thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Taylor Swift reignites feud with '‘shamelessly greedy’ Scooter Braun

Taylor Swift branded music mogul Scooter Braun `` shamelessly greedy '' on her Instagram on Thursday night .
The Love Story hitmaker , 30 , spoke her mind about the producer and his business partners - who in 2019 acquired Big Machine Records , the label which Taylor made her old hits with - as she became aware that the label had released an album of some of her former live performances without her approval .
Shake It Off singer Taylor made it clear that she has not allowed the release of the new compilation and thanked her loyal Swifties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Airing her grievances , she typed online : `` Hey guys – I want to thank my fans for making me aware that my former record label is putting out an 'album ' of live performances of mine tonight .
`` This recording is from a 2008 radio show performance I did when I was 18 .
Big Machine has listed the date as a 2017 release but they ’ re actually releasing it tonight at midnight .
`` I ’ m always honest with you guys about this stuff so I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not approved by me . ''
Calling out Braun , she added : `` It looks to me that Scooter Braun and his financial backers , 23 Capital , Alex Soros and the Soros Family , and the Carlyle Group have seen the latest balance sheets and realized paying $ 330 MILLION for my music wasn ’ t exactly a wise choice and they need money .
`` In my opinion…Just another case of shameless greed in the time of Coronavirus .
So tasteless but very transparent . ''
Taylor 's feud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on since 2019 and they have been at war over her back catalogue of music .
Last year Taylor rocked the music world when she claimed that the company stopped her performing some of her hold music and that she was set to receive the Artist of the Decade award and play a medley of her songs but she has claimed that Braun and Borchetta have put a stop to that .
In a post that Taylor entitled `` Do n't know what else to do , '' she told her fans : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently that the American Music Awards will be honoring me with the Artist of the Decade Award at this year 's ceremony .
`` I 've been planning to perform a medley of my hits throughout the decade on the show .
`` Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun have now said that I 'm not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I 'm allowed to next year .
She continued : `` Additionally - and this is n't the way I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - Netflix has created a documentary about my life for the past few years .
`` Scott and Scooter have declined the use of my older music or performance footage for this project , even though there is no mention of either of them or Big Machine Records anywhere in the film . ''
Taylor went on to list the conditions that had been laid down for her to perform or use her own songs .
The singer continued : `` Scott Borchetta told my team that they 'll allow me to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things : If I agree to not re-record copycat versions of my songs next year ( which is something I 'm both legally allowed to do and looking forward to ) and also told my team that I need to stop talking about him and Scooter Braun . ''
Taylor continued her rant : `` I feel very strongly that sharing what is happening to me could change the awareness level for other artists and potentially help them avoid a similar fate .
`` The message being sent to me is very clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl and shut up .
Or you 'll be punished .
`` This is WRONG .
Neither of these men had a hand in the writing of those songs .
They did nothing to create the relationship I have with my fans .
So this is where I 'm asking for your help . ''
Taylor then looked to mobilise her fan base in sending a message to Braun and Borchetta .
She added : `` Please let Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun know how you feel about this .
`` Scooter also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care about other artists and their work .
Please ask them for help with this - I 'm hoping that maybe they can talk some sense into the men who are exercising tyrannical control over someone who just wants to play the music she wrote .
`` I 'm especially asking for help from The Carlyle Group , who put up money for the sale of my music to these two men . ''
Taylor finished by saying : `` I just want to be able to perform MY OWN music .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work this out privately through my team but have not been able to resolve anything .
Right now my performance at the AMA 's , the Netflix documentary and any other recorded events I am planning to play until November of 2020 are a question mark . ''
After the post Scooter and Scott lashed back with a statement posted on record label Big Machine 's website .
The lengthy response claimed Taylor was sharing `` false information '' and that `` they do not have the right to keep her performing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for `` creating a narrative that does not exist . ''
They also told that the Love Story hitmaker `` owes million of dollars '' to their company that is responsible for `` 120 employees . ''
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The singer has been feuding with Scooter Braun ever since he acquired Big Machine Records, the label under which Taylor released her first six award-winning albums
Taylor Swift branded music mogul Scooter Braun "shamelessly greedy" on her Instagram on Thursday night.
The Love Story hitmaker, 30, spoke her mind about the producer and his business partners - who in 2019 acquired Big Machine Records, the label which Taylor made her old hits with - as she became aware that the label had released an album of some of her former live performances without her approval.
Shake It Off singer Taylor made it clear that she has not allowed the release of the new compilation and thanked her loyal Swifties for alerting her to the music.
Airing her grievances, she typed online: "Hey guys – I want to thank my fans for making me aware that my former record label is putting out an 'album' of live performances of mine tonight.
"This recording is from a 2008 radio show performance I did when I was 18. Big Machine has listed the date as a 2017 release but they’re actually releasing it tonight at midnight.
Image: One World: Together At Home) One World: Together At Home)
"I’m always honest with you guys about this stuff so I just wanted to tell you that this release is not approved by me."
Calling out Braun, she added: "It looks to me that Scooter Braun and his financial backers, 23 Capital, Alex Soros and the Soros Family, and the Carlyle Group have seen the latest balance sheets and realized paying $330 MILLION for my music wasn’t exactly a wise choice and they need money.
"In my opinion…Just another case of shameless greed in the time of Coronavirus. So tasteless but very transparent."
Taylor's feud with Big Machine Records has been rumbling on since 2019 and they have been at war over her back catalogue of music.
Last year Taylor rocked the music world when she claimed that the company stopped her performing some of her hold music and that she was set to receive the Artist of the Decade award and play a medley of her songs but she has claimed that Braun and Borchetta have put a stop to that.
Image: Getty Images for Ithaca Holdings) Getty Images for Ithaca Holdings)
In a post that Taylor entitled "Don't know what else to do," she told her fans: "Guys - It's been announced recently that the American Music Awards will be honoring me with the Artist of the Decade Award at this year's ceremony.
"I've been planning to perform a medley of my hits throughout the decade on the show.
"Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun have now said that I'm not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I'm allowed to next year.
She continued: "Additionally - and this isn't the way I had planned on telling you this news - Netflix has created a documentary about my life for the past few years.
"Scott and Scooter have declined the use of my older music or performance footage for this project, even though there is no mention of either of them or Big Machine Records anywhere in the film."
Image: Instagram /Taylor Swift) Instagram /Taylor Swift)
Taylor went on to list the conditions that had been laid down for her to perform or use her own songs.
The singer continued: "Scott Borchetta told my team that they'll allow me to use my music only if I do these things: If I agree to not re-record copycat versions of my songs next year (which is something I'm both legally allowed to do and looking forward to) and also told my team that I need to stop talking about him and Scooter Braun."
Taylor continued her rant: "I feel very strongly that sharing what is happening to me could change the awareness level for other artists and potentially help them avoid a similar fate.
"The message being sent to me is very clear. Basically, be a good little girl and shut up. Or you'll be punished.
"This is WRONG. Neither of these men had a hand in the writing of those songs. They did nothing to create the relationship I have with my fans. So this is where I'm asking for your help."
Taylor then looked to mobilise her fan base in sending a message to Braun and Borchetta.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
She added: "Please let Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun know how you feel about this.
"Scooter also manages several artists who I really believe care about other artists and their work. Please ask them for help with this - I'm hoping that maybe they can talk some sense into the men who are exercising tyrannical control over someone who just wants to play the music she wrote.
"I'm especially asking for help from The Carlyle Group, who put up money for the sale of my music to these two men."
Taylor finished by saying: "I just want to be able to perform MY OWN music. That's it.
"I've tried to work this out privately through my team but have not been able to resolve anything. Right now my performance at the AMA's, the Netflix documentary and any other recorded events I am planning to play until November of 2020 are a question mark."
After the post Scooter and Scott lashed back with a statement posted on record label Big Machine's website.
The lengthy response claimed Taylor was sharing "false information" and that "they do not have the right to keep her performing live anywhere" and blasted the singer for "creating a narrative that does not exist."
They also told that the Love Story hitmaker "owes million of dollars" to their company that is responsible for "120 employees."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Peter Andre and his doctor wife Emily join the stars in clapping for NHS

Peter Andre and his doctor wife Emily MacDonagh led the celebrities clapping for the NHS on Thursday .
Stars all over the UK shared footage as they joined in with the rest of the nation to clap for the carers amid the coronavirus outbreak .
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker was joined on his doorstep by his wife as well as his four children Theodore , Amelia , Princess and Junior .
Since the start of the pandemic , Peter has heaped on praise for his wife while she fought the virus on the frontline with NHS workers .
Peter and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ printed with a rainbow and the words `` THANKYOU NHS '' on the front .
He wrote : `` Thank you NHS and all the key workers up and down the country .
We are so very grateful .
@ nhswebsite # nhs # careworkers @ kindred_social .
`` Obvs Emily doesn ’ t want me to show Amelia and Theo ’ s face but we want them to be part of such a special moment . ''
( sic ) Elsewhere in London , Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore also joined her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applaud .
In the snap , the Irish bombshell glanced over her shoulder with a smile on her lips .
She wrote : `` Love to anyone struggling at this time .
I ’ m ready to clap for our carers and health workers !
Let ’ s do this x . ''
Her rumoured fiancé Iain also shared a snap of himself wearing the NHS T-shirt .
Former Love Island contestant Alex George did n't miss the opportunity to thank the NHS for their hard work .
The A & E hero @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a doctor at a Lewisham hospital .
From outside his new flat , the Love Island hunk banged on the railings with a wooden spoon as loud clapping commensed .
Across the city , Kate Garraway joined her children Darcey and William outside for an emotional moment during the clapping .
Her husband Derek Draper has been battling the virus in hospital .
The GMB presenter has been self-isolating with her children at home .
She has been unable to see her husband Derek since he went into hospital earlier this month .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ill in intensive care with the virus .
The presenter got emotional as she stood by her children 's sides in her recording for the clap for carers .
Accompanied with the video , Kate shared a few kind words for the NHS workers amid the UK lockdown .
`` Another emotional # clapthecarers & never has it been more needed .
If this pandemic # lockdown is dragging on for us , imagine what it is like for them . ''
Across the country , millions of citizens now take part in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 23 marked the fifth week of the 8pm round of applause .
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Celebrities joined in with the millions of supporters who took part in the clap for carers nationwide
Peter Andre and his doctor wife Emily join the stars in clapping for NHS
Peter Andre and his doctor wife Emily MacDonagh led the celebrities clapping for the NHS on Thursday.
Stars all over the UK shared footage as they joined in with the rest of the nation to clap for the carers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
The Mysterious Girl hitmaker was joined on his doorstep by his wife as well as his four children Theodore, Amelia, Princess and Junior.
Since the start of the pandemic, Peter has heaped on praise for his wife while she fought the virus on the frontline with NHS workers.
Peter and his children wore matching t-shirts that were printed with a rainbow and the words "THANKYOU NHS" on the front.
Image: Peter Andre/Instagram) Peter Andre/Instagram)
He wrote: "Thank you NHS and all the key workers up and down the country. We are so very grateful. @nhswebsite #nhs #careworkers @kindred_social.
"Obvs Emily doesn’t want me to show Amelia and Theo’s face but we want them to be part of such a special moment." (sic)
Elsewhere in London, Love Island presenter Laura Whitmore also joined her other-half Iain Stirling outside for the 8pm applaud.
Image: Laura Whitmore/Instagram) Laura Whitmore/Instagram)
In the snap, the Irish bombshell glanced over her shoulder with a smile on her lips.
She wrote: "Love to anyone struggling at this time. I’m ready to clap for our carers and health workers! Let’s do this x."
Her rumoured fiancé Iain also shared a snap of himself wearing the NHS T-shirt.
Image: Iain Stirling/Instagram) Iain Stirling/Instagram)
Former Love Island contestant Alex George didn't miss the opportunity to thank the NHS for their hard work.
The A&E hero has been working on the frontline as a doctor at a Lewisham hospital.
From outside his new flat, the Love Island hunk banged on the railings with a wooden spoon as loud clapping commensed.
Across the city, Kate Garraway joined her children Darcey and William outside for an emotional moment during the clapping.
Her husband Derek Draper has been battling the virus in hospital.
Image: Dr Alex/Instagram) Dr Alex/Instagram)
The GMB presenter has been self-isolating with her children at home.
She has been unable to see her husband Derek since he went into hospital earlier this month.
Kate updated her fans Derek remains critically ill in intensive care with the virus.
The presenter got emotional as she stood by her children's sides in her recording for the clap for carers.
Accompanied with the video, Kate shared a few kind words for the NHS workers amid the UK lockdown.
Image: Kate Garraway/Instagram) Kate Garraway/Instagram)
"Another emotional #clapthecarers & never has it been more needed. If this pandemic #lockdown is dragging on for us, imagine what it is like for them."
Across the country, millions of citizens now take part in the nationwide applause every week.
Thursday April 23 marked the fifth week of the 8pm round of applause.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Vogue Williams had brutal first impression of future husband Spencer Matthews

Vogue Williams thought her husband Spencer Matthews was `` smug '' when they first met .
The Irish model , who is currently expecting her second child with Spencer , admitted she did n't hit it off straight away with the love of her life .
Vogue confessed she even pushed the Made In Chelsea star away at first and said she had friend-zoned him when she opened up about their relationship on the Sheer Luxe podcast .
It was n't until six or seven weeks had past before they even exchanged their first kiss sparking the potential of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vogue cringed about what he wore when they first met on Channel 4 's The Jump .
She said : `` When I met him , he was wearing tracksuit bottoms and slip-on shoes .
I thought , 'OMG , the state of him ! '
`` I did n't want to like him at the start , he seemed smug , but we clicked as pals .
`` We were just friends for the first six or seven weeks until we kissed .
I did n't want it to last .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's persistence appeared to prevail , however , despite her objections to him even taking her on a date at first .
She continued : `` He said when we were back in London , we would go for a date .
I was thinking , 'Absolutely no way , you can not tell a living soul . '
'' The couple have got married and welcomed their first child Theodore together .
Spencer and Vogue gave viewers an insight into their celebrity life as they gave birth to their first child in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Baby Too .
In the meantime , Vogue and Spencer have been preparing to bring their second child together into the world in July .
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Vogue Williams explained she initially pushed Spencer Matthews away when they first met and they didn't kiss for at least six weeks
Vogue Williams thought her husband Spencer Matthews was "smug" when they first met.
The Irish model, who is currently expecting her second child with Spencer, admitted she didn't hit it off straight away with the love of her life.
Vogue confessed she even pushed the Made In Chelsea star away at first and said she had friend-zoned him when she opened up about their relationship on the Sheer Luxe podcast.
It wasn't until six or seven weeks had past before they even exchanged their first kiss sparking the potential of a blossoming romance.
During the podcasts, Vogue cringed about what he wore when they first met on Channel 4's The Jump.
Image: E4) E4)
She said: "When I met him, he was wearing tracksuit bottoms and slip-on shoes. I thought, 'OMG, the state of him!'
"I didn't want to like him at the start, he seemed smug, but we clicked as pals.
"We were just friends for the first six or seven weeks until we kissed. I didn't want it to last. I was pushing against it."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Spencer's persistence appeared to prevail, however, despite her objections to him even taking her on a date at first.
She continued: "He said when we were back in London, we would go for a date. I was thinking, 'Absolutely no way, you cannot tell a living soul.'"
The couple have got married and welcomed their first child Theodore together.
Image: voguewilliams/Instagram) voguewilliams/Instagram)
Spencer and Vogue gave viewers an insight into their celebrity life as they gave birth to their first child in an E4 series titled Spencer, Vogue and Baby Too.
In the meantime, Vogue and Spencer have been preparing to bring their second child together into the world in July.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-23--EastEnders fans in hysterics as Liz McDonald gatecrashes Big Night In special

Soaps locked horns this evening as a Corrie star managed to find herself in am EastEnders special .
Beverley Callard 's Liz McDonald was on the hunt for the Rovers ' digital quiz night , but instead of finding her pals from the Cobbles , she interrupted the EastEnders Big Night In special .
`` Oh heck , '' she said , as the Walford lot looked puzzled , `` I think I might be in the wrong video chat .
`` Is this the virtual quiz night for the Rover 's Return ? ''
`` Rover 's Return ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , `` This is for the Queen Vic , love .
London 's best pub ! ''
`` Get you , '' Liz came back , `` And I bet you do n't charge less than a tenner for a pint . ''
`` Get out my virtual pub ! ''
Linda yelled , `` You 're barred ! ''
Liz did n't seem all too bothered , replying : `` With pleasure .
And you do n't come to Rovers , you 're barred . ''
Fans loved the crossover , taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
One wrote : `` Got ta love Liz McDonald 's cameo in the Queen Vic virtual quiz !
# BigNightIn # Corrie # EastEnders . ''
Another laughed : `` Obsessed with Liz McDonald infiltrating the EastEnders pub quiz # BigNightIn . ''
A third could hardly contain themselves : `` LIZ MCDONALD IN THE EASTENDERS ZOOM CHAT . ''
A fourth was excited for the landlady showdown : `` Linda Carter and Liz McDonald .
OMG !
# EastEnders # BigNightIn . ''
The Big Night In was in aid of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ongoing coronavirus crisis .
The show managed to rake in whopping £27,398,675 , after an appearance by Prince William and a new Amarillo video from Peter Kay .
Meanwhile Matt Lucas and David Walliams reunited for Little Britain , while Dawn French reprised her role as the Vicar of Dibley .

EASTENDERS FANS IN HYSTERICS AS LIZ MCDONALD GATECRASHES LOCKDOWN SPECIAL ON THE BIG NIGHT IN
EASTENDERS FANS IN HYSTERICS AS LIZ MCDONALD GATECRASHES LOCKDOWN SPECIAL ON THE BIG NIGHT IN
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Liz was looking for the Rovers' virtual quiz night when she stumbled across a video chat featuring all the Queen Vic regulars
EastEnders fans in hysterics as Corrie's Liz McDonald gatecrashes Big Night In special
Soaps locked horns this evening as a Corrie star managed to find herself in am EastEnders special.
Beverley Callard's Liz McDonald was on the hunt for the Rovers' digital quiz night, but instead of finding her pals from the Cobbles, she interrupted the EastEnders Big Night In special.
"Oh heck," she said, as the Walford lot looked puzzled, "I think I might be in the wrong video chat.
"Is this the virtual quiz night for the Rover's Return?"
"Rover's Return?" scoffed Kellie Bright's Linda Carter, "This is for the Queen Vic, love. London's best pub!"
"Get you," Liz came back, "And I bet you don't charge less than a tenner for a pint."
Image: BBC) BBC)
"Get out my virtual pub!" Linda yelled, "You're barred!"
Liz didn't seem all too bothered, replying: "With pleasure. And you don't come to Rovers, you're barred."
Fans loved the crossover, taking to social media to vent their excitement.
Image: BBC) BBC)
One wrote: "Gotta love Liz McDonald's cameo in the Queen Vic virtual quiz! #BigNightIn #Corrie #EastEnders."
Another laughed: "Obsessed with Liz McDonald infiltrating the EastEnders pub quiz #BigNightIn."
Image: BBC) BBC)
A third could hardly contain themselves: "LIZ MCDONALD IN THE EASTENDERS ZOOM CHAT."
A fourth was excited for the landlady showdown: "Linda Carter and Liz McDonald. OMG! #EastEnders #BigNightIn."
The Big Night In was in aid of Children in Need and Comic Relief amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
The show managed to rake in whopping £27,398,675, after an appearance by Prince William and a new Amarillo video from Peter Kay.
Meanwhile Matt Lucas and David Walliams reunited for Little Britain, while Dawn French reprised her role as the Vicar of Dibley.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Lizzie Cundy looks sensational in frilly bikini as she works from home in garden

Lizzie Cundy stripped down to a bikini while working from home .
The television presenter , 51 , showed off her trim figure in a hot pink two-piece as she made the most of the sunshine on Thursday .
Later on , the star got to work and recorded her TALKradio show from her outdoor space while wearing very little clothing .
The television personality donned a pair of enormous reflective shades and pouted for the camera .
Sharing a selection of seductive shots on her social media , Lizzie also encouraged her fans to keep exercising while in lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball skills !
!
Make sure you have your one daily bit of exercise today ! ''
she wrote in her caption .
`` Good for the body , soul and mind !
# keeppositive # stayhealthy # staysafe # stayhome # lockdown . ''
In another image she said : `` Missing the beautiful game . ''
The steamy bikini pictures appeared to be a hit with her Instagram fans .
The television presenter received plenty of comments under her snap as fans urged the star to share video proof of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Keepy up video xx '' wrote one fan .
Others wrote : `` I ’ m sure you have fantastic ball skills Lizzie . ''
`` I 'd certainly join you for a kickabout !
! ''
Lizzie 's social media has been packed with a selection of swimsuit pictures from her time in lockdown .
As well as enjoying the sunshine from her garden , the television and radio star has been trying to keep herself active .
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Lizzie Cundy wanted to make the most of the sunny weather so decided to bring her work outside
Lizzie Cundy looks sensational in frilly bikini as she works from home in garden
Lizzie Cundy stripped down to a bikini while working from home.
The television presenter, 51, showed off her trim figure in a hot pink two-piece as she made the most of the sunshine on Thursday.
Later on, the star got to work and recorded her TALKradio show from her outdoor space while wearing very little clothing.
The television personality donned a pair of enormous reflective shades and pouted for the camera.
Sharing a selection of seductive shots on her social media, Lizzie also encouraged her fans to keep exercising while in lockdown.
Image: Lizzie Cundy/Instagram) Lizzie Cundy/Instagram)
"Now to show you my ball skills !! Make sure you have your one daily bit of exercise today !" she wrote in her caption.
"Good for the body,soul and mind! #keeppositive #stayhealthy #staysafe #stayhome #lockdown."
In another image she said: "Missing the beautiful game."
Image: Lizzie Cundy/Instagram) Lizzie Cundy/Instagram)
The steamy bikini pictures appeared to be a hit with her Instagram fans.
The television presenter received plenty of comments under her snap as fans urged the star to share video proof of her ball skills.
"Come on do a Keepy up video xx" wrote one fan.
Others wrote: "I’m sure you have fantastic ball skills Lizzie."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"I'd certainly join you for a kickabout!!"
Lizzie's social media has been packed with a selection of swimsuit pictures from her time in lockdown.
As well as enjoying the sunshine from her garden, the television and radio star has been trying to keep herself active.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Government must now prove ability to 'test, track and trace' after PPE crisis

At the start of the coronavirus outbreak , countries were urged by the World Health Organisation to make testing a priority .
Some nations , such as Germany and South Korea , quickly set up programmes to test and track the transmission of Covid-19 .
Our Government has now thankfully woken up to the need for this approach .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday claimed that tracing was “ critical ” to keeping the virus under control .
Yet , just a few weeks ago we were told that tracing not appropriate .
While the change of heart is welcome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government , which has a poor record on delivering PPE , has the ability to implement this new “ test , track and trace ” strategy .
Ministers are still reluctant to provide a route map out of the lockdown .
This is in stark contrast with Scotland ’ s Nicola Sturgeon , who yesterday explained the trade-offs involved in lifting the restrictions .
We could do with such honesty from our politicians in England .
The shocking rise in knife crime is a human tragedy and a political scandal .
Last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offences since records began .
Behind each statistics is a person who lost their life or was seriously wounded .
With the focus on Covid-19 , this may not get it attention deserves .
But do not let the Government off the hook .
The rise in knife crime is the direct result of a decade of austerity , in which police numbers were cut and youth centres were shut .
Boris Johnson is now promising to recruit more police .
But the PM deserves no gratitude for simply replacing the number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tories can never again claim they are the party of law and order .
Captain Tom ’ s heroic and inspiring fundraising walk for the NHS has earned him a special place in the nation ’ s heart .
Few people are Moore deserving of a Pride of Britain Award than the pensioner who did 100 laps of his garden on a walking frame .

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday claimed that tracing was “critical” to keeping the virus under control - yet, just a few weeks ago we were told that tracing not appropriate
Voice of the Mirror: Government must prove its ability to 'test, track and trace'
At the start of the coronavirus outbreak, countries were urged by the World Health Organisation to make testing a priority.
Some nations, such as Germany and South Korea, quickly set up programmes to test and track the transmission of Covid-19. Our Government has now thankfully woken up to the need for this approach.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday claimed that tracing was “critical” to keeping the virus under control. Yet, just a few weeks ago we were told that tracing not appropriate.
While the change of heart is welcome, the public will want convincing that the Government, which has a poor record on delivering PPE, has the ability to implement this new “test, track and trace” strategy.
Ministers are still reluctant to provide a route map out of the lockdown.
This is in stark contrast with Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon, who yesterday explained the trade-offs involved in lifting the restrictions. We could do with such honesty from our politicians in England.
Slashed budget
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The shocking rise in knife crime is a human tragedy and a political scandal.
Last year saw the highest number of knife offences since records began. Behind each statistics is a person who lost their life or was seriously wounded. With the focus on Covid-19, this may not get it attention deserves.
But do not let the Government off the hook. The rise in knife crime is the direct result of a decade of austerity, in which police numbers were cut and youth centres were shut.
Boris Johnson is now promising to recruit more police. But the PM deserves no gratitude for simply replacing the number of officers the Tories have cut. The Tories can never again claim they are the party of law and order.
Zimmer of hope
Captain Tom’s heroic and inspiring fundraising walk for the NHS has earned him a special place in the nation’s heart.
Few people are Moore deserving of a Pride of Britain Award than the pensioner who did 100 laps of his garden on a walking frame.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Kim Jong un 'in beach resort lockdown after people close to him catch Covid-19'

Kim Jong Un travelled to an exclusive beach resort after people around him tested positive for the coronavirus , it has been reported .
The North Korean leader left the capital Pyongyang on his private train and headed to Wonsan last week .
The dictator had decided to travel to the beach resort on the east coast of the country to stay in a villa after members of his circle fell ill , Korean outlet Ichannela reported .
Japanese newspaper The Sansei suggested that Kim had fled Pyongyang due to the coronavirus spreading in the densely populated city .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the health of the North Korean leader .
Do you have a coronavirus story ?
Email webnews @ mirror.com Three days ago Daily NK reported that Kim had undergone heart surgery , before its story was amended to clarify that the claim was only based on one source within North Korea .
CNN then reported that US officials were monitoring information related to his health .
A spokesperson for the Blue House - the seat of power in South Korea - later suggested that there was `` no unusual activity detected in North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebration of his grandfather 's birthday on April 15 , which raised speculation about his well-being .
However , he had been seen four days before that at a government meeting .
Donald Trump 's administration officials were looking into who would be in the line of succession if Kim were to die , according to Bloomberg News .
A reporter for the American network also said the US president 's administration received information that Kim had heart surgery last week and is believed to be in poor health .
Gathering information out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of the most challenging targets for US intelligence .
North Korea tightly controls any information surrounding its leader , who is treated almost like a deity within the country .
His absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumours about his health .

DONALD TRUMP HOPES KIM JONG-UN IS WELL, SAYS THE US WOULD BE AT WAR WITHOUT HIM AND RUDELY SHUTS DOWN ANOTHER REPORTER
DONALD TRUMP HOPES KIM JONG-UN IS WELL, SAYS THE US WOULD BE AT WAR WITHOUT HIM AND RUDELY SHUTS DOWN ANOTHER REPORTER
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The North Korea leader has reportedly left the crowded capital Pyongyang and headed to Wonsan, a beach resort on the east coast of the country, after people in his circle fell ill
Kim Jong Un 'in beach resort lockdown after people close to him catch coronavirus'
Kim Jong Un travelled to an exclusive beach resort after people around him tested positive for the coronavirus, it has been reported.
The North Korean leader left the capital Pyongyang on his private train and headed to Wonsan last week.
The dictator had decided to travel to the beach resort on the east coast of the country to stay in a villa after members of his circle fell ill, Korean outlet Ichannela reported.
Japanese newspaper The Sansei suggested that Kim had fled Pyongyang due to the coronavirus spreading in the densely populated city.
The news follows days of rife speculation about the health of the North Korean leader.
Do you have a coronavirus story? Email webnews@mirror.com
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Three days ago Daily NK reported that Kim had undergone heart surgery, before its story was amended to clarify that the claim was only based on one source within North Korea.
CNN then reported that US officials were monitoring information related to his health.
A spokesperson for the Blue House - the seat of power in South Korea - later suggested that there was "no unusual activity detected in North Korea."
Kim recently missed the celebration of his grandfather's birthday on April 15, which raised speculation about his well-being.
However, he had been seen four days before that at a government meeting.
Donald Trump's administration officials were looking into who would be in the line of succession if Kim were to die, according to Bloomberg News.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
A reporter for the American network also said the US president's administration received information that Kim had heart surgery last week and is believed to be in poor health.
Gathering information out of North Korea is notoriously difficult and one of the most challenging targets for US intelligence.
North Korea tightly controls any information surrounding its leader, who is treated almost like a deity within the country.
His absences from official state media often spark speculation and rumours about his health.


thedailymirror--2020-04-23--Escaped bull charges at mum and newborn baby in heart-stopping footage

This heart-stopping footage shows the moment a bull charged at mum and her newborn baby in heart-stopping footage .
The clip , taken from security footage outside the woman 's family home , shows the animal charging as she cuddled her baby .
As the bull charges , the woman 's eyes widen in terror as she looks at the animal who was reportedly escaping while being transferred to a slaughterhouse in the city of Heyuan , China .
The mum can be seen trying to dodge the bull , but the beast pushes her backwards and flips her body @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wall .
In a second the woman can be seen losing grasp of her baby who falls to the floor , as reported by the Daily Star .
A man can then be seen rushing out from the home to rescue the infant who is scooped from the floor .
In vain , the mum then tries to push the bull away using her foot - despite its enormous size .
Another family member is finally able to push the bull away and the terrified mum crawls into her house , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shot the bull dead and said in a later statement that the baby was unharmed in the incident .
A spokesman for the local Xicheng Police Station said : “ The buffalo was being taken to an abattoir .
It escaped while on the road .
“ After it escaped , it injured a woman in her 30s .
She suffered soft-tissue injuries , but her child wasn ’ t harmed .
“ We attended the scene right away and shot the buffalo after receiving approval from the public security bureau.
” It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whether the mum required hospital treatment for her injuries .
This comes after shocking video showed how a rogue bull gored its owner three times .

SHOCKING MOMENT BULL CHARGES AT TINY BABY AFTER IT FLEES FROM SLAUGHTER
SHOCKING MOMENT BULL CHARGES AT TINY BABY AFTER IT FLEES FROM SLAUGHTER
The clip, taken from security footage outside the woman's family home, shows the animal charging as she cuddled her baby
This heart-stopping footage shows the moment a bull charged at mum and her newborn baby in heart-stopping footage.
The clip, taken from security footage outside the woman's family home, shows the animal charging as she cuddled her baby.
As the bull charges, the woman's eyes widen in terror as she looks at the animal who was reportedly escaping while being transferred to a slaughterhouse in the city of Heyuan, China.
The mum can be seen trying to dodge the bull, but the beast pushes her backwards and flips her body though the air before she slams against a wall.
Image: AsiaWire) AsiaWire)
In a second the woman can be seen losing grasp of her baby who falls to the floor, as reported by the Daily Star.
A man can then be seen rushing out from the home to rescue the infant who is scooped from the floor.
In vain, the mum then tries to push the bull away using her foot - despite its enormous size.
Another family member is finally able to push the bull away and the terrified mum crawls into her house, which is when the footage ends.
Image: AsiaWire) AsiaWire)
Police shot the bull dead and said in a later statement that the baby was unharmed in the incident.
A spokesman for the local Xicheng Police Station said: “The buffalo was being taken to an abattoir. It escaped while on the road.
“After it escaped, it injured a woman in her 30s. She suffered soft-tissue injuries, but her child wasn’t harmed.
“We attended the scene right away and shot the buffalo after receiving approval from the public security bureau.”
It was unclear at the time of writing whether the mum required hospital treatment for her injuries.
This comes after shocking video showed how a rogue bull gored its owner three times.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Who Kelly Neelan is on Coronation Street as Millie Gibson's character exposed

Coronation Street newbie Kelly Neelan has certainly ruffled some feathers on the Cobbles since her big arrival .
While the character debuted last year as part of a separate storyline , recent scenes have seen her join the local school .
Featuring in scenes with Asha Alahan amid her devastating new plot , with the ITV soap tackling child pornography and consent , Kelly is taking centre stage as it was her who leaked an explicit video of Asha .
She does have existing links on the Street , and there 's no doubt eventually going to be heartache in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Kelly , who plays her and what has brought her to Weatherfield ?
Who is Kelly in Coronation Street ?
Kelly Neelan is the teenage daughter of former villain Rick Neelan .
Rick was a loan shark on the Street who terrorised Gary Windass , before he was murdered in a deadly final showdown .
Teenager Kelly first made her debut last year when she went looking for her dad , unaware he was dead .
Kelly has recently joined the local school , and hangs around with Asha Alahan , Amy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big role was Lily in ITV 's Butterfly , starring Emmett Scanlan and Anna Friel .
Asha stripped for her boyfriend Corey on video chat , unaware he was recording her without her consent .
Kelly leaked her school pal 's video from the phone in an act of revenge .
After Asha did n't stand up for her during a row with Amy , Kelly deliberately sent the video around the group .
Does Kelly find out about her dad ?
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Kelly does have scenes with killer Gary coming up , but remains in the dark about her father 's demise .
Scenes that were scheduled to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ storyline though , with Gary struggling with Kelly being so close to him .
Gary actor Mikey North teased the soap would be going back to the woods where Rick is buried - but will his secret be exposed ?
Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV .

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Coronation Street's new teen on the block Kelly Neelan could be set for tragedy, while she's certainly causing trouble
Who is Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street? Actress Millie Gibson's character exposed
Coronation Street newbie Kelly Neelan has certainly ruffled some feathers on the Cobbles since her big arrival.
While the character debuted last year as part of a separate storyline, recent scenes have seen her join the local school.
Featuring in scenes with Asha Alahan amid her devastating new plot, with the ITV soap tackling child pornography and consent, Kelly is taking centre stage as it was her who leaked an explicit video of Asha.
She does have existing links on the Street, and there's no doubt eventually going to be heartache in store for her.
But who exactly is Kelly, who plays her and what has brought her to Weatherfield?
Image: ITV) ITV)
Who is Kelly in Coronation Street?
Kelly Neelan is the teenage daughter of former villain Rick Neelan.
Rick was a loan shark on the Street who terrorised Gary Windass, before he was murdered in a deadly final showdown.
Image: ITV) ITV)
Teenager Kelly first made her debut last year when she went looking for her dad, unaware he was dead.
Kelly has recently joined the local school, and hangs around with Asha Alahan, Amy Barlow and Summer Spellman.
Who plays Kelly on Corrie?
Image: ITV) ITV)
Kelly is played by actress Millie Gibson.
Her previous big role was Lily in ITV's Butterfly, starring Emmett Scanlan and Anna Friel.
Why did Kelly leak Asha's video?
Asha stripped for her boyfriend Corey on video chat, unaware he was recording her without her consent.
Kelly leaked her school pal's video from the phone in an act of revenge.
After Asha didn't stand up for her during a row with Amy, Kelly deliberately sent the video around the group.
Does Kelly find out about her dad?
Image: ITV) ITV)
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Kelly does have scenes with killer Gary coming up, but remains in the dark about her father's demise.
Scenes that were scheduled to air in the spring do revisit this storyline though, with Gary struggling with Kelly being so close to him.
Gary actor Mikey North teased the soap would be going back to the woods where Rick is buried - but will his secret be exposed?
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Fern Britton shows off lush garden as she makes her bachelorette pad all hers

Fern Britton has been living it up in her batchelorette pad since splitting from her husband Phil Vickery .
And the TV presenter proved she was making it her own as she showed off her garden on Friday afternoon .
She took to Twitter today to post a picture of her plants all lined up and getting some sunshine as she did some gardening .
The mum-of-four , 62 , admitted that she was in pain after working hard outdoors but was happy with the results of all her hard work .
Fern said : `` Such Fun !
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( Sore back and knees ) . ''
`` An Auricula Theatre and raised salad and herb beds ( too much time spent reading garden porn ) xx . ''
She finished the post by adding four heart face emojis .
Fern has been living in the house since her split from fellow This Morning star Phil .
They announced they were breaking up after 20 years of marriage back in January .
Taking to Twitter , she said at the time : `` After more than 20 happy years together , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our separate ways .
`` We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children .
`` We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time .
`` Thank you for your continued kindness and support . ''

Fern Britton shared a picture of her enviable garden with her Twitter followers after spending the day gardening in the sunshine
Fern Britton shows off lush garden as she makes her bachelorette pad all hers
Fern Britton has been living it up in her batchelorette pad since splitting from her husband Phil Vickery.
And the TV presenter proved she was making it her own as she showed off her garden on Friday afternoon.
She took to Twitter today to post a picture of her plants all lined up and getting some sunshine as she did some gardening.
The mum-of-four, 62, admitted that she was in pain after working hard outdoors but was happy with the results of all her hard work.
Fern said: "Such Fun! (Masochistic) Two days in the garden. (Sore back and knees)."
Image: @Fern_Britton/Twitter) @Fern_Britton/Twitter) Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage) Mike Marsland/WireImage)
"An Auricula Theatre and raised salad and herb beds (too much time spent reading garden porn) xx."
She finished the post by adding four heart face emojis.
Fern has been living in the house since her split from fellow This Morning star Phil.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
They announced they were breaking up after 20 years of marriage back in January.
They vowed to remain friends.
Taking to Twitter, she said at the time: "After more than 20 happy years together, Phil and I have decided to go our separate ways.
"We will always share a great friendship and our lovely children.
"We would appreciate it if our privacy is respected at this time.
"Thank you for your continued kindness and support."


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Gran inspired by Captain Tom Moore doing 100th birthday walk for NHS charity

A 99-year-old great grandma inspired by Captain Tom Moore is walking 100 lengths of her driveway before her 100th birthday to raise money for an NHS charity .
Win Page , of Middleton , Greater Manchester , plans to do 10 lengths of her drive every day until her 100th birthday on April 28 .
She said her inspiration was Captain Tom Moore - the 99-year-old army veteran who has now raised more than £25m for NHS Charities Together by completing 100 laps of his garden .
Mrs Page said they are only two days apart in age - so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can she .
And she 's already raised more than £3,500 for the North West Ambulance Service charity .
She told the Manchester Evening News : `` Captain Tom has been such an inspiration .
`` He 's actually two days younger than me , so I thought if he can do it so can I .
`` The NHS has been so good to me all my life and I wanted to give something back .
`` Everyone has been so helpful .
Without the good team I 've got around me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Honest to goodness I did n't expect to raise this much money .
It took my breath away . ''
Mrs Page , who ran a bakery alongside her late husband in their hometown all her working life , was going to have a big birthday party with family and friends before the coronavirus lockdown scuppered her plans .
But she says taking part in the charity challenge has helped her stay connected with her loved ones and make up for the disappointment .
Mrs Page said : `` I was very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` My family is scattered all over the country and we were all going to come together for it .
`` But this has made up for it .
`` I feel really connected with everyone . ''
Mrs Page 's grandson James Bradbury , 39 , added : `` She 's unbelievable , she really is .
`` It 's typical of her to want to help .
`` We 're all unbelievably proud of her . ''

Win Page, of Middleton, Greater Manchester, plans to do 10 lengths of her drive every day until her 100th birthday next week and she's already raised thousands for the North West Ambulance Service charity
Gran inspired by Captain Tom Moore doing 100th birthday walk to fundraise for NHS
A 99-year-old great grandma inspired by Captain Tom Moore is walking 100 lengths of her driveway before her 100th birthday to raise money for an NHS charity.
Win Page, of Middleton, Greater Manchester, plans to do 10 lengths of her drive every day until her 100th birthday on April 28.
She said her inspiration was Captain Tom Moore - the 99-year-old army veteran who has now raised more than £25m for NHS Charities Together by completing 100 laps of his garden.
Mrs Page said they are only two days apart in age - so if he can do it, so can she.
And she's already raised more than £3,500 for the North West Ambulance Service charity.
Image: STEVE ALLEN) STEVE ALLEN)
She told the Manchester Evening News : "Captain Tom has been such an inspiration.
"He's actually two days younger than me, so I thought if he can do it so can I.
"The NHS has been so good to me all my life and I wanted to give something back.
Image: STEVE ALLEN) STEVE ALLEN)
"Everyone has been so helpful. Without the good team I've got around me I couldn't have done it.
"Honest to goodness I didn't expect to raise this much money. It took my breath away."
Mrs Page, who ran a bakery alongside her late husband in their hometown all her working life, was going to have a big birthday party with family and friends before the coronavirus lockdown scuppered her plans.
But she says taking part in the charity challenge has helped her stay connected with her loved ones and make up for the disappointment.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Image: STEVE ALLEN) STEVE ALLEN)
Mrs Page said: "I was very disappointed to not have a birthday party.
"My family is scattered all over the country and we were all going to come together for it.
"But this has made up for it.
"I feel really connected with everyone."
Mrs Page's grandson James Bradbury, 39, added: "She's unbelievable, she really is.
"It's typical of her to want to help.
"We're all unbelievably proud of her."
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thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Donald Trump's top tips for tackling coronavirus

I 'm not a doctor , but I have common sense .
I like this stuff .
I really get it .
I mean I have n't got it .
I 've been tested a lot , and I got high scores for not getting it .
I have n't got it at all .
But I totally get it .
They say I 'm one of the cleverest people in the world .
So we have it totally under control , and all the best people , who answered your question already , you do n't need to ask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me .
So , supposing we hit the body with a tremendous - whether it 's ultraviolet or just very powerful light .
And I think that has n't been checked but they 're going to test it .
Supposing you brought the light inside of the body , which you can do either through the skin or in some other way .
Sounds interesting , if also bloody and painful .
And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute .
One minute .
And is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like that , by injection inside , or almost , a cleaning ?
It 'd be interesting to check that .
On someone else .
One day , it 's like a miracle , it will totally disappear .
I called the Pope , and I said , God told me .
He 'll give us that miracle .
I 'll do it for you , Francis .
And he said you 're amazing , he did n't say thank you , but he said I am an amazing guy , and it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with God , so he knows .
We pretty much shut it down coming in from China .
We 're going to be fine .
Our country is in serious trouble .
We do n't have victories any more .
We used to have victories but we do n't have them .
When was the last time anybody saw us beating , let 's say China , in a trade deal ?
I beat China all the time .
All the time .
We 're going to build a wall , a big @ @ @ @ @ @ @ China .
I build the best walls .
And we 'll make China pay for it .
I hear they have a wall , a little old maybe , but maybe we can just use that .
They can stay the other side of it .
It will go away .
Just stay calm .
It will go away .
We 're rated number 1 for being prepared .
If you have insurance .
And are rich .
And white .
And like me , and not like about a third of all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You know they 're the ones who vote for me , who get ignored by the mainstream media , and the democrats , and only I can speak to them .
Millions of wonderful people .
They do n't need science , they 've got God .
And me .
We have purchased and we have stockpiled 29 million pills of the hydroxychloroquine , 29 million .
And it works really well on malaria , and lupus , so it should work great on this disease we 've never seen before .
Everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find it somewhere else now I guess .
And if it does n't work , what have you got to lose ?
Only your life .
We can not let the cure be worse than the problem itself .
I wo n't wear a mask .
It would n't look right .
I just start kissing them .
It 's like a magnet .
I just kiss .
I do n't even wait .
And when you 're a star , they let you do it .
You can do anything .
Grab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do anyhing .
Look : Easter 's a very special day for me .
And I see it sort of in that timeline that I 'm thinking about .
And I say , would n't it be great to have all the churches full ?
You 'll have packed churches all over our country .
I think it would be a beautiful time , and it 's just about the timeline that I think is right .
It would be a great American horror story , I mean resurrection .
We really think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it down to a minimum .
We did the right thing , because if we didn ’ t do it , you would have had a million people , a million and a half people , maybe 2 million people dead .
Now , we ’ re going toward 50 , I ’ m hearing , or 60,000 people .
One is too many .
I always say it : One is too many .
But we ’ re going toward 50 or 60,000 people .
And we 've passed that now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ else , the best deaths , the greatest numbers .
We 've liberated them .
LIBERATE MINNESOTA !
LIBERATE PENNSYLVANIA !
So that 's a really great job that 's not being reported fairly , I have to say .
Live free , and die .
It 's the American way .
This is something that just surprised the whole world .
Nobody knew there would be a pandemic or an epidemic of this proportion .
That 's why I fired the pandemic preparedness team 2 years ago .
I said , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for that , the highest ever .
I 've always known this is real .
This is a pandemic .
I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic .
I 've always viewed it as very serious , apart from when I did n't and it 's on tape .
But the Democrats are politicising coronavirus .
This is their new hoax .
We 've sent every TV station a cease and desist letter for reporting my quotes on this , so we 're coming down very hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bad , and I must say not very presidential of me .
I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created .
There 's 26million unemployed !
So we 're doing big numbers now , great numbers .
I 'm not a schmuck .
Even if the world is going to hell in a hand-basket , I wo n't lose a penny .
That 's why the Trump Organisation has asked the UK government for a bailout to pay 2,000 of my golf course staff .
I love Scottingland , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ places , but beautiful .
And they 'll pay .
I 'm not a doctor .
But I 'm , like , a person that has a good you-know-what .
Bleach , that 's it , I have the best bleach .
The greatest bleach .
Tastes so good .
I drink it myself , but you just need to drink the Kool-Aid .
Suck it all up , it 's good for me .
And now you get it , just like me .
You really get a lot of coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @

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Inject Dettol, beam light under your skin, and drink in all of Donald's utterly barking ways to beat the bug
I'm not a doctor, but I have common sense. I like this stuff. I really get it.
I mean I haven't got it. I've been tested a lot, and I got high scores for not getting it. I haven't got it at all. But I totally get it.
They say I'm one of the cleverest people in the world. So we have it totally under control, and all the best people, who answered your question already, you don't need to ask them again. Just listen. LISTEN to me.
So, supposing we hit the body with a tremendous - whether it's ultraviolet or just very powerful light. And I think that hasn't been checked but they're going to test it. Supposing you brought the light inside of the body, which you can do either through the skin or in some other way. Sounds interesting, if also bloody and painful.
And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that, by injection inside, or almost, a cleaning? It'd be interesting to check that. On someone else.
One day, it's like a miracle, it will totally disappear. I called the Pope, and I said, God told me. He'll give us that miracle. I'll do it for you, Francis. And he said you're amazing, he didn't say thank you, but he said I am an amazing guy, and it's true, and he's friends with God, so he knows.
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We pretty much shut it down coming in from China. We're going to be fine.
Our country is in serious trouble. We don't have victories any more. We used to have victories but we don't have them. When was the last time anybody saw us beating, let's say China, in a trade deal? I beat China all the time. All the time.
We're going to build a wall, a big, beautiful wall, between here and China. I build the best walls. And we'll make China pay for it. I hear they have a wall, a little old maybe, but maybe we can just use that. They can stay the other side of it.
It will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away.
Image: XINHUA/AFP via Getty Images) XINHUA/AFP via Getty Images)
We're rated number 1 for being prepared. If you have insurance. And are rich. And white. And like me, and not like about a third of all Americans, but they love me. You know they're the ones who vote for me, who get ignored by the mainstream media, and the democrats, and only I can speak to them. Millions of wonderful people. They don't need science, they've got God. And me.
We have purchased and we have stockpiled 29 million pills of the hydroxychloroquine, 29 million. And it works really well on malaria, and lupus, so it should work great on this disease we've never seen before. Everyone with malaria and lupus will have to find it somewhere else now I guess. And if it doesn't work, what have you got to lose? Only your life.
We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself. I won't wear a mask. It wouldn't look right. I just start kissing them. It's like a magnet. I just kiss. I don't even wait. And when you're a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. Grab them by the pussy. You can do anyhing.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Look: Easter's a very special day for me. And I see it sort of in that timeline that I'm thinking about. And I say, wouldn't it be great to have all the churches full?
You'll have packed churches all over our country. I think it would be a beautiful time, and it's just about the timeline that I think is right. It would be a great American horror story, I mean resurrection.
We really think we've done a great job keeping it down to a minimum. We did the right thing, because if we didn’t do it, you would have had a million people, a million and a half people, maybe 2 million people dead.
Now, we’re going toward 50, I’m hearing, or 60,000 people. One is too many. I always say it: One is too many. But we’re going toward 50 or 60,000 people. And we've passed that now. And we have more deaths than anywhere else, the best deaths, the greatest numbers. We've liberated them. LIBERATE MINNESOTA! LIBERATE PENNSYLVANIA! So that's a really great job that's not being reported fairly, I have to say. Live free, and die. It's the American way.
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This is something that just surprised the whole world. Nobody knew there would be a pandemic or an epidemic of this proportion. That's why I fired the pandemic preparedness team 2 years ago. I said, you're FIRED! I got great ratings for that, the highest ever.
I've always known this is real. This is a pandemic. I felt it was a pandemic long before it was called a pandemic. I've always viewed it as very serious, apart from when I didn't and it's on tape.
But the Democrats are politicising coronavirus. This is their new hoax. We've sent every TV station a cease and desist letter for reporting my quotes on this, so we're coming down very hard on those lies. It's very bad, and I must say not very presidential of me.
I will be the greatest jobs president that God ever created. There's 26million unemployed! So we're doing big numbers now, great numbers.
I'm not a schmuck. Even if the world is going to hell in a hand-basket, I won't lose a penny. That's why the Trump Organisation has asked the UK government for a bailout to pay 2,000 of my golf course staff. I love Scottingland, and Orland. Beautiful places, crazy socialised places, but beautiful. And they'll pay.
I'm not a doctor. But I'm, like, a person that has a good you-know-what. Bleach, that's it, I have the best bleach. The greatest bleach. Tastes so good. I drink it myself, but you just need to drink the Kool-Aid. Suck it all up, it's good for me.
And now you get it, just like me. You really get a lot of coronavirus. Make America Grave Again!
Trump OUT.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Girl, 7, raped and stabbed in eyes found tied up whimpering for her mum

A child was found with her legs and hands bound and having been viciously stabbed in the eyes after being raped .
The seven-year-old girl was whimpering for her mum when she was found in an abandoned house on the outskirts of the village in Damoh , India , after the attack .
Surgeons battled to save her eyes as the case caused widespread outrage across the country .
It is the third rape in the state of Madhya Pradesh since the area 's coronavirus lockdown started .
Police arrested a 20-year-old suspect , named Sachin Sen , after announcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about £105 - for information about the rapist .
Inspector General Sagar Range Anil Sharma said : `` The accused lured away the girl on Wednesday evening and took her to the abandoned house , where he tied her up and committed the crime . ''
Dr Rajesh Tiwari , superintendent of Jabalpur Medical College said : `` The girl has swelling in her eyes .
`` Specialists have examined her and it does not seem she has any grave injuries in her eyes . ''
According to the Asia Times there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , government data has revealed .
According to the data , 32,500 cases of rape were registered with the police in 2017 – almost 90 per day .
The National Crime Records Bureau on October 21 , 2019 , released its report for the year 2017 , which stated that 359,849 cases of crime against women were reported in the country .

The child was found in an abandoned house in the outskirts of a village in Madhya Pradesh, India and is the third rape reported since the coronavirus lockdown
Girl, 7, raped and stabbed in eyes found tied up whimpering for her mum
A child was found with her legs and hands bound and having been viciously stabbed in the eyes after being raped.
The seven-year-old girl was whimpering for her mum when she was found in an abandoned house on the outskirts of the village in Damoh, India, after the attack.
Surgeons battled to save her eyes as the case caused widespread outrage across the country.
It is the third rape in the state of Madhya Pradesh since the area's coronavirus lockdown started.
Police arrested a 20-year-old suspect, named Sachin Sen, after announcing a reward of 10,000 Indian Rupees - about £105 - for information about the rapist.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Inspector General Sagar Range Anil Sharma said: "The accused lured away the girl on Wednesday evening and took her to the abandoned house, where he tied her up and committed the crime."
Dr Rajesh Tiwari, superintendent of Jabalpur Medical College said: "The girl has swelling in her eyes.
"Specialists have examined her and it does not seem she has any grave injuries in her eyes."
According to the Asia Times there is a rape in India every 15 minutes, government data has revealed.
According to the data, 32,500 cases of rape were registered with the police in 2017 – almost 90 per day.
The National Crime Records Bureau on October 21, 2019, released its report for the year 2017, which stated that 359,849 cases of crime against women were reported in the country.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Zoflora and Dettol issue urgent coronavirus disinfectant warning to shoppers

Under `` no circumstance '' should disinfectants be injected or consumed , the company which makes Dettol has been forced to clarify , following comments made by Donald Trump .
During his latest press conference , the US president said researchers were looking at the effects of disinfectants on Covid-19 .
Trump then actually suggested it would be `` interesting to check '' whether a disinfectant injection could help combat coronavirus .
The president had be musing on how effective disinfectants are at cleaning the virus from hard surfaces when he made the statement .
`` Is there a way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injection , inside , or almost a cleaning ? ''
he said .
`` It would be interesting to check that . ''
The ludicrous comments - which started trending on social media almost immediately - forced the makers of major consumer disinfectants to make it absolutely clear no one should try this at home .
Zoflora said : `` While it ’ s nice to be trending on Twitter , we would like to remind you all that Zoflora is NOT for human consumption in any way , despite what certain world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guys ! ''
The company behind the Dettol and Lysol brands - RB - also urged people not to try the method .
`` Due to recent speculation and social media activity , RB has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus , '' the firm said in a statement .
`` As a global leader in health and hygiene products , we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ route ) . ''
It added that all its products should only be used as intended and according to usage guidelines .
`` ( This is an ) absolutely dangerous crazy suggestion , '' said Paul Hunter , a professor of medicine at Britain 's University of East Anglia .
`` You may not die of COVID-19 after injecting disinfectant , but only because you may already be dead from the injection . ''
Parastou Donyai , director of pharmacy practice and a professor of social and cognitive pharmacy at the University of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocking and unscientific .
He said people worried about the new coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease it causes should seek help from a qualified doctor or pharmacist , and `` not take unfounded and off-the-cuff comments as actual advice '' .

Trump suggests 'doing something' with sunlight and disinfectant to cure coronavirus
Trump suggests 'doing something' with sunlight and disinfectant to cure coronavirus
After Donald Trump suggested disinfectant could be the answer to beating coronavirus, two major manufacturers were forced to issue urgent warnings to shoppers about how they should actually be used
Under "no circumstance" should disinfectants be injected or consumed, the company which makes Dettol has been forced to clarify, following comments made by Donald Trump.
During his latest press conference, the US president said researchers were looking at the effects of disinfectants on Covid-19.
Trump then actually suggested it would be "interesting to check" whether a disinfectant injection could help combat coronavirus.
The president had be musing on how effective disinfectants are at cleaning the virus from hard surfaces when he made the statement.
"Is there a way we can do something like that by injection, inside, or almost a cleaning?" he said. "It would be interesting to check that."
Please don't.
Image: MICHAEL REYNOLDS/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) MICHAEL REYNOLDS/POOL/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
The ludicrous comments - which started trending on social media almost immediately - forced the makers of major consumer disinfectants to make it absolutely clear no one should try this at home.
Zoflora said: "While it’s nice to be trending on Twitter, we would like to remind you all that Zoflora is NOT for human consumption in any way, despite what certain world leaders may be suggesting . Stay safe guys!"
The company behind the Dettol and Lysol brands - RB - also urged people not to try the method.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
"Due to recent speculation and social media activity, RB has been asked whether internal administration of disinfectants may be appropriate for investigation or use as a treatment for coronavirus," the firm said in a statement.
"As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)."
It added that all its products should only be used as intended and according to usage guidelines.
Health experts agree.
"(This is an) absolutely dangerous crazy suggestion," said
Paul Hunter, a professor of medicine at Britain's University of
East Anglia.
"You may not die of COVID-19 after injecting disinfectant,
but only because you may already be dead from the injection."
Parastou Donyai, director of pharmacy practice and a
professor of social and cognitive pharmacy at the University of
Reading, said Trump's comments were shocking and unscientific.
He said people worried about the new coronavirus and the
COVID-19 disease it causes should seek help from a qualified
doctor or pharmacist, and "not take unfounded and off-the-cuff
comments as actual advice".


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Cheapest places to buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons online

Since it 's release on the 20th of March 2020 , the newest version of popular game , Animal Crossing has taken the gaming world by storm .
The second instalment of Animal Crossing offers the same straightforward gameplay , with more room for exploration .
The game is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch console and sold at major retailers like Amazon , GAME and Argos .
Nintendo Switch bundles including the game also have a unique design , with some featuring pastel colours on the Joy Cons and matching tones on the console itself .
The New Horizon bundles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least ) , although most places will let you sign up for email alerts when it comes back into stock .
Keep reading below for the best deals and where to find them .
Where to buy Animal Crossing : New Horizons game Nintendo Switch 1.1 Console with Animal Crossing : New Horizons Game Bundle ( Currently out of stock ) John Lewis is all out of their bundles for now , but you can add the item to your wish list and you 'll be notified via email as soon as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking for the full Animal Crossing experience you 'll want the Nintendo Switch 1.1 Console - it 's got three different modes to make gameplay nice and versatile ; including on the TV , tabletop or handheld .
One of the only bundle deals you can get for Animal Crossing : New Horizons is featuring the Nintendo Switch Lite console .
It does n't have all of the different modes of gameplay as it only includes a handheld unit , but it 's ideal if you do n't need the versatility .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options .
If you 're looking for some gaming bundles that you can buy now , check out the best PS4 bundles and the best Xbox bundles worth buying to keep you and the family entertained .

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the game exclusive to Nintendo Switch that everyone's been talking about. Find out where to get your hands on the best deals
Since it's release on the 20th of March 2020, the newest version of popular game, Animal Crossing has taken the gaming world by storm.
The second instalment of Animal Crossing offers the same straightforward gameplay, with more room for exploration.
The game is exclusive to the Nintendo Switch console and sold at major retailers like Amazon, GAME and Argos.
Nintendo Switch bundles including the game also have a unique design, with some featuring pastel colours on the Joy Cons and matching tones on the console itself.
The New Horizon bundles are mostly sold-out online (for now at least), although most places will let you sign up for email alerts when it comes back into stock.
Keep reading below for the best deals and where to find them.
Where to buy Animal Crossing: New Horizons game
Animal Crossing: New Horizons bundles
John Lewis is all out of their bundles for now, but you can add the item to your wish list and you'll be notified via email as soon as it comes back.
If you're looking for the full Animal Crossing experience you'll want the Nintendo Switch 1.1 Console - it's got three different modes to make gameplay nice and versatile; including on the TV, tabletop or handheld.
Price: £329.99, John Lewis - add to wishlist
One of the only bundle deals you can get for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is featuring the Nintendo Switch Lite console.
It doesn't have all of the different modes of gameplay as it only includes a handheld unit, but it's ideal if you don't need the versatility. You can also choose between four console colour options.
Price: £229, Currys - buy here now
If you're looking for some gaming bundles that you can buy now, check out the best PS4 bundles and the best Xbox bundles worth buying to keep you and the family entertained.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Too Hot To Handle stars Nicole and Bryce now dating after Mexican cast getaway

Two stars of Too Hot To Handle have begun dating after the show ended .
The Netflix series sees a group of gorgeous singletons reside in a beach paradise resort and seek out romance .
However , the contestants are now allowed to act on their sexual impulses - or risk fines cutting down the $ 100,000 prize money .
Not everyone found love in there , but a few couples have emerged from the resort - including frisky pair Harry Jowsey and Francesca Farago .
Yet , one new relationship has emerged since the end of the show when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to OprahMag.com , Bryce Hirschberg , 29 , revealed that he and Nicole O'Brien , 24 , bonded when the cast reunited .
Hirschberg said : `` We thrived in the real world . ''
Meanwhile , Nicole thinks that having a deeper relationship has only been made possible thanks to the show 's approach to romance .
Nicole said : `` It changed me completely .
[ Now ] I really want personality , and someone who is willing to commit to me . ''
The pair have been living in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , splitting time between London and Los Angeles .
They have also been FaceTiming in their time apart - which is no doubt going to be extended due to the current coronavirus pandemic .
However , Nicole said that she was relieved to be able to speak publicly about their relationship after they got together last year but needed to keep their private lives under wraps for the sake of the series .
Nicole also revealed that she is planning a podcast with her best friend from the show , Chloe Veitch .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s issues and boy problems , '' she said of the project .
Nicole previously wrote on Instagram about how it feels to be honest with everyone now about the show .
She noted : `` IM ON NETFLIX .
Wow , this moment feels so surreal .
`` I ’ ve been wanting to share this secret for so long and I ’ m so excited to say I ’ ll be on your screens on the 17th of April .
`` Be prepared to laugh and cry because this series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feels !
`` It ’ s so honest and real and I ’ m sharing a side to me not many people know about so this is pretty scary ! ''
Meanwhile , Harry Jowsey has been speaking about the naughtiness that he got up to in the villa with Francesca and that surprise sex act .
Too Hot To Handle is now available on Netflix .
What couples from Too Hot To Handle do you think will go the distance ?
Let us know in the comments below .

NETFLIX RELEASE 'TOO HOT TO HANDLE' AND THERE'S A JUICY TWIST
NETFLIX RELEASE 'TOO HOT TO HANDLE' AND THERE'S A JUICY TWIST
Netflix's Too Hot To Handle stars Nicole O'Brien and Bryce Hirschberg are now dating after connecting when the cameras on the hit show stopped rolling
Too Hot To Handle stars Nicole and Bryce now dating after Mexican cast getaway
Two stars of Too Hot To Handle have begun dating after the show ended.
The Netflix series sees a group of gorgeous singletons reside in a beach paradise resort and seek out romance.
However, the contestants are now allowed to act on their sexual impulses - or risk fines cutting down the $100,000 prize money.
Not everyone found love in there, but a few couples have emerged from the resort - including frisky pair Harry Jowsey and Francesca Farago.
Yet, one new relationship has emerged since the end of the show when the contestants reconnected in Mexico.
Speaking to OprahMag.com, Bryce Hirschberg, 29, revealed that he and Nicole O'Brien, 24, bonded when the cast reunited.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Hirschberg said: "We thrived in the real world."
Meanwhile, Nicole thinks that having a deeper relationship has only been made possible thanks to the show's approach to romance.
Nicole said: "It changed me completely. [Now] I really want personality, and someone who is willing to commit to me."
The pair have been living in a long-distance relationship since they reunited last year, splitting time between London and Los Angeles.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
They have also been FaceTiming in their time apart - which is no doubt going to be extended due to the current coronavirus pandemic.
However, Nicole said that she was relieved to be able to speak publicly about their relationship after they got together last year but needed to keep their private lives under wraps for the sake of the series.
Nicole also revealed that she is planning a podcast with her best friend from the show, Chloe Veitch.
"We want to sort out people’s issues and boy problems," she said of the project.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Nicole previously wrote on Instagram about how it feels to be honest with everyone now about the show.
She noted: "IM ON NETFLIX. Wow, this moment feels so surreal.
"I’ve been wanting to share this secret for so long and I’m so excited to say I’ll be on your screens on the 17th of April.
"Be prepared to laugh and cry because this series is going to give you all the feels!
"It’s so honest and real and I’m sharing a side to me not many people know about so this is pretty scary!"
Meanwhile, Harry Jowsey has been speaking about the naughtiness that he got up to in the villa with Francesca and that surprise sex act.
Cheeky chappy!
Too Hot To Handle is now available on Netflix.
What couples from Too Hot To Handle do you think will go the distance? Let us know in the comments below.


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Matt Hancock explains what we need to end lockdown - but it's 'too soon' for now

A plan for how the UK 's lockdown will end is slowly emerging - but the Health Secretary has warned it 's `` too soon '' to stop now .
Matt Hancock today spelt out more of his thinking about how the UK will know when to ease restrictions on people 's lives .
The Cabinet minister said the key factor in easing lockdown will be speed at which new coronavirus cases come down .
But once it ’ s eased , there 's the risk of a second peak - and lockdown being re-imposed - if the virus spikes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeping lower restrictions will be a `` test , track and trace '' programme , designed to track down people who 've been in contact with Covid-19 and swiftly isolate them .
Some 18,000 officials are being recruited to monitor the movements of infected people , with the help of an NHS app .
Mr Hancock said this programme could allow the UK to “ hold down ” the number of cases with “ fewer restrictions ” .
But unlike the Scottish government , which has said schools and some shops could be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say what areas of society might open up first .
Ministers have previously said pubs and restaurants will be among the last to reopen .
Speaking to ITV 's Good Morning Britain , Mr Hancock said it was `` too soon '' to lift the lockdown .
Although each carrier is on average infecting less than one other person , `` it wouldn ’ t take much to lose that grip we ’ ve got on it , '' he said .
And although easing lockdown depends on the fall in the number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still `` unknown '' .
Mr Hancock told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme : `` Now that we 're at the peak , and we very much hope that things will start to slow down and , if and when they do , then the speed with which the number of new cases reduces will frankly will determine how long we need to keep the measures on and that is as yet unknown . ''
He said it was not quite the case that mass testing and contact tracing needed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eased .
But he said contact tracing worked better when the number of infections was pushed right down .
He added : `` The truth is that we need to get the number of new cases down , right down .
`` And the lower you go , the more effective contact tracing is because the more resources you can put into each individual case that gets a positive test .
`` You can really make sure you can get hold of all of their contacts and get them , in many cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of new cases , the more effective the test , track and trace system will be . ''
It comes after the Government expanded Covid-19 testing to all key workers and their households with symptoms in England - more than 10million people .
The latest figures show just 23,560 tests were carried out in a 24-hour period , despite capacity of 51,000 a day .
But the government now faces the opposite problem today after demand surged from police officers , teachers , social workers , undertakers , supermarket wokrkers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home testing kits were available on the first day and ran out within hours - before the entire gov.uk testing website , including drive-through centres , went down .
Test results from the drive-through sites will be sent out by text within 48 hours , and within 72 hours of collection of the home delivery tests .
However , on Friday morning , the website was not accepting applications .
It said : `` Coronavirus test : applications closed .
You ca n't currently register for a Covid-19 test .
Please check back @ @ @ @

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Jane Kirby, Dan Bloom, Harriet Line)

The Health Secretary said reductions in new cases will be the key factor - but there then needs to be a 'test and trace' programme to ensure the lockdown doesn't have to be imposed all over again
Matt Hancock explains what UK needs to end lockdown - but says it's 'too soon' to stop now
A plan for how the UK's lockdown will end is slowly emerging - but the Health Secretary has warned it's "too soon" to stop now.
Matt Hancock today spelt out more of his thinking about how the UK will know when to ease restrictions on people's lives.
The Cabinet minister said the key factor in easing lockdown will be speed at which new coronavirus cases come down.
But once it’s eased, there's the risk of a second peak - and lockdown being re-imposed - if the virus spikes again.
So the key factor in keeping lower restrictions will be a "test, track and trace" programme, designed to track down people who've been in contact with Covid-19 and swiftly isolate them.
Image: Getty) Getty)
Some 18,000 officials are being recruited to monitor the movements of infected people, with the help of an NHS app.
Mr Hancock said this programme could allow the UK to “hold down” the number of cases with “fewer restrictions”.
But unlike the Scottish government, which has said schools and some shops could be first to reopen, he refused to say what areas of society might open up first.
Ministers have previously said pubs and restaurants will be among the last to reopen.
Speaking to ITV's Good Morning Britain, Mr Hancock said it was "too soon" to lift the lockdown.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Although each carrier is on average infecting less than one other person, "it wouldn’t take much to lose that grip we’ve got on it," he said.
And although easing lockdown depends on the fall in the number of new cases, that number is still "unknown".
Mr Hancock told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: "Now that we're at the peak, and we very much hope that things will start to slow down and, if and when they do, then the speed with which the number of new cases reduces will frankly will determine how long we need to keep the measures on and that is as yet unknown."
He said it was not quite the case that mass testing and contact tracing needed to be in place before the current restrictions are eased.
But he said contact tracing worked better when the number of infections was pushed right down.
He added: "The truth is that we need to get the number of new cases down, right down.
"And the lower you go, the more effective contact tracing is because the more resources you can put into each individual case that gets a positive test.
"You can really make sure you can get hold of all of their contacts and get them, in many cases, to self-isolate.
"The smaller the number of new cases, the more effective the test, track and trace system will be."
It comes after the Government expanded Covid-19 testing to all key workers and their households with symptoms in England - more than 10million people.
The latest figures show just 23,560 tests were carried out in a 24-hour period, despite capacity of 51,000 a day.
But the government now faces the opposite problem today after demand surged from police officers, teachers, social workers, undertakers, supermarket wokrkers, delivery drivers and more.
Just 1,000 home testing kits were available on the first day and ran out within hours - before the entire gov.uk testing website, including drive-through centres, went down.
Test results from the drive-through sites will be sent out by text within 48 hours, and within 72 hours of collection of the home delivery tests.
However, on Friday morning, the website was not accepting applications.
It said: "Coronavirus test: applications closed. You can't currently register for a Covid-19 test. Please check back here later."


thedailymirror--2020-04-24--Wales unveils 7 questions that need to be answered before lockdown is eased

The Welsh government has outlined seven tests it will need to meet before lockdown restrictions can be lifted .
This includes balancing the need to control the virus with the potential damage being done to the economy and the widening inequality gap .
Reminding the public that current measures `` are staying in place '' , Mr Drakeford will also introduce new regulations to prevent the spread of coronavirus , while adding concessions for people with health problems and disabilities .
Launching the framework , the First Minister said : “ Our approach to date has been one of lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect everyone , but particularly those most at risk from serious illness .
“ This has helped the NHS prepare and cope with coronavirus and , even though we have sadly seen more than 640 people die , it has helped to save many more lives .
But this strategy comes with its own costs to people ’ s wider health and wellbeing and long-term costs to our economy .
“ We are keeping these regulations under constant review .
We know coronavirus will be with us for a long time yet but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things we can do while we continue to tackle the virus and while the search for better treatments and a vaccine continue.
” The framework – and the seven questions – will help determine when the time is right to relax some of the stay-at home regulations .
The seven questions are : • Would easing a restriction have a negative effect on containing the virus ?
• Does a particular measure pose a low risk of further infection ?
• How can it be monitored and enforced ?
• Can it be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
• Does it have a positive economic benefit ?
• Does it have a positive impact on people ’ s wellbeing ?
• Does it have a positive impact on equality ?
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales ’ office has developed the Wales-wide programme of surveillance , case identification , and contract tracing .
It will have four main strands – improved surveillance of cases of coronavirus ; effective identification of cases and contact tracing ; learning from international experience and engaging with the public .
Dr Atherton said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be supported by a comprehensive public health response , which will need to developed quickly and at scale .
“ Across the UK , we have worked and put in place unprecedented measures to contain and delay the spread of coronavirus .
We have also worked to reduce the overall impact of the virus by strengthening essential services , including healthcare .
“ We are now working towards a new recovery phase to lead us out of the pandemic but only when the conditions are right.
” The First Minister added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappear – it is likely it will be with us for a long time .
We will need to have some sort of restrictions in place for some time yet to continue to control the spread of the virus and reduce community transmission .
This framework will help us determine what is right for Wales .
“ There is a long road ahead of us towards recovery to pre-pandemic levels , but if we continue to work together , I hope we will be able to make changes to the restrictions and see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
”

mirrornews@mirror.co.uk (Nicola Bartlett, Oliver Milne)

First Minister Mark Drakeford set out the "path out of the lockdown" in a speech today. But he's warned that there will still need to be measures in place
Coronavirus: Wales unveils 7 questions that need to be answered before lockdown is eased
The Welsh government has outlined seven tests it will need to meet before lockdown restrictions can be lifted.
This includes balancing the need to control the virus with the potential damage being done to the economy and the widening inequality gap.
Reminding the public that current measures "are staying in place", Mr Drakeford will also introduce new regulations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, while adding concessions for people with health problems and disabilities.
Launching the framework, the First Minister said: “Our approach to date has been one of lockdown. We have taken unprecedented steps to protect everyone, but particularly those most at risk from serious illness.
“This has helped the NHS prepare and cope with coronavirus and, even though we have sadly seen more than 640 people die, it has helped to save many more lives. But this strategy comes with its own costs to people’s wider health and wellbeing and long-term costs to our economy.
“We are keeping these regulations under constant review. We know coronavirus will be with us for a long time yet but we want to see whether there are things we can do while we continue to tackle the virus and while the search for better treatments and a vaccine continue.”
Image: Jonathan Myers) Jonathan Myers)
The framework – and the seven questions – will help determine when the time is right to relax some of the stay-at home regulations.
The seven questions are:
Would easing a restriction have a negative effect on containing the virus?
Does a particular measure pose a low risk of further infection?
How can it be monitored and enforced?
Can it be reversed quickly if it creates unintended consequences?
Does it have a positive economic benefit?
Does it have a positive impact on people’s wellbeing?
Does it have a positive impact on equality?
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales’ office has developed the Wales-wide programme of surveillance, case identification, and contract tracing.
Image: South Wales Echo) South Wales Echo)
It will have four main strands – improved surveillance of cases of coronavirus; effective identification of cases and contact tracing; learning from international experience and engaging with the public.
Dr Atherton said: “Action to ease the lockdown restrictions will need to be supported by a comprehensive public health response, which will need to developed quickly and at scale.
“Across the UK, we have worked and put in place unprecedented measures to contain and delay the spread of coronavirus. We have also worked to reduce the overall impact of the virus by strengthening essential services, including healthcare.
“We are now working towards a new recovery phase to lead us out of the pandemic but only when the conditions are right.”
The First Minister added: “Coronavirus is not going to disappear – it is likely it will be with us for a long time. We will need to have some sort of restrictions in place for some time yet to continue to control the spread of the virus and reduce community transmission. This framework will help us determine what is right for Wales.
“There is a long road ahead of us towards recovery to pre-pandemic levels, but if we continue to work together, I hope we will be able to make changes to the restrictions and see a gradual return to something resembling normal life.”