birminghammail--2020-04-03--Our Aston Villa take on the latest Premier League update

Will football ever return ?
Will we see Aston Villa in action once more ?
I live on an arterial road in the Midlands , and ones that ambulances have to storm down to get to almost anywhere they are growing .
The sirens are now beginning to deafen and deflect from any attempt to answer that opening question .
With every ambulance that passes , blue sirens flashing around a room and I 'm losing count now , it begs to paint a picture of a year without football .
Not just the 'year defined by football ' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end and August as a start - but the actual calendar year of 2020 .
Football was due to return in April , then May , and now it 's not .
The wrong people are having the wrong conversations , and it 's not at all lining up .
A new statement has been released that has pushed the return date back once more .
This will continue to happen until the season is cancelled , that I am sure of .
For how can football return if we can not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't put people into danger ?
As I 'm writing this , news breaks of someone in my extended family passing away due to COVID-19 .
Not someone I personally know , but someone who existed , and now exists no longer .
This is a real situation , and one that makes football - and it 's now-eternal debate about resuming - seem silly .
It 's such a self-centered debate , and one utterly tinged with self-serving opinions , and that can not be changed .
What can happen , though @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a while , and agree to continue the season at some point in the future , or otherwise cancel it .
There is a sense that football will have to break from tradition and the calendar it has always served .
This situation demands it , and further delays just extend the inevitable - that we can not continue right now .
The constant meetings and updates seem pointless , when the entire season can be suspended indefinitely to such a point where a conversation about a true conclusion can come about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tragedy that conversation can not happen .
For now , there are different matters to consider .
We live in a bit of a different world now .
One where human contact is almost a remote memory , and one where it seems utterly unbelievable to have been packed into a stadium with other fans , breathing all over one another and screaming to the sound of a goal .
It seems so long ago that the focus seemed to be on performances - or a lack of them in Villa 's case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of scrutiny on players right now is one of a white-hot heat .
We are in a global health crisis , and one that is slipping towards something of a catastrophe .
The average Premier League footballer 's pay packet is now low-hanging fruit for commentators and social pundits .
Footballers are of working-class backgrounds , they know what life is like before the riches - and thus the formula exists that they should part with their cash .
It 's a troubling circumstance .
Players earn a lot of money , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of it - but not in such a fashion that their actions become a substitute for failed decision-making and funding at the highest tier of a club .
Players are under a lot of pressure right now to 'do the right thing ' , but the wealth of players pales in comparison to the wealth of those who own a football club .
Those , who are in some parts , relying on Government schemes to save cash , while their workers - from matchday staff to players - are expected to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own the biggest clubs in England are billionaires , and they do n't often run out of cash .
There is almost no better example than my club , the Villa .
Owned by two billionaires backed to the hilt with war chests won on the battlefield of the petrochemical industry and the stock market , the club really are n't - or should ever be - in a troubled financial position .
To put it bluntly , Villa 's owners - the two people at the head of the chain - are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are billionaires - worth saying again - and are at the head of vast sums of money .
Reconcile that with the fact that people are n't interested at all in watching club owners run down the wing , and that it 's often players who are left without at the end of a short career .
Still , I 'm proud of Villa 's input to the crisis so far , led by ownership .
The club paid matchday staff when their game against Chelsea did not go ahead , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the NHS .
There is more to do , and a long way to go , though .
With the Premier League announcing support for lower league cashflow issues by advancing solidarity payments , offering a donation to the NHS and a push for wage cuts and deferrals , there is a sense that somehow football is attempting to find a small part-solution to big issues presented to the game .
Now ?
It 's time to hear from the richest in society who bankroll the clubs .
While players are put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is the owners who are shielded from critique .
They need to step forward , because this is just the start .
We wo n't be hearing our chants again for a while - so we need to start hearing more from those in charge at a local level , until football is truly ready to have it 's big conversation in the future .

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Will football ever return? Will we see Aston Villa in action once more?
I live on an arterial road in the Midlands, and ones that ambulances have to storm down to get to almost anywhere they are growing. The sirens are now beginning to deafen and deflect from any attempt to answer that opening question.
With every ambulance that passes, blue sirens flashing around a room and I'm losing count now, it begs to paint a picture of a year without football. Not just the 'year defined by football', cutting through Christmas to declare May as the end and August as a start - but the actual calendar year of 2020.
Football was due to return in April, then May, and now it's not. The wrong people are having the wrong conversations, and it's not at all lining up.
A new statement has been released that has pushed the return date back once more. This will continue to happen until the season is cancelled, that I am sure of.
For how can football return if we cannot be sure that it's return doesn't put people into danger?
As I'm writing this, news breaks of someone in my extended family passing away due to COVID-19. Not someone I personally know, but someone who existed, and now exists no longer. This is a real situation, and one that makes football - and it's now-eternal debate about resuming - seem silly.
It's such a self-centered debate, and one utterly tinged with self-serving opinions, and that cannot be changed.
What can happen, though, is that we set aside football for a while, and agree to continue the season at some point in the future, or otherwise cancel it. There is a sense that football will have to break from tradition and the calendar it has always served. This situation demands it, and further delays just extend the inevitable - that we cannot continue right now.
The constant meetings and updates seem pointless, when the entire season can be suspended indefinitely to such a point where a conversation about a true conclusion can come about, right now in the grip of tragedy that conversation cannot happen.
For now, there are different matters to consider.
We live in a bit of a different world now. One where human contact is almost a remote memory, and one where it seems utterly unbelievable to have been packed into a stadium with other fans, breathing all over one another and screaming to the sound of a goal.
It seems so long ago that the focus seemed to be on performances - or a lack of them in Villa's case - rather than cash.
The heat of scrutiny on players right now is one of a white-hot heat. We are in a global health crisis, and one that is slipping towards something of a catastrophe. The average Premier League footballer's pay packet is now low-hanging fruit for commentators and social pundits.
Footballers are of working-class backgrounds, they know what life is like before the riches - and thus the formula exists that they should part with their cash.
It's a troubling circumstance. Players earn a lot of money, they should part with some or a lot of it - but not in such a fashion that their actions become a substitute for failed decision-making and funding at the highest tier of a club.
Players are under a lot of pressure right now to 'do the right thing', but the wealth of players pales in comparison to the wealth of those who own a football club.
Those, who are in some parts, relying on Government schemes to save cash, while their workers - from matchday staff to players - are expected to do other things entirely.
The people who own the biggest clubs in England are billionaires, and they don't often run out of cash.
There is almost no better example than my club, the Villa. Owned by two billionaires backed to the hilt with war chests won on the battlefield of the petrochemical industry and the stock market, the club really aren't - or should ever be - in a troubled financial position.
(Image: PA)
To put it bluntly, Villa's owners - the two people at the head of the chain - are loaded in such an incomprehensible way. They are billionaires - worth saying again - and are at the head of vast sums of money.
Reconcile that with the fact that people aren't interested at all in watching club owners run down the wing, and that it's often players who are left without at the end of a short career.
Still, I'm proud of Villa's input to the crisis so far, led by ownership.
The club paid matchday staff when their game against Chelsea did not go ahead, they have made supply donations to the vulnerable and the NHS. There is more to do, and a long way to go, though.
With the Premier League announcing support for lower league cashflow issues by advancing solidarity payments, offering a donation to the NHS and a push for wage cuts and deferrals, there is a sense that somehow football is attempting to find a small part-solution to big issues presented to the game.
Now? It's time to hear from the richest in society who bankroll the clubs. While players are put on the frontlines of the argument, it is the owners who are shielded from critique.
They need to step forward, because this is just the start. We won't be hearing our chants again for a while - so we need to start hearing more from those in charge at a local level, until football is truly ready to have it's big conversation in the future.


birminghammail--2020-04-03--Postman parrot bringing a smile to everyone's faces through pandemic

A high-spirited postman has been putting a smile on everybody 's face amidst the tragedy of the pandemic by completing his rounds dressed as a parrot .
As we faced our second Friday in lockdown to protect ourselves against the deadly coronavirus , one essential worker was on a mission to turn our frowns upside-down .
The Royal Mail postie was caught on camera by several residents who were instantly cheered up by his brightly-coloured costume , complete with a head dress .
He was seen making his deliveries around various areas of Redditch , including on Birchfield Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parrot beak jutting out in front of his face .
His light-hearted fancy dress was widely praised by locals who said it had brightened their day amid the darkness of the tragic Covid-19 virus .
One said : `` I love this , something to cheer us up at this time , thank you . ''
Another wrote : `` How great it this in these dark times , well done to the fabulous postman for brightening our day ❤ love it !
!
! ''
A third commented : `` Even just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
`` Well done to the postman for bringing a bit of sunshine into peoples lives , '' a fourth added .
Royal Mail said it had been 'inundated ' with pictures and messages across the country with similar praise for its dedicated staff .
A spokesperson for the service said : “ Over the last few weeks we have been inundated with messages and pictures from our customers across the country in praise of the extra lengths our postmen and women have been going - just like Postman Parrot - during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and money for local charities .
`` We know that local communities really value what our postmen and women are doing in these challenging times , and we ’ re really proud of them , too ” .
The images came in the wake of a national applause for all of our key workers held at 8pm on Thursday , April 2 .
All across Birmingham - and the country - communities stepped out of their doors to clap , cheer and even launch fireworks for those battling on through the pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ firefighters , shop staff , pharmacists , delivery drivers , warehouse workers , volunteers - and of course our NHS - all became the centre of our gratitude during the second Clap for our Carers .

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A high-spirited postman has been putting a smile on everybody's face amidst the tragedy of the pandemic by completing his rounds dressed as a parrot.
As we faced our second Friday in lockdown to protect ourselves against the deadly coronavirus, one essential worker was on a mission to turn our frowns upside-down.
The Royal Mail postie was caught on camera by several residents who were instantly cheered up by his brightly-coloured costume, complete with a head dress.
He was seen making his deliveries around various areas of Redditch, including on Birchfield Road, with a wing-full of post and a parrot beak jutting out in front of his face.
(Image: Martin Attewell)
His light-hearted fancy dress was widely praised by locals who said it had brightened their day amid the darkness of the tragic Covid-19 virus.
One said: " I love this, something to cheer us up at this time, thank you."
Another wrote: "How great it this in these dark times, well done to the fabulous postman for brightening our day ❤ love it !!!"
A third commented: "Even just the pics made me smile thank you."
"Well done to the postman for bringing a bit of sunshine into peoples lives," a fourth added.
Royal Mail said it had been 'inundated' with pictures and messages across the country with similar praise for its dedicated staff.
A spokesperson for the service said: “Over the last few weeks we have been inundated with messages and pictures from our customers across the country in praise of the extra lengths our postmen and women have been going - just like Postman Parrot - during the coronavirus crisis to raise spirits, and money for local charities.
"We know that local communities really value what our postmen and women are doing in these challenging times, and we’re really proud of them, too”.
(Image: Martin Attewell)
The images came in the wake of a national applause for all of our key workers held at 8pm on Thursday, April 2.
All across Birmingham - and the country - communities stepped out of their doors to clap, cheer and even launch fireworks for those battling on through the pandemic.
Police, posties, bin men, firefighters, shop staff, pharmacists, delivery drivers, warehouse workers, volunteers - and of course our NHS - all became the centre of our gratitude during the second Clap for our Carers.


birminghammail--2020-04-03--‘No wrongdoings’ – Leeds United talent makes West Brom claim

Former West Bromwich Albion player Tyler Roberts is clear that there are no hard feelings - or 'wrongdoings ' in his departure from the Baggies .
The Albion academy graduate left West Brom in 2018 to join Championship promotion rivals Leeds after being linked with a move to AC Milan , and one of his greatest moments in a Leeds shirt came against his former club .
Last season , Roberts ran the show has Leeds cruised to a 4-0 home win over West Brom , and the player has stated that the Elland Road victory is one of his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home last season , ” said Roberts to Leeds United club media when asked about his favourite moment in a Leeds shirt .
“ Not just because it was my old team , because there were no wrongdoings or anything like that . ''
Roberts particularly enjoyed the atmosphere at the stadium as Leeds romped to victory .
“ I just think the atmosphere that was created by the fans , I ’ ve never experienced playing in something like that before , it was like a party inside of the stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the whole game it was bouncing , it was so sick.
” It 's a much closer battle between the two clubs this season - with both vying for automatic promotion until the EFL season was suspended .
Roberts has appeared in 14 matches for Leeds this season , scoring three goals .

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Former West Bromwich Albion player Tyler Roberts is clear that there are no hard feelings - or 'wrongdoings' in his departure from the Baggies.
The Albion academy graduate left West Brom in 2018 to join Championship promotion rivals Leeds after being linked with a move to AC Milan, and one of his greatest moments in a Leeds shirt came against his former club.
Last season, Roberts ran the show has Leeds cruised to a 4-0 home win over West Brom, and the player has stated that the Elland Road victory is one of his favourite Leeds moments.
“West Brom at home last season,” said Roberts to Leeds United club media when asked about his favourite moment in a Leeds shirt.
“Not just because it was my old team, because there were no wrongdoings or anything like that."
Roberts particularly enjoyed the atmosphere at the stadium as Leeds romped to victory.
“I just think the atmosphere that was created by the fans, I’ve never experienced playing in something like that before, it was like a party inside of the stadium. Because we scored so early, for the whole game it was bouncing, it was so sick.”
It's a much closer battle between the two clubs this season - with both vying for automatic promotion until the EFL season was suspended.
Roberts has appeared in 14 matches for Leeds this season, scoring three goals.


birminghammail--2020-04-03--'No evidence' that wearing face masks stops coronavirus, says UK Government

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer says there is no evidence that the wearing of face masks stops the spread of Covid-19 .
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam told the Downing Street daily briefing on coronavirus that said the practice seemed `` wired into '' some South East Asian cultures but there was no evidence it helped stop the spread of Covid-19 .
He said : `` There is no evidence that general wearing of face masks by the public who are well affects the spread of the disease in our society .
He added : `` In terms of the hard evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we do not recommend face masks for general wearing by the public . ''
Asked when the peak of the epidemic is expected to be , said : `` We do n't know the answer to that yet .
`` We 've always said that we will know if our social distancing measures are working a few weeks after we 've put them in place . ''
He reiterated it was `` too soon to say '' , adding : `` It 'll partly depend upon how well those social distancing measures are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` I hope it will be soon .
We 're going to watch very carefully to see when we 've hit the peak and when we 're starting to turn it but we will not take any premature actions . ''
Addressing whether the NHS will have enough ventilators during the peak , given some fear they will not receive the critical care they need , Professor Van-Tam expressed confidence in equipment supplies .
He said : `` I can tell you I do n't think we 're anywhere close to that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will watch it extremely closely and we will make decisions as we need to on a day-by-day basis . ''
Prof Van-Tam said he `` absolutely sees green shoots '' of hope over containing the spread of Covid-19 , given the response to the social distancing measures .
He said : `` I absolutely see green shoots , I really do in terms of the massive change in public behaviour that has already taken place .
`` If that continues for as long as the Government asks for it to continue then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoots in the end .
`` However , if you 're asking me about the healthcare hospital admission data then I think it 's too early to make any kind of interpretation such as that .
`` There will be day-to-day variations in the number of hospital admissions that occur as a feature of near-random chance .
`` So one must n't interpret the data , one needs to be patient and look for a long-term trend . ''
Prof Van-Tam said there was no plan to add loss of taste and smell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch for when measuring their potential Covid-19 symptoms .
He said : `` On the point about loss of taste and smell , we have actually asked our expert advisory committee , Nervtag , to look at this .
`` And there is some anecdotal data in the published domain that there are a proportion of people who do indeed lose their sense of taste and smell .
`` However , we have looked at the data there is , in relation to whether that on its own is a symptom that would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ definition , and the answer to that from our experts is absolutely not . ''

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The Deputy Chief Medical Officer says there is no evidence that the wearing of face masks stops the spread of Covid-19.
Professor Jonathan Van-Tam told the Downing Street daily briefing on coronavirus that said the practice seemed "wired into" some South East Asian cultures but there was no evidence it helped stop the spread of Covid-19.
He said: "There is no evidence that general wearing of face masks by the public who are well affects the spread of the disease in our society.
"What matters is social distancing."
(Image: PA)
He added: "In terms of the hard evidence and what the UK Government recommends, we do not recommend face masks for general wearing by the public."
Asked when the peak of the epidemic is expected to be, said: "We don't know the answer to that yet.
"We've always said that we will know if our social distancing measures are working a few weeks after we've put them in place."
He reiterated it was "too soon to say", adding: "It'll partly depend upon how well those social distancing measures are adhered to by every one of us.
"I hope it will be soon. We're going to watch very carefully to see when we've hit the peak and when we're starting to turn it but we will not take any premature actions."
Addressing whether the NHS will have enough ventilators during the peak, given some fear they will not receive the critical care they need, Professor Van-Tam expressed confidence in equipment supplies.
He said: "I can tell you I don't think we're anywhere close to that kind of scenario at the moment. We will watch it extremely closely and we will make decisions as we need to on a day-by-day basis."
Prof Van-Tam said he "absolutely sees green shoots" of hope over containing the spread of Covid-19, given the response to the social distancing measures.
He said: "I absolutely see green shoots, I really do in terms of the massive change in public behaviour that has already taken place.
"If that continues for as long as the Government asks for it to continue then they really will be quite big green shoots in the end.
"However, if you're asking me about the healthcare hospital admission data then I think it's too early to make any kind of interpretation such as that.
"There will be day-to-day variations in the number of hospital admissions that occur as a feature of near-random chance.
"So one mustn't interpret the data, one needs to be patient and look for a long-term trend."
Prof Van-Tam said there was no plan to add loss of taste and smell to the list of symptoms people should watch for when measuring their potential Covid-19 symptoms.
He said: "On the point about loss of taste and smell, we have actually asked our expert advisory committee, Nervtag, to look at this.
"And there is some anecdotal data in the published domain that there are a proportion of people who do indeed lose their sense of taste and smell.
"However, we have looked at the data there is, in relation to whether that on its own is a symptom that would be important to add to the case definition, and the answer to that from our experts is absolutely not."


birminghammail--2020-04-03--Leeds plot transfer for Liverpool striker linked with Villa - reports

Leeds United are reportedly lining up a summer move for a striker once linked with Aston Villa .
Dean Smith ’ s side were credited with an interest in Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster during the January transfer window .
Huddersfield Town and Leeds were also tipped to make a move for the 20-year-old in the New Year , before the striker signed on loan for Swansea City .
Now fresh reports in Football Insider claim that Leeds are plotting a second move for the England Under-21 international , should Liverpool opt to let the youngster go out on loan again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool are likely to let Brewster go out on loan next term to gain valuable first-team experience , as they look to add to their already impressive strike force .
In his 11 appearances during his loan spell at Swansea , Brewster has netted four goals and proved himself to be a key player for Steve Cooper ’ s side prior to the suspension of professional football in England due to the coronavirus outbreak .
Villa were keen to sign a striker in January , following the long-term injury to summer signing Wesley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ materialised .
Instead , Villa dipped into the permanent market and brought striker duo Mbwana Samatta ( Genk ) and Borja Baston ( Swansea ) to the club .

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Leeds United are reportedly lining up a summer move for a striker once linked with Aston Villa.
Dean Smith’s side were credited with an interest in Liverpool starlet Rhian Brewster during the January transfer window.
Huddersfield Town and Leeds were also tipped to make a move for the 20-year-old in the New Year, before the striker signed on loan for Swansea City.
Now fresh reports in Football Insider claim that Leeds are plotting a second move for the England Under-21 international, should Liverpool opt to let the youngster go out on loan again next season.
The report adds that Liverpool are likely to let Brewster go out on loan next term to gain valuable first-team experience, as they look to add to their already impressive strike force.
In his 11 appearances during his loan spell at Swansea, Brewster has netted four goals and proved himself to be a key player for Steve Cooper’s side prior to the suspension of professional football in England due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Villa were keen to sign a striker in January, following the long-term injury to summer signing Wesley, but a move for Brewster never materialised.
Instead, Villa dipped into the permanent market and brought striker duo Mbwana Samatta (Genk) and Borja Baston (Swansea) to the club.


birminghammail--2020-04-03--Nursing chief's tribute to Areema Nasreen - 'I worry there is going to be more'

England 's Chief Nursing Officer Ruth May has paid tribute to NHS staff who have died after contracting coronavirus , adding `` I worry that there is going to be more '' .
Ms May was speaking at the Downing Street daily briefing on the coronavirus crisis .
She said : `` I want to recognise that today we have had the very sad news of the loss of two of my colleagues .
`` We have lost today Aimee O'Rourke and Areema Nasreen , two registered nurses working to protect our public , and they sadly have died .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , their friends and their colleagues , because they were one of us , they were one of my profession , the NHS family .
`` I worry that there 's going to be more .
And I want to honour them today and recognise their service . ''
Mum-of-three Areema Nasreen tested positive for the virus after developing a soaring temperature , body aches and a cough .
The married 36-year-old , who worked as a staff nurse at Walsall Manor Hospital ’ s Acute Medical Unit , was rushed to her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worsened .
She was put on a ventilator in intensive care - but took a turn for the worse and died in the early hours of Friday , April 3 .
The Chief Nursing Officer urged members of the public not to be tempted to go outside in the forecast sunny weather this weekend and remember the two nurses who died after contracting Covid-19 .
Ms May said : `` This weekend is going to be very warm and it will be very tempting to go out and enjoy those summer rays .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ remember Aimee and Areema .
Please stay at home for them . ''
Health Secretary said at the conference that he wanted to thank everyone who has stayed at home as they are `` giving the NHS the time to expand so that it can save lives '' .
After confirming the plans for further Nightingale hospitals in Bristol and Harrogate , Mr Hancock said : `` Since the start of this crisis , we 've boosted the number of critical care beds to care for coronavirus by over 2,500 .
`` That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Nightingale hospitals . ''
On PPE , Mr Hancock said more than 26 million products were delivered to 281 different organisations on Thursday .
He added he has agreed with the Northern Ireland Executive to `` immediately '' provide five million items of PPE to meet their needs .
`` Over 7,000 NHS staff have been tested , '' Mr Hancock also said .
Mr Hancock said research on treatment for Covid-19 was `` essential to our plan '' for tackling the epidemic and announced the UK was carrying out world-leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the finest research minds in the country to design new trials and we 're delivering them at record pace , '' he said .
`` We have established three national clinical trials covering each major stage of the disease - primary care , hospital care and critical care for the most seriously ill. '' Just like the Nightingale hospital , one of these was put together in just nine days which is breathtaking speed .
`` These trials are looking at the effectiveness of existing drugs and steroids , re-purposed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trials , which is called recovery and deals in hospital care , is the largest of its kind in the world , with 926 patients involved . ''
Mr Hancock said more patients were needed to volunteer to take part in the trials , saying the `` bigger the trials , the better the data and the faster we can roll out the treatments '' .

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England's Chief Nursing Officer Ruth May has paid tribute to NHS staff who have died after contracting coronavirus, adding "I worry that there is going to be more".
Ms May was speaking at the Downing Street daily briefing on the coronavirus crisis.
She said: "I want to recognise that today we have had the very sad news of the loss of two of my colleagues.
"We have lost today Aimee O'Rourke and Areema Nasreen, two registered nurses working to protect our public, and they sadly have died.
(Image: PA)
"My sincere condolences to their family, their friends and their colleagues, because they were one of us, they were one of my profession, the NHS family.
"I worry that there's going to be more. And I want to honour them today and recognise their service."
Mum-of-three Areema Nasreen tested positive for the virus after developing a soaring temperature, body aches and a cough.
The married 36-year-old, who worked as a staff nurse at Walsall Manor Hospital’s Acute Medical Unit, was rushed to her own hospital for treatment when her condition worsened.
She was put on a ventilator in intensive care - but took a turn for the worse and died in the early hours of Friday, April 3.
The Chief Nursing Officer urged members of the public not to be tempted to go outside in the forecast sunny weather this weekend and remember the two nurses who died after contracting Covid-19.
Ms May said: "This weekend is going to be very warm and it will be very tempting to go out and enjoy those summer rays.
"But please, I ask to remember Aimee and Areema. Please stay at home for them."
Health Secretary said at the conference that he wanted to thank everyone who has stayed at home as they are "giving the NHS the time to expand so that it can save lives".
After confirming the plans for further Nightingale hospitals in Bristol and Harrogate, Mr Hancock said: "Since the start of this crisis, we've boosted the number of critical care beds to care for coronavirus by over 2,500.
"That's before the addition we'll get from the Nightingale hospitals."
On PPE, Mr Hancock said more than 26 million products were delivered to 281 different organisations on Thursday.
He added he has agreed with the Northern Ireland Executive to "immediately" provide five million items of PPE to meet their needs.
"Over 7,000 NHS staff have been tested," Mr Hancock also said.
Mr Hancock said research on treatment for Covid-19 was "essential to our plan" for tackling the epidemic and announced the UK was carrying out world-leading trials.
"We are bringing together some of the finest research minds in the country to design new trials and we're delivering them at record pace," he said.
"We have established three national clinical trials covering each major stage of the disease - primary care, hospital care and critical care for the most seriously ill.
"Just like the Nightingale hospital, one of these was put together in just nine days which is breathtaking speed.
"These trials are looking at the effectiveness of existing drugs and steroids, re-purposed for treatment for Covid-19.
"One of the trials, which is called recovery and deals in hospital care, is the largest of its kind in the world, with 926 patients involved."
Mr Hancock said more patients were needed to volunteer to take part in the trials, saying the "bigger the trials, the better the data and the faster we can roll out the treatments".


birminghammail--2020-04-03--'Mindless' suspected torching of 5G mast after Covid-19 claims condemned

A suspected arson attack on a phone mast following fake claims 5G was linked to coronavirus has been described as 'mindless ' .
Birmingham 's director of public health rubbished the conspiracy theory that telecommunications or radio frequencies caused Covid-19 .
And Coun Zafar Iqbal , who represents the Tyseley and Hay Mills part of Birmingham where the 70ft EE structure went up in flames last night , criticised 'malicious ' information which spread on local social media groups prior to the incident .
The Labour councillor called for residents to contact him if they were concerned about Covid-19 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reliable and authenticated sources .
Eight firefighters and police attended the scene at Spring Road , Tyseley , following reports of a blaze at 8.18pm .
Neither emergency service was initially able to confirm whether it was a deliberate attack .
But , just days earlier , residents on a Facebook group for Sparkhill , near to the site , speculated that 5G was behind the spread of coronavirus .
It was also understood messages perpetuating the idea were spread on local WhatsApp groups .
The theory has been totally dismissed and criticised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dr Justin Varney , director of public health at Birmingham City Council , said : `` There is no credible scientific evidence in the UK or internationally linking 5G or any other form of telecommunications device or radio frequency to the coronavirus outbreak or to having any impact on people 's susceptibility to the virus . ''
Coun Iqbal said : `` I was aware of the fire last night .
There are lots of malicious messages going around about different conspiracies .
How can you stop them ?
It 's the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe what they want to believe .
There 's nothing factual about them , people just share them without any knowledge or understanding about the issues .
`` Everyone is going through a difficult time in the community and the country .
People could be doing better things than setting phone masts on fire .
It 's mindless .
The police had to go and all of the cars had to be diverted .
The fire service had to attend , they have got other things to deal with .
`` The fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping the NHS , they could be doing much better things than going out to incidents like this .
He added : `` At this time the country is in crisis .
There are so many good people out there helping and volunteering .
Then you have got people like this going out and spreading this sort of thing .
They should get their information from a source that 's authentic .
`` With WhatsApp messages you do n't even know where they started from .
If people are concerned they should speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , contact the government and get factual information then make up their mind .
They ca n't just look at a WhatsApp message then go and set something on fire . ''

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A suspected arson attack on a phone mast following fake claims 5G was linked to coronavirus has been described as 'mindless'.
Birmingham's director of public health rubbished the conspiracy theory that telecommunications or radio frequencies caused Covid-19.
And Coun Zafar Iqbal, who represents the Tyseley and Hay Mills part of Birmingham where the 70ft EE structure went up in flames last night, criticised 'malicious' information which spread on local social media groups prior to the incident.
The Labour councillor called for residents to contact him if they were concerned about Covid-19 or seek out information on the pandemic from reliable and authenticated sources.
(Image: Birmingham Live)
Eight firefighters and police attended the scene at Spring Road, Tyseley, following reports of a blaze at 8.18pm. Neither emergency service was initially able to confirm whether it was a deliberate attack.
But, just days earlier, residents on a Facebook group for Sparkhill, near to the site, speculated that 5G was behind the spread of coronavirus.
It was also understood messages perpetuating the idea were spread on local WhatsApp groups. The theory has been totally dismissed and criticised nationally for a lack of scientific evidence.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Dr Justin Varney, director of public health at Birmingham City Council, said: "There is no credible scientific evidence in the UK or internationally linking 5G or any other form of telecommunications device or radio frequency to the coronavirus outbreak or to having any impact on people's susceptibility to the virus."
Coun Iqbal said: "I was aware of the fire last night. There are lots of malicious messages going around about different conspiracies. How can you stop them? It's the times we are in. People will believe what they want to believe. There's nothing factual about them, people just share them without any knowledge or understanding about the issues.
"Everyone is going through a difficult time in the community and the country. People could be doing better things than setting phone masts on fire. It's mindless. The police had to go and all of the cars had to be diverted. The fire service had to attend, they have got other things to deal with.
"The fire service is helping out with deliveries and helping the NHS, they could be doing much better things than going out to incidents like this.
He added: "At this time the country is in crisis. There are so many good people out there helping and volunteering. Then you have got people like this going out and spreading this sort of thing. They should get their information from a source that's authentic.
"With WhatsApp messages you don't even know where they started from. If people are concerned they should speak to us, write to their MP, contact the government and get factual information then make up their mind. They can't just look at a WhatsApp message then go and set something on fire."


birminghammail--2020-04-03--First picture of 'much-loved' teacher who died after contracting coronavirus

This is the first picture of a 'much-loved ' school teacher who sadly died following a battle with coronavirus .
Kate Fox was admitted into hospital a week ago after she was diagnosed with Covid-19 , which had exacerbated her underlying health related issues .
The Literacy for Life teacher had worked at Thorns Collegiate College , in Quarry Bank , for more than 20 years , but sadly passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning ( April 2 ) .
Thorns Collegiate College released a picture of Kate along with a statement , which read : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to inform you of the death of Kate Fox one of our teachers of L4L at Thorns .
`` Sadly Kate was admitted to hospital a week ago having been diagnosed with Covid 19 which had exacerbated her underlying health related issues .
`` The medical workers did everything they could to treat Kate but her condition worsened and she passed away in the early hours of Thursday , April 2 , 2020 . ''
The statement , from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust CEO Sir Mark Grundy and school principal Manny Kelay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thorns for over twenty years , was much loved and respected by her students and colleagues and will be very much missed by everyone .
`` This is a tragic loss for our whole school community .
Our thoughts and prayers are with her partner , her family and her friends . ''
Councillor Ruth Buttery , cabinet member for children ’ s services , has sent her heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Kate 's family .
Her tribute said : `` I would like to offer my most heartfelt and sincere sympathies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this very sad time .
`` My thoughts are also with the Dudley borough school community , who today mourn the loss of a loved and respected teacher who was dedicated to her school and pupils .
`` Dudley borough is blessed with a dedicated workforce and people from across the borough are playing their part in the fight against this virus .
`` I want to thank the food workers , teachers , doctors , nurses , NHS staff , care staff , volunteers and many others who are playing their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with partners to do all we can to fight this virus and keep our residents safe and I want to remind everyone to stay at home as much as possible to help protect the people of our community and reduce the pressure on our NHS . ''

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This is the first picture of a 'much-loved' school teacher who sadly died following a battle with coronavirus.
Kate Fox was admitted into hospital a week ago after she was diagnosed with Covid-19, which had exacerbated her underlying health related issues.
The Literacy for Life teacher had worked at Thorns Collegiate College, in Quarry Bank, for more than 20 years, but sadly passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning (April 2).
(Image: Thorns Collegiate College)
Thorns Collegiate College released a picture of Kate along with a statement, which read: "It is with great sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Kate Fox one of our teachers of L4L at Thorns.
"Sadly Kate was admitted to hospital a week ago having been diagnosed with Covid 19 which had exacerbated her underlying health related issues.
"The medical workers did everything they could to treat Kate but her condition worsened and she passed away in the early hours of Thursday,April 2, 2020."
The statement, from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust CEO Sir Mark Grundy and school principal Manny Kelay, added: "Kate worked at Thorns for over twenty years, was much loved and respected by her students and colleagues and will be very much missed by everyone.
"This is a tragic loss for our whole school community. Our thoughts and prayers are with her partner, her family and her friends."
Councillor Ruth Buttery, cabinet member for children’s services, has sent her heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Kate's family. Her tribute said: "I would like to offer my most heartfelt and sincere sympathies to Kate’s family and friends at this very sad time.
"My thoughts are also with the Dudley borough school community, who today mourn the loss of a loved and respected teacher who was dedicated to her school and pupils.
"Dudley borough is blessed with a dedicated workforce and people from across the borough are playing their part in the fight against this virus.
"I want to thank the food workers, teachers, doctors, nurses, NHS staff, care staff, volunteers and many others who are playing their part.
"Dudley Council is working with partners to do all we can to fight this virus and keep our residents safe and I want to remind everyone to stay at home as much as possible to help protect the people of our community and reduce the pressure on our NHS."


birminghammail--2020-04-03--'You must stay at home this weekend even if the sun is shining'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that everyone must stay at home this weekend - even if the sun is shining .
He spoke out after forecasters predicted a warm weekend .
Mr Hancock said : `` We are set for a warm weekend in some parts of the country , but ... the disease is still spreading and we absolutely can not afford to relax our discipline now .
If we do , people will die . ''
And he reminded people that they had been ordered to stay at home , saying : `` This advice is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Stay at home , protect lives and then you will be doing your part . ''
Mr Hancock , who has himself recovered from coronavirus , was speaking during the daily Downing Street press conference .
More than 2,000 critical care beds `` are free and available '' across the NHS and ready to use if needed , in addition to the new hospital beds to be created in dedicated Nightingale hospitals , created specially to treat coronavirus patients , he said .
The number of people with coronavirus who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Latest figures show there were 684 deaths in one day , the highest number so far , including 150 in the Midlands .
The Midlands has the highest death rate outside of London , where 161 people died .
But separate data showed the number of new hospital admissions was falling in both London and the Midlands .
It remains to be seen whether this fall will continue in future days .
The Queen is to deliver a message of encouragement to the nation on Sunday , Buckingham Palace announced .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolation in Number 11 Downing Street .
It has now been seven days since he was found to have coronavirus but he continues to have symptoms .
Official advice is that people with the virus should isolate for at least seven days , and for longer if the symptoms persist .
Prince Charles , who himself has recovered from the covid-19 virus , opened the dedicated coronavirus Nightingale Hospital in London , via video link .
And NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens confirmed that sites in the south west of England and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,500 beds if needed - have joined Manchester and Birmingham as the latest locations where Nightingale hospitals will be built .

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has warned that everyone must stay at home this weekend - even if the sun is shining.
He spoke out after forecasters predicted a warm weekend.
Mr Hancock said: "We are set for a warm weekend in some parts of the country, but ... the disease is still spreading and we absolutely cannot afford to relax our discipline now. If we do, people will die."
And he reminded people that they had been ordered to stay at home, saying: "This advice is not a request. It is an instruction.
"Stay at home, protect lives and then you will be doing your part."
Mr Hancock, who has himself recovered from coronavirus, was speaking during the daily Downing Street press conference.
More than 2,000 critical care beds "are free and available" across the NHS and ready to use if needed, in addition to the new hospital beds to be created in dedicated Nightingale hospitals, created specially to treat coronavirus patients, he said.
The number of people with coronavirus who have died in hospital has now reached 3,605. Latest figures show there were 684 deaths in one day, the highest number so far, including 150 in the Midlands.
The Midlands has the highest death rate outside of London, where 161 people died.
But separate data showed the number of new hospital admissions was falling in both London and the Midlands. It remains to be seen whether this fall will continue in future days.
The Queen is to deliver a message of encouragement to the nation on Sunday, Buckingham Palace announced.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson remained in isolation in Number 11 Downing Street. It has now been seven days since he was found to have coronavirus but he continues to have symptoms. Official advice is that people with the virus should isolate for at least seven days, and for longer if the symptoms persist.
Prince Charles, who himself has recovered from the covid-19 virus, opened the dedicated coronavirus Nightingale Hospital in London, via video link.
And NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens confirmed that sites in the south west of England and Yorkshire - which will have up to 1,500 beds if needed - have joined Manchester and Birmingham as the latest locations where Nightingale hospitals will be built.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Scammers set up fake NHS page charging  £5 to 'speak to a doctor'

Police have issued an urgent warning over a rise in con-artists using the coronavirus pandemic for profit .
Scammers have targeted vulnerable people by setting up a fake NHS 111 webpage and charging £5 to ‘ talk to a doctor ’ .
Officers have also seen a rise in tricksters selling phones and TV with claims the coronavirus crisis has left them strapped for cash .
However , after taking the money , they flee leaving the unsuspecting buyer with a dummy box .
West Midlands Police is also warning of a ’ phishing ’ email falsely claiming to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a £500 voucher .
In actuality , hackers are instead trying to obtain personal and banking details .
Action Fraud has received more than 500 national reports of people being conned in relation to Covid-19 scams .
This includes online sellers purporting to be offering face masks or hand sanitiser for sale - but pocketing money and never sending out goods .
Con-artists have offered to run shopping trips but take cash or bank cards and never return ; while thieves posing as police officers or health visitors claim they ’ re making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to homes to steal belongings .
Detectives from our Economic Crime Unit ( ECU ) are now reminding everyone , in particular the most vulnerable targets , to be alert after receiving eight reports of coronavirus fraud in recent weeks .
• Never let unsolicited callers into your home or hand over bank cards or cash • If someone claims to be from the police , NHS or other organisation ask to see their identification .
If in doubt call the organisation they claim to represent to make checks ; if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waiting while you verify who they are .
• Don ’ t click on links or attachments in suspicious emails • Do not respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal or financial information • If you are looking at making purchases on sites you don ’ t know or trust then research the company beforehand • If you do decide to make payment use a credit card as the majority of credit card providers insure purchases made online • Keep in contact with your loved ones , especially if elderly Kloe Burrows from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re seeing many examples of communities rallying round to help each other but unfortunately criminals will use every opportunity they can to trick innocent people , even during a time of crisis .
`` Everyone needs to be alert to possible scams both in person and online , as with more people working remotely it presents an opportunity for criminals to commit computer software service fraud .
`` The increased demand on IT systems , causing slower responses , may make approaches of help to fix devices seem more believable .
But in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to your computer or get you to divulge your login details and passwords . ''

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Police have issued an urgent warning over a rise in con-artists using the coronavirus pandemic for profit.
Scammers have targeted vulnerable people by setting up a fake NHS 111 webpage and charging £5 to ‘talk to a doctor’.
Officers have also seen a rise in tricksters selling phones and TV with claims the coronavirus crisis has left them strapped for cash. However, after taking the money, they flee leaving the unsuspecting buyer with a dummy box.
West Midlands Police is also warning of a ’phishing’ email falsely claiming to be from Asda and states you can claim a £500 voucher. In actuality, hackers are instead trying to obtain personal and banking details.
Action Fraud has received more than 500 national reports of people being conned in relation to Covid-19 scams.
This includes online sellers purporting to be offering face masks or hand sanitiser for sale - but pocketing money and never sending out goods.
Con-artists have offered to run shopping trips but take cash or bank cards and never return; while thieves posing as police officers or health visitors claim they’re making Covid-19 checks in a bid to gain access to homes to steal belongings.
Detectives from our Economic Crime Unit (ECU) are now reminding everyone, in particular the most vulnerable targets, to be alert after receiving eight reports of coronavirus fraud in recent weeks.
Advice to combat scammers West Midlands Police advises • Never let unsolicited callers into your home or hand over bank cards or cash • If someone claims to be from the police, NHS or other organisation ask to see their identification. If in doubt call the organisation they claim to represent to make checks; if they are genuine they won’t mind waiting while you verify who they are. • Don’t click on links or attachments in suspicious emails • Do not respond to unsolicited messages asking for personal or financial information • If you are looking at making purchases on sites you don’t know or trust then research the company beforehand • If you do decide to make payment use a credit card as the majority of credit card providers insure purchases made online • Keep in contact with your loved ones, especially if elderly
Kloe Burrows from the ECU said: "We’re seeing many examples of communities rallying round to help each other but unfortunately criminals will use every opportunity they can to trick innocent people, even during a time of crisis.
"Everyone needs to be alert to possible scams both in person and online, as with more people working remotely it presents an opportunity for criminals to commit computer software service fraud.
"The increased demand on IT systems, causing slower responses, may make approaches of help to fix devices seem more believable. But in reality, criminals are trying to gain access to your computer or get you to divulge your login details and passwords."


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Aldi brings back bargain skin range inspired by Elizabeth Arden and Clinique

Aldi has brought back its designer beauty dupes inspired by big names including Yves Saint Laurent - but for a fraction of the price .
Inspired by premium beauty brands such as Pixi , Liz Earle , Clinique and Elizabeth Arden , Aldi 's cut-price products returned to the shelves from March 22 .
The 'sell-out ' skincare and make-up products from the store 's Lacura range include the Moisture Boost , inspired by Clinique Moisture Surge , and the Healthy Exfoliating Glow Tonic - a similar to Pixi Glow Tonic .
For those looking for designer beauty at amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something for every brand fan here , but at a much more affordable price .
Starting from just £2.99 , the products are expected to be a hit with shoppers and as with all Specialbuys , when they ’ re gone , they ’ re gone !
It 's infused with aloe vera and ginseng and Aldi says it is `` the perfect cleansing routine follow-up to ensure a long-lasting glow all day '' Aldi says : `` The Lacura Miracle Cream is akin to the legendary Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times cheaper than Elizabeth Arden ’ s £28 version .
`` Perfect for use all over , from chapped lips to dry cuticles or hard-wearing hands , the Lacura Miracle Cream offers shoppers a touch of easy , on-the-go luxury . ''
Aldi says this moisturiser should be used as part of people 's everyday skincare regime , with it `` ready to soften , smooth and plump fine , dry lines '' .
It is oil and perfume free and its ingredients include aloe vera and green tea extract .
This product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hot Cloth Cleanser .
Aldi says : `` Blending together all-natural ingredients such as rosemary , chamomile , cocoa butter and eucalyptus oil the cleanser will leave skin feeling clean and refreshed . ''
Aldi says this product is `` similar '' to the YSL Touche Eclat concealer , but much cheaper .
The budget supermarket says it is suitable for all skin types and is `` the ideal cover-up for dark circles , fine line and skin imperfections '' .
This roller is supposed to sooth the skin to relieve tension and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a tightening effect across your face .

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Aldi has brought back its designer beauty dupes inspired by big names including Yves Saint Laurent - but for a fraction of the price.
Inspired by premium beauty brands such as Pixi, Liz Earle, Clinique and Elizabeth Arden, Aldi's cut-price products returned to the shelves from March 22.
The 'sell-out' skincare and make-up products from the store's Lacura range include the Moisture Boost, inspired by Clinique Moisture Surge, and the Healthy Exfoliating Glow Tonic - a similar to Pixi Glow Tonic.
For those looking for designer beauty at amazing value, Aldi says there’s something for every brand fan here, but at a much more affordable price.
Starting from just £2.99, the products are expected to be a hit with shoppers and as with all Specialbuys, when they’re gone, they’re gone!
Aldi’s cult beauty dupes:
Lacura Healthy Exfoliating Glow Tonic, £3.99
It's infused with aloe vera and ginseng and Aldi says it is "the perfect cleansing routine follow-up to ensure a long-lasting glow all day"
Lacura Miracle Cream, £3.99
Aldi says: "The Lacura Miracle Cream is akin to the legendary Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, yet the Lacura Miracle Cream is seven times cheaper than Elizabeth Arden’s £28 version.
"Perfect for use all over, from chapped lips to dry cuticles or hard-wearing hands, the Lacura Miracle Cream offers shoppers a touch of easy, on-the-go luxury."
Lacura Moisture Boost, £4.99
Aldi says this moisturiser should be used as part of people's everyday skincare regime, with it "ready to soften, smooth and plump fine, dry lines".
It is oil and perfume free and its ingredients include aloe vera and green tea extract.
Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser, £3.99
This product is inspired by the Liz Earle classic Hot Cloth Cleanser. Aldi says: "Blending together all-natural ingredients such as rosemary, chamomile, cocoa butter and eucalyptus oil the cleanser will leave skin feeling clean and refreshed."
Lacura Beauty Concealer Pen, £2.99
Aldi says this product is "similar" to the YSL Touche Eclat concealer, but much cheaper.
The budget supermarket says it is suitable for all skin types and is "the ideal cover-up for dark circles, fine line and skin imperfections".
Lacura Facial Rollers, £6.99
This roller is supposed to sooth the skin to relieve tension and stress, with a cooling sensation to have a tightening effect across your face.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Royal Mail updates customers with changes to deliveries

The Royal Mail is set to introduce a series of new changes to its services during the coronavirus outbreak .
It 's allowing a longer retention period for parcels and is changing the opening times of its customer services points at local delivery offices from Monday ( April 6 ) , as reported by the Liverpool Echo .
It has also `` adopted enhanced disinfectant cleaning of communal areas in all Royal Mail sites on a daily basis '' after acting on public health authority advice .
Last week the postal server announced its guidelines and procedures over how it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Changes to local delivery offices opening hours and closures To protect the health and safety of its staff and the general public , from Monday , April 6 , it is changing the opening times of its Customer Services Points in its local delivery offices .
At its locations will be open between 7am and 11am .
All other Customer Service Points will be open between 7am to 9am .
All will be closed on Wednesday and Sunday .
To support the Government ’ s advice to stay at home and avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to only visit Customer Service Points where absolutely necessary .
As a reminder , it can also redeliver the item ( s ) for free .
Schedule your redelivery here .
This does not affect Post Offices which are a separate company to the Royal Mail .
To give the customer longer to collect or have the item redelivered , it 's temporarily extending the retention period to 30 days from April 6 before items are returned to sender .
This applies to the following : • Items that have a ‘ Surcharge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a ‘ Customs Charge to Pay ’ • Local Collect items where the parcel is addressed to the Customer Service Point Due to increased absence levels , it has reviewed its timed guarantees for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am and 1pm services and will make the following changes : • For items posted from Tuesday , March 31 onwards , guaranteed delivery for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am the next working day will change to by 12pm the next working day* .
• Its guaranteed delivery for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day* .
In order to protect both its people and customers as much as possible , it is minimising contact during delivery .
It will not be handing over our hand-held devices to customers to capture signatures but instead log the name of the person accepting the item .
Additionally , for all customers where they need to deliver any item that won ’ t fit through a letterbox , they will place the item at the door .
Having knocked on your door , they will then step aside to a safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This will ensure your item is delivered securely rather than being left outside .
Royal Mail are making arrangements to deliver to a central point ( e.g .
reception ) rather than individual addresses within care homes to help to ensure the health , safety and wellbeing of those living in care homes .
It will deliver unaddressed door to door advertising mailings to customers who are receiving addressed letters or parcels at the same time , wherever practically possible .
Previously the World Health Organisation said the likelihood of an infected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The spokesman said : `` The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved , travelled , and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low . ''
Darren Wee , the Senior Communications Officer at the National Infection Service , emphasised the current information that WHO and the CDC ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ) has published about coronavirus .
He said : `` While not a lot is known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behave in a similar way to other coronaviruses .
`` How long any respiratory virus survives will depend on a number of factors ; for example , what the virus is on , whether it is exposed to sunlight , differences in temperature and humidity , and exposure to cleaning products ( even simple ones like soapy water and household cleaning sprays ) .
`` Under most circumstances , the amount of infectious virus on any contaminated surfaces is likely to have decreased significantly by 24 hours , and even more so after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection and prevention control measures are being implemented to reduce the risk to the public .
`` Because COVID-19 is a new illness , we do not know exactly how it spreads from person to person , but similar viruses spread mainly by cough droplets or sneeze droplets , and also by indirect contact with infected respiratory secretions . ''

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The Royal Mail is set to introduce a series of new changes to its services during the coronavirus outbreak.
It's allowing a longer retention period for parcels and is changing the opening times of its customer services points at local delivery offices from Monday (April 6), as reported by the Liverpool Echo.
It has also "adopted enhanced disinfectant cleaning of communal areas in all Royal Mail sites on a daily basis" after acting on public health authority advice.
Last week the postal server announced its guidelines and procedures over how it handles and delivers mail during the pandemic.
(Image: DAILY RECORD)
Changes to local delivery offices opening hours and closures
To protect the health and safety of its staff and the general public, from Monday, April 6, it is changing the opening times of its Customer Services Points in its local delivery offices.
All its locations will be open between 7am and 11am.
All other Customer Service Points will be open between 7am to 9am.
All will be closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
To support the Government’s advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential journeys, it is urging customers to only visit Customer Service Points where absolutely necessary.
As a reminder, it can also redeliver the item(s) for free. Schedule your redelivery here.
This does not affect Post Offices which are a separate company to the Royal Mail.
Longer retention period for parcels
To give the customer longer to collect or have the item redelivered, it's temporarily extending the retention period to 30 days from April 6 before items are returned to sender.
This applies to the following:
Items we’ve left a ‘Something for You’ card
Items that have a ‘Surcharge to Pay’
Items that have a ‘Customs Charge to Pay’
Local Collect items where the parcel is addressed to the Customer Service Point
Special Delivery
Due to increased absence levels, it has reviewed its timed guarantees for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am and 1pm services and will make the following changes:
For items posted from Tuesday, March 31 onwards, guaranteed delivery for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am the next working day will change to by 12pm the next working day*.
Its guaranteed delivery for Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm will change to by 9pm the next working day*.
*existing postcode exceptions apply
Signing for and receiving items
In order to protect both its people and customers as much as possible, it is minimising contact during delivery.
It will not be handing over our hand-held devices to customers to capture signatures but instead log the name of the person accepting the item.
Additionally, for all customers where they need to deliver any item that won’t fit through a letterbox, they will place the item at the door.
Having knocked on your door, they will then step aside to a safe distance while the customer retrives the item.
This will ensure your item is delivered securely rather than being left outside.
Delivering to care homes
Royal Mail are making arrangements to deliver to a central point (e.g. reception) rather than individual addresses within care homes to help to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of those living in care homes.
Leaflets and unaddressed mail
It will deliver unaddressed door to door advertising mailings to customers who are receiving addressed letters or parcels at the same time, wherever practically possible.
Public Health England guidance on receiving mail
Previously the World Health Organisation said the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low.
The spokesman said: "The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low."
Darren Wee, the Senior Communications Officer at the National Infection Service, emphasised the current information that WHO and the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has published about coronavirus.
He said: "While not a lot is known about COVID-19, it is likely to behave in a similar way to other coronaviruses.
"How long any respiratory virus survives will depend on a number of factors; for example, what the virus is on, whether it is exposed to sunlight, differences in temperature and humidity, and exposure to cleaning products (even simple ones like soapy water and household cleaning sprays).
"Under most circumstances, the amount of infectious virus on any contaminated surfaces is likely to have decreased significantly by 24 hours, and even more so after a further 48 hours.
"Appropriate infection and prevention control measures are being implemented to reduce the risk to the public.
"Because COVID-19 is a new illness, we do not know exactly how it spreads from person to person, but similar viruses spread mainly by cough droplets or sneeze droplets, and also by indirect contact with infected respiratory secretions."


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Wolves 'active' in transfer chase for Christian Luyindama

Wolverhampton Wanderers are 'active ' in the chase for Galatsaray defender Christian Luyindama , according to reports in the Turkish press .
Website Fanatik claims that Luyindama , who was linked with a move to Molineux last year , is also being sought by West Midlands rivals Aston Villa , Everton and AFC Bournemouth .
The Toffees are said to be the number one suitor for Luyindama , who made an €8 million move to Galatasaray from Standard Liege in January after a loan spell in Istanbul .
The DR Congo international is currently on the comeback trail from an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Luyindama and Gala manager Fatih Terim are , it is said , to discuss sanctioning a deal in the near future .
Wolves currently play with a back-three and have Willy Boly , Conor Coady and Max Kilman on their books who play at centre-back .
Luyindama started his career in the Congo with Daring Club Motema Pembe before moving on to Sanga Balende .
He made his professional debut at TP Mazembe before joining Standard on loan in 2017 .
Fifty-three outings for Standard followed before making the move to Galatsaray @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury , Gala still made the move permanent in the winter .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are 'active' in the chase for Galatsaray defender Christian Luyindama, according to reports in the Turkish press.
Website Fanatik claims that Luyindama, who was linked with a move to Molineux last year, is also being sought by West Midlands rivals Aston Villa, Everton and AFC Bournemouth.
The Toffees are said to be the number one suitor for Luyindama, who made an €8 million move to Galatasaray from Standard Liege in January after a loan spell in Istanbul.
The DR Congo international is currently on the comeback trail from an anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered in November.
Luyindama and Gala manager Fatih Terim are, it is said, to discuss sanctioning a deal in the near future.
Wolves currently play with a back-three and have Willy Boly, Conor Coady and Max Kilman on their books who play at centre-back.
Luyindama started his career in the Congo with Daring Club Motema Pembe before moving on to Sanga Balende.
He made his professional debut at TP Mazembe before joining Standard on loan in 2017.
Fifty-three outings for Standard followed before making the move to Galatsaray last summer.
Despite suffering the knee injury, Gala still made the move permanent in the winter.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Sir Keir Starmer named next Labour leader

Sir Keir Starmer has won the leadership of the Labour Party .
The human rights lawyer beat rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy after the first round of voting .
It marks a significant change of direction for the party , with a move away from the politics of Jeremy Corbyn and Ed Miliband who led Labour over the last decade .
His victory came after the planned special conference to unveil the winner had to be shelved because of the coronavirus crisis .
Sir Keir Starmer tweeted : `` It 's the honour and privilege of my life to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Party .
`` I will lead this great party into a new era , with confidence and hope , so that when the time comes , we can serve our country again - in government . ''
Sir Keir Starmer was named after a founder of the party he has now been elected to lead .
The human rights lawyer , who says he has spent his life fighting injustice , was raised in Southwark , south London , by toolmaker father Rodney and nurse mother Josephine .
Labour supporters , they named @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's first parliamentary leader .
But his decision to accept a knighthood in 2014 made it trickier for Sir Keir to shake off perceptions of privilege - and allegations he is too middle class to speak to Labour 's heartlands .
He studied at Reigate Grammar School and read law at Leeds and then Oxford before embarking on a legal career which saw him rise to be head of the Crown Prosecution Service .
His CV includes co-founding the renowned Doughty Street Chambers and advising the Policing Board to ensure the Police Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laws .
He entered Parliament as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015 , speaking about the importance of equal rights for all in his maiden speech .
Sir Keir , 57 , was quickly elevated to the frontbench , serving as a shadow Home Office minister before being promoted to shadow Brexit secretary soon after the EU referendum in 2016 .
Despite clear divisions within the upper echelons of the party over the UK 's exit , he remained in post for three and a half tumultuous years , shadowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negotiations tore holes into the Tories .
Sir Keir was instrumental in getting Labour to back a second referendum and said , at the party 's conference in 2018 , that `` nobody is ruling out '' an option for Remain being included on the ballot paper .
He has since said that the issue is settled , but has refused to rule out campaigning for Britain to return to the EU in the long term .
During the leadership race he pledged to raise income tax for the top 5 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of movement to continue and to push for `` common ownership '' of public services such as mail , rail and energy .
He has also vowed to introduce a Prevention of Military Intervention Act if he becomes PM , to ensure Britain could only go to war if the Commons agreed .
Sir Keir lost his mother-in-law during the leadership race , but despite the personal challenges , his campaign retained momentum throughout .
He is married to Victoria , a solicitor , and the couple have two children .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Press Association, Sarah Probert)

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Sir Keir Starmer has won the leadership of the Labour Party.
The human rights lawyer beat rivals Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy after the first round of voting.
It marks a significant change of direction for the party, with a move away from the politics of Jeremy Corbyn and Ed Miliband who led Labour over the last decade.
His victory came after the planned special conference to unveil the winner had to be shelved because of the coronavirus crisis.
Angela Rayner won the deputy leadership race.
Sir Keir Starmer tweeted: "It's the honour and privilege of my life to be elected as leader of the Labour Party.
"I will lead this great party into a new era, with confidence and hope, so that when the time comes, we can serve our country again - in government."
Sir Keir Starmer was named after a founder of the party he has now been elected to lead.
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The human rights lawyer, who says he has spent his life fighting injustice, was raised in Southwark, south London, by toolmaker father Rodney and nurse mother Josephine.
Labour supporters, they named him after Keir Hardie, the party's first parliamentary leader.
But his decision to accept a knighthood in 2014 made it trickier for Sir Keir to shake off perceptions of privilege - and allegations he is too middle class to speak to Labour's heartlands.
He studied at Reigate Grammar School and read law at Leeds and then Oxford before embarking on a legal career which saw him rise to be head of the Crown Prosecution Service.
His CV includes co-founding the renowned Doughty Street Chambers and advising the Policing Board to ensure the Police Service of Northern Ireland complied with human rights laws.
He entered Parliament as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras in 2015, speaking about the importance of equal rights for all in his maiden speech.
Sir Keir, 57, was quickly elevated to the frontbench, serving as a shadow Home Office minister before being promoted to shadow Brexit secretary soon after the EU referendum in 2016.
Despite clear divisions within the upper echelons of the party over the UK's exit, he remained in post for three and a half tumultuous years, shadowing three different secretaries of state as the negotiations tore holes into the Tories.
Sir Keir was instrumental in getting Labour to back a second referendum and said, at the party's conference in 2018, that "nobody is ruling out" an option for Remain being included on the ballot paper.
He has since said that the issue is settled, but has refused to rule out campaigning for Britain to return to the EU in the long term.
During the leadership race he pledged to raise income tax for the top 5% of earners, to campaign for EU freedom of movement to continue and to push for "common ownership" of public services such as mail, rail and energy.
He has also vowed to introduce a Prevention of Military Intervention Act if he becomes PM, to ensure Britain could only go to war if the Commons agreed.
Sir Keir lost his mother-in-law during the leadership race, but despite the personal challenges, his campaign retained momentum throughout.
He is married to Victoria, a solicitor, and the couple have two children.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Joe Cole's outstanding quarantine gesture praised

With his unique skillset and searing honesty Joe Cole was a popular bloke wherever he went .
As a talented footballer and a decent chap the fans of West Ham , Chelsea , Liverpool – and towards the end of his career Aston Villa and Coventry City all have respect for the former England international .
He ’ s back at Chelsea now , in the coaching set-up , and like many footballers doing his bit to help during the lockdown .
And he has been praised by for reaching out to a vulnerable Blues supporter who has been especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paul Ovenden took to Twitter to highlight Cole ’ s gesture .
“ My old man - a lifelong Chelsea fan - is currently under quarantine because he has COPD .
After hearing about it , Joe Cole called him and chatted for ages to cheer him up .
Absolutely made up .
What a top fella.
” That prompted supporters of all hues to applaud Cole ’ s kindness .
@ AaronBastani : That is brilliant .
What a legend !
@ KenHolmes10 : I ’ m the polar opposite of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told me a heart warming story about JC .
He went to an old West Ham pro who was not in a good way financially , gave him a five figure sum of money in cash .
On his doorstep .
Not the first time either @ CFC_Baz : Thanks for that Paul ... ..what a top fella Joe is a real pleasure to chat with .
@ templar_bar : Always heard good things about Joe , glad to hear their true ( def not a fan of any of his clubs ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Look after yourself too , it affects you too .
Take care x Cole spent a season at Villa Park before moving on loan to Coventry City in 2015 .
During that time he made just 16 appearances .

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With his unique skillset and searing honesty Joe Cole was a popular bloke wherever he went.
As a talented footballer and a decent chap the fans of West Ham, Chelsea, Liverpool – and towards the end of his career Aston Villa and Coventry City all have respect for the former England international.
He’s back at Chelsea now, in the coaching set-up, and like many footballers doing his bit to help during the lockdown.
And he has been praised by for reaching out to a vulnerable Blues supporter who has been especially affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Fan Paul Ovenden took to Twitter to highlight Cole’s gesture.
“My old man - a lifelong Chelsea fan - is currently under quarantine because he has COPD. After hearing about it, Joe Cole called him and chatted for ages to cheer him up. Absolutely made up. What a top fella.”
That prompted supporters of all hues to applaud Cole’s kindness.
@AaronBastani: That is brilliant. What a legend!
@KenHolmes10: I’m the polar opposite of a Chelsea fan but a pal of mine told me a heart warming story about JC. He went to an old West Ham pro who was not in a good way financially, gave him a five figure sum of money in cash. On his doorstep. Not the first time either
@CFC_Baz: Thanks for that Paul.....what a top fella Joe is a real pleasure to chat with.
@templar_bar: Always heard good things about Joe, glad to hear their true (def not a fan of any of his clubs) Best of luck to your old man. Look after yourself too, it affects you too . Take care x
Cole spent a season at Villa Park before moving on loan to Coventry City in 2015. During that time he made just 16 appearances.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Prisoners within two months of release date to be set free early

Some prisoners within two months of their release date will be temporarily released from jail in an effort to try and control the spread of coronavirus inside prisons .
The selected low-risk offenders , who will be risk-assessed , will be electronically tagged and temporarily released on licence in stages , although they can be recalled at the first sign of concern .
It is seen as a way to avoid thousands of prisoners , many of whom share cells , from becoming infected .
The move comes as 88 prisoners and 15 staff have tested positive for Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ who have been convicted of violent or sexual offences , anyone who is a national security concern or a danger to children - will be considered for release , the Ministry of Justice ( MoJ ) has announced .
Prisoners who have not served at least half their custodial term will also not be among those who are released .
The MoJ also said no offender convicted of Covid-19-related offences , including coughing at emergency workers or stealing personal protective equipment , will be eligible .
Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Robert Buckland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to ensuring that justice is served to those who break the law .
`` But this is an unprecedented situation because if coronavirus takes hold in our prisons , the NHS could be overwhelmed and more lives put at risk .
`` All prisoners will face a tough risk assessment and must comply with strict conditions , including an electronic tag , while they are closely monitored .
`` Those that do not will be recalled to prison . ''
The MoJ also said no prisoner would be released if they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health support being in place .

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Some prisoners within two months of their release date will be temporarily released from jail in an effort to try and control the spread of coronavirus inside prisons.
The selected low-risk offenders, who will be risk-assessed, will be electronically tagged and temporarily released on licence in stages, although they can be recalled at the first sign of concern.
It is seen as a way to avoid thousands of prisoners, many of whom share cells, from becoming infected.
The move comes as 88 prisoners and 15 staff have tested positive for Covid-19.
No high-risk criminals - such as those who have been convicted of violent or sexual offences, anyone who is a national security concern or a danger to children - will be considered for release, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced.
Prisoners who have not served at least half their custodial term will also not be among those who are released.
The MoJ also said no offender convicted of Covid-19-related offences, including coughing at emergency workers or stealing personal protective equipment, will be eligible.
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Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Robert Buckland QC said: "This Government is committed to ensuring that justice is served to those who break the law.
"But this is an unprecedented situation because if coronavirus takes hold in our prisons, the NHS could be overwhelmed and more lives put at risk.
"All prisoners will face a tough risk assessment and must comply with strict conditions, including an electronic tag, while they are closely monitored.
"Those that do not will be recalled to prison."
The MoJ also said no prisoner would be released if they have symptoms of coronavirus or without housing and health support being in place.


birminghammail--2020-04-04--Raul Jimenez told to leave 'too small' Wolves for Man United or Real Madrid

Wolverhampton Wanderers are 'too small ' for Raul Jimenez if he wants to continue his career progression , according to Chile legend Ivan Zamorano .
Jimenez is a reported transfer target for Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur .
The striker has scored 22 goals in 44 appearances for Nuno Espirto Santo 's side and has set up an impressive ten strikes for his team-mates .
Jimenez has notched 13 times in the Premier League this season as Wolves eye a place in next season 's edition in the Champions League .
He was in fine form before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ netting twice in the club 's last three League games as Wolves moved up to sixth .
The Mexico international has scored 39 goals in 88 games for Wolves , contributing 18 assists too .
And former Real Madrid striker Zamoranao has backed him to make a move to United or even the Santiago Bernabeu , with a vacancy for a top striker at both clubs .
“ For me , Wolverhampton are too small , the best option for Raúl is to continue progressing ; he can only aspire to the Europa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mediatiempo .
`` He has to think about playing the Champions League , being a world class striker , empowering himself at a professional level and playing for a team like Real Madrid .
“ Today , if I were Raul , I wouldn ’ t think twice .
`` Karim Benzema is a great player , but Jimenez has nothing to envy him ; what ’ s more , Manchester United don ’ t have a nine , there he is , he knows the league and the team needs a number @ @ @

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are 'too small' for Raul Jimenez if he wants to continue his career progression, according to Chile legend Ivan Zamorano.
Jimenez is a reported transfer target for Premier League rivals Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
The striker has scored 22 goals in 44 appearances for Nuno Espirto Santo 's side and has set up an impressive ten strikes for his team-mates.
Jimenez has notched 13 times in the Premier League this season as Wolves eye a place in next season's edition in the Champions League.
He was in fine form before the coronavirus suspended the season indefinitely, netting twice in the club's last three League games as Wolves moved up to sixth.
The Mexico international has scored 39 goals in 88 games for Wolves, contributing 18 assists too.
And former Real Madrid striker Zamoranao has backed him to make a move to United or even the Santiago Bernabeu, with a vacancy for a top striker at both clubs.
“For me, Wolverhampton are too small, the best option for Raúl is to continue progressing; he can only aspire to the Europa League," he told Mexican publication Mediatiempo.
"He has to think about playing the Champions League, being a world class striker, empowering himself at a professional level and playing for a team like Real Madrid.
“Today, if I were Raul, I wouldn’t think twice.
"Karim Benzema is a great player, but Jimenez has nothing to envy him; what’s more, Manchester United don’t have a nine, there he is, he knows the league and the team needs a number nine.”