thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Gove accepts he can't guarantee all teachers will be safe as schools row mounts

The row over reopening schools is mounting today after top Tory Michael Gove claimed he could `` guarantee '' teachers will be safe - but then immediately admitted they might catch coronavirus .
The Cabinet Office minister was grilled over the contradiction as anger mounts at the government 's plans to reopen schools in England from June 1 .
Asked if he could `` guarantee '' teachers will be safe when classrooms reopen , Mr Gove told the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show : `` Yes .
`` I talked to the chief scientific advisor yesterday for the government , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures - the R number , the rate of infection in the community overall - we ’ re confident that children and teachers will be safe.
” Yet grilled over his claim , Mr Gove then admitted he could not guarantee all teachers would be safe .
He said `` you can never eliminate risk '' and added : `` There is always , always , always , in any loosening of these restrictions , a risk of people catching the coronavirus . ''
Less than an hour before his comments , Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plan was `` balanced '' between keeping people safe and ensuring kids get an education .
He had told Sky News : “ The only way in which you can ensure that you don ’ t get Covid-19 is by remaining at home throughout and having no social contact with anyone .
`` We want to proceed in a balanced way in order to ensure children.. have the opportunity to be back in school , benefit from learning and as a result ensure their future can be more secure . ''
His comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government over plans to reopen schools to Years R , 1 and 6 in England from June 1 .
Leading unions say they can not yet support plans to bring back schools that early - until there is more scientific evidence it will be safe .
Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have all refused to back England 's plans - while Liverpool and Hartlepool have told schools to stay shut .
The government 's own guidance accepts that while classes will be split into groups of 15 , those 15 children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ apart .
Instead , if one of them gets Covid-19 the group of 15 will need to isolate at home for two weeks .
The government 's own advice also says there is `` mixed '' evidence on whether children pass on Covid-19 less than adults do .
And it warns there is only a `` low confidence '' that children are less likely than adults to be infected .
Scientific advice does make clear that children are far less at risk of becoming seriously ill or dying from Covid-19 .
But official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only priority children in school since the end of March - 47 `` teaching and educational professionals '' died with Covid-19 in England and Wales up to April 20 .
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Mr Gove was interrogated over his comments by the BBC 's Andrew Marr .
Asked repeatedly how he could `` guarantee '' teachers could be kept safe , he eventually accepted : `` The only way ever to ensure that you never catch coronavirus is to stay at home completely .
`` There is always , always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these restrictions , a risk of people catching the coronavirus .
“ The key thing is that we can make these workplaces safe .
`` You can never eliminate risk but as we know , as we 've heard , it is the case that it is extremely unlikely that any school is likely to be the source of a Covid outbreak.
” Last night Education Secretary Gavin Williamson appealed to teaching unions to find `` practical solutions '' to enable schools to reopen in England .
Talks on Friday between union reps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide assurance about the proposals .
But they ended with union leaders saying the advice had raised more more questions than answers .
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner today said she supported councils in trying to ensure their residents are safe .
She was asked by the BBC about city halls such as Liverpool , which are not planning to reopen schools to all pupils on June 1 .
Ms Rayner told the BBC 's Andrew Marr Show : `` The communication from the Government - in terms of the safety measures for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like the north east - has been patchy so the information has n't been there .
`` We believe the R rate is higher in those areas , in those regions , so therefore we want the Government to publish the science behind it and provide the support . ''
Pressed on Labour 's support for councils not wanting to reopen schools to all pupils , Ms Rayner said : `` I urge the Government to publish the science and to ensure testing and tracing is in place to safeguard .
`` Councils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe .
I support them in trying to do that . ''
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Rachel Reeves suggested schools should not return until the government ’ s ‘ test , trace and isolate ’ system is up and running .
She told Sky News : `` The anxiety that teachers and parents face , I think would be a lot less if we had that test , trace and isolate strategy in place . ''
The National Association of Head Teachers said reopening from June 1 `` is likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The union said in a statement : `` School leaders know their schools best .
`` Schools will have to make decisions about what they are safely able to do and when based on their own local risk assessments .
`` This may mean that schools are not able to open to all these year groups on the 1 June . ''
But World Health Organisation chief scientist Dr Swaminathan suggested school reopenings had not led to large outbreaks of Covid-19 in other countries so far .
She told the BBC : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been associated with events - where a lot of people gather , not in regular classrooms .
`` And it 's often been associated with an adult whose had the infection and has spread it . ''
Dr Swaminathan added that from what is currently known , it appears that `` children are less capable of spreading it , even if they get the infection .
`` And [ they ] certainly are at very low risk of getting ill from the disease '' .

Michael Gove claims he can 'guarantee' teachers will be safe, despite openly admitting they might get coronavirus
Michael Gove claims he can 'guarantee' teachers will be safe, despite openly admitting they might get coronavirus
The minister claimed he'd 'guarantee' teachers will be safe when England's primary schools start to open - but his claim fell apart when he admitted risk could never be eliminated
Michael Gove accepts he can't guarantee all teachers will be safe as schools row mounts
The row over reopening schools is mounting today after top Tory Michael Gove claimed he could "guarantee" teachers will be safe - but then immediately admitted they might catch coronavirus.
The Cabinet Office minister was grilled over the contradiction as anger mounts at the government's plans to reopen schools in England from June 1.
Asked if he could "guarantee" teachers will be safe when classrooms reopen, Mr Gove told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "Yes.
"I talked to the chief scientific advisor yesterday for the government, Patrick Vallance, and running through the figures - the R number, the rate of infection in the community overall - we’re confident that children and teachers will be safe.”
Yet grilled over his claim, Mr Gove then admitted he could not guarantee all teachers would be safe.
He said "you can never eliminate risk" and added: "There is always, always, always, in any loosening of these restrictions, a risk of people catching the coronavirus."
Image: BBC) BBC)
Less than an hour before his comments, Mr Gove had himself said the government's plan was "balanced" between keeping people safe and ensuring kids get an education.
He had told Sky News: “The only way in which you can ensure that you don’t get Covid-19 is by remaining at home throughout and having no social contact with anyone.
"We want to proceed in a balanced way in order to ensure children.. have the opportunity to be back in school, benefit from learning and as a result ensure their future can be more secure."
His comments will fuel a row between unions and the government over plans to reopen schools to Years R, 1 and 6 in England from June 1.
Leading unions say they cannot yet support plans to bring back schools that early - until there is more scientific evidence it will be safe.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have all refused to back England's plans - while Liverpool and Hartlepool have told schools to stay shut.
Image: BBC) BBC)
The government's own guidance accepts that while classes will be split into groups of 15, those 15 children cannot always be kept two metres apart.
Instead, if one of them gets Covid-19 the group of 15 will need to isolate at home for two weeks.
The government's own advice also says there is "mixed" evidence on whether children pass on Covid-19 less than adults do. And it warns there is only a "low confidence" that children are less likely than adults to be infected.
Scientific advice does make clear that children are far less at risk of becoming seriously ill or dying from Covid-19.
But official figures also show that - even with only priority children in school since the end of March - 47 "teaching and educational professionals" died with Covid-19 in England and Wales up to April 20.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Mr Gove was interrogated over his comments by the BBC's Andrew Marr.
Asked repeatedly how he could "guarantee" teachers could be kept safe, he eventually accepted: "The only way ever to ensure that you never catch coronavirus is to stay at home completely.
"There is always, always, always, in any loosening of these restrictions, a risk of people catching the coronavirus.
“The key thing is that we can make these workplaces safe.
"You can never eliminate risk but as we know, as we've heard, it is the case that it is extremely unlikely that any school is likely to be the source of a Covid outbreak.”
Last night Education Secretary Gavin Williamson appealed to teaching unions to find "practical solutions" to enable schools to reopen in England.
Talks on Friday between union reps and government scientific advisers were meant to provide assurance about the proposals.
But they ended with union leaders saying the advice had raised more more questions than answers.
Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner today said she supported councils in trying to ensure their residents are safe.
She was asked by the BBC about city halls such as Liverpool, which are not planning to reopen schools to all pupils on June 1.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Ms Rayner told the BBC's Andrew Marr Show: "The communication from the Government - in terms of the safety measures for areas like Greater Manchester, Liverpool, like the north east - has been patchy so the information hasn't been there.
"We believe the R rate is higher in those areas, in those regions, so therefore we want the Government to publish the science behind it and provide the support."
Pressed on Labour's support for councils not wanting to reopen schools to all pupils, Ms Rayner said: "I urge the Government to publish the science and to ensure testing and tracing is in place to safeguard.
"Councils want to make sure their citizens are safe. I support them in trying to do that."
Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Rachel Reeves suggested schools should not return until the government’s ‘test, trace and isolate’ system is up and running.
She told Sky News: "The anxiety that teachers and parents face, I think would be a lot less if we had that test, trace and isolate strategy in place."
The National Association of Head Teachers said reopening from June 1 "is likely to be unworkable in many cases." The union said in a statement: "School leaders know their schools best.
"Schools will have to make decisions about what they are safely able to do and when based on their own local risk assessments.
"This may mean that schools are not able to open to all these year groups on the 1 June."
But World Health Organisation chief scientist Dr Swaminathan suggested school reopenings had not led to large outbreaks of Covid-19 in other countries so far.
She told the BBC: "Where there have been it's been associated with events - where a lot of people gather, not in regular classrooms.
"And it's often been associated with an adult whose had the infection and has spread it."
Dr Swaminathan added that from what is currently known, it appears that "children are less capable of spreading it, even if they get the infection.
"And [they] certainly are at very low risk of getting ill from the disease".


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Line of Duty may not re-start filming until 2021 after series six halted

Impatient Line of Duty fans are set to face a very long wait until the highly anticipated sixth series hits our screens .
The high-paced police drama was due to make a return in September .
But the coronavirus outbreak halted filming four weeks in - and plunged writers into chaos .
There are currently no clear guidelines for when they will be able to get the cameras rolling again .
But now producer Jed Mercurio has conceded there is a good chance they wo n't be back on set this year .
Asked how confident he is that filming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrew Marr : `` I still think it ’ s something that is in doubt .
“ A lot of people are working very hard to come up with codes of practice within the TV industry .
“ Until testing , trace and isolate is put into place in wilder society it is going to be hard for anyone .
`` We can ’ t make productions in a bubble .
The cast and crew go home and mix with others - they can ’ t work in isolation . ''
Vicky McClure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kate Fleming , was also a guest on the Sunday morning show .
But she says they can only return when life is back to normal .
`` It was a blow , '' she said .
`` It was strange as we were on set and it was all unfolding .
`` It ’ s a massive blow for everybody but we will get back up and running when it ’ s safe .
`` We are desperate to get back but we can ’ t rush it .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe . ''
Adrian Dunbar , cop chief Superintendent Ted Hastings on the BBC series , is worried about the show 's future .
While he ca n't wait to get back into the role , he confessed he was a little `` worried '' about what might happen when it does eventually return .

ADRIAN DUNBAR SAYS HE'S LINE OF DUTY CAST CAN'T STOP EATING DURING BREAK FROM FILMING
ADRIAN DUNBAR SAYS HE'S LINE OF DUTY CAST CAN'T STOP EATING DURING BREAK FROM FILMING
Almost all TV production and filming has been halted, with schedules all thrown into chaos as a result - but the cameras may not start rolling again until next year
Line of Duty may not re-start filming until 2021 after series six halted
Impatient Line of Duty fans are set to face a very long wait until the highly anticipated sixth series hits our screens.
The high-paced police drama was due to make a return in September.
But the coronavirus outbreak halted filming four weeks in - and plunged writers into chaos.
There are currently no clear guidelines for when they will be able to get the cameras rolling again.
But now producer Jed Mercurio has conceded there is a good chance they won't be back on set this year.
Image: BBC/World Productions Ltd) BBC/World Productions Ltd)
Asked how confident he is that filming could re-start in 2020, he told Andrew Marr : "I still think it’s something that is in doubt.
“A lot of people are working very hard to come up with codes of practice within the TV industry.
“Until testing, trace and isolate is put into place in wilder society it is going to be hard for anyone.
"We can’t make productions in a bubble. The cast and crew go home and mix with others - they can’t work in isolation."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Vicky McClure, who plays hard hitting Detective Inspector Kate Fleming, was also a guest on the Sunday morning show.
But she says they can only return when life is back to normal.
"It was a blow," she said. "It was strange as we were on set and it was all unfolding.
"It’s a massive blow for everybody but we will get back up and running when it’s safe.
"We are desperate to get back but we can’t rush it. It’s got to be when it’s safe."
Adrian Dunbar, cop chief Superintendent Ted Hastings on the BBC series, is worried about the show's future.
While he can't wait to get back into the role, he confessed he was a little "worried" about what might happen when it does eventually return.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Inside story on Roy Keane and Andy Goram's fierce Man Utd hatred

Roy Keane cut a terrifying figure in his playing heyday with a fearsome reputation that made friend and foe wary .
Forget his high-profile confrontations with Patrick Vieira , Alan Shearer , and Gareth Southgate , and a shocking career-ending tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland , Keane took no prisoners in his own Manchester United dressing room either .
During lockdown plenty of stories have emerged of Keane ’ s rod-of-iron rule during his days as Old Trafford captain and how team-mates were cautious of falling foul of the demanding Irishman .
Most quivered when he was on the warpath .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ United player who stood up to the fiery midfielder and refused to be intimidated – goalkeeper Andy Goram .
Goram , in the last weeks of his contract at Motherwell , found himself at Old Trafford after a keeper crisis saw Fabien Barthez and Raimond van der Gouw both injured ahead of a crucial Champions League game at Bayern Munich .
That forced Sir Alex Ferguson to send an SOS to the former Rangers and Oldham star in March 2001 .
And when he arrived at United ’ s training ground on loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mood to welcome the five-time Scottish League champion and Ibrox legend .
Scottish international Goram recalled : “ Shark ’ s eyes .
Dead , devoid of emotion , glaring at me .
No handshake .
Welcome to Manchester United , Roy Keane-style .
“ The man who saw himself as the heartbeat of the Reds was giving me a message .
“ He just looked right through me as an embarrassed Steve McClaren , who at the time was Ferguson ’ s No.2 , tried to introduce the new on-loan keeper to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second I knew there was no point in me making an effort with Keane .
“ Roy had things that he stood by , things that framed his life , beliefs he clung to with a burning intensity .
Well , I had mine .
“ What he did to me on that first morning at work at the most famous football club in the world didn ’ t faze me .
It didn ’ t send me scurrying into my shell .
I just thought , ‘ F*** it .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this ’ .
“ Keane was a Celtic man , I was a Rangers man .
He didn ’ t like me .
End of story .
“ Fair enough .
After all , I ’ d done enough to make some Celtic fans dislike me in seven years at Ibrox .
There was to be no handshake .
Ever .
“ The truth is we didn ’ t exchange a civil word in the three months I was at Old Trafford .
“ From day one we had arguments on the training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was serious stuff .
He hated the sight of me .
“ However , I was 36 and I ’ d landed the move of my life in the twilight of my career .
“ Was I going to let one man ’ s sneering disdain for me wreck the experience ?
Forget it .
“ There were clashes between us .
One day in training , we were playing a game of eight-a-side and Keane and Luke Chadwick were up front for my team .
“ I always prided myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on being able to pick out a player from a distance , and that day I half-volleyed a peach right on to Chadwick ’ s foot .
“ The kid snatched at it and ballooned his volley over the bar .
Suddenly , I was the target of a volley of abuse from Keane .
‘ Hey you , give me the f*****g ball , ’ he screamed .
“ I replied , ‘ What , do you get the ball just because you ’ re Roy Keane ?
F*** off ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment on , and on the way off the field Gary Neville collared me .
‘ Goalie , ’ he said , ‘ we don ’ t talk to Roy like that down here .
We just don ’ t ’ .
It was a telling insight for me .
Of course I respected Keane as a player , but I couldn ’ t have that .
“ As far as I was concerned , the way he spoke to some of the players was bang out of order .
Many of them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him.
” Goram wasn ’ t , but his United adventure didn ’ t last long .
His two games – a 4-2 win against Coventry and 2-1 defeat at Southampton – both ended with him being substituted as United went on to win the Premier League title by 10 points from Arsenal .
Goram said : “ I was a Man United fan growing up so , to be able to walk out at Old Trafford – happy birthday !
And also play for Rangers , the two teams in my life @ @ @ @

EX-MAN UTD KEEPER ANDY GORAM OPENS UP ON ROY KEANE'S DISLIKE FOR HIM
EX-MAN UTD KEEPER ANDY GORAM OPENS UP ON ROY KEANE'S DISLIKE FOR HIM
EXCLUSIVE: Legendary former Manchester United skipper Roy Keane and his infamous temper met their match when goalkeeper Andy Goram signed on loan in 2001
Roy Keane cut a terrifying figure in his playing heyday with a fearsome reputation that made friend and foe wary.
Forget his high-profile confrontations with Patrick Vieira, Alan Shearer, and Gareth Southgate, and a shocking career-ending tackle on Alf-Inge Haaland, Keane took no prisoners in his own Manchester United dressing room either.
During lockdown plenty of stories have emerged of Keane’s rod-of-iron rule during his days as Old Trafford captain and how team-mates were cautious of falling foul of the demanding Irishman.
Most quivered when he was on the warpath.
But Keane met his match with one United player who stood up to the fiery midfielder and refused to be intimidated – goalkeeper Andy Goram.
Image: EMPICS Sport) EMPICS Sport)
Goram, in the last weeks of his contract at Motherwell, found himself at Old Trafford after a keeper crisis saw Fabien Barthez and Raimond van der Gouw both injured ahead of a crucial Champions League game at Bayern Munich.
That forced Sir Alex Ferguson to send an SOS to the former Rangers and Oldham star in March 2001.
And when he arrived at United’s training ground on loan, Celtic fan Keane was in no mood to welcome the five-time Scottish League champion and Ibrox legend.
Scottish international Goram recalled: “Shark’s eyes. Dead, devoid of emotion, glaring at me. No handshake. Welcome to Manchester United, Roy Keane-style.
“The man who saw himself as the heartbeat of the Reds was giving me a message.
“He just looked right through me as an embarrassed Steve McClaren, who at the time was Ferguson’s No.2, tried to introduce the new on-loan keeper to his volcanic captain.
Image: Man Utd via Getty Images) Man Utd via Getty Images)
“From that second I knew there was no point in me making an effort with Keane.
“Roy had things that he stood by, things that framed his life, beliefs he clung to with a burning intensity. Well, I had mine.
“What he did to me on that first morning at work at the most famous football club in the world didn’t faze me. It didn’t send me scurrying into my shell. I just thought, ‘F*** it. He’s not going to stop me enjoying this’.
“Keane was a Celtic man, I was a Rangers man. He didn’t like me. End of story.
“Fair enough. After all, I’d done enough to make some Celtic fans dislike me in seven years at Ibrox. There was to be no handshake. Ever.
“The truth is we didn’t exchange a civil word in the three months I was at Old Trafford.
“From day one we had arguments on the training pitch and didn’t get on. It was serious stuff. He hated the sight of me.
“However, I was 36 and I’d landed the move of my life in the twilight of my career.
“Was I going to let one man’s sneering disdain for me wreck the experience? Forget it.
“There were clashes between us. One day in training, we were playing a game of eight-a-side and Keane and Luke Chadwick were up front for my team.
“I always prided myself on the accuracy of my kicking, on being able to pick out a player from a distance, and that day I half-volleyed a peach right on to Chadwick’s foot.
“The kid snatched at it and ballooned his volley over the bar. Suddenly, I was the target of a volley of abuse from Keane. ‘Hey you, give me the f*****g ball,’ he screamed.
“I replied, ‘What, do you get the ball just because you’re Roy Keane? F*** off’.
“The atmosphere was icy from that moment on, and on the way off the field Gary Neville collared me. ‘Goalie,’ he said, ‘we don’t talk to Roy like that down here. We just don’t’. It was a telling insight for me. Of course I respected Keane as a player, but I couldn’t have that.
“As far as I was concerned, the way he spoke to some of the players was bang out of order. Many of them at Old Trafford were clearly s**t-scared of him.”
Goram wasn’t, but his United adventure didn’t last long.
His two games – a 4-2 win against Coventry and 2-1 defeat at Southampton – both ended with him being substituted as United went on to win the Premier League title by 10 points from Arsenal.
Goram said: “I was a Man United fan growing up so, to be able to walk out at Old Trafford – happy birthday! And also play for Rangers, the two teams in my life, brilliant.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Thug who spat in rail worker's face could be traced by ticket bought that day

A thug that spat in the face of rail worker who died with coronavirus could be traced by the ticket he bought just minutes before the attack .
Belly Mujinga , 47 , was assaulted by a man who identified himself as being infected with Covid-19 as she worked on the concourse at Victoria Station in London on March 21 .
Ms. Mujinga , a mum-of-one who had respiratory problems , died in Barnet Hospital on April 5 .
Only 10 people were allowed to attend her funeral .
Police are now trying to track down the thug who spat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe a train ticket bought on the day of the attack could help identify him .
While spitting is classed as common assault , detectives believe they be unable to conclusively prove that Mrs Mujinga caught the virus from the attacker .
Colleagues say the assailant - described as being in his mid to late 40s - would have been caught easily had the incident been reported straight away .
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here A supervisor on duty at the time did not immediately report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became aware of the incident weeks later .
A colleague told the Mail on Sunday : `` If the police had been called , they would have come straight away , and could have arrested the man inside the station .
`` Then , they had a one in ten chance of catching him .
Now it ’ s more like one in a thousand . ''
The heartbroken co-worker also of Mrs Mujina told the that she called her just hours before her death and gasped : `` Pray for me '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Ms. Mujinga 's family has topped £30,000 as her union issued demands over staff safety .
A GoFundMe initiative has received more than 1,700 individual donations following the shocked reaction to her death .
The Transport Salaried Staffs Association ( TSSA ) said many of its members were now fearful for their safety .
Officials contacted Ms Mujinga 's employers , Govia Thameslink Railway , on Thursday , calling for greater protection for workers .
The union said staff should continue to work in ticket offices and not be made to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proper protection .
Workers with underlying medical conditions should be stood down immediately , and any assault on staff should be investigated , the union added .
In an updated statement , British Transport Police ( BTP ) have confirmed they are looking for a man in connection with the incident .
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn said : `` I know the death of this member of staff has shocked many of us , and our thoughts remain with her family who are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We will always investigate any report of assault thoroughly when we receive it , and it 's vital for us to establish the full circumstances behind this incident .
`` We are conducting extensive inquiries to help us do so , including exploring possible CCTV opportunities and speaking to key witnesses . ''

British Transport Police are still attempting to find the man who assaulted Belly Mujinga, 47, as she worked on the concourse at Victoria Station on March 21
Thug who spat in rail worker's face could be traced by ticket bought that day
A thug who spat in the face of rail worker who died with coronavirus could be traced by the ticket he bought just minutes before the attack.
Belly Mujinga, 47, was assaulted by a man who identified himself as being infected with Covid-19 as she worked on the concourse at Victoria Station in London on March 21.
Ms. Mujinga, a mum-of-one who had respiratory problems, died in Barnet Hospital on April 5. Only 10 people were allowed to attend her funeral.
Police are now trying to track down the man who spat in Ms. Mujinga's face, and believe a train ticket bought on the day of the attack could help identify him.
While spitting is classed as common assault, detectives believe they may be unable to conclusively prove that Mrs Mujinga caught the virus from the attacker.
Colleagues say the assailant - described as being in his mid to late 40s - would have been easily caught had the incident been reported straight away.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Image: PA) PA)
A supervisor on duty at the time did not immediately report the incident to British Transport Police who only became aware of the incident weeks later.
A colleague told the Mail on Sunday: "If the police had been called, they would have come straight away, and could have arrested the man inside the station.
"Then, they had a one in ten chance of catching him. Now it’s more like one in a thousand."
The heartbroken co-worker also of Mrs Mujina told the that she called her just hours before her death and gasped: "Pray for me".
A fundraising campaign for the family for Ms. Mujinga's family has topped £30,000 as her union issued demands over staff safety.
Image: PA) PA)
A GoFundMe initiative has received more than 1,700 individual donations following the shocked reaction to her death.
The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said many of its members were now fearful for their safety.
Officials contacted Ms Mujinga's employers, Govia Thameslink Railway, on Thursday, calling for greater protection for workers.
The union said staff should continue to work in ticket offices and not be made to work on concourses, and should be given proper protection.
Image: PA) PA)
Workers with underlying medical conditions should be stood down immediately, and any assault on staff should be investigated, the union added.
In an updated statement, British Transport Police (BTP) have confirmed they are looking for a man in connection with the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Blackburn said: "I know the death of this member of staff has shocked many of us, and our thoughts remain with her family who are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers as they come to terms with their loss.
"We will always investigate any report of assault thoroughly when we receive it, and it's vital for us to establish the full circumstances behind this incident.
"We are conducting extensive inquiries to help us do so, including exploring possible CCTV opportunities and speaking to key witnesses."


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Petit names dream Premier League 5-a-side team - no Arsenal players included

It 's pretty impossible to name the ultimate dream 5-a-side Premier League team .
For one , there 's just too many talented stars in the English top-flight to whittle it down to five individuals , and secondly , players go in and out of form .
But for some fun , former Arsenal and Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has had a go at naming his dream Premier League 5-a-side team .
And we have to say , it 's pretty impressive .
The Frenchman 's team , which he shared with Mirror Sport , features no fewer than three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a City maestro - with no one from Arsenal nor Chelsea making the grade .
In goal Petit has picked arguably the best keeper in the world right now on current form , Liverpool 's Alisson .
The Brazilian shot-stopper has kept 10 clean sheets this season , the joint second most of anyone in the league , while the Reds have conceded the fewest goals , just 21 in total this campaign .
In defence Petit was split between two Liverpool stars : Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson , but in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Robertson has proven himself to be one of the greatest purchases of all time at just £8million , as he has progressed into arguably the world 's best left-back .
In midfield , Petit has gone attacking and has named Manchester City 's Kevin de Bruyne and United 's Bruno Fernandes .
De Bruyne would likely walk into most people 's dream 5-a-side team .
The Belgian 's vision , passing range and general grasp of the game means he is a cut above most players in world football .
On his day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is saying something .
Fernandes is perhaps a surprise inclusion , given he 's played just a handful of games in the Premier League since joining United from Sporting in January .
But the Portuguese has made quite the impression in this time , and was turning the Red Devils ' fortunes around before the coronavirus pandemic brought football to a standstill .
Manchester United are yet to taste defeat with Fernandes on the pitch , and were working towards a top-four finish .
Petit 's final player is a surprise inclusion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is it makes sense to pick an individual willing to do the 'donkey work ' too .
Roberto Firmino is the man the World Cup winner has picked to lead his line .
The Brazilian has gone under the radar for most of his career , but what he brings to Liverpool is truly unique and integral to their success .
He is the linchpin of Jurgen Klopp 's sensational Liverpool team : the man who kick-starts the Gegenpress , and who ties everything together up top .
A worthy inclusion .
* @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Mirror Sport tasked Emmanuel Petit with the job of naming his dream 5-a-side team compromised entirely of Premier League players. We think he did a pretty good job
It's pretty impossible to name the ultimate dream 5-a-side Premier League team.
For one, there's just too many talented stars in the English top-flight to whittle it down to five individuals, and secondly, players go in and out of form.
But for some fun, former Arsenal and Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has had a go at naming his dream Premier League 5-a-side team.
And we have to say, it's pretty impressive.
The Frenchman's team, which he shared with Mirror Sport, features no fewer than three Liverpool stars, one Manchester United player and a City maestro - with no one from Arsenal nor Chelsea making the grade.
Image: Philip Coburn) Philip Coburn)
In goal Petit has picked arguably the best keeper in the world right now on current form, Liverpool's Alisson.
The Brazilian shot-stopper has kept 10 clean sheets this season, the joint second most of anyone in the league, while the Reds have conceded the fewest goals, just 21 in total this campaign.
In defence Petit was split between two Liverpool stars: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson, but in the end plumped for the Scot.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
Robertson has proven himself to be one of the greatest purchases of all time at just £8million, as he has progressed into arguably the world's best left-back.
In midfield, Petit has gone attacking and has named Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne and United's Bruno Fernandes.
De Bruyne would likely walk into most people's dream 5-a-side team.
The Belgian's vision, passing range and general grasp of the game means he is a cut above most players in world football.
Image: Manchester City FC via Getty Ima) Manchester City FC via Getty Ima)
On his day he's City's best player, which is saying something.
Fernandes is perhaps a surprise inclusion, given he's played just a handful of games in the Premier League since joining United from Sporting in January.
But the Portuguese has made quite the impression in this time, and was turning the Red Devils' fortunes around before the coronavirus pandemic brought football to a standstill.
Image: PA) PA)
Manchester United are yet to taste defeat with Fernandes on the pitch, and were working towards a top-four finish.
Petit's final player is a surprise inclusion, although given how attacking his midfield is it makes sense to pick an individual willing to do the 'donkey work' too.
Roberto Firmino is the man the World Cup winner has picked to lead his line.
Image: Action Images via Reuters) Action Images via Reuters)
The Brazilian has gone under the radar for most of his career, but what he brings to Liverpool is truly unique and integral to their success.
He is the linchpin of Jurgen Klopp's sensational Liverpool team: the man who kick-starts the Gegenpress, and who ties everything together up top. A worthy inclusion.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Michael Gove claims almost all 'contact tracers' have been recruited within days

Almost all the `` contact tracers '' needed to monitor coronavirus have been recruited in less than a week , Michael Gove claimed today .
The Cabinet Office minister said 17,000 people have now been recruited for the vital 'test , track and trace ' programme that 's due to roll out this week .
It comes despite another Cabinet minister saying on Friday that the recruitment had only `` just started '' .
Brandon Lewis said only 1,500 people were in place as of early last week .
Yet Mr Gove claimed today : `` It ’ s now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been recruited for contact tracing so we ’ re on course to meet that target again . ''
He added : `` I have to praise the work of the Health Secretary Matt Hancock .
`` In the past people have seen Matt and the government set ambitious targets and said on testing 'that won ’ t be met ' - Matt met that target . ''
The government claimed to have met its target of more than 100,000 tests a day by the end of April - but only by counting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
The number also slipped back below 100,000 for several days afterwards .
It 's not clear how the government has managed to recruit 15,000 people in just a few working days .
The army of 'contact tracers ' will be crucial to nipping any new outbreaks of coronavirus in the bud as lockdown starts being eased .
The 15,000 call handlers and 3,000 clinical experts will work alongside a new NHS app , which will tell you if you 've come in close contact with Covid-19 .
People will be told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a test delivered to their home or a drive-through centre if they have been exposed .
Job adverts show the call handlers are being recruited by private firms and will be paid the over-25s ' minimum wage of £8.72 an hour .
They will be expected to use government track and trace software on their own laptop or PC .
Downing Street insisted plans were `` on course '' to have 18,000 contact tracers by the end of this week .
But some scientists have argued there will need to be far more @ @ @ @ @ @

Michael Gove claims more than 17,000 people have now been recruited for contact tracing
Michael Gove claims more than 17,000 people have now been recruited for contact tracing
Early last week there were just 1,500 - but the senior Tory today claimed there are now 17,000, many of them by private firms on minimum wage
Michael Gove claims almost all UK's 'contact tracers' have been recruited in less than a week
Almost all the "contact tracers" needed to monitor coronavirus have been recruited in less than a week, Michael Gove claimed today.
The Cabinet Office minister said 17,000 people have now been recruited for the vital 'test, track and trace' programme that's due to roll out this week.
It comes despite another Cabinet minister saying on Friday that the recruitment had only "just started".
Brandon Lewis said only 1,500 people were in place as of early last week.
Yet Mr Gove claimed today: "It’s now the case that more than 17,000 people have been recruited for contact tracing so we’re on course to meet that target again."
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He added: "I have to praise the work of the Health Secretary Matt Hancock.
"In the past people have seen Matt and the government set ambitious targets and said on testing 'that won’t be met' - Matt met that target."
The government claimed to have met its target of more than 100,000 tests a day by the end of April - but only by counting tests that hadn't yet been carried out. The number also slipped back below 100,000 for several days afterwards.
It's not clear how the government has managed to recruit 15,000 people in just a few working days.
The army of 'contact tracers' will be crucial to nipping any new outbreaks of coronavirus in the bud as lockdown starts being eased.
The 15,000 call handlers and 3,000 clinical experts will work alongside a new NHS app, which will tell you if you've come in close contact with Covid-19.
People will be told to stay in isolation, and/or get a test delivered to their home or a drive-through centre if they have been exposed.
Job adverts show the call handlers are being recruited by private firms and will be paid the over-25s' minimum wage of £8.72 an hour.
They will be expected to use government track and trace software on their own laptop or PC.
Downing Street insisted plans were "on course" to have 18,000 contact tracers by the end of this week.
But some scientists have argued there will need to be far more than 18,000 human contact tracers.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Robert Wagner insists he didn't kill Natalie Wood in harrowing new interview

Accused actor Robert Wagner has maintained his innocence after going in front of the camera .
Hollywood star Natalie Wood tragically drowned in 1981 , but to this day her death remains a mystery .
She was found floating facedown in the Pacific Ocean despite her legendary fear of water - and still now we do n't know what happened .
Now , many years later , the case into Wood ’ s death – which was reopened in 2011 – is still making headlines .
Robert , 90 , has been named as a 'person of interest ' in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four decades after it happened .
But in a rare interview , he insists he did not take the star 's life .
He spoke with daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner on HBO documentary Natalie Wood : What Remains Behind , via PEOPLE .
Natasha believes he did not kill her mother that night nearly 40 years ago .
He said : `` She said that because she knows me and she knows that I never would have done anything to hurt her mother .
`` That night has gone through my mind so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to look for her , he saw that both the dinghy and his wife were gone .
`` Nobody heard anything , '' Robert , who raised Natasha and her sisters Katie and Courtney , tells her .
Natasha , who was 11 when Natalie died at the age of 43 , has ruled out any suggestion of his involvement .
`` I think there was a thorough investigation and I am completely satisfied , '' she has said .
`` All I know is that nobody loved my mum more than my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything he would have given his life for her .
And that 's a fact . ''
Robert was on board the yacht , along with Captain Dennis Davern and Natalie 's friend and fellow actor Christopher Walken .
Natalie , who starred in films including West Side Story , Miracle on 34th Street and Rebel Without A Cause , drowned off Catalina Island in California .
She was found in the water wearing a red jacket and night dress .
Near where she was found the 13-foot inflatable dinghy belonging to Splendour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ignition key was switched to off , the gearshift was in neutral , and the oars were up in a locked position .
The death was ruled as an accident following a two-week investigation , but the case was reopened by LA County Sheriff 's Department in 2011 .
The case has gripped America ever since and remains a mystery .

CAPTAIN OF BOAT NATALIE WOOD WAS LAST SEEN ON SPEAKS OUT
CAPTAIN OF BOAT NATALIE WOOD WAS LAST SEEN ON SPEAKS OUT
The actress, who starred in movies West Side Story and Rebel Without A Cause, drowned off the coast of Catalina Island in California - and her husband has been accused of involvement
Accused actor Robert Wagner has maintained his innocence after going in front of the camera.
Hollywood star Natalie Wood tragically drowned in 1981, but to this day her death remains a mystery.
She was found floating facedown in the Pacific Ocean despite her legendary fear of water - and still now we don't know what happened.
Now, many years later, the case into Wood’s death – which was reopened in 2011 – is still making headlines.
Robert, 90, has been named as a 'person of interest' in the tragic death of his wife almost four decades after it happened.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
But in a rare interview, he insists he did not take the star's life.
He spoke with daughter Natasha Gregson Wagner on HBO documentary Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind, via PEOPLE.
Natasha believes he did not kill her mother that night nearly 40 years ago.
He said: "She said that because she knows me and she knows that I never would have done anything to hurt her mother.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"That night has gone through my mind so many times."
When he went to look for her, he saw that both the dinghy and his wife were gone. "Nobody heard anything," Robert, who raised Natasha and her sisters Katie and Courtney, tells her.
Natasha, who was 11 when Natalie died at the age of 43, has ruled out any suggestion of his involvement.
"I think there was a thorough investigation and I am completely satisfied," she has said.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
"All I know is that nobody loved my mum more than my stepdad, so if he had heard anything he would have given his life for her. And that's a fact."
Robert was on board the yacht, along with Captain Dennis Davern and Natalie's friend and fellow actor Christopher Walken.
Natalie, who starred in films including West Side Story, Miracle on 34th Street and Rebel Without A Cause, drowned off Catalina Island in California. She was found in the water wearing a red jacket and night dress.
Near where she was found the 13-foot inflatable dinghy belonging to Splendour washed up on the rocks.
Image: Mirrorpix) Mirrorpix)
The ignition key was switched to off, the gearshift was in neutral, and the oars were up in a locked position.
The death was ruled as an accident following a two-week investigation, but the case was reopened by LA County Sheriff's Department in 2011.
The case has gripped America ever since and remains a mystery.


thedailymirror--2020-05-17--Coronavirus 'did not come from wild animal market in Wuhan,' study claims

Claims that coronavirus came from a wild animal market have been challenged by a new study , it is reported .
China has always insisted that the outbreak began in a so-called wet market in Wuhan , where live animals were being sold .
But analysis of data by an expert scientist points to the virus having been taken into the market by someone already carrying the disease , according to the Mail on Sunday .
Alina Chan , a molecular biologist , and Shing Zhan , an evolutionary biologist told them : `` The publicly available genetic data does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus at the market . ''
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog here Health authorities in Beijing believe the virus came from an animal in Huanan market , Wuhan .
The market was closed by officials a day after the World Health Organisation was informed .
It is believed samples from animals were taken but results have not been shared , even now .
Guan Yi , a University of Hong Kong expert , said : `` The crime scene was completely gone .
`` How can we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earlier this month the World Health Organisation said the `` focus of the research '' was on transmission from animals .
Donald Trump has previously claimed he had “ seen evidence ” that Covid-19 came from a lab .
He declined to describe the evidence , but his remarks will ratchet up tensions with Beijing over the origins of the deadly disease .
US Secretary of State , Mike Pompeo , also claimed earlier this month that there was “ enormous evidence ” coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory .
Boris Johnson ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ There are clearly questions that need to be answered about the origin and spread of the virus , not least so we can ensure that we are best prepared for future global pandemics .
“ This work will need to be done with all of our international partners .
”

Expert analysis of data reportedly points to the virus having been taken into the market by someone already carrying the disease despite the fact health authorities in China insist it came from an animal
Coronavirus 'did not come from wild animal market in Wuhan,' study claims
Claims that coronavirus came from a wild animal market have been challenged by a new study, it is reported.
China has always insisted that the outbreak began in a so-called wet market in Wuhan, where live animals were being sold.
But analysis of data by an expert scientist points to the virus having been taken into the market by someone already carrying the disease, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Alina Chan, a molecular biologist, and Shing Zhan, an evolutionary biologist told them: "The publicly available genetic data does not point to cross-species transmission of the virus at the market."
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog here
Health authorities in Beijing believe the virus came from an animal in Huanan market, Wuhan.
The market was closed by officials a day after the World Health Organisation was informed.
It is believed samples from animals were taken but results have not been shared, even now.
Guan Yi, a University of Hong Kong expert, said: "The crime scene was completely gone.
"How can we solve a case without evidence?"
Earlier this month the World Health Organisation said the "focus of the research" was on transmission from animals.
Donald Trump has previously claimed he had “seen evidence” that Covid-19 came from a lab.
He declined to describe the evidence, but his remarks will ratchet up tensions with Beijing over the origins of the deadly disease.
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, also claimed earlier this month that there was “enormous evidence” coronavirus originated in a Chinese laboratory.
Boris Johnson ’s official spokesman has previously said: “There are clearly questions that need to be answered about the origin and spread of the virus, not least so we can ensure that we are best prepared for future global pandemics.
“This work will need to be done with all of our international partners.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Rugby league star Luis Johnson hails 'true survivor' dad after Covid-19 recovery

Warrington star Luis Johnson admits he ’ s in awe of his dad ’ s amazing coronavirus recovery .
The forward , 21 , has spent the past seven weeks dreading every phone call in case it was bad news .
Dad Errol , a former Leeds and Bradford Northern player , was so ill he was put into a coma for three weeks .
At one point he was given only a 20 per cent chance of surviving and spent almost two months on a ventilator in Leeds ’ St James ’ Hospital .
But on Sunday , Errol @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ovation by nurses , doctors and hospital staff as he was wheeled out of intensive care and onto a normal ward .
Johnson said : “ He really is the strongest person I know , a fighter and the true definition of a Covid-19 survivor .
`` It has been so hard , especially not being allowed to go into hospital to see him .
It is such a massive relief .
“ I ’ ve spoken to him and he can ’ t remember much but he ’ s so happy that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in intensive care at the hospital and survive.
” Nurses provided Luis and his family with video of the moving moment when Errol was saluted as he was moved into a normal ward .
Sister Kiana , who lives with her dad , said : “ They told us to expect the worst at one point , so it has been an awful time .
“ I would do anything for my dad but the hardest thing has not being able to see him or see the rest of my family for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have told him they didn ’ t expect to see him get this far so it ’ s amazing he isn ’ t on a ventilator or in need of oxygen any more.
” Errol , who played for Leeds and Bradford in the late 1980s and early 90s , had no underlying health issues before falling ill in March .
Kiana said : “ Originally he thought he had food poisoning but then he got a bit of a fever , there was loss of appetite and breathing problems so I phoned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s been in ever since .
“ It depends on his strength and recovery when he can come home but the nurses say he is very determined to get well.
” Johnson , who is recovering after surgery on a torn hamstring , added : “ We want to thank the hospital staff so much .
“ We really appreciate what they have done for dad.
” Johnson is facing a four-month lay-off and said : “ The first few weeks when I was on crutches were hard but for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do plenty of rehab .
”

EXCLUSIVE: Warrington forward tells of his relief after dad Errol, a former Leeds and Bradford Northern player, survives longest spell in intensive care at local hospital
Warrington star Luis Johnson admits he’s in awe of his dad’s amazing coronavirus recovery.
The forward, 21, has spent the past seven weeks dreading every phone call in case it was bad news.
Dad Errol, a former Leeds and Bradford Northern player, was so ill he was put into a coma for three weeks.
At one point he was given only a 20 per cent chance of surviving and spent almost two months on a ventilator in Leeds’ St James’ Hospital.
But on Sunday, Errol, 51, was given a standing ovation by nurses, doctors and hospital staff as he was wheeled out of intensive care and onto a normal ward.
Image: luisjohnson99/Instagram) luisjohnson99/Instagram)
Johnson said: “He really is the strongest person I know, a fighter and the true definition of a Covid-19 survivor.
"It has been so hard, especially not being allowed to go into hospital to see him. It is such a massive relief.
“I’ve spoken to him and he can’t remember much but he’s so happy that he’s the longest person to be in intensive care at the hospital and survive.”
Nurses provided Luis and his family with video of the moving moment when Errol was saluted as he was moved into a normal ward.
Sister Kiana, who lives with her dad, said: “They told us to expect the worst at one point, so it has been an awful time.
“I would do anything for my dad but the hardest thing has not being able to see him or see the rest of my family for support during lockdown.
“The doctors have told him they didn’t expect to see him get this far so it’s amazing he isn’t on a ventilator or in need of oxygen any more.”
Errol, who played for Leeds and Bradford in the late 1980s and early 90s, had no underlying health issues before falling ill in March.
Image: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com) Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)
Kiana said: “Originally he thought he had food poisoning but then he got a bit of a fever, there was loss of appetite and breathing problems so I phoned for an ambulance on March 28 and he’s been in ever since.
“It depends on his strength and recovery when he can come home but the nurses say he is very determined to get well.”
Johnson, who is recovering after surgery on a torn hamstring, added: “We want to thank the hospital staff so much.
“We really appreciate what they have done for dad.”
Johnson is facing a four-month lay-off and said: “The first few weeks when I was on crutches were hard but for the past month I’ve been able to do plenty of rehab.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Cafe owner prepares for post-lockdown by separating tables with shower curtains

A cafe owner preparing for life after lockdown has separated his tables using 35 shower curtains .
Francini Osorio , 48 , has spent £2000 giving his business a makeover with the transparent plastic screens .
He hopes the shower curtains will protect his customers from coronavirus once the government gives him the green light to reopen .
The dad-of-one had separated all 16 indoor tables and also bought air purifying machines .
Francini said : `` We decided to brighten up the whole place and refresh the whole concept , while making sure it will be safe once we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic , read our liveblog HERE .
`` It came to my mind to try to ease the problems we have by creating an environment with the curtains .
`` I know it 's a little bit weird to come into a cafe full of shower curtains because we are not used to that type of environment .
`` But the way things are I do n't know what else to do .
“ Everybody has to reinvent themselves and what I 'm trying to do is to survive really .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colombia in Worcester will also wear gloves and masks to clean and serve tables .
Hand sanitiser will also be placed at the entrance for customers to use .
Francini believes up to 90 per cent of businesses in his city could close if the government does not relax the 2m rule .
He added : `` We believe we are very creative , we are survivors .
We are doing all we can to stay in operation .
`` I am desperate to carry on because we need to generate an income @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people who depend on our business . ''

Francini Osorio, 48, has spent £2000 giving his business a makeover with the transparent plastic screens, which he hopes will protect customers from coronavirus
A cafe owner preparing for life after lockdown has separated his tables using 35 shower curtains.
Francini Osorio, 48, has spent £2000 giving his business a makeover with the transparent plastic screens.
He hopes the shower curtains will protect his customers from coronavirus once the government gives him the green light to reopen.
The dad-of-one had separated all 16 indoor tables and also bought air purifying machines.
Francini said: "We decided to brighten up the whole place and refresh the whole concept, while making sure it will be safe once we can reopen.
For the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, read our liveblog HERE.
Image: Francini Osorio / SWNS.COM) Francini Osorio / SWNS.COM)
"It came to my mind to try to ease the problems we have by creating an environment with the curtains.
"I know it's a little bit weird to come into a cafe full of shower curtains because we are not used to that type of environment.
"But the way things are I don't know what else to do.
“Everybody has to reinvent themselves and what I'm trying to do is to survive really."
Image: Francini Osorio / SWNS.COM) Francini Osorio / SWNS.COM)
Staff at the Francini Cafe De Colombia in Worcester will also wear gloves and masks to clean and serve tables.
Hand sanitiser will also be placed at the entrance for customers to use.
Francini believes up to 90 per cent of businesses in his city could close if the government does not relax the 2m rule.
He added: "We believe we are very creative, we are survivors. We are doing all we can to stay in operation.
"I am desperate to carry on because we need to generate an income to live,
to pay our staff and people who depend on our business."


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Queen could be hit by £18 million losses as lockdown blows hole in royal budget

The royal budget could lose millions of pounds in revenue while residences remain closed to tourists during the coronavirus crisis , it has been reported .
Members of staff in the royal household face pay freezes and projects have been halted amid the closures .
These include Buckingham Palace , which usually welcomes visitors during summers when the Queen is at Balmoral .
The Sun newspaper reports Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel - the most senior official of the royal household - has warned staff that income is expected to fall by a third this year leaving reported losses of £17.8m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our live blog HERE .
In an email to staff seen by the newspaper , the Lord Chamberlain said the royal household was `` not immune '' to the impact of the pandemic .
All but essential expenditure has been suspended , a recruitment freeze has been implemented and the annual pay review has been paused , he reportedly told staff .
According to The Sun , he said in the email : `` We must therefore assume it could still be many weeks , if not months , before we are able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` There are undoubtedly very difficult times ahead and we realise many of you will be concerned . ''
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said : `` The whole country is very likely to be impacted financially by coronavirus and the royal household is no exception .
`` However , the time to address this issue will be when the full impact of all the implications of the current situation is clearer .
`` At the moment the attention of the royal household is on ensuring it follows all the guidelines and supports the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was last week confirmed Buckingham Palace would remain shut to visitors for the remainder of the year , while those who have booked to explore the Queen 's London home will be refunded .
The 94-year-old monarch has been staying at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh and is expected to remain there for the foreseeable future .
Betweeen July and September , while the Queen is usually away at Balmoral , thousands of tourists descend on the Palace for the annual opening of its state rooms to the public .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time it will be staying shut during the summer months since it first opened its doors in 1993 .
The Royal Collection Trust said it had taken the decision because of the difficulty ensuring the public 's safety during the coronavirus pandemic .
Frogmore House in Windsor and the Prince of Wales 's London base Clarence House will also remain closed in 2020 .
Garden parties and investitures at the Palace have already been cancelled , Trooping the Colour will not take place in its normal form and the royals have swapped public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out their duties while working from home .

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Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel - the most senior official of the royal household - has warned staff that income is expected to fall by a third this year with pay freezes likely
Queen 'could be hit by £18m losses' as coronavirus lockdown blows hole in royal budget
The royal budget could lose millions of pounds in revenue while residences remain closed to tourists during the coronavirus crisis, it has been reported.
Members of staff in the royal household face pay freezes and projects have been halted amid the closures.
These include Buckingham Palace, which usually welcomes visitors during summers when the Queen is at Balmoral.
The Sun newspaper reports Lord Chamberlain Earl Peel - the most senior official of the royal household - has warned staff that income is expected to fall by a third this year leaving reported losses of £17.8m.
For updates on coronavirus, follow our live blog HERE.
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
In an email to staff seen by the newspaper, the Lord Chamberlain said the royal household was "not immune" to the impact of the pandemic.
All but essential expenditure has been suspended, a recruitment freeze has been implemented and the annual pay review has been paused, he reportedly told staff.
According to The Sun, he said in the email: "We must therefore assume it could still be many weeks, if not months, before we are able to return to business as usual.
"There are undoubtedly very difficult times ahead and we realise many of you will be concerned."
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: "The whole country is very likely to be impacted financially by coronavirus and the royal household is no exception.
"However, the time to address this issue will be when the full impact of all the implications of the current situation is clearer.
Image: PA) PA)
"At the moment the attention of the royal household is on ensuring it follows all the guidelines and supports the national effort in combatting Covid-19."
It was last week confirmed Buckingham Palace would remain shut to visitors for the remainder of the year, while those who have booked to explore the Queen's London home will be refunded.
The 94-year-old monarch has been staying at Windsor Castle with the Duke of Edinburgh and is expected to remain there for the foreseeable future.
Betweeen July and September, while the Queen is usually away at Balmoral, thousands of tourists descend on the Palace for the annual opening of its state rooms to the public.
It is believed to be the first time it will be staying shut during the summer months since it first opened its doors in 1993.
The Royal Collection Trust said it had taken the decision because of the difficulty ensuring the public's safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
Frogmore House in Windsor and the Prince of Wales's London base Clarence House will also remain closed in 2020.
Garden parties and investitures at the Palace have already been cancelled, Trooping the Colour will not take place in its normal form and the royals have swapped public appearances for video calls as they carry out their duties while working from home.


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Evander Holyfield fires Mike Tyson warning shot as he targets trilogy fight

Evander Holyfield has fired a warning to Mike Tyson as clamour grows for a trilogy rematch , saying : `` If someone thinks they going to hit me , I do n't want them to think I ai n't going to hit them back . ''
Amid talk of a charity bout between the two former undisputed heavyweight champions , Holyfield has insisted that there has to be no winner , no loser - and nobody going for a knockout .
But the 57-year-old has warned he will be `` in great shape '' as he targets Tyson , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in their 1997 rematch after Holyfield had won their first fight the previous year .
Another former heavyweight champion , 48-year-old Shannon Briggs , has claimed that he and 53-year-old Tyson have already agreed to an exhibition fight .
Holyfield admits his negotiations are not as far down the line , but has made it clear he wants it to happen .
`` Mike and I talked once about this and from that point on his people have spoken to my people , '' Holyfield told the Daily Mail .
`` We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at an agreement but there have been conversations .
`` There are some big people from different countries who would like for us to do it .
`` My whole thing is , 'Yes , if there is a way we can do it , then do it ' .
`` Me being me and Mike being who Mike is , I know it could be something big . ''
Holyfield said Tyson will have to rein in his instincts - but warned he will be in no mood to back down if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could be worked out then there has to be an understanding that there can be none of this other stuff that happens ( with Tyson ) , '' said Holyfield .
`` Ai n't nobody getting a decision or win or lose or going for knockouts .
Exhibition .
`` I did n't really want to get back in the ring because I always said when I stop I will stop .
But an exhibition , that is different .
`` I am not killing myself for nobody .
I ai n't looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than three , three-minute rounds .
We do it in an appropriate way .
`` But I am going to be in great shape .
And if someone thinks they going to hit me , I do n't want them to think I ai n't going to hit them back .
I do n't know if it will be Mike .
If it do n't work then it were n't meant to be . ''
Tyson has looked in good shape recently in videos shared on social media of his training sessions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can jump rope , hit speed bags , pads - but these things do n't hit him back .
`` I have never been very good at hand pads and bags and tricks .
`` But as my coach always said , 'When people start getting hit they do n't know if they want to be there ' .
That is what boxing is really about . ''
Holyfield also opened the door to a rematch with Lennox Lewis , who took his undisputed crown in 1999 .
`` If Lennox and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why not ? ''
Holyfield said .

Amid talk of charity fight between two former undisputed heavyweight champions, Holyfield tells Tyson he won't back down if things get tasty
Evander Holyfield has fired a warning to Mike Tyson as clamour grows for a trilogy rematch, saying: "If someone thinks they going to hit me, I don't want them to think I ain't going to hit them back."
Amid talk of a charity bout between the two former undisputed heavyweight champions, Holyfield has insisted that there has to be no winner, no loser - and nobody going for a knockout.
But the 57-year-old has warned he will be "in great shape" as he targets Tyson, who infamously bit part of his ear off in their 1997 rematch after Holyfield had won their first fight the previous year.
Another former heavyweight champion, 48-year-old Shannon Briggs, has claimed that he and 53-year-old Tyson have already agreed to an exhibition fight.
Holyfield admits his negotiations are not as far down the line, but has made it clear he wants it to happen.
Image: AFP) AFP)
"Mike and I talked once about this and from that point on his people have spoken to my people," Holyfield told the Daily Mail.
"We are not at a point where we are at an agreement but there have been conversations.
"There are some big people from different countries who would like for us to do it.
"My whole thing is, 'Yes, if there is a way we can do it, then do it'.
"Me being me and Mike being who Mike is, I know it could be something big."
Holyfield said Tyson will have to rein in his instincts - but warned he will be in no mood to back down if things get tasty.
"If it could be worked out then there has to be an understanding that there can be none of this other stuff that happens (with Tyson)," said Holyfield.
"Ain't nobody getting a decision or win or lose or going for knockouts. Exhibition.
Image: Michael Buckner/Variety/REX/Shutterstock) Michael Buckner/Variety/REX/Shutterstock)
"I didn't really want to get back in the ring because I always said when I stop I will stop. But an exhibition, that is different.
"I am not killing myself for nobody. I ain't looking for knockouts and I ain't going more than three, three-minute rounds. We do it in an appropriate way.
"But I am going to be in great shape. And if someone thinks they going to hit me, I don't want them to think I ain't going to hit them back. I don't know if it will be Mike. If it don't work then it weren't meant to be."
Tyson has looked in good shape recently in videos shared on social media of his training sessions.
Image: Reuters) Reuters)
But Holyfield said: "He can jump rope, hit speed bags, pads - but these things don't hit him back.
"I have never been very good at hand pads and bags and tricks.
"But as my coach always said, 'When people start getting hit they don't know if they want to be there'. That is what boxing is really about."
Holyfield also opened the door to a rematch with Lennox Lewis, who took his undisputed crown in 1999.
"If Lennox and I can come together and do something, why not?" Holyfield said.


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--'Policeman of the year' sacked for sending explicit picture while on duty

A motorbike cop has been dismissed from the police for gross misconduct after he sent an explicit photo to a woman while on duty .
Award-winning PC Dave Humpherson , from West Midlands Police , met `` Miss A '' at a petrol station just hours after matching on dating app Bumble .
The 41-year-old - voted police officer of the year in 2019 - was in uniform and on duty when he got into her car at a Shell garage on the A491 in Bell End , near Clent , on September 2 , 2019 .
The purpose of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possibility of having a sexual relationship '' , a virtual hearing at Lloyd House in Birmingham was told .
PC Humpherson , who served 22 years with the force and worked to stop taxi drivers operating illegally , later sent her an explicit photo on WhatsApp the same day , the hearing was told .
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson , who presided over the misconduct hearing , said the actions were “ reckless and unwise.
” He found the officer had breached standards for discreditable conduct , duties and responsibilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the officer was dismissed without notice .
PC Humpherson 's barrister had argued the PC was “ encouraged ” into a sexualised conversation by Miss A .
Miss A sent the PC pictures of herself after striking up a flirty chat , the hearing was told .
`` He believed this to be a private conversation with someone who was also professional , '' his barrister Bo-Eun Jung said .
`` He accepts he was on duty when the picture was sent .
It did not stop him carrying out his duties and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admissions and has shown genuine remorse . ''
She said the hardworking officer would normally start work an hour early .
The meeting happened on his way to work for a 5pm to 3am shift and the intimate image was sent by PC Humpherson at 6.27pm .
Ms Jung said her client was able to carry out his duties at work , which involved admin and emails .
Ms Jung added : “ He has been comprehensive , consistent and honest .
“ He apologises wholeheartedly .
He is an exceptional and valued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ date the Force has been greatly proud of.
” The woman did not make a formal complaint , but had made an inquiry with Professional Standards .
Ms Jung also said the officer had also received the West Midlands Police Diamond Award in 2015 .
The Chief Constable said the relationship between the taxi enforcement officer and Miss A had moved at “ great pace.
” “ When on duty you went to meet Miss A to advance a sexual relationship , ” he said .
He said PC Humpherson sending the intimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his career . ''
He conceded the incident was a single episode and the officer had shown remorse .
However , he found the officer committed gross misconduct from a `` very serious case '' .
The officer was not at Lloyd House , but watched proceedings in a video call with a Police Federation representative .
Speaking after the hearing , Chief Superintendent Stephen Graham , commander at Birmingham West , said : “ Humpherson ’ s behaviour was completely unacceptable and a clear breach of our standards of professional behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is paramount and it is vital that our communities have trust and confidence in everything that we do .
“ Any officer or staff member that fails to uphold our force values and falls below the high standards we expect will be dealt with accordingly . ''

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PC Dave Humpherson, 41, of West Midlands Police, met the woman on his way to work after matching on dating app Bumble, in an act described as "reckless and unwise"
'Policeman of the year' sacked for sending explicit picture while on duty
A motorbike cop has been dismissed from the police for gross misconduct after he sent an explicit photo to a woman while on duty.
Award-winning PC Dave Humpherson, from West Midlands Police, met "Miss A" at a petrol station just hours after matching on dating app Bumble.
The 41-year-old - voted police officer of the year in 2019 - was in uniform and on duty when he got into her car at a Shell garage on the A491 in Bell End, near Clent, on September 2, 2019.
The purpose of the meeting was to "explore the possibility of having a sexual relationship", a virtual hearing at Lloyd House in Birmingham was told.
PC Humpherson, who served 22 years with the force and worked to stop taxi drivers operating illegally, later sent her an explicit photo on WhatsApp the same day, the hearing was told.
Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Getty Images/iStockphoto)
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson, who presided over the misconduct hearing, said the actions were “reckless and unwise.”
He found the officer had breached standards for discreditable conduct, duties and responsibilities. It amounted to gross misconduct and the officer was dismissed without notice.
PC Humpherson's barrister had argued the PC was “encouraged” into a sexualised conversation by Miss A.
Miss A sent the PC pictures of herself after striking up a flirty chat, the hearing was told.
"He believed this to be a private conversation with someone who was also professional," his barrister Bo-Eun Jung said.
"He accepts he was on duty when the picture was sent. It did not stop him carrying out his duties and responsibilities.
"He has made open admissions and has shown genuine remorse."
She said the hardworking officer would normally start work an hour early. The meeting happened on his way to work for a 5pm to 3am shift and the intimate image was sent by PC Humpherson at 6.27pm.
Ms Jung said her client was able to carry out his duties at work, which involved admin and emails.
Ms Jung added: “He has been comprehensive, consistent and honest.
“He apologises wholeheartedly. He is an exceptional and valued police officer, which up to this date the Force has been greatly proud of.”
The woman did not make a formal complaint, but had made an inquiry with Professional Standards.
Ms Jung also said the officer had also received the West Midlands Police Diamond Award in 2015.
The Chief Constable said the relationship between the taxi enforcement officer and Miss A had moved at “great pace.”
“When on duty you went to meet Miss A to advance a sexual relationship,” he said.
He said PC Humpherson sending the intimate picture was a "moment of recklessness in his career."
He conceded the incident was a single episode and the officer had shown remorse.
However, he found the officer committed gross misconduct from a "very serious case".
The officer was not at Lloyd House, but watched proceedings in a video call with a Police Federation representative.
Speaking after the hearing, Chief Superintendent Stephen Graham, commander at Birmingham West, said: “Humpherson’s behaviour was completely unacceptable and a clear breach of our standards of professional behaviour.
“Serving and protecting the public is paramount and it is vital that our communities have trust and confidence in everything that we do.
“Any officer or staff member that fails to uphold our force values and falls below the high standards we expect will be dealt with accordingly."


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Twilight Star Gregory Tyree Boyce has died alongside his girlfriend

Gregory Tyree Boyce , who played Tyler Crowley in Twilight , has died aged 30 .
The actor 's death has been reported by E !
News after the Las Vegas Medical Examiners office confirmed that he was pronounced dead alongside his girlfriend Natalie Adepoju on May 13 .
Their cause of deaths are still pending .
A source has told the US site that Natalie and Gregory were found dead in their Las Vegas apartment .
The source said : `` Greg 's cousin woke up and noticed that Greg 's car was still at the house .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be in LA .
His cousin went to check on him and found them . ''
The source added that Gregory had been `` really focused and handling a lot of business , '' before his death .
It is believed that he moved to Las Vegas to help his mum and that he would then `` commute to LA for acting jobs and to see his daughter . ''
Gregory turned 30 in December and celebrated the milestone on Instagram .
He captioned a throwback image of himself with : `` At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would make it to see 30 years old .
`` Over the years like everyone else I have made mistakes along the way , but today is one of those days I only reflect on the great ones .
`` What a time to be alive .
Happy Dirty 30 self !
Let 's make the rest of these years your best !
! ''
It is believed that had been dating Natalie for a year and her family have described her as a `` loving daughter , niece , sister , cousin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up a GoFundMe page and the family continued with their eulogy , writing : `` Natalie had so much life to live [ and ] we are saddened that her life was cut short .
Natalie leaves behind her one and only baby boy Egypt , her father , two brothers and one sister , and a host of family and friends who love her dearly . ''
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Twilight Star Gregory Tyree Boyce has reportedly died alongside his girlfriend Natalie Adepoju at their Las Vegas apartment
Gregory Tyree Boyce, who played Tyler Crowley in Twilight, has died aged 30.
The actor's death has been reported by E! News after the Las Vegas Medical Examiners office confirmed that he was pronounced dead alongside his girlfriend Natalie Adepoju on May 13.
Their cause of deaths are still pending.
A source has told the US site that Natalie and Gregory were found dead in their Las Vegas apartment.
The source said: "Greg's cousin woke up and noticed that Greg's car was still at the house.
"He was worried because Greg was to be in LA. His cousin went to check on him and found them."
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
The source added that Gregory had been "really focused and handling a lot of business," before his death.
It is believed that he moved to Las Vegas to help his mum and that he would then "commute to LA for acting jobs and to see his daughter."
Gregory has a 10-year-old daughter, Alya.
Gregory turned 30 in December and celebrated the milestone on Instagram.
He captioned a throwback image of himself with: "At one point I didn't think I would make it to see 30 years old.
"Over the years like everyone else I have made mistakes along the way, but today is one of those days I only reflect on the great ones.
"What a time to be alive. Happy Dirty 30 self! Let's make the rest of these years your best!!"
Image: WireImage) WireImage)
It is believed that had been dating Natalie for a year and her family have described her as a "loving daughter, niece, sister, cousin, and friend."
They have set up a GoFundMe page and the family continued with their eulogy, writing: "Natalie had so much life to live [and] we are saddened that her life was cut short. Natalie leaves behind her one and only baby boy Egypt, her father, two brothers and one sister, and a host of family and friends who love her dearly."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Henrikh Mkhitaryan discusses Arsenal future as Roma eye permanent transfer

Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has opened up on his future plans after spending the season on loan at Roma .
Mkhitaryan has made a positive impression during his time in Serie A , and negotiations have begun between Roma and the Gunners over a permanent transfer .
Arsenal want £10million for the former Manchester United man as they look to rebuild this summer amid the financial hit of the coronavirus pandemic .
But the Italian side are hoping to snaffle him for less than that , while Mkhitaryan has made his feelings clear - stating he prefers Serie A to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first day I arrived here in Rome , I feel very good in the club , in the city , and of course it would be nice to stay here , '' said the Armenia international in an interview with the Italian embassy back in his homeland .
`` Comparing it to England , Germany and Ukraine , it has special things .
People underrate Serie A but I would say it ’ s more than interesting to play here .
`` Of course , it ’ s not the same as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m pretty sure the league is getting better and better .
`` I am more than happy to be here , to play in Italy with those fans is incredible… I ’ m really pleased to play in Roma and have fans like that . ''
Despite suffering various injuries this season , Mkhitaryan has played 13 Serie A games this season , scoring six goals and assisting three .
The 31-year-old was a Europa league winner with United three years ago , and as he approaches the latter stages of his playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more medals to his collection .
`` I do not have a lot of time left until the end of my football career , but I ’ m pretty sure that I ’ m doing my best to achieve more , '' he said .
`` Because at the end of your football career everyone will remember what you have done for the club , what titles you have won . ''
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Former Manchester United man has opened up on his future plans as negotiations continue over a permanent switch for the on-loan Gunners midfielder
Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has opened up on his future plans after spending the season on loan at Roma.
Mkhitaryan has made a positive impression during his time in Serie A, and negotiations have begun between Roma and the Gunners over a permanent transfer.
Arsenal want £10million for the former Manchester United man as they look to rebuild this summer amid the financial hit of the coronavirus pandemic.
But the Italian side are hoping to snaffle him for less than that, while Mkhitaryan has made his feelings clear - stating he prefers Serie A to the Premier League.
"Since the first day I arrived here in Rome, I feel very good in the club, in the city, and of course it would be nice to stay here," said the Armenia international in an interview with the Italian embassy back in his homeland.
Image: SIPA USA/PA Images) SIPA USA/PA Images)
"Comparing it to England, Germany and Ukraine, it has special things. People underrate Serie A but I would say it’s more than interesting to play here.
"Of course, it’s not the same as it was 20 years ago but I’m pretty sure the league is getting better and better.
"I am more than happy to be here, to play in Italy with those fans is incredible… I’m really pleased to play in Roma and have fans like that."
Despite suffering various injuries this season, Mkhitaryan has played 13 Serie A games this season, scoring six goals and assisting three.
The 31-year-old was a Europa league winner with United three years ago, and as he approaches the latter stages of his playing career, he is keen to add more medals to his collection.
"I do not have a lot of time left until the end of my football career, but I’m pretty sure that I’m doing my best to achieve more," he said.
"Because at the end of your football career everyone will remember what you have done for the club, what titles you have won."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Mum warns parents about tell-tale signs of Kawasaki disease in their kids

A mum has issued a warning to other parents about the Kawasaki disease affecting kids after her five-year-old son fell seriously ill with the condition .
Hannah Fields and her husband Luke , from Leeds , West Yorkshire , rushed Harry to hospital after he developed an inflammatory fever and his heart rate became so fast that he was unable to stand .
Medics at Leeds General Infirmary admitted the youngster on to a ward that had coronavirus patients where he was diagnosed with the disease and given antibiotics , fluids and steroids through a drip for five days , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is believed to be linked with coronavirus and is a sign that a child has contracted the bug in the past .
It causes a 'pinprick ' rash , fever and swollen lymph nodes and the blood vessels throughout the body swell .
Harry first became unwell after he developed a temperature and a sore throat on April 2 .
He also suffered a lack of energy and no appetite but a GP suspected it was tonsillitis and prescribed antibiotics .
However , a week later his condition worsened after his distressed parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ developed a temperature exceeding 40 degrees and a heart-rate of 169 beats per minutes .
Mrs Fields , a mobile hairdresser , said : `` If he had been left untreated any longer the outcome would 've been very different . ''
Blood tests showed Harry had inflammation in his heart , kidney and bowels and he was diagnosed with 'variant multi system vascular inflammatory response ' .
Harry also had two Covid-19 tests but both were negative and is still being treated for Kawasaki disease through aspirin , ECGs and heart echoes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is thankfully making a good recovery .
`` I just want to make it more aware to people as I do n't think they know enough about how this virus can affect children . ''
Kawasaki disease has affected around 100 children so far in the UK , with the disease also spreading around Europe and in the US .
While British research claims there is a link between the condition and coronavirus Dr Soumya Swaminathan , WHO chief scientist says there is no connection .
Last month eight-month-old Alexander Parsons , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being rushed to hospital .

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Five-year-old Harry Fields, from west Yorkshire, was rushed to hospital after developing an inflammatory fever and having a heart rate so fast that he was unable to stand
Mum warns parents to be aware of tell-tale signs of Kawasaki disease in kids
A mum has issued a warning to other parents about the Kawasaki disease affecting kids after her five-year-old son fell seriously ill with the condition.
Hannah Fields and her husband Luke, from Leeds, West Yorkshire, rushed Harry to hospital after he developed an inflammatory fever and his heart rate became so fast that he was unable to stand.
Medics at Leeds General Infirmary admitted the youngster on to a ward that had coronavirus patients where he was diagnosed with the disease and given antibiotics, fluids and steroids through a drip for five days, Yorkshire Evening Post reports.
Kawasaki disease is believed to be linked with coronavirus and is a sign that a child has contracted the bug in the past.
It causes a 'pinprick' rash, fever and swollen lymph nodes and the blood vessels throughout the body swell.
Image: Hannah Fields) Hannah Fields)
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Harry first became unwell after he developed a temperature and a sore throat on April 2.
He also suffered a lack of energy and no appetite but a GP suspected it was tonsillitis and prescribed antibiotics.
However, a week later his condition worsened after his distressed parents called 999 when he started hallucinating and developed a temperature exceeding 40 degrees and a heart-rate of 169 beats per minutes.
Mrs Fields, a mobile hairdresser, said: "If he had been left untreated any longer the outcome would've been very different."
Image: Hannah Fields) Hannah Fields)
Blood tests showed Harry had inflammation in his heart, kidney and bowels and he was diagnosed with 'variant multi system vascular inflammatory response'.
Harry also had two Covid-19 tests but both were negative and is still being treated for Kawasaki disease through aspirin, ECGs and heart echoes.
Mrs Fields said: "He is thankfully making a good recovery.
"I just want to make it more aware to people as I don't think they know enough about how this virus can affect children."
Image: Hannah Fields) Hannah Fields)
Kawasaki disease has affected around 100 children so far in the UK, with the disease also spreading around Europe and in the US.
While British research claims there is a link between the condition and coronavirus Dr Soumya Swaminathan, WHO chief scientist says there is no connection.
Last month eight-month-old Alexander Parsons, from Plymourh, died from the condition after being rushed to hospital.


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Tristan Thompson suing 'babymama' Kimberly Alexander saying 'kid is not my son'

Tristan Thompson is turning to the courts to stop 'babymama ' Kimberly Alexander claiming her fathered her five-year-old son .
The NBA star has hit out at 'out-and-out lies ' that have alleged that he is the dad and TMZ has reported that he is filing a lawsuit against his accuser .
The 29-year-old basketball player has admitted to taking a paternity test to prove that he is not the dad and after repeatedly denying the claim , has said that that the results of the test are proof that this is the case .
It has been reported that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January `` definitively concluded that [ he ] is not the father , '' and the lawsuit reflects that .
He has filed for damages from Kimberly for 'publicly lying ' about him only taking a `` at-home paternity test , '' with the NBA star insisting that he actually used one of the most reputable laboratories in the country .
Tristan allegedly offered to take a second test , to prove the first , as long it is processed by another reputable laboratory .
TMZ has reported that Tristan has even turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with him writing : `` To quote Michael Jackson , 'The kid is not [ his ] son . '
'' Tristan is also alleging that the only reason why Kimberly has accused him of being the father is because she has fallen on hard times .
In the lawsuit documents , Tristan allegedly claims that Kimberly has been evicted from five houses in the past seven years and was looking for a pay day .
It had all kicked off in the public domain after Kimberly posted the supposedly confidential DNA report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the laboratory of 'sabotage ' and captioned the pic of the report with : `` I know for sure that Tristan Thompson is the father of my child . ''
Kimberly then brought Khloe Kardashian into the mix by accusing her of paying off the lab to 'fix the results ' .
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star along with Tristan , who is the father of her daughter True , sent Kimberly a cease-and-desist letter , but the 'babymama ' went public with that too , posting it on her social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stated that she has now been dropped by her attorney Lisa Bloom , who has represented a host of celebrities in the past .
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Tristan Thompson has filed a lawsuit against Kimberly Alexander as he looks to shut her down over claims that he fathered her five-year-old son and has proof that he did so
Tristan Thompson suing 'babymama' Kimberly Alexander saying 'the kid is not my son'
Tristan Thompson is turning to the courts to stop 'babymama' Kimberly Alexander claiming her fathered her five-year-old son.
The NBA star has hit out at 'out-and-out lies' that have alleged that he is the dad and TMZ has reported that he is filing a lawsuit against his accuser.
The 29-year-old basketball player has admitted to taking a paternity test to prove that he is not the dad and after repeatedly denying the claim, has said that that the results of the test are proof that this is the case.
It has been reported that the paternity test that he took in January "definitively concluded that [he] is not the father," and the lawsuit reflects that.
Image: Getty Images North America) Getty Images North America)
He has filed for damages from Kimberly for 'publicly lying' about him only taking a "at-home paternity test," with the NBA star insisting that he actually used one of the most reputable laboratories in the country.
Tristan allegedly offered to take a second test, to prove the first, as long it is processed by another reputable laboratory.
TMZ has reported that Tristan has even turned to Michael Jackson in the docs, with him writing: "To quote Michael Jackson, 'The kid is not [his] son.'"
Tristan is also alleging that the only reason why Kimberly has accused him of being the father is because she has fallen on hard times.
In the lawsuit documents, Tristan allegedly claims that Kimberly has been evicted from five houses in the past seven years and was looking for a pay day.
It had all kicked off in the public domain after Kimberly posted the supposedly confidential DNA report on her Instagram page.
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
She accused the laboratory of 'sabotage' and captioned the pic of the report with: "I know for sure that Tristan Thompson is the father of my child."
Kimberly then brought Khloe Kardashian into the mix by accusing her of paying off the lab to 'fix the results'.
The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star along with Tristan, who is the father of her daughter True, sent Kimberly a cease-and-desist letter, but the 'babymama' went public with that too, posting it on her social media.
Reports in US media have stated that she has now been dropped by her attorney Lisa Bloom, who has represented a host of celebrities in the past.
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