thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Arsene Wenger names his two favourites for the Champions League ahead of restart

Arsene Wenger has labelled Manchester City and PSG as his two Champions League favourites despite picking holes in the Parisians .
Europe 's elite club competition will restart next week when City look to progress past Real Madrid .
Several clubs still have last 16 ties to finish off after Covid-19 bought the season to a halt in March .
But with a host of quality teams still remaining Wenger believes either the French champions or Pep Guardiola 's side are best suited to lift the trophy in Lisbon .
He told Europe1 : `` I think that there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of very , very , very high level and that they are still among the two , three best in Europe .
`` For me , Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are the two favorites ( of the Champions League ) on their potential '' City have struggled to make inroads since Guardiola took over with two last eight appearances their best showing to date .
The Catalan has twice won the competition with Barcelona but is looking to recognise the dreams of the Etihad hierarchy .
PSG themselves have found success on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by despite also being blessed with millions courtesy of their Qatari owners .
Thomas Tuchel is now at the helm and the Ligue 1 side have been handed a more favouralne draw on paper in the shape of Italian minnows Atlanta .
But Wenger does not believe the current PSG outfit are as polished as they were several years ago .
He added : `` Afterwards , when you play in a match against Atlético Madrid ( potential opponent of PSG in the semi-finals ) or against Atalanta , anything can happen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ less strong than they were 3-4 years ago .
In the overall structure , they were perhaps a little more complete 3-4 years ago , at all times .
The competition ( within the team ) was also stronger . ''

The Champions League will resume this week with all roads heading to Lisbon and Arsene Wenger has named Man City and PSG as the competition's favourites
Arsene Wenger names his two favourites for the Champions League ahead of restart
Arsene Wenger has labelled Manchester City and PSG as his two Champions League favourites despite picking holes in the Parisians.
Europe's elite club competition will restart next week when City look to progress past Real Madrid.
Several clubs still have last 16 ties to finish off after Covid-19 bought the season to a halt in March.
But with a host of quality teams still remaining Wenger believes either the French champions or Pep Guardiola's side are best suited to lift the trophy in Lisbon.
He told Europe1 : "I think that there is an overall fall in the European level of very, very, very high level and that they are still among the two, three best in Europe.
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"For me, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are the two favorites (of the Champions League) on their potential"
City have struggled to make inroads since Guardiola took over with two last eight appearances their best showing to date.
The Catalan has twice won the competition with Barcelona but is looking to recognise the dreams of the Etihad hierarchy.
PSG themselves have found success on Europe's biggest stage hard to come by despite also being blessed with millions courtesy of their Qatari owners.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Thomas Tuchel is now at the helm and the Ligue 1 side have been handed a more favouralne draw on paper in the shape of Italian minnows Atlanta.
But Wenger does not believe the current PSG outfit are as polished as they were several years ago.
He added: "Afterwards, when you play in a match against Atlético Madrid (potential opponent of PSG in the semi-finals) or against Atalanta, anything can happen.
"I honestly find them a little less strong than they were 3-4 years ago. In the overall structure, they were perhaps a little more complete 3-4 years ago, at all times. The competition (within the team) was also stronger."


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Charlie Gard's mum to give birth to a baby 'any day now' after losing first son

The mum of tragic Charlie Gard is ready to give birth to a baby boy 'any day now ' three years after losing her terminally ill son .
Connie Yates and partner Chris Gard tearfully gave up their legal battle to keep their 11-month-old child alive in July 2017 , with his condition having deteriorated too far .
At the time , the devastated parents said their first born might have been able to live normally despite a rare syndrome if he had received experimental US treatment earlier but too much time had been `` wasted '' .
And as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ welcome her second child , she admitted she 's `` definitely more nervous and excited than before '' .
Speaking to the Daily Mail , the care worker from Bedfont , south-west London , said : `` This time we are more aware of the things that can go wrong , and so it is hard not to worry .
`` Right now , he ’ s safe , in my tummy .
I ’ ll be terrified when he comes out , and takes his first breath , until I know everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` speaks to the baby bump all the time '' , with the postman , 36 , admitting he is worried about feelings of guilt .
`` It may sound silly but I can ’ t help worry about what will happen when his brother comes along – will I feel guilty to imagine Charlie looking down on us , being a happy family , so in love with his little sibling ? ''
he said .
However , he added he appreciates the couple are `` very lucky '' to have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The so far unnamed Baby Gard stood a one in four chance of being born with the same illness as his brother - however , tests show he is free of the syndrome .
Charlie had a rare genetic condition causing progressive muscle weakness and brain damage and his parents had sought to send him to the United States to undergo therapy , in a campaign backed by US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis .
Britain ’ s courts , backed by the European Court of Human Rights , refused permission , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any realistic prospect of helping the child .
“ We have decided to let our son go , ” had told London ’ s High Court three summers ago .
“ Charlie did have a real chance of getting better .
Now we will never know what would have happened if he got treatment .
”

The parents of tragic Charlie Gard, who died at 11 months old in 2017 after being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, admit they are excited but have worries about their second child, due in a matter of days
Charlie Gard's mum to give birth to a baby boy 'any day now' after losing first son
The mum of tragic Charlie Gard is ready to give birth to a baby boy 'any day now' three years after losing her terminally ill son.
Connie Yates and partner Chris Gard tearfully gave up their legal battle to keep their 11-month-old child alive in July 2017, with his condition having deteriorated too far.
At the time, the devastated parents said their first born might have been able to live normally despite a rare syndrome if he had received experimental US treatment earlier but too much time had been "wasted".
And as Miss Yates, 34, prepares to welcome her second child, she admitted she's "definitely more nervous and excited than before".
Speaking to the Daily Mail, the care worker from Bedfont, south-west London, said: "This time we are more aware of the things that can go wrong, and so it is hard not to worry.
Image: Connie Yates/Instagram) Connie Yates/Instagram)
"Right now, he’s safe, in my tummy. I’ll be terrified when he comes out, and takes his first breath, until I know everything is OK."
She said Mr Gard "speaks to the baby bump all the time", with the postman, 36, admitting he is worried about feelings of guilt.
Image: PA) PA)
"It may sound silly but I can’t help worry about what will happen when his brother comes along – will I feel guilty to imagine Charlie looking down on us, being a happy family, so in love with his little sibling?" he said.
However, he added he appreciates the couple are "very lucky" to have been given a "second chance".
The so far unnamed Baby Gard stood a one in four chance of being born with the same illness as his brother - however, tests show he is free of the syndrome.
Image: PA) PA)
Charlie had a rare genetic condition causing progressive muscle weakness and brain damage and his parents had sought to send him to the United States to undergo therapy, in a campaign backed by US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis.
Britain’s courts, backed by the European Court of Human Rights, refused permission, saying it would prolong his suffering without any realistic prospect of helping the child.
“We have decided to let our son go,” had told London’s High Court three summers ago.
“Charlie did have a real chance of getting better. Now we will never know what would have happened if he got treatment.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'will never cooperate with police'

The lawyer for Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner says his client will 'never speak with investigators ' as he has `` nothing to hide '' .
Friedrich Fulscher defended his client 's silence over the allegations - saying it is is his fundamental right .
`` The prosecutors office has to prove that a suspect has committed a crime , and not the suspect prove that he has n't , '' Mr Fulscher said .
`` Before our client starts to cooperate with the prosecutor 's office , you could order holy water as a long drink in hell .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , is the man responsible for the disappearance of Madeline McCann in 2007 .
They say a phone belonging to the career criminal was allegedly used in the vicinity of the Portugal resort at the time of her disappearance .
But Fulscher - who was hired by Brueckner two months ago - says he is is yet to be presented with evidence of the phone call by detectives .
He also claimed that even if it was made by Brueckner it does n't prove he is guilty .
`` You ca n't say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phone was logged to this tower that he was standing near to the apartment of Madeleine McCann 's disappearance , '' Mr Fulscher told 9News .
`` He could have been 20 kilometres away . ''
He added : `` The media has described my client as a monster , when we speak he is very calm and friendly . ''
Dozens of officers descended on an allotment Brueckner used to rent in Hanover on Tuesday where they conducted a major search .
But Fulscher claimed this was intended to `` influence '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the excavation of the home was “ an act of pure desperation '' .
They excavated the site using sniffer dogs as well as penetrating radar and drones .
Brueckner is currently serving a prison sentence for drug offences in a German jail and is due out in January .
He has yet to face sentence for raping a 72-year-old woman in Portugal in 2005 .
He has previously denied involvement in the McCann case .

Friedrich Fulscher defended his client's silence over the allegations and said that "you could order holy water as a long drink in hell" before his client starts to cooperate with the prosecutor's office
Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner 'will never cooperate with police'
The lawyer for Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner says his client will 'never speak with investigators' as he has "nothing to hide".
Friedrich Fulscher defended his client's silence over the allegations and says it is his fundamental right.
"The prosecutors office has to prove that a suspect has committed a crime, and not the suspect prove that he hasn't," Mr Fulscher said.
"Before our client starts to cooperate with the prosecutor's office, you could order holy water as a long drink in hell."
German prosecutors believe Brueckner, 43, is the man responsible for the disappearance of Madeline McCann in 2007.
Image: 9News) 9News)
They say a phone belonging to the career criminal was allegedly used in the vicinity of the Portugal resort at the time of her disappearance.
But Fulscher - who was hired by Brueckner two months ago - says he is is yet to be presented with evidence of the phone call by detectives.
He also claimed that even if it was made by Brueckner it doesn't prove he is guilty.
Image: 9News) 9News)
"You can't say because of the fact that this cell phone was logged to this tower that he was standing near to the apartment of Madeleine McCann's disappearance," Mr Fulscher told 9News.
"He could have been 20 kilometres away."
He added: "The media has described my client as a monster, when we speak he is very calm and friendly."
Dozens of officers descended on an allotment Brueckner used to rent in Hanover on Tuesday where they conducted a major search.
But Fulscher claimed this was intended to "influence" public opinion.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The lawyer earlier said that the excavation of the home was “an act of pure desperation".
They excavated the site using sniffer dogs as well as penetrating radar and drones.
Brueckner is currently serving a prison sentence for drug offences in a German jail and is due out in January.
He has yet to face sentence for raping a 72-year-old woman in Portugal in 2005.
He has previously denied involvement in the McCann case.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Arsenal's FA Cup triumph offers Mikel Arteta hope for a brighter future

Mikel Arteta set about making a culture change when he took over as Arsenal manager .
To bring in a stronger mentality , a togetherness , a winning mentality , to make them harder to beat , more resilient and better defensively after years of being a soft touch .
This FA Cup success has shown that , in the space of eight months , Arteta is already making inroads but there is one thing that he has not been able to change .
That is the love affair with the FA Cup because this was the 14th time Arsenal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already the most successful team in the competition ’ s history and have now gone one better .
Lifting the trophy underlined the progress Arteta has made but bigger proof was in the way that , after going 1-0 down , they did not crumble but showed a new determination and resolve to come back .
The FA Cup was vital in terms of being a passport into Europe and providing new funds and fresh hope of strengthening and rebuilding this squad .
But the way they achieved it , from outsmarting Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much for Chelsea in the final , shows that Arsenal are moving in the right direction under Arteta .
The respect the players have for Arteta was there for all to see in the togetherness of the post match celebrations and the way they listened to his instructions in the first drinks break when the momentum changed from Chelsea being to Arsenal taking charge .
“ You mentioned the spirit and I am so proud of how we have been able to get through it , ” said Arteta .
“ When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ great spirit for the staff and players at the club .
“ Hopefully they can see what we are trying to do and they can be involved even more .
There is still a lot of work to do .
But I am very proud of what the players have done and how far they have come .
“ It is a great group of lads to manage .
We know our strengths and weaknesses but we know the effort and commitment we have put in every training session and in every game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what you want.
” There were many big performances .
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ’ s coolness from the penalty spot and supremely composed second goal .
David Luiz completely dominated Olivier Giroud who has been such a driving force in the closing weeks of the season .
Ainsley Maitland-Niles was an unsung hero , Hector Bellerin ’ s charge forward for the winning goal , Kieran Tierney and Emiliano Martinez were excellent again and yet , quietly and so assured , it was another player who perhaps best embodies Arteta ’ s turnaround .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when Arteta arrived , unpopular after his bitter fall out with the fans and as ostracised as Mesut Ozil and Matteo Guendouzi find themselves now .
But Xhaka is proof that if you buy into Arteta ’ s philosophy then anything is possible .
Xhaka is now the player that Arsenal thought they were buying in the first place .
A commanding midfielder who is clearly being coached and drilled so that he is disciplined and his midfield axis with Dani Ceballos has become a key component thanks to the manager .
Arteta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good example but the players have to be willing and they have to have the personality and the work rate he has .
“ You need to have faith and courage to face the problem and slowly start to knock down the wall and start to enjoy the profession in the way he deserves .
“ We were just there to support him a little bit and to give him a little bit of advice and we were right behind him .
The rest was up to him and he deserved credit for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry for Chelsea in the end .
Anything that could go wrong , did go wrong .
Christian Pulisic was outstanding early on , scored the opener and Arsenal found him impossible to pick up but then he went off injured just after half time .
Cesar Azpilicueta ’ s clumsy challenge for Aubameyang to concede a silly penalty , then he got injured .
Mateo Kovacic being sent off for two bookings ( the second of which was ridiculously harsh ) and Pedro suffering a nasty shoulder injury late on .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but they have fought so hard over the past few months to earn it .

Mikel Arteta has led Arsenal impressively since being appointed in December and sealed an excellent first season with FA Cup success at Wembley as he plots the Gunners' rise
Mikel Arteta set about making a culture change when he took over as Arsenal manager.
To bring in a stronger mentality, a togetherness, a winning mentality, to make them harder to beat, more resilient and better defensively after years of being a soft touch.
This FA Cup success has shown that, in the space of eight months, Arteta is already making inroads but there is one thing that he has not been able to change.
That is the love affair with the FA Cup because this was the 14th time Arsenal have won the trophy. They were already the most successful team in the competition’s history and have now gone one better.
Lifting the trophy underlined the progress Arteta has made but bigger proof was in the way that, after going 1-0 down, they did not crumble but showed a new determination and resolve to come back.
The FA Cup was vital in terms of being a passport into Europe and providing new funds and fresh hope of strengthening and rebuilding this squad.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But the way they achieved it, from outsmarting Manchester City in the semi final to having too much for Chelsea in the final, shows that Arsenal are moving in the right direction under Arteta.
The respect the players have for Arteta was there for all to see in the togetherness of the post match celebrations and the way they listened to his instructions in the first drinks break when the momentum changed from Chelsea being to Arsenal taking charge.
“You mentioned the spirit and I am so proud of how we have been able to get through it,” said Arteta. “When you win things, it creates a great spirit for the staff and players at the club.
“Hopefully they can see what we are trying to do and they can be involved even more. There is still a lot of work to do. But I am very proud of what the players have done and how far they have come.
“It is a great group of lads to manage. We know our strengths and weaknesses but we know the effort and commitment we have put in every training session and in every game. As a manager, this is what you want.”
Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
There were many big performances. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s coolness from the penalty spot and supremely composed second goal. David Luiz completely dominated Olivier Giroud who has been such a driving force in the closing weeks of the season.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles was an unsung hero, Hector Bellerin’s charge forward for the winning goal, Kieran Tierney and Emiliano Martinez were excellent again and yet, quietly and so assured, it was another player who perhaps best embodies Arteta’s turnaround.
Granit Xhaka was on his way out when Arteta arrived, unpopular after his bitter fall out with the fans and as ostracised as Mesut Ozil and Matteo Guendouzi find themselves now. But Xhaka is proof that if you buy into Arteta’s philosophy then anything is possible.
Xhaka is now the player that Arsenal thought they were buying in the first place. A commanding midfielder who is clearly being coached and drilled so that he is disciplined and his midfield axis with Dani Ceballos has become a key component thanks to the manager.
Image: Cath Ivill/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Cath Ivill/NMC/Pool/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
Arteta said: “Granit is a really good example but the players have to be willing and they have to have the personality and the work rate he has.
“You need to have faith and courage to face the problem and slowly start to knock down the wall and start to enjoy the profession in the way he deserves.
“We were just there to support him a little bit and to give him a little bit of advice and we were right behind him. The rest was up to him and he deserved credit for that.”
You actually had to feel sorry for Chelsea in the end. Anything that could go wrong, did go wrong. Christian Pulisic was outstanding early on, scored the opener and Arsenal found him impossible to pick up but then he went off injured just after half time.
Cesar Azpilicueta’s clumsy challenge for Aubameyang to concede a silly penalty, then he got injured. Mateo Kovacic being sent off for two bookings (the second of which was ridiculously harsh) and Pedro suffering a nasty shoulder injury late on.
The luck was on Arsenal’s side but they have fought so hard over the past few months to earn it.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Kanye seen boarding flight in Wyoming with son Saint after tense Kim 'fight'

Kanye West has been seen boarding a plane with four-year-old son Saint as it appears that he is leaving Wyoming .
The 43-year-old rapper has been holed up at his ranch in Cody ever since his wild first campaign event for his presidential bid a few weeks ago .
Since then he has had two huge Twitter rants and a very public , intense meeting with his wife Kim Kardashian , just days after he claimed that he had wanted to divorce her .
It had been reported that Kim had advised Kanye to stay away until he was feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram that he is amid a bipolar episode and needed `` compassion . ''
Kanye and Saint were seen separately on the steps up to the private jet on a landing strip in Cody on Sunday .
While Saint was the only one of the Kardashian children that was spotted boarding the plane , Hollywood Life has reported that the jet had left Los Angeles in the morning , so it could be that Kim and the rest of the family were already on board .
In the photos , Saint is seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the steps to the plane and is pointing towards the photographers in one shot .
It comes at the end of a week in which Kim was seen in tears while having a tense meeting with her husband as they looked to find a way forward with their marriage .
A source had told Hollywood Life that Kim had been focusing on `` protecting her kids '' while Kanye took issue with her and Keeping Up With The Kardashians momager Kris Jenner in a series of damaging tweets .
The source said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her life day by day now .
Her priority is protecting her kids .
This is hard on her . ''
The source continued : `` She reaches out to Kanye daily .
He ’ s surrounding himself by friends and she ’ s surrounded by a small circle of friends and her family .
`` She ’ d go to Wyoming if he asked her to .
He was ignoring a lot of her calls and texts and told her to stay in LA . ''
Before the meeting , Kanye had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hitting out at her on social media .
He wrote on July 25 : `` I would like to apologise to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter .
`` I did not cover her like she has covered me .
To Kim I want to say I know I hurt you .
Please forgive me .
`` Thank you for always being there for me . ''
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Kanye West has been pictured boarding a plane after he left his ranch in Wyoming along with his four-year-old son Saint in the aftermath of his tense meeting with Kim
Kanye West has been seen boarding a plane with four-year-old son Saint as it appears that he is leaving Wyoming.
The 43-year-old rapper has been holed up at his ranch in Cody ever since his wild first campaign event for his presidential bid a few weeks ago.
Since then he has had two huge Twitter rants and a very public, intense meeting with his wife Kim Kardashian, just days after he claimed that he had wanted to divorce her.
It had been reported that Kim had advised Kanye to stay away until he was feeling "ready" with her saying on Instagram that he is amid a bipolar episode and needed "compassion."
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Kanye and Saint were seen separately on the steps up to the private jet on a landing strip in Cody on Sunday.
While Saint was the only one of the Kardashian children that was spotted boarding the plane, Hollywood Life has reported that the jet had left Los Angeles in the morning, so it could be that Kim and the rest of the family were already on board.
In the photos, Saint is seen just ahead of a family associate on the steps to the plane and is pointing towards the photographers in one shot.
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It comes at the end of a week in which Kim was seen in tears while having a tense meeting with her husband as they looked to find a way forward with their marriage.
A source had told Hollywood Life that Kim had been focusing on "protecting her kids" while Kanye took issue with her and Keeping Up With The Kardashians momager Kris Jenner in a series of damaging tweets.
The source said: “Kim is just taking everything in her life day by day now. Her priority is protecting her kids. This is hard on her."
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The source continued: "She reaches out to Kanye daily. He’s surrounding himself by friends and she’s surrounded by a small circle of friends and her family.
"She’d go to Wyoming if he asked her to. He was ignoring a lot of her calls and texts and told her to stay in LA."
Before the meeting, Kanye had made a public apology to Kim for hitting out at her on social media.
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He wrote on July 25: "I would like to apologise to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter.
"I did not cover her like she has covered me. To Kim I want to say I know I hurt you. Please forgive me.
"Thank you for always being there for me."
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thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Barcelona's Coutinho transfer desperation grows amid financial woes

Barcelona have missed out on over £700m of income this season according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu .
The Catalan club have been hit massively by the coronavirus pandemic and have been left counting their losses .
Huge fees have been spent on player recruitment in recent years and offloading some of their star names could be a way to cut their losses .
Bartomeu has already confessed that they will have to review how and where they spend their money if the current climate continues .
`` In the 2020-21 season we expected to post 1.1 bn euros @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that , '' he said .
`` If the situation of the pandemic does n't improve , there will be no spectators , no museum , no stores open , and money will continue to be lost .
`` It forces us to be very rigorous in management : we must review which investments are essential and which can wait . ''
The financial situation at the Nou Camp could further their need to offload Philippe Coutinho on a permanent basis .
The Brazilian has struggled to deliver regularly enough following his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He was loaned out to Bayern Munich this term but the Germans do not want to make his signing a permanent one .
Coutinho 's agent Kia Joorabchian though admits the playmaker is keen on a Premier League return if such an avenue opens up .
“ Because the Champions League is going to run all the way until August 23 , I think it will be difficult for players like Coutinho to make any commitment or move until that date , ” Joorabchian told talkSPORT .
“ He has the Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to qualify for the next round [ against Chelsea ] , and then he could play Barcelona , believe it or not .
“ After the Champions League , it ’ s not been a secret that he wants to come back to the Premier League if he can .
He loves playing in the Premier League and is adored in the Premier League .
“ It is one of his priorities… but he is also not against staying at Barcelona , so it is very much open .
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Barcelona's finances have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic as they plot their summer transfer business and their huge losses could increase their need to sell Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona have missed out on over £700m of income this season according to club president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
The Catalan club have been hit massively by the coronavirus pandemic and have been left counting their losses.
Huge fees have been spent on player recruitment in recent years and offloading some of their star names could be a way to cut their losses.
Bartomeu has already confessed that they will have to review how and where they spend their money if the current climate continues.
"In the 2020-21 season we expected to post 1.1 bn euros, but we'll have 30% of that," he said.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"If the situation of the pandemic doesn't improve, there will be no spectators, no museum, no stores open, and money will continue to be lost.
"It forces us to be very rigorous in management: we must review which investments are essential and which can wait."
The financial situation at the Nou Camp could further their need to offload Philippe Coutinho on a permanent basis.
The Brazilian has struggled to deliver regularly enough following his mega money move from Liverpool in 2018.
He was loaned out to Bayern Munich this term but the Germans do not want to make his signing a permanent one.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Coutinho's agent Kia Joorabchian though admits the playmaker is keen on a Premier League return if such an avenue opens up.
“Because the Champions League is going to run all the way until August 23, I think it will be difficult for players like Coutinho to make any commitment or move until that date,” Joorabchian told talkSPORT.
“He has the Champions League at the moment and they have to qualify for the next round [against Chelsea ], and then he could play Barcelona, believe it or not.
“After the Champions League, it’s not been a secret that he wants to come back to the Premier League if he can. He loves playing in the Premier League and is adored in the Premier League.
“It is one of his priorities… but he is also not against staying at Barcelona, so it is very much open.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Huge party of 200 drunken teenagers with tables of booze broken up in underpass

A huge party of 200 drunken teenagers `` not adhering to any social distancing '' rules was broken up by police .
Concerned residents in Santry , north Dublin , made multiple calls to a local Garda station on Saturday , with officers moving in to bring the `` large gathering '' to an abrupt end .
The party was taking place in an underpass .
A photo showing a table full of `` abandoned '' bottles of alcohol was shared on social media following the incident , reports Dublin Live .
Officers are said to have `` attempted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them and their families about the health risks of such a gathering during the coronavirus pandemic .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE The full Garda statement read : `` On 01/08/20 , The Community Policing Team from Santry Garda Station responded to calls from local residents of a large gathering of youths in the vicinity .
`` Gardai located the party at a local underpass with approximately 200 teenagers drinking and not adhering to any social distancing or health advice as per HSE guidelines .
`` Below is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the youths .
Gardai attempted to engage with these youths and advise of the potential health ramifications for them , their families and the wider community of large gatherings such as these during the current COVID-19 pandemic .
`` An Garda Siochana continue to work with all in the community to ensure a safter and healthier future for all . ''
There have been 12,574 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Dublin and 1,763 deaths across Ireland .
On Sunday there were no further deaths but 53 more cases of Covid-19 confirmed there .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 80 % are among people under 45 , with 25 in Dublin .
Acting chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn said the source of transmission for more than 90 % of cases reported on Sunday has been identified .
`` This is a positive development in light of the number of cases reported over the past few days , '' he added .

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Police shared an image of some of the bottles of alcohol abandoned by the youths after they were dispersed from the "large gathering" in an underpass in Santry, north Dublin on Saturday
Huge party of 200 drunken teenagers with tables of alcohol broken up in underpass
A huge party of 200 drunken teenagers "not adhering to any social distancing" rules was broken up by police.
Concerned residents in Santry, north Dublin, made multiple calls to a local Garda station on Saturday, with officers moving in to bring the "large gathering" to an abrupt end.
The party was taking place in an underpass.
A photo showing a table full of "abandoned" bottles of alcohol was shared on social media following the incident, reports Dublin Live.
Officers are said to have "attempted to engage" with the youths to advise them and their families about the health risks of such a gathering during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The full Garda statement read: "On 01/08/20, The Community Policing Team from Santry Garda Station responded to calls from local residents of a large gathering of youths in the vicinity.
"Gardai located the party at a local underpass with approximately 200 teenagers drinking and not adhering to any social distancing or health advice as per HSE guidelines.
"Below is a sample of the Alcohol abandoned by the youths. Gardai attempted to engage with these youths and advise of the potential health ramifications for them, their families and the wider community of large gatherings such as these during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
"An Garda Siochana continue to work with all in the community to ensure a safter and healthier future for all."
There have been 12,574 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Dublin and 1,763 deaths across Ireland.
On Sunday there were no further deaths but 53 more cases of Covid-19 confirmed there.
Of all of the latest deaths, 80% are among people under 45, with 25 in Dublin.
Acting chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn said the source of transmission for more than 90% of cases reported on Sunday has been identified.
"This is a positive development in light of the number of cases reported over the past few days," he added.


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thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Sir David Attenborough teaming up with rapper Dave for new Planet Earth project

Sir David Attenborough is teaming up with rapper Dave for his next project .
Planet Earth : A Celebration will air this summer and is hoped to boost the nation ’ s mood at “ a time of international uncertainty ” .
Sir David has recorded a new narration for the programme - his first natural history show to air this year .
Meanwhile Brit and Mercury Award winning rapper Dave , a classically trained musician , has played the grand piano with the BBC Concert Orchestra for the soundtrack .
Composer Hans Zimmer has also worked on the BBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rearranging the original scores .
The programme will feature eight sequences taken from the BBC ’ s popular documentaries Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II .
From Blue Planet II , they include an octopus fighting off a shark by pushing their arms into the gills to suffocate the predator .
The one-off programme will also feature bird eating fish - giant trevallies propelling themselves out of the water to catch sea birds in mid-air .
Highlights from Planet Earth II include the famous scene in which a newly-hatched marine iguana is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme will look at how “ animals overcome adversity to survive and thrive in some of the world ’ s most challenging environments - offering a message of hope to humanity ” .
Dave said : “ I ’ ve always been fan of powerful natural history documentaries .
This is a programme where nature and music come together.
” BBC director-general Lord Tony Hall said : “ This thrilling journey around the world promises to lift everyone ’ s spirits.
” The BBC Concert Orchestra has worked on soundtracks for the series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Orchestra director Andrew Connolly said : “ To bring the Concert Orchestra out of lockdown in order to create new music with Dave and Hans Zimmer for Planet Earth : A Celebration was very special , and that feeling of coming together is at the heart of our performance.
” During Dave ’ s Brit awards performance earlier this year , the rapper called PM Boris Johnson a racist .
He collected the Album of the Year award for his record , Psychodrama .

Sir David has recorded a new narration for the programme and Mercury Award winning rapper Dave has played the grand piano with the BBC Concert Orchestra for the soundtrack
Sir David Attenborough teaming up with rapper Dave for new Planet Earth project
Sir David Attenborough is teaming up with rapper Dave for his next project.
Planet Earth: A Celebration will air this summer and is hoped to boost the nation’s mood at “a time of international uncertainty”.
Sir David has recorded a new narration for the programme - his first natural history show to air this year.
Meanwhile Brit and Mercury Award winning rapper Dave, a classically trained musician, has played the grand piano with the BBC Concert Orchestra for the soundtrack.
Composer Hans Zimmer has also worked on the BBC One special, creating new compositions and rearranging the original scores.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The programme will feature eight sequences taken from the BBC’s popular documentaries Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II.
From Blue Planet II, they include an octopus fighting off a shark by pushing their arms into the gills to suffocate the predator.
The one-off programme will also feature bird eating fish - giant trevallies propelling themselves out of the water to catch sea birds in mid-air.
Highlights from Planet Earth II include the famous scene in which a newly-hatched marine iguana is chased by snakes.
The BBC One programme will look at how “animals overcome adversity to survive and thrive in some of the world’s most challenging environments - offering a message of hope to humanity”.
Dave said: “I’ve always been fan of powerful natural history documentaries. This is a programme where nature and music come together.”
BBC director-general Lord Tony Hall said: “This thrilling journey around the world promises to lift everyone’s spirits.”
The BBC Concert Orchestra has worked on soundtracks for the series from the original 2001 Blue Planet.
Orchestra director Andrew Connolly said: “To bring the Concert Orchestra out of lockdown in order to create new music with Dave and Hans Zimmer for Planet Earth: A Celebration was very special, and that feeling of coming together is at the heart of our performance.”
During Dave’s Brit awards performance earlier this year, the rapper called PM Boris Johnson a racist. He collected the Album of the Year award for his record, Psychodrama.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Coronavirus tests with 90-minute results set to transform Covid-19 battle in UK

Two tests which can detect coronavirus and flu – and promise results in 90 minutes – are to be rolled out in hospitals , care homes and laboratories .
The swab and DNA tests will help deal with the virus in winter , helping ordinary Brits work out what could be making them poorly and helping prioritise the correct treatment .
It will also help people continue normal lives , as they wo n't need to self isolate if they test negative for coronavirus - as coughs and colds become more common in the wintry weather , the Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new swab tests will be available from next week across adult care settings and laboratories .
Millions more of the tests , supplied by Oxford Nanopore , are set to be rolled out later in the year .
Meanwhile , thousands of DNA test machines , which have already been used in eight London hospitals and can analyse nose swabs , will be rolled out across NHS hospitals from September .
Some 5,000 machines , supplied by DnaNudge , will provide 5.8 million tests in the coming months , the department said .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Millions of new rapid coronavirus tests will provide on-the-spot results in under 90 minutes , helping us to break chains of transmission quickly .
“ The fact these tests can detect flu as well as Covid-19 will be hugely beneficial as we head into winter , so patients can follow the right advice to protect themselves and others . ''
Professor Chris Toumazou , co-founder of DnaNudge and founder of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London , said : “ The DnaNudge team worked with incredible speed and skill during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this highly accurate , rapid Covid-19 test , which requires absolutely no laboratory or pipettes and can be deployed anywhere with a direct sample-to-result in around just over an hour .
”

The swab and DNA tests will help deal with the virus in winter, helping ordinary Brits work out what could be making them poorly and helping prioritise the correct treatment
Two tests which can detect coronavirus and flu – and promise results in 90 minutes – are to be rolled out in hospitals, care homes and laboratories.
The swab and DNA tests will help deal with the virus in winter, helping ordinary Brits work out what could be making them poorly and helping prioritise the correct treatment.
It will also help people continue normal lives, as they won't need to self isolate if they test negative for coronavirus - as coughs and colds become more common in the wintry weather, the Department of Health said.
Almost half a million new swab tests will be available from next week across adult care settings and laboratories.
Millions more of the tests, supplied by Oxford Nanopore, are set to be rolled out later in the year.
Image: Asadour Guzelian) Asadour Guzelian)
Meanwhile, thousands of DNA test machines, which have already been used in eight London hospitals and can analyse nose swabs, will be rolled out across NHS hospitals from September.
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Some 5,000 machines, supplied by DnaNudge, will provide 5.8 million tests in the coming months, the department said.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Millions of new rapid coronavirus tests will provide on-the-spot results in under 90 minutes, helping us to break chains of transmission quickly.
“The fact these tests can detect flu as well as Covid-19 will be hugely beneficial as we head into winter, so patients can follow the right advice to protect themselves and others."
Professor Chris Toumazou, co-founder of DnaNudge and founder of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at Imperial College London, said: “The DnaNudge team worked with incredible speed and skill during the peak of the pandemic to deliver this highly accurate, rapid Covid-19 test, which requires absolutely no laboratory or pipettes and can be deployed anywhere with a direct sample-to-result in around just over an hour.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Arsenal ready to offload nine stars including Lacazette to raise transfer funds

Arsenal could offload up to nine first team stars this summer , one of which is Alexandre Lacazette , as Mikel Arteta looks to raise funds .
The Spaniard has been hugely impressive since taking over at the Emirates in December and is set to lead a summer overhaul .
FA Cup success on Saturday has helped add £30m for the north Londoners as they secured a spot in the Europa League .
But Arteta knows he is working on a minimal budget and will have to sell players if he wants to secure his targets .
A host of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were heading towards the exit door having failed to match expectations or fallen out of favour .
Sokratis , Matteo Guendouzi , Lucas Torreira , Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Sead Kolasinac could all be heading for pastures new , reports the Daily Mail .
While Lacazette and Hector Bellerin could both be moved on if an appropriate offer is made despite being regulars in the Gunners first team .
The Frenchman was signed for a hefty fee in Arsene Wenger 's final year , but has been behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the pecking order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their star striker who scored both their goals at Wembley .
Arteta is keen to add Atletico Madrid 's Thomas Partey and a new central defender despite welcoming William Saliba to the Emirates .
A permanent deal for Dani Ceballos is also on the agenda with the midfielder set for talks with parent club Real Madrid .
And the former Manchester City No 2 said that their FA Cup success should assist with their summer business .
He said : `` I have presented my vision and my plans and all together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the club in the best possible position .
“ I know how important it was as we needed to be in Europe .
It is a must for our club and financially because it is a bigger step forward in order to allow us to do more things in the future and have a better structure financially .
“ I am very pleased for both things - winning the trophy and having the option to play in Europe .
”

Mikel Arteta has just led Arsenal to FA Cup success and is ready to sell up to nine players in the transfer market with Alexandre Lacazette potentially being shown the exit door
Arsenal could offload up to nine first team stars this summer, one of which is Alexandre Lacazette, as Mikel Arteta looks to raise funds.
The Spaniard has been hugely impressive since taking over at the Emirates in December and is set to lead a summer overhaul.
FA Cup success on Saturday has helped add £30m for the north Londoners as they secured a spot in the Europa League.
But Arteta knows he is working on a minimal budget and will have to sell players if he wants to secure his targets.
A host of players have long looked as if they were heading towards the exit door having failed to match expectations or fallen out of favour.
Image: Holly Allison/TPI/Shutterstock) Holly Allison/TPI/Shutterstock)
Sokratis, Matteo Guendouzi, Lucas Torreira, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Sead Kolasinac could all be heading for pastures new, reports the Daily Mail.
While Lacazette and Hector Bellerin could both be moved on if an appropriate offer is made despite being regulars in the Gunners first team.
The Frenchman was signed for a hefty fee in Arsene Wenger's final year, but has been behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the pecking order.
Arsenal are desperate to keep hold of their star striker who scored both their goals at Wembley.
Arteta is keen to add Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey and a new central defender despite welcoming William Saliba to the Emirates.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
A permanent deal for Dani Ceballos is also on the agenda with the midfielder set for talks with parent club Real Madrid.
And the former Manchester City No 2 said that their FA Cup success should assist with their summer business.
He said: "I have presented my vision and my plans and all together we will try our best to get the club in the best possible position.
“I know how important it was as we needed to be in Europe. It is a must for our club and financially because it is a bigger step forward in order to allow us to do more things in the future and have a better structure financially.
“I am very pleased for both things - winning the trophy and having the option to play in Europe.”


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Thieves steal birthday presents worth £500 for two-year-old boy

A mum from Leeds has been left heartbroken after burglars ruined her little boy 's birthday by stealing all his presents .
Sasha Thomas of Whinmoor , Leeds was devastated after burglars broke into her garage and stole the Toy Story presents she had saved up for her son over months , including buying some hard-to-get ones from the US .
The hard-working 33-year-old had been saving for months to give Luca the best birthday she could afford , reports Leeds Live .
But the burglars broke into her garage , left all the expensive tools and items and only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Sasha , who is originally from Plymouth , said : `` I 've worked so hard to give Luca , who is Toy Story-mad , a lovely birthday and then this happens .
`` On July 31 my partner , Andrew , asked if I had been in the garage as it was slightly ajar .
I said : 'no ' and then we found out what had happened .
`` Our house is so small that the garage was the only place we could keep everything for Luca .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and I had spent £500 on giving him the best birthday I could .
`` Luca 's gifts were all in Disney bags and boxes - but the entire lot was gone .
Sasha has been in touch with West Yorkshire Police about the robbery , but is n't holding out much hope of getting the presents back .
`` I 'm on furlough still and with such short time I 'll never afford to replace these things , '' she said .
`` Going to the back of my garage yesterday and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make my boy 's day special broke my heart .
`` Our electric drill and power tools were n't taken .
We had lots of expensive things in there yet they only targeted my son 's gifts . ''
An old friend of hers from Devon , Claire Mayne , has now set up a GoFundMe site to raise £500 so Sasha can try to replace the presents and already £150 has been raised by kind-hearted wellwishers .

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Sasha Thomas from Whinmoor, Leeds was left heartbroken when her son's Toy Story birthday presents worth £500 were all stolen from her garage
A mum from Leeds has been left heartbroken after burglars ruined her little boy's birthday by stealing all his presents.
Sasha Thomas of Whinmoor, Leeds was devastated after burglars broke into her garage and stole the Toy Story presents she had saved up for her son over months, including buying some hard-to-get ones from the US.
The hard-working 33-year-old had been saving for months to give Luca the best birthday she could afford, reports Leeds Live.
But the burglars broke into her garage, left all the expensive tools and items and only took little Luca’s birthday toys.
Image: LeedsLive WS) LeedsLive WS)
Sasha, who is originally from Plymouth, said: "I've worked so hard to give Luca, who is Toy Story-mad, a lovely birthday and then this happens.
"On July 31 my partner, Andrew, asked if I had been in the garage as it was slightly ajar. I said: 'no' and then we found out what had happened.
"Our house is so small that the garage was the only place we could keep everything for Luca.
"It's his second birthday on 31 August and I had spent £500 on giving him the best birthday I could.
"Luca's gifts were all in Disney bags and boxes - but the entire lot was gone.
Sasha has been in touch with West Yorkshire Police about the robbery, but isn't holding out much hope of getting the presents back.
"I'm on furlough still and with such short time I'll never afford to replace these things," she said.
"Going to the back of my garage yesterday and seeing everything I'd saved for to make my boy's day special broke my heart.
"Our electric drill and power tools weren't taken. We had lots of expensive things in there yet they only targeted my son's gifts."
An old friend of hers from Devon, Claire Mayne, has now set up a GoFundMe site to raise £500 so Sasha can try to replace the presents and already £150 has been raised by kind-hearted wellwishers.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Shop puts up sign telling customers not to cover their faces inside

A shop in Derbyshire has told customers they ca n't cover their faces in store despite the new rules requiring people to wear face masks in shops to prevent the spread of Covid-19 .
A Nisa shop in Danesmoor , near Chesterfield , has put a sign in its window telling customers not to cover their faces in store for `` security reasons '' .
Since July 24 , face coverings have been mandatory in shops and supermarkets after the Government brought in new regulations to curb the spread of coronavirus .
However , the sign at the Chesterfield Nisa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( sic ) : `` For security reasons , pls do not cover your face or head in this shop . ''
According to the manager of the store , who did not want to be named , he is allowing people to wear masks inside , reports Derbyshire Live .
Explaining the reason behind the sign , he said : `` I am allowing people to wear masks - maybe I 've worded the sign badly - but we get a lot of shoplifting and if they 've got a mask on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` What if someone comes in with a knife and threatens my staff , but they 're wearing a mask ?
What am I meant to do ?
If someone 's wearing a hood , I ask them to take it down .
`` No-one seems to have thought of the security of people working in shops in all this .
We do get shoplifting here and , on the last occasion , the guy was wearing a mask .
`` Am I meant to just keep losing money ?
I 've now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The shopkeeper says when the pandemic started spreading in the UK , he started wearing a mask early on after reading the virus was airborne .
But he says he was `` ridiculed for it '' and believes `` we should 've been wearing them from the start , but only now , after the horse has bolted , have the new rules come in '' .
He added : `` If people want to wear a mask or face covering for health or religious reasons , then that 's not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wording of the sign to reflect that .
`` When I 've told people wearing a mask they do n't need to , they generally say 'good ' and take it off .
I think a lot of people are more worried about getting fined than catching the virus . ''
Inside the store this afternoon , August 2 , a queue of around 10 people were waiting to be served and none were wearing masks , including the shop worker .
As they were leaving the store , two teenagers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` were n't bothered '' about not wearing a mask and `` did n't care '' about the sign .
A shopper who asked to be named only as `` Keith '' , aged 57 , bought a four pack of San Miguel and was wearing a mask when he came out the store .
He said : `` I think people should do as they 're told .
`` I 'm used to living in Thailand and following their government - you do n't disobey the rules there .
`` I did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the shop ; I thought it was law that you had to wear a mask . ''
According to government regulations , people found flouting the masks rules could face a fine of £100 , reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days .

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A manager of a Nisa shop in Danesmoor, near Chesterfield has told customers not to cover their faces despite the government's face mask rules
Shop puts up sign telling customers not to cover their faces 'for security reasons'
A shop in Derbyshire has told customers they can't cover their faces in store despite the new rules requiring people to wear face masks in shops to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
A Nisa shop in Danesmoor, near Chesterfield, has put a sign in its window telling customers not to cover their faces in store for "security reasons".
Since July 24, face coverings have been mandatory in shops and supermarkets after the Government brought in new regulations to curb the spread of coronavirus.
However, the sign at the Chesterfield Nisa, written in capital letters, reads (sic): "For security reasons, pls do not cover your face or head in this shop."
According to the manager of the store, who did not want to be named, he is allowing people to wear masks inside, reports Derbyshire Live.
Explaining the reason behind the sign, he said: "I am allowing people to wear masks - maybe I've worded the sign badly - but we get a lot of shoplifting and if they've got a mask on, I can't prosecute them.
Image: DerbyShireLive WS) DerbyShireLive WS)
"What if someone comes in with a knife and threatens my staff, but they're wearing a mask? What am I meant to do? If someone's wearing a hood, I ask them to take it down.
"No-one seems to have thought of the security of people working in shops in all this. We do get shoplifting here and, on the last occasion, the guy was wearing a mask.
"Am I meant to just keep losing money? I've now been made to feel like the criminal."
The shopkeeper says when the pandemic started spreading in the UK, he started wearing a mask early on after reading the virus was airborne.
But he says he was "ridiculed for it" and believes "we should've been wearing them from the start, but only now, after the horse has bolted, have the new rules come in".
He added: "If people want to wear a mask or face covering for health or religious reasons, then that's not a problem; I'll be changing the wording of the sign to reflect that.
"When I've told people wearing a mask they don't need to, they generally say 'good' and take it off. I think a lot of people are more worried about getting fined than catching the virus."
Inside the store this afternoon, August 2, a queue of around 10 people were waiting to be served and none were wearing masks, including the shop worker.
As they were leaving the store, two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, said they "weren't bothered" about not wearing a mask and "didn't care" about the sign.
A shopper who asked to be named only as "Keith", aged 57, bought a four pack of San Miguel and was wearing a mask when he came out the store.
He said: "I think people should do as they're told.
"I'm used to living in Thailand and following their government - you don't disobey the rules there.
"I didn't see the sign before I went in the shop; I thought it was law that you had to wear a mask."
According to government regulations, people found flouting the masks rules could face a fine of £100, reduced to £50 if paid within 14 days.


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Linda and Anne Nolan told sisters about their cancer battles at the same time

Linda and Anne Nolan have revealed the heartbreaking news that they are both battling cancer at the same time .
The sisters , who are both part of pop group The Nolans , are fighting the disease that killed their sister Bernie seven years ago when she was just 52-years-old .
Linda has been diagnosed with incurable cancer which has been discovered in her liver .
The pop star has now opened up on how she broke the news to her famous sisters .
The 61-year-old previously won a battle with breast cancer in 2006 and a year later , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arm before secondary cancer had been located in her pelvis in 2017 .
Her older sister Anne , 69 , has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer , with the most serious being stage four .
Linda and Anne received their devastating diagnoses within days of each other .
They came just a few days after the close sisters finished filming for their hit TV series The Nolans Go Cruising .
Opening up to The Sun about how they broke the news to their beloved sisters Coleen and Maureen , Linda insisted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hint of humour .
The former pop star explained : `` We laughed and we cried really .
It ’ s hysterical .
“ Forget the Chemical Brothers , we ’ ve become the Chemo Sisters.
” Since receiving the life-changing news , Linda and Anne have endured a gruelling round of chemotherapy together at Blackpool ’ s Victoria Hospital .
The pair have also lost their signature big hair .
Although the sisters have been dealt with their cancer battles , they have vowed to beat their sicknesses .
While Linda @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the positives in their lives at the moment , both sisters have shared their fears around death .
Mum-of-two Anne admitted that she was scared about the prospect of losing her life to cancer .
The sobbing star told The Sun : `` I don ’ t want to die .
I love my life so much .
“ I love my daughters , my grandchildren , my friends , all my family .
“ I want to live for as long as I possibly can .
I am scared of dying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in God , I ’ m still scared . ''
Maureen Nolan has now moved in with Anne to take care of her , while Linda is staying at Denise 's house .
The sisters are both having six rounds of the treatment in total .
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Nolan sisters Linda and Anne have shared the devastating news that they are both battling cancer at the same time
Tragic moment Linda and Anne Nolan told sisters about cancer battles at the same time
Linda and Anne Nolan have revealed the heartbreaking news that they are both battling cancer at the same time.
The sisters, who are both part of pop group The Nolans, are fighting the disease that killed their sister Bernie seven years ago when she was just 52-years-old.
Linda has been diagnosed with incurable cancer which has been discovered in her liver.
The pop star has now opened up on how she broke the news to her famous sisters.
The 61-year-old previously won a battle with breast cancer in 2006 and a year later, she survived cellulitis and lymphoedema in her arm before secondary cancer had been located in her pelvis in 2017.
Image: Sunday Mirror) Sunday Mirror)
Her older sister Anne, 69, has been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer, with the most serious being stage four.
Linda and Anne received their devastating diagnoses within days of each other.
They came just a few days after the close sisters finished filming for their hit TV series The Nolans Go Cruising.
Opening up to The Sun about how they broke the news to their beloved sisters Coleen and Maureen, Linda insisted that she delivered the devastating news with a hint of humour.
Image: PA) PA)
The former pop star explained: "We laughed and we cried really. It’s hysterical.
“Forget the Chemical Brothers, we’ve become the Chemo Sisters.”
Since receiving the life-changing news, Linda and Anne have endured a gruelling round of chemotherapy together at Blackpool’s Victoria Hospital.
The pair have also lost their signature big hair.
Image: Quest Red) Quest Red)
Although the sisters have been dealt with their cancer battles, they have vowed to beat their sicknesses.
While Linda and Anne are determined to focus on all the positives in their lives at the moment, both sisters have shared their fears around death.
Mum-of-two Anne admitted that she was scared about the prospect of losing her life to cancer.
The sobbing star told The Sun: "I don’t want to die. I love my life so much.
Image: Steve Meddle/REX) Steve Meddle/REX)
“I love my daughters, my grandchildren, my friends, all my family.
“I want to live for as long as I possibly can. I am scared of dying as well. Even though I believe in God, I’m still scared."
Maureen Nolan has now moved in with Anne to take care of her, while Linda is staying at Denise's house.
The sisters are both having six rounds of the treatment in total.
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thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Pulisic provides injury update after tearful withdrawal from FA Cup final

Christian Pulisic has promised to be `` back in no time '' after the hamstring injury which forced him off the pitch in the FA Cup final .
The American had opened the scoring for Chelsea in Saturday 's behind closed doors final against Arsenal when he fired home after just five minutes of the match .
But it was the Gunners who fought back to win their 14th FA Cup thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's brace either side of half-time .
Pulisic was carried off in the opening stages of the second half when he pulled a hamstring as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite appearing to be in obvious pain , the former Borussia Dortmund man still attempted a shot at Emiliano Martinez 's goal before falling to the turf in agony and making a tearful withdrawal from the pitch .
Chelsea also saw Cesar Azpilicueta forced off with a hamstring injury in the first half , while winger Pedro , who had replaced Pulisic , suffered a shoulder injury in the closing moments of the match .
The injuries have left the Blues short of cover ahead of the second leg of their Champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weekend , which they 'll enter 3-0 down from the first leg .
“ I ’ m not thinking too much about [ next week ] , ” Blues boss Frank Lampard told BBC Sport after the match .
“ We were below par .
Two hamstrings , one dislocated shoulder , we lost Willian yesterday , [ N ’ Golo ] Kante was not fit for this game , it was only if we needed him and Ruben Loftus-Cheek was out .
“ We ’ re at the end of a long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excuse , but it felt like it came to a tipping point a bit today.
” Pulisic issued an update on his condition on Sunday , posting a picture of himself celebrating his goal on Instagram .
He wrote : `` Gave it everything we had .
Wasn ’ t our day.. thank you guys for your support I ’ ll be back in no time . ''

The Chelsea attacker opened the scoring for the Blues in Saturday's final against Arsenal at Wembley, but it was the Gunners who ended up lifting the trophy
Christian Pulisic has promised to be "back in no time" after the hamstring injury which forced him off the pitch in the FA Cup final.
The American had opened the scoring for Chelsea in Saturday's behind closed doors final against Arsenal when he fired home after just five minutes of the match.
But it was the Gunners who fought back to win their 14th FA Cup thanks to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's brace either side of half-time.
Pulisic was carried off in the opening stages of the second half when he pulled a hamstring as he bore down on the Gunners goal.
Despite appearing to be in obvious pain, the former Borussia Dortmund man still attempted a shot at Emiliano Martinez's goal before falling to the turf in agony and making a tearful withdrawal from the pitch.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Chelsea also saw Cesar Azpilicueta forced off with a hamstring injury in the first half, while winger Pedro, who had replaced Pulisic, suffered a shoulder injury in the closing moments of the match.
The injuries have left the Blues short of cover ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash against Bayern Munich next weekend, which they'll enter 3-0 down from the first leg.
“I’m not thinking too much about [next week],” Blues boss Frank Lampard told BBC Sport after the match.
Image: Instagram - cmpulisic) Instagram - cmpulisic)
“We were below par. Two hamstrings, one dislocated shoulder, we lost Willian yesterday, [N’Golo] Kante was not fit for this game, it was only if we needed him and Ruben Loftus-Cheek was out.
“We’re at the end of a long season – it’s not an excuse, but it felt like it came to a tipping point a bit today.”
Pulisic issued an update on his condition on Sunday, posting a picture of himself celebrating his goal on Instagram.
He wrote: "Gave it everything we had. Wasn’t our day.. thank you guys for your support I’ll be back in no time."


thedailymirror--2020-08-02--Dani Harmer set to return as Tracy Beaker for brand new BBC series 15 years on

Dani Harmer is set to reprise her role as the iconic Tracy Beaker when the series returns to the BBC .
The child star , who is now 31-years-old will finally be back on the small screen in the exciting new series called My Mum Tracy Beaker .
The upcoming series will be based on Jacqueline Wilson ’ s book of the same name .
In a turn of events many years on from when she was a brazen pre-teen , it will show Tracy as a single mum to her 12-year-old daughter Jess .
Opening up about her return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ household name , Dani insisted that she was over the moon .
The talented actress told The Sun that she could not wait to get back into the iconic role due to the fact she is a huge fan of the much-loved show herself .
`` I can ’ t wait to return again to the role of Tracy .
I 'm a fan myself .
`` I want to know what happens next and where this journey takes her .
Being a mother , I know how much it changes you .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grown up version of gobby Tracy , that does n't means she has completely lost all of her sass .
The proud mum insisted that the new series does n't go without one of her characters classic insults including her famous catchphrase 'bog off ' .
Dani explained : `` I ’ m looking forward to seeing how it has changed Tracy but still keeping her the same feisty , strong female lead that people know and love '' .
The story , which is aimed at both adults who loved the book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's daughter , Jess ' perspective .
While fans are in complete meltdown over the fact that Dani is making an epic comeback , it has still not been revealed whether the actresses old co-stars will be joining her in the new series .
The Story of Tracy Beaker aired on the BBC from 2002 to 2005 .
The spin-off , Tracy Beaker Returns , followed on the network from 2010 to 2012 .
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Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer is set to return to her iconic BBC character 15 years after series ended
Dani Harmer set to return as Tracy Beaker for brand new BBC series 15 years on
Dani Harmer is set to reprise her role as the iconic Tracy Beaker when the series returns to the BBC.
The child star, who is now 31-years-old will finally be back on the small screen in the exciting new series called My Mum Tracy Beaker.
The upcoming series will be based on Jacqueline Wilson’s book of the same name.
In a turn of events many years on from when she was a brazen pre-teen, it will show Tracy as a single mum to her 12-year-old daughter Jess.
Opening up about her return to the role that made her a household name, Dani insisted that she was over the moon.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The talented actress told The Sun that she could not wait to get back into the iconic role due to the fact she is a huge fan of the much-loved show herself.
"I can’t wait to return again to the role of Tracy. I'm a fan myself.
"I want to know what happens next and where this journey takes her. Being a mother, I know how much it changes you."
Although Dani will be playing a grown up version of gobby Tracy, that doesn't means she has completely lost all of her sass.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The proud mum insisted that the new series doesn't go without one of her characters classic insults including her famous catchphrase 'bog off'.
Dani explained: "I’m looking forward to seeing how it has changed Tracy but still keeping her the same feisty, strong female lead that people know and love".
The story, which is aimed at both adults who loved the book and children, is told from Tracy's daughter, Jess' perspective.
While fans are in complete meltdown over the fact that Dani is making an epic comeback, it has still not been revealed whether the actresses old co-stars will be joining her in the new series.
The Story of Tracy Beaker aired on the BBC from 2002 to 2005.
The spin-off, Tracy Beaker Returns, followed on the network from 2010 to 2012.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Spanish minister says UK could lift Balearic and Canary Islands quarantine today

Spain ’ s tourism minister Reyes Maroto has said that the Britain may lift its quarantine on travellers returning from the Balearic and Canary islands today .
In an interview with La Sexta television , Maroto said her government had sent new date , which she hopes will prompt the British government to drop its quarantine measures .
Brits jetting overseas to mainland Spain or the Canary and Balearic Islands must self-isolate for 14 days upon return .
Initially holidaymakers could still visit the islands , which includes popular destinations Majorca , Tenerife and Lanzarote but the Foreign Office later @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now Ms Maroto say she is convinced that quarantine measures will be lifted very soon .
In the interview , the tourism minister said that UK tourists would be safe .
She told La Sexta : `` It is a decision of the British authorities , but we have given them all the arguments so that they can trust that their tourists are safe in Spanish destinations . '
`` If it is not the decision we expect , we will continue working with them , ' she added .
`` For us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the destination open with the United Kingdom , which is our main issuing market .
`` We have the best protocols and are highly valued by the tourists themselves , who have transferred to their government that they feel safe in Spain . ''

Spain's tourism minister has said that Brits returning from the Balearic and Canary islands may soon not have to self-isolate for 14 days after visiting the popular destinations
Spain’s tourism minister Reyes Maroto has claimed that the UK government could lift its quarantine on travellers returning from the Balearic and Canary islands today.
In an interview with La Sexta television, Maroto claimed that her government had sent new data, which she hopes would prompt the British government to drop its quarantine measures.
The minister said she was convinced that quarantine measures will be lifted very soon.
She told La Sexta : "It is a decision of the British authorities, but we have given them all the arguments so that they can trust that their tourists are safe in Spanish destinations.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
"If it is not the decision we expect, we will continue working with them.
"For us, the best news is to have the destination open with the United Kingdom, which is our main issuing market.
"We have the best protocols and are highly valued by the tourists themselves, who have transferred to their government that they feel safe in Spain."
But a UK government source said there were no current plans to change quarantine for travellers from Spain and no change will happen today.
While quarantine measures are reviewed regularly as routine, the source told the Mirror: "There is no decision made and it’s certainly not happening in the immediate future.”
They stressed again there was no decision at all on whether to change quarantine rules and added: “It’s not going to happen today."
Brits jetting overseas to mainland Spain or the Canary and Balearic Islands must self-isolate for 14 days upon return.
Initially holidaymakers could still visit the islands, which includes popular destinations Majorca, Tenerife and Lanzarote but the Foreign Office later advised against non-essential travel there too.
The popular holiday destination now has 109,701 active coronavirus infections - with 3,092 recorded on Friday, the biggest jump since the country ended lockdown.
Earlier today, President of the Canaries said he was confident that the government would axe the rule for the islands, which has a much lower rate of infection.
Officials have issued the claims as estimates show that Spain's tourism sector faces a £65billion hit this summer as the new travel ban damages the economy further.
It comes as Boris Johnson has warned there are signs of a "second wave" of coronavirus in Europe.
Speaking during a visit to Nottingham last week, the PM said: "What we have to do is take swift and decisive action where we think that the risks are starting to bubble up again.
"Let's be absolutely clear about what's happening in Europe, amongst some of our European friends, I'm afraid you are starting to see in some places the signs of a second wave of the pandemic."


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--Borussia Dortmund transfer strategy blasted amid Sancho to  Man Utd negotiations

Bayern Munich ’ s outspoken honorary president Uli Hoeness has taken aim at Borussia Dortmund over their transfer strategy .
And he has gone so far as to question whether BVB chiefs just see their young stars as `` objects for sale '' .
Dortmund have received plenty of plaudits in recent years for their ability to scout and sign young talent , persuading the likes of Ousmane Dembele , Christian Pulisic , Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho to join them at young ages .
This summer they have done so again , with 17-year-old Jude Bellingham rejecting Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dembele and Pulisic are among a number of talents , including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , who were subsequently sold on for huge money , making Dortmund considerable profits .
Sancho is set to be next , as the German side negotiate with Manchester United over a potential £105million transfer .
However , amid the ins and outs , they have lagged behind Bundesliga behemoth Bayern throughout , and in recent years have failed to mount a sustained title challenge , leaving Bayern to dominate .
And while their transfer strategy has been applauded , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some pointed remarks , in which he insinuates Dortmund buy players merely as commodities - in stark contrast to Bayern .
`` If Dortmund buy a highly talented player and he plays well , you can hear a few months later - either from the club itself or from others - that he will be an object of sale at some point , '' Hoeness said in an interview with FAZ .
`` How is a player supposed to absorb the DNA of a club 100 percent if he feels that he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not like that with us at all .
`` We sign players to play for Bayern München , and never just for business reasons . ''
Last season Dortmund 's title challenge all but ended with defeat to Hansi Flick 's men at the Westfalenstadion after the Bundesliga restart .
According to Hoeness , that 's the way things will always be , until Dortmund 's signings are n't predicated on future sales .
`` As long as Dortmund do n't change this strategy , I do n't think they will get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in important games .
`` Our players must have the feeling that they will be at Bayern forever . ''
Citing the arrival of Bellingham , who trained with his new teammates on Monday , Hoeness continued : “ The young Bellingham is now being bought and , if he plays well , wait and see how quickly he becomes interested and is spoken about to the outside .
I would n't do that .
`` I would say to the public , but also to my own people : This is our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , he stays .
Even if I get €100million . ''
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip .

Uli Hoeness, the outspoken honorary president of Bayern Munich, isn't shy of upsetting his rivals and his comments on transfer strategy and Jude Bellingham won't go down well at the Westfalenstadion
Bayern Munich’s outspoken honorary president Uli Hoeness has taken aim at Borussia Dortmund over their transfer strategy.
And he has gone so far as to question whether BVB chiefs just see their young stars as "objects for sale".
Dortmund have received plenty of plaudits in recent years for their ability to scout and sign young talent, persuading the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Christian Pulisic, Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho to join them at young ages.
This summer they have done so again, with 17-year-old Jude Bellingham rejecting Manchester United to join them from Birmingham City.
Dembele and Pulisic are among a number of talents, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who were subsequently sold on for huge money, making Dortmund considerable profits.
Sancho is set to be next, as the German side negotiate with Manchester United over a potential £105million transfer.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
However, amid the ins and outs, they have lagged behind Bundesliga behemoth Bayern throughout, and in recent years have failed to mount a sustained title challenge, leaving Bayern to dominate.
And while their transfer strategy has been applauded, Hoeness has now taken aim, with some pointed remarks, in which he insinuates Dortmund buy players merely as commodities - in stark contrast to Bayern.
"If Dortmund buy a highly talented player and he plays well, you can hear a few months later - either from the club itself or from others - that he will be an object of sale at some point," Hoeness said in an interview with FAZ.
"I think that's unwise.
"How is a player supposed to absorb the DNA of a club 100 percent if he feels that he is an object of sale?
"It's not like that with us at all.
"We sign players to play for Bayern München, and never just for business reasons."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Last season Dortmund's title challenge all but ended with defeat to Hansi Flick's men at the Westfalenstadion after the Bundesliga restart.
According to Hoeness, that's the way things will always be, until Dortmund's signings aren't predicated on future sales.
"As long as Dortmund don't change this strategy, I don't think they will get that extra 10 percent to perform well in important games.
"Our players must have the feeling that they will be at Bayern forever."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Citing the arrival of Bellingham, who trained with his new teammates on Monday, Hoeness continued: “The young Bellingham is now being bought and, if he plays well, wait and see how quickly he becomes interested and is spoken about to the outside. I wouldn't do that.
"I would say to the public, but also to my own people: This is our player, and if he plays well, he stays. Even if I get €100million."
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip.


thedailymirror--2020-08-03--There 'might never be a silver bullet treatment' for coronavirus, WHO warns

There 'might never be a silver bullet treatment ' for the coronavirus pandemic , according to the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) .
The Director General of the WHO told a media briefing on Monday that a number of vaccines are now in phase three of clinical trials .
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said they hope we will have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection .
But he said : `` However , there 's no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be . ''
He said that for now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public health measures to control the disease - including testing , isolating and treating patients .
The importance of social distancing , wearing a mask and good hygiene was also stressed .
His remarks came following a meeting of the WHO-convened emergency committee of international experts on Friday .
The medical chief called it a `` sobering moment '' , noting that it came six months after the new coronavirus outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern .
Countries around the world are locked in a race to test and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 .
Last month , early results from human trials of the coronavirus vaccine candidate being developed at the University of Oxford suggested it is safe and induces an immune response .
Meanwhile , some 30,000 volunteers are taking part in a large-scale trial of an experimental vaccine in the US which got under way last Monday .
Dr Tedros said the committee recommended that countries `` participate in relevant clinical trials , and prepare for safe and effective therapeutics and vaccine introduction '' .
He went on : `` We learn every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleased that the world has made progress in identifying treatments that can help people with the most serious forms of Covid-19 recover .
`` Over the past week we 've seen several countries that appeared as though they were past the worst now contending with fresh spikes in cases .
`` However , we 've also seen how some countries , regions or localities that had a high number of cases are now bringing the outbreak under control .
`` A number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection .
`` However , there 's no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be .
`` For now , stopping outbreaks comes down to the basics of public health and disease control .
`` Testing , isolating and treating patients , and tracing and quarantining their contacts .
Do it all .
`` For individuals , it 's about keeping physical distance , wearing a mask , cleaning hands regularly and coughing safely away from others .
Do it all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a weapon which can kill a werewolf or vampire and the term has evolved to mean a miraculous and simple fix to a long-standing and difficult problem .

The Director General of the World Health Organisation said he hopes there will be a number of effective vaccines to help prevent people from infection but he said 'there's no silver bullet and there might never be'
There 'might never be a silver bullet treatment' for coronavirus, WHO warns
There 'might never be a silver bullet treatment' for the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned
The Director General of the WHO told a media briefing on Monday that a number of vaccines are now in phase three of clinical trials.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said they hope we will have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection.
But he said: "However, there's no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be."
He said that for now, stopping outbreaks was down to basic public health measures to control the disease - including testing, isolating and treating patients.
The importance of social distancing, wearing a mask and good hygiene was also stressed.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
His remarks came following a meeting of the WHO-convened emergency committee of international experts on Friday.
The medical chief called it a "sobering moment", noting that it came six months after the new coronavirus outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern.
Countries around the world are locked in a race to test and produce a safe and effective vaccine for Covid-19.
Last month, early results from human trials of the coronavirus vaccine candidate being developed at the University of Oxford suggested it is safe and induces an immune response.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
Meanwhile, some 30,000 volunteers are taking part in a large-scale trial of an experimental vaccine in the US which got under way last Monday.
Dr Tedros said the committee recommended that countries "participate in relevant clinical trials, and prepare for safe and effective therapeutics and vaccine introduction".
He went on: "We learn every day about this virus and I'm pleased that the world has made progress in identifying treatments that can help people with the most serious forms of Covid-19 recover.
Image: Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning) Daily Mirror/Andy Stenning)
"Over the past week we've seen several countries that appeared as though they were past the worst now contending with fresh spikes in cases.
"However, we've also seen how some countries, regions or localities that had a high number of cases are now bringing the outbreak under control.
"A number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials and we all hope to have a number of effective vaccines that can help prevent people from infection.
"However, there's no silver bullet at the moment and there might never be.
"For now, stopping outbreaks comes down to the basics of public health and disease control.
"Testing, isolating and treating patients, and tracing and quarantining their contacts. Do it all.
"For individuals, it's about keeping physical distance, wearing a mask, cleaning hands regularly and coughing safely away from others. Do it all."
In folklore, a silver bullet is a weapon which can kill a werewolf or vampire and the term has evolved to mean a miraculous and simple fix to a long-standing and difficult problem.