thedailymirror--2020-05-01--Mum warns parents about symptoms of rare children's syndrome 'linked to Covid'

A mum has warned parents to be on the lookout for symptoms of a syndrome which it is feared could be linked to Covid-19 .
Suzanne Mawdsley says two of her children have had it , but have been affected in different ways , and is warning parents to be vigilant for varying symptoms .
She herself has suffered coronavirus-like symptoms but not been tested .
At the weekend an alert was first issued over a 'coronavirus-related condition ' emerging in children .
Experts have described it as ' a Kawasaki-like disease ' , a form of toxic shock syndrome @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system to attack its own organs .
While medics stressed only a small number of children appear to have been affected so far , they want GPs to be aware of the rise in the number of kids suffering from what 's being described as an 'inflammatory syndrome ' over the last three weeks .
Suzanne has shared photos of their symptoms on Facebook to warn other parents to be aware .
One shows her 19-year-old son Kane 's tongue , which came out with a red mark after he 'd had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others show the measles-like rashes that her 10-year-old daughter Quin developed on her face and neck .
On Monday , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was 'very worried ' about the reports and that his government advisors are looking into it as ' a matter of urgency ' .
NHS England 's medical director Prof Stephen Powis said : `` Kawasaki diseases are a very rare inflammatory condition which occurs in children .
The cause is not often known ; it can be related to a number of things . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ named , can cause several unpleasant symptoms , including abdominal pain and cardiac inflammation .
But early signs of Kawasaki diseases include a fever and a rash , red and swollen eyes , dry and cracked lips and a red tongue .
Suzanne , from Radcliffe , told the Manchester Evening News : `` The doctors are obviously on lockdown so we 've not been able to go , we 've just spoken on the phone .
`` It was Kane first and they said to carry on with paracetamol and swill his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` His has more or less gone now , but Quin started a week ago .
She went to bed and said she felt a bit niggly and when she got up on Thursday she had this rash on her face and neck . ''
Suzanne was asked to send photos to her medical centre and was told it was most likely chicken pox and to treat with with calamine lotion .
But when it seemed to be getting worse rather than better - and with the absence of the watery spots you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 111 for further advice .
`` I did think it was unlikely to be chicken pox as we went into isolation a week earlier than everyone else because my youngest had a bad cough , so we had n't been anywhere to catch it , '' said the 45-year-old , also mum to 15-year-old Demi-Leigh and four-year-old Ronnie-May .
`` It was only on Monday when I saw on the news about these rashes and thought it looked similar to Quin 's .
When I rang 111 they said it 's most likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in herself they just said I needed to watch her for getting temperature , a cough , sickness , or pains in chest , which she has n't shown . ''
Quin , a pupil at Gorsefield Primary School in Radcliffe , was prescribed the antihistamine chlorpheniramine to ease the itching and her mum was told to seek further help if her condition worsened .
Suzanne says she would n't be surprised if it is linked to Covid-19 as she was poorly for the first two weeks of lockdown with a fever , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - the main symptoms of the disease .
`` I was n't tested but I did have all the symptoms of it , '' she said .
`` We 've got to be very careful as my husband Craig is high risk because he 's had a heart attack and has cardiovascular disease .
`` I just need to keep an eye on the other two and make sure they do n't get anything . ''
The mum-of-four is urging other parents to be on the lookout for symptoms and trust their instinct @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` If you 're in any doubt then it 's best to be sure and do n't be afraid to ask questions .
With my children their symptoms have been very different too , so people should be aware that it might show itself in different ways . ''
NHS England has been keen to stress that as yet there is no confirmed link between Kawasaki-related diseases and covid-related complications and both are very rare .
They say the alert issued at the weekend was ' a standard way ' of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any potential emerging links so they can offer the best and quickest care .
Prof Simon Kenny , NHS national clinical director for children and young people , said : “ Thankfully Kawasaki-like diseases are very rare , as currently are serious complications in children related to Covid-19 , but it is important that clinicians are made aware of any potential emerging links so that they are able to give children and young people the right care fast .
“ The advice to parents remains the same : if you are worried about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS 111 or your family doctor for urgent advice , or 999 in an emergency , and if a professional tells you to go to hospital , please go to hospital .
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Suzanne Mawdsley, from Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, says she believes two of her children have had the 'Kawasaki-like' syndrome after she herself suffered coronavirus symptoms
A mum has warned parents to be on the lookout for symptoms of a syndrome which it is feared could be linked to Covid-19.
Suzanne Mawdsley, from Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, says two of her children have had it, but have been affected in different ways, and is warning parents to be vigilant for varying symptoms.
She herself has suffered coronavirus-like symptoms but not been tested.
At the weekend an alert was first issued over a 'coronavirus-related condition' emerging in children.
Experts have described it as 'a Kawasaki-like disease', a form of toxic shock syndrome which causes the body’s immune system to attack its own organs.
While medics stressed only a small number of children appear to have been affected so far, they want GPs to be aware of the rise in the number of kids suffering from what's being described as an 'inflammatory syndrome' over the last three weeks.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
Suzanne has shared photos of their symptoms on Facebook to warn other parents to be aware.
One shows her 19-year-old son Kane's tongue, which came out with a red mark after he'd had a sore throat and a temperature.
The others show the measles-like rashes that her 10-year-old daughter Quin developed on her face and neck.
On Monday, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said he was 'very worried' about the reports and that his government advisors are looking into it as 'a matter of urgency'.
NHS England's medical director Prof Stephen Powis said: "Kawasaki diseases are a very rare inflammatory condition which occurs in children. The cause is not often known; it can be related to a number of things."
The syndrome, which is yet to be named, can cause several unpleasant symptoms, including abdominal pain and cardiac inflammation.
But early signs of Kawasaki diseases include a fever and a rash, red and swollen eyes, dry and cracked lips and a red tongue.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
Suzanne, from Radcliffe, told the Manchester Evening News : "The doctors are obviously on lockdown so we've not been able to go, we've just spoken on the phone.
"It was Kane first and they said to carry on with paracetamol and swill his mouth out with warm salt water.
"His has more or less gone now, but Quin started a week ago. She went to bed and said she felt a bit niggly and when she got up on Thursday she had this rash on her face and neck."
Suzanne was asked to send photos to her medical centre and was told it was most likely chicken pox and to treat with with calamine lotion.
But when it seemed to be getting worse rather than better - and with the absence of the watery spots you get with chicken pox - she called 111 for further advice.
Image: ANDREW PARSONS/DOWNING STREET HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) ANDREW PARSONS/DOWNING STREET HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
"I did think it was unlikely to be chicken pox as we went into isolation a week earlier than everyone else because my youngest had a bad cough, so we hadn't been anywhere to catch it," said the 45-year-old, also mum to 15-year-old Demi-Leigh and four-year-old Ronnie-May.
"It was only on Monday when I saw on the news about these rashes and thought it looked similar to Quin's. When I rang 111 they said it's most likely Kawasaki.
"With her being fine in herself they just said I needed to watch her for getting temperature, a cough, sickness, or pains in chest, which she hasn't shown."
Quin, a pupil at Gorsefield Primary School in Radcliffe, was prescribed the antihistamine chlorpheniramine to ease the itching and her mum was told to seek further help if her condition worsened.
Suzanne says she wouldn't be surprised if it is linked to Covid-19 as she was poorly for the first two weeks of lockdown with a fever, a dry cough and loss of taste - the main symptoms of the disease.
Image: MEN MEDIA) MEN MEDIA)
"I wasn't tested but I did have all the symptoms of it," she said. "We've got to be very careful as my husband Craig is high risk because he's had a heart attack and has cardiovascular disease.
"I just need to keep an eye on the other two and make sure they don't get anything."
The mum-of-four is urging other parents to be on the lookout for symptoms and trust their instinct to get a second opinion.
She said: "If you're in any doubt then it's best to be sure and don't be afraid to ask questions. With my children their symptoms have been very different too, so people should be aware that it might show itself in different ways."
NHS England has been keen to stress that as yet there is no confirmed link between Kawasaki-related diseases and covid-related complications and both are very rare.
They say the alert issued at the weekend was 'a standard way' of making sure clinicians are made aware of any potential emerging links so they can offer the best and quickest care.
Prof Simon Kenny, NHS national clinical director for children and young people, said: “Thankfully Kawasaki-like diseases are very rare, as currently are serious complications in children related to Covid-19, but it is important that clinicians are made aware of any potential emerging links so that they are able to give children and young people the right care fast.
“The advice to parents remains the same: if you are worried about your child for whatever reason, contact NHS 111 or your family doctor for urgent advice, or 999 in an emergency, and if a professional tells you to go to hospital, please go to hospital.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--Angry paramedic 'still waiting for coronavirus test result after 5 weeks'

A paramedic who is allegedly still waiting for his coronavirus result five weeks after taking the test , has slammed the Government for failing NHS staff `` from the beginning '' .
Dan Bradshaw , from Leeds , was one of a number of health care workers to write in to the BBC 's Question Time last night , to criticise the response to the pandemic .
According to figures , Britain could be set to have the highest death rate from Covid-19 across all of Europe , though Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared the country is passed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Bradshaw said : `` The Government have failed NHS staff from the beginning of this crisis .
For updates on coronavirus , follow our live blog HERE .
`` They are still failing to provide PPE and adequate testing to frontline health care workers .
`` I am a frontline health care worker and was tested almost five weeks ago .
Still no results .
When is the Government going to get a grip ? ''
It came after leading geneticist Sir Paul Nurse criticised the UK for being `` totally unprepared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entire pandemic '' .
He referred to the unpublished findings of Exercise Cygnus in 2016 , which suggested Britain could be easily overwhelmed in a health crisis due to lack of planning and resources .
`` Was the NHS well enough funded to actually take that report seriously and lead when the pandemic took place , in really getting on the front foot ?
`` We have been playing catch up for this entire pandemic and I think when it 's analysed we will see that we did n't do very well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ which was the start of our trouble , '' he added .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said `` the point is to have tests available '' and said the UK is on course to get at least `` very close '' to the 100,000 tests per day by the end of the month , with Wednesday 's total at 90,000 .
`` The testing capacity is there , '' he said .
`` The fact is , it 's a huge effort to build this up .
Ideally ... if we could do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100,000 testing capacity from the outset . ''
However , he admitted he did n't know what had happened in the case of Mr Bradshaw 's test results , but encouraged all health care workers to go online and arrange testing .
He added that the new tracing app will be available in the middle of May , describing it as an `` important part of taking us forward '' .
However , Sir Paul said : “ The 100,000 target is just a figure with a lot of noughts in it .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was concerned , a bit of a PR stunt which has gone a bit wrong .
I mean – 100,000 ?
Why 100,000 ?
Where was the strategy under that ?
I haven ’ t seen a strategy under it .
`` It just sounded good .
We shouldn ’ t get hung up on that .
The real reality is this – if we ’ d had local testing connected to local hospitals we could have made hospitals a safe place.
” Though former Chancellor and now editor of the Evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not necessarily as bleak as the one Sir Paul painted , suggesting Britain 's response has been `` somewhere in the middle '' .
“ We haven ’ t had the testing as quick as we ’ d like .
We probably went into the lockdown too slowly , but on the other hand , as Grant was just saying , the hospitals haven ’ t fallen over and the capacity has been built and people are getting the ventilators when they need them , ” he said .
Host Fiona Bruce suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in social care '' to which Mr Osborne said : `` Other countries in Europe are having terrible problems in social care . ''
`` And things like protective equipment – we all saw in Germany , which we know has been doing very well , the doctors all protesting that they didn ’ t have the protective equipment .
`` So , Britain is not unique .
I think we ’ re somewhere in the middle .
In terms of preparedness , clearly we were not as well prepared as we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not a pandemic flu.
” The former chancellor did not , however , agree as suggested by Ms Bruce that Britain could be moving into 'austerity mark 2 ' after he 'd suggested taxes may have to rise or cuts will have to be made to recover from lockdown .
However , he said it is likely that for the first time in years , the economy would be playing a centre stage in politics again .

Paramedic Dan Bradshaw slammed the Government for failing to provide "adequate" PPE and testing to frontline health workers during the coronavirus crisis - with leading geneticist Sir Paul Nurse accusing Westminster of "playing catch up"
A paramedic who is allegedly still waiting for his coronavirus result five weeks after taking the test, has slammed the Government for failing NHS staff "from the beginning".
Dan Bradshaw, from Leeds, was one of a number of health care workers to write in to the BBC's Question Time last night, to criticise the response to the pandemic.
According to figures, Britain could be set to have the highest death rate from Covid-19 across all of Europe, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared the country is passed the peak.
In his biting comment, Mr Bradshaw said: "The Government have failed NHS staff from the beginning of this crisis.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
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"They are still failing to provide PPE and adequate testing to frontline health care workers.
"I am a frontline health care worker and was tested almost five weeks ago. Still no results. When is the Government going to get a grip?"
It came after leading geneticist Sir Paul Nurse criticised the UK for being "totally unprepared" and "playing catch-up for this entire pandemic".
He referred to the unpublished findings of Exercise Cygnus in 2016, which suggested Britain could be easily overwhelmed in a health crisis due to lack of planning and resources.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"Was the NHS well enough funded to actually take that report seriously and lead when the pandemic took place, in really getting on the front foot?
"We have been playing catch up for this entire pandemic and I think when it's analysed we will see that we didn't do very well.
"It's our lack of preparation which was the start of our trouble," he added.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said "the point is to have tests available" and said the UK is on course to get at least "very close" to the 100,000 tests per day by the end of the month, with Wednesday's total at 90,000.
Image: PA) PA)
"The testing capacity is there," he said. "The fact is, it's a huge effort to build this up. Ideally... if we could do this all again, we would like 100,000 testing capacity from the outset."
However, he admitted he didn't know what had happened in the case of Mr Bradshaw's test results, but encouraged all health care workers to go online and arrange testing.
He added that the new tracing app will be available in the middle of May, describing it as an "important part of taking us forward".
However, Sir Paul said: “The 100,000 target is just a figure with a lot of noughts in it.
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"It was, as far as I was concerned, a bit of a PR stunt which has gone a bit wrong. I mean – 100,000? Why 100,000? Where was the strategy under that? I haven’t seen a strategy under it.
"It just sounded good. We shouldn’t get hung up on that. The real reality is this – if we’d had local testing connected to local hospitals we could have made hospitals a safe place.”
Though former Chancellor and now editor of the Evening Standard George Osborne said the picture is not necessarily as bleak as the one Sir Paul painted, suggesting Britain's response has been "somewhere in the middle".
“We haven’t had the testing as quick as we’d like. We probably went into the lockdown too slowly, but on the other hand, as Grant was just saying, the hospitals haven’t fallen over and the capacity has been built and people are getting the ventilators when they need them,” he said.
Host Fiona Bruce suggested it's a "very different story in social care" to which Mr Osborne said: "Other countries in Europe are having terrible problems in social care."
"And things like protective equipment – we all saw in Germany, which we know has been doing very well, the doctors all protesting that they didn’t have the protective equipment.
"So, Britain is not unique. I think we’re somewhere in the middle. In terms of preparedness, clearly we were not as well prepared as we should have been done for a pandemic that was not a pandemic flu.”
The former chancellor did not, however, agree as suggested by Ms Bruce that Britain could be moving into 'austerity mark 2' after he'd suggested taxes may have to rise or cuts will have to be made to recover from lockdown.
However, he said it is likely that for the first time in years, the economy would be playing a centre stage in politics again.


thedailymirror--2020-05-01--Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plan for Dean Henderson next season

Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is being viewed as the long-term successor to David de Gea - but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly not ready to give him his dream promotion next season .
Henderson has been hugely impressive on loan at Sheffield United this season , and was joint second in the race for the Premier League 's Golden Glove when football was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Having kept 10 clean sheets in 28 league games , Henderson was one behind Burnley 's Nick Pope - and was level with Liverpool 's Alisson and Kaspar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 23-year-old is set to go back out on loan next season , according to the Daily Star .
The publication says Solskjaer will keep faith with De Gea as his number one next season , despite some high-profile mistakes during the current suspended campaign .
Henderson - who was on the verge of a call-up to the England squad before Covid-19 stopped football in its tracks - had made clear his desire to return to Old Trafford and challenge De Gea for his place in Solskjaer 's side .
But he is unwilling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and so will spend another season on loan - with a return to Sheffield United the most likely option .
Henderson 's form has been key to helping the Blades challenge for a place in Europe next season , with Chris Wilder 's side currently seventh in the suspended Premier League table .
After such an impressive season there will no doubt be interest from other clubs in the keeper , who is contracted to United until the summer of 2022 - although the Red Devils are expected to offer him an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to prominence , legendary united keeper Peter Schmeichel has warned he is not yet ready to be number one at Old Trafford .
Schmeichel said : “ There 's no doubt about Henderson 's potential , but he 's played one season at a club who has had an unbelievable run in the Premier League .
“ But Henderson will need to show another season , like he 's just come through , and then another one , and another one , in order to convince everyone that he is the right guy @ @

Henderson is being viewed as the long-term successor to Manchester United keeper David de Gea, and has made it clear he wanted to challenge for the No1 spot
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is being viewed as the long-term successor to David de Gea - but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly not ready to give him his dream promotion next season.
Henderson has been hugely impressive on loan at Sheffield United this season, and was joint second in the race for the Premier League's Golden Glove when football was halted due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Having kept 10 clean sheets in 28 league games, Henderson was one behind Burnley's Nick Pope - and was level with Liverpool's Alisson and Kaspar Schmeichel of Leicester City.
And the 23-year-old is set to go back out on loan next season, according to the Daily Star.
The publication says Solskjaer will keep faith with De Gea as his number one next season, despite some high-profile mistakes during the current suspended campaign.
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Henderson - who was on the verge of a call-up to the England squad before Covid-19 stopped football in its tracks - had made clear his desire to return to Old Trafford and challenge De Gea for his place in Solskjaer's side.
But he is unwilling to play second fiddle to the Spaniard, and so will spend another season on loan - with a return to Sheffield United the most likely option.
Henderson's form has been key to helping the Blades challenge for a place in Europe next season, with Chris Wilder's side currently seventh in the suspended Premier League table.
After such an impressive season there will no doubt be interest from other clubs in the keeper, who is contracted to United until the summer of 2022 - although the Red Devils are expected to offer him an improved contract.
Despite Henderson's rise to prominence, legendary united keeper Peter Schmeichel has warned he is not yet ready to be number one at Old Trafford.
Schmeichel said: “There's no doubt about Henderson's potential, but he's played one season at a club who has had an unbelievable run in the Premier League.
“But Henderson will need to show another season, like he's just come through, and then another one, and another one, in order to convince everyone that he is the right guy."


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Nick Cordero's lungs 'severely damaged and full of holes' amid Covid-19 battle

Nick Cordero 's condition in hospital has deteriorated again as he battles novel coronavirus .
The 41-year-old Broadway star has been in intensive care since late March and it was reported last week that Nick had his leg amputated following complications with blood clots .
His wife , Amanda Kloots , has updated their followers with the devastating news that his lungs are now `` severely damaged '' and there are `` holes in his lungs . ''
The fitness instructor opened up about her husband 's condition in her Instagram story , revealing that Nick 's CT scans showed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' but his lungs had become `` severely damaged to look almost like he 's been a smoker for 50 years . ''
Amanda wrote : `` They 're that damaged .
There are holes in his lungs where obviously you do n't want holes to be .
`` So this kind of was found because his oxygen count went down and so they kind of went down and deep into the lungs .
`` They cleaned out his lungs again .
It was n't as bad as the couple of days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out his lungs again . ''
Amanda said that doctors will be scanning Nick 's lungs with ink so they can `` get a better picture of what 's going on , '' and `` find out from this culture what the fungus is so that they can specifically give the right medication to attack that fungus . ''
She continued : `` The doctor that I was speaking to is absolutely wonderful and has the best bedside manner .
`` So the doctor told me that if Nick was in his seventies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conversation .
He 's 41 , and he 's been fighting .
He 's been fighting really hard .
`` We know he 's literally been thrown every curve ball that he could be thrown .
`` He told me that if it was his brother in there that he would not be giving up hope .
So I 'm not giving up hope .
I 'm not giving up hope . ''
The situation has had an impact on Amanda 's mental and emotional state and she spoke out later in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said : `` It is very hard .
It is definitely the hardest thing I 've ever had to go through .
It is definitely the hardest thing I think I 'll probably ever have to go through .
`` It is hard to keep up my spirits .
I 'm not gon na lie .
I have times where I am absolutely terrified and super scared . ''
Amanda added : `` Sometimes when I hear news like I heard yesterday , I 'm just like , 'Really ?
Like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like we ca n't catch a break over here and that is hard to deal with , is very hard to deal with .
`` I have definitely let myself cry .
I definitely let myself scream and rage and just be frustrated . ''
Nick Cordero is best known for starring in Rock of Ages and Waitress on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony for his role in Bullets Over Broadway .
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Amanda Kloots has opened up about her husband Nick Cordero's condition after he had his leg amputated during his novel coronavirus battle
Nick Cordero's condition in hospital has deteriorated again as he battles novel coronavirus.
The 41-year-old Broadway star has been in intensive care since late March and it was reported last week that Nick had his leg amputated following complications with blood clots.
His wife, Amanda Kloots, has updated their followers with the devastating news that his lungs are now "severely damaged" and there are "holes in his lungs."
The fitness instructor opened up about her husband's condition in her Instagram story, revealing that Nick's CT scans showed he was "clear of internal bleeding," but his lungs had become "severely damaged to look almost like he's been a smoker for 50 years."
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Amanda wrote: "They're that damaged. There are holes in his lungs where obviously you don't want holes to be.
"So this kind of was found because his oxygen count went down and so they kind of went down and deep into the lungs.
"They cleaned out his lungs again. It wasn't as bad as the couple of days before, but they had to clean out his lungs again."
Amanda said that doctors will be scanning Nick's lungs with ink so they can "get a better picture of what's going on," and "find out from this culture what the fungus is so that they can specifically give the right medication to attack that fungus."
She continued: "The doctor that I was speaking to is absolutely wonderful and has the best bedside manner.
"So the doctor told me that if Nick was in his seventies, we'd be having a different conversation. He's 41, and he's been fighting. He's been fighting really hard.
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"We know he's literally been thrown every curve ball that he could be thrown.
"He told me that if it was his brother in there that he would not be giving up hope. So I'm not giving up hope. I'm not giving up hope."
The situation has had an impact on Amanda's mental and emotional state and she spoke out later in the day about the effects it has had.
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She said: "It is very hard. It is definitely the hardest thing I've ever had to go through. It is definitely the hardest thing I think I'll probably ever have to go through.
"It is hard to keep up my spirits. I'm not gonna lie. I have times where I am absolutely terrified and super scared."
Amanda added: "Sometimes when I hear news like I heard yesterday, I'm just like, 'Really? Like really?' Like it's almost like we can't catch a break over here and that is hard to deal with, is very hard to deal with.
"I have definitely let myself cry. I definitely let myself scream and rage and just be frustrated."
Nick Cordero is best known for starring in Rock of Ages and Waitress on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony for his role in Bullets Over Broadway.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Donald Trump says he's 'seen evidence' coronavirus started in Wuhan virology lab

Donald Trump has said he is confident the coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab .
The US president made the sensational accusation that he has `` seen evidence '' that Covid-19 originated in a Wuhan lab , not a wildlife market , at a White House media event .
He declined to describe the evidence , but his remarks will ratchet up tensions with Beijing over the origins of the deadly disease .
He also speculated whether China had made a `` mistake '' at the start of the outbreak or whether anyone had done `` something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mince words at a White House event on Thursday , when asked if he had seen evidence that gave him a `` high degree of confidence '' the virus came from the Wuhan Institute of Virology .
`` Yes , yes I have , '' he said , declining to give specifics .
`` I ca n't tell you that .
I 'm not allowed to tell you that . ''
He also said that the World Health Organisation `` should be ashamed of themselves '' , describing it as a `` press @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claimed that it had not been invited to join Beijing 's investigations into the virus .
The Chinese state-backed Wuhan Institute of Virology has dismissed the allegations , and other US officials have downplayed their likelihood .
Most experts believe the virus originated in a market selling wildlife in Wuhan and jumped from animals to people .
Earlier on Thursday , The Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the US said it had ruled out the virus being “ manmade ” but was still investigating the precise source of the global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible that China either could not stop the spread of the coronavirus or let it spread .
Trump said of China 's efforts to get to the bottom of how the virus emerged : `` At least they seem to be trying to be somewhat transparent with us .
`` But we 're going to find out .
You 'll be learning in the not-too-distant future .
But it 's a terrible thing that happened - whether they made a mistake or whether it started off as a mistake and then they made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do something on purpose ? ''
he said .
The coronavirus outbreak has contributed to a deepening rift between the Trump administration and China , with Beijing suggesting the US military might have brought it to China and Trump saying China failed to alert the world to coronavirus risks in a timely and transparent fashion .
The US has now suffered just under 64,000 coronavirus deaths - a figure that dwarfs China 's 4,600 toll , which has been greeted with increasing scepticism .
Trump said yesterday that China 's handling of coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's election .
`` I don ’ t want to cast any aspersions , '' he said .
`` But China would like to see Sleepy Joe Biden .
`` They would take this country for a ride like never before . ''

TRUMP SAYS HE'S SEEN EVIDENCE THAT CORONAVIRUS CAME FROM WUHAN LAB
TRUMP SAYS HE'S SEEN EVIDENCE THAT CORONAVIRUS CAME FROM WUHAN LAB
US president Donald Trump did not mince his words as he insisted he's "seen evidence" that coronavirus did originate in a Wuhan virology laboratory, as opposed to the commonly held theory of a wildlife market
Donald Trump says he's 'seen evidence' coronavirus started in lab and tears into WHO
Donald Trump has said he is confident the coronavirus may have originated in a Chinese virology lab.
The US president made the sensational accusation that he has "seen evidence" that Covid-19 originated in a Wuhan lab, not a wildlife market, at a White House media event.
He declined to describe the evidence, but his remarks will ratchet up tensions with Beijing over the origins of the deadly disease.
He also speculated whether China had made a "mistake" at the start of the outbreak or whether anyone had done "something on purpose".
Trump did not mince words at a White House event on Thursday, when asked if he had seen evidence that gave him a "high degree of confidence" the virus came from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
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"Yes, yes I have," he said, declining to give specifics.
"I can't tell you that. I'm not allowed to tell you that."
He also said that the World Health Organisation "should be ashamed of themselves", describing it as a "press agency" for China.
WHO earlier claimed that it had not been invited to join Beijing's investigations into the virus.
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The Chinese state-backed Wuhan Institute of Virology has dismissed the allegations, and other US officials have downplayed their likelihood.
Most experts believe the virus originated in a market selling wildlife in Wuhan and jumped from animals to people.
Earlier on Thursday, The Office of the Director of National Intelligence in the US said it had ruled out the virus being “manmade” but was still investigating the precise source of the global pandemic.
Trump also said it was possible that China either could not stop the spread of the coronavirus or let it spread.
Trump said of China's efforts to get to the bottom of how the virus emerged: "At least they seem to be trying to be somewhat transparent with us.
"But we're going to find out. You'll be learning in the not-too-distant future. But it's a terrible thing that happened - whether they made a mistake or whether it started off as a mistake and then they made another one.
"Or did somebody do something on purpose?" he said.
The coronavirus outbreak has contributed to a deepening rift between the Trump administration and China, with Beijing suggesting the US military might have brought it to China and Trump saying China failed to alert the world to coronavirus risks in a timely and transparent fashion.
The US has now suffered just under 64,000 coronavirus deaths - a figure that dwarfs China's 4,600 toll, which has been greeted with increasing scepticism.
Trump said yesterday that China's handling of coronavirus shows it wants him to lose November's election.
"I don’t want to cast any aspersions," he said. "But China would like to see Sleepy Joe Biden.
"They would take this country for a ride like never before."


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Katie Price rejoins kids Junior and Princess after one month to clap for the NHS

Katie Price has reunited with her teenage kids Junior and Princess after a whole month as they showed their support for the NHS .
The reality star , 41 , has been self-isolating at home with eldest son Harvey , 17 , since the lockdown was imposed .
But tonight she was joined by her two other children , who she has n't seen in over a month , as they were staying with their dad Peter Andre .
The doting mum-of-five put on a loving display , looking happier than ever as she posted a video with her kids @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the NHS .
Cradling her lookalike daughter Princess , 12 , Katie said : `` Hi guys , do n't forget to show your continuous support for everyone working on the frontline .
`` Eight o'clock , on your doorsteps , all give a clap like that , '' as all four of them began cheering and clapping .
Junior , 14 , and Harvey were also sat either side of their former glamour model mum , who was beaming beside her three children .
The troublesome teenager rocked his new eyebrow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was n't a fan '' of , while Harvey held onto his mum 's hand .
Katie and her troop were filmed clapping at the door of her luxurious new mansion .
Her hunky personal trainer Al Warrell could be heard in the background as he filmed the mum and her kids doing their bit .
She 's staying at a luxury pad in Surrey while her mucky mansion gets a makeover , and is only ten minutes away from ex husband Peter and his wife Emily .
Katie has n't seen her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government first announced the lockdown .
Princess and Junior have been living with Pete and his wife Emily , alongside his two other children Amelia , six , and Theo , three .
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Katie Price reunites with Junior and Princess to join Clap for Carers
Katie Price reunites with Junior and Princess to join Clap for Carers
Katie Price, 41, looked happier than ever as she reunited with her kids Junior and Princess to clap for the NHS on their doorstep
Katie Price reunites with Junior and Princess after they spent a month with dad Peter
Katie Price has reunited with her teenage kids Junior and Princess after a whole month as they showed their support for the NHS.
The reality star, 41, has been self-isolating at home with eldest son Harvey, 17, since the lockdown was imposed.
But tonight she was joined by her two other children, who she hasn't seen in over a month, as they were staying with their dad Peter Andre.
The doting mum-of-five put on a loving display, looking happier than ever as she posted a video with her kids on Instagram - urging people to clap for the NHS.
Cradling her lookalike daughter Princess, 12, Katie said: "Hi guys, don't forget to show your continuous support for everyone working on the frontline.
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
"Eight o'clock, on your doorsteps, all give a clap like that," as all four of them began cheering and clapping.
Junior, 14, and Harvey were also sat either side of their former glamour model mum, who was beaming beside her three children.
The troublesome teenager rocked his new eyebrow slit, which Katie admitted she "wasn't a fan" of, while Harvey held onto his mum's hand.
Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram) Image: katieprice/Instagram) katieprice/Instagram)
Katie and her troop were filmed clapping at the door of her luxurious new mansion.
Her hunky personal trainer Al Warrell could be heard in the background as he filmed the mum and her kids doing their bit.
She's staying at a luxury pad in Surrey while her mucky mansion gets a makeover, and is only ten minutes away from ex husband Peter and his wife Emily.
Katie hasn't seen her kids properly since March - when the government first announced the lockdown.
Princess and Junior have been living with Pete and his wife Emily, alongside his two other children Amelia, six, and Theo, three.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Liverpool set for £17m Coutinho windfall after Barcelona transfer U-turn

Liverpool are set for a £17million windfall next season after Barcelona 's transfer U-turn over Philippe Coutinho .
Coutinho had appeared destined to leave Camp Nou for good this summer , with Premier League rivals Chelsea , Tottenham and Everton among the clubs reported to be interested in the former Liverpool playmaker .
But with Bayern Munich unwilling to sign him permanently after taking him on loan for the season , there is simply no market to sell the 27-year-old .
Clubs everywhere are set to struggle financially due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic - not to mention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known when the transfer window will even open .
So Barcelona have decided to hold onto him for another season - but that will cost them an extra £17m which is going straight into Liverpool 's coffers , according to Marca .
The Spanish publication reports that when Coutinho signed for Liverpool in January 2018 , one of the clauses inserted into the deal was that Barcelona would pay the Reds 20million euros ( £17m ) once the Brazilian had played 100 games for the Catalan giants .
He had played 76 for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayern - so is likely to rachet up the remaining 24 appearances required to trigger a handsome windfall for his former club .
So by bringing him back to Camp Nou , Barca know they are adding to the numerous transfer fees they have already paid Liverpool - as well as committing to paying another 12 months of the midfielder 's £12m-a-year salary .
Marca reports that they initially paid 120million euros to the Reds for Coutinho 's signature , plus five million once he had played 25 games , and a further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the Champions League in his first two seasons .
A further five million euros ( currently £4.4m ) would be due to Liverpool if Coutinho wins the Champions League with Barcelona .
With Quique Setien having replaced Ernesto Valverde as manager since Coutinho 's loan exit , Barcelona will no doubt hope Coutinho can find a role in the team where he was unable to under the previous manager .
If he can finally hit the heights with Barca that he did in five seasons with Liverpool , he will be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if the Catalans still want to sell .
And if that happens , Liverpool will be £17m better off - and their decision to sell him two years ago will look like even better business than it does now .

By returning to Barca for another season, Coutinho is set to trigger a clause in the deal that took him from Anfield to Camp Nou - and it will prove lucrative for his former club
Liverpool are set for a £17million windfall next season after Barcelona's transfer U-turn over Philippe Coutinho.
Coutinho had appeared destined to leave Camp Nou for good this summer, with Premier League rivals Chelsea, Tottenham and Everton among the clubs reported to be interested in the former Liverpool playmaker.
But with Bayern Munich unwilling to sign him permanently after taking him on loan for the season, there is simply no market to sell the 27-year-old.
Clubs everywhere are set to struggle financially due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic - not to mention the fact that it is not yet known when the transfer window will even open.
So Barcelona have decided to hold onto him for another season - but that will cost them an extra £17m which is going straight into Liverpool's coffers, according to Marca.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
The Spanish publication reports that when Coutinho signed for Liverpool in January 2018, one of the clauses inserted into the deal was that Barcelona would pay the Reds 20million euros (£17m) once the Brazilian had played 100 games for the Catalan giants.
He had played 76 for the club before going on loan to Bayern - so is likely to rachet up the remaining 24 appearances required to trigger a handsome windfall for his former club.
So by bringing him back to Camp Nou, Barca know they are adding to the numerous transfer fees they have already paid Liverpool - as well as committing to paying another 12 months of the midfielder's £12m-a-year salary.
Marca reports that they initially paid 120million euros to the Reds for Coutinho's signature, plus five million once he had played 25 games, and a further million after he had helped Barca qualify for the Champions League in his first two seasons.
A further five million euros (currently £4.4m) would be due to Liverpool if Coutinho wins the Champions League with Barcelona.
With Quique Setien having replaced Ernesto Valverde as manager since Coutinho's loan exit, Barcelona will no doubt hope Coutinho can find a role in the team where he was unable to under the previous manager.
If he can finally hit the heights with Barca that he did in five seasons with Liverpool, he will be a much more saleable asset next summer - if the Catalans still want to sell.
And if that happens, Liverpool will be £17m better off - and their decision to sell him two years ago will look like even better business than it does now.


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Captain Tom Moore's fundraiser ends as war vet, 100, raises nearly £33m for NHS

Captain Tom Moore 's incredible fundraising efforts have come to an end with the WWII veteran officially raising almost £33m for NHS charities .
The 100-year-old originally set out to walk 100 laps of his garden with a fundraising target of £1,000 .
But his appeal has captured the imagination of the British public with millions being raised for frontline NHS staff since its launch .
At midnight at the end of his 100th birthday , Captain Tom 's JustGiving page officially closed with some 1.52million people from around the world contributing a staggering final tally of just shy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made an honorary Colonel by the Queen to mark his birthday - has now encouraged people to continue to donate directly to NHS charities .
He said earlier on Thursday : `` My legs may be tired , but my mind is racing and I 'm hoping to be back very soon with other ways in which I can help people , help others .
`` Please always remember 'Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day ' . ''
Follow our blog for live updates about coronavirus Captain Tom , from Yorkshire , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charities Together , which will have distributed £20 million to good causes by the end of the week .
Chief executive Ellie Orton said : `` Captain Tom 's incredible dedication to our appeal has captured the hearts and minds of the UK , and rightly so - what he has achieved will make a lasting difference .
`` We can not thank him enough for all that he 's achieved and we wish him a very happy birthday , and look forward to continuing to ensure that what he 's done is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS staff and volunteers that are giving so much to their communities at the moment . ''
Earlier today the RAF staged a flypast in his honour to mark his 100th birthday .
He has received thousands of cards from well-wishers , including the Queen , and got a birthday message from the Prime Minister on Thursday .
Captain Tom said : `` Reaching 100 is quite something .
Reaching 100 with such interest in me and huge generosity from the public is very overwhelming .
`` People keep saying what I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually what you have done for me which is remarkable .
`` I felt a little frustrated and disappointed after I broke my hip and it knocked my confidence .
`` However , the past three weeks have put a spring back in my step .
I have renewed purpose and have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure , but I ca n't keep walking forever . ''
Speaking to the BBC , Captain Moore ’ s daughter , Hannah Ingram-Moore , confirmed the page 's closure tonight .
She said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Look , take a little rest now ’ .
But I think we know that he has touched the hearts of many people around the world .
“ He ’ s definitely engaged us all and given us hope and unity .
So , there will be legacy .
“ We , as a family , have come a long way in these last few weeks , and we are working hard to look at what is the future , what ’ s the future legacy , but he needs to have @ @ @ @ @ @

Some 1.5million people from around the world contributed to Captains Tom's JustGiving page, which was launched earlier this month with an initial target of just £1,000
Captain Tom Moore's incredible fundraising efforts have come to an end with the WWII veteran officially raising almost £33m for NHS charities.
The 100-year-old originally set out to walk 100 laps of his garden with a fundraising target of £1,000.
But his appeal has captured the imagination of the British public with millions being raised for frontline NHS staff since its launch.
At midnight at the end of his 100th birthday, Captain Tom's JustGiving page officially closed with some 1.52million people from around the world contributing a staggering final tally of just shy of £32.8m.
Captain Tom - who was made an honorary Colonel by the Queen to mark his birthday - has now encouraged people to continue to donate directly to NHS charities.
He said earlier on Thursday: "My legs may be tired, but my mind is racing and I'm hoping to be back very soon with other ways in which I can help people, help others.
"Please always remember 'Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day'."
Follow our blog for live updates about coronavirus
Image: PA) PA)
Captain Tom, from Yorkshire, was thanked and wished happy birthday by NHS Charities Together, which will have distributed £20 million to good causes by the end of the week.
Chief executive Ellie Orton said: "Captain Tom's incredible dedication to our appeal has captured the hearts and minds of the UK, and rightly so - what he has achieved will make a lasting difference.
"We cannot thank him enough for all that he's achieved and we wish him a very happy birthday, and look forward to continuing to ensure that what he's done is used to improve the lives of the NHS staff and volunteers that are giving so much to their communities at the moment."
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Earlier today the RAF staged a flypast in his honour to mark his 100th birthday.
He has received thousands of cards from well-wishers, including the Queen, and got a birthday message from the Prime Minister on Thursday.
Captain Tom said: "Reaching 100 is quite something. Reaching 100 with such interest in me and huge generosity from the public is very overwhelming.
"People keep saying what I have done is remarkable, however it's actually what you have done for me which is remarkable.
Image: PA) PA)
"I felt a little frustrated and disappointed after I broke my hip and it knocked my confidence.
"However, the past three weeks have put a spring back in my step. I have renewed purpose and have thoroughly enjoyed every second of this exciting adventure, but I can't keep walking forever."
Speaking to the BBC, Captain Moore’s daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore, confirmed the page's closure tonight.
She said: “We’re said, ‘Look, take a little rest now’. But I think we know that he has touched the hearts of many people around the world.
“He’s definitely engaged us all and given us hope and unity. So, there will be legacy.
“We, as a family, have come a long way in these last few weeks, and we are working hard to look at what is the future, what’s the future legacy, but he needs to have a little rest now.”


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thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Guess our mystery picture location and you could win a prize - how to enter

The Mirror Travel mystery picture competition for May has been revealed - can you guess where we are ?
Each month , we post a photo - all you need to do is work out where it is and you could win three superb illustrated DK Travel Guide books .
To give you a helping hand , we 'll be revealing clues here - so make sure to check back , and follow @ MirrorTravel and @ TravelEdNigel on Twitter for updates !
This month 's picture shows a lovely tropical island .
It 's a well-known tourist destination with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fabulous beaches .
The question for May - name the ISLAND .
CLUE 1 : It sounds like a small insect was keen to see this island .
THE PRIZE : The first correct answer chosen at random will win three beautifully illustrated DK Travel country or city guides of their choice , each up to a value of £19.99 .
For a full list of titles visit dk.co.uk .
HOW TO ENTER : When you think you 've guessed our mystery location , simply fill out the form below with your answer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are viewing this page on the Mirror app , you 'll need to enter via the desktop or mobile websites .
LAST MONTH 'S ANSWER : Our April picture showed the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh , the capita of Cambodia .
NB : Coronavirus restrictions mean prizes will be held in storage and sent out when they are lifted .
• None Competition closes at 23:59 on May 31 , 2019 .
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The Mirror Travel mystery picture competition for May has been revealed - can you guess where we are?
Each month, we post a photo - all you need to do is work out where it is and you could win three superb illustrated DK Travel Guide books.
To give you a helping hand, we'll be revealing clues here - so make sure to check back, and follow @MirrorTravel and @TravelEdNigel on Twitter for updates!
This month's picture shows a lovely tropical island. It's a well-known tourist destination with a rich history and a wealth of fabulous beaches.
The question for May - name the ISLAND.
CLUE 1: It sounds like a small insect was keen to see this island.
CLUE 2: Was Charles Dickens on baywatch here?
THE PRIZE: The first correct answer chosen at random will win three beautifully illustrated DK Travel country or city guides of their choice, each up to a value of £19.99. For a full list of titles visit dk.co.uk.
HOW TO ENTER: When you think you've guessed our mystery location, simply fill out the form below with your answer and details.
NB: If you are viewing this page on the Mirror app, you'll need to enter via the desktop or mobile websites.
LAST MONTH'S ANSWER: Our April picture showed the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. Correct answer: Cambodia.
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thedailymirror--2020-04-30--4 in 10 key workers get less than £10 per hour - time for a decent pay rise

Union leaders are demanding a pay rise for key workers helping the country through the crisis .
The call comes as figures show four in 10 key workers – around 3.7 million people – are paid less than £10 a hour .
To mark International Workers ’ Day this May Day , the TUC is launching its # ThankAWorker campaign .
People are being urged to praise frontline staff – such as an NHS worker , carer , bus driver or postie – through things such as posting a thank you video on social media .
TUC general secretary Frances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just worthy of gratitude , they should also get more money .
She said : “ Everyone who ’ s kept Britain going through this pandemic deserves a pay rise.
” At least 85 NHS staff and 23 in social care have died of the coronavirus .
The TUC says workers putting their lives at risk should be rewarded with fair pay and conditions .
An analysis by the union organisation found that once inflation is taken into account average public sector pay is £900 lower than it was in 2010 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show nurses and community nurses on NHS band five are over £3,000 worse off , some residential care workers are £1,900 down and ambulance drivers £1,605 .
In social care , seven in 10 staff earn less than £10 an hour .
One in four workers in adult social care is on a zero-hour contract .
Nurses in the UK earn an average of £11.63 an hour .
It ’ s £12.60 in Germany , £14.80 in Australia and £14.86 in Italy .
Our hospital support staff such as porters , cleaners and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on average .
The TUC is calling for the minimum wage to be increased from £8.72 an hour to £10 , a ban on zero-hours contracts , an increase in sick pay , and for outsourced workers to be brought back into the public sector .
Ms O ’ Grady said : “ Frontline workers are putting their health on the line to look after the rest of us .
They ’ re caring for the sick and vulnerable , getting us to work , keeping shelves stocked and vital services running .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministers to give key workers a proper thank you .
And that means getting money into their pockets now .
“ The Government must give all key workers the pay , conditions and respect they deserve.
” The call is being backed by almost all the major unions .
USDAW general secretary Paddy Lillis said : “ Millions of low-paid workers in supermarkets , distribution warehouses , food processing sites and home delivery operations have provided essential services ... through this crisis .
“ There must be lasting changes to the way society @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t be right that key workers in supermarkets , who are keeping communities fed , visit foodbanks to feed their own families.
” Unite chief Len McCluskey said : “ It ’ s time they receive their fair share of the wealth they create – decent pay alongside safe and secure work.
” He said Unite “ together with our sister unions the GMB and CWU ” want a “ new deal for all working people ” .
He added : “ There can be no going back to business as usual.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ The pandemic has made everyone recognise the debt we owe key workers .
“ When this is over , their extraordinary efforts must be properly rewarded .
“ A complete overhaul of the way society values its care workers is a priority.
” The Daily Mirror 's columnists have shared their personal stories of valued key workers who have made a difference in their lives as they stay home during the pandemic .
`` Andy the driver of the Number 78 hopper bus past my door has been doing a grand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Airedale General Hospital four times a day , via hill villages with no other public transport .
`` He and the rest of the North Yorkshire Council driving team have kept this service on the road throughout the lockdown , even when there were no passengers .
Thanks Andy , Steve and all the others taking turns behind the wheel . ''
`` Let ’ s hear it for the shelf-stackers and till operators .
Key workers such as Venetia in the Tesco where I buy food for me , my pregnant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smiley and helpful , the supermarket grafter ’ s calm demeanour is reassuring during the coronavirus plague .
`` Britain ’ s army of retail workers are horribly exposed in this health emergency , yet are often under-paid and under-appreciated .
But we ’ d starve without these quiet heroes . ''
`` Like many families in lockdown , we don ’ t get out much .
`` But when we do get out of our apartment building , I ’ ve noticed the communal areas , the lifts , doors and floors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is all down to the wonderful cleaners , who since the start of Covid-19 have showed up and played their part in keeping us safe .
Our cleaners are unsung heroes on the front line who deserve a pay rise for all their efforts . ''
Eva Simpson - 'They keep us all safe' '' My postman , Gary , has always been great .
Our local collection office closed , and the new one ’ s miles away , so he ’ ll only leave a card as a very last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and forth , trying several times to deliver them – he ’ s just thoughtful like that .
`` The whole street had a whip round for him , to say thanks for all he ’ s doing .
We raised quite a lot , and yet nowhere near what he deserves . ''
Brian Reade - 'Our link to the outside' '' Sean the postie turns up on our doorstep in all weathers , mostly in shorts .
`` During this crisis he ’ s had to work in a sorting office @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handle an increased number of parcels and deliver to houses where older people beckon him close for their only chat .
Sean and his colleagues are proving themselves to be emergency service workers and Royal Mail must give them pay and conditions to reflect that . ''
* Thanks to the staff at Charlotte House , Isleworth , for the love , care and support provided to the residents and their families .
They have never known Kit Perkins , my mother-in-law , as the person our family knows and loves , only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alheimzer ’ s ) .
However they all shower her with love and support as if she were a member of their own families .
Marion Perkins * A big thank you to all the crew serving the vulnerable not just of St Helens but round-about areas with groceries .
Our first order was delivered by one of our local celebrities , Johnny Vegas , who lifted the spirits of our neighbourhood .
Margaret Whittle * I would like to nominate my husband , Dennis Anderson .
He is a milkman , 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week , rain , snow or shine , coronavirus regardless .
Always cheery .
He ’ s a complete hero .
I couldn ’ t be prouder !
Jacqueline Anderson * We would like to nominate our son Tim Smith , along with his colleagues , who still work as mechanics for repairs for key workers ’ vehicles .
Tim is a service manager and auto technician at a DS Auto and Citroen garage in Crawley , Sussex .
Tim often works 12 or 13 hours a day and finds time to collect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are in lockdown as we are over 80 and to us he is a great unsung Superhero .
Reg and Betty Smith , Reigate , Surrey * We would like to nominate Steve Morcom , paramedic , of St Austell .
We have no family but Steve , an ex-colleague of Tony , has been doing our shopping once a week .
He has been our lifeline and we can not thank him enough for being there despite having his own teenage boys to look after , whilst still doing his shifts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trembeth of Penwithick , Cornwall * I don ’ t want to name any person in particular ; I sent a card to my local Hospital , the Salford Royal .
I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who is working through this pandemic .
They are all doing a fantastic job .
Neville Gregory , Salford * I want to thank our granddaughter Alex Cant .
Despite being a single mum to our 18-month-old great-grandson , she does 12hr shifts as a care home worker .
Mr and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thank my husband of 42 years for going to work at Sainsbury ’ s .
He is 65 and petrified of the virus due to his age and health issues .
He works Friday , Saturday and Sundays but has taken on an extra shift Tuesday .
So thank you , Chris .
Carol Remmer * I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone how proud I am of my wife Patricia , who is a HCA at Pinderfields Hospital A & E .
She is such a caring person and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thomas * I would like to thank Dan Myrie and Wayne Pemberton , who are my son ’ s support workers in our home .
They have kept him safe and well so that I can work in the NHS .
They are our superheroes .
Sharon Quennell * Thank my son and all prison staff as they seem to be forgotten turning up to protect society .
Thank you , Darren .
Gloria Taylor * I would like to say a huge thank you to Carolyn Stanway , manager of Nutten Stoven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She made the brave and intuitive decision to initiate lockdown for her residents 2 weeks before the Government directive .
Words can not express our gratitude enough .
Hilary Waite

Around 3.7 million of Britain's key workers are paid less than £10 an hour despite the coronavirus pandemic revealing just how important their hard work is
4 in 10 key worker heroes get less than £10 per hour - time for a decent pay rise
Union leaders are demanding a pay rise for key workers helping the country through the crisis.
The call comes as figures show four in 10 key workers – around 3.7 million people – are paid less than £10 a hour.
To mark International Workers’ Day this May Day, the TUC is launching its #ThankAWorker campaign.
People are being urged to praise frontline staff – such as an NHS worker, carer, bus driver or postie – through things such as posting a thank you video on social media.
TUC general secretary Frances O’Grady believes the workers are not just worthy of gratitude, they should also get more money.
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She said: “Everyone who’s kept Britain going through this pandemic deserves a pay rise.”
At least 85 NHS staff and 23 in social care have died of the coronavirus.
The TUC says workers putting their lives at risk should be rewarded with fair pay and conditions.
An analysis by the union organisation found that once inflation is taken into account average public sector pay is £900 lower than it was in 2010 when the Tories took power.
The figures show nurses and community nurses on NHS band five are over £3,000 worse off, some
residential care workers are £1,900 down and ambulance drivers £1,605.
In social care, seven in 10 staff earn less than £10 an hour.
One in four workers in adult social care is on a zero-hour contract.
Nurses in the UK earn an average of £11.63 an hour.
Image: EMPICS Entertainment) EMPICS Entertainment)
It’s £12.60 in Germany, £14.80 in Australia and £14.86 in Italy. Our hospital support staff such as porters, cleaners and healthcare assistants earn around £18,005 a year on average.
The TUC is calling for the minimum wage to be increased from £8.72 an hour to £10, a ban on zero-hours contracts, an increase in sick pay, and for outsourced workers to be brought back into the public sector.
Ms O’Grady said: “Frontline workers are putting their health on the line to look after the rest of us. They’re caring for the sick and vulnerable, getting us to work, keeping shelves stocked and vital services running.
“Now it’s time for ministers to give key workers a proper thank you. And that means getting money into their pockets now.
“The Government must give all key workers the pay, conditions and respect they deserve.” The call is being backed by almost all the major unions.
USDAW general secretary Paddy Lillis said: “Millions of low-paid workers in supermarkets, distribution warehouses, food processing sites and home delivery operations have provided essential services... through this crisis.
Image: Surrey Advertiser - Grahame Larter) Surrey Advertiser - Grahame Larter)
“There must be lasting changes to the way society views low-paid key workers. It can’t be right that key workers in supermarkets, who are keeping communities fed, visit foodbanks to feed their own families.”
Unite chief Len McCluskey said: “It’s time they receive their fair share of the wealth they create – decent pay alongside safe and secure work.”
He said Unite “together with our sister unions the GMB and CWU” want a “new deal for all working people”. He added: “There can be no going back to business as usual.”
Unison general secretary Dave Prentis said: “The pandemic has made everyone recognise the debt we owe key workers.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“When this is over, their extraordinary efforts must be properly rewarded.
“A complete overhaul of the way society values its care workers is a priority.”
The Mirror celebrates key workers
The Daily Mirror's columnists have shared their personal stories of valued key workers who have made a difference in their lives as they stay home during the pandemic.
Paul Routledge - 'Wheels keep turning'
"Andy the driver of the Number 78 hopper bus past my door has been doing a grand job.
"It goes from Skipton to Airedale General Hospital four times a day, via hill villages with no other public transport.
"He and the rest of the North Yorkshire Council driving team have kept this service on the road throughout the lockdown, even when there were no passengers. Thanks Andy, Steve and all the others taking turns behind the wheel."
Image: Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express) Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express)
Polly Hudson - 'Postie goes extra mile'
"Let’s hear it for the shelf-stackers and till operators. Key workers such as Venetia in the Tesco where I buy food for me, my pregnant daughter and her shielding hubby.
"Smiley and helpful, the supermarket grafter’s calm demeanour is reassuring during the coronavirus plague.
"Britain’s army of retail workers are horribly exposed in this health emergency, yet are often under-paid and under-appreciated. But we’d starve without these quiet heroes."
Kevin Maguire - 'Toiling in the aisles'
"Like many families in lockdown, we don’t get out much.
"But when we do get out of our apartment building, I’ve noticed the communal areas, the lifts, doors and floors have remained clean and disinfected.
"This is all down to the wonderful cleaners, who since the start of Covid-19 have showed up and played their part in keeping us safe. Our cleaners are unsung heroes on the front line who deserve a pay rise for all their efforts."
Eva Simpson - 'They keep us all safe'
"My postman, Gary, has always been great. Our local collection office closed, and the new one’s miles away, so he’ll only leave a card as a very last resort.
"He lugs parcels back and forth, trying several times to deliver them – he’s just thoughtful like that.
"The whole street had a whip round for him, to say thanks for all he’s doing. We raised quite a lot, and yet nowhere near what he deserves."
Brian Reade - 'Our link to the outside'
"Sean the postie turns up on our doorstep in all weathers, mostly in shorts.
"During this crisis he’s had to work in a sorting office where social distancing is almost impossible, handle an increased number of parcels and deliver to houses where older people beckon him close for their only chat.
Sean and his colleagues are proving themselves to be emergency service workers and Royal Mail must give them pay and conditions to reflect that."
Mirror readers' gratitude to key workers
* Thanks to the staff at Charlotte House, Isleworth, for the love, care and support provided to the residents and their families. They have never known Kit Perkins, my mother-in-law, as the person our family knows and loves, only as the new Kit (who has Alheimzer’s). However they all shower her with love and support as if she were a member of their own families. Marion Perkins
* A big thank you to all the crew serving the vulnerable not just of St Helens but round-about areas with groceries. Our first order was delivered by one of our local celebrities, Johnny Vegas, who lifted the spirits of our neighbourhood. Margaret Whittle
* I would like to nominate my husband, Dennis Anderson. He is a milkman, 20 years, serving customers six days a week, rain, snow or shine, coronavirus regardless. Always cheery. He’s a complete hero. I couldn’t be prouder! Jacqueline Anderson
* We would like to nominate our son Tim Smith, along with his colleagues, who still work as mechanics for repairs for key workers’ vehicles. Tim is a service manager and auto technician at a DS Auto and Citroen garage in Crawley, Sussex. Tim often works 12 or 13 hours a day and finds time to collect our medicines in his time off! We are in lockdown as we are over 80 and to us he is a great unsung Superhero. Reg and Betty Smith, Reigate, Surrey
* We would like to nominate Steve Morcom, paramedic, of St Austell. We have no family but Steve, an ex-colleague of Tony, has been doing our shopping once a week. He has been our lifeline and we cannot thank him enough for being there despite having his own teenage boys to look after, whilst still doing his shifts on the Ambulance. Pat and Tony Trembeth of Penwithick, Cornwall
* I don’t want to name any person in particular; I sent a card to my local Hospital, the Salford Royal. I just want to say a big thank you to everyone who is working through this pandemic. They are all doing a fantastic job. Neville Gregory, Salford
* I want to thank our granddaughter Alex Cant. Despite being a single mum to our 18-month-old great-grandson, she does 12hr shifts as a care home worker. Mr and Mrs Martyn Lambert
* Can I please thank my husband of 42 years for going to work at Sainsbury’s. He is 65 and petrified of the virus due to his age and health issues. He works Friday, Saturday and Sundays but has taken on an extra shift Tuesday. So thank you, Chris. Carol Remmer
* I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone how proud I am of my wife Patricia, who is a HCA at Pinderfields Hospital A&E. She is such a caring person and I love her so much. Robert Thomas
* I would like to thank Dan Myrie and Wayne Pemberton, who are my son’s support workers in our home. They have kept him safe and well so that I can work in the NHS. They are our superheroes. Sharon Quennell
* Thank my son and all prison staff as they seem to be forgotten turning up to protect society. Thank you, Darren. Gloria Taylor
* I would like to say a huge thank you to Carolyn Stanway, manager of Nutten Stoven Care Home, Holbeach, Lincs. She made the brave and intuitive decision to initiate lockdown for her residents 2 weeks before the Government directive. Words cannot express our gratitude enough. Hilary Waite


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Rugby League lands £16million Government cash injection to secure future

Rugby league has secured a £16million cash injection from the Government that secures its short-term future .
The sport had appealed to Parliament for help , citing the significant role it plays in its local communities .
The Government has agreed with that stance , confirming an emergency loan that will now be distributed around the sport and its clubs .
Secretary of State for Digital , Culture , Media and Sport Oliver Dowden said : “ This is a massive shot in the arm to secure the survival of rugby league .
We recognise that many RFL clubs operate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Without their ability to stage matches with spectators and despite the Government ’ s extensive economic package , the professional game has come very close to collapsing .
“ From my first sports visit as Secretary of State to Leigh Centurions , I could see how important these clubs are to the communities they serve .
“ They are the beating heart of their towns and cities , and their impact goes far beyond what happens on the pitch .
“ Sports across the board are facing unprecedented pressures , and we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ In this case we are intervening as an exception , not to save an individual business or organisation , but to protect an entire sport , the community it supports , the World Cup held here next year and its legacy for generations to come.
” The Government cited a number of community initiatives by clubs from the amateur game through to Super League during the coronavirus pandemic as reason for the move .
The RFL will now administer the funding , in partnership with Sport England and the Department for Digital @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All Super League , Championship and League One clubs based in England are eligible to apply , with further details on when the fund will open and how clubs can apply announced by the RFL in due course .
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer said : “ The RFL is grateful to the Government for understanding and acting on the case for the whole sport .
“ In these very tough times for the country and huge demands on Government , this is confirmation of why rugby league is important - our unique @ @ @ @ @ @ @ significant social impact in northern communities in particular .
“ Rugby league is not a wealthy sport but is rich in the things that matter most - outstanding sporting and life chances in often disadvantaged communities .
“ The effects of lockdown at the start of our season genuinely threatened the survival of our clubs at all levels and their ability to continue delivering those positive social and economic impacts .
“ This support enables the sport to survive , to reshape and to be ready to restart in this our 125th year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Cup next year and a legacy for our communities .
“ Watching and playing sport together , including rugby league , has a role to play in the nation ’ s recovery .
We are part of that national sporting landscape .
“ In the meantime , we continue to work at the heart of our communities , helping wherever we can.
” Steve Barclay , the Chief Secretary to the Treasury , added : “ Rugby league is a sport that makes a significant social impact in the communities it serves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we respond to the economic pressures resulting from Covid-19 .
“ The timing of the Rugby League World Cup next year will also be a fantastic opportunity to build on the sport ’ s strong track record within these communities , and is an opportunity that this Government ’ s support will ensure is delivered .
”

The sport had appealed to Parliament over the significant role it plays in local communities
Rugby league has secured a £16million cash injection from the Government that secures its short-term future.
The sport had appealed to Parliament for help, citing the significant role it plays in its local communities.
The Government has agreed with that stance, confirming an emergency loan that will now be distributed around the sport and its clubs.
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden said: “This is a massive shot in the arm to secure the survival of rugby league. We recognise that many RFL clubs operate on very tight financial margins.
“Without their ability to stage matches with spectators and despite the Government’s extensive economic package, the professional game has come very close to collapsing.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“From my first sports visit as Secretary of State to Leigh Centurions, I could see how important these clubs are to the communities they serve.
“They are the beating heart of their towns and cities, and their impact goes far beyond what happens on the pitch.
“Sports across the board are facing unprecedented pressures, and we are supporting them through wider Government measures.
“In this case we are intervening as an exception, not to save an individual business or organisation, but to protect an entire sport, the community it supports, the World Cup held here next year and its legacy for generations to come.”
The Government cited a number of community initiatives by clubs from the amateur game through to Super League during the coronavirus pandemic as reason for the move.
The RFL will now administer the funding, in partnership with Sport England and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
All Super League, Championship and League One clubs based in England are eligible to apply, with further details on when the fund will open and how clubs can apply announced by the RFL in due course.
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer said: “The RFL is grateful to the Government for understanding and acting on the case for the whole sport.
Image: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com) Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)
“In these very tough times for the country and huge demands on Government, this is confirmation of why rugby league is important - our unique selling point - the sport’s significant social impact in northern communities in particular.
“Rugby league is not a wealthy sport but is rich in the things that matter most - outstanding
sporting and life chances in often disadvantaged communities.
“The effects of lockdown at the start of our season genuinely threatened the survival of our clubs at all levels and their ability to continue delivering those positive social and economic impacts.
“This support enables the sport to survive, to reshape and to be ready to restart in this our 125th year. And to look to a home World Cup next year and a legacy for our communities.
“Watching and playing sport together, including rugby league, has a role to play in the nation’s recovery. We are part of that national sporting landscape.
“In the meantime, we continue to work at the heart of our communities, helping wherever we can.”
Steve Barclay, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, added: “Rugby league is a sport that makes a significant social impact in the communities it serves, which is even more important now as we respond to the economic pressures resulting from Covid-19.
“The timing of the Rugby League World Cup next year will also be a fantastic opportunity to build on the sport’s strong track record within these communities, and is an opportunity that this Government’s support will ensure is delivered.”


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Black and ethnic minority Brits are hit hardest by consequences of coronavirus

The consequences of the coronavirus are hitting black Britons harder , a study has found .
Deaths among black and minority ethnic ( BAME ) groups are disproportionately high - and some are also bearing the economic brunt of the lockdown , an analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has found .
Per capita deaths among the Black Caribbean population in English hospitals are three times those of white British people .
The study also found BAME men are more likely to be in jobs affected by the shutdown of large parts of the economy .
The report suggested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per capita than the white British majority , given the average age profile and geographic locations .
While many minority groups live disproportionately in cities such as London and Birmingham , which have more Covid-19 deaths , most are also younger on average than the population as a whole , which should make them less vulnerable .
But the study found that after accounting for differences in age , sex and geography , Black Caribbean deaths are still 1.7 times those of White British , Pakistani deaths are 2.7 times as high , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Ross Warwick , a research economist at IFS , said : `` Hospital deaths show clear disparities between ethnic groups in their mortality from Covid-19 .
`` For example , per capita Black Caribbean fatalities are nearly three times that of Black African and Pakistani groups , which are close to the population average .
`` However , when you account for the fact that most minority groups are relatively young overall , the number of deaths looks disproportionate in most ethnic minority groups . ''
The type of jobs where BAME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impact on their exposure to the virus or its economic consequences .
While in the population as a whole women are more likely to work in shutdown sectors , this is only the case for the white ethnic groups .
Bangladeshi men are four times as likely as white British men to have jobs in shuttered industries , due in large part to their heavy concentration in the restaurant sector , with Pakistani men nearly three times as likely , partly due to their concentration in taxi driving .
Black African and Black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely to be in shutdown sectors .
But those who continue to work are often in key frontline roles , at higher risk of exposure to the virus itself because of the jobs they perform .
More than 20 % of Black African women of working age are employed in health and social care roles .
Pakistani men are 90 % more likely to work in healthcare roles than their White British counterparts and while the Indian ethnic group makes up just 3 % of the working age population of England and Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doctors .
Another possible factor behind disproportionately high death rates could be underlying health problems - two-thirds of Bangladeshi men over aged 60 have a long-term condition that would put them at particular risk from infection .
Professor Lucinda Platt , from the London School of Economics and a member of the IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities panel , said : `` There are striking differences in economic vulnerability between ethnic groups .
`` Bangladeshi men are four times as likely as white British men to have jobs in shutdown industries , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; and household savings are lower than average among Black Africans , Black Caribbeans and Bangladeshis .
`` By contrast Indians and the largely foreign-born other white group do not seem to be facing disproportionate economic risks . ''
Meanwhile , concerns about the impact of Covid-19 on BAME medics and carers staff has led NHS England to identify them as being at potentially greater risk .
Professor Tim Cook , honorary professor in anaesthesia at the University of Bristol , said : `` The disproportionately high number of BAME health and social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so I welcome news that NHS England has recommended these individuals to be identified as potentially at greater risk .
`` Our analysis showed 63 % of healthcare workers who have died from coronavirus were BAME individuals . ''

Per capita deaths among the Black Caribbean population in English hospitals are three times those of white British people
Black and ethnic minority Brits are hit hardest by consequences of coronavirus
The consequences of the coronavirus are hitting black Britons harder, a study has found.
Deaths among black and minority ethnic (BAME) groups are disproportionately high - and some are also bearing the economic brunt of the lockdown, an analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies has found.
Per capita deaths among the Black Caribbean population in English hospitals are three times those of white British people.
The study also found BAME men are more likely to be in jobs affected by the shutdown of large parts of the economy.
The report suggested that minority groups should have fewer deaths per capita than the white British majority, given the average age profile and geographic locations.
While many minority groups live disproportionately in cities such as London and Birmingham, which have more Covid-19 deaths, most are also younger on average than the population as a whole, which should make them less vulnerable.
Image: EMPICS Entertainment) EMPICS Entertainment)
But the study found that after accounting for differences in age, sex and geography, Black Caribbean deaths are still 1.7 times those of White British, Pakistani deaths are 2.7 times as high, and Black African fatalities 3.5 times higher.
Ross Warwick, a research economist at IFS, said: "Hospital deaths show clear disparities between ethnic groups in their mortality from Covid-19.
"For example, per capita Black Caribbean fatalities are nearly three times that of Black African and Pakistani groups, which are close to the population average.
"However, when you account for the fact that most minority groups are relatively young overall, the number of deaths looks disproportionate in most ethnic minority groups."
Image: EMPICS Entertainment) EMPICS Entertainment)
The type of jobs where BAME workers are disproportionately represented also had an impact on their exposure to the virus or its economic consequences.
While in the population as a whole women are more likely to work in shutdown sectors, this is only the case for the white ethnic groups.
Bangladeshi men are four times as likely as white British men to have jobs in shuttered industries, due in large part to their heavy concentration in the restaurant sector, with Pakistani men nearly three times as likely, partly due to their concentration in taxi driving.
Black African and Black Caribbean men are both 50% more likely to be in shutdown sectors.
But those who continue to work are often in key frontline roles, at higher risk of exposure to the virus itself because of the jobs they perform.
More than 20% of Black African women of working age are employed in health and social care roles.
Pakistani men are 90% more likely to work in healthcare roles than their White British counterparts and while the Indian ethnic group makes up just 3% of the working age population of England and Wales, they account for 14% of doctors.
Image: EMPICS Entertainment) EMPICS Entertainment)
Another possible factor behind disproportionately high death rates could be underlying health problems - two-thirds of Bangladeshi men over aged 60 have a long-term condition that would put them at particular risk from infection.
Professor Lucinda Platt, from the London School of Economics and a member of the IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities panel, said: "There are striking differences in economic vulnerability between ethnic groups.
"Bangladeshi men are four times as likely as white British men to have jobs in shutdown industries, with Pakistani men nearly three times as likely; and household savings are lower than average among Black Africans, Black Caribbeans and Bangladeshis.
"By contrast Indians and the largely foreign-born other white group do not seem to be facing disproportionate economic risks."
Image: EMPICS Entertainment) EMPICS Entertainment)
Meanwhile, concerns about the impact of Covid-19 on BAME medics and carers staff has led NHS England to identify them as being at potentially greater risk.
Professor Tim Cook, honorary professor in anaesthesia at the University of Bristol, said: "The disproportionately high number of BAME health and social care workers dying from Covid-19 is striking, so I welcome news that NHS England has recommended these individuals to be identified as potentially at greater risk.
"Our analysis showed 63% of healthcare workers who have died from coronavirus were BAME individuals."


thedailymirror--2020-04-30--Angelina Jolie says Brad Pitt 'needs to be honest' amid Jennifer Aniston rumours

Angelina Jolie had seemingly had a dig at her ex Brad Pitt amid rumours that a romance is blossoming with Jennifer Aniston once again .
Brad and Jen have seen their relationship take huge strides forward in recent months , with the pair gushing over each other at the SAG Awards in February .
Despite no real evidence to confirm it , a number of media outlets have reported that Brad and Jen have been isolating together but it has been enough for Angelina to point out that honesty is one of the greatest attributes a parent can have .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hello magazine about the education of her children with Brad , when she seemingly had a sly dig at her 56-year-old ex husband .
Angelina has been keeping their six children with her during the coronavirus lockdown with some US media outlets reporting that this could be due to his reconciliation with Jennifer .
Angelina was giving a motivational talk about homeschooling when she slipped in her thoughts on how Brad should behave .
She said : `` We ’ re all locked in , we ’ re doing all right… Well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my view the most being out of school is of course , education , and the challenges of education . ''
Angelina went on to speak about what expectations should have for their parents and it was here that she said that Brad needs to be `` honest '' with his children .
She said : “ It is a lovely thing to discover that your children don ’ t want perfect .
They just want you honest .
And doing your best .
`` In fact , the more room they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the stronger they may become .
They love you .
They want to help you .
`` So in the end , it ’ s the team you build .
And in a way , they are raising you up too .
You grow together . ''
It has also been reported that Angelina is planning to make a documentary about her time with Brad , after spending 11 years with the Hollywood legend .
The documentary will allegedly reveal what went on behind the scenes in their marriage including spilling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have a story to sell ?
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Speculation has been mounting about Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie has had a dig at her ex when speaking about how they should act for their children
Angelina Jolie had seemingly had a dig at her ex Brad Pitt amid rumours that a romance is blossoming with Jennifer Aniston once again.
Brad and Jen have seen their relationship take huge strides forward in recent months, with the pair gushing over each other at the SAG Awards in February.
Despite no real evidence to confirm it, a number of media outlets have reported that Brad and Jen have been isolating together but it has been enough for Angelina to point out that honesty is one of the greatest attributes a parent can have.
The 44-year-old Maleficent actress was speaking to Hello magazine about the education of her children with Brad, when she seemingly had a sly dig at her 56-year-old ex husband.
Image: SAG / Turner) SAG / Turner)
Angelina has been keeping their six children with her during the coronavirus lockdown with some US media outlets reporting that this could be due to his reconciliation with Jennifer.
Angelina was giving a motivational talk about homeschooling when she slipped in her thoughts on how Brad should behave.
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She said: "We’re all locked in, we’re doing all right… Well, the two things that affect children from my view the most being out of school is of course, education, and the challenges of education."
Angelina went on to speak about what expectations should have for their parents and it was here that she said that Brad needs to be "honest" with his children.
She said: “It is a lovely thing to discover that your children don’t want perfect. They just want you honest. And doing your best.
"In fact, the more room they have to be great where you are weak, the stronger they may become. They love you. They want to help you.
Image: AFP/Getty Images) AFP/Getty Images)
"So in the end, it’s the team you build. And in a way, they are raising you up too. You grow together."
It has also been reported that Angelina is planning to make a documentary about her time with Brad, after spending 11 years with the Hollywood legend.
The documentary will allegedly reveal what went on behind the scenes in their marriage including spilling the beans on their love life.
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