thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Bloody Monday destroys sport as more coronavirus cancellations announced

The coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of slowing down , and there were a host of suspensions and cancellations of sporting events on Monday .
Horse racing , having continued through the Cheltenham Festival and over the weekend , announced that the Grand National would not go ahead .
And that came after Premiership Rugby announced a five-week suspension , while rugby league was put on hold also .
Those all came after the government ’ s latest guidance for the population , via an early evening press conference featuring prime minister Boris Johnson .
But there had been plenty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then .
Here ’ s a look at the drastic hit sport took on Monday… 3.45am - New Zealand Cricket announces the cancellation of the last two rounds of its domestic first-class competition after taking advice from medical experts .
Wellington Firebirds , who finished the truncated season 26 points ahead of Central Stags , are awarded the 2019-20 Plunket Shield .
6.19am - Pakistan announce the third leg of Bangladesh 's visit next month , comprising of one Test and a one-day international , will be put back to a later date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entirety of Australia is shut down until at least the first week of May , covering matches , training and face-to-face education courses .
7.15am - Catalans Dragons captain Remi Casty says he will not travel to England for Sunday 's Betfred Super League match against Wigan , stressing : `` I do n't want to catch this virus and pass it on to someone more fragile . ''
10.18am - Portsmouth reveal all players and members of the management team will be tested for the virus this week , having experienced difficulty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Arsenal earlier this month , before Gunners boss Mikel Arteta tested positive for the virus and the Premier League club 's first-team squad went into self-isolation .
11am - EFL chairman Rick Parry says `` now is the time for cool heads and calm reflection '' as he and his organisation refuse to be drawn on speculation concerning how or if the 2019-20 season can be completed .
11.01am - The Football Association of Wales announces that the recent decision to suspend domestic football at all levels in the country until April 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ education courses .
12.00pm - Golf 's Sunshine Tour suspends all activities and will review the situation on April 20 `` or as the situation demands '' .
12.25pm - Dewsbury Rams say their Betfred Championship match against Toulouse on Sunday has been postponed .
12.35pm - South Africa Rugby suspends all competitive matches until April 25 at the earliest and calls off all national team training camps and business travel .
1.01pm - Sky Bet League Two club Cambridge announce their entire first-team playing and coaching staff will be in self-isolation for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently came into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus .
1.44pm - Ireland 's limited-overs tour of Zimbabwe next month is postponed .
The team were due to play three T20s at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on April 2 , 4 and 5 followed by three one-day internationals at the same venue on April 8 , 10 and 12 .
1.45pm - The British Horseracing Authority confirms all meetings will be staged behind closed doors from Tuesday , starting at Wetherby and Taunton .
Racing in France is suspended until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announces the suspension of its tour until May 2 , with the clay events in Stuttgart , Istanbul and Prague postponed .
1.48pm - Cricket South Africa cancels all forms of cricket for the next 60 days after the country 's president Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster because of the outbreak .
The decision affects first-class and List A cricket as well as semi-professional , provincial , junior and amateur cricket .
2.34pm - It is confirmed that the Bundesliga and the German second tier will be suspended until at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is revealed a member of Pirelli 's Formula One team has tested positive for coronavirus in Australia .
A Pirelli spokesperson told the PA news agency : `` The person concerned is now following all the relevant procedures put in place by the Australian health authorities . ''
3.21pm - Scottish Rugby confirms that the Scotland Women international who contracted coronavirus has been released from hospital .
The Women 's Six Nations match between Scotland and France on March 7 was postponed after the player tested positive on the eve of the game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around the NFL Draft are cancelled , with the league saying it is working on a new format for the event which takes place next month .
3.39pm - Hearts owner Ann Budge vows to take legal action should her club be relegated .
Hearts are four points adrift at the foot of the Ladbrokes Premiership with eight games left and when asked if she would take legal action if her club were relegated prematurely , Budge told Sky Sports News : `` Yes , I would have to , because I fundamentally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Surrey confirm six of their players have been sent home from training and told to self-isolate .
The county say that , while not all six have reported symptoms , they have been in close proximity to others who have .
4.47pm - The Northern Premier League announces all fixtures have been suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak .
The NPL Premier Division is the seventh tier of the English football pyramid , while fixtures for Division One North West and Division One South East , both the eighth tier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - The Scottish Professional Football League postpone all games `` pending any Government order and/or further direction from the Scottish FA '' .
The announcement gives some clarification for clubs after SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster previously stated that fixtures last weekend and this midweek would not take place .
4.57pm - The Olympic boxing qualifier in London is cancelled .
The tournament , which began on Saturday , was moved behind closed doors on Monday but the escalating crisis forced its abandonment .
5.22pm - The Boat Race , scheduled to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the coronavirus outbreak , organisers announce .
5.34pm - The Rugby Football League announces that all rugby league fixtures , from the Betfred Super League to `` the community game '' , have been suspended until at least April 3 .
5.53pm - The National League , comprising the fifth and sixth tiers of English football , suspends matches until at least April 3 .
6.09pm - The Football Association announces it is `` advising that all grassroots football in England is postponed for the foreseeable future '' .
6.13pm - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarter-finals , which were due to take place from April 3-5 , are postponed by organisers .
6.30pm - Premiership Rugby announces that the Gallagher Premiership has been postponed for at least five weeks .
6.50pm - The Rugby Football Union suspends all rugby activities in England until April 14 .
An RFU statement read : `` Following Government advice today , the Rugby Football Union ( RFU ) will suspend all rugby activity in England , at both professional and community level , including club training , league and cup matches plus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 April subject to continued review . ''
8.04pm - The Professional Footballers ' Association announces it has postponed this year 's awards ceremony , which had been due to take place on April 26 .
8.38pm- Aintree Racecourse announces that April 's Grand National meeting has been cancelled .

The Grand National, the Oxford-Cambridge boat race, Premiership Rugby, and The Football League are all among those events affected by the Covid-19 virus as it rips through the sporting calendar
The coronavirus pandemic shows no sign of slowing down, and there were a host of suspensions and cancellations of sporting events on Monday.
Horse racing, having continued through the Cheltenham Festival and over the weekend, announced that the Grand National would not go ahead.
And that came after Premiership Rugby announced a five-week suspension , while rugby league was put on hold also.
Those all came after the government’s latest guidance for the population, via an early evening press conference featuring prime minister Boris Johnson.
But there had been plenty of other changes across the planet before then.
Image: PA) PA)
Here’s a look at the drastic hit sport took on Monday…
3.45am - New Zealand Cricket announces the cancellation of the last two rounds of its domestic first-class competition after taking advice from medical experts. Wellington Firebirds, who finished the truncated season 26 points ahead of Central Stags, are awarded the 2019-20 Plunket Shield.
6.19am - Pakistan announce the third leg of Bangladesh's visit next month, comprising of one Test and a one-day international, will be put back to a later date.
6.26am - Club rugby around the entirety of Australia is shut down until at least the first week of May, covering matches, training and face-to-face education courses.
7.15am - Catalans Dragons captain Remi Casty says he will not travel to England for Sunday's Betfred Super League match against Wigan, stressing: "I don't want to catch this virus and pass it on to someone more fragile."
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
10.18am - Portsmouth reveal all players and members of the management team will be tested for the virus this week, having experienced difficulty in obtaining testing kits. Pompey played Arsenal earlier this month, before Gunners boss Mikel Arteta tested positive for the virus and the Premier League club's first-team squad went into self-isolation.
11am - EFL chairman Rick Parry says "now is the time for cool heads and calm reflection" as he and his organisation refuse to be drawn on speculation concerning how or if the 2019-20 season can be completed.
11.01am - The Football Association of Wales announces that the recent decision to suspend domestic football at all levels in the country until April 4 will also include the organisation's coach education courses.
12.00pm - Golf's Sunshine Tour suspends all activities and will review the situation on April 20 "or as the situation demands".
12.25pm - Dewsbury Rams say their Betfred Championship match against Toulouse on Sunday has been postponed.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
12.35pm - South Africa Rugby suspends all competitive matches until April 25 at the earliest and calls off all national team training camps and business travel.
1.01pm - Sky Bet League Two club Cambridge announce their entire first-team playing and coaching staff will be in self-isolation for the next week after one squad member recently came into contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
1.44pm - Ireland's limited-overs tour of Zimbabwe next month is postponed. The team were due to play three T20s at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on April 2, 4 and 5 followed by three one-day internationals at the same venue on April 8, 10 and 12.
1.45pm - The British Horseracing Authority confirms all meetings will be staged behind closed doors from Tuesday, starting at Wetherby and Taunton. Racing in France is suspended until April 15.
1.47pm - The WTA announces the suspension of its tour until May 2, with the clay events in Stuttgart, Istanbul and Prague postponed.
Image: Bongarts/Getty Images) Bongarts/Getty Images)
1.48pm - Cricket South Africa cancels all forms of cricket for the next 60 days after the country's president Cyril Ramaphosa declared a national state of disaster because of the outbreak. The decision affects first-class and List A cricket as well as semi-professional, provincial, junior and amateur cricket.
2.34pm - It is confirmed that the Bundesliga and the German second tier will be suspended until at least April 2.
2.44pm - It is revealed a member of Pirelli's Formula One team has tested positive for coronavirus in Australia. A Pirelli spokesperson told the PA news agency: "The person concerned is now following all the relevant procedures put in place by the Australian health authorities."
3.21pm - Scottish Rugby confirms that the Scotland Women international who contracted coronavirus has been released from hospital. The Women's Six Nations match between Scotland and France on March 7 was postponed after the player tested positive on the eve of the game in Glasgow.
3.27pm - Public events around the NFL Draft are cancelled, with the league saying it is working on a new format for the event which takes place next month.
Image: PA) PA)
3.39pm - Hearts owner Ann Budge vows to take legal action should her club be relegated. Hearts are four points adrift at the foot of the Ladbrokes Premiership with eight games left and when asked if she would take legal action if her club were relegated prematurely, Budge told Sky Sports News: "Yes, I would have to, because I fundamentally disagree with it."
3.57pm - Surrey confirm six of their players have been sent home from training and told to self-isolate. The county say that, while not all six have reported symptoms, they have been in close proximity to others who have.
4.47pm - The Northern Premier League announces all fixtures have been suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak. The NPL Premier Division is the seventh tier of the English football pyramid, while fixtures for Division One North West and Division One South East, both the eighth tier, have also been suspended.
4.53pm - The Scottish Professional Football League postpone all games "pending any Government order and/or further direction from the Scottish FA". The announcement gives some clarification for clubs after SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster previously stated that fixtures last weekend and this midweek would not take place.
Image: PA) PA)
4.57pm - The Olympic boxing qualifier in London is cancelled. The tournament, which began on Saturday, was moved behind closed doors on Monday but the escalating crisis forced its abandonment.
5.22pm - The Boat Race, scheduled to take place on March 29, is cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak, organisers announce.
5.34pm - The Rugby Football League announces that all rugby league fixtures, from the Betfred Super League to "the community game", have been suspended until at least April 3.
5.53pm - The National League, comprising the fifth and sixth tiers of English football, suspends matches until at least April 3.
6.09pm - The Football Association announces it is "advising that all grassroots football in England is postponed for the foreseeable future".
6.13pm - The Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals, which were due to take place from April 3-5, are postponed by organisers.
6.30pm - Premiership Rugby announces that the Gallagher Premiership has been postponed for at least five weeks.
6.50pm - The Rugby Football Union suspends all rugby activities in England until April 14. An RFU statement read: "Following Government advice today, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) will suspend all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community level, including club training, league and cup matches plus rugby education courses from 17 March until 14 April subject to continued review."
8.04pm - The Professional Footballers' Association announces it has postponed this year's awards ceremony, which had been due to take place on April 26.
8.38pm- Aintree Racecourse announces that April's Grand National meeting has been cancelled.


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Coronavirus pandemic - all you need to know as UK death toll hits 55

People in the UK have been told to avoid pubs , clubs and restaurants and work from home wherever possible to slow the spread of coronavirus which has now claimed 55 lives in the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said at a press conference : “ Now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact and to stop all non-essential travel ” .
Mr Johnson said London appeared to be “ a few weeks ahead ” of other areas and urged people in the capital to pay special attention to the measures – including home working – suggested by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Virgin Atlantic , easyJet and British Airways ground the majority of their flights .
The rail industry is also said to be in talks with the government about a bailout as people fearful of coronavirus stay home .
The European Union ’ s executive has proposed a 30-day ban on incoming travel for foreigners to the bloc to battle the spread of coronavirus .
The UK death toll yesterday rose to 35 while there have now been 1,543 cases .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday said that over-70s could be asked to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world more than 6,000 people have now died from the disease .
Overnight , Las Vegas , New York and Los Angeles joined Ohio and Illinois in closing businesses after the US imposed travel bans on travellers from Europe and the UK .
We 've got a full guide on your rights to emergency time off work if your child 's school is closed due to coronavirus , here .
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The Tories have U-turned on their coronavirus 'strategy' yet again, after the Government changed its mind on wearing masks in schools.
Schools will be able to order secondary school pupils to wear masks in communal areas when they return next week.
The about face followed growing criticism of Government guidance, which previously ruled out face masks for pupils in England but comes just days before children go back to school.
It comes as the latest figures show nearly 24 million people have been infected with deadly coronavirus around the world and more than 814,000 have died.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-16--UK government's coronavirus advice and why it's different to rest of the world

The Government faces a backlash over its failure to close schools , with anxious parents complaining other countries are doing more to tackle the coronavirus outbreak .
Boris Johnson and Chief Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance insisted it was not the right time to close schools .
But Amanda Savage-Sperka , from Worcestershire , is keeping her son Sylvester , 11 , off due to health problems in the family .
She said : “ I am not willing to be one of Bojo ’ s statistics.
” Here , we examine the UK ’ s strategy on schools and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ countries : The decision to keep schools open is at odds with UK guidance to reduce social contact .
Almost 40 countries , including Italy , France , Spain and Ireland , have closed all their schools .
UK health chiefs think for now they are better staying open as children are low risk and if kept at home could infect grandparents or other carers .
NHS workers with kids could be forced to stay off to look after them .
Education chiefs say schools may have to close due to staff falling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on exams and kids on free school meals .
Universities are expected to shut from March 31 , with many already only providing lectures online .
Many overseas students may be unable to return to the UK due to travel restrictions if they go home to Europe , the US or to the Far East .
New powers will be unveiled today allowing police to detain people , or force them back into their homes , if they are infected and failing to isolate .
Chief constables must prioritise serious crime and time-sensitive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with rioting or looting , and troops are on standby .
The Royal Logistics Corps is already helping councils , and Army drivers may be enlisted to keep supermarkets and petrol stations supplied .
Service personnel will be brought in to work with the emergency services if sickness depletes staff numbers .
The Government has asked manufacturing firms to make ventilators .
The UK currently only has about 5,000 , far fewer than Italy and Germany .
The PM has ordered the NHS to buy up 8,000 private hospital beds , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Elective operations , such as hip replacements , are cancelled and operating theatres are being prepared as intensive care units .
Recently retired doctors will be asked to return and final year nursing and medical students will staff wards .
Health chiefs think we are three weeks behind Italy , where hospitals are overwhelmed .
Everyone must avoid pubs , clubs , theatres and other social venues , and cease all unnecessary travel .
The Government has effectively cancelled all mass gatherings and sporting events by saying it will no longer provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mass gatherings of more than 500 people .
The Premier League has been suspended until April 4 , along with top football in Spain , Portugal , France , Italy and the Netherlands .
In France , gatherings of more than 100 people are banned .
In New York , Broadway shows are shut for a month .
St Patrick ’ s Day celebrations have been ditched throughout Ireland .
Saudi Arabia has halted entry of pilgrims visiting holy sites .
In Spain , citizens are only allowed out to work , for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loudspeakers on police cars or drones telling them to go home .
In Geneva , Switzerland gatherings of more than five people are banned .
Those advised to self-isolate will get statutory sick pay of £95 a week .
Agency , self-employed and gig economy workers are not eligible for SSP and fear Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit are too complicated will come too late .
The Danish government is paying 75 % of workers ’ wages , in Norway there will be full pay for 20 days for those laid off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % of their average income .
France has banned job lay-offs and in Italy there will be no redundancies during the crisis , and mortgages , rent and household bills have been suspended .
Air travel is at a virtual standstill .
The EU has proposed a 30-day ban on incoming travel for foreigners .
Our Foreign Office has advised against “ all but essential travel ” to more than 30 countries .
Restrictions exist to and from countries , including the US , Spain , Norway and Poland .
Ferries to mainland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eurostar is running normally , but this could change if France imposes restrictions .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is meeting rail bosses to discuss the fall in passenger numbers .
The Government has faced criticism for not doing enough to track the spread of the disease .
Last week , the UK said it would no longer test everyone with symptoms , only those in hospitals .
While South Korea tests 20,000 people every day , only 1,500 a day are tested in England , although there are now plans to ramp this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS workers will be tested after a leaked document claimed they wouldn ’ t be due to lack of capacity .
Projections of the pandemic ’ s course in the UK will have to rely on estimates .
Environment Secretary George Eustice met food suppliers and supermarkets yesterday to ensure “ continuity of supply ” .
No10 warned against panic buying , which has already been seen across the UK , but ruled out rationing .

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Boris Johnson and Chief Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance insisted it was not the right time to close schools in the latest announcement in which firmer measures were taken
Coronavirus: UK government's advice and why it's different to rest of the world
The Government faces a backlash over its failure to close schools, with anxious parents complaining other countries are doing more to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson and Chief Scientific Officer Sir Patrick Vallance insisted it was not the right time to close schools.
But Amanda Savage-Sperka, from Worcestershire, is keeping her son Sylvester, 11, off due to health problems in the family. She said: “I am not willing to be one of Bojo’s statistics.”
Here, we examine the UK’s strategy on schools and other key areas, compared with other countries:
Schools
The decision to keep schools open is at odds with UK guidance to reduce social contact.
Almost 40 countries, including Italy, France, Spain and Ireland, have closed all their schools.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
UK health chiefs think for now they are better staying open as children are low risk and if kept at home could infect grandparents or other carers. NHS workers with kids could be forced to stay off to look after them.
Education chiefs say schools may have to close due to staff falling ill. Unions worry about the impact on exams and kids on free school meals.
Universities are expected to shut from March 31, with many already only providing lectures online.
Many overseas students may be unable to return to the UK due to travel restrictions if they go home to Europe, the US or to the Far East.
Police and army
New powers will be unveiled today allowing police to detain people, or force them back into their homes, if they are infected and failing to isolate.
Chief constables must prioritise serious crime and time-sensitive investigations.
Officers have had training to deal with rioting or looting, and troops are on standby. The Royal Logistics Corps is already helping councils, and Army drivers may be enlisted to keep supermarkets and petrol stations supplied.
Service personnel will be brought in to work with the emergency services if sickness depletes staff numbers.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Hospitals
The Government has asked manufacturing firms to make ventilators.
The UK currently only has about 5,000, far fewer than Italy and Germany.
The PM has ordered the NHS to buy up 8,000 private hospital beds, and hotels may be used as temporary hospitals.
Elective operations, such as hip replacements, are cancelled and operating theatres are being prepared as intensive care units.
Recently retired doctors will be asked to return and final year nursing and medical students will staff wards. Health chiefs think we are three weeks behind Italy, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
Social gatherings
Everyone must avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other social venues, and cease all unnecessary travel.
The Government has effectively cancelled all mass gatherings and sporting events by saying it will no longer provide emergency workers.
Scotland has advised against mass gatherings of more than 500 people.
The Premier League has been suspended until April 4, along with top football in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy and the Netherlands.
In France, gatherings of more than 100 people are banned. In New York, Broadway shows are shut for a month.
St Patrick’s Day celebrations have been ditched throughout Ireland. Saudi Arabia has halted entry of pilgrims visiting holy sites.
In Spain, citizens are only allowed out to work, for emergencies or to buy food, with loudspeakers on police cars or drones telling them to go home.
In Geneva, Switzerland gatherings of more than five people are banned.
Support for the low-paid
Those advised to self-isolate will get statutory sick pay of £95 a week. Agency, self-employed and gig economy workers are not eligible for SSP and fear Employment Support Allowance or Universal Credit are too complicated will come too late.
The Danish government is paying 75% of workers’ wages, in Norway there will be full pay for 20 days for those laid off, while the self-employed will get 80% of their average income.
France has banned job lay-offs and in Italy there will be no redundancies during the crisis, and mortgages, rent and household bills have been suspended.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
Transport
Air travel is at a virtual standstill. The EU has proposed a 30-day ban on incoming travel for foreigners.
Our Foreign Office has advised against “all but essential travel” to more than 30 countries.
Restrictions exist to and from countries, including the US, Spain, Norway and Poland.
Ferries to mainland Europe are operating a reduced service. Eurostar is running normally, but this could change if France imposes restrictions.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps is meeting rail bosses to discuss the fall in passenger numbers.
Testing
The Government has faced criticism for not doing enough to track the spread of the disease.
Last week, the UK said it would no longer test everyone with symptoms, only those in hospitals.
While South Korea tests 20,000 people every day, only 1,500 a day are tested in England, although there are now plans to ramp this up to 10,000.
No10 has signalled NHS workers will be tested after a leaked document claimed they wouldn’t be due to lack of capacity. Projections of the pandemic’s course in the UK will have to rely on estimates.
Supermarkets
Environment Secretary George Eustice met food suppliers and supermarkets yesterday to ensure “continuity of supply”. No10 warned against panic buying, which has already been seen across the UK, but ruled out rationing.


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Game of Thrones Tormund actor Kristofer Hivju tests positive for coronavirus

Game of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju has tested positive for coronavirus .
The Norwegian actor , who played Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO series , told people to `` take care of each other , keep your distance and stay healthy '' .
Kristofer confirmed he had the virus and was self-isolating at home with his family .
On Instagram , he wrote : `` Greetings from Norway !
Sorry to say that I , today , have tested positive for COVID19 , Corona virus .
`` My family and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — I only have mild symptoms of a cold . ''
`` There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis , so I urge all of you to be extremely careful ; wash your hands , keep 1,5 meters distance from others , go in quarantine ; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading .
`` Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals .
Please take care of each other , keep your distance , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country 's Center for Disease Control 's website , and follow the regulations for staying safe and protecting not just yourselves , but our entire community , and especially those at risk like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions . ''
This comes on the same day that Idris Elba revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus and gone into immediate self-isolation .
The 47-year-old Luther star and Hollywood actor said he did n't even have any symptoms before being diagnosed .
Talking to the camera as wife Sabrina stood alongside him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have any symptoms but had been in close contact with someone who had the virus .
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has also revealed she is self-isolating for two weeks following new government advice .
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were the first celebrities to announce they had tested positive for the deadly bug .
The 63-year-old Oscar winner began feeling ill while he was in Australia filming a forthcoming Elvis Presley biopic .
The star said he felt like he had a cold , while his wife , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealing they had both tested positive in a statement on social media .
Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko , who found fame on Quantum Of Solace , has also tested positive for the virus .

The actor who played Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO series told people to "take care of each other, keep your distance and stay healthy"
Game of Thrones actor Kristofer Hivju has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Norwegian actor, who played Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO series, told people to "take care of each other, keep your distance and stay healthy".
Kristofer confirmed he had the virus and was self-isolating at home with his family.
On Instagram, he wrote: "Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus.
"My family and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes. We are in good health — I only have mild symptoms of a cold."
Image: HBO) HBO)
"There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis, so I urge all of you to be extremely careful; wash your hands, keep 1,5 meters distance from others, go in quarantine; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading.
"Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals. Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy!
"Please visit your country's Center for Disease Control's website, and follow the regulations for staying safe and protecting not just yourselves, but our entire community, and especially those at risk like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions."
This comes on the same day that Idris Elba revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus and gone into immediate self-isolation.
The 47-year-old Luther star and Hollywood actor said he didn't even have any symptoms before being diagnosed.
Talking to the camera as wife Sabrina stood alongside him, the actor said he didn't have any symptoms but had been in close contact with someone who had the virus.
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has also revealed she is self-isolating for two weeks following new government advice.
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were the first celebrities to announce they had tested positive for the deadly bug.
The 63-year-old Oscar winner began feeling ill while he was in Australia filming a forthcoming Elvis Presley biopic.
The star said he felt like he had a cold, while his wife, also 63, was suffering from chills while revealing they had both tested positive in a statement on social media.
Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko, who found fame on Quantum Of Solace, has also tested positive for the virus.
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--'Super-spreader' carers on zero-hour contract may pass coronavirus to elderly

Elderly people who rely on home care visits could be left unable to feed and wash themselves , ministers have warned .
Over-70s will be ordered to self-isolate soon but unions say services crippled by Tory cuts will be unable to cope .
And carers doing home visits could become the most deadly super-spreaders of Covid-19 with many on zero-hours contracts unable to afford to take time off .
The sector already has 122,000 unfilled posts and Age UK estimates 1.4 million are not getting help .
Shadow Health Minister Barbara Keeley said : “ It ’ s clear care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant pressure on an already fragile social care system.
” The Government said it was unable to answer a Parliamentary question on whether it had assessed capacity to provide home care and meals for the elderly .
Its plan to isolate over-70s was leaked at the weekend and there are reports Whitehall is in talks with Uber and Deliveroo to cover food runs .
The GMB ’ s Rehana Azam said : “ The Government says we need a ‘ wartime-style ’ response but they will be setting their troops up to fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ diligence .
“ The suggestion companies like Deliveroo and Uber can take the vital task of keeping nearly nine million older people properly fed is frankly not a serious one.
” The written Parliamentary question was submitted by Labour ’ s Sarah Owen , who said : “ The Minister ’ s inability to answer this simple question will be concerning to carers and patients .
This Government needs to act now.
” There are 9.2 million over-70s in the UK and almost half live alone .
Christine Warren , whose mum Kathleen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said agency staff have been told they can not get hold of protective masks due to shortages .
Christine , of Islington , North London , said : “ Boris is saying isolate but my mother ’ s home is like Waterloo Station – she has up to 14 different carers passing through every week .
“ The least thing the Government could do is ensure carers have the protective equipment they need .
These carers could be super-spreaders infecting the vulnerable through no fault of their own.
” Care England chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector is working with the Department of Health and NHS England to ensure services are prepared for this pandemic .
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EXCLUSIVE Elderly people could be left unable to feed and wash themselves amid Government plans to isolate over-70s to stem the coronavirus outbreak, which has killed 55 people in the UK
Elderly people who rely on home care visits could be left unable to feed and wash themselves, ministers have warned.
Over-70s will be ordered to self-isolate soon but unions say services crippled by Tory cuts will be unable to cope.
And carers doing home visits could become the most deadly super-spreaders of Covid-19 with many on zero-hours contracts unable to afford to take time off. The sector already has 122,000 unfilled posts and Age UK estimates 1.4 million are not getting help.
Shadow Health Minister Barbara Keeley said: “It’s clear care staff self-isolating or becoming unwell will put significant pressure on an already fragile social care system.”
The Government said it was unable to answer a Parliamentary question on whether it had assessed capacity to provide home care and meals for the elderly. Its plan to isolate over-70s was leaked at the weekend and there are reports Whitehall is in talks with Uber and Deliveroo to cover food runs.
The GMB’s Rehana Azam said: “The Government says we need a ‘wartime-style’ response but they will be setting their troops up to fail if they haven’t done due diligence.
“The suggestion companies like Deliveroo and Uber can take the vital task of keeping nearly nine million older people properly fed is frankly not a serious one.”
The written Parliamentary question was submitted by Labour’s Sarah Owen, who said: “The Minister’s inability to answer this simple question will be concerning to carers and patients. This Government needs to act now.”
There are 9.2 million over-70s in the UK and almost half live alone.
Christine Warren, whose mum Kathleen, 98, relies on home care, said agency staff have been told they cannot get hold of protective masks due to shortages.
Christine, of Islington, North London, said: “Boris is saying isolate but my mother’s home is like Waterloo Station – she has up to 14 different carers passing through every week.
“The least thing the Government could do is ensure carers have the protective equipment they need. These carers could be super-spreaders infecting the vulnerable through no fault of their own.”
Care England chief Prof Martin Green said: “The sector is working with the Department of Health and NHS England to ensure services are prepared for this pandemic.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Girl, 13, died suddenly from cancer after being diagnosed with chest infection

A teenage girl died suddenly from cancer after initially being diagnosed with a chest infection , an inquest has heard .
Tanisha Baverstock had been suffering from a persistent cough , breathlessness and weight loss for a few weeks when her mother , Kelly , took her to see her GP .
The doctor diagnosed a chest infection , prescribed antibiotics and an inhaler , and ordered a blood test to be carried out , the hearing at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner 's Court heard .
The blood test revealed `` there was something in her blood '' and Tanisha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where further tests highlighted a `` change in her lungs '' .
On the evening of January 30 last year , Ms Baverstock drove her 13-year-old daughter to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children , where she was diagnosed with cancer .
Tanisha , from Calne , Wiltshire , died less than 24 hours later after collapsing during a procedure to drain her heart of excess fluid .
Describing her daughter 's last moments , Ms Baverstock told the inquest : `` They said the next 48 hours would be quite crucial .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I did n't think my daughter was going to die and I would see her in the intensive care unit .
I was n't told there was a risk .
`` If I had known my daughter was going to die , I would have had chance to say goodbye - that was taken away from me . ''
Ms Baverstock said she accompanied her daughter to the operating theatre for the procedure , which would be carried out with Tanisha awake .
`` She made a suffocating noise and I was holding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mum , Mum ' , '' she said .
`` She started making this really loud roar sound and the alarms went off and she started making this roar sound and the nurses asked me to leave .
`` I took two steps back and that 's when I saw her head slump and her eyes were wide open and her tongue flop and I knew she was dead .
`` When you see that face you know there is no coming back from that . ''
She added : `` I remember @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancer for and I was told two weeks .
`` I was told when they opened her up and she was completely riddled with cancer and her heart had haemorrhaged and she was going to die anyway today .
`` I remember thinking that if she was going to die anyway why would you do the operation ? ''
Ms Baverstock took Tanisha to see Dr Martin Allen at Salisbury Medical Practice on December 31 , 2018 .
The court heard there was a dispute between Dr Allen and Ms Baverstock as to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was urgent and that a follow-up telephone call was planned on January 3 to discuss the results .
Dr Allen said he attempted to phone Ms Baverstock on January 3 , 7 , 13 and 14 2019 but was unable to contact her .
He then wrote her a letter .
It later emerged that the surgery did not have the correct telephone number or address for Tanisha 's mother on their records .
In a further appointment with Dr Allen on January 25 , 2019 , he suggested Tanisha had tuberculosis and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Salisbury District Hospital .
Tanisha 's symptoms continued and she developed a lump in her neck in the days before she was due at the hospital for the outpatients appointment on January 29 , 2019 .
While at the hospital waiting to see the doctors , Tanisha was struggling to breathe .
`` At this point I was really concerned about her and I thought we were in the right place with her , '' Ms Baverstock told the court .
`` The doctor said it was viral .
When I mentioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't anything to worry about .
I will not forget those words until the day I die . ''
Tanisha was prescribed a different type of antibiotic and sent for a chest X-ray .
Ms Baverstock said the X-ray showed `` changes in her lungs '' and that the hospital wanted to see her daughter again in four weeks ' time .
The following day a doctor rang Ms Baverstock to say her daughter 's X-ray had been reviewed and there was something `` very nasty on her lungs and the next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Baverstock told the hearing that someone was to phone to tell her to take Tanisha to hospital in either Bristol or Bath .
She rejected the suggestion that she was told to take her immediately to Salisbury District Hospital as any delay could prove fatal .
`` If someone is telling you that you are definitely going to process that , '' she said .
A spokesperson for University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust said : “ We would again like to offer our deepest condolences to Tanisha ’ s family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the inquest is underway , we are unable to comment further .
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Tanisha Baverstock was initially diagnosed with a chest infection and was sent to hospital for a blood test, where she had a "change in her lungs" and was then diagnosed with cancer. She died one day later.
Girl, 13, died suddenly from cancer after being diagnosed with chest infection
A teenage girl died suddenly from cancer after initially being diagnosed with a chest infection, an inquest has heard.
Tanisha Baverstock had been suffering from a persistent cough, breathlessness and weight loss for a few weeks when her mother, Kelly, took her to see her GP.
The doctor diagnosed a chest infection, prescribed antibiotics and an inhaler, and ordered a blood test to be carried out, the hearing at Wiltshire and Swindon Coroner's Court heard.
The blood test revealed "there was something in her blood" and Tanisha was referred to Salisbury District Hospital, where further tests highlighted a "change in her lungs".
On the evening of January 30 last year, Ms Baverstock drove her 13-year-old daughter to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, where she was diagnosed with cancer.
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Tanisha, from Calne, Wiltshire, died less than 24 hours later after collapsing during a procedure to drain her heart of excess fluid.
Describing her daughter's last moments, Ms Baverstock told the inquest: "They said the next 48 hours would be quite crucial. I went into the theatre blinded.
"I didn't think my daughter was going to die and I would see her in the intensive care unit. I wasn't told there was a risk.
"If I had known my daughter was going to die, I would have had chance to say goodbye - that was taken away from me."
Ms Baverstock said she accompanied her daughter to the operating theatre for the procedure, which would be carried out with Tanisha awake.
"She made a suffocating noise and I was holding her hand and she said 'Mum, Mum, Mum'," she said.
"She started making this really loud roar sound and the alarms went off and she started making this roar sound and the nurses asked me to leave.
"I took two steps back and that's when I saw her head slump and her eyes were wide open and her tongue flop and I knew she was dead.
"When you see that face you know there is no coming back from that."
She added: "I remember asking the question how long Tanisha had cancer for and I was told two weeks.
Image: SWNS) SWNS)
"I was told when they opened her up and she was completely riddled with cancer and her heart had haemorrhaged and she was going to die anyway today.
"I remember thinking that if she was going to die anyway why would you do the operation?"
Ms Baverstock took Tanisha to see Dr Martin Allen at Salisbury Medical Practice on December 31, 2018.
The court heard there was a dispute between Dr Allen and Ms Baverstock as to whether he told her the blood test was urgent and that a follow-up telephone call was planned on January 3 to discuss the results.
Dr Allen said he attempted to phone Ms Baverstock on January 3, 7, 13 and 14 2019 but was unable to contact her. He then wrote her a letter.
It later emerged that the surgery did not have the correct telephone number or address for Tanisha's mother on their records.
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In a further appointment with Dr Allen on January 25, 2019, he suggested Tanisha had tuberculosis and wanted her to be seen by specialists at Salisbury District Hospital.
Tanisha's symptoms continued and she developed a lump in her neck in the days before she was due at the hospital for the outpatients appointment on January 29, 2019.
While at the hospital waiting to see the doctors, Tanisha was struggling to breathe.
"At this point I was really concerned about her and I thought we were in the right place with her," Ms Baverstock told the court.
"The doctor said it was viral. When I mentioned the blood test, he said it wasn't anything to worry about. I will not forget those words until the day I die."
Tanisha was prescribed a different type of antibiotic and sent for a chest X-ray.
Ms Baverstock said the X-ray showed "changes in her lungs" and that the hospital wanted to see her daughter again in four weeks' time.
The following day a doctor rang Ms Baverstock to say her daughter's X-ray had been reviewed and there was something "very nasty on her lungs and the next 24 hours were quite crucial".
Ms Baverstock told the hearing that someone was to phone to tell her to take Tanisha to hospital in either Bristol or Bath.
She rejected the suggestion that she was told to take her immediately to Salisbury District Hospital as any delay could prove fatal.
"If someone is telling you that you are definitely going to process that," she said.
A spokesperson for University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust said: “We would again like to offer our deepest condolences to Tanisha’s family and friends at this difficult time. Whilst the inquest is underway, we are unable to comment further.”


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Man City locked out of training ground amid more coronavirus outbreak concerns

Manchester City 's players are still not training at the club 's £200million City Football Academy complex amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus outbreak .
Pep Guardiola and his first-team squad have not trained at the CFA - adjacent to the Etihad Stadium - since all elite level football in England was suspended last Friday .
City 's players have been given additional time off while the football authorities discuss how to proceed against the backdrop of the pandemic .
Guardiola 's players are understood to have been given personalised fitness programmes to follow remotely , while City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is understood the training ground could be out of action for a further week , until March 24 , until the club are satisfied it is safe for players to return there .
Academy players are understood to be due back at City 's training ground early next week , but that return date could also be put back , given the uncertainty over the ongoing situation .
Defender Benjamin Mendy was at the centre of a coronavirus scare , with City confirming a family member of a first-team player was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respiratory illness .
The family member was tested for Covid-19 and Mendy went into self-isolating as a precaution , although the test ultimately came back negative at the weekend .
Mendy took to Instagram to thank fans for their support and to remind them to follow guidance from the World Health Organisation on the steps to take to avoid the spread of the virus .
City 's players have taken to social media to document how they are spending their time while the training ground is effectively on lockdown .
David Silva posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing fitness exercises at home .
As many City staff as possible have been switched from the Etihad Campus and City Football Academy to working from home , over several days , as the club addresses the ongoing coronavirus issue .

EXCLUSIVE: City have not returned to the £200million CFA since last week's coronavirus scare involving Benjamin Mendy - whose test ultimately came back negative
Manchester City's players are still not training at the club's £200million City Football Academy complex amid concerns over the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Pep Guardiola and his first-team squad have not trained at the CFA - adjacent to the Etihad Stadium - since all elite level football in England was suspended last Friday.
City's players have been given additional time off while the football authorities discuss how to proceed against the backdrop of the pandemic.
Guardiola's players are understood to have been given personalised fitness programmes to follow remotely, while City's training ground is out of bounds.
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It is understood the training ground could be out of action for a further week, until March 24, until the club are satisfied it is safe for players to return there.
Academy players are understood to be due back at City's training ground early next week, but that return date could also be put back, given the uncertainty over the ongoing situation.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Defender Benjamin Mendy was at the centre of a coronavirus scare, with City confirming a family member of a first-team player was admitted to hospital with symptoms of a respiratory illness.
The family member was tested for Covid-19 and Mendy went into self-isolating as a precaution, although the test ultimately came back negative at the weekend.
Mendy took to Instagram to thank fans for their support and to remind them to follow guidance from the World Health Organisation on the steps to take to avoid the spread of the virus.
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City's players have taken to social media to document how they are spending their time while the training ground is effectively on lockdown.
David Silva posted pictures of him and young son Mateo doing fitness exercises at home.
As many City staff as possible have been switched from the Etihad Campus and City Football Academy to working from home, over several days, as the club addresses the ongoing coronavirus issue.


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Dad's ibuprofen coronavirus warning after daughter falls seriously ill

A girl suffering coronavirus symptoms became seriously after taking ibuprofen , her dad has warned .
When Amelia Collins , 4 , was given ibuprofen her temperature soared , she begun shaking , panting , and could n't hold her up or eyes open .
she even started vomiting on herself .
Dad Dan Collins has put out a message to others warning against the dangers .
His concern comes just days after France 's health minister , Olivier Veran , said ibuprofen could aggravate the infection .
He wrote : `` Anti-inflammatories ( ibuprofen , cortisone … ) could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fever , take paracetamol , '' the Manchester Evening News reports .
Dan and partner Maddie gave Amelia ibuprofen as they were unable to get any Calpol .
`` Within an hour of giving it to her , she dropped dramatically , '' said Dan .
`` She was panting while trying to breathe , her heart rate was very rapid , she couldn ’ t keep her eyes open , couldn ’ t lift her head up , her body was shaking , she started being sick on herself and her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We called back up and the NHS sent out an emergency ambulance , once the paramedics got here they managed to bring her temp and stats down a bit , they ’ re still higher than normal but not dangerous high anymore .
`` Now she ’ s back on Calpol , she ’ s back to just being her poorly self .
`` The paramedics only told us while here that we 're not to give her ibuprofen . ''
He added : `` The paramedic said about self isolating and calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again , so I asked if it ’ s just for the 7 days as it ’ s already been 5 days but they said that as she has all symptoms we 're to keep her isolated until all symptoms are gone .
Now medics in the UK are repeating the French minister 's warning .
Dr Amir Khan , star of the Channel 5 show GPs Behind Closed Doors , has written about it in Al Jazeera .
He says that despite anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen being important drugs that are used by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different types of arthritis , headaches , sore throats and colds , they 'can have a depressive effect on parts of our immune systems ' - and that is where the danger lies with coronavirus .
`` When it comes to taking them to help ease the symptoms of the common cold , we do not really have to worry about this slight but important reduction in the strength of our immune systems : We are very unlikely to develop complications from the common cold , let alone die from it , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our immune system in top working order in order to battle the coronavirus and win . ''
He explains that when the virus enters our body , it induces mild to severe respiratory problems , a high fever , cough and , potentially , multi-organ dysfunction , which can lead to death .
Our bodies release mast cells in response to the virus - which are released very quickly from our respiratory tract - and when they come into contact with the virus , they then trigger ' a much bigger immune response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' .
We need these inflammatory chemicals to help tackle the virus in the medium to long term , '' said Dr Khan .
`` It is the effectiveness of these chemicals that decides whether a person develops complications from the coronavirus or makes a full recovery .
`` If we take medicines that dampen this immune response , such as ibuprofen , this can lead to us not fighting off the infection as effectively , potentially leading to a longer illness with a higher risk of complications . ''
He does however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used anti-inflammatories to help manage crippling pain and long-term health conditions and often it 's the only thing they can use .
So anyone taking them on a regular basis needs to discuss any changes with their doctor first .
Amelia 's mum Maddie , also mum to eight-year-old Katie , says she 's 'never seen her daughter as poorly in her life ' and they are now self-isolating .
Speaking to the MEN , she said : `` I had her in bed with me last night so I could keep an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all night coughing and wheezing and with a high fever still , today has been the same .
`` She has every symptom and reacted badly when given ibuprofen , which would point to the virus .
`` She ’ s also been ill for seven days now and shows no sign of being better , but with them not testing we won ’ t know if it is for definite or not .
`` They did n't mention testing , as I ’ m aware if you ’ re well enough to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t testing , they ’ re only testing those with underlying health conditions that are ending up admitted to hospital with it .
`` When they left her heart and breathing rate were still up and her temperature had gone down to 38.4 , which is still high , but not dangerously high like it was .
They said even though her stats are still up they ’ re happy for me to self isolate her and manage it from home .
`` We ’ re just to do that until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets better soon . ''

When Amelia Milner, 4, was given ibuprofen her temperature soared, she begun panting, shaking and couldn't hold her head up or eyes open
A girl suffering coronavirus symptoms became seriously ill after taking ibuprofen, her stepdad has warned.
When Amelia Milner, 4, was given ibuprofen her temperature soared, she began shaking, panting, and couldn't hold herself up or keep her eyes open. She even started vomiting on herself.
Stepdad Dan Collins has put out a message to others warning against the dangers - however the NHS is still advising those with symptoms take painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen.
Dan's concern comes just days after France's health minister, Olivier Veran, said ibuprofen could aggravate the infection.
He wrote: "Anti-inflammatories (ibuprofen, cortisone …) could aggravate the infection. If you have a fever, take paracetamol," the Manchester Evening News reports.
Dan and partner Maddie gave Amelia ibuprofen as they were unable to get any Calpol.
"Within an hour of giving it to her, she dropped dramatically," said Dan.
Click here for official NHS guidance on Covid-19.
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"She was panting while trying to breathe, her heart rate was very rapid, she couldn’t keep her eyes open, couldn’t lift her head up, her body was shaking, she started being sick on herself and her temperature had risen to 39.4!
"We called back up and the NHS sent out an emergency ambulance, once the paramedics got here they managed to bring her temp and stats down a bit, they’re still higher than normal but not dangerous high anymore.
"Now she’s back on Calpol, she’s back to just being her poorly self.
"The paramedics only told us while here that we're not to give her ibuprofen."
He added: "The paramedic said about self isolating and calling back if her temp rises that high again, so I asked if it’s just for the 7 days as it’s already been 5 days but they said that as she has all symptoms we're to keep her isolated until all symptoms are gone.
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Now medics in the UK are repeating the French minister's warning.
Dr Amir Khan, star of the Channel 5 show GPs Behind Closed Doors, has written about it in Al Jazeera.
He says that despite anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen being important drugs that are used by millions of people to treat pain, different types of arthritis, headaches, sore throats and colds, they 'can have a depressive effect on parts of our immune systems' - and that is where the danger lies with coronavirus.
"When it comes to taking them to help ease the symptoms of the common cold, we do not really have to worry about this slight but important reduction in the strength of our immune systems: We are very unlikely to develop complications from the common cold, let alone die from it," he said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"But we need our immune system in top working order in order to battle the coronavirus and win."
He explains that when the virus enters our body, it induces mild to severe respiratory problems, a high fever, cough and, potentially, multi-organ dysfunction, which can lead to death.
Our bodies release mast cells in response to the virus - which are released very quickly from our respiratory tract - and when they come into contact with the virus, they then trigger 'a much bigger immune response, which involves inflammatory chemicals being released'.
We need these inflammatory chemicals to help tackle the virus in the medium to long term," said Dr Khan.
"It is the effectiveness of these chemicals that decides whether a person develops complications from the coronavirus or makes a full recovery.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"If we take medicines that dampen this immune response, such as ibuprofen, this can lead to us not fighting off the infection as effectively, potentially leading to a longer illness with a higher risk of complications."
He does however stress that some people rely on commonly used anti-inflammatories to help manage crippling pain and long-term health conditions and often it's the only thing they can use.
So anyone taking them on a regular basis needs to discuss any changes with their doctor first.
Amelia's mum Maddie, also mum to eight-year-old Katie, says she's 'never seen her daughter as poorly in her life' and they are now self-isolating.
Speaking to the MEN, she said: "I had her in bed with me last night so I could keep an eye on her, she was up all night coughing and wheezing and with a high fever still, today has been the same.
"She has every symptom and reacted badly when given ibuprofen, which would point to the virus.
"She’s also been ill for seven days now and shows no sign of being better, but with them not testing we won’t know if it is for definite or not.
"They didn't mention testing, as I’m aware if you’re well enough to stay home and self isolate then they aren’t testing, they’re only testing those with underlying health conditions that are ending up admitted to hospital with it.
"When they left her heart and breathing rate were still up and her temperature had gone down to 38.4, which is still high, but not dangerously high like it was. They said even though her stats are still up they’re happy for me to self isolate her and manage it from home.
"We’re just to do that until all symptoms are gone and hope she gets better soon."
The NHS website recommends you should drink plenty of water and take everyday painkillers, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen, to help with your symptoms.


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Real Housewives of Cheshire star Leilani Dowding engaged to rocker Billy Duffy

Reality TV star Leilani Dowding has announced her engagement to The Cult rock musician Billy Duffy .
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star , 40 , revealed the news on social media that she will marry the 58-year-old rocker .
Taking to Instagram , Leilani posted a photo of her hand in Billy 's with a ring on her wedding finger with a message scrawled on her hand reading : `` I said yes . ''
The message then pointed to the ring she was wearing .
Captioning the post , Leilani pointed out that it was the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it made them reassess their priorities .
This virus has made me realise what an arse I ’ ve been taking so many small things for granted .
Life can change SO fast in days .
Leilani wrote : `` I 've never felt such relief and gratitude that Billy could make it home before the travel ban kicked in .
`` This surreal time has made me reflect on what matters most .
`` It ’ s actually the BEST timing it could ever be !
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I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or a romantic foreign destination . ''
The Real Housewife concluded with a a positive message that shows how she is putting things into perspective .
She wrote : `` The only thing that matters , is being together .
I ’ m so lucky and so grateful that he can be home ... '' Billy took to his own page with the same image and wrote : `` She did indeed say yes ! ''
The pair being based in the UK has made it possible for Leilani to appear on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ married to restaurateur Richard Palmer when she lived in the United States for 15 years .
As well as appearing on The Real Housewives of Cheshire , the beauty also runs a high-end fashion line The Leiluna Collection .
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Real Housewives of Cheshire's Leilani Dowding, 40, has announced her engagement to 58-year-old The Cult star Billy Duffy
Reality TV star Leilani Dowding has announced her engagement to The Cult rock musician Billy Duffy.
The Real Housewives of Cheshire star, 40, revealed the news on social media that she will marry the 58-year-old rocker.
Taking to Instagram, Leilani posted a photo of her hand in Billy's with a ring on her wedding finger with a message scrawled on her hand reading: "I said yes."
The message then pointed to the ring she was wearing.
Captioning the post, Leilani pointed out that it was the coronavirus pandemic that helped spark the couple's engagement as it made them reassess their priorities.
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This virus has made me realise what an arse I’ve been taking so many small things for granted. Life can change SO fast in days.
Leilani wrote: "I've never felt such relief and gratitude that Billy could make it home before the travel ban kicked in.
"This surreal time has made me reflect on what matters most.
"It’s actually the BEST timing it could ever be!! I don’t care that there was no party, or a romantic foreign destination."
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The Real Housewife concluded with a a positive message that shows how she is putting things into perspective.
She wrote: "The only thing that matters, is being together. I’m so lucky and so grateful that he can be home..."
Billy took to his own page with the same image and wrote: "She did indeed say yes!"
The pair being based in the UK has made it possible for Leilani to appear on the ITVBe reality series.
Leilani was previously married to restaurateur Richard Palmer when she lived in the United States for 15 years.
As well as appearing on The Real Housewives of Cheshire, the beauty also runs a high-end fashion line The Leiluna Collection.
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thedailymirror--2020-03-16--GMB coronavirus chaos as Susanna Reid goes into self-isolation for two weeks

Susanna Reid has gone into self-isolation for two weeks amid coronavirus fears .
The Good Morning Britain presenter has confirmed she will be staying at home for a fortnight due to symptoms in her household .
She admitted this comes after new government advice - with Boris Johnson telling anyone with a cough or temperature to stay at home for 14 days , and for people to avoid pubs and start working from home .
Taking to Twitter , Susanna said : `` I am currently well but due to the new advice today I will be self-isolating for two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Stay well everyone . ''
Piers Morgan , who had been due to appear alongside his GMB co-host in the studio on Tuesday morning , tweeted an emoji with a single tear in response .
Earlier on today the presenters were at war with Susanna hitting out at Piers for `` shouting '' at medical experts appearing on Monday 's show .
Piers was criticised by viewers for speaking over Dr Hilary over his coronavirus advice and shouted at Professor Jason Leitch .
After speaking to journalist Christina Lam , Susanna appeared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got into another row .
Susanna said : `` I think we do need to respect that the government is telling us that this is based on the science .
Let us respect the government 's advice- '' Outspoken Piers interjected : `` We do but Susanna you ca n't explain either- '' '' -and not shout about it , '' Susanna finished , prompting frustration from Piers .
He retorted : `` It 's not shouting , it 's concern !
You ca n't explain why any other country is doing something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But I 'm not a scientific expert . ''
Piers exclaimed : `` Ok !
You want to believe everything our government is doing .
I 'm sorry !
I want to challenge them , and I 'm not making any apologies for it . ''
This comes on the same day that Idris Elba revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus and gone into immediate self-isolation .
The 47-year-old Luther star and Hollywood actor said he did n't even have any symptoms before being diagnosed .
Talking to the camera as wife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Hey what 's up guys , so look , this morning I got some test results back for coronavirus and it came back positive .
`` Yeah and it sucks .
Listen , I 'm doing okay .
Sabrina has n't been tested and she 's doing okay . ''
He added : `` I did n't have any symptoms .
I got tested because I realised I was exposed to someone who had also tested positive .
`` I found out last Friday they were tested positive , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got the results back today .
`` Look , this is serious , now 's the time to really think about social distancing , washing your hands .
`` Beyond that there are people out there who are n't showing symptoms and that can easily spread it , okay .
`` So now 's a real time to be really vigilant about washing your hands , and keeping your distance .
`` We 've told our families , they 're very supportive , we 've told our colleagues and transparency is probably the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you 're feeling ill or you feel like you should be tested , or you 've been exposed then do something about it , alright , it 's really important . ''
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were the first celebrities to announce they had tested positive for the deadly bug .
The 63-year-old Oscar winner began feeling ill while he was in Australia filming a forthcoming Elvis Presley biopic .
The star said he felt like he had a cold , while his wife , also 63 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had both tested positive in a statement on social media .
Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko , who found fame on Quantum Of Solace , has also tested positive for the virus .

Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid has confirmed she is self-isolating for 14 days amid coronavirus fears and won't be in the studio with Piers Morgan
GMB coronavirus chaos as Susanna Reid goes into self-isolation for two weeks
Susanna Reid has gone into self-isolation for two weeks amid coronavirus fears.
The Good Morning Britain presenter has confirmed she will be staying at home for a fortnight due to symptoms in her household.
She admitted this comes after new government advice - with Boris Johnson telling anyone with a cough or temperature to stay at home for 14 days, and for people to avoid pubs and start working from home.
Taking to Twitter, Susanna said: "I am currently well but due to the new advice today I will be self-isolating for two weeks due to symptoms in my household. Stay well everyone ."
Piers Morgan, who had been due to appear alongside his GMB co-host in the studio on Tuesday morning, tweeted an emoji with a single tear in response.
Image: Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock) Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock)
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Earlier on today the presenters were at war with Susanna hitting out at Piers for "shouting" at medical experts appearing on Monday's show.
Piers was criticised by viewers for speaking over Dr Hilary over his coronavirus advice and shouted at Professor Jason Leitch.
After speaking to journalist Christina Lam, Susanna appeared to address Piers' shouting, but got into another row.
Susanna said: "I think we do need to respect that the government is telling us that this is based on the science. Let us respect the government's advice-"
Image: ITV) ITV)
Outspoken Piers interjected: "We do but Susanna you can't explain either-"
"-and not shout about it," Susanna finished, prompting frustration from Piers.
He retorted: "It's not shouting, it's concern! You can't explain why any other country is doing something else."
She replied: "But I'm not a scientific expert."
Piers exclaimed: "Ok! You want to believe everything our government is doing. I'm sorry! I want to challenge them, and I'm not making any apologies for it."
Image: ITV) ITV)
This comes on the same day that Idris Elba revealed he has tested positive for coronavirus and gone into immediate self-isolation.
The 47-year-old Luther star and Hollywood actor said he didn't even have any symptoms before being diagnosed.
Talking to the camera as wife Sabrina stood alongside him, the actor said: "Hey what's up guys, so look, this morning I got some test results back for coronavirus and it came back positive.
"Yeah and it sucks. Listen, I'm doing okay. Sabrina hasn't been tested and she's doing okay."
He added: "I didn't have any symptoms. I got tested because I realised I was exposed to someone who had also tested positive.
"I found out last Friday they were tested positive, I quarantined myself and got tested immediately and got the results back today.
"Look, this is serious, now's the time to really think about social distancing, washing your hands.
"Beyond that there are people out there who aren't showing symptoms and that can easily spread it, okay.
"So now's a real time to be really vigilant about washing your hands, and keeping your distance.
"We've told our families, they're very supportive, we've told our colleagues and transparency is probably the best thing for this right now.
"If you're feeling ill or you feel like you should be tested, or you've been exposed then do something about it, alright, it's really important."
Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson were the first celebrities to announce they had tested positive for the deadly bug.
The 63-year-old Oscar winner began feeling ill while he was in Australia filming a forthcoming Elvis Presley biopic.
The star said he felt like he had a cold, while his wife, also 63, was suffering from chills while revealing they had both tested positive in a statement on social media.
Bond Girl Olga Kurylenko, who found fame on Quantum Of Solace, has also tested positive for the virus.
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Top 17 coronavirus myths debunked - from face masks to hand sanitiser

As coronavirus spreads , so do all kinds of myths and rumours about the deadly disease .
From tips on how to know you have the infection to ways to protect yourself , the flood of information can leave us struggling to separate fact from fiction .
Here , we debunk some of the myths… The masks some people are choosing to wear won ’ t prevent infection by coronavirus , which is a miniscule 50-200 nanometres wide – so small that once airborne it will travel straight through your mask to the mouth and nose .
In fact , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others from the wearer ’ s coughs and sneezes , not the other way around .
And while heavy-duty masks used by medical staff have been shown to greatly cut the spread of the virus , the professionals who use them need training to properly fit them around their noses , cheeks and chins to ensure no air can sneak around the edges .
You need to be with an infected person for 15mins to catch it While exposure to coronavirus is defined as being in close contact – more than 15 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not the only way you can catch it .
It is possible to be infected with shorter interactions or even by picking the virus up from contaminated surfaces , although this is thought to be a less common route of transmission .
It is wrong to think the virus is no more dangerous than seasonal flu .
Covid-19 is more deadly than the flu , which kills about 0.1 % of those infected while coronavirus deaths are closer to 2 % .
It also seems to spread more easily than seasonal flu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2.2 people on average but for seasonal flu the number is 1.3 .
And while there is a vaccine which is quite successful in preventing seasonal flu , no vaccine yet exists for Covid-19 .
Drinking water every 15mins flushes virus from your mouth Some social media posts claim that constantly drinking water can prevent coronavirus infection , as the liquids will flush the bugs to the stomach , where they can not survive because of the acid .
Failure to drink enough water could allow the virus to move to the airways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But while it is always smart to stay hydrated and important for overall health , there is no evidence drinking water can protect us from coronavirus .
It can be spread by pets There is no evidence to show that pets can get sick from coronavirus or pass the disease on to humans .
While one dog in Hong Kong tested “ weak-positive ” , the infected Pomeranian did not fall ill or show any symptoms of the disease and experts believe the virus was likely just on the animal ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to survive on animal fur for a short period owners who are infected or self-isolating are advised to avoid close contact with pets and have someone else walk and care for their animals while they are sick .
All age groups can be infected , although most cases so far have been in adults .
In fact , preliminary evidence shows children are as likely to become infected but symptoms tend to be less severe .
The American Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says alcohol-based hand sanitisers can “ quickly reduce the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not eliminate all types of germs ” .
The best way to prevent the spread is to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds .
If you can hold your breath for 10secs , you ’ re not infected The idea behind this myth , which has been widely posted on social media , is that if someone is infected with coronavirus 50 % of their lungs will have pulmonary fibrosis ( damaged lung tissue ) .
So if you can hold your breath without feeling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then you ’ re not infected .
While it is possible for Covid-19 to cause fibrosis , not having the condition does not mean you are not infected .
And besides , holding your breath is not a suitable test to determine whether or not you have lung damage .
You may have heard claims that coronavirus dies at 26C to 27C , followed by advice to drink hot water , take hot baths or expose yourself to the sun .
One social media post , falsely attributed to Unicef , claims avoiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prevent the onset of the disease .
In fact , trying to heat your body is completely ineffective , as once the virus is inside your body there is no way of killing it – your body just has to fight it off .
And having hot baths and drinking hot liquids will not actually change your body temperature , which remains stable unless you are already ill. Sally Bloomfield , of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , says : “ To actively kill the virus you need temperatures of around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or protect you from the virus Garlic is said to boost your immune system and because of that there have been rumours that ingesting it could prevent a coronavirus infection .
One post states that you should boil garlic and drink the water left over , while others claim brewing tea from herbs – or even sea moss – can protect kids .
The World Health Organization has stated that while garlic is “ a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties ” there is simply no evidence that eating it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus does appear to be more serious than the annual strains of influenza we see every year , it is not the deadliest virus we have faced .
Others , such as Ebola , SARS and MERS , have higher mortality rates .
France ’ s health minister has warned people should not take ibuprofen if they have coronavirus because it might make things worse by decreasing the response of the body ’ s immune system .
But Dr Hilary Jones sounded a word of caution about the claim when questioned on Good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This story ’ s flying around .
That group of drugs is anti-inflammatory , sometimes you want a bit of inflammation to fight the viral infection .
“ So in theory , paracetamol is superior to anti-inflammatories but don ’ t stop taking it if you ’ re already taking it.
” It ’ s risky to buy products from China or other virus hotspots Most viruses , like the coronavirus , don ’ t stay alive for very long on surfaces and are less likely to persist on a surface that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to different conditions and temperatures .
Gargling with salt water or vinegar will kill the virus One social media post tells people that as coronavirus remains in the throat for four days before reaching the lungs , gargling with warm water and salt or vinegar will eliminate it .
But while this has long been used to relieve symptoms of colds and flu there is no evidence that it could help drive out coronavirus infections , nor that the virus stays in the throat for four days .
The WHO recently also debunked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regularly with saline protects people , saying there is “ limited evidence ” it can “ help people recover more quickly from the common cold ” .
A vaccine will be ready in a few months Scientists were quick to begin work on a vaccine , helped by the early release of the disease ’ s genetic sequence by Chinese researchers .
Several teams are testing vaccines in animal experiments .
But the trials required before a commercial vaccine could be rolled out take a long time with experts believing we won ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is mutating into a more deadly strain Tests so far suggest that the coronavirus is relatively stable – but like all viruses , it will mutate over time .
That is not necessarily a bad thing .
As London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine expert Prof Peter Smith explains , it could mutate into a less dangerous strain to stay around longer .
He says : “ The virus wants to survive and to do that it ’ s generally not a sensible idea to kill people .
= The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and cause relatively little pathology.
” US President Donald Trump suggested that the coronavirus outbreak will be gone in a few months because “ the heat , generally speaking , kills this kind of virus ” .
But there is no evidence that the virus responds to seasonal changes like winter flu and we know that it can be transmitted as much in hot and humid climates as in cold and dry ones .

Face masks can protect you against coronavirus if they are the right type and correctly fitted, although surgical masks are ineffective against stopping the disease from being transmitted
As coronavirus spreads, so do all kinds of myths and rumours about the deadly disease.
From tips on how to know you have the infection to ways to protect yourself, the flood of information can leave us struggling to separate fact from fiction.
Here, we debunk some of the myths…
Face masks can protect you
The masks some people are choosing to wear won’t prevent infection by coronavirus, which is a miniscule 50-200 nanometres wide – so small that once airborne it will travel straight through your mask to the mouth and nose.
In fact, the surgical masks are made to protect others from the wearer’s coughs and sneezes, not the other way around.
And while heavy-duty masks used by medical staff have been shown to greatly cut the spread of the virus, the professionals who use them need training to properly fit them around their noses, cheeks and chins to ensure no air can sneak around the edges.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
You need to be with an infected person for 15mins to catch it
While exposure to coronavirus is defined as being in close contact – more than 15 minutes face-to-face – with a victim, it is not the only way you can catch it.
It is possible to be infected with shorter interactions or even by picking the virus up from contaminated surfaces, although this is thought to be a less common route of transmission.
It’s no worse than normal flu
It is wrong to think the virus is no more dangerous than seasonal flu. Covid-19 is more deadly than the flu, which kills about 0.1% of those infected while coronavirus deaths are closer to 2%.
It also seems to spread more easily than seasonal flu. Each person infected appears to infect 2.2 people on average but for seasonal flu the number is 1.3.
And while there is a vaccine which is quite successful in preventing seasonal flu, no vaccine yet exists for Covid-19.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Drinking water every 15mins flushes virus from your mouth
Some social media posts claim that constantly drinking water can prevent coronavirus infection, as the liquids will flush the bugs to the stomach, where they cannot survive because of the acid.
Failure to drink enough water could allow the virus to move to the airways and into the lungs, they claim.
But while it is always smart to stay hydrated and important for overall health, there is no evidence drinking water can protect us from coronavirus.
It can be spread by pets
There is no evidence to show that pets can get sick from coronavirus or pass the disease on to humans.
While one dog in Hong Kong tested “weak-positive”, the infected Pomeranian did not fall ill or show any symptoms of the disease and experts believe the virus was likely just on the animal’s surface.
Because coronavirus might be able to survive on animal fur for a short period owners who are infected or self-isolating are advised to avoid close contact with pets and have someone else walk and care for their animals while they are sick.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Children can’t catch it
All age groups can be infected, although most cases so far have been in adults.
In fact, preliminary evidence shows children are as likely to become infected but symptoms tend to be less severe.
Hand sanitiser kills the virus
The American Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says alcohol-based hand sanitisers can “quickly reduce the number of microbes in some situations but do not eliminate all types of germs”. The best way to prevent the spread is to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
If you can hold your breath for 10secs, you’re not infected
The idea behind this myth, which has been widely posted on social media, is that if someone is infected with coronavirus 50% of their lungs will have pulmonary fibrosis (damaged lung tissue).
So if you can hold your breath without feeling the need to gasp for air, then you’re not infected.
While it is possible for Covid-19 to cause fibrosis, not having the condition does not mean you are not infected.
And besides, holding your breath is not a suitable test to determine whether or not you have lung damage.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Heat will kill the virus
You may have heard claims that coronavirus dies at 26C to 27C, followed by advice to drink hot water, take hot baths or expose yourself to the sun.
One social media post, falsely attributed to Unicef, claims avoiding ice cream and other cold foods can prevent the onset of the disease. In fact, trying to heat your body is completely ineffective, as once the virus is inside your body there is no way of killing it – your body just has to fight it off.
And having hot baths and drinking hot liquids will not actually change your body temperature, which remains stable unless you are already ill.
Sally Bloomfield, of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, says: “To actively kill the virus you need temperatures of around 60C.”
Garlic or herbs will cure or protect you from the virus
Garlic is said to boost your immune system and because of that there have been rumours that ingesting it could prevent a coronavirus infection.
One post states that you should boil garlic and drink the water left over, while others claim brewing tea from herbs – or even sea moss – can protect kids. The World Health Organization has stated that while garlic is “a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties” there is simply no evidence that eating it can help protect people from coronavirus.
Coronavirus is the world’s deadliest virus
Although coronavirus does appear to be more serious than the annual strains of influenza we see every year, it is not the deadliest virus we have faced.
Others, such as Ebola, SARS and MERS, have higher mortality rates.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
We should stop taking ibuprofen
France’s health minister has warned people should not take ibuprofen if they have coronavirus because it might make things worse by decreasing the response of the body’s immune system. But Dr Hilary Jones sounded a word of caution about the claim when questioned on Good Morning Britain yesterday.
He said: “This story’s flying around. That group of drugs is anti-inflammatory, sometimes you want a bit of inflammation to fight the viral infection.
“So in theory, paracetamol is superior to anti-inflammatories but don’t stop taking it if you’re already taking it.”
It’s risky to buy products from China or other virus hotspots
Don’t worry about receiving packages shipped from abroad.
Most viruses, like the coronavirus, don’t stay alive for very long on surfaces and are less likely to persist on a surface that has been moved, travelled and exposed to different conditions and temperatures.
Gargling with salt water or vinegar will kill the virus
One social media post tells people that as coronavirus remains in the throat for four days before reaching the lungs, gargling with warm water and salt or vinegar will eliminate it.
But while this has long been used to relieve symptoms of colds and flu there is no evidence that it could help drive out coronavirus infections, nor that the virus stays in the throat for four days.
The WHO recently also debunked a myth that rinsing the nose out regularly with saline protects people, saying there is “limited evidence” it can “help people recover more quickly from the common cold”.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
A vaccine will be ready in a few months
Scientists were quick to begin work on a vaccine, helped by the early release of the disease’s genetic sequence by Chinese researchers. Several teams are testing vaccines in animal experiments.
But the trials required before a commercial vaccine could be rolled out take a long time with experts believing we won’t see a vaccine within a year.
It is mutating into a more deadly strain
Tests so far suggest that the coronavirus is relatively stable – but like all viruses, it will mutate over time.
That is not necessarily a bad thing. As London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine expert Prof Peter Smith explains, it could mutate into a less dangerous strain to stay around longer.
He says: “The virus wants to survive and to do that it’s generally not a sensible idea to kill people. = The most successful viruses infect a lot of people and cause relatively little pathology.”
Warmer weather will halt it
US President Donald Trump suggested that the coronavirus outbreak will be gone in a few months because “the heat, generally speaking, kills this kind of virus”.
But there is no evidence that the virus responds to seasonal changes like winter flu and we know that it can be transmitted as much in hot and humid climates as in cold and dry ones.


thedailymirror--2020-03-16--Craig David cancels European tour as coronavirus sends countries into lockdown

Craig David has been forced to cancel his European tour in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic .
The 7 Days hitmaker was due to travel across Europe with his TS5 World Tour - but has had to pull the plug on the dates .
The singer , 38 , took to social media to let his fans know that the dates would not be going ahead in May as planned .
He wrote : `` Update on my European tour .
`` The health and safety of my fans always comes first so unfortunately , we have to cancel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Take care of each other , I hope to see you all again soon # HoldThatThought '' .
The statement about the tour read : `` It 's with great regret that under advice due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 I am having to cancel my European tour .
`` All tickets purchased are eligible for full reimbursement .
Please contact your ticketing outlet .
`` I send you all my love and hope to see you soon .
Please stay safe and look after each other ! ''
Craig shared a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ include performances in Stockholm , Paris , Cologne and Amsterdam .
Famous pal Ashley James commented : `` Gutted for you , but ca n't wait to see you book it all back in '' And Gemma Collins offered him an alternative gig , writing : `` Hopefully you can do my housewarming '' It comes as the Prime Minister announced a clampdown on public gatherings .
Johnson told people to avoid pubs , clubs and theatres as the UK continues to battle against the growing threat of coronavirus .
He also said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is possible .
Johnson also advised that anyone living in a house where someone has a new continuous cough or high temperature should self-isolate in their home for 14 days .
Mass gatherings are also set to be abandoned from tomorrow , and from this weekend , people with underlying health conditions will be asked to avoid any social contact for three months .
Despite that , schools will still remain open for now .
A number of other countries in Europe have done into lockdown .
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The 7 Days hitmaker was due to travel across Europe on his TS5 World Tour - but the singer has had to pull the plug because of coronavirus
Craig David has been forced to cancel his European tour in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
The 7 Days hitmaker was due to travel across Europe with his TS5 World Tour - but has had to pull the plug on the dates.
The singer, 38, took to social media to let his fans know that the dates would not be going ahead in May as planned.
He wrote: "Update on my European tour.
"The health and safety of my fans always comes first so unfortunately, we have to cancel my planned shows in May.
"Take care of each other, I hope to see you all again soon #HoldThatThought".
Image: PA) PA)
The statement about the tour read: "It's with great regret that under advice due to the global pandemic of COVID-19 I am having to cancel my European tour.
"All tickets purchased are eligible for full reimbursement. Please contact your ticketing outlet.
"I send you all my love and hope to see you soon. Please stay safe and look after each other!"
Craig shared a list of his cancelled gigs, which include performances in Stockholm, Paris, Cologne and Amsterdam.
Image: BBC) BBC)
Famous pal Ashley James commented: "Gutted for you, but can't wait to see you book it all back in"
And Gemma Collins offered him an alternative gig, writing: "Hopefully you can do my housewarming"
It comes as the Prime Minister announced a clampdown on public gatherings.
Johnson told people to avoid pubs, clubs and theatres as the UK continues to battle against the growing threat of coronavirus.
Image: Redferns) Redferns)
He also said people should work from home if it is possible.
Johnson also advised that anyone living in a house where someone has a new continuous cough or high temperature should self-isolate in their home for 14 days.
Mass gatherings are also set to be abandoned from tomorrow, and from this weekend, people with underlying health conditions will be asked to avoid any social contact for three months.
Despite that, schools will still remain open for now.
A number of other countries in Europe have done into lockdown.
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033