thedailymirror--2020-05-18--ADVERTORIAL: Coronavirus patient comes off ventilator and immediately proposes to girlfriend

A recovering Covid-19 patient video called his girlfriend with a marriage proposal after he came off the ventilator – and hospital staff were thrilled when she said yes .
He was able to pop the question thanks to Life Lines , an initiative to provide tablets for ICU patients who are unable to see their loved ones because of the coronavirus risk .
Life Lines is the brainchild Professor Louise Rose from Kings College London , Dr Joel Meyer from Guy ’ s and St Thomas ’ and Aetonix CEO Michel Paquet .
They have now provided 1046 tablets in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support from BT and have helped patients make more than 15,000 video calls across the country .
Professor Rose spotted the need for connection early on in the Covid-19 crisis when she read about Italian families who couldn ’ t be with their loved ones as they were dying in intensive care and , as Dr Meyer explains , the “ virtual visits ” have led to some heart-warming moments .
“ We ’ ve had a marriage proposal – a man who was just about able to speak having just come off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girlfriend , so we facilitated that .
And she said yes !
Scenes like that really brighten our days , ” he says .
“ It ’ s also quite common for patients to want to chat to their pets.
” Private companies such as BT have played a massive part in the government ’ s response to tackling coronavirus and they ’ re working hard to provide the day-to-day services the country relies on as well as going above and beyond to support the NHS and vulnerable people .
Staff have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies offer , whether that ’ s delivering food parcels to people shielding at home or using technology to support the NHS .
Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew has paid tribute to their work .
`` The way we have seen many large organisations and their staff move from their normal day-to-day work into projects to help tackle coronavirus has been remarkable , ” he says .
`` They have been able to turn around projects very quickly , such as delivering hundreds of new ventilators to the NHS and setting up systems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food parcels and PPE equipment , to those who really need it .
`` Their work is a tribute to their organisations and a wonderful example of their commitment to working on behalf of the public . ''

Life Lines helps families “virtually visit” their loved ones in intensive care – and one patient's first first video call saw him pop the question
Coronavirus patient comes off ventilator and immediately proposes to his girlfriend - via video chat
A recovering Covid-19 patient video called his girlfriend with a marriage proposal after he came off the ventilator – and hospital staff were thrilled when she said yes.
He was able to pop the question thanks to Life Lines, an initiative to provide tablets for ICU patients who are unable to see their loved ones because of the coronavirus risk.
Life Lines is the brainchild Professor Louise Rose from Kings College London, Dr Joel Meyer from Guy’s and St Thomas’ and Aetonix CEO Michel Paquet. They have now provided 1046 tablets in 159 intensive care sites, thanks to support from BT and have helped patients make more than 15,000 video calls across the country.
Professor Rose spotted the need for connection early on in the Covid-19 crisis when she read about Italian families who couldn’t be with their loved ones as they were dying in intensive care and, as Dr Meyer explains, the “virtual visits” have led to some heart-warming moments.
“We’ve had a marriage proposal – a man who was just about able to speak having just come off a ventilator wanted to propose to his girlfriend, so we facilitated that. And she said yes! Scenes like that really brighten our days,” he says.
“It’s also quite common for patients to want to chat to their pets.”
Private companies such as BT have played a massive part in the government’s response to tackling coronavirus and they’re working hard to provide the day-to-day services the country relies on as well as going above and beyond to support the NHS and vulnerable people.
Staff have been redeployed to rapidly change the services their companies offer, whether that’s delivering food parcels to people shielding at home or using technology to support the NHS.
Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew has paid tribute to their work. "The way we have seen many large organisations and their staff move from their normal day-to-day work into projects to help tackle coronavirus has been remarkable,” he says.
"They have been able to turn around projects very quickly, such as delivering hundreds of new ventilators to the NHS and setting up systems to deliver much needed resources, including food parcels and PPE equipment, to those who really need it.
"Their work is a tribute to their organisations and a wonderful example of their commitment to working on behalf of the public."


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Mo makes worrying discovery about Jean Slater on EastEnders

Mo will make a worrying discovery about Jean Slater next week on EastEnders .
Last night , viewers watched as Jean was rushed to hospital after suffering from lithium poisoning as a result of overdosing from her medication .
Kush and Shirley secretly slipped her medication into her tea after believing that she had n't been taking it due to her odd behaviour .
The pair were forced to admit the truth at the hospital and the doctor warned that the police could get involved .
Ash later revealed that the hospital would n't be taking further action , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone out of the house .
Next week , Kush is determined to get through to Jean and turns to the Panesars for help in getting into the house .
Yet Jean is not happy with the family 's return and demands that they leave .
But Mo is left incredibly concerned after making a worrying discovery about Jean and insists that Kush do something .
The next day , Jean is determined to bring Stacey home but Shirley tries to stop her from speaking to Phil .
Yet Shirley 's remarks backfire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to impress Phil .
How will he react ?
*EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

Eastenders: Jean collapses and fits after being drugged by Shirley
Eastenders: Jean collapses and fits after being drugged by Shirley
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Jean Slater almost died on EastEnders after being drugged - but her bizarre behaviour will cause concern next week
Mo will make a worrying discovery about Jean Slater next week on EastEnders.
Last night, viewers watched as Jean was rushed to hospital after suffering from lithium poisoning as a result of overdosing from her medication.
Kush and Shirley secretly slipped her medication into her tea after believing that she hadn't been taking it due to her odd behaviour.
The pair were forced to admit the truth at the hospital and the doctor warned that the police could get involved.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Ash later revealed that the hospital wouldn't be taking further action, but Jean later announced that she was throwing everyone out of the house.
Next week, Kush is determined to get through to Jean and turns to the Panesars for help in getting into the house.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
Yet Jean is not happy with the family's return and demands that they leave.
But Mo is left incredibly concerned after making a worrying discovery about Jean and insists that Kush do something.
The next day, Jean is determined to bring Stacey home but Shirley tries to stop her from speaking to Phil.
Yet Shirley's remarks backfire and Jean dresses up in a bid to impress Phil.
How will he react?
*EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--ADVERTORIAL: First NHS Nightingale hospital patient Marjorie, 84, has message for the nation

Being rushed into hospital alone can be frightening , but 84 year-old Marjorie Carter has a message to reassure people after her stay in the NHS Nightingale North West .
Marjorie , from Levenshulme , was the first person to be admitted to the Nightingale after being transferred from Manchester Royal Infirmary where she was being treated for coronavirus , but she says : “ I was treated like royalty.
” “ Everyone was very kind , ” says Marjorie .
“ The nurses all came to say goodbye when I was leaving .
I want people to know how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four days in the hospital and is now back home recovering .
It ’ s no surprise she has such a positive experience because staff from Interserve , who set up the hospital ’ s facilities management at the Manchester Conference Centre – formerly known as the G-MEX - in just 11 days , have been working round the clock to deliver the best service possible .
Former Royal Marine Steve Francis is Interserve ’ s site manager at the Nightingale and he had the privilege of wheeling Marjorie in .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back of the ambulance , receive Marjorie from the paramedics , to see her on to the ward and to walk away knowing that she had the best care that she could have , ” he says .
“ We chatted and she remembered this place as a dance hall - and she remembers dancing and courting here as a young lady.
” Interserve are one of many private companies working hard to provide support to the NHS and communities during the coronavirus crisis .
Working with the private sector has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s response and many companies have adapted and redeployed staff to meet challenges such as manufacturing ventilators , delivering PPE and distributing food boxes to people who are shielding .
Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew paid tribute to their work .
`` The way we have seen many large organisations and their staff move from their normal day-to-day work into projects to help tackle coronavirus has been remarkable , ” he says .
`` They have been able to turn around projects very quickly , such as delivering hundreds of new ventilators to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliver much needed resources , including food parcels and PPE equipment , to those who really need it .
`` Their work is a tribute to their organisations and a wonderful example of their commitment to working on behalf of the public . ''
For Steve , making sure the Nightingale runs smoothly is all part of the job , but he ’ s full of praise for his hard-working , enthusiastic team .
“ Everybody ’ s just pulled and pulled more than their own weight to work together .
The atmosphere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody mucking in , ” he says .
But there ’ s no better job satisfaction than knowing he ’ s making a difference to patients ’ lives .
“ Marjorie was really , really lovely to speak to and it was a nice moment a few days later knowing she was being discharged as a healthy 84 year old going home after being in hospital .
”

Being rushed into hospital alone can be frightening, but 84 year-old Marjorie Carter has a message to reassure people after her stay in the NHS Nightingale North West.
Marjorie, from Levenshulme, was the first person to be admitted to the Nightingale after being transferred from Manchester Royal Infirmary where she was being treated for coronavirus, but she says: “I was treated like royalty.”
“Everyone was very kind,” says Marjorie. “The nurses all came to say goodbye when I was leaving. I want people to know how good the Nightingale is.”
She spent four days in the hospital and is now back home recovering.
It’s no surprise she has such a positive experience because staff from Interserve, who set up the hospital’s facilities management at the Manchester Conference Centre – formerly known as the G-MEX - in just 11 days, have been working round the clock to deliver the best service possible.
Former Royal Marine Steve Francis is Interserve’s site manager at the Nightingale and he had the privilege of wheeling Marjorie in.
“It was a nice feeling to go to the back of the ambulance, receive Marjorie from the paramedics, to see her on to the ward and to walk away knowing that she had the best care that she could have,” he says. “We chatted and she remembered this place as a dance hall - and she remembers dancing and courting here as a young lady.”
Interserve are one of many private companies working hard to provide support to the NHS and communities during the coronavirus crisis. Working with the private sector has been a vital part of the government’s response and many companies have adapted and redeployed staff to meet challenges such as manufacturing ventilators, delivering PPE and distributing food boxes to people who are shielding.
Cabinet Office Minister Lord Agnew paid tribute to their work. "The way we have seen many large organisations and their staff move from their normal day-to-day work into projects to help tackle coronavirus has been remarkable,” he says.
"They have been able to turn around projects very quickly, such as delivering hundreds of new ventilators to the NHS and setting up systems to deliver much needed resources, including food parcels and PPE equipment, to those who really need it.
"Their work is a tribute to their organisations and a wonderful example of their commitment to working on behalf of the public."
For Steve, making sure the Nightingale runs smoothly is all part of the job, but he’s full of praise for his hard-working, enthusiastic team. “Everybody’s just pulled and pulled more than their own weight to work together. The atmosphere at the Nightingale is tremendous, with everybody mucking in,” he says.
But there’s no better job satisfaction than knowing he’s making a difference to patients’ lives. “Marjorie was really, really lovely to speak to and it was a nice moment a few days later knowing she was being discharged as a healthy 84 year old going home after being in hospital.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Corrie's Oliver suffers brain damage after heartbreaking diagnosis

Coronation Street 's Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald will be told that son Oliver may have likely suffered brain damage as a result of his seizures .
Last week , Oliver 's parents were left devastated after their son collapsed and had a fit .
They will be told that he has mitochondrial disease , leaving them devastated .
However , they are dealt another blow after the doctor speaks to them about gradually reducing Oliver 's sedation .
After Leanne sends Nick home to get Oliver 's favourite toy when he wakes up , the doctor issues a warning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oliver may have suffered brain damage , but she refuses to believe it .
Leanne is insistent that her son will make a full recovery and is overjoyed when he ways `` mummy '' .
But Nick and Steve are not so optimistic and share a worried look .
The doctor later tells Leanne that Oliver 's test results wo n't be back for a few weeks and that he is free to go .
She is delighted and convinced that he is improving , but Steve and Nick are clearly worried .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Coronation Street star hints at 'devastating' future for Oliver Battersby after diagnosis
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Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald are dealt another blow on Coronation Street after the doctor confesses Oliver could have brain damage
Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby and Steve McDonald will be told that son Oliver may have likely suffered brain damage as a result of his seizures.
Last week, Oliver's parents were left devastated after their son collapsed and had a fit.
They will be told that he has mitochondrial disease, leaving them devastated.
However, they are dealt another blow after the doctor speaks to them about gradually reducing Oliver's sedation.
After Leanne sends Nick home to get Oliver's favourite toy when he wakes up, the doctor issues a warning.
They tell Steve and Leanne that Oliver may have suffered brain damage, but she refuses to believe it.
Leanne is insistent that her son will make a full recovery and is overjoyed when he ways "mummy".
But Nick and Steve are not so optimistic and share a worried look.
The doctor later tells Leanne that Oliver's test results won't be back for a few weeks and that he is free to go.
She is delighted and convinced that he is improving, but Steve and Nick are clearly worried.
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Incriminating Corrie evidence discovered by Geoff as he returns home

Geoff Metcalfe will discover evidence that could incriminate himself as he returns home on Coronation Street next week .
The vile DJ , played by Ian Bartholomew , has been abusing his wife Yasmeen over the years .
However , Yasmeen ( Shelley King ) was forced to defend herself after Geoff backed her into a corner - resulting in being rushed to hospital and her behind bars .
Her granddaughter Alya is desperate to clear her name , but fans have been left increasingly frustrated that no one has discovered Geoff 's cameras , which would have filmed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ITV soap , however , Geoff looks set to to discover evidence that could expose his dark deeds .
Alya visits her grandmother in prison and reassures her that she knows Geoff abused her .
However , Yasmeen is n't willing to accept what her husband has done and hurries out .
Meanwhile , Tim collects his dad Geoff from hospital and drive him home after almost being fully recovered .
But Tim is furious when he discovers that they ca n't get into the house as Alya has changed the locks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ secretly checks the video-feed on his phone .
What will he find ?
And will he delete evidence which could have helped Yasmeen ?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays , Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV

Yasmeen tells police her memory of attack on Geoff and begs to see him
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What will vile DJ Geoff do after discovering the evidence which could free Yasmeen on Corrie? And how will it impact his wife's case?
Incriminating Coronation Street evidence discovered by Geoff as he returns home
Geoff Metcalfe will discover evidence that could incriminate himself as he returns home on Coronation Street next week.
The vile DJ, played by Ian Bartholomew, has been abusing his wife Yasmeen over the years.
However, Yasmeen (Shelley King) was forced to defend herself after Geoff backed her into a corner - resulting in being rushed to hospital and her behind bars.
Her granddaughter Alya is desperate to clear her name, but fans have been left increasingly frustrated that no one has discovered Geoff's cameras, which would have filmed the entire incident.
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
Next week on the ITV soap, however, Geoff looks set to to discover evidence that could expose his dark deeds.
Alya visits her grandmother in prison and reassures her that she knows Geoff abused her.
Image: ITV) ITV)
However, Yasmeen isn't willing to accept what her husband has done and hurries out.
Meanwhile, Tim collects his dad Geoff from hospital and drive him home after almost being fully recovered.
But Tim is furious when he discovers that they can't get into the house as Alya has changed the locks.
Geoff is a little preoccupied as he secretly checks the video-feed on his phone.
What will he find? And will he delete evidence which could have helped Yasmeen?
*Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--EastEnders' Sharon returns to Walford and makes bombshell decision about Kayden

Sharon Mitchell will finally return to Walford and questions her decision about Kayden after discovering something in Dennis ' belongings .
Next week on EastEnders , Phil is speechless after being surprised by estranged wife Sharon 's reappearance .
Before leaving for a break in Australia , Sharon told Karen that she wanted her to have custody of her son Kayden .
While catching up with Phil upon her return they are interrupted by Ben , who wants to discuss the upcoming dodgy job with his dad .
Upon seeing Sharon back , Shirley gives her consent for her and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But things get too much for Sharon when she bumps into Karen and Billy in the pub .
Later , Sharon helps Linda pack but they end up coming across some of Dennis ' belongings , leading her to question whether she was right to give up Kayden .
The next day , Sharon tries her best to distract herself but needs to drop off some leftover baby items at the Taylors .
However , Karen ends up asking her to watch Kayden while she gets ready for her leaving party .
Karen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reminds her that it 's not too late to change her mind , but Sharon rushes off .
In the evening , Sharon is emotional when she thanks Ian for all of his support before later turning up at the Mitchells .
Sharon and Phil look to the future with just the two of them - but is that really what she wants ?
Will she take back custody of Kayden ?
*EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One

Sharon Mitchell discovers something surprising when she goes through her late son Dennis' belongings on EastEnders
Sharon Mitchell will finally return to Walford and questions her decision about Kayden after discovering something in Dennis' belongings.
Next week on EastEnders, Phil is speechless after being surprised by estranged wife Sharon's reappearance.
Before leaving for a break in Australia, Sharon told Karen that she wanted her to have custody of her son Kayden.
While catching up with Phil upon her return they are interrupted by Ben, who wants to discuss the upcoming dodgy job with his dad.
Upon seeing Sharon back, Shirley gives her consent for her and Phil to buy the Queen Vic.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
But things get too much for Sharon when she bumps into Karen and Billy in the pub.
Later, Sharon helps Linda pack but they end up coming across some of Dennis' belongings, leading her to question whether she was right to give up Kayden.
Image: BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes) BBC/Kieron McCarron/Jack Barnes)
The next day, Sharon tries her best to distract herself but needs to drop off some leftover baby items at the Taylors.
However, Karen ends up asking her to watch Kayden while she gets ready for her leaving party.
Karen later finds Sharon asleep with Kayden and reminds her that it's not too late to change her mind, but Sharon rushes off.
In the evening, Sharon is emotional when she thanks Ian for all of his support before later turning up at the Mitchells.
Sharon and Phil look to the future with just the two of them - but is that really what she wants? Will she take back custody of Kayden?
*EastEnders airs Mondays at 8pm and Tuesdays at 7.30pm on BBC One


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Lee Ryan claps back at vile trolls who target him for gaining weight in lockdown

Lee Ryan hit back at vile trolls who criticised the singer for gaining weight while in lockdown .
The former member of Blue , 36 , was enjoying some family time over the weekend with his mum and girlfriend Verity when he received the cruel comments .
During the social media clips , Lee was showing off his singing talents on video and at one point belted a rendition of Spandau Ballet from his sunny rooftop .
Unfortunately , mean trolls decided to attack the musician for his appearance during the family karaoke session .
Lee headed inside before filming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fat shaming viewers and urged his followers to 'be kind ' .
`` So listen right , a few people are on at me for having fun and saying , 'Oh s**t , you look like you 've put on a bit of timber ' , '' he began in the video .
`` Who ai n't in this lockdown ?
`` No one is going out and doing their usual routine .
Be kind to people , we will all lose it eventually .
`` Be happy , be with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people .
Especially during this time.. '' Despite the nasty remarks , the singer-songwriter continued to enjoy his adorable family day .
Lee was then joined by his girlfriend Verity to sing a powerful rendition of Let 's Stay Together by Al Green .
Sharing the messages with his 168,000 Instagram followers , however , Lee did n't stop there .
On Monday , the singer spoke about a negative energy he has recently experienced during the lockdown .
On his social media story , he added : `` Is it me or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Like even walking down the street people look at you like you have leprosy and have some self entitlement to be a bloody rude t**t ! ''
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CELEBS GO DATING VIEWERS SPOT WEIRD BLOKE IN BACKGROUND STARING AT LEE RYAN AND DEAN GAFFNEY
CELEBS GO DATING VIEWERS SPOT WEIRD BLOKE IN BACKGROUND STARING AT LEE RYAN AND DEAN GAFFNEY
The former boyband heartthrob was enjoying a day of karaoke with his loved ones when he read some nasty messages from followers
Lee Ryan claps back at vile trolls who target him for gaining weight in lockdown
Lee Ryan hit back at vile trolls who criticised the singer for gaining weight while in lockdown.
The former member of Blue, 36, was enjoying some family time over the weekend with his mum and girlfriend Verity when he received the cruel comments.
During the social media clips, Lee was showing off his singing talents on video and at one point belted a rendition of Spandau Ballet from his sunny rooftop.
Unfortunately, mean trolls decided to attack the musician for his appearance during the family karaoke session.
Lee headed inside before filming another story where he proudly shut down the fat shaming viewers and urged his followers to 'be kind'.
"So listen right, a few people are on at me for having fun and saying, 'Oh s**t, you look like you've put on a bit of timber'," he began in the video.
Image: Lee Ryan/Instagram) Lee Ryan/Instagram)
"Who ain't in this lockdown?
"No one is going out and doing their usual routine. Be kind to people, we will all lose it eventually.
"Be happy, be with your family and be kind and loving to people. Especially during this time.."
Image: Verity Paris/Instagram) Verity Paris/Instagram) Image: Lee Ryan/Instagram) Lee Ryan/Instagram)
Despite the nasty remarks, the singer-songwriter continued to enjoy his adorable family day.
Lee was then joined by his girlfriend Verity to sing a powerful rendition of Let's Stay Together by Al Green.
Sharing the messages with his 168,000 Instagram followers, however, Lee didn't stop there.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
On Monday, the singer spoke about a negative energy he has recently experienced during the lockdown.
On his social media story, he added: "Is it me or have people got well aggy lately? Like even walking down the street people look at you like you have leprosy and have some self entitlement to be a bloody rude t**t!"
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thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Identical twins stump medics after one suffers rare coronavirus-related illness

Identical twins of five months sparked a medical mystery after one suffered a rare coronavirus-related illness while the other remained in perfect health .
Mum Hannah Godwin , 35 , noticed Leia had a rash and high temperature while sister Thea was “ healthy and happy ” .
Leia was rushed to Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport , South Wales , from their home in nearby Risca three weeks ago .
She was treated for an inflammatory disease in young children linked with an extreme reaction to Covid-19 .
Hannah said : “ It got difficult for her to breathe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ She went through a scary time .
God knows what could have happened if she hadn ’ t had the treatment early on.
” Leia ’ s arteries also began to swell to a life-threatening size .
Hannah said : “ The consultant said , ‘ If there ’ s a rupture she ’ s not going to survive ’ .
” Leia was then transferred to Noah ’ s Ark Children ’ s Hospital for Wales in Cardiff , where she tested positive for antibodies to Covid-19 and was treated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 33 , hope she will be allowed home soon .
Doctors plan to do genetic testing to understand why she reacted the way she did .
They also want to take blood from Thea to see if she has had Covid-19 – and if so , why she did not react the same way .
The news comes as the link between the illness and coronavirus remains unclear , with some children testing positive for COVID-19 , and others negative .
A report by doctors in Birmingham last week indicated that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but now the chief scientist of the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) has revealed that this may not be the case .
Speaking on the BBC ’ s Andrew Marr Show , Dr Soumya Swaminathan said : “ Very recently there have been some reports of children getting admitted with a strange syndrome , something that looks like sepsis , something that looks like a disease called Kawasaki disease , which causes inflammation in the blood vessels .
“ Now , it 's not very clear what the links are between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some children who tested positive for the virus and some who have n't .
“ The WHO has discussed this with a group of international paediatricians about how to approach this , and the need to collect more data .
`` We put out a note two days ago , which requests doctors to provide information in a standardised format so that we can quickly learn as much as possible about the syndrome .
“ But again to re-emphasise the risks to children are extremely low with this infection , and there have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the UK , doctors have now reported cases of the mysterious illness in the US , France , Italy , Spain and Switzerland .

Medical chief speaks out about whether children can spread coronavirus
Medical chief speaks out about whether children can spread coronavirus
Four-month-old Leia Godwin contracted an inflammatory disease in young children linked with an extreme reaction to Covid-19 while her twin sister remained in perfect health
Identical twins of five months sparked a medical mystery after one suffered a rare coronavirus-related illness while the other remained in perfect health.
Mum Hannah Godwin, 35, noticed Leia had a rash and high temperature while sister Thea was “healthy and happy”.
Leia was rushed to Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, South Wales, from their home in nearby Risca three weeks ago.
She was treated for an inflammatory disease in young children linked with an extreme reaction to Covid-19. Hannah said: “It got difficult for her to breathe and she got transferred to critical care.
“She went through a scary time. God knows what could have happened if she hadn’t had the treatment early on.”
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Leia’s arteries also began to swell to a life-threatening size.
Hannah said: “The consultant said, ‘If there’s a rupture she’s not going to survive’.” Leia was then transferred to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales in Cardiff, where she tested positive for antibodies to Covid-19 and was treated in isolation.
Hannah and husband Simon, 33, hope she will be allowed home soon.
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Doctors plan to do genetic testing to understand why she reacted the way she did.
They also want to take blood from Thea to see if she has had Covid-19 – and if so, why she did not react the same way.
The news comes as the link between the illness and coronavirus remains unclear, with some children testing positive for COVID-19, and others negative.
Image: Hannah Godwin/WALES NEWS SERVICE) Hannah Godwin/WALES NEWS SERVICE)
A report by doctors in Birmingham last week indicated that there was a link between the two illnesses, but now the chief scientist of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that this may not be the case.
Speaking on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, Dr Soumya Swaminathan said: “Very recently there have been some reports of children getting admitted with a strange syndrome, something that looks like sepsis, something that looks like a disease called Kawasaki disease, which causes inflammation in the blood vessels.
“Now, it's not very clear what the links are between Covid-19 and this syndrome. There are some children who tested positive for the virus and some who haven't.
“The WHO has discussed this with a group of international paediatricians about how to approach this, and the need to collect more data.
"We put out a note two days ago, which requests doctors to provide information in a standardised format so that we can quickly learn as much as possible about the syndrome.
“But again to re-emphasise the risks to children are extremely low with this infection, and there have not been many cases.”
In addition to the UK, doctors have now reported cases of the mysterious illness in the US, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Samira Mighty and Alex Dean 'split and remove all traces of relationship'

Love Island star Samira Mighty and Ibiza Weekender 's Alex Dean are have reportedly split .
The pair , who seem to have deleted all trace of each other and their relationship from their respective Instagram accounts , are said to have gone their separate ways a while ago .
They 've also unfollowed each other after their 14 month romance .
A source told The Sun Online that they went their separate ways ahead of the current lockdown restrictions being enforced .
They said : `` They have n't been together in a long time . ''
She found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Love Island villa , during which she coupled up with Frankie Foster , and even opted to leave the villa to be with him after he was given the boot from the show .
The pair split not long after they 'd left the villa when it emerged Frankie had cheated on her with another woman .
She has since had a stab at the X Factor : Celebrity , appearing alongside pals Wes Nelson , Zara McDermott and Eyal Booker .
Alex , meanwhile , made his name last year with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Samira when introduced by his mate and her Love Island co-star Niall Aslam .
During Samira 's series , Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham went on to claim the £50,000 prize .
Amid the coronavirus crisis , the 2020 summer series - with there already having been a winter one - might not go ahead .
ITV 's Kevin Lygo has ruled out staging the show in a British mansion rather than the typical Mallorca , but bosses may have another idea in mind .
It would involve bringing back veteran and fan-favourite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes .

Samira, who rocketed to fame during 2018's series of Love Island, has split from Ibiza Weekender's Alex as the pair unfollowed and deleted each other from social media
Love Island's Samira Mighty and Alex Dean 'split and remove all traces of their relationship'
Love Island star Samira Mighty and Ibiza Weekender's Alex Dean are have reportedly split.
The pair, who seem to have deleted all trace of each other and their relationship from their respective Instagram accounts, are said to have gone their separate ways a while ago.
They've also unfollowed each other after their 14 month romance.
A source told The Sun Online that they went their separate ways ahead of the current lockdown restrictions being enforced.
They said: "They haven't been together in a long time."
Mirror Online has contacted Samira's reps for comment.
She found fame during her 2018 stint in the Love Island villa, during which she coupled up with Frankie Foster, and even opted to leave the villa to be with him after he was given the boot from the show.
Image: Barcroft Media via Getty Images) Barcroft Media via Getty Images)
The pair split not long after they'd left the villa when it emerged Frankie had cheated on her with another woman.
She has since had a stab at the X Factor: Celebrity, appearing alongside pals Wes Nelson, Zara McDermott and Eyal Booker.
Alex, meanwhile, made his name last year with a stint on Ibiza Weekender, and met Samira when introduced by his mate and her Love Island co-star Niall Aslam.
Image: GC Images) GC Images)
During Samira's series, Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham went on to claim the £50,000 prize.
Amid the coronavirus crisis, the 2020 summer series - with there already having been a winter one - might not go ahead.
ITV's Kevin Lygo has ruled out staging the show in a British mansion rather than the typical Mallorca, but bosses may have another idea in mind.
It would involve bringing back veteran and fan-favourite islanders to watch old scenes in their homes.


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Lamar Odom says becoming drug addict was his destiny and recalls first overdose

Lamar Odom recalled the first terrifying time he suffered a drug overdose as he admitted he feels becoming an addict was his destiny .
The basketball player infamously almost died after overdosing at a brothel in Nevada while he was married to Khloe Kardashian .
But that was far from his first experience with drugs , and was n't even the first time he overdosed .
Writing in his memoir Darkness To Light , Lamar admitted that his father was a drug addict who had been abusive to his mother , and said that he felt it was his `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During the height of his basketball career , Lamar was secretly addicted to drugs , admitting that he regularly smoked marijuana and took cocaine , and even faked his drug test results .
The 40-year-old writes about how he surrounded himself with `` enablers and habitual users '' so that he could feed his drug addiction in like-minded company .
But he said that to friends who were against his habit , he 'd lie and insist that the cocaine he was carrying was n't for his own use , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex with them .
He wrote : `` I was a drug addict plain and simple .
I had arrived at this terrible , unwanted , inevitable conclusion almost on cruise control .
It felt like destiny .
I had been building the resume before I had ever rolled my first joint .
Or , to be clearer , others had been writing it for me .
`` My father physically abused my mother , my only source of protection , right in front of me .
She screamed and cried and struggled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a coward because I could n't do a damn thing about it . ''
Lamar said he was stripped of his power before he even knew what it meant , and as an adult , he convinced himself that everything he was doing was because of destiny .
He went on to describe cocaine as `` the best friend you 've ever had '' as he `` craved the rush '' .
But one night , while chasing the high , things took a terrifying turn .
Lamar recalls inviting two strippers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - `` Always two '' - when he suffered an overdose .
He wrote : `` A strange feeling began to come over my body .
Time slowed down .
I could n't swallow .
My body was burning .
I was cold .
Then I was hot .
I had what I thought was the worst case of nausea ever .
A wave of anxiety like I 'd never felt in my life hit me like a tidal wave .
The fear paralysed me .
`` I tried to stand , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I lifted off the ground ... floating to nowhere and everywhere .
The light went out and I crashed to the floor .
I could n't breath .
My eyes rolled back in my head .
My lungs tightened .
My heart fluttered . ''
Lamar said people rushed into the room screaming , but that he could n't hear a thing .
Someone threw a towel over his head to hide his identity and rushed him to University of Miami Hospital .
His drug overdose was covered up , with the official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he was suffering from dehydration and needed IVs and fluids .
`` That was the first time I overdosed .
I came within minutes of dying .
I nearly killed myself chasing that high . ''

Lamar Odom talks about his brothel overdose which nearly killed him
Lamar Odom talks about his brothel overdose which nearly killed him
The basketball star, who used to be married to Khloe Kardashian, relived the moment he suffered his first near-fatal drug overdose in his memoir Darkness to Light
Lamar Odom says becoming drug addict was his destiny as he recalls first terrifying overdose
Lamar Odom recalled the first terrifying time he suffered a drug overdose as he admitted he feels becoming an addict was his destiny.
The basketball player infamously almost died after overdosing at a brothel in Nevada while he was married to Khloe Kardashian.
But that was far from his first experience with drugs, and wasn't even the first time he overdosed.
Writing in his memoir Darkness To Light, Lamar admitted that his father was a drug addict who had been abusive to his mother, and said that he felt it was his "destiny" to follow in those footsteps.
During the height of his basketball career, Lamar was secretly addicted to drugs, admitting that he regularly smoked marijuana and took cocaine, and even faked his drug test results.
Image: Getty Images for Fashion Nova) Getty Images for Fashion Nova)
The 40-year-old writes about how he surrounded himself with "enablers and habitual users" so that he could feed his drug addiction in like-minded company.
But he said that to friends who were against his habit, he'd lie and insist that the cocaine he was carrying wasn't for his own use, it was to give to strippers before he had sex with them.
He wrote: "I was a drug addict plain and simple. I had arrived at this terrible, unwanted, inevitable conclusion almost on cruise control. It felt like destiny. I had been building the resume before I had ever rolled my first joint. Or, to be clearer, others had been writing it for me.
"My father physically abused my mother, my only source of protection, right in front of me. She screamed and cried and struggled. I was helpless and felt like a coward because I couldn't do a damn thing about it."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Lamar said he was stripped of his power before he even knew what it meant, and as an adult, he convinced himself that everything he was doing was because of destiny.
He went on to describe cocaine as "the best friend you've ever had" as he "craved the rush".
But one night, while chasing the high, things took a terrifying turn.
Lamar recalls inviting two strippers from the club to go home with him - "Always two" - when he suffered an overdose.
Image: X01882) X01882)
He wrote: "A strange feeling began to come over my body. Time slowed down. I couldn't swallow. My body was burning. I was cold. Then I was hot. I had what I thought was the worst case of nausea ever. A wave of anxiety like I'd never felt in my life hit me like a tidal wave. The fear paralysed me.
"I tried to stand, but my 230-pound body felt like air. I lifted off the ground... floating to nowhere and everywhere. The light went out and I crashed to the floor. I couldn't breath. My eyes rolled back in my head. My lungs tightened. My heart fluttered."
Lamar said people rushed into the room screaming, but that he couldn't hear a thing.
Someone threw a towel over his head to hide his identity and rushed him to University of Miami Hospital.
His drug overdose was covered up, with the official line being put out to the press that he was suffering from dehydration and needed IVs and fluids.
"But I knew the truth," Lamar wrote.
"That was the first time I overdosed. I came within minutes of dying. I nearly killed myself chasing that high."


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--The Chase's Anne Hegerty blasts 'pathetic' contestant over 'unforgivable' choice

The Chase aired brutal scenes on Monday , as Chaser Anne Hegerty fumed at a `` pathetic '' contestant on the show .
During a repeat of the popular ITV gameshow hosted by Bradley Walsh , quizzer Anne took aim at one `` strategic '' member of the latest group taking her on over his decision to take the lower offer .
After the difficult cash builder round , each contestant is given the chance to win the amount of money they have raised .
But the Chaser also offers them a lower amount and a higher amount if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frowned upon for the contestant to take the low amount especially if it 's a minus , while many do it as a means of getting back to the group for the final chase .
Second to play was Sam , and nervous about facing Anne she went for the lower offer of £1,000 .
After making it back , it turned out she would have had at least three chances of beating the Chaser if she 'd gone for her actual amount .
Following Sam was Ian , and as his time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a decision that left Anne furious .
He said he was going for a `` strategic '' option , and decided to go for his low offer too like Sam in a bid to get to the final .
Ian was offered just £1,000 like the contestant before him , but Anne did not hold back her anger over his words .
She said to him : `` Pathetic , '' with a defensive Ian quipping back : `` We 'll see ... '' Following this , Anne kept hitting out at him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` A team of bottlers , what can I say ? ''
Ian repeated , clearly not happy : `` We 'll see in the final chase ... '' As both he and Sam made it back way ahead of the Chaser , host Bradley could n't help point out the chances they had to win big money .
In fact , they squirmed as he informed them they could have won £73,000 between them if they 'd just taken the gamble .
As Bradley continued to rub it in , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chaser leaving them as a team of three in the final round .
Viewers agreed with Anne 's words though , and were happy when she caught them in the final chase meaning they did not win the money .
One fan said : `` Taking the low offer when you ’ re third up with only 8 grand in the bank is beyond unforgivable . ''
Another tweeted : `` Anne still sticking it to them for going low .
Go on girl , every opportunity you get . ''
A third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ok for Ian to tell others to go middle and go low himself .
Horrible human . ''
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV .

The Chase star Anne Hegerty did not hold back as one 'strategic' contestant, Ian, went for a low offer
The Chase aired brutal scenes on Monday, as Chaser Anne Hegerty fumed at a "pathetic" contestant on the show.
During a repeat of the popular ITV gameshow hosted by Bradley Walsh, quizzer Anne took aim at one "strategic" member of the latest group taking her on over his decision to take the lower offer.
After the difficult cash builder round, each contestant is given the chance to win the amount of money they have raised.
But the Chaser also offers them a lower amount and a higher amount if they're feeling lucky.
It's often frowned upon for the contestant to take the low amount especially if it's a minus, while many do it as a means of getting back to the group for the final chase.
Second to play was Sam, and nervous about facing Anne she went for the lower offer of £1,000.
After making it back, it turned out she would have had at least three chances of beating the Chaser if she'd gone for her actual amount.
Following Sam was Ian, and as his time came to choose an amount he made a decision that left Anne furious.
He said he was going for a "strategic" option, and decided to go for his low offer too like Sam in a bid to get to the final.
Ian was offered just £1,000 like the contestant before him, but Anne did not hold back her anger over his words.
She said to him: "Pathetic," with a defensive Ian quipping back: "We'll see..."
Image: ITV) ITV)
Following this, Anne kept hitting out at him and Sam for going low, saying: "A team of bottlers, what can I say?"
Ian repeated, clearly not happy: "We'll see in the final chase..."
As both he and Sam made it back way ahead of the Chaser, host Bradley couldn't help point out the chances they had to win big money.
In fact, they squirmed as he informed them they could have won £73,000 between them if they'd just taken the gamble.
As Bradley continued to rub it in, the fourth contestant Diane lost out to the Chaser leaving them as a team of three in the final round.
Viewers agreed with Anne's words though, and were happy when she caught them in the final chase meaning they did not win the money.
Image: ITV) ITV)
One fan said: "Taking the low offer when you’re third up with only 8 grand in the bank is beyond unforgivable."
Another tweeted: "Anne still sticking it to them for going low. Go on girl, every opportunity you get."
A third added: "So it’s ok for Ian to tell others to go middle and go low himself. Horrible human."
The Chase airs weekdays at 5pm on ITV.


thedailymirror--2020-05-18--Premier League clubs may have to play behind closed doors for 12 months

Premier League clubs have been warned by medics they may have to play behind closed doors for 12 months amid the threat of coronavirus .
The league 's 20 clubs unanimously agreed in their latest meeting on Monday to begin the first phase of non-contact training from Tuesday afternoon .
The decision is the first step towards a potential return to action in June , with matches played behind closed doors .
And Premier League medical advisor Mark Gillett warned that top-flight stars could be playing without fans for up to a year .
“ It ’ s very clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not going to change in the next six to 12 months , '' said Gillett .
“ It is important that people understand that they will have to see these cultural changes.
” Germany 's Bundesliga returned at the weekend , becoming the first major football league to resume following the Covid-19 outbreak .
And Gillett expressed reservations over whether the Premier League would emulate Germany 's model by putting players in self isolation before games .
“ The advice we are getting from government is that if you are going to isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , '' he said .
`` So you will need to be in a hotel environment for 14 days to make it truly effective .
“ Now that is something we are going to need to think about and consult widely with players , managers , clubs , LMA , PFA - all the stakeholders as we move through into that phase .
“ It 's certainly something that will be discussed .
`` And ultimately when we get into phase three in particular we will make a decision on that and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happy.
” The Premier League 's chief executive Richard Masters said the top flight 's planned restart date is still June 12 .
However , with players hoping the start date could be pushed back by a week , Masters said June 12 was `` a staging post '' and the league was prepared to be flexible .
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Medical chief Mark Gillett has warned that top-flight stars will have to get used to 'cultural changes' when football resumes following coronavirus crisis
Premier League clubs warned they may have to play behind closed doors for 12 months
Premier League clubs have been warned by medics they may have to play behind closed doors for 12 months amid the threat of coronavirus.
The league's 20 clubs unanimously agreed in their latest meeting on Monday to begin the first phase of non-contact training from Tuesday afternoon.
The decision is the first step towards a potential return to action in June, with matches played behind closed doors.
And Premier League medical advisor Mark Gillett warned that top-flight stars could be playing without fans for up to a year.
“It’s very clear the public and social health situation is not going to change in the next six to 12 months," said Gillett.
Image: Birmingham Post) Birmingham Post)
“It is important that people understand that they will have to see these cultural changes.”
Germany's Bundesliga returned at the weekend, becoming the first major football league to resume following the Covid-19 outbreak.
And Gillett expressed reservations over whether the Premier League would emulate Germany's model by putting players in self isolation before games.
“The advice we are getting from government is that if you are going to isolate you have to do it for 14 days," he said. "So you will need to be in a hotel environment for 14 days to make it truly effective.
“Now that is something we are going to need to think about and consult widely with players, managers, clubs, LMA, PFA - all the stakeholders as we move through into that phase.
“It's certainly something that will be discussed.
"And ultimately when we get into phase three in particular we will make a decision on that and it will be one that everyone is happy.”
Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images) POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
The Premier League's chief executive Richard Masters said the top flight's planned restart date is still June 12.
However, with players hoping the start date could be pushed back by a week, Masters said June 12 was "a staging post" and the league was prepared to be flexible.
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thedailymirror--2020-05-19--William's 'filthy' joke at Harry's wedding and best mate's 'brutal' speech

Prince William stood at his younger brother Harry 's side as he said his wedding vows and married Meghan Markle .
And just like any other good Best Man , Wills got up during the private evening reception and told a few embarrassing stories about the groom .
While Harry 's infamous playboy days were off-limits , he cracked a lot of jokes about Harry 's hairline .
And while you might expect the second in line to the throne to be a safe bet when it comes to well-behaved jokes , William actually made a surprisingly `` filthy '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knickers .
One guest told the Sunday Times that Wills joked about `` wet knickers '' during his time with the mic .
Unfortunately details of the joke have n't been leaked - but we really hope we find out at some point !
William also pulled a prank on his little brother at the party , and nearly `` floored '' some of the guests in the process .
Apparently Harry fell off a ladder while trying to change a lightbulb a few weeks before the wedding , so Wills tied a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' car .
Harry 's pal Charlie van Straubenzee also gave a speech during the celebrations , and spent most of it mocking the prince for his ginger hair .
According to the Times , he questioned Harry 's behaviour when he was acting as dorm monitor at Ludgrove School in Berkshire , where they were both students .
He said : `` All I wanted was a cuddle from my mummy .
`` Instead Harry nicked my teddy bear and chucked it out on to the roof .
`` Ladies and gentlemen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you put someone in charge of a dorm when that someone is worse behaved than the whole dorm combined ? ''
The bride and groom also made speeches during the evening reception at Frogmore House in Windsor Castle .
Harry reportedly moved guests to tears as he gushed over his new wife and paid tribute to her mum Doria .
Meghan read an emotional love poem and declared she had finally `` found her prince '' .

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding was two years ago today, so we've looked back at the brilliant wedding speeches from Prince William and Charlie van Straubenzee
Prince William stood at his younger brother Harry's side as he said his wedding vows and married Meghan Markle.
And just like any other good Best Man, Wills got up during the private evening reception and told a few embarrassing stories about the groom.
While Harry's infamous playboy days were off-limits, he cracked a lot of jokes about Harry's hairline.
And while you might expect the second in line to the throne to be a safe bet when it comes to well-behaved jokes, William actually made a surprisingly "filthy" joke, and it was about wet knickers.
One guest told the Sunday Times that Wills joked about "wet knickers" during his time with the mic.
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Unfortunately details of the joke haven't been leaked - but we really hope we find out at some point!
William also pulled a prank on his little brother at the party, and nearly "floored" some of the guests in the process.
Apparently Harry fell off a ladder while trying to change a lightbulb a few weeks before the wedding, so Wills tied a ladder to the back of the newlyweds' car.
Image: AFP) AFP)
Harry's pal Charlie van Straubenzee also gave a speech during the celebrations, and spent most of it mocking the prince for his ginger hair.
According to the Times, he questioned Harry's behaviour when he was acting as dorm monitor at Ludgrove School in Berkshire, where they were both students.
He said: "All I wanted was a cuddle from my mummy.
Image: REX/Shutterstock) REX/Shutterstock)
"Instead Harry nicked my teddy bear and chucked it out on to the roof.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I ask you, how can you put someone in charge of a dorm when that someone is worse behaved than the whole dorm combined?"
The bride and groom also made speeches during the evening reception at Frogmore House in Windsor Castle.
Harry reportedly moved guests to tears as he gushed over his new wife and paid tribute to her mum Doria.
Meghan read an emotional love poem and declared she had finally "found her prince".


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Inside Dennis Rodman and Madonna's 'wild' relationship and her pregnancy plan

American basketball legend Dennis Rodman has been further affirmed in the hearts of his fans thanks to Netflix documentary series The Last Dance .
The docuseries follows the career of Dennis ' peer Michael Jordan and particularly focuses on his final season .
However , Rodman soon became something of the breakout star of the show and has had quite the dramatic love life .
One of the star 's most notable affairs was with the Queen of Pop herself , Madonna .
The pair began dating in 1996 and after they first met , Madonna is said to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I 'm not letting you out , '' she is said to have declared to him .
Writing in his autobiography I Should Be Dead By Now , Rodman described how strongly Madonna wanted to have a romance with him .
He noted '' `` She would send me faxes that said , ' I really want to be with you , I miss you . '
Regular stuff like that .
But then , there were others that said things like , ' I want every drop of your c**e inside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go because I want to have your baby .
'…She wanted it so bad , so bad it was hard to believe .
I think she wanted every bit of Dennis Rodman . ''
Rodman also wrote of Madonna 's desire to have his children .
He wrote : `` One time I was in Las Vegas at the craps table doing my thing when I got this frantic call .
It was like the 'somebody died call ' from New York .
`` So I left my chips on the table , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did my thing .
`` We got done and she was standing on her head in an attempt to promote conception - just like any girl trying to get pregnant .
`` I flew back to Las Vegas and picked up my game where I left off . ''
In fact , Rodman went on to say in an interview with The Breakfast Club just how intent Madonna was for him to impregnate her - even offering him money .
He said : `` She ( Madonna ) said , 'Dennis , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' `` I said , 'What is that ? '
I was trying to f*** with her , you know ?
I said , ' I 'll be there in five hours . '
`` She asked me that if I got her pregnant , she ’ d pay me $ 20 million .
That ’ s if the child was born . ''
Despite how extreme this passion may have seemed , the former couple 's relationship is believed to have only lasted for two months .
One point of contention was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sex , which he wrote about in his autobiography .
Yet , Dennis later said that being good at cunnilingus was the sign of a great male lover .
According to Complex , he told Playboy in 1997 : `` He should be confident in his d**k. '' And eat p***y big time , too .
Go down under and have a f***ing groundhog for lunch .
That 's my advice . ''
Ultimately , however , it seems that Madonna came at a pivotal time in Rodman 's life - one where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revealed in The Last Dance : `` Madonna explained to him , 'You have to establish who you want to be in this life , don ’ t be who they tell you you should be . '
`` He started realising he could push to any boundary .
That ’ s a freedom . ''
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Dennis Rodman has been the subject of the hit Netflix documentary The Last Dance and his romance with pop icon Madonna is legendary
American basketball legend Dennis Rodman has been further affirmed in the hearts of his fans thanks to Netflix documentary series The Last Dance.
The docuseries follows the career of Dennis' peer Michael Jordan and particularly focuses on his final season.
However, Rodman soon became something of the breakout star of the show and has had quite the dramatic love life.
One of the star's most notable affairs was with the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna.
The pair began dating in 1996 and after they first met, Madonna is said to have locked him in her hotel room.
"I'm not letting you out," she is said to have declared to him.
Writing in his autobiography I Should Be Dead By Now, Rodman described how strongly Madonna wanted to have a romance with him.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He noted" "She would send me faxes that said, 'I really want to be with you, I miss you.' Regular stuff like that. But then, there were others that said things like, 'I want every drop of your c**e inside me. I won't let it go because I want to have your baby.'…She wanted it so bad, so bad it was hard to believe. I think she wanted every bit of Dennis Rodman."
Rodman also wrote of Madonna's desire to have his children.
He wrote: "One time I was in Las Vegas at the craps table doing my thing when I got this frantic call. It was like the 'somebody died call' from New York.
Image: Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
"So I left my chips on the table, flew five hours to New York and did my thing.
"We got done and she was standing on her head in an attempt to promote conception - just like any girl trying to get pregnant.
"I flew back to Las Vegas and picked up my game where I left off."
In fact, Rodman went on to say in an interview with The Breakfast Club just how intent Madonna was for him to impregnate her - even offering him money.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images) Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
He said: "She (Madonna) said, 'Dennis, you know that I’m ovulating.'
"I said, 'What is that?' I was trying to f*** with her, you know? I said, 'I'll be there in five hours.'
"She asked me that if I got her pregnant, she’d pay me $20 million. That’s if the child was born."
Despite how extreme this passion may have seemed, the former couple's relationship is believed to have only lasted for two months.
One point of contention was that he refused to give Madonna oral sex, which he wrote about in his autobiography.
Yet, Dennis later said that being good at cunnilingus was the sign of a great male lover.
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
According to Complex, he told Playboy in 1997: "He should be confident in his d**k.
"And eat p***y big time, too. Go down under and have a f***ing groundhog for lunch. That's my advice."
Ultimately, however, it seems that Madonna came at a pivotal time in Rodman's life - one where he was considering suicide.
A teammate revealed in The Last Dance: "Madonna explained to him, 'You have to establish who you want to be in this life, don’t be who they tell you you should be.'
"He started realising he could push to any boundary. That’s a freedom."
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thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Body found in search for 21-year-old who disappeared after leaving work

The body of a man has been found in the search for a missing 21-year-old .
Dominic Sisson was reported missing yesterday afternoon when he did not return to his home in West Hallam , Ilkeston , Derbyshire , after leaving work .
Mountain rescue volunteers taking part in the search for Dominic found a body in the woods off Little Hallam Hill , in Ilkeston , in the early hours of this morning .
A spokesman for Derbyshire Constabulary said : `` The body of a man has been found in the search for missing man Dominic Sisson .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon when he failed to return to his home in West Hallam after leaving work in Ilkeston .
`` Mountain Rescue Team volunteers , who were supporting our search , found the body of a man in woods off Little Hallam Hill in the early hours of this morning .
`` Formal identification has yet to take place but we believe the body to be that of Mr Sisson .
His family have been informed and are being supported . ''
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Dominic Sisson was reported missing on Monday after he failed to return to his home in West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, from work, with mountain rescue volunteers finding a body this morning
Body found in search for missing 21-year-old who disappeared after leaving work
The body of a man has been found in the search for a missing 21-year-old.
Dominic Sisson was reported missing yesterday afternoon when he did not return to his home in West Hallam, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, after leaving work.
Mountain rescue volunteers taking part in the search for Dominic found a body in the woods off Little Hallam Hill, in Ilkeston, in the early hours of this morning.
A spokesman for Derbyshire Constabulary said: "The body of a man has been found in the search for missing man Dominic Sisson.
"The 21-year-old was reported missing yesterday afternoon when he failed to return to his home in West Hallam after leaving work in Ilkeston.
"Mountain Rescue Team volunteers, who were supporting our search, found the body of a man in woods off Little Hallam Hill in the early hours of this morning.
"Formal identification has yet to take place but we believe the body to be that of Mr Sisson. His family have been informed and are being supported."


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Ramires explains why Chelsea boss Frank Lampard was destined for management

Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires believes Frank Lampard was always destined to excel in management due to his understanding , tenacity and passion for the game .
Lampard has taken to management like a duck to water and been able to deal with the club ’ s transfer ban after putting his faith in the Blues ' younger players like Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham .
Chelsea sit fourth in the table having picked up 48 points with nine games still to go .
The Brazilian and Lampard combined to produce one of the club ’ s most important goals at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Champions League Final in 2012 .
And it was then that Ramires claims he knew Lampard would excel in management .
“ I knew Frank very well .
His understanding of positional play is one of the best I have come across and he was always paying attention to movement so it ’ s easy if you ’ ve got eyes for such things , ” Ramires told Mirror Sports from his base in Rio , Brazil .
“ He had passion for the game and he had love and the energy was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the eyes it ’ s easy.
” “ You just have to look at my goal against Barcelona to tell his awareness I remember that I just ran in the goal direction to wait the pass .
The ball came and the rest is history .
“ Sometimes , I have an impression that this goal is more remembered for Chelsea fans than the tittle ( laughs ) .
I can ’ t find words to describe that moment .
I felt truly blessed.
” The 33-year-old might be in another continent but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closely as the Premier League plans to restart behind closed doors .
The German Bundesliga started over the weekend and the likes of Spain , Italy and England are likely to take a leaf out of their book and restart games without fans .
But Ramires admits he is not a fan of the idea as it leaves the game without the people who truly matter .
“ I dislike the idea to play behind closed doors , I think football fans are fundamentally part of the game , but I know that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back football .
It 's a difficult situation for the clubs and managers to deal with .
I hope we can come back to the pitch as soon as possible , but only when it ’ s safe to do so.
” “ We are footballers and we want to play and for me I have set a good example and that is to follow government instructions and make sure that I consider the safety of every human being and not just what suits me or my career.
” Ramires signed for Palmeiras @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chinese Super League .
He was demoted to Jiangsu Suning 's second team and forced to train with the reserves before finally agreeing a release from his lucrative deal .
But after returning home with the Brazilian champions the season was cut short due to the coronavirus .
Brazil is the worst hit of the Latin American countries , with over 155,328 confirmed cases and over 10,000 deaths .
There is a lack of testing equipment available and Ramires is not taking any chances and spends most of his time in doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is counting on the strength of humanity to heal the world .
“ I 'm trying to make the best possible situation from this .
I spend most time with family , reflecting.
” “ I can ’ t complain given the situation I can say I ’ m coping and following all the government recommendation .
“ “ It ’ s truly a very difficult time for all of us , but I have faith , I have faith in humanity , I have faith in the collective power of humanity that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our friends and play the game we love so much.
” At 33-years-old Ramires is entering the latter part of his career , but one thing makes him proud everytime he looks back - his time in London Especially the love from the people and how he won over the Chelsea fans : “ I miss London .
I learnt so much living there and got along well with everyone .
I miss Chelsea but the club and the fans will always be in my heart , ” he added .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all because I always tried to give my best on the pitch .
The English fans are thankful for that , and I admire it .
It ’ s an honour for me to be part of Chelsea history.
” “ When I arrived at the club , I was mentally ready for the league , I had stayed in Portugal and I think that prepared me for any surprises a young footballer might have when he moved to a new country.
” “ Normally when you move to Europe as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things you ’ re confronted with but because I had already settled in in Portugal I tapped into that experience and applied it when I arrived in England ” “ I also have to say that Chelsea had some really good players who welcomed new players and made them feel at home so that was really helpful .
”

Ramires and Frank Lampard were team-mates at Chelsea and the Brazilian is not surprised to see the Englishman now in charge at Stamford Bridge
Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires believes Frank Lampard was always destined to excel in management due to his understanding, tenacity and passion for the game.
Lampard has taken to management like a duck to water and been able to deal with the club’s transfer ban after putting his faith in the Blues' younger players like Mason Mount and Tammy Abraham.
Chelsea sit fourth in the table having picked up 48 points with nine games still to go.
The Brazilian and Lampard combined to produce one of the club’s most important goals at the Camp Nou en route to the Champions League Final in 2012.
And it was then that Ramires claims he knew Lampard would excel in management.
“I knew Frank very well. His understanding of positional play is one of the best I have come across and he was always paying attention to movement so it’s easy if you’ve got eyes for such things,” Ramires told Mirror Sports from his base in Rio, Brazil.
Image: Getty) Getty)
“He had passion for the game and he had love and the energy was there and when there is that in the eyes it’s easy.”
“You just have to look at my goal against Barcelona to tell his awareness I remember that I just ran in the goal direction to wait the pass. The ball came and the rest is history.
“Sometimes, I have an impression that this goal is more remembered for Chelsea fans than the tittle (laughs). I can’t find words to describe that moment. I felt truly blessed.”
The 33-year-old might be in another continent but says he has been following the debate closely as the Premier League plans to restart behind closed doors.
The German Bundesliga started over the weekend and the likes of Spain, Italy and England are likely to take a leaf out of their book and restart games without fans.
But Ramires admits he is not a fan of the idea as it leaves the game without the people who truly matter.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
“I dislike the idea to play behind closed doors, I think football fans are fundamentally part of the game, but I know that it can be a way to bring back football. It's a difficult situation for the clubs and managers to deal with. I hope we can come back to the pitch as soon as possible, but only when it’s safe to do so.”
“We are footballers and we want to play and for me I have set a good example and that is to follow government instructions and make sure that I consider the safety of every human being and not just what suits me or my career.”
Ramires signed for Palmeiras last year after a difficult period in the Chinese Super League. He was demoted to Jiangsu Suning's second team and forced to train with the reserves before finally agreeing a release from his lucrative deal.
But after returning home with the Brazilian champions the season was cut short due to the coronavirus.
Brazil is the worst hit of the Latin American countries, with over 155,328 confirmed cases and over 10,000 deaths.
There is a lack of testing equipment available and Ramires is not taking any chances and spends most of his time in doors with his family.
He says he is counting on the strength of humanity to heal the world.
“I'm trying to make the best possible situation from this. I spend most time with family, reflecting.”
Image: Getty Images) Getty Images)
“I can’t complain given the situation I can say I’m coping and following all the government recommendation. “
“It’s truly a very difficult time for all of us, but I have faith, I have faith in humanity, I have faith in the collective power of humanity that we can win this battle and be with our friends and play the game we love so much.”
At 33-years-old Ramires is entering the latter part of his career, but one thing makes him proud everytime he looks back - his time in London
Especially the love from the people and how he won over the Chelsea fans:
“I miss London. I learnt so much living there and got along well with everyone. I miss Chelsea but the club and the fans will always be in my heart,” he added.
‘I think that i got the respect of all because I always tried to give my best on the pitch. The English fans are thankful for that, and I admire it. It’s an honour for me to be part of Chelsea history.”
“When I arrived at the club, I was mentally ready for the league, I had stayed in Portugal and I think that prepared me for any surprises a young footballer might have when he moved to a new country.”
“Normally when you move to Europe as a young player there are a lot of things you’re confronted with but because I had already settled in in Portugal I tapped into that experience and applied it when I arrived in England”
“I also have to say that Chelsea had some really good players who welcomed new players and made them feel at home so that was really helpful.”


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Brian Austin Green breaks silence on Megan Fox split after creepy divorce dream

Brian Austin Green has opened up about the moment he knew his and Megan Fox 's marriage was dead .
The Beverly Hills , 90210 actor had a strange dream in autumn last year , when Megan had left the family home to shoot a movie for five weeks - and it was then he knew their relationship was over .
Speaking on his podcast , ... With Brian Austin Green , the Hollywood star recalled : `` About three weeks into her being gone and shooting , I had a dream , which most people dream , but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I had this dream that she came back from work , and that we were distant , that things were off , that things were weird . ''
When he messaged her the next day about his dream , Megan was apparently `` shocked '' by it , but reassured him that everything was `` fine '' .
But the cracks started appearing when she came home , and everything in his nightmare began coming true .
`` I gave her a few weeks , I figured you know , she 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's jet-lagged , she 's been shooting nights , I have to give her some time to recoup a little bit and get back into life .
And , so , I did , '' he went on .
When Brian confronted her on the distance between them , Megan cryptically told him they would talk later - and when they finally had their marriage-ending conversation , he was left reeling by what she told him .
`` She said , 'You know , I realised while I was out of the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ myself , and I liked myself better during that experience , and I think that may be something worth trying for me ' , '' Brian recalled .
`` And I was shocked and I was upset about it , but I ca n't be upset at her , and I was n't upset at her because ... she did n't ask to feel that way , it was n't a choice she made , that 's the way she honestly felt . ''
The pair decided to take some time to mull @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few weeks it seemed clear they would have to make a clean break to avoid a potentially `` volatile situation '' .
`` There 's no reason for it to be [ that way ] with us .
Neither one of us did anything to each other , she 's always been honest with me and I 've always been honest with her , '' he went on .
`` And I know she will always love me and I know as far as a family , what we have built is really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided let 's make sure we do n't lose that .
That no matter what we 're always friends with each other and we 're a united front with the kids . ''
Brian also addressed his ex 's rumoured romance with Machine Gun Kelly - real name Colson Baker - who has been spotted today driving with Megan back to her Calabasas home in LA .
`` I wanted it coming from my mouth .
I wanted people to hear everything from me and then this is it , '' Brian said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy Colson , who I have never met , who she said nothing but really kind things about - I do n't want him to be vilified because nobody did anything wrong .
It 's not like we are separating or anything because somebody cheated or somebody hurt somebody .
`` I feel like people are on paths in life sometimes and you 're on the same path , and you walk that path together , and things are working and then paths just kind of separate sometimes . ''
Brian added : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be looked at in a negative way or him to be looked at it a negative way for doing that .
That 's what good people do .
Good people step up and help people that need help , and that 's what he is doing . ''
Brian and Megan wed in 2010 and share three children together .
She filed for divorce in 2015 , but the couple reunited after a rocky period .
Brian is now living in his Malibu bachelor pad while Megan remains with the kids in their @ @ @ @ @

Brian Austin Green has admitted he dreamt of his split from Megan Fox months before they pulled the trigger on their 10-year marriage
Brian Austin Green has opened up about the moment he knew his and Megan Fox's marriage was dead.
The Beverly Hills, 90210 actor had a strange dream in autumn last year, when Megan had left the family home to shoot a movie for five weeks - and it was then he knew their relationship was over.
Speaking on his podcast, ...With Brian Austin Green, the Hollywood star recalled: "About three weeks into her being gone and shooting, I had a dream, which most people dream, but I don't ever remember my dreams… but, I had this dream that she came back from work, and that we were distant, that things were off, that things were weird."
When he messaged her the next day about his dream, Megan was apparently "shocked" by it, but reassured him that everything was "fine".
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But the cracks started appearing when she came home, and everything in his nightmare began coming true.
"I gave her a few weeks, I figured you know, she's been out of the country, she's jet-lagged, she's been shooting nights, I have to give her some time to recoup a little bit and get back into life. And, so, I did," he went on.
When Brian confronted her on the distance between them, Megan cryptically told him they would talk later - and when they finally had their marriage-ending conversation, he was left reeling by what she told him.
Image: Getty Images for Paramount Pictu) Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
"She said, 'You know, I realised while I was out of the country working alone that I feel more like myself, and I liked myself better during that experience, and I think that may be something worth trying for me'," Brian recalled.
"And I was shocked and I was upset about it, but I can't be upset at her, and I wasn't upset at her because...she didn't ask to feel that way, it wasn't a choice she made, that's the way she honestly felt."
The pair decided to take some time to mull over their future, but after a few weeks it seemed clear they would have to make a clean break to avoid a potentially "volatile situation".
Image: Internet Unknown) Internet Unknown)
"There's no reason for it to be [that way] with us. Neither one of us did anything to each other, she's always been honest with me and I've always been honest with her," he went on.
"And I know she will always love me and I know as far as a family, what we have built is really cool and really special. So we decided let's make sure we don't lose that. That no matter what we're always friends with each other and we're a united front with the kids."
Brian also addressed his ex's rumoured romance with Machine Gun Kelly - real name Colson Baker - who has been spotted today driving with Megan back to her Calabasas home in LA.
Image: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com) Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com)
"I wanted it coming from my mouth. I wanted people to hear everything from me and then this is it," Brian said.
"I don't want this guy Colson, who I have never met, who she said nothing but really kind things about - I don't want him to be vilified because nobody did anything wrong. It's not like we are separating or anything because somebody cheated or somebody hurt somebody.
"I feel like people are on paths in life sometimes and you're on the same path, and you walk that path together, and things are working and then paths just kind of separate sometimes."
Image: Instagram) Instagram)
Brian added: "I don't want her to be looked at in a negative way or him to be looked at it a negative way for doing that. That's what good people do. Good people step up and help people that need help, and that's what he is doing."
Brian and Megan wed in 2010 and share three children together.
She filed for divorce in 2015, but the couple reunited after a rocky period.
Brian is now living in his Malibu bachelor pad while Megan remains with the kids in their marital home in LA.


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Donald Trump's unproven hydroxychloroquine drug can cause heart problems

Donald Trump ’ s championing of an anti-malarial drug to help fight coronavirus has reached new heights after he revealed that he is taking it himself .
The US president has frequently talked up hydroxychloroquine to tackle Covid-19 as the world seeks a vaccine to help stop the spread of the killer virus .
On Monday he announced that he ’ d been taking a pill a day after being offered a prescription by his doctor .
“ I think it ’ s good , I ’ ve heard a lot of good stories , ” he told reporters , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outside hospitals or research settings .
His revelation has been condemned by scientists .
But what do we know about it ?
What is hydroxychloroquine and can it be used to treat Covid-19 ?
It ’ s a derivative of chloroquine , also used to treat malaria , and can reduce inflammation , pain and swelling .
It ’ s also widely used to treat rheumatic diseases , including certain types of arthritis .
The British government has said that neither hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine are licensed to treat Covid-19 symptoms , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safety and effectiveness have been reached , meaning the drugs should not be used outside clinical trials .
Dr Stephen Griffin , associate professor in the School of Medicine , University of Leeds , said : `` Hydroxychloroquine is not licensed for the treatment or prevention of Covid-19 by the FDA ( US Food and Drug Administration ) , or any other agency .
`` In fact the weight of evidence from most recent patient trials shows it to be ineffective , with the potential for adverse side effects including those affecting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the president ’ s remarks as “ a staggering , irresponsible act that could very well also amount to self-harm '' , saying that people who follow Mr Trump ’ s example could “ endanger themselves ” .
He added that it ’ s prescribed and monitored carefully due to potential side effects .
When asked about Mr Trump , former Government chief scientific adviser Sir David King , said : `` Every word he says should be ignored in terms of advice '' .
He added : `` I 'm sorry but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person who is listening to the scientists .
He is making it up as he goes along . ''
Meanwhile Dr Ayfer Ali , assistant professor of strategy at Warwick Business School and an expert in drug repurposing , said using existing drugs could be the `` only hope '' of treating Covid-19 without a vaccine , but warned that still involved challenges .
`` A drug may be less safe for a different disease or in sicker patients , ” he said .
`` For example , preliminary data from the US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hydroxychloroquine were more likely to die than patients who did not take the drug . ''
What has research about hydroxychloroquine found ?
Studies in France and China have both looked at hydroxychloroquine .
However , neither study supports using hydroxychloroquine to treat patients with Covid-19 at the present time .
Last month there were 142 trials registered in various national and international databases involving chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine , alone , or in combination .
One example is aiming to use patients at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hydroxychloroquine , zinc and azithromycin .
In America , the University of Minnesota is investigating whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent people catching coronavirus .
The World Health Organisation has also included chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine among drugs to be prioritised under its global Solidarity Trial - an international study bringing together various nations ' efforts to test potential coronavirus treatments .
There are also concerns over the supply of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine - which are required and proven to fight off malaria - should it also be used widely to treat coronavirus .
The European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also said consideration must be given to the potential implications for people who already use the drugs for rheumatic diseases .

Donald Trump says he is taking malaria drug hydroxychloroquine 'because it's good'
Donald Trump says he is taking malaria drug hydroxychloroquine 'because it's good'
Donald Trump has announced that he's taking hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug which has not yet been proven as an effective method in the battle against coronavirus
What is hydroxychloroquine? Controversial malaria drug that can affect the heart
Donald Trump’s championing of an anti-malarial drug to help fight coronavirus has reached new heights after he revealed that he is taking it himself.
The US president has frequently talked up hydroxychloroquine to tackle Covid-19 as the world seeks a vaccine to help stop the spread of the killer virus.
On Monday he announced that he’d been taking a pill a day after being offered a prescription by his doctor.
“I think it’s good, I’ve heard a lot of good stories,” he told reporters, despite it not being approved for fighting coronavirus outside hospitals or research settings.
His revelation has been condemned by scientists. But what do we know about it?
What is hydroxychloroquine and can it be used to treat Covid-19?
Hydroxychloroquine is prescribed for acute malaria.
It’s a derivative of chloroquine, also used to treat malaria, and can reduce inflammation, pain and swelling.
It’s also widely used to treat rheumatic diseases, including certain types of arthritis.
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
The British government has said that neither hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine are licensed to treat Covid-19 symptoms, or prevent infection.
No conclusions over their safety and effectiveness have been reached, meaning the drugs should not be used outside clinical trials.
Dr Stephen Griffin, associate professor in the School of Medicine, University of Leeds, said: "Hydroxychloroquine is not licensed for the treatment or prevention of Covid-19 by the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration), or any other agency.
"In fact the weight of evidence from most recent patient trials shows it to be ineffective, with the potential for adverse side effects including those affecting the heart."
Hydroxychloroquine side effects
Image: AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images)
Hydroxychloroquine can cause heart rhythm problems.
Dr Griffin has described the president’s remarks as “a staggering, irresponsible act that could very well also amount to self-harm", saying that people who follow Mr Trump’s example could “endanger themselves”.
He added that it’s prescribed and monitored carefully due to potential side effects.
When asked about Mr Trump, former Government chief scientific adviser Sir David King, said: "Every word he says should be ignored in terms of advice".
He added: "I'm sorry but this is not the pronouncement of a person who is listening to the scientists. He is making it up as he goes along."
Meanwhile Dr Ayfer Ali, assistant professor of strategy at Warwick Business School and an expert in drug repurposing, said using existing drugs could be the "only hope" of treating Covid-19 without a vaccine, but warned that still involved challenges.
"A drug may be less safe for a different disease or in sicker patients,” he said.
"For example, preliminary data from the US indicates that patients with Covid-19 who took hydroxychloroquine were more likely to die than patients who did not take the drug."
What has research about hydroxychloroquine found?
Image: REUTERS) REUTERS)
Studies in France and China have both looked at hydroxychloroquine.
However, neither study supports using hydroxychloroquine to treat patients with Covid-19 at the present time.
Last month there were 142 trials registered in various national and international databases involving chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, alone, or in combination.
One example is aiming to use patients at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital in London, involving a a combination of hydroxychloroquine, zinc and azithromycin.
In America, the University of Minnesota is investigating whether hydroxychloroquine can prevent people catching coronavirus.
The World Health Organisation has also included chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine among drugs to be prioritised under its global Solidarity Trial - an international study bringing together various nations' efforts to test potential coronavirus treatments.
There are also concerns over the supply of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine - which are required and proven to fight off malaria - should it also be used widely to treat coronavirus.
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has also said consideration must be given to the potential implications for people who already use the drugs for rheumatic diseases.


thedailymirror--2020-05-19--Phillip Schofield's brutal dig at Donald Trump on This Morning sparks row

Phillip Schofield was criticised by This Morning viewers today after saying that `` Donald Trump is sadly still here '' .
Speaking to Nicola Thorp and Matthew Wright , Phil and Holly Willoughby addressed the US president 's recent comments that he was taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus .
Earlier today , Dr Hilary Jones warned that there were a number of troubling consequences of using the unproven drug , including heart failure .
But at the beginning to the debate , Phil remarked flippantly : `` Sadly , Donald Trump is still here . ''
His comment infuriated some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
One tweeted : `` @ Schofe what happened to be kind ?
Saying unfortunately a person is still here ?
# ThisMorning . ''
While another commented : `` # thismorning “ He still here , Sadly ” - Phil Schofleld about Trump Erm ... .
strange comment .
And now they are asking Matthew Wright about it Donald Trump Christ almighty !
! ''
A third wrote : `` @ thismorning think @ Schofe comment regarding @ realDonaldTrump is disgusting and he should be made to make an apology or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV anymore as these comments are not acceptable # ThisMorning . ''
One questioned : `` Did the suitably outraged Schofe just do a Miriam Margolyes there on Trump ?
# ThisMorning . ''
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby had been addressing the US president's recent comments that he was taking hydroxychloroquine
Phillip Schofield in brutal dig at Donald Trump - 'sadly he's still with us'
Phillip Schofield was criticised by This Morning viewers today after saying that "Donald Trump is sadly still here".
While some fans took it to mean that he was sad he wasn't alive, Phil clarified on Twitter that he actually meant that he was sad he was "still in the office".
Speaking to Nicola Thorp and Matthew Wright, Phil and Holly Willoughby addressed the US president's recent comments that he was taking hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus.
Earlier today, Dr Hilary Jones warned that there were a number of troubling consequences of using the unproven drug, including heart failure.
But at the beginning to the debate, Phil remarked flippantly: "Sadly, Donald Trump is still here."
Image: ITV) ITV) Image: ITV) ITV)
His comment infuriated some viewers, who branded it "unacceptable".
One tweeted: "@Schofe what happened to be kind? Saying unfortunately a person is still here? #ThisMorning."
Image: ITV) ITV)
While another commented: "#thismorning “He still here, Sadly” - Phil Schofleld about Trump Erm.... strange comment. And now they are asking Matthew Wright about it Donald Trump Christ almighty!!"
A third wrote: "@thismorning think @Schofe comment regarding @realDonaldTrump is disgusting and he should be made to make an apology or he shouldn’t be on the TV anymore as these comments are not acceptable #ThisMorning."
However Phil clarified what he meant on Twitter, writing: "Still in OFFICE!! Not still alive FFS!!!"
*This Morning airs weekdays at 10am on ITV