thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Holly and Phil express doubt over This Morning's future amid coronavirus

This Morning co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returned to screens today for their usual This Morning slot , but hinted coronavirus might hit the show 's future .
Holly and Phil suggested that the pandemic , which has killed 55 in the UK , will force them off the air for the time being .
Yesterday saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson urge people to avoid unnecessary social contact , work from home if possible and steer clear of pubs and restaurants .
Holly chimed in : `` For now . ''
She went on to try and make light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Happy St Patrick 's Day .
`` It does n't really feel like St Patrick 's Day , '' she added , `` It 's normally such a lovely day , a big celebration . ''
Other big names have been urging fans to take proper measures to avoid the virus and halt its spread , while others have contracted it themselves .
Luther actor Idris Elba announced yesterday that he had tested positive for the virus , named Covid-19 , despite not exhibiting the symptoms .
Taking to Twitter , the star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for Covid-19 .
I feel OK , I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus .
`` Stay home people , and be pragmatic .
I will keep you updated on how I 'm doing .
No panic . ''
Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson also have the bug , diagnosed while filming in Australia .
He wrote : `` Hello , folks .
Rita and I are down here in Australia .
We felt a bit tired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some body aches .
`` Rita had some chills that came and went .
Slight fevers too .
`` To play things right , as is needed in the world right now , we were tested for Coronavirus , and were found to be positive .
`` Well , now .
What to do next ?
The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed .
`` We Hanks will be tested , observed , and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires .
Not much more to it than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 'll keep the world posted and updated .
Take care of yourselves !
Hanx ! ''

Holly and Phil returned to screens this morning but hinted that they may not be on the small screen sometime soon amid coronavirus
This Morning co-hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield returned to screens today for their usual This Morning slot, but hinted coronavirus might hit the show's future.
Holly and Phil suggested that the pandemic, which has killed 55 in the UK, will force them off the air for the time being.
Yesterday saw Prime Minister Boris Johnson urge people to avoid unnecessary social contact, work from home if possible and steer clear of pubs and restaurants.
Greeting viewers, Phil joked: "Still here!"
Holly chimed in: "For now."
She went on to try and make light of the situation by wishing everybody a Happy St Patrick's Day.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"It doesn't really feel like St Patrick's Day," she added, "It's normally such a lovely day, a big celebration."
Other big names have been urging fans to take proper measures to avoid the virus and halt its spread, while others have contracted it themselves.
Luther actor Idris Elba announced yesterday that he had tested positive for the virus, named Covid-19, despite not exhibiting the symptoms.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Taking to Twitter, the star announced: "This morning I tested positive for Covid-19. I feel OK, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus.
"Stay home people, and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I'm doing. No panic."
Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson also have the bug, diagnosed while filming in Australia.
He wrote: "Hello, folks. Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches.
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"Rita had some chills that came and went. Slight fevers too.
"To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for Coronavirus, and were found to be positive.
"Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed.
"We Hanks will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?
"We'll keep the world posted and updated. Take care of yourselves! Hanx!"


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--EE, Vodafone and O2 down - networks crash for frustrated Brits across the UK

They 're some of the most popular mobile networks in the UK , but it appears that EE , Vodafone , O2 , Three and giff gaff are all having issues this morning .
According to Down Detector , the issues at EE started at around 10:35 GMT , and are affecting users across the UK .
While the reason for the outage remains unclear , of those who reported issues , 65 % reported problems with their mobile phone , 18 % with mobile internet , and 16 % could n't access the mobile network .
Meanwhile , there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Vodafone , Three and giff gaff , also starting this morning .
Many frustrated Brits have taken to Twitter to discuss today 's outage .
One user tweeted : `` Is EE down ?
I was in the middle of a call with my mother about half an hour ago , call cut and dropped , and now I ca n't get through to her .
Just keep getting `` call failed '' . ''
Another added : `` Is it just me or are the phone lines down ?
I suddenly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' And one joked : `` I 'm not into # conspiracytheory but with this # CoronavirusOutbreak and now phones down .
Some s*** is going down . ''
The outage is a particular issue for the millions of Brits who have been advised to work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak .
One user tweeted : `` Between the Covid , O2 signal being down and my Sky not working - working from home is going swimmingly .
Losing the plot . ''
Another added : `` Very very bad time for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when people are working from home or even people that need to call doctors etc that don ’ t have a landline ridiculous couldn ’ t of timed it better . ''

According to Down Detector, the issues started at around 10:35 GMT, and are affecting users across the UK
EE, Vodafone, O2, Three and giffgaff down for frustrated Brits across the UK
They're some of the most popular mobile networks in the UK, but it appears that EE, Vodafone, O2, Three and giff gaff are all having issues this morning.
According to Down Detector, the issues at EE started at around 10:35 GMT, and are affecting users across the UK.
While the reason for the outage remains unclear, of those who reported issues, 65% reported problems with their mobile phone, 18% with mobile internet, and 16% couldn't access the mobile network.
Meanwhile, there also appears to be problems with O2, Vodafone, Three and giff gaff, also starting this morning.
Speaking to Mirror Online, a spokesperson for O2 said: "Today the industry experienced an issue that meant some calls between different networks were unable to connect. Specifically, O2, Vodafone and Three were unable to connect to EE and EE customers were unable to connect to O2, Vodafone and Three.
"At a time when the country needs connectivity most, it is important we work together rather than pointing fingers before facts have been determined.
"As this was a problem for a multiple networks, there is a National Emergency Alert for Telecommunications and Ofcom call at 2:30pm this afternoon to determine the route of the issue to ensure this doesn't happen again."
Image: Down Detector) Down Detector)
Many frustrated Brits have taken to Twitter to discuss today's outage.
One user tweeted: "Is EE down? I was in the middle of a call with my mother about half an hour ago, call cut and dropped, and now I can't get through to her. Just keep getting "call failed"."
Another added: "Is it just me or are the phone lines down? I suddenly can't make or receive calls."
And one joked: "I'm not into #conspiracytheory but with this #CoronavirusOutbreak and now phones down. Some s*** is going down."
The outage is a particular issue for the millions of Brits who have been advised to work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak.
One user tweeted: "Between the Covid, O2 signal being down and my Sky not working - working from home is going swimmingly. Losing the plot."
Another added: "Very very bad time for @O2 to go down all over when people are working from home or even people that need to call doctors etc that don’t have a landline ridiculous couldn’t of timed it better."


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Schools may not tell parents about confirmed coronavirus cases, letter says

Your child 's school may not tell you if it has a confirmed case of potentially deadly coronavirus , a letter has suggested .
Liverpool City Council sent a letter to headteachers saying schools will not inform parents or guardians of `` suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus '' unless they are told to do so by health officials .
One furious parent told Mirror Online : `` It is just absolutely disgusting .
It 's basically saying , 'we do n't have to tell the parents anything ' .
It comes as hundreds of thousand of parents and teachers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called for it to immediately close schools to prevent the spread of the flu-like illness , which has killed at least 55 people in Britain .
The National Education Union has written to Boris Johnson demanding schools are closed `` at least for some time and at least in some areas '' .
Have you been affected by coronavirus ?
Email webnews @ mirror.co.uk .
Many parents have decided to keep their children at home and risk a fine , teachers have expressed fears that classrooms could help to fuel the spread of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are planning a # Covid19walkout to protect the guidelines .
As of Tuesday morning , more than 635,000 people have signed a petition urging the Prime Minister to `` close Schools/Colleges down for an appropriate amount of time '' during the pandemic .
Mr Johnson has urged Britons to avoid pubs , restaurants , large gatherings and non-essential travel , but so far has refused to follow the lead of countries such as Ireland , Italy , Spain and France and close schools .
It is estimated that four in ten parents are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home due to their coronavirus fears .
Many teachers have told on social media how they suffer from pre-existing conditions that make them extremely vulnerable to Covid-19 , yet they feel forced to go to work due to the Government 's position .
Teachers have also revealed that they are preparing home learning packs to prepare for a blanket closure .
Meanwhile , Steve Reddy , Liverpool 's director of children and young people 's service , wrote to headteachers to say schools will not inform the parent community of suspected or confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so by Public Health England .
As a copy of the letter circulated on social media , parents feared they would be left in the dark if a pupil or staff member at their child ' school tested positive .
One parent , who has two children enrolled in Liverpool schools , said : `` I was just absolutely disgusted when I read it .
They should be telling us about suspected or confirmed cases .
Schools should be closed . ''
Katharine Birbalsingh , headmistress of Michaela Community School in Wembley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leaders to hit out at Mr Johnson 's policy for being inconsistent .
She tweeted : `` Non-essential contact for everyone except for teachers who should congregate with several hundred or even thousands daily ?
`` I ’ m no virologist but how do I make sense of this to staff ?
Also , dozens/hundreds of parents are too scared to send kids in to school ! ''
She added : `` Hang out all day with several hundred people in corridors a metre and a half wide , but then whatever you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friend for coffee after work as that would be irresponsible .
What is the Government 's advice ?
New guidance was issued on Monday as the outbreak worsened .
Children and staff should stay home if they are unwell with a fever or new , continuous cough .
Schools should send home pupils who have those symptoms .
Schools remain open and pupils and staff who do not have any symptoms should continue to attend as normal .
Public Health England has said that , in most cases , school closures will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a deep clean after positive cases , while others have been forced to shut because so many staff are self-isolating .

A letter to headteachers says schools will not tell parents about "suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus" unless they are told to do so by Public Health England
Coronavirus: Schools may not tell parents about confirmed cases, letter says
Your child's school may not tell you if it has a confirmed case of potentially deadly coronavirus, a letter has suggested.
Liverpool City Council sent a letter to headteachers saying schools will not inform parents or guardians of "suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus" unless they are told to do so by health officials.
One furious parent told Mirror Online: "It is just absolutely disgusting. It's basically saying, 'we don't have to tell the parents anything'."
It comes as hundreds of thousand of parents and teachers condemned the Government's Covid-19 advice and called for it to immediately close schools to prevent the spread of the flu-like illness, which has killed at least 55 people in Britain.
The National Education Union has written to Boris Johnson demanding schools are closed "at least for some time and at least in some areas".
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
Image: ANP/AFP via Getty Images) ANP/AFP via Getty Images)
Many parents have decided to keep their children at home and risk a fine, teachers have expressed fears that classrooms could help to fuel the spread of the virus and pupils on social media are planning a #Covid19walkout to protect the guidelines.
As of Tuesday morning, more than 635,000 people have signed a petition urging the Prime Minister to "close Schools/Colleges down for an appropriate amount of time" during the pandemic.
Mr Johnson has urged Britons to avoid pubs, restaurants, large gatherings and non-essential travel, but so far has refused to follow the lead of countries such as Ireland, Italy, Spain and France and close schools.
It is estimated that four in ten parents are ignoring Government advice and keeping their children home due to their coronavirus fears.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Many teachers have told on social media how they suffer from pre-existing conditions that make them extremely vulnerable to Covid-19, yet they feel forced to go to work due to the Government's position.
Teachers have also revealed that they are preparing home learning packs to prepare for a blanket closure.
Meanwhile, Steve Reddy, Liverpool's director of children and young people's service, wrote to headteachers to say schools will not inform the parent community of suspected or confirmed cases unless they are instructed to do so by Public Health England.
As a copy of the letter circulated on social media, parents feared they would be left in the dark if a pupil or staff member at their child' school tested positive.
One parent, who has two children enrolled in Liverpool schools, said: "I was just absolutely disgusted when I read it. They should be telling us about suspected or confirmed cases. Schools should be closed."
It is understood that Public Health England has not told local authorities specifically on how schools communicate with their communities about cases.
A Liverpool City Council spokesman said: “We appreciate that this is a really concerning time for everyone and the letter we have issued to schools is based upon the very latest national guidance from public health experts and applies to educational settings across the country.
"Schools remain open as normal, in line with the national guidance.
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"The advice from Government is that if anyone in a household shows coronavirus symptoms - a continuous cough and/or a high temperature – all of the people who live there need to self-isolate for 14 days and not attend school or work.”
A Public Health England spokeswoman said: “PHE is working closely with schools and via the LA [Local Authority] ensuring they have the most up to date guidance.
"Currently the advice is that schools do not need to close unless directly advised by the local Health Protection Team within PHE.
"As part of the Covid-19 response, PHE is continuing to investigate outbreaks, ie where several cases are connected, especially in a particular setting such as schools.
"If a case is notified to PHE that needs public health action, we will work with the Local Authority and the school involved as needed and depending on the situation."
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Katharine Birbalsingh, headmistress of Michaela Community School in Wembley, north-west London, was among the educational leaders to hit out at Mr Johnson's policy for being inconsistent.
She tweeted: "Non-essential contact for everyone except for teachers who should congregate with several hundred or even thousands daily?
"I’m no virologist but how do I make sense of this to staff? Also, dozens/hundreds of parents are too scared to send kids in to school!"
She added: "Hang out all day with several hundred people in corridors a metre and a half wide, but then whatever you do, don’t meet a friend for coffee after work as that would be irresponsible.
"Makes no sense."
What is the Government's advice?
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New guidance was issued on Monday as the outbreak worsened.
Children and staff should stay home if they are unwell with a fever or new, continuous cough .
Schools should send home pupils who have those symptoms.
Schools remain open and pupils and staff who do not have any symptoms should continue to attend as normal.
Public Health England has said that, in most cases, school closures will not be necessary.
Some schools have closed for a deep clean after positive cases, while others have been forced to shut because so many staff are self-isolating.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Fashion chain Laura Ashley files for administration amid coronavirus outbreak

Fashion chain Laura Ashley has filed for administration after rescue talks were thwarted by the Covid-19 outbreak .
It comes just weeks after the 52-year-old retailer said it was desperately trying to unlock more money from one of its main lenders after US bank Wells Fargo started to tighten its purse strings .
In February , the company warned it needed £15million of emergency cash by the end of this month to avoid putting 2,700 jobs at risk .
The retailer - known for its floral curtains and wallpaper - said it was in advanced talks with a possible lender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hilco - however talks have now failed .
On Tuesday , a statement said : `` The company regrets to announce that the directors of the company , and of the named subsidiaries , have today filed notices of intention to appoint Robert Lewis and Zelf Hussain as administrators .
`` If administrators are appointed in respect of the company , given the group 's creditor position , the company is not certain whether there would be any surplus assets available to shareholders of the company .
`` However , the Covid-19 outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on trading , and ongoing developments indicate that this will be a sustained national situation , '' the company said in the statement to investors . ''
Have you been affected by this news ?
Get in touch : webnews @ mirror.co.uk In the 26 weeks to December 31 , losses before tax ballooned by 166 % to £4 million due to lower home furnishings sales and Brexit uncertainty .
Total group sales fell by 10.8 % to £109.6 million , compared to the same period in 2018 .
The retailer , founded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Princess of Wales , said disruption caused by the change in its Japanese franchise partner to Itochu Corporation also had an impact .
Laura Ashley , which was valued at more than £200million when it floated during the 1980s , is now valued by the stock market at just £10million .
Its shares have slumped by more than 60 % in the past 12 months .
The company has 150 stores in the UK - and employs just under 3,000 workers .
Its first store was opened in Pelham Street , South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shops opened in Shrewsbury and Bath in 1970 .
In one week alone , London 's Fulham Road shop sold 4,000 dresses - which resulted in the new factory in Newtown , Montgomeryshire .
It was the opening of the Paris shop in 1974 which was the first to feature the distinctive green frontage and stripped wooden interior ; and in the same year the first USA shop opened in San Francisco .
A licensing operation led to the opening of department store concessions in Australia , Canada , and Japan from 1971 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ashley 's death in 1985 , the company had over 220 stores around the world , employed over 4,000 people and turned over US $ 130 million annually .
Today 's news will spark more questions about the future of the high street , as dozens of retailers , airlines and businesses struggle at the hands of the coronavirus crisis .
We 've got a full guide on your coronavirus rights - including school closures , sick pay , working from home and holiday or event cancellations , here .

The news will spark more questions about the future of the high street, as dozens of retailers, airlines and businesses struggle at the hands of the coronavirus crisis
Fashion chain Laura Ashley has filed for administration after rescue talks were thwarted by the Covid-19 outbreak.
It comes just weeks after the 52-year-old retailer said it was desperately trying to unlock more money from one of its main lenders after US bank Wells Fargo started to tighten its purse strings.
In February, the company warned it needed £15million of emergency cash by the end of this month to avoid putting 2,700 jobs at risk.
The retailer - known for its floral curtains and wallpaper - said it was in advanced talks with a possible lender, understood to be private equity firm Hilco - however talks have now failed.
On Tuesday, a statement said: "The company regrets to announce that the directors of the company, and of the named subsidiaries, have today filed notices of intention to appoint Robert Lewis and Zelf Hussain as administrators.
"If administrators are appointed in respect of the company, given the group's creditor position, the company is not certain whether there would be any surplus assets available to shareholders of the company.
"However, the Covid-19 outbreak has had an immediate and significant impact on trading, and ongoing developments indicate that this will be a sustained national situation," the company said in the statement to investors."
Laura Ashley’s collapse comes after a "challenging year".
Have you been affected by this news? Get in touch: webnews@mirror.co.uk
Image: Bath Chronicle) Bath Chronicle)
In the 26 weeks to December 31, losses before tax ballooned by 166% to £4 million due to lower home furnishings sales and Brexit uncertainty.
Total group sales fell by 10.8% to £109.6 million, compared to the same period in 2018.
The retailer, founded in 1953 and a favourite of Diana, Princess of Wales, said disruption caused by the change in its Japanese franchise partner to Itochu Corporation also had an impact.
Laura Ashley, which was valued at more than £200million when it floated during the 1980s, is now valued by the stock market at just £10million.
Its shares have slumped by more than 60% in the past 12 months.
The company has 150 stores in the UK - and employs just under 3,000 workers.
Its first store was opened in Pelham Street, South Kensington, in 1968, with additional shops opened in Shrewsbury and Bath in 1970.
In one week alone, London's Fulham Road shop sold 4,000 dresses - which resulted in the new factory in Newtown, Montgomeryshire.
It was the opening of the Paris shop in 1974 which was the first to feature the distinctive green frontage and stripped wooden interior; and in the same year the first USA shop opened in San Francisco.
A licensing operation led to the opening of department store concessions in Australia, Canada, and Japan from 1971 onwards.
By the time of Laura Ashley's death in 1985, the company had over 220 stores around the world, employed over 4,000 people and turned over US$130 million annually.
Today's news will spark more questions about the future of the high street, as dozens of retailers, airlines and businesses struggle at the hands of the coronavirus crisis.
We've got a full guide on your coronavirus rights - including school closures, sick pay, working from home and holiday or event cancellations, here.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Tory MP apologises for telling man to 'get a life' over £94 sick pay complaint

A Tory MP has apologised for telling a man who complained about the UK 's £94-a-week sick pay rate to `` get a life '' .
Pauline Latham issued the statement today after she replied to a constituent on Twitter with the blunt advice .
The man , with the Twitter handle @ ML1Hughes , had messaged the Mid Derbyshire MP on Saturday asking : `` Is £94 a week SSP is enough to live on ?
How could you manage on it ? ''
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Ms Latham said today in a statement from her office : `` I must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the weekend .
`` At the time , I was in Spain in a state of distress having just visited my brother who is suffering from acute dementia .
`` Very sadly , we could not bring him home to the UK because of Coronavirus .
`` At this time of stress , I received a Tweet from what I perceived to be a keyboard warrior and it pushed me over the edge .
`` I am very sorry I reacted so hastily . ''
It comes after calls on the government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pay after Tory Chancellor refused to say if he could live on it .
Rishi Sunak last week announced he will refund firms the costs of Statutory Sick Pay for two weeks .
He will also speed up access to sick benefit ESA ; remove the Minimum Income Floor in Universal Credit and suspend the need to turn up in person at a Jobcentre .
But he defied pleas by unions to make Statutory Sick Pay more generous or extend it to more people .
The £94.25 payment is still not available to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £118 a week .
As well as that , unions say the level of the payment is one of the least generous systems in Europe .
Mr Sunak is due to unveil a fresh package of measures to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak later today .
He is facing urgent calls from pubs , clubs and restaurants to help them survive after PM Boris Johnson announced people should now avoid the venues at all costs .

Tory MP Pauline Latham said the "hasty" response to a constituent was sparked by her stress about her brother, who has acute dementia and was unable to return home to the UK
Coronavirus: MP apologises for telling man to 'get a life' over £94 sick pay complaint
A Tory MP has apologised for telling a man who complained about the UK's £94-a-week sick pay rate to "get a life".
Pauline Latham issued the statement today after she replied to a constituent on Twitter with the blunt advice.
The man, with the Twitter handle @ML1Hughes, had messaged the Mid Derbyshire MP on Saturday asking: "Is £94 a week SSP is enough to live on? How could you manage on it?".
She replied: "Get a life."
Ms Latham said today in a statement from her office: "I must apologise for the Tweet a constituent over the weekend.
"At the time, I was in Spain in a state of distress having just visited my brother who is suffering from acute dementia.
"Very sadly, we could not bring him home to the UK because of Coronavirus.
"At this time of stress, I received a Tweet from what I perceived to be a keyboard warrior and it pushed me over the edge.
"I am very sorry I reacted so hastily."
It comes after calls on the government to ramp up the rate of Statutory Sick Pay after Tory Chancellor refused to say if he could live on it.
Rishi Sunak last week announced he will refund firms the costs of Statutory Sick Pay for two weeks.
He will also speed up access to sick benefit ESA; remove the Minimum Income Floor in Universal Credit and suspend the need to turn up in person at a Jobcentre.
But he defied pleas by unions to make Statutory Sick Pay more generous or extend it to more people.
The £94.25 payment is still not available to the self-employed or people who earn under £118 a week.
As well as that, unions say the level of the payment is one of the least generous systems in Europe.
Mr Sunak is due to unveil a fresh package of measures to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak later today.
He is facing urgent calls from pubs, clubs and restaurants to help them survive after PM Boris Johnson announced people should now avoid the venues at all costs.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Dramatic story of St Patrick's life - including capture and slavery

March 17 is normally a day when people don green clothes , Guinness hats adorned with shamrocks and suspicious Irish accents .
This year public celebrations in Ireland and the UK will be severely curtailed due to coronavirus and the government ’ s social distancing advice .
So while people mark St Patrick ’ s Day 2020 in their own homes rather than pubs and bars , what ’ s the story behind the individual who the day is named after ?
Well his life is much more dramatic - and darker in places - than you might imagine , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ important things to know first about Saint Patrick The person we now know as Saint Patrick was named Maewyn Succat when he was born into a wealthy family in AD387 in Kilpatrick , Scotland .
His father , Calphurnius , was a priest from a Roman family while his mother , Conchessa , was a close relative of Saint Martin of Tours .
In AD403 , when Maewyn was just 16 , he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken to Gaelic Ireland .
Once there he was sold into slavery and given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slave master during this time was a high priest in Druidism which was extremely popular in Ireland in the early fifth century .
Maewyn is said to have prayed to God more than 100 times a day and saw his slavery as a test of faith .
After a few years living in slavery he had a dream in which God told him he was set to leave Ireland by ship .
This dream emboldened Maewyn to escape from his captors around the year AD408 , making his way back to Britain .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enter the priesthood - following in the footsteps of his grandfather .
For his training Maewyn headed to France , and he made his way up the ranks in the church before being ordained as a bishop in AD432 .
Ever since his days in slavery he believed it was his mission to help convert Ireland to Christianity , and soon after becoming a bishop he was sent to Ireland by Pope Celestine I to do just that .
It ’ s said he converted thousands of pagan Irish to Christianity with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symbols already in place in Ireland and incorporated them into Christian worship .
An example of that is the Celtic cross which was created by merging the Christian cross with traditional Irish sun-worshiping symbols .
Legend also says he used Ireland ’ s native shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to those he preached to , as well as performing miracles and building churches .
Maywen died at Saul in Ireland on March 17 461 .
He was later buried in Downpatrick , County Down .
It ’ s unclear exactly when Maewyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s thought he adopted the name during his religious journeys or when he became ordained as a priest .
Since then he ’ s gone on to become the patron saint of Ireland .
However , like many priests and other religious icons from that period , he was never formally canonised by a pope as there was no formal process in place .
Instead the title was unofficially given to individuals seen as martyrs or extraordinarily holy , but in the eyes of the church he is not officially a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a religious holiday , with families traditionally attending church in the morning .
Other rituals include eating a traditional meal of cabbage and corned beef .
In other parts of the world it ’ s become a more secular celebration with less focus on religion and more on Irish culture and heritage .
Parades also take place in Ireland and around the world .

While St Patrick’s Day celebrations will be smaller this year due to coronavirus, millions of people around the world will celebrate Irish traditions and culture, as well as Saint Patrick himself
Happy St Patrick's Day!
March 17 is normally a day when people don green clothes, Guinness hats adorned with shamrocks and suspicious Irish accents.
This year public celebrations in Ireland and the UK will be severely curtailed due to coronavirus and the government’s social distancing advice.
So while people mark St Patrick’s Day 2020 in their own homes rather than pubs and bars, what’s the story behind the individual who the day is named after?
Well his life is much more dramatic - and darker in places - than you might imagine, given the modern day festivities.
Two important things to know first about Saint Patrick
He isn’t technically a Saint
He isn’t actually Irish.
The person we now know as Saint Patrick was named Maewyn Succat when he was born into a wealthy family in AD387 in Kilpatrick, Scotland. His father, Calphurnius, was a priest from a Roman family while his mother, Conchessa, was a close relative of Saint Martin of Tours.
Pontius, Maewyn’s grandfather, was also a priest.
In AD403, when Maewyn was just 16, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and taken to Gaelic Ireland. Once there he was sold into slavery and given a job of herding sheep.
His slave master during this time was a high priest in Druidism which was extremely popular in Ireland in the early fifth century.
Maewyn is said to have prayed to God more than 100 times a day and saw his slavery as a test of faith. After a few years living in slavery he had a dream in which God told him he was set to leave Ireland by ship.
This dream emboldened Maewyn to escape from his captors around the year AD408, making his way back to Britain.
Now a free man again he decided to enter the priesthood - following in the footsteps of his grandfather.
For his training Maewyn headed to France, and he made his way up the ranks in the church before being ordained as a bishop in AD432.
Ever since his days in slavery he believed it was his mission to help convert Ireland to Christianity, and soon after becoming a bishop he was sent to Ireland by Pope Celestine I to do just that.
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It’s said he converted thousands of pagan Irish to Christianity with preachings and baptisms. Maeywn used spiritual symbols already in place in Ireland and incorporated them into Christian worship. An example of that is the Celtic cross which was created by merging the Christian cross with traditional Irish sun-worshiping symbols.
Legend also says he used Ireland’s native shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to those he preached to, as well as performing miracles and building churches.
Maywen died at Saul in Ireland on March 17 461. He was later buried in Downpatrick, County Down.
St Patrick’s name
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It’s unclear exactly when Maewyn Succat became Patricius or Patrick, however it’s thought he adopted the name during his religious journeys or when he became ordained as a priest.
Since then he’s gone on to become the patron saint of Ireland.
However, like many priests and other religious icons from that period, he was never formally canonised by a pope as there was no formal process in place. Instead the title was unofficially given to individuals seen as martyrs or extraordinarily holy, but in the eyes of the church he is not officially a Saint.
St Patrick’s Day celebrations
In Ireland March 17 is a religious holiday, with families traditionally attending church in the morning. Other rituals include eating a traditional meal of cabbage and corned beef.
In other parts of the world it’s become a more secular celebration with less focus on religion and more on Irish culture and heritage. Parades also take place in Ireland and around the world.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--New York City is getting a brand new park and it's going to be an entire island

New York City 's iconic Central Park could be getting a new rival as a must-visit green space in the Big Apple .
That 's because the city is getting a brand new park , but it 's not just a patch of green space ; it 's an entire island .
We 're talking rolling hills , heaps of walking paths , and some pretty awesome river views .
Little Island will be located in the Hudson River Park , measuring 2.4 acres .
It will boast over 100 species of trees and shrubs , as well as offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iconic New York City skyline .
Other highlights will include special events including arts performances and educational programmes , although at the moment exactly what will be on the itinerary has n't been revealed .
An island is being built specifically to host the new offering , which will be free for the public to visit .
The 'island ' will sit 15 feet above the Hudson River , and will have 132 concrete support structures underneath to serve as a foundation .
At the time of writing , there is n't an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but currently it 's expected to open in spring 2021 .
The park was created and funded by the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation in partnership with the Hudson River Park Trust .
Diller said : `` It ’ s a joyous feeling to see Little Island rise up in the Hudson River , and now I can ’ t wait for New Yorkers and its visitors to cross the bridge , leave the boisterous city behind , and play , lay back and be stimulated every which way by the Island . ''
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New York is building an entire island for its new park
New York is building an entire island for its new park
New York City is getting a brand new park on Little Island, a brand new island sure to be a hit with visitors
New York City is getting a brand new park and it's going to be an entire island
New York City's iconic Central Park could be getting a new rival as a must-visit green space in the Big Apple.
That's because the city is getting a brand new park, but it's not just a patch of green space; it's an entire island.
We're talking rolling hills, heaps of walking paths, and some pretty awesome river views.
Little Island will be located in the Hudson River Park, measuring 2.4 acres. It will boast over 100 species of trees and shrubs, as well as offering up some seriously picturesque views of that iconic New York City skyline.
Other highlights will include special events including arts performances and educational programmes, although at the moment exactly what will be on the itinerary hasn't been revealed.
Image: Little Island New York) Little Island New York)
An island is being built specifically to host the new offering, which will be free for the public to visit.
The 'island' will sit 15 feet above the Hudson River, and will have 132 concrete support structures underneath to serve as a foundation.
Image: Little Island New York) Little Island New York)
At the time of writing, there isn't an exact opening date for the park, but currently it's expected to open in spring 2021.
The park was created and funded by the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation in partnership with the Hudson River Park Trust.
Diller said : "It’s a joyous feeling to see Little Island rise up in the Hudson River, and now I can’t wait for New Yorkers and its visitors to cross the bridge, leave the boisterous city behind, and play, lay back and be stimulated every which way by the Island."
Never been to the Big Apple before? You may want to check out our New York City Guide that's packed with tips on the best sights and restaurants.
We've also searched out some of the quirky things to do in New York.
Oh, and if you're on a budget, we've got you covered as we've done the leg work to find some of New York's best cheap hotels.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Coronavirus KO's boxing shows but some could continue behind closed doors

Boxing is the latest sport to fall victim to the coronavirus outbreak as the British Boxing Board of Control cancelled all events in the UK .
The sport had been waiting on an announcement by the government as to whether spectator events would be suspended .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed on Monday that all entertainment venues should close for the foreseeable future .
And the BBBoC reacted swiftly , releasing a statement which read : `` With regard to the statement made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson , all public tournaments under the jurisdiction of the British Boxing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Further consideration of the matter will take place at the beginning of April .
`` We have a number of requests for tournaments to be held behind closed doors however , the practicality and logistics will be considered fully following advice from Board Medical Officers . ''
The boxing schedule included MTK Global 's Golden Contract show this Friday which was due to be held at London 's York Hall .
Promoter Eddie Hearn will be hit with the cancellation of his show at The O2 on March 28 which would have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The eagerly-awaited British heavyweight title fight between Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubious at the same venue on April 11 is also likely to be cancelled .
Speaking last week about holding events behind closed doors , Hearn said : `` I don ’ t like it because boxing is a sport that is built on that energy , those great moments where the crowd goes crazy and everyone ’ s in the stands singing ‘ Sweet Caroline ’ .
`` Also , the bigger shows are gate dependant in terms of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fighters , to make sure that everything can get taken care of , for the undercard .
`` So when you start talking about AJ , when you start talking about Oleksandr Usyk , when you start talking about Dillian Whyte , the crowd is very [ important ] to the success of that event .
`` When you start talking about the smaller stuff , it might be our Doncaster card with Terri Harper vs Natasha Jonas – that ’ s in Doncaster Dome which holds 1,400 people .
`` If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doors to make sure that we can provide content for our TV partners and , more importantly , provide fights and opportunities for our fighters , then it ’ s something we ’ ll definitely look at .
`` But for the bigger events , not just financially , it don ’ t sit right with me .
`` We ’ re a TV product , we ’ re a product for fans in the arena and behind closed doors , for me , doesn ’ t really work unless it was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 3,000 , 4,000 .
`` But it ’ s something we have to look at to ensure that our fighters stay active and , most importantly , get paid . ''

Shows including this weekend's Golden Contract event and Josh Kelly vs David Avenesyan have been cancelled
Boxing is the latest sport to fall victim to the coronavirus outbreak as the British Boxing Board of Control cancelled all events in the UK.
The sport had been waiting on an announcement by the government as to whether spectator events would be suspended.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed on Monday that all entertainment venues should close for the foreseeable future.
And the BBBoC reacted swiftly, releasing a statement which read: "With regard to the statement made by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson, all public tournaments under the jurisdiction of the British Boxing Board of Control are unfortunately cancelled.
"Further consideration of the matter will take place at the beginning of April.
"We have a number of requests for tournaments to be held behind closed doors however, the practicality and logistics will be considered fully following advice from Board Medical Officers."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
The boxing schedule included MTK Global's Golden Contract show this Friday which was due to be held at London's York Hall.
Promoter Eddie Hearn will be hit with the cancellation of his show at The O2 on March 28 which would have seen Josh Kelly take on David Avenesyan.
Hearn has also cancelled shows in Newcastle and Doncaster in April.
A statement from Matchroom read: "Following advice from the Government and the BBBoC relating to COVID-19, Matchroom Boxing have postponed all events scheduled to be taking place in March and April, including David Avanesyan vs. Josh Kelly at The O2 in London on March 28, Lewis Ritson vs. Miguel Vazquez at the Utilita Arena Newcastle on April 4 and Terri Harper vs. Natasha Jonas at the Doncaster Dome on April 24.
"Fights scheduled to take place on the Avanesyan vs. Kelly show will be merged into future cards, with ticket refunds for March 28 available at the original point of purchase.
"Ritson's clash with Vazquez has been rescheduled to Saturday June 27, while Harper's all-British World Title showdown with Jonas has also been rescheduled to June, with a date to be confirmed shortly.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"Tickets will be valid for these rescheduled dates or refunds will be available from your point of purchase. Further events may also be subject to change.
"The health and safety of the boxers, staff, event contractors and fans involved with our events is the top priority for Matchroom Boxing and we thank everyone for their understanding. We look forward to bringing world class boxing events back to these shores as soon as it is safe to do so.
"Our thoughts are with everybody affected by the COVID-19 outbreak at this difficult time."
The eagerly-awaited British heavyweight title fight between Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubious at the same venue on April 11 has been rearranged for July 11.
Speaking last week about holding events behind closed doors, Hearn said: "I don’t like it because boxing is a sport that is built on that energy, those great moments where the crowd goes crazy and everyone’s in the stands singing ‘Sweet Caroline’.
"Also, the bigger shows are gate dependant in terms of the money for the shows. To pay the fighters, to make sure that everything can get taken care of, for the undercard.
Image: PA) PA)
"So when you start talking about AJ, when you start talking about Oleksandr Usyk, when you start talking about Dillian Whyte, the crowd is very [important] to the success of that event.
"When you start talking about the smaller stuff, it might be our Doncaster card with Terri Harper vs Natasha Jonas – that’s in Doncaster Dome which holds 1,400 people.
"If we have to stage events behind closed doors to make sure that we can provide content for our TV partners and, more importantly, provide fights and opportunities for our fighters, then it’s something we’ll definitely look at.
"But for the bigger events, not just financially, it don’t sit right with me.
"We’re a TV product, we’re a product for fans in the arena and behind closed doors, for me, doesn’t really work unless it was a fight where there might only be 2,000, 3,000, 4,000.
"But it’s something we have to look at to ensure that our fighters stay active and, most importantly, get paid."


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--This Morning's Dr Zoe demands coronavirus test after developing  symptoms

Dr Zoe Williams told This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield she has been suffering from Coronavirus , she believes , amid the COVID-19 pandemic across the world .
With cases rising and new advice given about the outbreak , many with symptoms of the infection are isolating themselves .
People are no longer being tested for the virus , with calls for NHS staff to be tested with them being on the frontline .
Dr Zoe has n't had confirmation that she has the virus , but believes she does because of her symptoms and her sudden illness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , feeling feverish , achy and exhausted .
While she seems to be coming out the other side of it , she urged testing for NHS staff such as herself to be implemented for safety reasons .
She also revealed her symptoms were pretty minor in comparison to those that others have experienced .
Zoe said : `` I started feeling unwell on Saturday , just with a headache and over the next couple of hours I felt feverish , achy and absolutely exhausted .
`` I felt rough but I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no point did I feel I 'd need the NHS service or that I was in danger .
`` 48 hours later I came out the other end of it , I 'm still feeling rough but I feel like I 've just got a cough now . ''
She added : `` It knocked me off my feet for a couple of days but now it 's not the worst thing in the world . ''
Zoe believes she picked up the virus from work , and is now calling for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She told Holly and Phil : `` It 's frustrating for me , I have n't been tested and I think I ’ ve had it . ''
`` It would be great for me knowing I ’ ve had the virus , '' she said , explaining how it would give her `` confidence I have immunity '' so she can continue to help others .
She concluded : `` Testing for NHS staff is imperative . ''
This Morning continues weekdays at 10am on ITV .

Dr Zoe talks about how she's feeling after self isolating due to illness
Dr Zoe talks about how she's feeling after self isolating due to illness
This Morning's Dr Zoe Williams has been in isolation ever since she came down with the virus, she believes to be COVID-19, on Saturday
Coronavirus: This Morning's Dr Zoe demands test as she self-isolates with symptoms
Dr Zoe Williams told This Morning hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield she has been suffering from Coronavirus, she believes, amid the COVID-19 pandemic across the world.
With cases rising and new advice given about the outbreak, many with symptoms of the infection are isolating themselves.
People are no longer being tested for the virus, with calls for NHS staff to be tested with them being on the frontline.
Dr Zoe hasn't had confirmation that she has the virus, but believes she does because of her symptoms and her sudden illness.
Zoe became unwell on the weekend, feeling feverish, achy and exhausted.
Image: ITV) ITV)
While she seems to be coming out the other side of it, she urged testing for NHS staff such as herself to be implemented for safety reasons.
She also revealed her symptoms were pretty minor in comparison to those that others have experienced.
Zoe said: "I started feeling unwell on Saturday, just with a headache and over the next couple of hours I felt feverish, achy and absolutely exhausted.
Image: ITV) ITV)
"I felt rough but I’ve had worse with bad tonsillitis. At no point did I feel I'd need the NHS service or that I was in danger.
"48 hours later I came out the other end of it, I'm still feeling rough but I feel like I've just got a cough now."
She added: "It knocked me off my feet for a couple of days but now it's not the worst thing in the world."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Zoe believes she picked up the virus from work, and is now calling for the testing of NHS staff to be implemented.
She told Holly and Phil: "It's frustrating for me, I haven't been tested and I think I’ve had it."
"It would be great for me knowing I’ve had the virus," she said, explaining how it would give her "confidence I have immunity" so she can continue to help others.
She concluded: "Testing for NHS staff is imperative."
This Morning continues weekdays at 10am on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Strict measures to tackle spread of coronavirus could last a year

Stricter measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus could last as long as a year , a government expert has said .
Last night Boris Johnson announced the biggest restrictions in peacetime - ordering people to avoid pubs , restaurants and clubs , unnecessary travel , and leaving the house where at all possible .
England 's Deputy Chief Medical Officer insisted the stricter measures to tackle the coronavirus had not been introduced too late .
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the measures could be in place for `` several months '' - and would n't rule out them lasting a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are following the science very carefully and consider the measures we announced yesterday have been announced at the right time - not too early and certainly not too late .
`` We do n't rule out taking further measures if these are necessary but much of this depends on how the next two weeks play out . ''
He added : “ We can ’ t say how long this will need to go on for .
“ I don ’ t know if it could be a year yet .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to make those kinds of predictions .
But I certainly think it could be several months . ''
England 's deputy chief medical officer said there are `` significant moves afoot '' to increase coronavirus testing but said currently it must be focused where it will most benefit the `` country as a whole '' .
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam told BBC Breakfast : `` We in the UK already perform really a very high level of testing compared to most nations on the planet but for now we are absolutely focusing our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us most , where it 's going to matter , which is patients on the intensive care unit , patients admitted to hospital with the coronavirus and special situations such as outbreak settings . ''
He added : `` We do have an absolute ambition to increase testing as much as we possibly can .
There are already significant moves afoot inside the NHS and Public Health England to further increase the testing and capacity .
`` We understand it is a better place for people to be if they understand their diagnosis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the testing where it 's going to do most good for the country as a whole . ''

Boris Johnson has announced the biggest restrictions in peacetime - and a government expert couldn't rule out their being in place for a year
Stricter measures to tackle the spread of coronavirus could last as long as a year, a government expert has said.
Last night Boris Johnson announced the biggest restrictions in peacetime - ordering people to avoid pubs, restaurants and clubs, unnecessary travel, and leaving the house where at all possible.
England's Deputy Chief Medical Officer insisted the stricter measures to tackle the coronavirus had not been introduced too late.
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said the measures could be in place for "several months" - and wouldn't rule out them lasting a year.
He told the BBC: "We are following the science very carefully and consider the measures we announced yesterday have been announced at the right time - not too early and certainly not too late.
"We don't rule out taking further measures if these are necessary but much of this depends on how the next two weeks play out."
Image: Tony Kershaw / SWNS) Tony Kershaw / SWNS)
He added: “We can’t say how long this will need to go on for.
“I don’t know if it could be a year yet. I think we’re too far out to make those kinds of predictions. But I certainly think it could be several months."
England's deputy chief medical officer said there are "significant moves afoot" to increase coronavirus testing but said currently it must be focused where it will most benefit the "country as a whole".
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam told BBC Breakfast: "We in the UK already perform really a very high level of testing compared to most nations on the planet but for now we are absolutely focusing our testing where it's going to help us most, where it's going to matter, which is patients on the intensive care unit, patients admitted to hospital with the coronavirus and special situations such as outbreak settings."
He added: "We do have an absolute ambition to increase testing as much as we possibly can. There are already significant moves afoot inside the NHS and Public Health England to further increase the testing and capacity.
"We understand it is a better place for people to be if they understand their diagnosis but right now we have to focus the testing where it's going to do most good for the country as a whole."


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Coronavirus: Gemma Collins fearful for mum as she battles pneumonia in hospital

Gemma Collins has revealed her mother Joan is battling pneumonia in hospital and is at high risk of contracting coronavirus .
The TOWIE star posted a photo of her 65-year-old mum 's hand covered in IV drips and medical tape , with the caption : `` Love you mum '' .
She explained her mother 's condition on her Instagram story , writing : `` Thank you to all the nurses who helped my mum she 's has pneumonia and on the mend NHS thank you thank you so over stretched right now mc Joan has to use a wheelchair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she and her brother get scared their mother will die .
Her fear comes just days after Gemma urged everybody to ignore the coronavirus and just go out shopping .
She posted a video marching through an empty shopping centre , saying retail therapy would cheer everyone up and that we should carry on living normally .
But her unimpressed fans reminded her the virus could be deadly for vulnerable people , and scolded her for being selfish .
Walking through the shopping centre , Gemma , 39 , says : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gram , I 'm in the west end , it 's dead .
`` I 'm urging everybody to keep calm and carry on .
`` Lets get back in the shops , lets get back living our daily basis .
`` Everything is grinding to a halt , and I 'm feeling a little bit concerned . ''
Alongside the video she made some ill-advised jokes about the virus , which has now killed 55 people in the UK .
`` We must keep POSITIVE ... we must keep going we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a virus ... we must be strong and carry on !
!
!
`` Wash your hands and carry on !
Let ’ s keep living ...
I am partial to Knightsbridge fever my favorite fever !
!
`` Her fans reminded her that she was in a privileged position , but could easily spread to virus to someone who could die from it .
`` Always been a fan but think you are speaking irresponsibly going against what we have seen in other countries and are being warned against by experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but you know you influence people and are actually putting them at risk , '' wrote one .
`` I love you Gemma but I strongly disagree with you .
HEALTH should be the n. 1 concern , not economy .
`` I am in Milan and I know very well what I ’ m talking about .
Uk will be next and you have a big responsibility not to send the wrong message to your followers .
This is VERY serious .
`` Hospitals are full and doctors have to decide who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die , if people keep spreading out , the virus will too ! ''
added another .

Gemma Collins' mother Joan is at high risk of dying from the coronavirus as she is hospitalised with coronavirus, and Gemma shared her concerns on Instagram
Coronavirus: Gemma Collins fearful for mum as she battles pneumonia in hospital
Gemma Collins has revealed her mother Joan is battling pneumonia in hospital and is at high risk of contracting coronavirus.
The TOWIE star posted a photo of her 65-year-old mum's hand covered in IV drips and medical tape, with the caption: "Love you mum".
She explained her mother's condition on her Instagram story, writing: "Thank you to all the nurses who helped my mum she's has pneumonia and on the mend NHS thank you thank you so over stretched right now mc
Joan has to use a wheelchair to get around and Gemma has previously said she and her brother get scared their mother will die.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Her fear comes just days after Gemma urged everybody to ignore the coronavirus and just go out shopping.
She posted a video marching through an empty shopping centre, saying retail therapy would cheer everyone up and that we should carry on living normally.
But her unimpressed fans reminded her the virus could be deadly for vulnerable people, and scolded her for being selfish.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Walking through the shopping centre, Gemma, 39, says: "Right guys I've taken to the gram, I'm in the west end, it's dead.
"I'm urging everybody to keep calm and carry on.
"Lets get back in the shops, lets get back living our daily basis.
"Everything is grinding to a halt, and I'm feeling a little bit concerned."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Alongside the video she made some ill-advised jokes about the virus, which has now killed 55 people in the UK.
"We must keep POSITIVE ... we must keep going we can’t let the economy crash because of a virus ... we must be strong and carry on !!!
"Wash your hands and carry on ! Let’s keep living ... I am partial to Knightsbridge fever my favorite fever !! "
Her fans reminded her that she was in a privileged position, but could easily spread to virus to someone who could die from it.
"Always been a fan but think you are speaking irresponsibly going against what we have seen in other countries and are being warned against by experts, you can do what you like but you know you influence people and are actually putting them at risk," wrote one.
"I love you Gemma but I strongly disagree with you. HEALTH should be the n. 1 concern, not economy.
"I am in Milan and I know very well what I’m talking about. Uk will be next and you have a big responsibility not to send the wrong message to your followers. This is VERY serious.
"Hospitals are full and doctors have to decide who they can save and who to let die, if people keep spreading out, the virus will too!" added another.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Stay At Home Challenge - coronavirus sees footballers attempt to spread cheer

Footballers have taken to social media to spread the # stayathome message as the worldwide coronavirus crisis deepens .
As governmental bodies throughout the world encourage their citizens to stay at home wherever possible to avoid the spread of the virus , current and former Premier League stars have shown that it does n't always have to be a drag .
And with a significant lack of live sport on the horizon , football stars have had enough time on their hands to spread the word far and wide .
Current Premier League favourites Benjamin Mendy and Theo Walcott have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United defender Daley Blind also took on the challenge .
Atletico Madrid 's Joao Felix also played his part via his Instagram story .
Raheem Sterling , Paul Pogba , Kylian Mbappe and Aaron Ramsey have all been challenged but as of yet have not replied .
Mendy , who dons a Marseille shirt with Dmitri Payet 's name on the back , starts by squirting his hands with soap before performing keepy-uppys with a toilet roll .
He continues until one of his friends tackles him and boots the roll down the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeeper .
Atletico Madrid wonderkid Felix takes to his living room for the challenge .
The Portuguese attacker performs a few 'around the worlds ' before kicking the roll upwards , catching it and throwing it towards the camera .
Walcott takes a more calm approach , taking time to clean his hands before performing a few tricks with an angry bird toy - a homage to Everton 's shirt sleeve sponsor .
Walcott even challenged six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton who replied with his own Instagram video .
Former Man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach , washing his hands while kicking a football in his bathroom .
The movement is part of a wider campaign to encourage people to stay indoors more as the coronavirus spreads throughout the world .

As governmental bodies throughout the world encourage their citizens to stay at home to avoid the spread of the virus, footballers have shown that it doesn't always have to be a drag
Footballers have taken to social media to spread the #stayathome message as the worldwide coronavirus crisis deepens.
As governmental bodies throughout the world encourage their citizens to stay at home wherever possible to avoid the spread of the virus, current and former Premier League stars have shown that it doesn't always have to be a drag.
And with a significant lack of live sport on the horizon, football stars have had enough time on their hands to spread the word far and wide.
Current Premier League favourites Benjamin Mendy and Theo Walcott have taken their turn, while former Manchester United defender Daley Blind also took on the challenge.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix also played his part via his Instagram story.
Raheem Sterling, Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and Aaron Ramsey have all been challenged but as of yet have not replied.
Mendy, who dons a Marseille shirt with Dmitri Payet's name on the back, starts by squirting his hands with soap before performing keepy-uppys with a toilet roll.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
He continues until one of his friends tackles him and boots the roll down the corridor where another mate was acting as goalkeeper.
Atletico Madrid wonderkid Felix takes to his living room for the challenge. The Portuguese attacker performs a few 'around the worlds' before kicking the roll upwards, catching it and throwing it towards the camera.
Walcott takes a more calm approach, taking time to clean his hands before performing a few tricks with an angry bird toy - a homage to Everton's shirt sleeve sponsor.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Walcott even challenged six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton who replied with his own Instagram video.
Former Man Utd star Blind takes a more traditional approach, washing his hands while kicking a football in his bathroom.
The movement is part of a wider campaign to encourage people to stay indoors more as the coronavirus spreads throughout the world.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Fuming Lorraine says she confronts shoppers for stockpiling amid coronavirus

Lorraine Kelly said she has confronted shoppers in her local supermarket after seeing them selfishly stockpiling amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The TV presenter , 60 , appeared on her ITV programme and spoke about her concerns regarding the virus to Dr Hilary , including whether or not she would still be able to visit restaurants and pubs following Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's announcement last night .
On Monday , the government ramped up the coronavirus advice to Brits , warning people to avoid pubs , clubs and restaurants and work from home wherever possible to slow the spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK health chief realised the `` worst case scenario '' was the most likely if the delay approach was continued , Imperial College 's Professor Neil Ferguson today said .
However Lorraine became uncharacteristically angry when she began to speak to fashion expert Mark Heyes about the subject of stockpiling .
`` It 's really annoying , '' she fumed .
`` I 've actually called people out for it in supermarkets . ''
This comes after her outburst yesterday regarding the subject as she scolded : `` For the love of God @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Lorraine has also admitted she is `` really worried '' about her `` high risk '' mum and dad amid coronavirus outbreak .
Appearing on Good Morning Britain to speak about what was coming up on her programme later , she said she was fearful about what was going on in the country .
Lorraine told Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid : `` You know I 'm usually a stoic and it takes a lot to get me nonplussed but I have had a few wibbles and I am really worried about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is it better for me to not go and see them , because my dad 's really high risk ?
Do I then not go and see them ?
I do n't know ... '' Susanna interjected to ask Dr Hilary about Lorraine 's concerns .
He replied : `` I 'm visiting my mum , she 's 93 , she 's had respiratory problems in the past .
So will my brothers .
`` But if we 've got symptoms we wo n't .
We 've got the telephone , we 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can have with your elderly .
`` And of course if we 're worried about them we 'll get deliveries if necessary .
Life has to go on . ''

Presenter Lorraine Kelly hit out at 'selfish' shoppers stockpiling on toilet roll and other essentials over coronavirus fears - making it difficult for those in need to buy the items
Lorraine Kelly said she has confronted shoppers in her local supermarket after seeing them selfishly stockpiling amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The TV presenter, 60, appeared on her ITV programme and spoke about her concerns regarding the virus to Dr Hilary, including whether or not she would still be able to visit restaurants and pubs following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's announcement last night.
On Monday, the government ramped up the coronavirus advice to Brits, warning people to avoid pubs, clubs and restaurants and work from home wherever possible to slow the spread.
The change in tactic came because UK health chief realised the "worst case scenario" was the most likely if the delay approach was continued, Imperial College's Professor Neil Ferguson today said.
Image: ITV) ITV)
However Lorraine became uncharacteristically angry when she began to speak to fashion expert Mark Heyes about the subject of stockpiling. "It's really annoying," she fumed. "I've actually called people out for it in supermarkets."
This comes after her outburst yesterday regarding the subject as she scolded: "For the love of God stop buying pasta and toilet roll!"
Lorraine has also admitted she is "really worried" about her "high risk" mum and dad amid coronavirus outbreak.
Appearing on Good Morning Britain to speak about what was coming up on her programme later, she said she was fearful about what was going on in the country.
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Lorraine told Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid: "You know I'm usually a stoic and it takes a lot to get me nonplussed but I have had a few wibbles and I am really worried about my mum and dad.
"Because is it better for me to not go and see them, because my dad's really high risk? Do I then not go and see them? I don't know..."
Susanna interjected to ask Dr Hilary about Lorraine's concerns.
He replied: "I'm visiting my mum, she's 93, she's had respiratory problems in the past. So will my brothers.
"But if we've got symptoms we won't. We've got the telephone, we've got the Internet. There are messages you can have with your elderly.
"And of course if we're worried about them we'll get deliveries if necessary. Life has to go on."
*Lorraine airs weekdays at 9am on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Doctor tests positive for coronavirus as GP surgery issues grim Covid-19 warning

A GP at a Glasgow medical practice has tested positive for coronavirus .
A patient who was infected with Covid-19 visited Crookston Medical Centre last week and the doctor became unwell later that night .
The GP did not see the coronavirus patient but instead caught the illness `` after a likely unrelated exposure due to the almost simultaneous timescale of the symptoms '' .
The medical centre warned : `` It is thus highly likely that the virus is much more prevalent in our country than would appear to be the case from the official figures and hence the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be vigilant and wherever possible self-isolate if we develop symptoms of new onset cough , fever , muscle pains and breathing difficulties . ''
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Crookston Medical Centre said the coronavirus patient visited the surgery last Wednesday .
The doctor subsequently tested positive and the practice was informed of the result on Sunday .
As of Monday , 171 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland .
One patient has died .
There have been 1,543 confirmed cases and 55 deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infections is likely much higher , however , because people with mild symptoms are n't being tested and many carriers wo n't show symptoms for about five days or at all .
Nicola Sturgeon said she is surprised by the speed coronavirus is spreading and warned we are `` on the cusp of a rapid acceleration '' , as she urged the public to follow advice about reducing social contact .
The First Minister said she was being `` frank and transparent '' with people about the need to reduce non-essential contact with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid pubs , restaurants and public events .
Expressing `` enormous sympathy '' for businesses affected by the measures , Ms Sturgeon said `` every penny '' of extra funding from Westminster would go to helping businesses and public services cope with the pandemic .
The latest advice is that people showing symptoms of Covid-19 - namely a persistent cough or a fever - should self-isolate for 14 days , along with every member of their household , in addition to urging people to `` socially distance '' .
On Tuesday morning , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morning Scotland that the policies and advice were being guided `` by the best scientific and medical expertise '' but that the virus was spreading faster than expected .
Addressing the measures announced on Monday , Ms Sturgeon said : `` What changed yesterday , is that the speed and the extent of the spread is beyond what had previously been anticipated .
`` That is particularly true now in London , but all of us are on the cusp of a rapid acceleration and that is why the measures that were announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the actions that are being advised . ''
The number of confirmed cases in Scotland rose to 171 on Monday .
Explaining the current guidance , Ms Sturgeon said : `` We 're asking the general population to significantly reduce their social interaction , so if you are able work from home , do .
`` Do n't go to the pub , cinema or theatre in the way that you would normally do .
Avoid unnecessary travel , stay at home more than you would otherwise do .
`` That advice is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice is particularly strong for people over 70 and also for people who have underlying health conditions for which they would get the flu vaccine in a usual year , and also for pregnant women . ''
Those with immune system problems will be receiving `` tailored information directly '' , Ms Sturgeon added .
She said : `` I want to be very clear with people , we are considering all of these things incredibly carefully .
`` None of these are easy judgements to take .
`` We will not always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will strive to get them as right as we possibly can in a very difficult situation , being guided by the best possible scientific advice , applying judgement to that and doing everything we can to keep the public as a whole - particularly those who are most vulnerable - as safe as we possibly can . ''
Ms Sturgeon said it is `` inevitable that we will see significant additional measures taken '' .
She added : `` I give a guarantee that every penny of additional that is announced by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be passed on to those who need that . ''

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The GP, who works at Crookston Medical Centre in Glasgow, became unwell hours after a patient with coronavirus attended the surgery, but the cases show that Covid-19 is "much more prevalent" than official figures suggest
A GP at a Glasgow medical practice has tested positive for coronavirus.
A patient who was infected with Covid-19 visited Crookston Medical Centre last week and the doctor became unwell later that night.
The GP did not see the coronavirus patient but instead caught the illness "after a likely unrelated exposure due to the almost simultaneous timescale of the symptoms".
The medical centre warned: "It is thus highly likely that the virus is much more prevalent in our country than would appear to be the case from the official figures and hence the reason that we need to continue to be vigilant and wherever possible self-isolate if we develop symptoms of new onset cough, fever, muscle pains and breathing difficulties."
Have you been affected by coronavirus? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk.
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Crookston Medical Centre said the coronavirus patient visited the surgery last Wednesday.
The doctor subsequently tested positive and the practice was informed of the result on Sunday.
As of Monday, 171 people have tested positive for coronavirus in Scotland. One patient has died.
There have been 1,543 confirmed cases and 55 deaths across the UK.
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The number of infections is likely much higher, however, because people with mild symptoms aren't being tested and many carriers won't show symptoms for about five days or at all.
Nicola Sturgeon said she is surprised by the speed coronavirus is spreading and warned we are "on the cusp of a rapid acceleration", as she urged the public to follow advice about reducing social contact.
The First Minister said she was being "frank and transparent" with people about the need to reduce non-essential contact with others, with the latest advice to avoid pubs, restaurants and public events.
Expressing "enormous sympathy" for businesses affected by the measures, Ms Sturgeon said "every penny" of extra funding from Westminster would go to helping businesses and public services cope with the pandemic.
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The latest advice is that people showing symptoms of Covid-19 - namely a persistent cough or a fever - should self-isolate for 14 days, along with every member of their household, in addition to urging people to "socially distance".
On Tuesday morning, Ms Sturgeon told the BBC's Good Morning Scotland that the policies and advice were being guided "by the best scientific and medical expertise" but that the virus was spreading faster than expected.
Addressing the measures announced on Monday, Ms Sturgeon said: "What changed yesterday, is that the speed and the extent of the spread is beyond what had previously been anticipated.
"That is particularly true now in London, but all of us are on the cusp of a rapid acceleration and that is why the measures that were announced yesterday represent such a step up in the actions that are being advised."
The number of confirmed cases in Scotland rose to 171 on Monday.
Explaining the current guidance, Ms Sturgeon said: "We're asking the general population to significantly reduce their social interaction, so if you are able work from home, do.
Image: PA) PA)
"Don't go to the pub, cinema or theatre in the way that you would normally do. Avoid unnecessary travel, stay at home more than you would otherwise do.
"That advice is to the general public, but the advice is particularly strong for people over 70 and also for people who have underlying health conditions for which they would get the flu vaccine in a usual year, and also for pregnant women."
Those with immune system problems will be receiving "tailored information directly", Ms Sturgeon added.
She said: "I want to be very clear with people, we are considering all of these things incredibly carefully.
"None of these are easy judgements to take.
"We will not always get these things right, but we will strive to get them as right as we possibly can in a very difficult situation, being guided by the best possible scientific advice, applying judgement to that and doing everything we can to keep the public as a whole - particularly those who are most vulnerable - as safe as we possibly can."
Ms Sturgeon said it is "inevitable that we will see significant additional measures taken".
She added: "I give a guarantee that every penny of additional that is announced by the Treasury as far as Scotland is concerned will be passed on to those who need that."


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Korean pop fan who paid £150k to 'look Asian' now 'being trolled' over Covid-19

A plastic surgery addict who paid over £150k to 'look Asian ' says he is being targeted by cruel trolls because of coronavirus .
Oli London , a superfan of Korean pop music or K-Pop , has gone under the knife more than 10 times to transform his Caucasian looks .
But since the 30-year-old 's latest operation , he says strangers have started suggesting he should be quarantined .
`` Some trolls have said that I have the coronavirus because I 'm trying to be Korean which is bizarre , '' he said .
`` I 've had comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Korean does that mean we can put him in quarantine ? ''
Follow our LIVE blog for updates on the coronavirus outbreak The aspiring K-Pop star , who lives in London , has had surgeries including skin whitening .
But since the global COVID-19 outbreak , which began in Wuhan , China and soon spread to South Korea , he says he 's noticed a dramatic increase in trolls commenting on his new looks .
`` It 's horrible receiving these messages but I have thick skin - it 's worse that people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excuse to be racist towards Asian people , '' he continued .
And he claimed : `` The panic and fear has unfortunately created a stigma attached to Asian people particularly , Chinese and Korean people - because these countries have so far the highest rates of the virus .
`` It is very upsetting to see this as Asian people are incredibly gentle , kind and peaceful .
`` To hear these horror stories really breaks my heart and to receive the hate purely because of how I look - it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which he paid £695 for earlier this month as part of a deal , Oli said : `` The procedure creates dots around the eyelids , very close to the eyes , and burns holes into these dots while burning the skin and releasing smoke and a strong smell of burning flesh .
`` I could see smoke over my eyes and it had a strong smell , it smelled just like Korean barbecue .
So I was happy to be reminded of Korea while having this difficult procedure . ''
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posted shocking pictures online of injuries he suffered after being beaten up by thugs shouting 'coronavirus ' at him in London .
And just days ago , an NHS nurse was assaulted and racially abused by a couple on her way to work for a night shift .
There are now more than 183,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide and 7,182 people have lost their lives to the flu-like virus .

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Oli London, 30, had plastic surgery to transform his Caucasian looks but now says he's being told to quarantine by trolls following the coronavirus Covid-19 outbreak
Korean pop fan who paid £150k to 'look Asian' now 'being trolled' over coronavirus
A plastic surgery addict who paid over £150k to 'look Asian' says he is being targeted by cruel trolls because of coronavirus.
Oli London, a superfan of Korean pop music or K-Pop, has gone under the knife more than 10 times to transform his Caucasian looks.
But since the 30-year-old's latest operation, he says strangers have started suggesting he should be quarantined.
"Some trolls have said that I have the coronavirus because I'm trying to be Korean which is bizarre," he said.
"I've had comments such as 'now that Oli London is Korean does that mean we can put him in quarantine?"
Follow our LIVE blog for updates on the coronavirus outbreak
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The aspiring K-Pop star, who lives in London, has had surgeries including skin whitening.
But since the global COVID-19 outbreak, which began in Wuhan, China and soon spread to South Korea, he says he's noticed a dramatic increase in trolls commenting on his new looks.
"It's horrible receiving these messages but I have thick skin - it's worse that people are using the coronavirus as a sickening excuse to be racist towards Asian people," he continued.
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And he claimed: "The panic and fear has unfortunately created a stigma attached to Asian people particularly, Chinese and Korean people - because these countries have so far the highest rates of the virus.
"It is very upsetting to see this as Asian people are incredibly gentle, kind and peaceful.
"To hear these horror stories really breaks my heart and to receive the hate purely because of how I look - it's awful."
Image: Caters News) Caters News)
Describing his latest surgery, which he paid £695 for earlier this month as part of a deal, Oli said: "The procedure creates dots around the eyelids, very close to the eyes, and burns holes into these dots while burning the skin and releasing smoke and a strong smell of burning flesh.
"I could see smoke over my eyes and it had a strong smell, it smelled just like Korean barbecue. So I was happy to be reminded of Korea while having this difficult procedure."
Image: Caters News) Caters News)
Earlier this month, a student from Singapore posted shocking pictures online of injuries he suffered after being beaten up by thugs shouting 'coronavirus' at him in London.
And just days ago, an NHS nurse was assaulted and racially abused by a couple on her way to work for a night shift.
There are now more than 183,000 cases of COVID-19 worldwide and 7,182 people have lost their lives to the flu-like virus.


thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Celebrity Juice audience sent home following Boris Johnson's speech

The Celebrity Juice audience was dramatically sent home during recording following the Prime Minister ’ s press conference last night , Immediately after the British leader Boris Johnson urged all citizens to stop non-essential travel , TV bosses ordered the audience to leave the studios .
The celebrity stars then continued with filming an alternative show where they looked at the best bits of Celebrity Juice .
According to the hilarious host Keith Lemon , two audience members stayed whilst the rest were sent packing .
Funnyman Keith was then forced to then apologise to his loyal fans dressed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comedian walked around the near-empty studio , he said sorry to the guests who came and then admitted ‘ it was weird without an audience ’ .
“ If I don ’ t see you through the week I ’ ll see you through the window , ” Keith then told his 1.6 million Instagram followers , in a nod to a famous eighties catchphrase .
On a final note he injected a comedy slant to the ongoing pandemic and begged fans to stop stockpiling unnecessarily .
“ Don ’ t feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make it here - it ’ s not imported so it ’ s a waste of time , ” he joked .
Keith was meant to be joined by comedian Joel Dommet on yesterday ’ s recording , who also took to social media to speak about the surreal experience whilst dressed as Billie Eilish .
“ What a weird evening - went to record @ celebjuiceofficial - then the audience were told to go home after Boris ’ speech .
“ Having serious logistic based conversations while dressed as @ billieeilish was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve ever been involved in .
Stay safe everyone - keep washing your bits , ” he wrote on Instagram .
Paddy McGuinness , dressed as Geri from the Spice Girls also expressed his surprise that the show was dramatically cancelled .
`` Well that escalated quickly .
We were all set to record @ celebjuiceofficial audience in and then we hear Boris Johnson ’ s speech and that was that !
Audience out , show cancelled ... for now !
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`` Still I got to spend a bit of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stay safe , keep an eye out for the elderly and wash them hands !
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he said .
ITV ’ s Celebrity Juice cancellation follows a series of recordings - such as Peaky Blinders and Line Of Duty - that have also been put on hold across several TV channels .
The Prime Minister held a live press conference on March 16 where he shifted his stance on coronavirus advice .
During the speech he urged all staff to work from home , over 70s to avoid contact and told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The celebrity cast were dressed up in hilarious costumes and gearing up to record the show when bosses made the shock announcement to send everybody home
The Celebrity Juice audience was dramatically sent home during recording following the Prime Minister’s press conference last night,
Immediately after the British leader Boris Johnson urged all citizens to stop non-essential travel, TV bosses ordered the audience to leave the studios.
The celebrity stars then continued with filming an alternative show where they looked at the best bits of Celebrity Juice.
According to the hilarious host Keith Lemon, two audience members stayed whilst the rest were sent packing.
Funnyman Keith was then forced to then apologise to his loyal fans dressed as Barry Gibb from the BeeGees.
As the comedian walked around the near-empty studio, he said sorry to the guests who came and then admitted ‘it was weird without an audience’.
Image: ITV / Talkback Thames) ITV / Talkback Thames)
“If I don’t see you through the week I’ll see you through the window,” Keith then told his 1.6 million Instagram followers, in a nod to a famous eighties catchphrase.
On a final note he injected a comedy slant to the ongoing pandemic and begged fans to stop stockpiling unnecessarily.
“Don’t feel compelled to buy toilet paper because they make it here - it’s not imported so it’s a waste of time,” he joked.
Keith was meant to be joined by comedian Joel Dommet on yesterday’s recording, who also took to social media to speak about the surreal experience whilst dressed as Billie Eilish.
Image: ITV) ITV)
“What a weird evening - went to record @celebjuiceofficial - then the audience were told to go home after Boris’ speech.
“Having serious logistic based conversations while dressed as @billieeilish was one of the strangest things I’ve ever been involved in. Stay safe everyone - keep washing your bits,” he wrote on Instagram.
Paddy McGuinness, dressed as Geri from the Spice Girls also expressed his surprise that the show was dramatically cancelled.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
"Well that escalated quickly. We were all set to record @celebjuiceofficial audience in and then we hear Boris Johnson’s speech and that was that! Audience out, show cancelled...for now!!!!
"Still I got to spend a bit of time with my boy @keithlemon. Stay safe, keep an eye out for the elderly and wash them hands!!!" he said.
ITV’s Celebrity Juice cancellation follows a series of recordings - such as Peaky Blinders and Line Of Duty - that have also been put on hold across several TV channels.
The Prime Minister held a live press conference on March 16 where he shifted his stance on coronavirus advice.
During the speech he urged all staff to work from home, over 70s to avoid contact and told Brits to avoid pubs and social gatherings.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-17--Emmerdale confirms Vinny's identity in heartbreaking twist leaving fans in tears

Mandy broke down while explaining how she first met Vinny as a baby before revealing the identity of his father .
Emmerdale viewers were aware that Vinny was not Mandy 's biological son , but had no idea about his tragic backstory .
After Samson revealed that Vinny was protecting him by pretending to have pawned his mum 's ring - it was time for a major confession .
When Vinny confessed he was not a Dingle , Mandy explain how she first set eyes on him as a nine-month old baby while on a first date with his dad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were happy .
And then the wheels started to fall off .
Paul got into this mess and it got bigger and bigger .
One day he walked away and he never came back .
Two days after Vinnie started school . ''
Heartbroken Mandy claimed she could n't adopt Vinny as she was `` no one '' to him .
She continued : `` I had to make a choice .
Do I become the mum that he never had or put him into care Easiest call I ’ ve ever had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vinny explained how he spent years lying waiting for a knock on door from social services because people didn ’ t think she was his mum .
He explained : `` You have no idea the things shes done for me .
The times she starved just so I could eat .
We had nothing . ''
When asked why she hid Vinny 's identity , Mandy confessed she had been gone for 20 years and feared how here family would react .
Mandy said : `` All Vinny has ever dreamt about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I wanted you to be a proper Dingle not half of one .
I wanted you to belong because you ’ ve never had that . ''
Lydia claimed putting Sam and Samson 's feelings first made him more of a Dingle than blood .
Shaking his hand , Sam said : `` You might not have been one of us before but you are now .
Welcome to the family , Vinny Dingle . ''
Emotional Emmerdale viewers were left in floods of tears after watching the heartbreaking scenes .
One fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so precious .
Those scenes were great !
Family isn ’ t always about blood it ’ s about who is there for you when you need them most . ''
`` Bringing back Mandy and introducing Vinny is one of the best things # Emmerdale has done in the past year , '' added another .
A third said : `` Brilliant acting , great story .
Made me cry '' '' Great scenes love Mandy @ Reallisariley she 's funny , sometimes annoying and mad but has a heart of gold @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vinny , she 's is his mum , '' said a third .

Mandy Dingle explained how she met Vinny and revealed the identity of his father in emotional Emmerdale scenes
Emmerdale has finally confirmed Vinny Dingle's real identity in a heartbreaking twist.
Mandy broke down while explaining how she first met Vinny as a baby before revealing the identity of his father.
Emmerdale viewers were aware that Vinny was not Mandy's biological son, but had no idea about his tragic backstory.
After Samson revealed that Vinny was protecting him by pretending to have pawned his mum's ring - it was time for a major confession.
When Vinny confessed he was not a Dingle, Mandy explain how she first set eyes on him as a nine-month old baby while on a first date with his dad Paul.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Mandy said: "We were happy. And then the wheels started to fall off. Paul got into this mess and it got bigger and bigger. One day he walked away and he never came back. Two days after Vinnie started school."
Heartbroken Mandy claimed she couldn't adopt Vinny as she was "no one" to him.
She continued: "I had to make a choice. Do I become the mum that he never had or put him into care Easiest call I’ve ever had to make."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Hugging Mandy, Vinny explained how he spent years lying waiting for a knock on door from social services because people didn’t think she was his mum.
He explained: "You have no idea the things shes done for me. The times she starved just so I could eat. We had nothing."
When asked why she hid Vinny's identity, Mandy confessed she had been gone for 20 years and feared how here family would react.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Mandy said: "All Vinny has ever dreamt about is being part of a family. I wanted you to be a proper Dingle not half of one. I wanted you to belong because you’ve never had that."
Lydia claimed putting Sam and Samson's feelings first made him more of a Dingle than blood.
Shaking his hand, Sam said: "You might not have been one of us before but you are now. Welcome to the family, Vinny Dingle."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Emotional Emmerdale viewers were left in floods of tears after watching the heartbreaking scenes.
One fan said: "Mandy and Vinny are so precious. Those scenes were great! Family isn’t always about blood it’s about who is there for you when you need them most."
"Bringing back Mandy and introducing Vinny is one of the best things #Emmerdale has done in the past year," added another.
A third said: "Brilliant acting, great story. Made me cry"
"Great scenes love Mandy @Reallisariley she's funny, sometimes annoying and mad but has a heart of gold really! Lovely scenes with her and Vinny, she's is his mum," said a third.
*Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV at 7pm