thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Louis Tomlinson's sister Lottie on criticism over night out after mum's death

Lottie Tomlinson has opened up about the unimaginable grief she went through after losing both her mum and sister .
The influencer and sister of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson was left devastated when her mum Johannah Deakin died in 2016 following a short battle with leukaemia .
Then in 2019 , her younger sister Félicité died from an accidental overdose at the age of 18 .
Lottie , 21 , is now working to highlight the need for better bereavement support for young people , discussing the criticism she faced for going on a night out days after losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Grief Network x Sister collaboration , the make up artist and entrepreneur spoke about what she went through after losing her loved ones .
She said : `` When I lost my mum , I felt like I was thrown into the deep end .
I 'd never , ever experienced anything like that and she was n't ill for that long , so I did n't get much time to prepare for it .
`` The first year was so hard , and so up-and-down for me .
And then with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few years into the grief of my mum and adding that on top… I think , though , I 've got to a point now where I 've somewhat accepted what 's happened .
“ I 've tried to find positives in the situation .
It took me a while to get there , of course .
But I see myself as lucky because I had an amazing mum for 18 years , and I had an amazing sister too , and they can now be together which is a really lovely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels like they were meant to be together . ''
Lottie also spoke about the different ways people deal with grief , and said that some people often question the way others act when they 've lost someone .
But she said there 's no right way to experience loss .
Lottie said : `` I think people that haven ’ t gone through it will look at some things that you do and not understand .
`` We went on a night out a few nights after Mum died , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do just want to be normal and go out and forget about things for the night .
We got judgement for that .
I think you should never judge someone else , especially if you haven ’ t been through the same thing . ''
* Read the full interview in The Grief Network x Sister collaboration , available to pre-order in print and digitally on Monday here .

Influencer Lottie Tomlinson's life was torn apart when she lost her mum Johannah Deakin in 2016 and her sister Félicité last year, now she's highlighting the support that bereaved young people need
Lottie Tomlinson has opened up about the unimaginable grief she went through after losing both her mum and sister.
The influencer and sister of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson was left devastated when her mum Johannah Deakin died in 2016 following a short battle with leukaemia.
Then in 2019, her younger sister Félicité died from an accidental overdose at the age of 18.
Lottie, 21, is now working to highlight the need for better bereavement support for young people, discussing the criticism she faced for going on a night out days after losing her mum.
In an interview for The Grief Network x Sister collaboration, the make up artist and entrepreneur spoke about what she went through after losing her loved ones.
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
She said: "When I lost my mum, I felt like I was thrown into the deep end. I'd never, ever experienced anything like that and she wasn't ill for that long, so I didn't get much time to prepare for it.
"The first year was so hard, and so up-and-down for me. And then with Fizz [Félicité], I was a few years into the grief of my mum and adding that on top… I think, though, I've got to a point now where I've somewhat accepted what's happened.
“I've tried to find positives in the situation. It took me a while to get there, of course. But I see myself as lucky because I had an amazing mum for 18 years, and I had an amazing sister too, and they can now be together which is a really lovely thought for both of them. It feels like they were meant to be together."
Image: Twitter) Twitter)
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Lottie also spoke about the different ways people deal with grief, and said that some people often question the way others act when they've lost someone.
But she said there's no right way to experience loss.
Lottie said: "I think people that haven’t gone through it will look at some things that you do and not understand.
"We went on a night out a few nights after Mum died, but we were so drained, and sometimes you do just want to be normal and go out and forget about things for the night. We got judgement for that. I think you should never judge someone else, especially if you haven’t been through the same thing."
* Read the full interview in The Grief Network x Sister collaboration, available to pre-order in print and digitally on Monday here.


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--ADVERTORIAL: Gesture from gaming website could raise thousands of pounds for charities

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thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Coronation Street's 'painful' racism storyline helped by Stephen Lawrence's mum

Coronation Street is to tackle “ everyday racism ” in a hard-hitting new storyline devised with the help of Baroness Doreen Lawrence .
In shocking scenes airing next week , the Bailey family are called “ monkeys ” .
Bistro boss Don ( Philip Broadbent ) is checking work that Ed Bailey ( Trevor Michael Georges ) and son Michael ( Ryan Russell ) are doing on his restaurant .
Don isn ’ t happy and mutters : “ You pay peanuts , you get monkeys.
” Ed shrugs it off but Michael and his brother James ( Nathan Graham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whose son , Stephen , 18 , was killed in a racist attack in 1993 – acted as a script advisor and was on set for the filming .
Corrie boss Iain MacLeod said he wanted to examine the generational difference in dealing with covert racism .
He said : “ The younger contingent think you should deal with it head on , whereas Ed and Aggy [ his wife , played by Lorna Laidlaw ] are slightly more ‘ ignore it because you ’ ll never change these idiots ’ minds ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The scripts were generated though work-shopping with the actors .
`` I was acutely aware that as a middle-aged white man I don ’ t have any direct experiences of racism .
It made sense to get the actors ’ perceptions.
” He added that the resulting scenes are both “ powerful and truthful ” .

Baroness Doreen Lawrence was drafted in to help the ITV soap tackle "every day racism" with its hard-hitting new storyline
Coronation Street is to tackle “everyday racism” in a hard-hitting new storyline devised with the help of Baroness Doreen Lawrence.
In shocking scenes airing next week, the Bailey family are called “monkeys”.
Bistro boss Don (Philip Broadbent) is checking work that Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges) and son Michael (Ryan Russell) are doing on his restaurant.
Don isn’t happy and mutters: “You pay peanuts, you get monkeys.” Ed shrugs it off but Michael and his brother James (Nathan Graham) are stunned.
Later, Don makes similar comments, and Ed finally snaps.
Baroness Lawrence – whose son, Stephen, 18, was killed in a racist attack in 1993 – acted as a script advisor and was on set for the filming.
Corrie boss Iain MacLeod said he wanted to examine the generational difference in dealing with covert racism.
He said: “The younger contingent think you should deal with it head on, whereas Ed and Aggy [his wife, played by Lorna Laidlaw] are slightly more ‘ignore it because you’ll never change these idiots’ minds’ kind of view.”
Iain explained: “The scripts were generated though work-shopping with the actors.
"I was acutely aware that as a middle-aged white man I don’t have any direct experiences of racism. It made sense to get the actors’ perceptions.”
He added that the resulting scenes are both “powerful and truthful”.


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--High street shops hit by biggest ever drop in customers due to coronavirus

The greatest ever decline in retail footfall has been recorded as shoppers have obeyed the lockdown restrictions , a report reveals today .
But a shift towards local high streets could offer a window of opportunity after lockdown as cautious shoppers feel safer venturing out in their local communities , the study says .
The 80 % drop in footfall in April was unprecedented and almost double the drop seen in March .
Retail parks fared best , with a 68 % drop , due to having essential food stores .
But footfall in high streets declined by 83 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Overall footfall strengthened slightly later in the month .
The Springboard Footfall Monitor and Insights study shows that footfall shifted away from large towns and cities to smaller , more local centres .
Data suggests the path of recovery for retail may well be led by smaller high streets which can offer both safety and community benefits .
Safety in larger destinations , such as retail parks and shopping centres , depends on their capability to control shopper numbers .
Tracking the level of occupancy , and being seen to do so , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can deliver environments that returning shoppers will feel comfortable in .
The report said cities worst hit included Manchester and London but high streets that had modest footfall drops included Harold Hill , in East London , Prescot in Merseyside and Kenilworth in Warwickshire .

Shoppers obeyed the lockdown and stayed away from the high street with the greatest ever decline in retail footfall
High street shops hit by biggest ever drop in customers due to coronavirus lockdown
The greatest ever decline in retail footfall has been recorded as shoppers have obeyed the lockdown restrictions, a report reveals today.
But a shift towards local high streets could offer a window of opportunity after lockdown as cautious shoppers feel safer venturing out in their local communities, the study says.
The 80% drop in footfall in April was unprecedented and almost double the drop seen in March.
Retail parks fared best, with a 68% drop, due to having essential food stores. But footfall in high streets declined by 83% and shopping centres by 89%.
Overall footfall strengthened slightly later in the month.
Image: PA) PA)
The Springboard Footfall Monitor and Insights study shows that footfall shifted away from large towns and cities to smaller, more local centres.
Data suggests the path of recovery for retail may well be led by smaller high streets which can offer both safety and community benefits.
Safety in larger destinations, such as retail parks and shopping centres, depends on their capability to control shopper numbers.
Tracking the level of occupancy, and being seen to do so, will be key in ensuring retail destinations can deliver environments that returning shoppers will feel comfortable in.
The report said cities worst hit included Manchester and London but high streets that had modest footfall drops included Harold Hill, in East London, Prescot in Merseyside and Kenilworth in Warwickshire.


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Angelina Jolie opens up about mother's death after tragic cancer battle

Angelina Jolie has opened up about the death of her mother Marcheline Bertrand in a heartfelt tribute .
The 44-year-old actress was in a reflective mood when she penned an emotional op-ed for the New York Times on Mother 's Day .
Bertrand died in 2007 after losing her battle with ovarian cancer , aged 56 .
Angelina wrote : `` I lost my mother in my thirties .
When I look back to that time , I can see how much her death changed me .
`` It was not sudden , but so much shifted inside .
Losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , soft embrace is like having someone rip away a protective blanket .
The Maleficent star , who is a mother of six , also wrote how her life was affected by her mother 's split from dad , actor Jon Voight .
She continued : `` When my father had an affair , it changed her life .
It set her dream of family life ablaze .
But she still loved being a mother , '' Jolie wrote .
`` Her dreams of being an actor faded as she found herself , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two children with a famous ex who would cast a long shadow on her life .
`` After she died , I found a video of her acting in a short film .
She was good .
It was all possible for her . ''
In the years after the death of her mother , Angelina had a small `` W '' tattoo which was a reference to the Rolling Stones song 'Winter ' which was sung to Angelina as a baby by her mum .
As the tattoo faded over the years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her `` '' own loss . ''
She wrote : `` As the ‘ W ’ faded on my hand , so did that feeling of home and protection .
Life has taken many turns .
`` I ’ ve had my own loss and seen my life take a different direction .
And it hurt more than I imagined it ever would . ''
Angelina also wrote about how she empathises with `` all the mothers and fathers with children at home , '' as families adjust to life amid the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a lovely thing to discover that your children don ’ t want you perfect .
They just want you honest .
And doing your best .
`` In fact , the more room they have to be great where you are weak , the stronger they may become .
They love you .
They want to help you . ''
Angelina is a special envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and she shared her thoughts on the mothers she has met around the world .
She added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think of refugee mothers I have met , living in poverty and displacement .
`` Every one began her journey of motherhood with a promise to do all she could to protect her child .
To lay down her life if necessary .
`` And if she is defeated and silenced , few things are more tragic .
Through refugees , I ’ ve come to believe that a mother is the strongest person on earth .
`` The softness of her skin is deceptive .
She is a force driven by love @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who solves more problems . ''
Jolie concluded : `` When she has only love to give , it pours from her soul .
When a mother comes to you for help and you do not provide it , she may weep .
But she will never give up .
When you deny her child safety and shelter , she may seek it in a hostile land where her body is vulnerable to abuse .
Her heart will be sick with loss .
But she will fight on for her child .
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Angelina Jolie has been recalling how her mother's death 'changed her' as she paid a heartfelt tribute to Marcheline Bertrand on Mother's Day
Angelina Jolie has opened up about the death of her mother Marcheline Bertrand in a heartfelt tribute.
The 44-year-old actress was in a reflective mood when she penned an emotional op-ed for the New York Times on Mother's Day.
Bertrand died in 2007 after losing her battle with ovarian cancer, aged 56.
Angelina wrote: "I lost my mother in my thirties. When I look back to that time, I can see how much her death changed me.
"It was not sudden, but so much shifted inside. Losing a mother’s love and warm, soft embrace is like having someone rip away a protective blanket.
The Maleficent star, who is a mother of six, also wrote how her life was affected by her mother's split from dad, actor Jon Voight.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
She continued: "When my father had an affair, it changed her life. It set her dream of family life ablaze. But she still loved being a mother," Jolie wrote.
"Her dreams of being an actor faded as she found herself, at the age of 26, raising two children with a famous ex who would cast a long shadow on her life.
"After she died, I found a video of her acting in a short film. She was good. It was all possible for her."
In the years after the death of her mother, Angelina had a small "W" tattoo which was a reference to the Rolling Stones song 'Winter' which was sung to Angelina as a baby by her mum.
As the tattoo faded over the years, Angelina said that it helped with her ""own loss."
She wrote: "As the ‘W’ faded on my hand, so did that feeling of home and protection. Life has taken many turns.
"I’ve had my own loss and seen my life take a different direction. And it hurt more than I imagined it ever would."
Image: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Angelina also wrote about how she empathises with "all the mothers and fathers with children at home," as families adjust to life amid the coronavirus pandemic.
She wrote: "It is a lovely thing to discover that your children don’t want you perfect. They just want you honest. And doing your best.
"In fact, the more room they have to be great where you are weak, the stronger they may become. They love you. They want to help you."
Angelina is a special envoy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and she shared her thoughts on the mothers she has met around the world.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
She added: "This Mother’s Day, I think of refugee mothers I have met, living in poverty and displacement.
"Every one began her journey of motherhood with a promise to do all she could to protect her child. To lay down her life if necessary.
"And if she is defeated and silenced, few things are more tragic. Through refugees, I’ve come to believe that a mother is the strongest person on earth.
"The softness of her skin is deceptive. She is a force driven by love and loyalty. There is no one who solves more problems."
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
Jolie concluded: "When she has only love to give, it pours from her soul. When a mother comes to you for help and you do not provide it, she may weep.
But she will never give up. When you deny her child safety and shelter, she may seek it in a hostile land where her body is vulnerable to abuse.
Her heart will be sick with loss. But she will fight on for her child. Because she is a mother."
Do you have a story to sell? Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033.


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Atletico Madrid 'offer Partey to Liverpool in Oxlade-Chamberlain swap deal'

Atletico Madrid are eyeing a move for Liverpool 's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and are prepared to offer Thomas Partey in exchange .
The Ghanaian was part of the Atletico side that won 3-2 at Anfield back in March .
But he has been linked with a move away and is keen on heading to the Premier League .
Arsenal have been the club most frequently linked with his services but his £45m buyout clause may be beyond them .
The combative midfielder has risen through the ranks in Madrid and has made over 170 appearances .
Atletico are resigned to losing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deal with Liverpool , reports The Sun .
Oxlade-Chamberlain has made 13 league appearances under Jurgen Klopp this term , but midfield is the Reds ' most competitive area .
The 26-year-old 's quest to become a regular on Merseyside was hampered massively by a knee injury sustained in 2018 that kept him out for months .
But he remains a quality performer and has three years on his current deal .
Atletico convinced Oxlade-Chamberlain 's compatriot Kieran Trippier to leave England and head to Spain last summer .
It took £20m to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has waxed lyrical about the club and especially Diego Simeone since his move .
The Argentine 's methods divide opinion but his success can not be questioned and Trippier has labelled him as the world 's best coach .
He said earlier this year : `` Is Simeone the best manager in the world now ?
For me , personally , yes .
When people actually play for him they realise how good he is .
`` It can be difficult [ to understand each other ] ; he does try to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pitch it 's not a problem , though .
I know what he demands of his players .
I know what he needs and expects from the team .
`` I think everybody knows how good he is , how passionate he is when he is on the touchline and when he 's in training .
He 's unbelievable and I 've got this opportunity to learn from him . ''
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Atletico Madrid and Liverpool could be involved in summer transfer action with the Spaniards keen to swap Thomas Partey for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Atletico Madrid are eyeing a move for Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and are prepared to offer Thomas Partey in exchange.
The Ghanaian was part of the Atletico side that won 3-2 at Anfield back in March.
But he has been linked with a move away and is keen on heading to the Premier League.
Arsenal have been the club most frequently linked with his services but his £45m buyout clause may be beyond them.
The combative midfielder has risen through the ranks in Madrid and has made over 170 appearances.
Atletico are resigned to losing him but are keen on a swap deal with Liverpool, reports The Sun.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Oxlade-Chamberlain has made 13 league appearances under Jurgen Klopp this term, but midfield is the Reds' most competitive area.
The 26-year-old's quest to become a regular on Merseyside was hampered massively by a knee injury sustained in 2018 that kept him out for months.
But he remains a quality performer and has three years on his current deal.
Atletico convinced Oxlade-Chamberlain's compatriot Kieran Trippier to leave England and head to Spain last summer.
It took £20m to prise the right-back from Tottenham but he has waxed lyrical about the club and especially Diego Simeone since his move.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The Argentine's methods divide opinion but his success cannot be questioned and Trippier has labelled him as the world's best coach.
He said earlier this year: "Is Simeone the best manager in the world now? For me, personally, yes. When people actually play for him they realise how good he is.
"It can be difficult [to understand each other]; he does try to say little words in English. On the pitch it's not a problem, though. I know what he demands of his players. I know what he needs and expects from the team.
"I think everybody knows how good he is, how passionate he is when he is on the touchline and when he's in training. He's unbelievable and I've got this opportunity to learn from him."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-10--No late-night boozing in Benidorm as bars reopen their terraces after lockdown

Late night drinking will be banned in pubs in Benidorm after they opened up for business today as part of Spain 's coronavirus strategy .
Mayor Toni Pérez has ordered all drinking establishments to close by 11pm and they will have to stick to stringent health and safety regulations , including social distancing and keeping tables apart .
He said the decision was taken following talks with Benidorm 's Association of Bars , Restaurants and Cafeterias and the association of entertainment venues , Ociobal .
More than half of the nation is taking part in phase zero of Spain 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , pubs and restaurants , which have all been closed for two months , can open their terraces outside but with a limit of 50 per cent .
They are not allowed to open for customers inside until a later date , which could be in June .
There are more than 1,100 establishments in this sector and all could stay open until 11pm but no later .
Mayor Pérez said the sector had collaborated well and , like the city , would continue on a `` path of prudence '' .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the passage to the next phase and to be closer every day to the full and normal development of the activity . ''
The maximum occupation on terraces will be 10 people per table or group of tables .
Menus should be avoided , with customers using electronic devices , blackboards , posters or other similar means to decide what they want .
There are also regulations for cleaning and disinfecting tables and chairs , as well as any other surface that may be occupied by various clients .
Toilets , they can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time , unless an assistant is needed , and they must be cleaned with a specified frequency a minimum of six times daily .
The news comes as concerns have been raised that Brits may keep away from Benidorm if they have to isolate for 14 days on their return to the UK .
Toni Mayor , president of the Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotel association Hosbec , said this could result in a economical blow to the popular tourist hotspot .
He said : “ That is going to be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tourism .
I don ’ t see international holiday flights to Spain resuming till July at the earliest .
`` If the quarantine were brought in and was still in place by July and August , we can wave goodbye to any hopes of British tourists returning to the Costa Blanca this summer .
`` For places like Benidorm that depend so heavily on UK tourists , it would be a disaster .
”

Cafes and restaurants could start to re-open in July - but there's bad news for pubs
Cafes and restaurants could start to re-open in July - but there's bad news for pubs
Pubs, bars and restaurants in Benidorm have been allowed to open as part Spain's lockdown exit plans but they must stick to stringent health and safety rules including social distancing
No late-night boozing in Benidorm as bars reopen their terraces after lockdown
Late night drinking will be banned in pubs in Benidorm after they opened up for business today as part of Spain's coronavirus strategy.
Mayor Toni Pérez has ordered all drinking establishments to close by 11pm and they will have to stick to stringent health and safety regulations, including social distancing and keeping tables apart.
He said the decision was taken following talks with Benidorm's Association of Bars, Restaurants and Cafeterias and the association of entertainment venues, Ociobal.
More than half of the nation is taking part in phase zero of Spain's de-escalation plan to phase one.
Cafes, pubs and restaurants, which have all been closed for two months, can open their terraces outside but with a limit of 50 per cent.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
They are not allowed to open for customers inside until a later date, which could be in June.
There are more than 1,100 establishments in this sector and all could stay open until 11pm but no later.
Mayor Pérez said the sector had collaborated well and, like the city, would continue on a "path of prudence".
He said: "This will guarantee us the passage to the next phase and to be closer every day to the full and normal development of the activity."
Image: Manuel Lorenzo/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) Manuel Lorenzo/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
The maximum occupation on terraces will be 10 people per table or group of tables.
Menus should be avoided, with customers using electronic devices, blackboards, posters or other similar means to decide what they want.
There are also regulations for cleaning and disinfecting tables and chairs, as well as any other surface that may be occupied by various clients.
Toilets, they can only be used by one person at a time, unless an assistant is needed, and they must be cleaned with a specified frequency a minimum of six times daily.
The news comes as concerns have been raised that Brits may keep away from Benidorm if they have to isolate for 14 days on their return to the UK.
Toni Mayor, president of the Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotel association Hosbec, said this could result in a economical blow to the popular tourist hotspot.
He said: “That is going to be a body blow for UK aviation and for tourism. I don’t see international holiday flights to Spain resuming till July at the earliest.
"If the quarantine were brought in and was still in place by July and August, we can wave goodbye to any hopes of British tourists returning to the Costa Blanca this summer.
"For places like Benidorm that depend so heavily on UK tourists, it would be a disaster.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--US Vice President Mike Pence 'self-isolating' after aide tests positive

US Vice President Mike Pence is 'self-isolating ' away from the White House after an aide was diagnosed with the coronavirus , according to reports .
Bloomberg reporter Jennifer Jacobs tweeted Donald Trump 's second in command was quarantining .
Pence has repeatedly tested negative , including on Sunday , for COVID-19 , the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus , the tweet added .
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment , according to Reuters .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
It comes after a source close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day that the Trump administration had no plans to keep the president and Pence apart .
This was despite concerns rising about the spread of the killer bug within the White House itself .
The New York Times first reported the lack of plans to keep Trump and Pence separated despite concern they both could be incapacitated by the disease , citing two senior administration officials .
The White House did not respond to a request for comment .
Two coronavirus cases in the White House last week spurred fears of contagion for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are leading the U.S. response to the pandemic , and who have both resumed travel and business schedules even as the U.S. death toll from the virus nears 80,000 .
Pence 's press secretary , Katie Miller , the wife of Trump 's senior adviser , Stephen Miller , tested positive for the coronavirus a day after confirmation that Trump 's personal valet had been diagnosed with the disease .
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany sought on Friday to defend administration efforts to protect Trump and Pence , pointing to new measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tracing and putting in place all guidelines recommended for essential workers .
The White House has also instituted daily coronavirus tests for Trump and Pence .
Anthony Fauci , a high-profile member of the White House coronavirus response team , Robert Redfield , director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn , were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for the disease .
If Republicans Trump and Pence were both to become incapacitated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi would assume presidential duties under U.S. law .
Last month , Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to an intensive care unit after becoming the first leader of a major power to announce he had tested positive for the highly contagious respiratory virus .

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PRESIDENT TRUMP: CORONAVIRUS IS THE WORST ATTACK SINCE PEARL HARBOR OR 9/11
PRESIDENT TRUMP: CORONAVIRUS IS THE WORST ATTACK SINCE PEARL HARBOR OR 9/11
Pence had repeatedly tested negative for the virus as recently as Sunday before quarantining, according to reports. The White House is yet to confirm the news
US Vice President Mike Pence is 'self-isolating' away from the White House after an aide was diagnosed with the coronavirus, according to reports.
Bloomberg reporter Jennifer Jacobs tweeted Donald Trump's second in command was quarantining.
Pence has repeatedly tested negative, including on Sunday,for COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the tweet added.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment, according to Reuters.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
It comes after a source close to the matter claimed earlier in the day that the Trump administration had no plans to keep the president and Pence apart.
This was despite concerns rising about the spread of the killer bug within the White House itself.
The New York Times first reported the lack of plans to keep Trump and Pence separated despite concern they both could be incapacitated by the disease, citing two senior administration officials.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
Two coronavirus cases in the White House last week spurred fears of contagion for the president and vice president, who are leading the U.S. response to the pandemic, and who have both resumed travel and business schedules even as the U.S. death toll from the virus nears 80,000.
Pence's press secretary, Katie Miller, the wife of Trump's senior adviser, Stephen Miller, tested positive for the coronavirus a day after confirmation that Trump's personal valet had been diagnosed with the disease.
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany sought on Friday to defend administration efforts to protect Trump and Pence, pointing to new measures taken by the White House including contact tracing and putting in place all guidelines recommended for essential workers.
The White House has also instituted daily coronavirus tests for Trump and Pence.
Anthony Fauci, a high-profile member of the White House coronavirus response team, Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn, were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for the disease.
If Republicans Trump and Pence were both to become incapacitated, Democratic House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi would assume presidential duties under U.S. law.
Last month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to an intensive care unit after becoming the first leader of a major power to announce he had tested positive for the highly contagious respiratory virus.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab deputised during his convalescence.


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Warning 19,000 British pubs will not be able to reopen in 'immeasurable damage'

Around 19,000 pubs may not be able to reopen again following the coronavirus crisis , hospitality bosses have warned .
It comes as Boris Johnson tonight announced parts of the hospitality sector - including pubs and bars - must remain closed until at least July .
The Prime Minister said that though he hoped some venues could begin to open within months , the UK should `` not be driven by economic necessity '' .
He also said the sector will be able to reopen subject to conditions and more scientific advice and only if numbers back it up .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ last until the end of summer , thousands of businesses could close down permanently .
They also expressed dismay at being `` first in and last out '' of lockdown .
Others have called for more clarity on how the Government plans to ease restrictions - and acknowledged that it could take up to 12 weeks before even a `` partial awakening '' of the sector .
The British Beer & Pub Association ( BBPA ) has warned that up 40 per cent of Britain 's pubs can not survive beyond September with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offered by the Government .
Emma McClarkin , chief executive of the BBPA , said despite looking for a `` glimmer of hope '' , the industry now faced further weeks of uncertainty .
`` With insufficient clarity as to when pubs will reopen , our sector remains in limbo and facing severe uncertainty and financial devastation , '' she said .
`` If Government plans to keep pubs closed until the final phase of release , as rumoured , this would make pubs first in and last out of lockdown .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlined any specific additional financial support for pubs to assure and help them through the extended lockdown hardship they face .
`` We understand that pubs should only open when safe to do so , but extending the lockdown without offering additional support will be devastating . ''
She added that the closure of so many `` social hubs '' would result in `` immeasurable damage to the wellbeing of our nation '' .
James Calder , chief executive of the Society of Independent Brewers ( Siba ) said : `` This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we continue to be at the core of discussions with Government about how our heritage , our culture and our right to have a good pint in a good pub is maintained for the long term .
`` We will of course not put any pressure on Government to open pubs and taprooms ahead of when it is safe to do so .
`` But we will put pressure where it is needed to ensure our sector has a fighting chance of survival . ''
In his address tonight , Mr Johnson set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be modified , the last of which addressed the hospitality sector .
He said : `` At the earliest by July - and subject to all these conditions and further scientific advice ; if and only if the numbers support it , we will hope to reopen at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places , provided they are safe and enforce social distancing , '' he said .
`` Throughout this period of the next two months , we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driven by the science , the data and public health . ''
Mr Johnson noted our way of life has undeniably changed when looking around at `` darkened pubs and restaurants . ''
He said in his statement this evening : `` We must stay alert .
We must continue to control the virus and save lives .
`` And yet we must also recognise that this campaign against the virus has come at colossal cost to our way of life .
`` We can see it all around us in the shuttered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and restaurants . ''

Cafes and restaurants could start to re-open in July - but there's bad news for pubs
Cafes and restaurants could start to re-open in July - but there's bad news for pubs
Boris Johnson tonight announced parts of the hospitality sector - such as pubs and bars - must remain closed until at least July. But bosses have warned many businesses could close down permanently
Around 19,000 pubs may not be able to reopen again following the coronavirus crisis, hospitality bosses have warned.
It comes as Boris Johnson tonight announced parts of the hospitality sector - including pubs and bars - must remain closed until at least July.
The Prime Minister said that though he hoped some venues could begin to open within months, the UK should "not be driven by economic necessity".
He also said the sector will be able to reopen subject to conditions and more scientific advice and only if numbers back it up.
Industry bosses have warned that if restrictions last until the end of summer, thousands of businesses could close down permanently.
They also expressed dismay at being "first in and last out" of lockdown.
Others have called for more clarity on how the Government plans to ease restrictions - and acknowledged that it could take up to 12 weeks before even a "partial awakening" of the sector.
Image: PA) PA)
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has warned that up 40 per cent of Britain's pubs cannot survive beyond September with the current level of financial support being offered by the Government.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, said despite looking for a "glimmer of hope", the industry now faced further weeks of uncertainty.
"With insufficient clarity as to when pubs will reopen, our sector remains in limbo and facing severe uncertainty and financial devastation," she said.
Image: James Veysey/Shutterstock) James Veysey/Shutterstock)
"If Government plans to keep pubs closed until the final phase of release, as rumoured, this would make pubs first in and last out of lockdown.
"Despite this, the Government hasn't outlined any specific additional financial support for pubs to assure and help them through the extended lockdown hardship they face.
"We understand that pubs should only open when safe to do so, but extending the lockdown without offering additional support will be devastating."
Image: Graham Young / BirminghamLive) Graham Young / BirminghamLive)
She added that the closure of so many "social hubs" would result in "immeasurable damage to the wellbeing of our nation".
James Calder, chief executive of the Society of Independent Brewers (Siba) said: "This is a marathon, not a sprint and we continue to be at the core of discussions with Government about how our heritage, our culture and our right to have a good pint in a good pub is maintained for the long term.
"We will of course not put any pressure on Government to open pubs and taprooms ahead of when it is safe to do so.
Image: PA) PA)
"But we will put pressure where it is needed to ensure our sector has a fighting chance of survival."
In his address tonight, Mr Johnson set out the steps in which measures would be modified, the last of which addressed the hospitality sector.
He said: "At the earliest by July - and subject to all these conditions and further scientific advice; if and only if the numbers support it, we will hope to reopen at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places, provided they are safe and enforce social distancing," he said.
Image: Guy Bell/Shutterstock) Guy Bell/Shutterstock)
"Throughout this period of the next two months, we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity.
"We are going to be driven by the science, the data and public health."
Mr Johnson noted our way of life has undeniably changed when looking around at "darkened pubs and restaurants."
He said in his statement this evening: "We must stay alert. We must continue to control the virus and save lives.
"And yet we must also recognise that this campaign against the virus has come at colossal cost to our way of life.
"We can see it all around us in the shuttered shops and abandoned businesses and darkened pubs and restaurants."


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Gemma Collins demands OBE from the Queen for entertaining the nation in lockdown

Gemma Collins is demanding an OBE for `` entertaining the nation in lockdown '' .
In Sunday night 's finale of Diva on Lockdown , Gemma watched the `` amazing '' Captain Tom Moore completing 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS .
Gemma insisted that Captain Tom deserves to be knighted and generously donated £1,000 to his worthy cause .
While getting a massage from sister-in-law Dawn , Gemma questioned when she be receiving an honour .
The GC said : `` The thing is I ’ ve been doing my bit for the nation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come I 'll be getting an OBE . ''
When baffled Dawna asked what for , Gemma claimed it was for `` entertaining the nation '' , pointing out that `` Posh Spice got one '' .
Gemma then called one of her assistants to sort out a £1,000 donation to support Captain Tom .
She added : `` I think at some point I need an OBE from the Queen as I ’ ve entertained the nation during Corona .
`` If you could sort something out , write into HRH and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point I 'd be very appreciative .
Make it happen hun . ''
Later on , Gemma got emotional while listening to Captain Tom and Michale Ball 's rendition of You 'll Never Walk Alone to raise money for the NHS .
Never far from controversy , Gemma nearly offended former The Only Way Is Essex co-star Ferne McCann and Dancing on Ice winner Joe Swash .
While recording voiceovers to promote her own show , Gemma was furious that she was being made to be a 'beg ' and introduce other celebs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her lines , Gemma said : `` Now though it 's time for a bit of Dinner Date with Joe Swash . ''
Re-reading the line , baffled Gemma asked : `` Why have I got to introduce Joe Swash ?
Sorry it 's a bit embarrasing .
I ’ m not a presenter I ’ m a star .
Why am I introducing people ? ''
Gemma then rang her agent to ask why she was being made to introduce Joe , Ferne and The Bacholerette .
Her agent old her that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good publicity for her own show , so Gemma reluctantly agreed to carry on .
Gemma said : `` I 've got no issue with Ferne , I ’ ve got no issue with Joe Swash .
I ’ m not some beg vocieover .
I ’ m a serious customer . ''
She added : `` Obviously I ’ m more enthusiastic when I 'm talking about myself . ''
Gemma also had a video call with her friend and Kim Kardashian 's close pal Jonathan Cheban to see how he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Diva in Lockdown viewers are gutted the series is over already and want to see more of Gemma 's antics .
One fan said : `` Thanks for making me laugh through this lockdown , you are a QUEEN .
Wish I had a friend like you . ''
`` This is what Is getting me through lockdown THe GC , she is amazing , '' added another .
A third said : `` When @ missgemcollins is on my whole mood changes .
WHAT A QUEEN '' '' I definitely feel The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She really deserves it , '' said a fourth .
*Gemma Collins : Diva on Lockdown is available on ITV Hub

The GC donated £1,000 to Captain Tom's deserving cause and asked her assistant to speak to the Queen to get her an OBE on the finale of Gemma Collins: Diva on Lockdown
Gemma Collins is demanding an OBE for "entertaining the nation in lockdown".
In Sunday night's finale of Diva on Lockdown, Gemma watched the "amazing" Captain Tom Moore completing 100 laps of his garden to raise money for the NHS.
Gemma insisted that Captain Tom deserves to be knighted and generously donated £1,000 to his worthy cause.
While getting a massage from sister-in-law Dawn, Gemma questioned when she be receiving an honour.
The GC said: "The thing is I’ve been doing my bit for the nation. I wonder if in years to come I'll be getting an OBE."
Image: ITV) ITV)
When baffled Dawna asked what for, Gemma claimed it was for "entertaining the nation", pointing out that "Posh Spice got one".
Gemma then called one of her assistants to sort out a £1,000 donation to support Captain Tom.
She added: "I think at some point I need an OBE from the Queen as I’ve entertained the nation during Corona.
"If you could sort something out, write into HRH and stick me up for that at some point I'd be very appreciative. Make it happen hun."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Later on, Gemma got emotional while listening to Captain Tom and Michale Ball's rendition of You'll Never Walk Alone to raise money for the NHS.
Never far from controversy, Gemma nearly offended former The Only Way Is Essex co-star Ferne McCann and Dancing on Ice winner Joe Swash.
While recording voiceovers to promote her own show, Gemma was furious that she was being made to be a 'beg' and introduce other celebs.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
While reading the script and recording her lines, Gemma said: "Now though it's time for a bit of Dinner Date with Joe Swash."
Re-reading the line, baffled Gemma asked: "Why have I got to introduce Joe Swash? Sorry it's a bit embarrasing. I’m not a presenter I’m a star. Why am I introducing people?"
Gemma then rang her agent to ask why she was being made to introduce Joe, Ferne and The Bacholerette.
Her agent old her that it was not harmful and would be good publicity for her own show, so Gemma reluctantly agreed to carry on.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Gemma said: "I've got no issue with Ferne, I’ve got no issue with Joe Swash. I’m not some beg vocieover. I’m a serious customer."
She added: "Obviously I’m more enthusiastic when I'm talking about myself."
Gemma also had a video call with her friend and Kim Kardashian's close pal Jonathan Cheban to see how he was coping in lockdown in the US.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Diva in Lockdown viewers are gutted the series is over already and want to see more of Gemma's antics.
One fan said: "Thanks for making me laugh through this lockdown, you are a QUEEN. Wish I had a friend like you."
"This is what Is getting me through lockdown THe GC , she is amazing," added another.
A third said: "When @missgemcollins is on my whole mood changes. WHAT A QUEEN"
"I definitely feel The GC will get an OBE one day. She really deserves it," said a fourth.
*Gemma Collins: Diva on Lockdown is available on ITV Hub


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Billie Lourd's tear-jerking tribute to late mum Carrie Fisher on Mother's Day

Billie Lourd has paid a stunning tribute to her later mother Carrie Fisher on social media .
The devoted daughter of the Star Wars legend took to Instagram to celebrate the woman who welcomed her into the world on Mother 's Day .
Carrie passed away on December 27 , 2016 at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest .
In her tear-jerking Mother 's Day Instagram caption , her devastated daughter expressed her gratitude for being blessed with such an amazing parent .
Alongside a precious photograph of the mother-daughter duo , Billie sent her condolences to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of losing a mother , and wished them well to get through the difficult day .
Admitting that things never get any easier , Billie added that it was her fourth year without her dear mum .
In a heart wrenching and lengthy caption , she penned : `` Sending my love to anyone who has lost a mother and anyone who might just be having a complicated Mother ’ s Day this year .
This is my 4th Mother ’ s Day without my Momby and days like today are never easy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that doing things that make me feel more connected to her make it a little easier - watching her favorite movies , listening to music we listened to together , looking through old pictures and my personal favorite - eating + drinking things she loved .
Carrie 's daughter continued by detailing what she was going to get up to in a bid to remember her mum to the best of her ability .
She added : `` Today I ’ m going to watch Postcards from The Edge , listen to Tom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fried mozzarella from La Scala and have a couple Coca-Colas with an aggressive amount of ice ) .
`` Happy Mother ’ s Day , but Mother ’ s Day can be more than just one adjective , so sad Mother ’ s Day / weird Mother ’ s Day / funny Mother ’ s Day / angry Mother ’ s Day / or any combination of the above '' .
Billie 's emotive post was met with much praise from fans who revealed that they felt the exact same as the actresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s my first Mother ’ s Day without my mom .
It ’ s hard , but thank you for this .
You made me feel less alone , '' shared one thankful fan .
While another echoed : `` I 've got tears streaming down my face as I read your beautiful post .
Moms are the best .
I miss mine so much '' .
`` Lost my mom too .
I really appreciate this post , '' a third shared .
While a fourth commented : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could not have said this better myself .
She would be very proud of you '' .
Carrie was loved by millions of fans for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series .
The actress was also celebrated on May 4th as part as national Star Wars day .

Billie Lourd has remembered her dear mother and Star Wars legend who sadly passed away in 2016 as she reached out to others who've lost their mum on Mother's Day
Billie Lourd has paid a stunning tribute to her later mother Carrie Fisher on social media.
The devoted daughter of the Star Wars legend took to Instagram to celebrate the woman who welcomed her into the world on Mother's Day.
Carrie passed away on December 27, 2016 at the age of 60 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
In her tear-jerking Mother's Day Instagram caption, her devastated daughter expressed her gratitude for being blessed with such an amazing parent.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Alongside a precious photograph of the mother-daughter duo, Billie sent her condolences to anyone who had been through the pain of losing a mother, and wished them well to get through the difficult day.
Admitting that things never get any easier, Billie added that it was her fourth year without her dear mum.
In a heart wrenching and lengthy caption, she penned: "Sending my love to anyone who has lost a mother and anyone who might just be having a complicated Mother’s Day this year. This is my 4th Mother’s Day without my Momby and days like today are never easy.
Image: FilmMagic) FilmMagic)
"But I’ve found that doing things that make me feel more connected to her make it a little easier - watching her favorite movies, listening to music we listened to together, looking through old pictures and my personal favorite - eating + drinking things she loved.
Carrie's daughter continued by detailing what she was going to get up to in a bid to remember her mum to the best of her ability.
She added: "Today I’m going to watch Postcards from The Edge, listen to Tom Petty + Dire Straits, have a fried mozzarella from La Scala and have a couple Coca-Colas with an aggressive amount of ice).
"Happy Mother’s Day, but Mother’s Day can be more than just one adjective, so sad Mother’s Day / weird Mother’s Day / funny Mother’s Day / angry Mother’s Day / or any combination of the above".
Image: xxxxxx/Instagram) xxxxxx/Instagram)
Billie's emotive post was met with much praise from fans who revealed that they felt the exact same as the actresses' grieving daughter.
"So sweet. It’s my first Mother’s Day without my mom. It’s hard, but thank you for this. You made me feel less alone," shared one thankful fan.
While another echoed: "I've got tears streaming down my face as I read your beautiful post. Moms are the best. I miss mine so much".
Image: AFP) AFP)
"Lost my mom too. I really appreciate this post," a third shared.
While a fourth commented: "It never gets any easier. I could not have said this better myself. She would be very proud of you".
Carrie was loved by millions of fans for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series.
The actress was also celebrated on May 4th as part as national Star Wars day.


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--Everything you need to know about lockdown now Boris Johnson has 'loosened it'

People in England will be allowed more time and freedom outdoors from this week after Boris Johnson set out the first loosening of the lockdown restrictions .
But the Government ’ s plan has been met with confusion from the public , with many reacting online last night saying they are unsure what the Tories ’ new “ Stay alert ” slogan means in practice .
And the PM ’ s loosening of the rules is at odds with Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland , whose leaders are sticking to tighter restrictions for the rest of this month , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There will be no wider relaxation of rules in England until June .
The Government stressed that its plan for the weeks ahead is “ conditional ” and could be changed at any time .
In a televised address , the Prime Minister confirmed that , as a first step , we will be allowed to drive for country or beach walks and do unlimited exercise from Wednesday .
People can play sports outdoors with members of their households .
They can also sunbathe , sit and read a book or chat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a park as long as they stay two metres apart .
Garden centres in England will also be allowed to reopen from Wednesday , senior Government sources confirmed .
MPs will get more details today when Mr Johnson gives a statement to the Commons and publishes a 50-page document setting out his full “ roadmap ” for ending lockdown .
But there are fears that some of the measures are overly optimistic and life will not return to normal this year .
Mr Johnson warned the plans would only go ahead if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and keep the R rate of transmission – currently between 0.5 and 0.9 – below one .
He said : “ Throughout the next two months , we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity .
We are going to be driven by science , the data and public health .
“ All of this is conditional .
It depends on all of us to follow the advice.
” The PM will today set out details on out how to make workplaces safer .
It could mean staggered shift patterns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Anyone who can ’ t work from home , for instance those in construction and manufacturing , should be actively encouraged to go to work ” .
He urged workers to avoid public transport “ if at all possible ” as capacity will be severely limited due to social distancing .
Unions and Labour raised concerns about workers ’ safety and whether rogue bosses would follow the guidance .
Mr Johnson said the second step would be for a phased reopening of primary schools and nurseries at the start of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time , clothes and shoe shops could reopen , although hairdressers will have to wait .
Year 10 and 12 pupils are the only secondary years set to return before September .
Head teachers have warned they will need guidance on social distancing .
Around the same time , passengers arriving at British airports will be subject to 14 days quarantine .
The Government has been criticised for not bringing in border controls sooner .
The final step – in July at the earliest – is the reopening of some hospitality venues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said this could include cafes in parks , restaurants with outside space and cinemas , with social distancing measures .
But it does not include pubs , which look unlikely to reopen this year .
But churches and mosques could reopen .
Mr Johnson warned : “ You must obey the rules on social distancing .
To enforce those rules , we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them.
” Fines will be hiked up to £100 – up from £60 .
Fines will be doubled for each repeat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £3,200 .
Mr Johnson unveiled a five-tier warning system , ranging from green at level one to red at level five to flag the risk in different parts of the country .
A warning system administered by a new “ joint biosecurity centre ” will detect local increases in infection rates , with the view to locally alter restrictions in England .
The Government believes the nation is close to moving down from tier four to three .
The PM said : “ We are shining the light of science on this invisible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to detect flare-ups in your area , as well as giving us a national picture .
”

Cafes and restaurants could start to re-open in July - but there's bad news for pubs
Cafes and restaurants could start to re-open in July - but there's bad news for pubs
Boris Johnson will allow people in England some more freedom as they're allowed to spend more time outdoors from Wednesday
Everything you need to know about lockdown now Boris Johnson has 'loosened it'
People in England will be allowed more time and freedom outdoors from this week after Boris Johnson set out the first loosening of the lockdown restrictions.
But the Government’s plan has been met with confusion from the public, with many reacting online
last night saying they are unsure what the Tories’ new “Stay alert” slogan means in practice.
And the PM’s loosening of the rules is at odds with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, whose leaders are sticking to tighter restrictions for the rest of this month, with only minimal tweaks to current regulations.
There will be no wider relaxation of rules in England until June. The Government stressed that its plan for the weeks ahead is “conditional” and could be changed at any time.
In a televised address, the Prime Minister confirmed that, as a first step, we will be allowed to drive for country or beach walks and do unlimited exercise from Wednesday.
Image: PA) PA)
People can play sports outdoors with members of their households.
They can also sunbathe, sit and read a book or chat with one friend from outside their household in a park as long as they stay two metres apart.
Garden centres in England will also be allowed to reopen from Wednesday, senior Government sources confirmed.
MPs will get more details today when Mr Johnson gives a statement to the Commons and publishes a 50-page document setting out his full “roadmap” for ending lockdown.
But there are fears that some of the measures are overly optimistic and life will not return to normal this year.
Image: CHRIS NEILL) CHRIS NEILL)
Mr Johnson warned the plans would only go ahead if the public continued to follow the rules and keep the R rate of transmission – currently between 0.5 and 0.9 – below one.
He said: “Throughout the next two months, we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity. We are going to be driven by science, the data and public health.
“All of this is conditional. It depends on all of us to follow the advice.”
The PM will today set out details on out how to make workplaces safer. It could mean staggered shift patterns and barriers placed between workers.
He said: “Anyone who can’t work from home, for instance those in construction and manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work”.
Image: Steve Bell) Steve Bell)
He urged workers to avoid public transport “if at all possible” as capacity will be severely limited due to social distancing.
Unions and Labour raised concerns about workers’ safety and whether rogue bosses would follow the guidance.
Mr Johnson said the second step would be for a phased reopening of primary schools and nurseries at the start of June at the earliest.
At the same time, clothes and shoe shops could reopen, although hairdressers will have to wait. Year 10 and 12 pupils are the only secondary years set to return before September.
Head teachers have warned they will need guidance on social distancing. Around the same time, passengers arriving at British airports will be subject to 14 days quarantine.
The Government has been criticised for not bringing in border controls sooner.
Image: Getty) Getty)
The final step – in July at the earliest – is the reopening of some hospitality venues and other public places.
Government sources said this could include cafes in parks, restaurants with outside space and cinemas, with social distancing measures.
But it does not include pubs, which look unlikely to reopen this year. But churches and mosques could reopen.
Mr Johnson warned: “You must obey the rules on social distancing. To enforce those rules, we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them.”
Fines will be hiked up to £100 – up from £60. Fines will be doubled for each repeat offence, up to a maximum of £3,200.
Mr Johnson unveiled a five-tier warning system, ranging from green at level one to red at level five to flag the risk in different parts of the country.
A warning system administered by a new “joint biosecurity centre” will detect local increases in infection rates, with the view to locally alter restrictions in England.
The Government believes the nation is close to moving down from tier four to three.
The PM said: “We are shining the light of science on this invisible killer. Because our new system will be able to detect flare-ups in your area, as well as giving us a national picture.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--WWE Money in the Bank free live stream: How to watch PPV online

WWE 's annual Money in the Bank pay-per-view is held tonight but this year 's event will be like no other before it .
Four titles will be on the line in matches taking place at the company 's Performance Center in Orlando , Florida .
Scotland 's Drew McIntyre defends the WWE Championship against Seth Rollins , while Braun Strowman puts his Universal title on the line against Bray Wyatt .
A Fatal 4-Way will be held to determine the SmackDown Tag Team Champions and the blue brand 's women 's champion Bayley is challenged by Tamina .
However @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women 's ladder matches where things will get really interesting , as the prerecorded bouts , taking place at the same time , were recorded at WWE HQ in Stamford , Connecticut .
The six male and six female participants will have to make their way up the famous Titan Towers to the top of the building to reach the ladders , with the famous briefcase offering a world title shot within grasp above them .
The unusual staging for this event has been shaped once again by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Jeff Hardy against Cesaro - and the main card at midnight , UK time .
All the action is being shown on either BT Sport Box Office or on the WWE Network - but there is a way you can catch all of it for FREE .
When you sign up for the WWE Network , your first month is completely free .
What makes the deal so attractive is that you can cancel your subscription at any time , if you decide you do n't want to keep watching .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Network , you can watch the PPV event without paying a penny , providing that you cancel your subscription inside the first month .
A £9.99 per month subscription will then start , unless you cancel .
The deal includes unlimited access to WWE ’ s premium content - available anywhere , anytime , on any device - and you can cancel without obligation .
3 .
The New Day ( c ) vs The Miz & John Morrison vs The Forgotten Sons vs Lucha House Party - Fatal 4-Way tag team match @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 .
Bayley ( c ) vs Tamina - Singles match for the WWE SmackDown Women ’ s Championship 5 .
Braun Strowman ( c ) vs Bray Wyatt - Singles match for the WWE Universal Championship 6 .
Drew McIntyre ( c ) vs Seth Rollins - Singles match for the WWE Championship 7 .
Asuka vs Shayna Baszler vs Nia Jax vs Dana Brooke vs Lacey Evans vs Carmella - Money In The Bank Ladder Match for a world championship match contract 8 .
Daniel Bryan vs Rey Mysterio vs Aleister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AJ Styles - Money In The Bank Ladder Match for a world championship match contract WWE Money in the Bank is on the WWE Network , which costs £9.99 a month and includes a library of WWE content on demand , or you can get a free 30-day trial .
You can follow all the action as it happens in the Mirror Sport WWE Money in the Bank Live Blog .

KOFI KINGSTON REVEALS WHAT HE'S BEEN UP TO DURING LOCKDOWN
KOFI KINGSTON REVEALS WHAT HE'S BEEN UP TO DURING LOCKDOWN
WWE Champion Drew McIntyre faces Seth Rollins and two Money in the Bank ladder matches will be held in a unique show taking place at WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut
WWE Money in the Bank 2020 free live stream: How to watch PPV event online
WWE's annual Money in the Bank pay-per-view is held tonight but this year's event will be like no other before it.
Four titles will be on the line in matches taking place at the company's Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.
Scotland's Drew McIntyre defends the WWE Championship against Seth Rollins, while Braun Strowman puts his Universal title on the line against Bray Wyatt.
A Fatal 4-Way will be held to determine the SmackDown Tag Team Champions and the blue brand's women's champion Bayley is challenged by Tamina.
However, it's the men's and women's ladder matches where things will get really interesting, as the prerecorded bouts, taking place at the same time, were recorded at WWE HQ in Stamford, Connecticut.
The six male and six female participants will have to make their way up the famous Titan Towers to the top of the building to reach the ladders, with the famous briefcase offering a world title shot within grasp above them.
The unusual staging for this event has been shaped once again by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Kickoff pre-show begins at 11pm - including Jeff Hardy against Cesaro - and the main card at midnight, UK time.
All the action is being shown on either BT Sport Box Office or on the WWE Network - but there is a way you can catch all of it for FREE.
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When you sign up for the WWE Network, your first month is completely free.
What makes the deal so attractive is that you can cancel your subscription at any time, if you decide you don't want to keep watching.
So if you sign up for the WWE Network, you can watch the PPV event without paying a penny, providing that you cancel your subscription inside the first month.
A £9.99 per month subscription will then start, unless you cancel.
The deal includes unlimited access to WWE’s premium content - available anywhere, anytime, on any device - and you can cancel without obligation.
Full card
1. Jeff Hardy vs Cesaro - Singles match
2. R-Truth vs MVP - Singles match
3. The New Day (c) vs The Miz & John Morrison vs The Forgotten Sons vs Lucha House Party - Fatal 4-Way tag team match for the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship
4. Bayley (c) vs Tamina - Singles match for the WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship
5. Braun Strowman (c) vs Bray Wyatt - Singles match for the WWE Universal Championship
6. Drew McIntyre (c) vs Seth Rollins - Singles match for the WWE Championship
7. Asuka vs Shayna Baszler vs Nia Jax vs Dana Brooke vs Lacey Evans vs Carmella - Money In The Bank Ladder Match for a world championship match contract
8. Daniel Bryan vs Rey Mysterio vs Aleister Black vs King Corbin vs Otis vs AJ Styles - Money In The Bank Ladder Match for a world championship match contract
WWE Money in the Bank is on the WWE Network, which costs £9.99 a month and includes a library of WWE content on demand, or you can get a free 30-day trial.
You can follow all the action as it happens in the Mirror Sport WWE Money in the Bank Live Blog.


thedailymirror--2020-05-10--This country has no coronavirus cases and locals think that's due to coconuts

A former British colony in the Central Pacific has been revealed as one of the 13 countries in the world that has managed to remain coronavirus-free .
Kiribati is a set of islands and is one of the poorest and furthest flung of all countries in the globe with a Christian population of just 116,000 .
The islands have a total land area of 800 square kilometres and are vulnerable to any rise in sea levels .
Kiribati , which gained its independence in 1979 , has coconut palms everywhere , Star Online reports .
They provide everything needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boats and buildings , thatch for roofing and flooring , fibre for ropes and cloth .
Coconuts , known as moimoto on the island , also provides hydration and nutrition but is now being claimed to be the key to the island 's coronavirus-free status .
Rooti Tianaira , a primary school teacher in Tarawa , the island 's capital , said : “ We ’ re using moimoto to defend against the virus.
“ It ’ s very rich in vitamin C and vitamin A .
“ Our ancestors used to eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fruit , known for its pungent taste but reputed health-giving properties - for breakfast , and drink sour toddy ( fermented coconut juice ) .
`` They were strong , without sickness .
`` So now , these local fruits are used as medicine , to build up our immune system , that ’ s the idea .
They are sold at stalls by the road.
” Despite the number of coconuts outnumbering the island 's population Rimon Rimon , a local journalist , warded off claims of profiteering saying it 's common @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said : `` Actually , selling coconuts is not unusual in Tarawa .
“ Not everyone has their own coconut tree , especially in the more populated areas , so those without jobs but who have a tree at home sometimes sell coconuts .
`` But saying they can prevent coronavirus ?
That ’ s a new one to me !
” The powers of moimoto is one of the many “ silly rumours ” about Covid-19 that have been circulating in Kiribati , according to Mr Rimon , which is accelerated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a republic with the UN status as a least developed country ( LDC ) .
“ Most people only got access to the internet recently , and it ’ s just bombarding them with information .
`` They don ’ t know how to differentiate fake news , and so they promote what ’ s not true .
“ The coconut thing is harmless , but there ’ s also been a rumour that kava can stop Covid-19 . ''
Kava is a mildly narcotic drink and ingesting it could make you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contagious disease as its typically drunk communally , from a shared bowl into which cups are dipped , drunk from , and dipped again It is traditionally prepared by it is made by chewing the root of the Piper methysticum plant and mixing these fibrous wads – saliva and all – with water .
“ That was a ridiculous rumour and the authorities had to run a campaign telling people this was not true , ” Mr Rimon says .
“ I ’ m an educated man , I ’ ve lived overseas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t had exposure to the outside world .
You ’ d be surprised what kind of things they think are an issue .
“ The government has no social media policy , so it ’ s difficult to control where people get their information .
`` There are only two official sources of information for Covid-19 – press releases from the Ministry of Health and the President ’ s Office – but people share whatever they think might be true .
“ The government needs to look at how people access information , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trouble if they spread rumours.
” Mrs Tianaira has been keeping in touch with news digitally and joined Facebook since she became the proud owner of a smartphone .
She is so new to the internet that she is easily taken in with fake news which includes coronavirus misinformation such as Israel developing a vaccine ; garlic can kill Covid-19 ; hand sanitisers are a fire risk and the virus started from people in China drinking bat soup .
Mrs Tianaira was n't sure if it was true she also believed that should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some chain mail .
A video has been circulating in Kiribati of corpses being thrown off a boat , with the claim that they are the bodies of coronavirus victims being disposed of in New Zealand which has spread fear among Kiribati ’ s nascent netizens .
After Mrs Tianara was assured it was false , she said : “ Thank goodness .
“ I have been worried since I saw it a week ago .
I have shared it with friends and we have been frightened to eat fish.
” Kiribati ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crushed coral and with limited freshwater sources , is inhospitable to most crops and livestock .
“ Our protein comes from the sea , ” says Mrs Tianaira .
“ If the fish is poisoned , we will starve.
” Another rumour which triggered fear and conflict spread after a sick foreigner arrived on land from a visiting ship , igniting false claims they had coronavirus .
“ He was brought in and doctors were allowed to look at him , to see what ’ s wrong .
`` He had a lung @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say this man has coronavirus , and people started spreading this .
“ This prompted the shutdown of some schools , and for other parents to pull their children out of schools . ''
The schools remained open and `` people started arguing with teachers , saying ‘ you don ’ t control our kids – coronavirus is here !
’ ” The panic spread to Tarawa ’ s Betio district , where the main seaport is and where the sailor was taken to hospital .
Betio is one the most densely populated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures reporting 17,330 people living on 1.54sq km of land .
This is on par with Delhi and Kolkata but without the high-rise buildings .
Betio is also impoverished and dirty , with open rubbish dumps and the locally named Red Beach so-called because the sand has been darkened by decades of pollution and sewage .
Practising high levels of hygiene would be difficult and social distancing impossible .
Mr Rimon , who lives in neighbouring Bairiki , is not gullible to scaremongering but recognises the potential disaster if coronavirus hits Betio .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he says .
“ We wouldn ’ t be able to control it .
If even major developing countries like Italy are overwhelmed , we wouldn ’ t stand a chance .
“ Our healthcare systems are not even as good as those of developing countries surrounding us .
Every now and then we have an outbreak of diarrhoea or common flu and even they put a strain on us , but at least we have medicines for that and know how to treat them .
`` But with coronavirus , from what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wipe us out.
” What was wrong with the Russian sailor is not known , but he was treated and returned to his ship .
And all Covid-19 tests are sent to Australia , meaning results are weeks away , or perhaps even months now that all international flights to Kiribati have been stopped .
Assuming the Russian was not carrying coronavirus , banning all air traffic would appear the most effective way to keep Kiribati safe , even if it has caused problems for a country so dependent on imported goods .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can fly to Kiribati .
One is Nauru , a tiny , single-island republic with a population less then 13,000 , little international business and minimal tourism .
It is also free of Covid-19 .
The other is Fiji which has reported 18 coronavirus cases as of May 6 .
A comparatively tiny number but Fiji is the most popular tourist destination in the region so tourists could import the killer virus .
“ It was a big scare when Fiji had its first confirmed cases , ” says Mr Rimon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pacific region .
If you want to go out in the world , you have to go through Fiji , and it ’ s just three hours away .
`` Confirmed Covid-19 cases caused a lot of panic here , and that ’ s why the government stopped the planes .
Now , we ’ re completely cut off from the world.
” Cargo ships are still arriving in Tarawa , but this mode of transport is naturally much more protracted than air freight , and – medical emergencies aside – crew members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approaching port , further slowing distribution .

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Oliver Fennell, Lorraine King)

Kiribati in the Central Pacific is one of the poorest countries in the world and one of 13 with no reports of Covid-19 cases and it could become one of the last places to get a confirmed case
This country has no coronavirus cases and locals think that's because of coconuts
A former British colony in the Central Pacific has been revealed as one of the 13 countries in the world that has managed to remain coronavirus-free.
Kiribati is a set of islands and is one of the poorest and furthest flung of all countries in the globe with a Christian population of just 116,000.
The islands have a total land area of 800 square kilometres and are vulnerable to any rise in sea levels.
Kiribati, which gained its independence in 1979, has coconut palms everywhere, Star Online reports.
They provide everything needed to exist on the island – wood for boats and buildings, thatch for roofing and flooring, fibre for ropes and cloth.
Image: Tibwere Bobo, Kiribati Newstar, Tarawa, Kiribati) Tibwere Bobo, Kiribati Newstar, Tarawa, Kiribati)
Coconuts, known as moimoto on the island, also provides hydration and nutrition but is now being claimed to be the key to the island's coronavirus-free status.
Rooti Tianaira, a primary school teacher in Tarawa, the island's capital, said: “We’re using moimoto to defend against the virus.“It’s very rich in vitamin C and vitamin A.
“Our ancestors used to eat grated coconut and noni - another indigenous fruit, known for its pungent taste but reputed health-giving properties - for breakfast, and drink sour toddy (fermented coconut juice).
"They were strong, without sickness.
"So now, these local fruits are used as medicine, to build up our immune system, that’s the idea. They are sold at stalls by the road.”
Despite the number of coconuts outnumbering the island's population Rimon Rimon, a local journalist, warded off claims of profiteering saying it's common for them to be sold by traders
He said: "Actually, selling coconuts is not unusual in Tarawa.
“Not everyone has their own coconut tree, especially in the more populated areas, so those without jobs but who have a tree at home sometimes sell coconuts.
"But saying they can prevent coronavirus? That’s a new one to me!”
The powers of moimoto is one of the many “silly rumours” about Covid-19 that have been circulating in Kiribati, according to Mr Rimon, which is accelerated by the recent growth in social media in a republic with the UN status as a least developed country (LDC).
“It’s a major issue here,” Mr Rimon said.
“Most people only got access to the internet recently, and it’s just bombarding them with information.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"They don’t know how to differentiate fake news, and so they promote what’s not true.
“The coconut thing is harmless, but there’s also been a rumour that kava can stop Covid-19."
Kava is a mildly narcotic drink and ingesting it could make you more of a high-risk of contracting a contagious disease as its typically drunk communally, from a shared bowl into which cups are dipped, drunk from, and dipped again
It is traditionally prepared by it is made by chewing the root of the Piper methysticum plant and mixing these fibrous wads – saliva and all – with water.
“That was a ridiculous rumour and the authorities had to run a campaign telling people this was not true,” Mr Rimon says.
“I’m an educated man, I’ve lived overseas, but many people here haven’t had exposure to the outside world. You’d be surprised what kind of things they think are an issue.
“The government has no social media policy, so it’s difficult to control where people get their information.
"There are only two official sources of information for Covid-19 – press releases from the Ministry of Health and the President’s Office – but people share whatever they think might be true.
“The government needs to look at how people access information, warn them that they will get in trouble if they spread rumours.”
Mrs Tianaira has been keeping in touch with news digitally and joined Facebook since she became the proud owner of a smartphone.
She is so new to the internet that she is easily taken in with fake news which includes coronavirus misinformation such as Israel developing a vaccine; garlic can kill Covid-19; hand sanitisers are a fire risk and the virus started from people in China drinking bat soup.
Mrs Tianaira wasn't sure if it was true she also believed that should be sent a free laptop by forwarding some chain mail.
Image: Tibwere Bobo, Kiribati Newstar, Tarawa, Kiribati) Tibwere Bobo, Kiribati Newstar, Tarawa, Kiribati)
A video has been circulating in Kiribati of corpses being thrown off a boat, with the claim that they are the bodies of coronavirus victims being disposed of in New Zealand which has spread fear among Kiribati’s nascent netizens.
After Mrs Tianara was assured it was false, she said: “Thank goodness.
“I have been worried since I saw it a week ago. I have shared it with friends and we have been frightened to eat fish.”
Kiribati’s land, comprised almost entirely of crushed coral and with limited freshwater sources, is inhospitable to most crops and livestock.
“Our protein comes from the sea,” says Mrs Tianaira. “If the fish is poisoned, we will starve.”
Another rumour which triggered fear and conflict spread after a sick foreigner arrived on land from a visiting ship, igniting false claims they had coronavirus.
“A sick Russian crew member was brought ashore, needing medical assistance,” says Mr Rimon.
“He was brought in and doctors were allowed to look at him, to see what’s wrong.
"He had a lung issue, so one person started to say this man has coronavirus, and people started spreading this.
“This prompted the shutdown of some schools, and for other parents to pull their children out of schools."
The schools remained open and "people started arguing with teachers, saying ‘you don’t control our kids – coronavirus is here!’”
The panic spread to Tarawa’s Betio district, where the main seaport is and where the sailor was taken to hospital.
Image: Tibwere Bobo, Kiribati Newstar, Tarawa, Kiribati) Tibwere Bobo, Kiribati Newstar, Tarawa, Kiribati)
Betio is one the most densely populated communities on Earth, with 2015 census figures reporting 17,330 people living on 1.54sq km of land.
This is on par with Delhi and Kolkata but without the high-rise buildings.
Betio is also impoverished and dirty, with open rubbish dumps and the locally named Red Beach so-called because the sand has been darkened by decades of pollution and sewage.
Practising high levels of hygiene would be difficult and social distancing impossible.
Mr Rimon, who lives in neighbouring Bairiki, is not gullible to scaremongering but recognises the potential disaster if coronavirus hits Betio.
“It would be catastrophic,” he says.
“We wouldn’t be able to control it. If even major developing countries like Italy are overwhelmed, we wouldn’t stand a chance.
“Our healthcare systems are not even as good as those of developing countries surrounding us. Every now and then we have an outbreak of diarrhoea or common flu and even they put a strain on us, but at least we have medicines for that and know how to treat them.
"But with coronavirus, from what we have seen internationally, it would wipe us out.”
What was wrong with the Russian sailor is not known, but he was treated and returned to his ship.
And all Covid-19 tests are sent to Australia, meaning results are weeks away, or perhaps even months now that all international flights to Kiribati have been stopped.
Assuming the Russian was not carrying coronavirus, banning all air traffic would appear the most effective way to keep Kiribati safe, even if it has caused problems for a country so dependent on imported goods.
There are only two countries from which you can fly to Kiribati.
One is Nauru, a tiny, single-island republic with a population less then 13,000, little international business and minimal tourism.
It is also free of Covid-19.
The other is Fiji which has reported 18 coronavirus cases as of May 6.
A comparatively tiny number but Fiji is the most popular tourist destination in the region so tourists could import the killer virus.
“It was a big scare when Fiji had its first confirmed cases,” says Mr Rimon.
“Fiji is a hub for the Pacific region. If you want to go out in the world, you have to go through Fiji, and it’s just three hours away.
"Confirmed Covid-19 cases caused a lot of panic here, and that’s why the government stopped the planes. Now, we’re completely cut off from the world.”
Cargo ships are still arriving in Tarawa, but this mode of transport is naturally much more protracted than air freight, and – medical emergencies aside – crew members must stay offshore for 14 days before approaching port, further slowing distribution.