen pouring out of Grey's Club in Newcastle and into the street.
Some in the crowd jump and wave their mobile phones in the air as the coronavirus curfew approaches.
Last week, the North East reported its highest rate of Covid-19 fatalities since June, while the infection rate per 100,000 in the region hit 1,462 - the second highest in England.
Image: NCJ Media) NCJ Media)
Newcastle's rate for the seven days to October 10 was 500 cases per 1,000 people.
Areas of the North East are on the verge of being forced into Tier 3, which would see many hospitality businesses forced to close.
But the appalled person who captured the footage said while he supported people enjoying a "safe and responsible night out", he had been horrified to see a crowd of this size.
He said: "People are having to sacrifice seeing family and friends at this time of year.
"My blood is well and truly boiled."
The lane leads to Greys Club, which reopened for "socially distanced events" at the end of August.
Image: NCJ Media) NCJ Media)
A spokesman for Ladhar Group, who runs the club, said the incident occurred at the end of an event that had taken place at Grey’s Club.
He added: "The event itself had operated successfully and without issue and was fully compliant with Covid-19 regulations and guidance.
"Unfortunately, it appears that at the time customers were leaving the event there was a heavy downpour of rain.
"As there were no taxis available in the immediate vicinity a number of people congregated under the archway at the entrance to avoid getting wet.
"It appears that the group of people congregating was in the vicinity for approximately 10 minutes.
"The footage we have seen has identified a serious issue with crowd dispersal.
"We take our Covid secure obligations very seriously and it is not something we want to see a repeat of.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"With that in mind we are in the process of updating our risk assessments and policies to address patrons potentially congregating at the entrance.
"It is not our intention to host any further events at Greys Club until those revisions have been made and agreed with officers of Newcastle City Licensing Authority and Public Health.
"As a responsible operator it is disappointing that this issue has arisen."
Ladhar Group are a major operator of licensed venues in Newcastle city centre.
They added: "As a company we are 100% committed to ensuring the safety of our
customers, and other users of the city centre, during this difficult
time and are confident that this “one-off” issue will not undermine
our track record in that respect."
A Newcastle City Council spokesman said: “The only way for everyone to continue to enjoy our great pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants is to demonstrate social responsibility.
“That means taking sensible steps while out and about, being careful about how much you drink, and remembering that your actions – or lack thereof - could seriously impact on the wider community, including vulnerable family and friends.
“Scenes like those filmed at the entrance to Grey’s Club, off Grey Street, are not appropriate and we are sure that all of those who were there know that.
“Please by all means safely enjoy our vibrant night time economy but remember that nobody, regardless of age, is bulletproof and we must continue to do all we can to prevent the spread of this potentially life changing, if not deadly, virus.
“We are speaking to the licensed trade and have provided advice, guidance and support, while carrying out routine inspections to monitor compliance with the new rules.
“But wherever we receive reports of potential issues – such as these videos – we will investigate and seek to ensure that appropriate Covid secure arrangements are in place.
“In this instance we are pleased to say that having spoken with the operators of Grey’s Club, off Grey Street they are to voluntarily close, temporarily, while they actively work with us to positively address issues around customers leaving their premises, to better keep
everyone safe.”
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: “Any scenes of people congregating in the street are very disappointing.
“Everyone has a role to play in helping to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
“We have dedicated teams on patrol to address breaches and where we see anyone choosing to ignore the rules they can expect enforcement action.
“We will continue to support our local authority partners around their engagement and enforcement activity with businesses.”.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Little Mix 'relief' over negative coronavirus tests after TV show is shut down

Little Mix are reportedly relieved that they have tested negative for coronavirus after an outbreak saw their TV show The Search pulled from air .
The BBC has announced the the band 's talent show has been removed from the schedule for this weekend after members of the production crew came down with Covid-19 .
With the series , which will see a new band formed , will return on October 24 , fans of Little Mix will be pleased to hear that they have been unaffected by the outbreak on set .
A spokesman for bandmates Perrie Edwards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nelson has told The Sun : `` They ’ ve all tested negative and do not need to isolate .
`` They will be regularly tested throughout the run of the series . ''
The BBC launched The Search last month with Little Mix looking to form a new band from hopefuls , who will then tour in support of the chart-topping girl band .
They have picked individuals out in auditions who have made up six bands , who will now battle it out in live shows with the hope of joining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a statement from the BBC , there was an explanation as to why The Search was cancelled for this week .
A spokesman said : `` We can confirm that a small number of people on the Little Mix The Search production have tested positive for coronavirus and they are now self-isolating following the latest government guidelines .
`` Due to the format of the show we have made the decision to postpone Saturday 's programme .
`` There are rigorous protocols in place to manage Covid-19 as the safety of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We hope to be back on air on Saturday 24th October . ''
Little Mix have so far put together a mixed group , a boy group , a girl vocal group , a vocals and instruments group , and girl dance group , with one of them set to win a coveted slot on their tour .
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JESY NELSON AND LEIGH ANNE PINNOCK IN TEARS DURING LITTLE MIX: THE SEARCH AUDITION
JESY NELSON AND LEIGH ANNE PINNOCK IN TEARS DURING LITTLE MIX: THE SEARCH AUDITION
Little Mix's live BBC TV show The Search has been pulled from the schedule this weekend after members of the production staff tested positive for coronavirus
Little Mix 'relief' over negative coronavirus tests after TV show is shut down
Little Mix are reportedly relieved that they have tested negative for coronavirus after an outbreak saw their TV show The Search pulled from air.
The BBC has announced the the band's talent show has been removed from the schedule for this weekend after members of the production crew came down with Covid-19.
With the series, which will see a new band formed, will return on October 24, fans of Little Mix will be pleased to hear that they have been unaffected by the outbreak on set.
A spokesman for bandmates Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirwell, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jesy Nelson has told The Sun : "They’ve all tested negative and do not need to isolate.
"They will be regularly tested throughout the run of the series."
Image: BBC/Modest TV/Kieron McCarron) BBC/Modest TV/Kieron McCarron)
The BBC launched The Search last month with Little Mix looking to form a new band from hopefuls, who will then tour in support of the chart-topping girl band.
They have picked individuals out in auditions who have made up six bands, who will now battle it out in live shows with the hope of joining Little Mix on their arena tour.
In a statement from the BBC, there was an explanation as to why The Search was cancelled for this week.
Image: BBC/Modest TV/Zoe McConnell) BBC/Modest TV/Zoe McConnell)
A spokesman said: "We can confirm that a small number of people on the Little Mix The Search production have tested positive for coronavirus and they are now self-isolating following the latest government guidelines.
"Due to the format of the show we have made the decision to postpone Saturday's programme.
"There are rigorous protocols in place to manage Covid-19 as the safety of all those involved in the production is paramount.
"We hope to be back on air on Saturday 24th October."
Little Mix have so far put together a mixed group, a boy group, a girl vocal group, a vocals and instruments group, and girl dance group, with one of them set to win a coveted slot on their tour.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-10-15--Mason Mount rivals N'Golo Kante as fittest player at Chelsea after latest tests

Mason Mount is arguably the fittest player at Chelsea - with only N'Golo Kante able to rival him .
The 21-year-old has shot to stardom after the arrival of Frank Lampard last summer .
After a year under his wing at Derby , where he spent the season on loan , Mount went straight into the first-team at Stamford Bridge .
And he did not leave it , making more appearances than anyone else in a breakthrough campaign at the Blues .
It even saw him called up to the England squad , where Gareth Southgate shares Lampard 's thoughts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exemplary work-rate , willingness to press and ability off the ball .
And helping him improve everyday is his incredible fitness - which is among the best in the Chelsea camp .
According to The Athletic , Mount is arguably the fittest player at the club - contending with Kante for that honour .
The Blues held a series of tests , of which the England international came out on top along with his French team-mate .
A source told The Athletic : “ One of the reasons Lampard likes Mount is because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is his last .
`` He has the ambition to be one of the best .
`` When the club made all the signings during the window , he reacted positively and made it obvious he was going to fight for his place.
” That has become a huge question mark over this season , with the signings of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech .
The two were bought for big money and are expected to be key players under Lampard this term .
And that has left Mount 's position in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being dropped for the Crystal Palace match prior to the international break .
But Lampard has a ton of faith in the Portsmouth-born star , who insisted he has great attitude and quality .
He said : “ There ’ s a fascination with Mason .
He ’ s homegrown and he ’ s a young player who ’ s got regularly into the team .
“ He is a humble lad , who has had a real dream to play for Chelsea .
`` The thing that makes him special is he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the talent he has and made it through pure hard work .
“ He ’ s been picked regularly in the England squad because I know Gareth Southgate and ( assistant ) Steve Holland have absolute respect for how he comes and trains and performs for them .
`` What Mason ’ s done is exceptional and there is a lot more to come .
`` That ’ s part of the great thing about working with someone who has that attitude , mindset and quality .

Chelsea ace Mason Mount has become a star player under Frank Lampard and his work-rate and fitness levels has become an example for others
Mason Mount is arguably the fittest player at Chelsea - with only N'Golo Kante able to rival him.
The 21-year-old has shot to stardom after the arrival of Frank Lampard last summer.
After a year under his wing at Derby, where he spent the season on loan, Mount went straight into the first-team at Stamford Bridge.
And he did not leave it, making more appearances than anyone else in a breakthrough campaign at the Blues.
It even saw him called up to the England squad, where Gareth Southgate shares Lampard's thoughts.
Mount has earned plaudits for his exemplary work-rate, willingness to press and ability off the ball.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
And helping him improve everyday is his incredible fitness - which is among the best in the Chelsea camp.
According to The Athletic, Mount is arguably the fittest player at the club - contending with Kante for that honour.
The Blues held a series of tests, of which the England international came out on top along with his French team-mate.
A source told The Athletic: “One of the reasons Lampard likes Mount is because he trains every day as if it is his last.
"He has the ambition to be one of the best.
"When the club made all the signings during the window, he reacted positively and made it obvious he was going to fight for his place.”
That has become a huge question mark over this season, with the signings of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech.
The two were bought for big money and are expected to be key players under Lampard this term.
And that has left Mount's position in the team come under scrutiny - with him being dropped for the Crystal Palace match prior to the international break.
But Lampard has a ton of faith in the Portsmouth-born star, who insisted he has great attitude and quality.
Image: PA) PA)
He said: “There’s a fascination with Mason. He’s homegrown and he’s a young player who’s got regularly into the team.
“He is a humble lad, who has had a real dream to play for Chelsea.
"The thing that makes him special is he’s gone and attacked that dream with the talent he has and made it through pure hard work.
“He’s been picked regularly in the England squad because I know Gareth Southgate and (assistant) Steve Holland have absolute respect for how he comes and trains and performs for them.
"What Mason’s done is exceptional and there is a lot more to come.
"That’s part of the great thing about working with someone who has that attitude, mindset and quality.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--London facing household visits ban by tomorrow as capital set forTier 2 lockdown

London could go into a Tier 2 local lockdown by tomorrow banning nine million people in the capital from mixing with other households indoors .
Mayor Sadiq Khan briefed the capital 's health chiefs about such a move after a meeting of the Joint Biosecurity Centre yesterday .
He is also urging Downing Street to put a substantial support package in place .
Moving from `` medium '' up to `` high '' would ban Londoners from mixing with other households indoors , including in pubs and restaurants .
The Mayor of London has sought clarity on provisions made for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test and trace efforts in the capital , including for those self-isolating after warning the city is on the verge .
The meeting was chaired by Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty , and an announcement could come as soon as Friday .
It also saw recommendations for much of the North West and North East and large parts of Yorkshire and the Midlands to be placed in the `` very high '' Tier 3 .
Boris Johnson is understood to be considering a version of a nationwide two-week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say could save thousands of lives - if his tiered system fails .
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer on Tuesday broke ranks to demand new national restrictions to prevent the country from `` sleepwalking into a long bleak winter '' , as infection rates spiralled .
The drastic measure could be timed to coincide with English schools ' half-term from October 26 .
One compromise , however , could see urban areas with higher case numbers subjected to temporary additional measures , reports The Times .
This would enable the PM to continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen to be bowing down to Sir Keir .
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove and senior adviser Dominic Cummings are said to be among those urging Mr Johnson to consider a full lockdown before the end of the month .
However , Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned even a minimal nationwide closure will push firms out of business and cause turmoil to the economy .
While scientific adviser Graham Medley warned it is too late for a circuit breaker lockdown to be fully effective .
In a letter to Mr Johnson , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections in London was `` fast approaching '' 100 cases per 100,000 , it was `` likely '' the capital would move to the tier 2 alert level as early as this week .
`` It is vital London has the resources to engage , explain , encourage and enforce heightened restriction and support compliance , '' Mr Khan said .
`` One London borough has done some specific work to estimate the cost of providing that service for six months from November onward and it is £300k over and above the allocation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support to compliance .
`` I am aware that these are discussions that have taken place with other areas that have had restrictions in place and London government would expect to have those discussions as well . ''
Mr Khan said the `` unique circumstances '' of the capital must be reflected in the approach and support .
He added : `` The capital was hit particularly hard during the first wave with many of our communities and particularly the BAME community , suffering disproportionately .
`` In addition , many families live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of homelessness and rough sleeping .
`` Our size and density present specific challenges , with the economic case for protecting businesses in the Central Activities Zone overwhelming . ''
Among the requests , Mr Khan urged for clarity on what provisions would be made available for businesses , warning that hundreds of thousands of jobs remain at risk in the capital .
He said it was `` critical '' that the Government resolves the funding position of Transport for London ( TfL ) , urging a package for the network .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vulnerable Londoners , the mayor called for an immediate increase to testing capacity , as well as a `` redoubling '' of efforts to ensure testing for staff and residents .
`` I will continue to urge Londoners to be vigilant , follow the rules and exercise caution , '' he said in the letter .
`` I accept that these new measures will impact on businesses and Londoners , but we have a joint responsibility to work together and do what we can to control this virus and save lives . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ move as a whole into higher restrictions despite variable rates across the capital .
Mr Johnson , meanwhile , has urged Sir Keir to persuade northern leaders to get on board with the prospect of severe local restrictions during a heated Commons debate .
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham - a former Labour Cabinet member under Gordon Brown - backed a national circuit breaker over further local measures .
It comes after news Northern Ireland will enter a brief period of intense lockdown from 6pm on Friday , including closure of schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a month after reporting 1,217 new cases on Wednesday .
The Welsh government , meanwhile , is set to introduce a ban on arrivals from areas of Britain with high infection rates after First Minister Mark Drakeford voiced disappointment Downing Street did n't impose a border closure .
One hundred and thirty-seven more deaths and 19,724 new infections were reported in Britain on Wednesday .
And another 680 patients were admitted to hospital with the virus , bringing the total over the past seven days to 4,576 .

Keir Starmer asks Boris Johnson why he 'rejected scientific advice and abandoned the science?'
Keir Starmer asks Boris Johnson why he 'rejected scientific advice and abandoned the science?'
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has urged Downing Street to put a substantial support package in place to protect the capital's nine million population as coronavirus cases surge
London could go into a Tier 2 local lockdown as soon as tomorrow banning nine million people in the capital from mixing with other households indoors.
Mayor Sadiq Khan briefed the capital's health chiefs that such a move could come shortly after a meeting of the Joint Biosecurity Centre yesterday.
He is also urging Downing Street to put a substantial support package in place.
Moving from "medium" up to "high" would ban Londoners from mixing with other households indoors, including in pubs and restaurants.
MPs in London are due to be briefed by Health Minister Helen Whately on Thursday morning, with one MP telling the Mirror they expect the move to come as soon as tomorrow.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The Mayor of London has sought clarity on provisions made for businesses, support for vulnerable Londoners and test and trace efforts in the capital, including for those self-isolating after warning the city is on the verge.
The meeting was chaired by Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty, and an announcement could come as soon as Friday.
It also saw recommendations for much of the North West and North East and large parts of Yorkshire and the Midlands to be placed in the "very high" Tier 3.
Mr Hancock will unveil the latest plans in a Commons statement on Thursday morning.
Business Minister Nadhim Zahawi appeared to suggest it was a foregone conclusion that Greater Manchester would have the most severe measures imposed.
He told Sky News: "I hope that they can be at the meeting and make time for that meeting so they can hear from the chief medical officer, from the deputy chief medical officer, as to why we're having to take this action."
But asked if saying "we're having to take this action" meant the move had already been decided, the minister said: "What I'm saying to you is they need to see the data and of course that decision will be made jointly with local leaders."
Pressed again, Mr Zahawi said: "I'm not going to speculate.
"Matt Hancock is going to make a statement to Parliament as to where we are at but you can clearly see the numbers, the virus is rising."
It comes as Boris Johnson was said to be considering a version of a nationwide two-week 'circuit breaker' full lockdown that scientists say could save thousands of lives - if his tiered system fails.
Image: PA) PA)
Labour leader Keir Starmer on Tuesday broke ranks to demand new national restrictions to prevent the country from "sleepwalking into a long bleak winter", as infection rates spiralled.
The drastic measure could be timed to coincide with English schools' half-term from October 26.
One compromise, however, could see urban areas with higher case numbers subjected to temporary additional measures, reports The Times.
This would enable the PM to continue with his regional approach and not be seen to be bowing down to Mr Starmer.
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove and senior adviser Dominic Cummings are said to be among those urging Mr Johnson to consider a full lockdown before the end of the month.
However, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has warned even a minimal nationwide closure will push firms out of business and cause turmoil to the economy.
Image: PA) PA)
While scientific adviser Graham Medley warned it is too late for a circuit breaker lockdown to be fully effective.
In a letter to Mr Johnson, Mr Khan said that as the rate of infections in London was "fast approaching" 100 cases per 100,000, it was "likely" the capital would move to the tier 2 alert level as early as this week.
"It is vital London has the resources to engage, explain, encourage and enforce heightened restriction and support compliance," Mr Khan said.
"One London borough has done some specific work to estimate the cost of providing that service for six months from November onward and it is £300k over and above the allocation that was recently made to councils for support to compliance.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I am aware that these are discussions that have taken place with other areas that have had restrictions in place and London government would expect to have those discussions as well."
Mr Khan said the "unique circumstances" of the capital must be reflected in the approach and support.
He added: "The capital was hit particularly hard during the first wave with many of our communities and particularly the BAME community, suffering disproportionately.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"In addition, many families live in overcrowded accommodation and face high levels of homelessness and rough sleeping.
"Our size and density present specific challenges, with the economic case for protecting businesses in the Central Activities Zone overwhelming."
Among the requests, Mr Khan urged for clarity on what provisions would be made available for businesses, warning that hundreds of thousands of jobs remain at risk in the capital.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He said it was "critical" that the Government resolves the funding position of Transport for London (TfL), urging a package for the network.
As well as seeking clarity on support for vulnerable Londoners, the mayor called for an immediate increase to testing capacity, as well as a "redoubling" of efforts to ensure testing for staff and residents.
"I will continue to urge Londoners to be vigilant, follow the rules and exercise caution," he said in the letter.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I accept that these new measures will impact on businesses and Londoners, but we have a joint responsibility to work together and do what we can to control this virus and save lives."
The mayor has previously insisted London should move as a whole into higher restrictions despite variable rates across the capital.
Mr Johnson, meanwhile, has urged Sir Keir to persuade northern leaders to get on board with the prospect of severe local restrictions during a heated Commons debate.
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham - a former Labour Cabinet member under Gordon Brown - backed a national circuit breaker over further local measures.
It comes after news Northern Ireland will enter a brief period of intense lockdown from 6pm on Friday, including closure of schools for a fortnight and pubs and restaurants for a month after reporting 1,217 new cases on Wednesday.
The Welsh government, meanwhile, is set to introduce a ban on arrivals from areas of Britain with high infection rates after First Minister Mark Drakeford voiced disappointment Downing Street didn't impose a border closure.
One hundred and thirty-seven more deaths and 19,724 new infections were reported in Britain on Wednesday.
And another 680 patients were admitted to hospital with the virus, bringing the total over the past seven days to 4,576.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Luke Shaw identifies Bruno Fernandes impact as motivation for 'hurt' Man Utd

Luke Shaw has identified how new signings can motivate the squad - like Bruno Fernandes did when he joined Manchester United .
Prior to the international break , the Red Devils were thrashed by Tottenham at Old Trafford in a 6-1 result .
It topped off a shoddy start to the season , where United were also beaten by Crystal Palace .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come under serious fire amid reports Mauricio Pochettino has been sounded out over joining .
But the Norweigan is not the only one to be criticised , with several players also under the microscope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw - but the latter has insisted good times on the horizon .
And it is down to a busy deadline day , that saw three players join .
Alex Telles , Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellestri made the move , while highly-rated Atalanta star Amad Diallo will join in January .
Shaw argue that the new faces at Old Trafford will provide a welcome boost to the squad , just like Fernandes did when he signed in January .
“ I think , personally , it still hurts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the defeat to Spurs .
” It was a horrible night .
Personally , and collectively as a team , it wasn ’ t good enough .
“ I think it ’ s been a week where the first day back was quiet and heads were down but we ’ ve realised we need to put it behind us and forget about that .
`` All we can do now is work hard to get back to the intensity we have had .
When we do that , we are a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got a few new arrivals in and that can maybe boost the morale of the squad and bring something different .
`` Fresh faces are sometimes a good thing .
Like we saw with Bruno [ Fernandes ] , it can change completely the mood of a squad .
”

Manchester United were handed an absolute thrashing by Tottenham prior to the international break after Jose Mourinho's men inflicted a 6-1 defeat on the Red Devils
Luke Shaw has identified how new signings can motivate the squad - like Bruno Fernandes did when he joined Manchester United.
Prior to the international break, the Red Devils were thrashed by Tottenham at Old Trafford in a 6-1 result.
It topped off a shoddy start to the season, where United were also beaten by Crystal Palace.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has come under serious fire amid reports Mauricio Pochettino has been sounded out over joining.
But the Norweigan is not the only one to be criticised, with several players also under the microscope.
Among them include Harry Maguire, Paul Pogba and Luke Shaw - but the latter has insisted good times on the horizon.
Image: PA) PA)
And it is down to a busy deadline day, that saw three players join.
Alex Telles, Edinson Cavani and Facundo Pellestri made the move, while highly-rated Atalanta star Amad Diallo will join in January.
Shaw argue that the new faces at Old Trafford will provide a welcome boost to the squad, just like Fernandes did when he signed in January.
“I think, personally, it still hurts a bit now,“ he said of the defeat to Spurs.
”It was a horrible night. Personally, and collectively as a team, it wasn’t good enough.
“I think it’s been a week where the first day back was quiet and heads were down but we’ve realised we need to put it behind us and forget about that.
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"All we can do now is work hard to get back to the intensity we have had. When we do that, we are a very dangerous team.
“We’ve got a few new arrivals in and that can maybe boost the morale of the squad and bring something different.
"Fresh faces are sometimes a good thing. Like we saw with Bruno [Fernandes], it can change completely the mood of a squad.”


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Drunken passenger ended up in court for assault after farting in an Uber

A drunken passenger who farted in an Uber has ended up with a conviction for assault .
James Mallett let rip as Aleksander Bonchev was driving him to Chasers night club in Kingswood , Bristol .
But him breaking wind was the last straw for Bonchev who had suffered abuse from other fares so he kicked Mallett out of his car , Bristol Live reports .
Bristol Crown Court heard when Mallett left the car he assaulted Bonchev , who hit him back in self-defence .
David Scutt , prosecuting , said Mr Bonchev received a call to collect Mallett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Chasers .
He told the court : `` As he was driving the defendant broke wind .
`` He asked them to leave the vehicle . ''
He said Mallett offered the driver a fight before punching him to the head .
The court heard the driver put his arms up and punched Mallett to the face , knocking him to the ground .
Mr Scutt said : `` A young lady with Mr Mallett persuaded him to leave .
`` They walked off towards Forest Road and police located him in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was spoken to , he was injured and had a cut to his bottom lip .
Mr Scutt told the court Mallett was abusive to police and claimed the taxi driver assaulted him .
Bonchev , who struck back in self defence , suffered a broken finger which left him unable to work so he ended up losing his job and home .
He made a victim 's impact statement in which he said he had to give up work and could not pay for his car or rent and ended up homeless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned to his native Bulgaria .
Anthony Bignall , defending Mallett , conceded : `` He behaved in an unattractive manner that night . ''
Mr Bignall told the court his client cared for a dependant relative , employed four people and was described as a `` polite , helpful , well-behaved and courteous '' man .
Mallett , 35 , from Kingswood , admitted assault occasioning actual harm on November 30 last year .
The recorder Miss Alexia Power handed him a six-month jail term , suspended for 18 months , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do 120 hours ' unpaid work .
She told Mallett : `` Mr Bonchev sustained a broken finger , he was unable to work , lost his job with Uber , lost his accommodation and lost his car .
`` All because he was doing his job that evening . ''

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James Mallett let rip as Aleksander Bonchev was driving him to Chasers night club in Kingswood, Bristol, which resulted in things turning ugly after he was kicked out of the car
Drunken passenger ended up in court for assault after farting in an Uber
A drunken passenger who farted in an Uber has ended up with a conviction for assault.
James Mallett let rip as Aleksander Bonchev was driving him to Chasers night club in Kingswood, Bristol.
But him breaking wind was the last straw for Bonchev who had suffered abuse from other fares so he kicked Mallett out of his car, Bristol Live reports.
Bristol Crown Court heard when Mallett left the car he assaulted Bonchev, who hit him back in self-defence.
David Scutt, prosecuting, said Mr Bonchev received a call to collect Mallett and three other people and take them to Chasers.
Image: X00213) X00213)
He told the court: "As he was driving the defendant broke wind.
"Mr Bonchev found that offensive.
"He asked them to leave the vehicle."
He said Mallett offered the driver a fight before punching him to the head.
The court heard the driver put his arms up and punched Mallett to the face, knocking him to the ground.
Mr Scutt said: "A young lady with Mr Mallett persuaded him to leave.
Image: PA Archive) PA Archive)
"They walked off towards Forest Road and police located him in Forest Road, Fishponds.
"He was spoken to, he was injured and had a cut to his bottom lip.
"He was plainly intoxicated."
Mr Scutt told the court Mallett was abusive to police and claimed the taxi driver assaulted him.
Bonchev, who struck back in self defence, suffered a broken finger which left him unable to work so he ended up losing his job and home.
He made a victim's impact statement in which he said he had to give up work and could not pay for his car or rent and ended up homeless.
The court heard he has since returned to his native Bulgaria.
Anthony Bignall, defending Mallett, conceded: "He behaved in an unattractive manner that night."
Mr Bignall told the court his client cared for a dependant relative, employed four people and was described as a "polite, helpful, well-behaved and courteous" man.
Mallett, 35, from Kingswood, admitted assault occasioning actual harm on November 30 last year.
The recorder Miss Alexia Power handed him a six-month jail term, suspended for 18 months, and ordered him to pay £500 compensation and do 120 hours' unpaid work.
She told Mallett: "Mr Bonchev sustained a broken finger, he was unable to work, lost his job with Uber, lost his accommodation and lost his car.
"All because he was doing his job that evening."


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Dexter set to return with Michael C Hall in limited series after divisive finale

Dexter is set to return with a 10-episode limited series on Showtime with original star Michael C Hall lined up to reprise his role as the serial killer .
The 49-year-old star will team up with the show 's original executive producer , Clyde Phillips , to bring back the acclaimed crime-drama in 2021 , eight years after it went off air .
The new episodes will be a continuation of the original series , which ended with Dexter - a forensic blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department and vigilante serial killer - going into a self-imposed exile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success , though it struggled to maintain the high levels of acclaim during its eight-season run .
The finale was met with uproar from loyal fans of the show , who were upset at how the story ended for Dexter and some of the other characters .
Dexter is set to go into production next year , with a tentative premiere date of late 2021 .
The series originally ran from 2006-2013 .
Showtime Entertainment president Gary Levine said : `` We would only revisit this unique character if we could find a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brilliant , original series .
`` Well , I am happy to report that Clyde Phillips and Michael C Hall have found it , and we ca n't wait to shoot it and show it to the world . ''
Michael C Hall earned five Primetime Emmy nominations for Dexter , and won a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award but he has seemingly agreed with fans before that the ending was not as satisfactory as it could have been .
Based on the 2004 novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the book series , Michael is hoping to bring a better finale to the story that gained a huge following .
The finale left the title character starting again as a lumberjack in Oregon after faking his own death and many felt this was out of character to how he had been across the eight series .
The ending was defended by showrunner Scott Buck at the time , who told Entertainment Weekly : `` Even if I don ’ t write an episode , I ’ m still in charge .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ work cohesively as a team .
`` If people think the final episode stood out , it ’ s probably because it ’ s been sitting in my mind for so long .
It ’ s a difficult question to answer . ''
Executive producer Sara Colleton added : `` I try not to read any of the blogs because then I become paralysed .
`` If they knew how much we agonised internally about everything ... if we then tried to factor in an assortment of opinions it would dilute the process @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , telling IGN : `` I honestly find it to be a pretty dark ending , and I think it upset a lot of people .
`` Certainly , the shakiness of certain aspects of the eighth season maybe made that ending less palatable to people .
`` I do n't think people were ready to be told that , because they were already feeling a sense of ambivalence for the show .
`` But the idea that he imprisons himself in a prison of his own making I think is fitting [ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a story to sell ?
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Showtime is bringing back Dexter for a limited 10-episode series, seven years after it ended in 'disappointment' for fans of the serial killer show
Dexter set to return with Michael C Hall in limited series after divisive finale
Dexter is set to return with a 10-episode limited series on Showtime with original star Michael C Hall lined up to reprise his role as the serial killer.
The 49-year-old star will team up with the show's original executive producer, Clyde Phillips, to bring back the acclaimed crime-drama in 2021, eight years after it went off air.
The new episodes will be a continuation of the original series, which ended with Dexter - a forensic blood spatter analyst for the Miami Police Department and vigilante serial killer - going into a self-imposed exile.
Dexter was initially a huge critical success, though it struggled to maintain the high levels of acclaim during its eight-season run.
The finale was met with uproar from loyal fans of the show, who were upset at how the story ended for Dexter and some of the other characters.
Image: Peter Iovino/ Showtime) Peter Iovino/ Showtime)
Dexter is set to go into production next year, with a tentative premiere date of late 2021. The series originally ran from 2006-2013.
Showtime Entertainment president Gary Levine said: "We would only revisit this unique character if we could find a creative take that was truly worthy of the brilliant, original series.
"Well, I am happy to report that Clyde Phillips and Michael C Hall have found it, and we can't wait to shoot it and show it to the world."
Michael C Hall earned five Primetime Emmy nominations for Dexter, and won a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award but he has seemingly agreed with fans before that the ending was not as satisfactory as it could have been.
Image: Courtesey of Showtime/¬©Showtime) Courtesey of Showtime/¬©Showtime)
Based on the 2004 novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay, as well as other titles in the book series, Michael is hoping to bring a better finale to the story that gained a huge following.
The finale left the title character starting again as a lumberjack in Oregon after faking his own death and many felt this was out of character to how he had been across the eight series.
The ending was defended by showrunner Scott Buck at the time, who told Entertainment Weekly : "Even if I don’t write an episode, I’m still in charge. I take full responsibility. We all work cohesively as a team.
"If people think the final episode stood out, it’s probably because it’s been sitting in my mind for so long. It’s a difficult question to answer."
Image: Christian Weber/ Showtime) Christian Weber/ Showtime)
Executive producer Sara Colleton added: "I try not to read any of the blogs because then I become paralysed.
"If they knew how much we agonised internally about everything... if we then tried to factor in an assortment of opinions it would dilute the process."
Michael himself sympathised with fans, telling IGN : "I honestly find it to be a pretty dark ending, and I think it upset a lot of people.
"Certainly, the shakiness of certain aspects of the eighth season maybe made that ending less palatable to people.
"I don't think people were ready to be told that, because they were already feeling a sense of ambivalence for the show.
"But the idea that he imprisons himself in a prison of his own making I think is fitting [for the character]."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Rooney 'in line to become Derby boss' with Cocu on brink of Rams sack

Wayne Rooney is on the brink of becoming the next Derby County manager with Phillip Cocu on the verge of being sacked .
It follows a shoddy start to the season from the Rams , who are 20th in the Championship .
Club chief Mel Morris had ambitions of his team making a go at promotion this season .
But one win in four has left Derby on the wrong end of the table and sums up a largely tepid spell under Cocu .
The Pride Park outfit ended last season in 10th but finished the campaign with four losses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has carried over into the new season , and Cocu 's time could be up .
According to The Sun , Morris has seen enough and the writing is on the wall for the Dutchman .
And in a shock twist of fate , he is prepared to hand Rooney the reins despite him still being a player for the club .
The 34-year-old , who is club captain , only signed for the Rams in a surprise move in January .
Ironically , it was Rooney who most likely kept Cocu in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them the win over Norwich .
But a poor result against Watford will spell the end for the ex-PSV manager .
However , Rooney does not have all his coaching badges from the FA yet - meaning Derby would have to hire a fully-qualified coach alongside him .
The Sun report that this would be former boss John Gregory , who last managed the club in 2003 .
The 66-year-old 's most recent venture was in India , where he coached Chennaiyin .
It would not be the first time Morris has turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lampard his first job as a coach .
The Chelsea legend took Derby to the play-off final , where they were beaten by Aston Villa , before moving to the Blues .
Rooney has always insisted he is looking to become a manager , and upon his arrival in Derbyshire earlier this year , he said : “ I ’ ve always been interested in it .
“ When Louis van Gaal was manager at United , Ryan Giggs was analysing the opponents and I used to go in there for a few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already managed when he took charge of the England team for Soccer Aid .

Wayne Rooney could be on the verge of landing his managerial job as Derby County chief Mel Morris prepares to wield the axe on Phillip Cocu after a poor start to the season
Wayne Rooney 'in line to become Derby boss' with Phillip Cocu on brink of Rams sack
Wayne Rooney is on the brink of becoming the next Derby County manager with Phillip Cocu on the verge of being sacked.
It follows a shoddy start to the season from the Rams, who are 20th in the Championship.
Club chief Mel Morris had ambitions of his team making a go at promotion this season.
But one win in four has left Derby on the wrong end of the table and sums up a largely tepid spell under Cocu.
The Pride Park outfit ended last season in 10th but finished the campaign with four losses on the bounce.
And that form has carried over into the new season, and Cocu's time could be up.
Image: Adam Hughes / SWNS) Adam Hughes / SWNS)
According to The Sun, Morris has seen enough and the writing is on the wall for the Dutchman.
And in a shock twist of fate, he is prepared to hand Rooney the reins despite him still being a player for the club.
The 34-year-old, who is club captain, only signed for the Rams in a surprise move in January.
Ironically, it was Rooney who most likely kept Cocu in a job after his last-gasp free-kick gave them the win over Norwich.
But a poor result against Watford will spell the end for the ex-PSV manager.
However, Rooney does not have all his coaching badges from the FA yet - meaning Derby would have to hire a fully-qualified coach alongside him.
The Sun report that this would be former boss John Gregory, who last managed the club in 2003.
Image: PA) PA)
The 66-year-old's most recent venture was in India, where he coached Chennaiyin.
It would not be the first time Morris has turned to inexperience for managers, giving Frank Lampard his first job as a coach.
The Chelsea legend took Derby to the play-off final, where they were beaten by Aston Villa, before moving to the Blues.
Rooney has always insisted he is looking to become a manager, and upon his arrival in Derbyshire earlier this year, he said: “I’ve always been interested in it.
“When Louis van Gaal was manager at United, Ryan Giggs was analysing the opponents and I used to go in there for a few hours after training.”
Rooney has technically already managed when he took charge of the England team for Soccer Aid.


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thedailymirror--2020-10-14--Patients hit by 'debilitating' long Covid may have 'four different syndromes'

Academics have warned so-called 'long Covid ' could actually be four different syndromes .
They predicted a rise in the number of people suffering `` debilitating '' long-term after-effects of a Covid-19 infection .
Health officials have estimated that 60,000 people could be suffering with long-term after effects of Covid-19 .
The academics say some people are still suffering symptoms seven months after infection and those who had a mild illness at the start can have worse ongoing symptoms than patients who needed intensive care treatment .
Even children can suffer , the researchers added Meanwhile , some people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' that `` move around the body '' .
Researchers from the National Institute for Health Research , who reviewed the available evidence , said it can not be assumed that people who are at lower risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19 are also at low risk of ongoing Covid .
Academics said that more work is needed to help those who are suffering as they said that many are `` not believed '' when they seek help .
Meanwhile , others may have suffered permanent organ damage .
Some have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffer an illness linked to one part of the body - such as the respiratory system , the brain , cardiovascular system and heart , the kidneys , the gut , the liver or skin - which later abates only for new symptoms to arise in a different part of the body .
Such a wide range of symptoms , and different presentations of illness , mean that it is hard for doctors to diagnose , which means that it is equally difficult for patients to access the appropriate care , they added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not like the term `` long Covid '' because it may mean that some patients who are struggling with ongoing after-effects are being missed .
Ongoing Covid may not be one illness but four different syndromes , they added .
These have been broadly categorised as : post intensive care syndrome , post viral fatigue syndrome , permanent organ damage and long term Covid syndrome .
Some may suffer these simultaneously .
They called for anyone who believes they are suffering long-term after-effects to be logged as such in their NHS records , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach of a `` working diagnosis '' to help those in need .
Academics stressed that the understanding of the effects are still at an early stage as they called on people living with the after-effects to get involved with research .
Dr Elaine Maxwell , review author , said : `` We know from a number of surveys both in the UK and across the world , that a significant number of people experience ongoing effects after a Covid-19 infection .
`` The list of symptoms is huge and covers every part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We heard from people who are still unable to work , study or care for dependents several months after their initial infection .
`` We believe that the term 'long Covid ' is being used as a capsule for more than one syndrome , possibly up to four .
`` And we believe that the lack of distinction between these syndromes may explain the challenges people are having in being believed and accessing services .
`` Some people experience classic post critical illness symptoms , others experience fatigue and brain fog in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fatigue syndrome .
`` Some people have clear evidence of permanent organ damage caused by the virus , particularly lung damage and heart damage .
`` But a significant group have debilitating symptoms that do not fit any of those three categories .
They describe the rollercoaster of symptoms that move around the body . ''
She added that for some people there are `` real '' psychological and mental health issues including anxiety and depression .
Understanding the differences between the syndromes is vital for helping patients recover , she added .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ongoing effects need to be ungently filled so people can get the best support .
`` There is likely to be a rise in the number of people with long Covid in coming months , '' she added .
`` People without a clear diagnosis told us they 're often not believed by health services .
`` Those who have been diagnosed and not always recognised in other parts of the service .
`` We were told as recently as last week , as someone who has been diagnosed by their GP @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now in month seven ( of illness ) , called an ambulance because a new symptom and fainting and dizziness , and was told by the ambulance crews that it was caused by a panic attack . ''
She added that some people with a mild infection may have worse ongoing symptoms that those most critically ill. '' There are people who never had any support in hospital , never had a test , have no record of ever having had Covid , except their own personal history .
They may be suffering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 21 days , '' said Dr Maxwell .
And some people who were in intensive care have no ongoing symptoms , she added .
Dr Maxwell continued : `` The reason we do n't like the term ( long Covid ) is because we think it 's too vague .
`` We recognise long haul is an American term , long Covid tends to be the British .
`` And the thing that everybody has in common is that they are experiencing debilitating systems over a long period of time .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ within that .
And if you just use one overarching term you miss the distinctions , and that has implications both for research but also for advice that people are given . ''

Researchers say even kids and young people who might have only mild coronavirus symptoms can suffer from they believe could be four different conditions in the aftermath
Patients hit by 'debilitating' long Covid may have 'four different syndromes'
Academics have warned so-called 'long Covid' could actually be four different syndromes.
They predicted a rise in the number of people suffering "debilitating" long-term after-effects of a Covid-19 infection.
Health officials have estimated that 60,000 people could be suffering with long-term after effects of Covid-19.
The academics say some people are still suffering symptoms seven months after infection and those who had a mild illness at the start can have worse ongoing symptoms than patients who needed intensive care treatment.
Even children can suffer, the researchers added
Meanwhile, some people are living with a "rollercoaster of symptoms" that "move around the body".
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Researchers from the National Institute for Health Research, who reviewed the available evidence, said it cannot be assumed that people who are at lower risk of severe illness and death from Covid-19 are also at low risk of ongoing Covid.
Academics said that more work is needed to help those who are suffering as they said that many are "not believed" when they seek help.
Ongoing symptoms can include breathlessness, chronic fatigue, "brain fog", anxiety and stress.
Meanwhile, others may have suffered permanent organ damage.
Some have reported "floating" symptoms whereby they suffer an illness linked to one part of the body - such as the respiratory system, the brain, cardiovascular system and heart, the kidneys, the gut, the liver or skin - which later abates only for new symptoms to arise in a different part of the body.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Such a wide range of symptoms, and different presentations of illness, mean that it is hard for doctors to diagnose, which means that it is equally difficult for patients to access the appropriate care, they added.
They also said that they did not like the term "long Covid" because it may mean that some patients who are struggling with ongoing after-effects are being missed.
Ongoing Covid may not be one illness but four different syndromes, they added.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
These have been broadly categorised as: post intensive care syndrome, post viral fatigue syndrome, permanent organ damage and long term Covid syndrome.
Some may suffer these simultaneously.
They called for anyone who believes they are suffering long-term after-effects to be logged as such in their NHS records, and the health service should adopt an approach of a "working diagnosis" to help those in need.
Academics stressed that the understanding of the effects are still at an early stage as they called on people living with the after-effects to get involved with research.
Dr Elaine Maxwell, review author, said: "We know from a number of surveys both in the UK and across the world, that a significant number of people experience ongoing effects after a Covid-19 infection.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"The list of symptoms is huge and covers every part of the body and brain.
"We heard from people who are still unable to work, study or care for dependents several months after their initial infection.
"We believe that the term 'long Covid' is being used as a capsule for more than one syndrome, possibly up to four.
"And we believe that the lack of distinction between these syndromes may explain the challenges people are having in being believed and accessing services.
"Some people experience classic post critical illness symptoms, others experience fatigue and brain fog in a way that's consistent with post viral fatigue syndrome.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Some people have clear evidence of permanent organ damage caused by the virus, particularly lung damage and heart damage.
"But a significant group have debilitating symptoms that do not fit any of those three categories. They describe the rollercoaster of symptoms that move around the body."
She added that for some people there are "real" psychological and mental health issues including anxiety and depression.
Understanding the differences between the syndromes is vital for helping patients recover, she added.
She said the gaps in knowledge about the ongoing effects need to be ungently filled so people can get the best support.
"There is likely to be a rise in the number of people with long Covid in coming months," she added.
"People without a clear diagnosis told us they're often not believed by health services.
"Those who have been diagnosed and not always recognised in other parts of the service.
"We were told as recently as last week, as someone who has been diagnosed by their GP as having long Covid, who's now in month seven (of illness), called an ambulance because a new symptom and fainting and dizziness, and was told by the ambulance crews that it was caused by a panic attack."
She added that some people with a mild infection may have worse ongoing symptoms that those most critically ill.
"There are people who never had any support in hospital, never had a test, have no record of ever having had Covid, except their own personal history. They may be suffering far more than somebody who's ventilated for 21 days," said Dr Maxwell.
And some people who were in intensive care have no ongoing symptoms, she added.
Dr Maxwell continued: "The reason we don't like the term (long Covid) is because we think it's too vague.
"We recognise long haul is an American term, long Covid tends to be the British.
"And the thing that everybody has in common is that they are experiencing debilitating systems over a long period of time.
"But our point is there are subdivisions within that. And if you just use one overarching term you miss the distinctions, and that has implications both for research but also for advice that people are given."