birminghammail--2020-05-10--Wolves 'in talks' with Europa League ace linked with West Ham

Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks to sign Sporting midfielder Joao Palhinha , according to reports in the Portuguese press .
Palhinha has shone this season on-loan with Braga , playing 35 times in all competitions .
He played in both Europa League group games against Wolves , helping Braga to a famous 1-0 win at Molineux , before helping to orchestrate the comeback in the dramatic 3-3 draw in the return fixture .
According to a report in O Jogo ( via TugaScout ) , the defensive midfielder was set to rejoin Sporting at the end of the season , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step into the furst team .
However , it is now suggested that they could sell Palhinha for €15m and are already negotiating with Wolves over a potential transfer .
Sign up to our Wolves newsletter here The 24-year-old was heavily linked with a move to West Ham last summer , with claims they were confident of completing a deal for him – before he made the switch to Braga .
Wolves are well stocked in the centre of midfield , although Leander Dendoncker and Romain Saiss ’ switch to centre back , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the window opens .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are in talks to sign Sporting midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to reports in the Portuguese press.
Palhinha has shone this season on-loan with Braga, playing 35 times in all competitions.
He played in both Europa League group games against Wolves, helping Braga to a famous 1-0 win at Molineux, before helping to orchestrate the comeback in the dramatic 3-3 draw in the return fixture.
According to a report in O Jogo (via TugaScout), the defensive midfielder was set to rejoin Sporting at the end of the season, with plans in place for him to step into the first team.
However, it is now suggested that they could sell Palhinha for €15m and are already negotiating with Wolves over a potential transfer.
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The 24-year-old was heavily linked with a move to West Ham last summer, with claims they were confident of completing a deal for him – before he made the switch to Braga.
Wolves are well stocked in the centre of midfield, although Leander Dendoncker and Romain Saiss’ switch to centre back, has meant that numbers could be required when the window opens.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Corrie star leaves fans speechless after weight loss transformation

Coronation Street star Colson Smith is almost unrecognisable after incredible weight loss .
The Corrie favourite has stunned fans with his new look after taking up running .
The actor who plays Craig Tinker left viewers speechless with his incredible transformation .
In the post the 21-year-old wrote : `` Bank Holiday run done .
`` Feet up and some family time while staying at home now ! ''
Colson has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011 .
On screen his police officer character has taken up running after finding that he was out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Corrie co-star Brooke Vincent told him emphatically : `` CRAIG TINKERS GON NA HAVE GROUPEES VERY SOON . ''
Georgia Taylor who plays Toyah Battersby wrote : `` You ’ re smashing it Cols .
Hope you and your family are well , love xx '' Andy Whyment who plays Kirk Sutherland said : `` Looking absolutely mega pal well done . ''
`` YES MATE You look amazing , '' said another follower .
`` I ’ m looking forward to seeing how Craig ’ s sudden weight loss is written into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Bloody hell , you ’ ve lost lots of weight , well done you , '' remarked another .
Coronation Street is continuing on ITV1 on Monday evenings , as well as Wednesday nights and Friday nights .

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Coronation Street star Colson Smith is almost unrecognisable after incredible weight loss.
The Corrie favourite has stunned fans with his new look after taking up running.
The actor who plays Craig Tinker left viewers speechless with his incredible transformation.
In the post the 21-year-old wrote: "Bank Holiday run done.
"Feet up and some family time while staying at home now!"
Colson has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011.
On screen his police officer character has taken up running after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters.
His Corrie co-star Brooke Vincent told him emphatically: "CRAIG TINKERS GONNA HAVE GROUPEES VERY SOON."
Georgia Taylor who plays Toyah Battersby wrote: "You’re smashing it Cols. Hope you and your family are well, love xx"
Andy Whyment who plays Kirk Sutherland said: "Looking absolutely mega pal well done."
"YES MATE You look amazing," said another follower.
"I’m looking forward to seeing how Craig’s sudden weight loss is written into Corrie!" another told him.
"Bloody hell, you’ve lost lots of weight, well done you," remarked another.
Coronation Street is continuing on ITV1 on Monday evenings, as well as Wednesday nights and Friday nights.
The episodes air at 7.30pm.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Couples living apart CAN meet up - but only in parks and at 2m apart

Couples and friends living in different homes will be able to meet up in parks in England for the first time in almost eight weeks , under new lockdown rules .
In a significant change , a Government official said that as long as a two-metre distance is maintained , people will be allowed to sunbathe or chat with one other person from a different household .
It means couples , friends and relatives who have stayed apart for almost two months can at last reunite in person , provided they stay the appropriate distance away from each other .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday , was initially unclear , as Boris Johnson indicated in his speech that sunbathing could still only be done with members of the same household .
He said : `` You can sit in the sun in your local park , you can drive to other destinations , you can even play sports , but only with members of your own household . ''
But a Government official confirmed on Sunday evening that as long as they stay two metres apart , people will be allowed to sunbathe or chat with one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson had previously warned people that if friends outside of a household asked to meet up , they should refuse .
In his address to the nation at the start of the lockdown on March 23 , Mr Johnson said : `` You should not be meeting friends .
If your friends ask you to meet , you should say no .
`` You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home . ''
The day after the lockdown was introduced , the PM 's spokesman insisted the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about couples who did not live together .
He said : `` When you are out of the house , you should only do so with members of your own household or if it is for work reasons . ''
The PM 's spokesman said at the time that exemptions to the rules on being outside the home applied in two scenarios - key workers taking their children to school and children living with two separated parents .

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Couples and friends living in different homes will be able to meet up in parks in England for the first time in almost eight weeks, under new lockdown rules.
In a significant change, a Government official said that as long as a two-metre distance is maintained, people will be allowed to sunbathe or chat with one other person from a different household.
It means couples, friends and relatives who have stayed apart for almost two months can at last reunite in person, provided they stay the appropriate distance away from each other.
The new measure, in place from Wednesday, was initially unclear, as Boris Johnson indicated in his speech that sunbathing could still only be done with members of the same household.
He said: "You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports, but only with members of your own household."
But a Government official confirmed on Sunday evening that as long as they stay two metres apart, people will be allowed to sunbathe or chat with one other person from another household.
Mr Johnson had previously warned people that if friends outside of a household asked to meet up, they should refuse.
In his address to the nation at the start of the lockdown on March 23, Mr Johnson said: "You should not be meeting friends. If your friends ask you to meet, you should say no.
"You should not be meeting family members who do not live in your home."
The day after the lockdown was introduced, the PM's spokesman insisted the "rules are clear" when asked about couples who did not live together.
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He said: "When you are out of the house, you should only do so with members of your own household or if it is for work reasons."
The PM's spokesman said at the time that exemptions to the rules on being outside the home applied in two scenarios - key workers taking their children to school and children living with two separated parents.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Piers Morgan invites Boris Johnson onto GMB to answer questions

Following his TV speech on Sunday evening , the Prime Minister posted a message on social media inviting people to ask him questions .
His tweet read : `` Do you want to ask me a question tomorrow ?
If so , you can submit yours here '' then he gave the details .
Piers Morgan responded with a resounding `` Yes I do ! ''
The Good Morning Britain presenter and journalist then invited the PM onto tomorrow 's show to discuss the issues raised in his speech .
Morgan tweeted : `` Yes , I do .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GMB & answer some questions live on air - as you ’ ve repeatedly promised to do.
” Birmingham teachers and parents have also taken to social media to show their dismay at Boris Johnson ’ s potential plan to reopen primary schools as early as June .
He said primary schools could potentially go back first , after May half term , with a phased reopening , beginning with reception children , Year 1 and Year 6 on the condition that the rate of infection - known as R - remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays , ” he said .
The plan has been called ' reckless ' by the National Education Union , which says plans must be drawn up to protect vulnerable people .
The government message , which has been changed from 'stay home ' to 'stay alert ' , has been criticised by many as being too vague .
There 's also confusion over the PM 's directive to return to work on Monday but to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how they are best to do this and what to do if they have high risk family members at home .
People are also questioning whether they can visit family members .

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Following his TV speech on Sunday evening, the Prime Minister posted a message on social media inviting people to ask him questions.
His tweet read: "Do you want to ask me a question tomorrow? If so, you can submit yours here" then he gave the details. Piers Morgan responded with a resounding "Yes I do!"
The Good Morning Britain presenter and journalist then invited the PM onto tomorrow's show to discuss the issues raised in his speech.
Morgan tweeted: "Yes, I do. And so does @susannareid100. Come on @GMB & answer some questions live on air - as you’ve repeatedly promised to do.”
Birmingham teachers and parents have also taken to social media to show their dismay at Boris Johnson’s potential plan to reopen primary schools as early as June.
He said primary schools could potentially go back first, after May half term, with a phased reopening, beginning with reception children, Year 1 and Year 6 on the condition that the rate of infection - known as R - remains low.
“Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays,” he said.
The plan has been called ' reckless' by the National Education Union, which says plans must be drawn up to protect vulnerable people.
The government message, which has been changed from 'stay home' to 'stay alert', has been criticised by many as being too vague.
There's also confusion over the PM's directive to return to work on Monday but to avoid public transport, with many asking how they are best to do this and what to do if they have high risk family members at home.
People are also questioning whether they can visit family members.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Here are some of the questions Boris Johnson still hasn't answered

The Prime Minister has announced changes to the lockdown , in a long-awaited TV statement .
But there are still questions he has n't answered .
The Government will provide more information in a detailed document to be presented to Parliament , so maybe some of the answers will be there .
In the meantime , here are some of the things we still do n't know : There had been reports that the Government would encourage people to wear facemasks , at least on public transport .
But Mr Johnson made no mention of this in his speech .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on people who fly to the UK ?
Mr Johnson said : `` To prevent re-infection from abroad , I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission significantly lower – to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air . ''
Why are people who fly to the UK more likely to be infectious than those who come in via a ferry , or through the Channel Tunnel ?
What 's to stop someone flying to France and then taking the Eurostar train to London @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abroad for a holiday - and then fly home - need to go into quarantine ?
Will there be special rules for people aged over 70 , or those with health conditions ?
There has been a lot of speculation that people who are aged over 70 , or who are already ill , could be told to stay home while the rest of us are allowed out .
Mr Johnson made no mention of this - either to confirm it or to rule it out .
If there are n't going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they 'd probably like to know .
What exactly can I do in the park ?
The Prime Minister said : `` We want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise .
You can sit in the sun in your local park , you can drive to other destinations , you can even play sports but only with members of your own household .
`` You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exactly are the rules on social distancing ?
It seems to mean staying at least 2m away from anyone not in your household , but this needs to be explained clearly .
How can I go to work if my workplace is n't safe ?
The Prime Minister made it clear he wants everyone to go to work from Monday .
He also said : `` And to ensure you are safe at work we have been working to establish new guidance for employers to make workplaces COVID-secure . ''
Fair enought - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workplace does n't seem to be safe , for example because I have to sit or stand less than two metres away from colleagues ?

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The Prime Minister has announced changes to the lockdown, in a long-awaited TV statement.
But there are still questions he hasn't answered. The Government will provide more information in a detailed document to be presented to Parliament, so maybe some of the answers will be there.
In the meantime, here are some of the things we still don't know:
Should we wear facemasks?
There had been reports that the Government would encourage people to wear facemasks, at least on public transport. But Mr Johnson made no mention of this in his speech.
Why are we only imposing a quarantine on people who fly to the UK?
Mr Johnson said: "To prevent re-infection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time – with transmission significantly lower – to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air."
Why are people who fly to the UK more likely to be infectious than those who come in via a ferry, or through the Channel Tunnel? What's to stop someone flying to France and then taking the Eurostar train to London?
And will British people who fly abroad for a holiday - and then fly home - need to go into quarantine?
Will there be special rules for people aged over 70, or those with health conditions?
There has been a lot of speculation that people who are aged over 70, or who are already ill, could be told to stay home while the rest of us are allowed out.
Mr Johnson made no mention of this - either to confirm it or to rule it out.
If there aren't going to be special restrictions for the oldest, they'd probably like to know.
What exactly can I do in the park?
The Prime Minister said: "We want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise. You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household.
"You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them."
So what exactly are the rules on social distancing? It seems to mean staying at least 2m away from anyone not in your household, but this needs to be explained clearly.
How can I go to work if my workplace isn't safe?
The Prime Minister made it clear he wants everyone to go to work from Monday.
He also said: "And to ensure you are safe at work we have been working to establish new guidance for employers to make workplaces COVID-secure."
Fair enought - but what do I do if my workplace doesn't seem to be safe, for example because I have to sit or stand less than two metres away from colleagues?


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Defender is 'insisting' on Villa transfer this summer - reports

Galatasaray defender Christian Luyindama wants to join Aston Villa , according to reports in Turkey .
Luyindama has only recently @ @ @ @ @ lay-off which scuppered his chances of a move to the Premier League in the January @ @ @ @ @ reported to be interested then as the club searched for recruits to boost Dean Smith @ @ @ @ @ Luyindama went down with a serious injury playing for DR Congo against Gambia in November @ @ @ @ @ his knee .
He has resumed training and Villa are apparently planning to revive their @ @ @ @ @ , while Wolves and West Ham United are also said to be keen .
Galatasaray @ @ @ @ @ 26-year-old a new contract but Fotomac reports he has his heart set on joining Villa @ @ @ @ @ the transfer .
The report adds Luyindama could cost up to £11m having impressed in @ @ @ @ @ following a move from Belgian side Standard Liege last year .

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Galatasaray defender Christian Luyindama wants to join Aston Villa, according to reports in Turkey.
Luyindama has only recently returned from a serious injury lay-off which scuppered his chances of a move to the Premier League in the January transfer window.
Villa were reported to be interested then as the club searched for recruits to boost Dean Smith's survival bid.
But Luyindama went down with a serious injury playing for DR Congo against Gambia in November, suffering ligament damage to his knee.
He has resumed training and Villa are apparently planning to revive their interest when the window re-opens, while Wolves and West Ham United are also said to be keen.
Galatasaray are preparing to offer the 26-year-old a new contract but Fotomac reports he has his heart set on joining Villa and is 'insisting' on the transfer.
The report adds Luyindama could cost up to £11m having impressed in the Super Lig this season following a move from Belgian side Standard Liege last year.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--How people reacted to Boris Johnson's speech and lockdown changes

Opposition MPs claimed Boris Johnson 's plans to change the lockdown are confusing and raise more questions than answers , but his televised statement was praised by Conservative colleagues .
Business leaders were also pleased - but education unions were angry after Mr Johnson said it might be possible to send some pupils back to school by June 1 .
Labour claimed the statement raised more questions than it answered .
And Labour leader Keir Starmer highlighted the decisions of governments in other parts of the United Kingdom , such as Scotland , to introduce their own lockdown changes .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ more questions than it answers , and we see the prospect of England , Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland pulling in different directions .
`` The Prime Minister appears to be effectively telling millions of people to go back to work without a clear plan for safety or clear guidance as to how to get there without using public transport .
`` What the country wanted tonight was clarity and consensus , but we haven ’ t got either of those . ''
Birmingham Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill ( Lab Edgbaston @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's statement will confuse many more people , especially those advised to return to work tomorrow .
`` What measures have the government put in place to ensure employees ' safety will be of paramount concern ? ''
Steve McCabe , Labour MP for Birmingham Hall Green , questioned why the Prime Minister had made the announcement on TV instead of in Parliament , where MPs could ask him questions .
Mr McCabe said : `` Don ’ t know if I missed something but what exactly is it that the PM wants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his TV broadcast tonight ? ''
Acting Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said : `` I do n't understand why the Government has changed its messaging at this critical stage .
It risks what people have fought so hard for .
`` The Prime Minister has not provided the country with any evidence or justification for this change .
Instead , he risks creating more confusion than clarity by badly communicating his Government 's plans . ''
Conservatives welcome speech but want more details Conservative politician Andy Street , Mayor of the West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he looked forward to seeing more details .
He said : `` Correctly the Prime Minister has prioritised our health , setting out a conditional road map based firmly on data .
I am encouraged to see us begin small cautious steps on our way forward .
Looking forward to more details tomorrow . ''
Stratford Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawri said : `` A serious message from Boris Johnson setting out the steps that we need to take to keep R [ the rate of infection ] under control .
Thank you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business organisations for the work you have done to help us develop the guidelines .
Thousands of hours of detailed work . ''
Walsall North MP Eddie Hughes said on Twitter : `` Sounds like a very sensible plan to me . ''
Birmingham Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell , MP for Sutton Coldfield , said : `` Obviously for very many people , this is an enormously frustrating process , but we have to get the balance right between dialing down the lockdown and maintanining public health priorities .
`` I hope we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Prime Minister seemed to me to have the balance right . ''
Business leaders say we have to re-open the economy Business leaders welcomed signs that the economy could re-open , saying it was the only way to protect the NHS in the long run .
Dame Carolyn Fairbairn , Director General of business organisation the CBI , said : `` Today marks the first glimmer of light for our faltering economy .
A phased and careful return to work is the only way to protect jobs and pay for future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set out the first steps for how this can happen .
“ Businesses are keen to open and get our economy back on its feet .
But they also know putting health first is the only sustainable route to economic recovery .
The message of continued vigilance is right . ''
The UK 's largest teaching union condemned plans to allow a small number of pupils to return to school by June 1 if the infection rate remains relatively low .
Dr Mary Bousted , joint general secretary of the NEU , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the Government that schools may reopen from June 1 with reception and years one and six is nothing short of reckless .
“ Coronavirus continues to ravage communities in the UK and the rate of Covid-19 infection is still far too great for the wider opening of our schools .
”

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Opposition MPs claimed Boris Johnson's plans to change the lockdown are confusing and raise more questions than answers, but his televised statement was praised by Conservative colleagues.
Business leaders were also pleased - but education unions were angry after Mr Johnson said it might be possible to send some pupils back to school by June 1.
How Labour MPs reacted
Labour claimed the statement raised more questions than it answered. And Labour leader Keir Starmer highlighted the decisions of governments in other parts of the United Kingdom, such as Scotland, to introduce their own lockdown changes.
He said: "This statement raises more questions than it answers, and we see the prospect of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland pulling in different directions.
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"The Prime Minister appears to be effectively telling millions of people to go back to work without a clear plan for safety or clear guidance as to how to get there without using public transport.
"What the country wanted tonight was clarity and consensus, but we haven’t got either of those."
Birmingham Labour MP Preet Kaur Gill (Lab Edgbaston) said on Twitter: "Tonight's statement will confuse many more people, especially those advised to return to work tomorrow.
"What measures have the government put in place to ensure employees' safety will be of paramount concern?"
Steve McCabe, Labour MP for Birmingham Hall Green, questioned why the Prime Minister had made the announcement on TV instead of in Parliament, where MPs could ask him questions.
Mr McCabe said: "Don’t know if I missed something but what exactly is it that the PM wants to get cracking on tomorrow that necessitated his TV broadcast tonight?"
Liberal Democrats say the message isn't clear
Liberal Democrats accused the Prime Minister of sending mixed messages.
Acting Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said: "I don't understand why the Government has changed its messaging at this critical stage. It risks what people have fought so hard for.
"The Prime Minister has not provided the country with any evidence or justification for this change. Instead, he risks creating more confusion than clarity by badly communicating his Government's plans."
Conservatives welcome speech but want more details
Conservative politician Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, welcomed the speech, but said he looked forward to seeing more details. He said: "Correctly the Prime Minister has prioritised our health, setting out a conditional road map based firmly on data. I am encouraged to see us begin small cautious steps on our way forward. Looking forward to more details tomorrow."
Stratford Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawri said: "A serious message from Boris Johnson setting out the steps that we need to take to keep R [the rate of infection] under control. Thank you to all businesses, trade unions and business organisations for the work you have done to help us develop the guidelines . Thousands of hours of detailed work."
Walsall North MP Eddie Hughes said on Twitter: "Sounds like a very sensible plan to me."
Birmingham Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield, said: "Obviously for very many people, this is an enormously frustrating process, but we have to get the balance right between dialing down the lockdown and maintanining public health priorities.
"I hope we can move as quickly as possible, and the Prime Minister seemed to me to have the balance right."
Business leaders say we have to re-open the economy
Business leaders welcomed signs that the economy could re-open, saying it was the only way to protect the NHS in the long run.
Dame Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General of business organisation the CBI, said: "Today marks the first glimmer of light for our faltering economy. A phased and careful return to work is the only way to protect jobs and pay for future public services. The Prime Minister has set out the first steps for how this can happen.
“Businesses are keen to open and get our economy back on its feet. But they also know putting health first is the only sustainable route to economic recovery. The message of continued vigilance is right."
Teaching unions are angry
The UK's largest teaching union condemned plans to allow a small number of pupils to return to school by June 1 if the infection rate remains relatively low.
Dr Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the NEU, said: “We think that the announcement by the Government that schools may reopen from June 1 with reception and years one and six is nothing short of reckless.
“Coronavirus continues to ravage communities in the UK and the rate of Covid-19 infection is still far too great for the wider opening of our schools.”


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Birmingham ICU doctor says easing lockdown could create huge second wave

An intensive care doctor says he feels it is still `` too risky '' to reduce coronavirus restrictions , adding he fears moving too soon could create a second wave of infections that 's `` even bigger than the first '' .
Dr Ron Daniels , a consultant at Birmingham Hospital , told the PA news agency he had seen a `` chink of light '' , with some capacity and bed space returning at his unit after weeks of battling the virus .
But he added : `` The reality is that the effect of a second wave is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risky in most health professionals ' view to relax lockdown right now .
`` We would like to see our capacity in NHS hospitals back down to below usual levels before we can safely do that . ''
`` Do we have enough beds to cope with a second wave if lockdown is relaxed too much ?
Absolutely not .
We 're still over our usual capacity , '' said Dr Daniels , 49 , who is also executive director of Sepsis Trust UK .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside as often as they like , as long as they maintain social distancing .
However , the devolved administrations of Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland all indicated that they would continue to encourage people to stay at home .
Dr Daniels added that the size and impact of any second wave was dependent on how many Britons had been infected - something that remains far from clear .
He said : `` It may be , as some optimistic estimates suggest , as high as 60 to 80 % of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would mean that a lot of people had had exposure to ( the virus ) and not developed symptoms and just gone about their lives as normal .
`` But the more pessimistic , the more wary estimates , suggest that somewhere under 10 % of our population have been exposed .
`` If that 's true , then we expect the second wave - if lockdown is relaxed too quickly and too aggressively - could even be bigger than the first . ''
The UK Government also came in for criticism for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , described as potentially `` catastrophic '' by Scotland 's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon .
Dr Daniels agreed that the messaging was `` vague '' , asking : How do people stay alert ?
How on earth do they control the virus ?
We assume it means control the virus spreading .
`` My concern is that with these new guidelines being so vague they 're very open to interpretation , they 're open to almost gaming by members of the public who are frustrated at having to stay at home all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worth little more than the paper they 're written on .
`` That 's the concern - we 're massively reliant now on the way the public behave .
`` People are desperate to see their family , they 're desperate to see their friends .
And if we allow that , and if people are allowed to flout the rules ... we 're going to find ourselves in a situation where the R value starts increasing significantly . ''

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An intensive care doctor says he feels it is still "too risky" to reduce coronavirus restrictions, adding he fears moving too soon could create a second wave of infections that's "even bigger than the first".
Dr Ron Daniels, a consultant at Birmingham Hospital, told the PA news agency he had seen a "chink of light", with some capacity and bed space returning at his unit after weeks of battling the virus.
But he added: "The reality is that the effect of a second wave is just so unknown that it is too risky in most health professionals' view to relax lockdown right now.
"We would like to see our capacity in NHS hospitals back down to below usual levels before we can safely do that."
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"Do we have enough beds to cope with a second wave if lockdown is relaxed too much? Absolutely not. We're still over our usual capacity," said Dr Daniels, 49, who is also executive director of Sepsis Trust UK.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced plans to allow members of the public to spend time outside as often as they like, as long as they maintain social distancing.
However, the devolved administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland all indicated that they would continue to encourage people to stay at home.
Dr Daniels added that the size and impact of any second wave was dependent on how many Britons had been infected - something that remains far from clear.
He said: "It may be, as some optimistic estimates suggest, as high as 60 to 80% of the public who have been exposed. That would mean that a lot of people had had exposure to (the virus) and not developed symptoms and just gone about their lives as normal.
"But the more pessimistic, the more wary estimates, suggest that somewhere under 10% of our population have been exposed.
"If that's true, then we expect the second wave - if lockdown is relaxed too quickly and too aggressively - could even be bigger than the first."
The UK Government also came in for criticism for its new "stay alert" messaging, described as potentially "catastrophic" by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Dr Daniels agreed that the messaging was "vague", asking: How do people stay alert? How on earth do they control the virus? We assume it means control the virus spreading.
"My concern is that with these new guidelines being so vague they're very open to interpretation, they're open to almost gaming by members of the public who are frustrated at having to stay at home all the time that they're going to be worth little more than the paper they're written on.
"That's the concern - we're massively reliant now on the way the public behave.
"People are desperate to see their family, they're desperate to see their friends. And if we allow that, and if people are allowed to flout the rules... we're going to find ourselves in a situation where the R value starts increasing significantly."


birminghammail--2020-05-10--'Are you mad?' teacher responds to potential school reopening plan

Birmingham teachers and parents have taken to social media to show their dismay at Boris Johnson ’ s potential plan to reopen primary schools as early as June .
In his TV speech on Sunday May 10 , the Prime Minister announced his 'road map ' out of lockdown .
He said primary schools could potentially go back first , after May half term , with a phased reopening , beginning with reception children , Year 1 and Year 6 on the condition that the rate of infection - known as R - remains low .
“ Our ambition is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays , ” he said .
The plan has been called 'reckless ' by the National Education Union , which says plans must be drawn up to protect vulnerable people .
Reacting on Twitter , a Miss Harvey , describing herself as a West Midlands nursery teacher , said : “ Primary schools opening first potentially by 1st June ... are you mad ?
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“ Secondary school children can not observe social distancing rules .
You expect children aged 4-6 years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
1/5 ” There are questions being raised over the safety of young children returning to schools when they do not understand the concept of social distancing .
Birmingham author Mark Rogers tweeted : “ In reception children have yet to learn how to protect themselves from germs .
The children can not successfully social distance it will just make the environment very unsafe for teachers !
” Birmingham student Abi Brumby tweeted : `` Really feel as though Boris Johnson should have reiterated that although these new measures are in place that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have the right to take responsibility for your health , if you face returning to work this week or children going to school in June ... you decide if you follow that advice or if you want to continue this way .
No parent should face feeling pressured to send their child to potential harm . ''
Dr Mary Bousted , Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union , said : `` We think that the announcement by the Government that schools may reopen from June 1 with reception and years 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Coronavirus continues to ravage communities in the UK and the rate of Covid-19 infection is still far too great for the wider opening of our schools .
“ A study published last week by the University of East Anglia suggested that school closures are the single most effective way of suppressing the spread of the virus .
“ If schools are to re-open , we need the Government to meet the five tests we have set to keep children , their families and our staff safe .
( 1 ) “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 cases , with extensive arrangements for testing and contact tracing to keep it that way .
This test has manifestly not been met . ''
She added : “ We must have a national plan for social distancing , hygiene , appropriate PPE and regular testing to ensure our schools and colleges don ’ t become hot spots for Covid-19 .
This test has manifestly not been met .
“ And there must be plans drawn up to protect vulnerable staff , or those who live with vulnerable people , to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dying of this dreadful disease .
“ We are supported in this by nearly 400,000 staff and parents who have signed our petition to reopen schools only when it is safe .
( 2 ) And Parentkind , one of the largest parents ’ groups in the UK , back our tests too .
( 3 ) “ We have written three letters to the Government for the science around school reopening , to share the modelling it is using and discuss the concerns raised by our five tests .
We have received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If schools are re-opened to blatant breaches of health and safety , we will strongly support our members who take steps to protect their pupils , their colleagues and their families .
The worst outcome of any wider re-opening of schools is a second spike of Covid-19 infection . ''
“ Our members care deeply about the children they teach – and no-one is more aware of the struggles faced by vulnerable pupils , or those from vulnerable families , than their teachers .
If schools can not safely re-open , we need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For instance , the better weather gives us a chance for some education to take place outdoors , where children are least likely to pick up infection .
`` The NEU will survey its members immediately after the Prime Minister has spoken to gauge their reaction to this announcement .
`` We urge the Government to follow the example of the Welsh and Scottish governments who have made the decision not to re-open schools at this time .
“ Now is the time for Government to listen and do the right thing .
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Birmingham teachers and parents have taken to social media to show their dismay at Boris Johnson’s potential plan to reopen primary schools as early as June.
In his TV speech on Sunday May 10, the Prime Minister announced his 'road map' out of lockdown.
He said primary schools could potentially go back first, after May half term, with a phased reopening, beginning with reception children, Year 1 and Year 6 on the condition that the rate of infection - known as R - remains low.
“Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays,” he said.
The plan has been called 'reckless' by the National Education Union, which says plans must be drawn up to protect vulnerable people.
Reacting on Twitter, a Miss Harvey, describing herself as a West Midlands nursery teacher, said: “Primary schools opening first potentially by 1st June... are you mad?!
“Secondary school children cannot observe social distancing rules. You expect children aged 4-6 years old and 10/11 years old to cope? 1/5”
There are questions being raised over the safety of young children returning to schools when they do not understand the concept of social distancing.
Birmingham author Mark Rogers tweeted: “In reception children have yet to learn how to protect themselves from germs. The children can not successfully social distance it will just make the environment very unsafe for teachers!”
Birmingham student Abi Brumby tweeted: "Really feel as though Boris Johnson should have reiterated that although these new measures are in place that at the end of the day you have the right to take responsibility for your health, if you face returning to work this week or children going to school in June ... you decide if you follow that advice or if you want to continue this way. No parent should face feeling pressured to send their child to potential harm."
Dr Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union , said: " We think that the announcement by the Government that schools may reopen from June 1 with reception and years 1 and 6 is nothing short of reckless.
“Coronavirus continues to ravage communities in the UK and the rate of Covid-19 infection is still far too great for the wider opening of our schools.
“A study published last week by the University of East Anglia suggested that school closures are the single most effective way of suppressing the spread of the virus.
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“If schools are to re-open, we need the Government to meet the five tests we have set to keep children, their families and our staff safe. (1)
“There must be much lower numbers of Covid-19 cases, with extensive arrangements for testing and contact tracing to keep it that way. This test has manifestly not been met."
She added: “We must have a national plan for social distancing, hygiene, appropriate PPE and regular testing to ensure our schools and colleges don’t become hot spots for Covid-19. This test has manifestly not been met.
“And there must be plans drawn up to protect vulnerable staff, or those who live with vulnerable people, to stop more educators or members of their families dying of this dreadful disease.
“We are supported in this by nearly 400,000 staff and parents who have signed our petition to reopen schools only when it is safe. (2) And Parentkind, one of the largest parents’ groups in the UK, back our tests too. (3)
“We have written three letters to the Government for the science around school reopening, to share the modelling it is using and discuss the concerns raised by our five tests. We have received no reply. (4)
“If schools are re-opened to blatant breaches of health and safety, we will strongly support our members who take steps to protect their pupils, their colleagues and their families. The worst outcome of any wider re-opening of schools is a second spike of Covid-19 infection."
“Our members care deeply about the children they teach – and no-one is more aware of the struggles faced by vulnerable pupils, or those from vulnerable families, than their teachers. If schools cannot safely re-open, we need other ways of supporting those children. For instance, the better weather gives us a chance for some education to take place outdoors, where children are least likely to pick up infection.
"The NEU will survey its members immediately after the Prime Minister has spoken to gauge their reaction to this announcement.
"We urge the Government to follow the example of the Welsh and Scottish governments who have made the decision not to re-open schools at this time.
“Now is the time for Government to listen and do the right thing.”


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Johnson delivers update on football returning as Albion plot promotion

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued an update on the government ’ s response to the coronavirus crisis ahead of a key week for football 's governing bodies .
It seems unlikely that Premier League or EFL football will be played in June , with the current measures remaining in place until at least June 1 before being eased in phases .
While the government is keen on football returning to provide a boost to morale , the Prime Minister stressed now is not the time for the restrictions to be eased - which could impact the Premier League ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Albion are watching developments in the Premier League intently in the knowledge that their chances of going up depends on what the top-flight decides to do .
Sign up to our West Brom newsletter here Albion are on course to secure promotion having battled Leeds United for top spot since November .
Significantly , it was always announced that those coming to the UK via air travel would be subject to a 14-day quarantine - which would affect a significant number of players who left the UK before the lockdown .
“ Throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity .
We are going to be driven by the science , the data and public health , ” said Johnson .
If you want to follow all things Albion via social media then this is the place to find out how .
Transfers , injuries , match-day videos and photos and the thoughts of the manager and his players , we ’ ve got you covered .
We ’ ll be bringing the very latest throughout the week and around the clock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our social media accounts ... Twitter : All the latest news as it happens For all your latest WBA news , opinion , analysis and transfer gossip , click here You can follow our reporter Joseph Chapman on Twitter , and his email address is Joseph.Chapman @ reachplc.com “ And I must stress again that all of this is conditional , it all depends on a series of big ifs .
It depends on all of us - the entire country - to follow the advice , to observe social distancing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down .
Johnson said : “ And to prevent re-infection from abroad , I am serving notice that it will soon be the time - with transmission significantly lower - to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air.
” The EFL is due to meet on Wednesday with it already being widely reported that League One and League Two could be scrapped , while the Premier League will meet tomorrow ( Monday ) to discuss the latest Project Restart plans , with a decisive vote on matters reportedly set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Prime Minister also made it clear that fans will not be able to attend matches in the near future and even gathering in pubs and public places will not be able to occur until at least July .
This is , of course , all dependent on how the transmission of the virus changes in the coming weeks and football , like many other industries , remains in limbo following the update .
Meanwhile , a growing number of Championship clubs are reportedly keen for the current season to be curtailed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would see the Baggies promoted .

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Josh Challies, Shane Ireland)

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued an update on the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis ahead of a key week for football's governing bodies.
It seems unlikely that Premier League or EFL football will be played in June, with the current measures remaining in place until at least June 1 before being eased in phases.
While the government is keen on football returning to provide a boost to morale, the Prime Minister stressed now is not the time for the restrictions to be eased - which could impact the Premier League’s Project Restart plans.
West Bromwich Albion are watching developments in the Premier League intently in the knowledge that their chances of going up depends on what the top-flight decides to do.
Albion are on course to secure promotion having battled Leeds United for top spot since November.
Significantly, it was always announced that those coming to the UK via air travel would be subject to a 14-day quarantine - which would affect a significant number of players who left the UK before the lockdown.
“Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity. We are going to be driven by the science, the data and public health,” said Johnson.
“And I must stress again that all of this is conditional, it all depends on a series of big ifs.
It depends on all of us - the entire country - to follow the advice, to observe social distancing, and to keep the rate of infection down.
Johnson said: “And to prevent re-infection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time - with transmission significantly lower - to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air.”
The EFL is due to meet on Wednesday with it already being widely reported that League One and League Two could be scrapped, while the Premier League will meet tomorrow (Monday) to discuss the latest Project Restart plans, with a decisive vote on matters reportedly set to follow later next week.
The comments from the Prime Minister also made it clear that fans will not be able to attend matches in the near future and even gathering in pubs and public places will not be able to occur until at least July.
This is, of course, all dependent on how the transmission of the virus changes in the coming weeks and football, like many other industries, remains in limbo following the update.
Meanwhile, a growing number of Championship clubs are reportedly keen for the current season to be curtailed and decided by a points-per-game system which would see the Baggies promoted.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Exercise outdoors as much as you like under Boris Johnson's new lockdown rules

People in England will be free to take as much exercise as they like and relax in their local park from Wednesday .
They can sit and soak up the sun .
And they will even be able to play golf , with courses allowed to re-open .
The change to the lockdown were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his televised address to the nation .
Mr Johnson insisted it was too soon to end the lockdown .
But he did announce an end to some of the strictest lockdown rules , including the ban on going outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exercise limited to once a day .
Instead he said : `` From this Wednesday , we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise .
`` You can sit in the sun in your local park , you can drive to other destinations , you can even play sports but only with members of your own household .
`` You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain two metres apart from people who are not members of their household .
Downing Street confirmed that golf courses will be allowed to re-open , as part of the new rules .

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People in England will be free to take as much exercise as they like and relax in their local park from Wednesday.
They can sit and soak up the sun. And they will even be able to play golf, with courses allowed to re-open.
The change to the lockdown were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his televised address to the nation.
Mr Johnson insisted it was too soon to end the lockdown. But he did announce an end to some of the strictest lockdown rules, including the ban on going outside unless it was essential, or for exercise limited to once a day.
Instead he said: "From this Wednesday, we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise.
"You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household.
"You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them."
The social distancing rules require people to remain two metres apart from people who are not members of their household.
Downing Street confirmed that golf courses will be allowed to re-open, as part of the new rules.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Boris Johnson delivers update on Premier League season restarting

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued an update on the government ’ s response to the coronavirus crisis ahead of a key week for football 's governing bodies .
It seems unlikely that Premier League or EFL football will be played in June , with the current measures remaining in place until at least June 1 before being eased in phases .
While the government is keen on football returning to provide a boost to morale , the Prime Minister stressed now is not the time for the restrictions to be eased - which could impact the Premier League ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are opposing the plan which would see the remaining fixtures staged at neutral venues with no team playing at their own stadium .
Sign up to our Villa newsletter here Dean Smith 's side are locked in a battle to preserve their status as a top-flight club and have 10 matches to fight off the threat of relegation .
Villa crucially have a game in hand on the teams around them at the bottom of the table .
Significantly , it was always announced that those coming to the UK via air travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which would affect a significant number of players who left the UK before the lockdown .
“ Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity .
We are going to be driven by the science , the data and public health , ” said Johnson .
“ And I must stress again that all of this is conditional , it all depends on a series of big ifs .
It depends on all of us - the entire country - to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distancing , and to keep the rate of infection down .
Johnson said : “ And to prevent re-infection from abroad , I am serving notice that it will soon be the time - with transmission significantly lower - to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air.
” The Premier League is due to meet tomorrow ( Monday ) to discuss the latest Project Restart plans , with a decisive vote on matters reportedly set to follow next week , while the EFL will meet on Wednesday - with it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and League Two could be scrapped .
The comments from the Prime Minister also made it clear that fans will not be able to attend matches in the near future and even gathering in pubs and public places will not be able to occur until at least July .
This is , of course , all dependent on how the transmission of the virus changes in the coming weeks and football , like many other industries , remains in limbo following the update .

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued an update on the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis ahead of a key week for football's governing bodies.
It seems unlikely that Premier League or EFL football will be played in June, with the current measures remaining in place until at least June 1 before being eased in phases.
While the government is keen on football returning to provide a boost to morale, the Prime Minister stressed now is not the time for the restrictions to be eased - which could impact the Premier League’s Project Restart plans.
Aston Villa are opposing the plan which would see the remaining fixtures staged at neutral venues with no team playing at their own stadium.
Dean Smith's side are locked in a battle to preserve their status as a top-flight club and have 10 matches to fight off the threat of relegation.
Villa crucially have a game in hand on the teams around them at the bottom of the table.
Significantly, it was always announced that those coming to the UK via air travel would be subject to a 14-day quarantine - which would affect a significant number of players who left the UK before the lockdown.
“Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity. We are going to be driven by the science, the data and public health,” said Johnson.
“And I must stress again that all of this is conditional, it all depends on a series of big ifs.
It depends on all of us - the entire country - to follow the advice, to observe social distancing, and to keep the rate of infection down.
Johnson said: “And to prevent re-infection from abroad, I am serving notice that it will soon be the time - with transmission significantly lower - to impose quarantine on people coming into this country by air.”
The Premier League is due to meet tomorrow (Monday) to discuss the latest Project Restart plans, with a decisive vote on matters reportedly set to follow next week, while the EFL will meet on Wednesday - with it already being widely reported that League One and League Two could be scrapped.
The comments from the Prime Minister also made it clear that fans will not be able to attend matches in the near future and even gathering in pubs and public places will not be able to occur until at least July.
This is, of course, all dependent on how the transmission of the virus changes in the coming weeks and football, like many other industries, remains in limbo following the update.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Boris Johnson reveals when pubs, hotels and restaurants could re-open

Some parts of the hospitality industry and other public places could begin to reopen in July .
That 's the message from Prime Minister Boris Johnson , who made a landmark speech to the UK this evening .
The PM addressed the nation and said certain sections of the hospitality sector could re-open in July at the earliest but did not specify .
But Mr Johnson also issued a warning - saying they will re-open across the UK `` if and only if the numbers support it '' .
Pub chain Wetherspoon 's announced plans at the end of April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ June .
But both of England 's deputy chief medical officers have sought to play down the idea that pubs could reopen any time soon , when asked at a number of the daily Downing Street press conferences .
The alert levels will be one to five and the higher the level , the tougher social distancing measures will have to be .
The PM said the UK had been in Level Four but `` we are now in a position to begin to move in steps to Level Three '' .
From @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from home are being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to only go if they must .
But they should avoid public transport if at all possible .
From Wednesday , people are being encouraged to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise and even play sports , but only with members of their household .
Visiting and sunbathing in local parks will also be allowed as will driving to other destinations .
But social distancing rules will still have to be obeyed with bigger fines for those who break @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by June 1 at the earliest along with the phased reopening of shops .

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Some parts of the hospitality industry and other public places could begin to reopen in July.
That's the message from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who made a landmark speech to the UK this evening.
The PM addressed the nation and said certain sections of the hospitality sector could re-open in July at the earliest but did not specify.
But Mr Johnson also issued a warning - saying they will re-open across the UK "if and only if the numbers support it".
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Pub chain Wetherspoon's announced plans at the end of April to reopen its bars and hotels in June.
But both of England's deputy chief medical officers have sought to play down the idea that pubs could reopen any time soon, when asked at a number of the daily Downing Street press conferences.
The alert levels will be one to five and the higher the level, the tougher social distancing measures will have to be. The PM said the UK had been in Level Four but "we are now in a position to begin to move in steps to Level Three".
From Monday, people who cannot work from home are being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to only go if they must.
But they should avoid public transport if at all possible.
From Wednesday, people are being encouraged to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise and even play sports, but only with members of their household.
Visiting and sunbathing in local parks will also be allowed as will driving to other destinations.
But social distancing rules will still have to be obeyed with bigger fines for those who break them.
Schools may begin to reopen by June 1 at the earliest along with the phased reopening of shops.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Brits now face £3,200 fines for breaking lockdown rules

Fines for breaching coronavirus regulations will rise from £60 to £100 under the plans set out by Boris Johnson .
Payment of the fine within 14 days will reduce the sum to £50 , up from the present £30 .
Repeat offenders will see the fine double for each subsequent breach to a maximum of £3,200 .
It is unclear whether this applies to England and Wales or England only .
Tonight , Mr Johnson said : `` Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ science , the data and public health . ''
He added : `` And I must stress again that all of this is conditional , it all depends on a series of big Ifs .
`` It depends on all of us – the entire country – to follow the advice , to observe social distancing , and to keep that R down . ''
A new Covid Alert System is being set up determined mainly by the reinfection rate and the number of cases .
The alert levels will be one to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the tougher social distancing measures will have to be .
The PM said the UK had been in Level Four but `` we are now in a position to begin to move in steps to Level Three '' .
From Monday , people who can not work from home are being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to only go if they must .
But they should avoid public transport if at all possible .
From Wednesday , people are being encouraged to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with members of their household .
Visiting and sunbathing in local parks will also be allowed as will driving to other destinations .
But social distancing rules will still have to be obeyed with bigger fines for those who break them .
Schools may begin to reopen by June 1 at the earliest along with the phased reopening of shops .
And at least some pubs , restaurants , hotels and other public places could begin to reopen in July at the earliest `` if and only if the numbers support it '' @

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Fines for breaching coronavirus regulations will rise from £60 to £100 under the plans set out by Boris Johnson.
Payment of the fine within 14 days will reduce the sum to £50, up from the present £30.
Repeat offenders will see the fine double for each subsequent breach to a maximum of £3,200.
It is unclear whether this applies to England and Wales or England only.
Tonight, Mr Johnson said: "Throughout this period of the next two months we will be driven not by mere hope or economic necessity.
"We are going to be driven by the science, the data and public health."
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He added: "And I must stress again that all of this is conditional, it all depends on a series of big Ifs.
"It depends on all of us – the entire country – to follow the advice, to observe social distancing, and to keep that R down."
A new Covid Alert System is being set up determined mainly by the reinfection rate and the number of cases.
The alert levels will be one to five and the higher the level, the tougher social distancing measures will have to be. The PM said the UK had been in Level Four but "we are now in a position to begin to move in steps to Level Three".
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From Monday, people who cannot work from home are being actively encouraged to go to work instead of being told to only go if they must.
But they should avoid public transport if at all possible.
From Wednesday, people are being encouraged to take unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise and even play sports, but only with members of their household.
Visiting and sunbathing in local parks will also be allowed as will driving to other destinations.
But social distancing rules will still have to be obeyed with bigger fines for those who break them.
Schools may begin to reopen by June 1 at the earliest along with the phased reopening of shops.
And at least some pubs, restaurants, hotels and other public places could begin to reopen in July at the earliest "if and only if the numbers support it".


birminghammail--2020-05-10--New 'Covid Alert System' set up to gauge coronavirus risk

Boris Johnson addressed the nation tonight on TV , urging people to 'stay alert ' rather than instructing them to 'stay home ' .
One of the measures being introduced to protect the UK is a new 'Covid Alert System ' .
The system will work by highlighting how quickly Covid-19 is spreading , with five levels to measure the danger zones .
Level One means the disease is no longer present in the UK and Level Five is the most critical - and the UK is currently at level three , he said .
Mr Johnson confirmed that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be closely monitored at a local , regional and national level , so that local or regional restrictions can be imposed if required .
`` We will be monitoring our progress locally , regionally , and nationally and if there are outbreaks , if there are problems , we will not hesitate to put on the brakes , '' he said .
He added : `` Every day , with ever increasing data , we will be monitoring the R and the number of new infections , and the progress we are making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin to fulfil the conditions I have set out , then in the next few weeks and months we may be able to go further .
`` In step two – at the earliest by June 1 – after half term – we believe we may be in a position to begin the phased reopening of shops and to get primary pupils back into schools , in stages , beginning with reception , Year 1 and Year 6 .
He added : `` Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their teachers before the holidays .
And we will shortly be setting out detailed guidance on how to make it work in schools and shops and on transport .
`` And step three - at the earliest by July - and subject to all these conditions and further scientific advice ; if and only if the numbers support it , we will hope to re-open at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places , provided they are safe and enforce social distancing . ''

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Boris Johnson addressed the nation tonight on TV, urging people to 'stay alert' rather than instructing them to 'stay home'.
One of the measures being introduced to protect the UK is a new 'Covid Alert System'.
The system will work by highlighting how quickly Covid-19 is spreading, with five levels to measure the danger zones.
Level One means the disease is no longer present in the UK and Level Five is the most critical - and the UK is currently at level three, he said.
Mr Johnson confirmed that the effect of changes to the lockdown will be closely monitored at a local, regional and national level, so that local or regional restrictions can be imposed if required.
"We will be monitoring our progress locally, regionally, and nationally and if there are outbreaks, if there are problems, we will not hesitate to put on the brakes," he said.
He added: "Every day, with ever increasing data, we will be monitoring the R and the number of new infections, and the progress we are making, and if we as a nation begin to fulfil the conditions I have set out, then in the next few weeks and months we may be able to go further.
"In step two – at the earliest by June 1 – after half term – we believe we may be in a position to begin the phased reopening of shops and to get primary pupils back into schools, in stages, beginning with reception, Year 1 and Year 6.
He added: "Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays. And we will shortly be setting out detailed guidance on how to make it work in schools and shops and on transport.
"And step three - at the earliest by July - and subject to all these conditions and further scientific advice; if and only if the numbers support it, we will hope to re-open at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places, provided they are safe and enforce social distancing."


birminghammail--2020-05-10--7 changes as a result of Boris Johnson's lockdown easing measures

There will be no immediate end to the lockdown was the message from Boris Johnson in his live TV address to the nation .
So what does his plan for the next phase in the battle against coronavirus spell out for the British public and how might it affect our lives ?
The new plan only affects England .
Devolved governments in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to make their own decisions on a number of matters , including health , and some have already done so .
Wales announced a slight easing on Friday allowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , garden centres reopening with social distancing guidelines and local authorities starting planning on how to safely open libraries and recycling centres .
Scotland 's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday that the cap on daily exercise has been scrapped , but she warned that that is not an excuse to meet up in groups at parks or beaches , to sunbathe or have picnics and barbecues .
And Northern Ireland 's road map , which is expected to only have `` nuanced '' changes , will be announced this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the questions going through people 's minds following the Prime Minister 's broadcast and explore the seven changes being introduced .
Government advice is that you should continue to work from home if you can .
If that 's not possible , you should go to work .
Anyone who can not work from home , perhaps those in construction and manufacturing `` should be actively encouraged to go to work '' from Monday , the PM said .
Mr Johnson will set out how workplaces can become `` Covid-secure '' by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my daily outdoor exercise still limited in England ?
No , this restriction is being eased from Wednesday when people will be encouraged to take more outdoor exercise - even an unlimited amount .
Does this mean I can play outdoor sports ?
Yes , this must be limited to doing so only with members of your own household .
Social distancing rules continue to apply so you ca n't do sports in groups with others .
Can I sunbathe in my local park ?
Yes .
You will be allowed to sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but you must only do so with members of your own household .
It 's important for people to remain socially distanced from others .
Can I drive elsewhere to enjoy the outdoors ?
Yes , you can drive to other destinations but only with members of your own household .
What happens if I do n't obey the social distancing rules ?
You could be fined , and the financial penalties will be increased in order to enforce the social distancing rules .
Boris Johnson advised people to avoid public transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must and will maintain social distancing , and capacity will therefore be limited . ''
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Saturday that even with England 's public transport network running at full capacity it could only safely cater for 10 per cent of the usual passenger load with the two-metre social distancing rule in place .

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There will be no immediate end to the lockdown was the message from Boris Johnson in his live TV address to the nation.
So what does his plan for the next phase in the battle against coronavirus spell out for the British public and how might it affect our lives?
The new plan only affects England. Devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the power to make their own decisions on a number of matters, including health, and some have already done so.
Wales announced a slight easing on Friday allowing people to exercise more than once a day, garden centres reopening with social distancing guidelines and local authorities starting planning on how to safely open libraries and recycling centres.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Sunday that the cap on daily exercise has been scrapped, but she warned that that is not an excuse to meet up in groups at parks or beaches, to sunbathe or have picnics and barbecues. And Northern Ireland's road map, which is expected to only have "nuanced" changes, will be announced this week.
We take a look at some of the questions going through people's minds following the Prime Minister's broadcast and explore the seven changes being introduced.
Can I return to work?
Government advice is that you should continue to work from home if you can.
If that's not possible, you should go to work. Anyone who cannot work from home, perhaps those in construction and manufacturing "should be actively encouraged to go to work" from Monday, the PM said.
Mr Johnson will set out how workplaces can become "Covid-secure" by following new guidance for employers.
Is my daily outdoor exercise still limited in England?
No, this restriction is being eased from Wednesday when people will be encouraged to take more outdoor exercise - even an unlimited amount.
Does this mean I can play outdoor sports?
Yes, this must be limited to doing so only with members of your own household. Social distancing rules continue to apply so you can't do sports in groups with others.
Can I sunbathe in my local park?
Yes. You will be allowed to sit in the sun in your local park, but you must only do so with members of your own household. It's important for people to remain socially distanced from others.
Can I drive elsewhere to enjoy the outdoors?
Yes, you can drive to other destinations but only with members of your own household.
What happens if I don't obey the social distancing rules?
You could be fined, and the financial penalties will be increased in order to enforce the social distancing rules.
Can I use public transport?
Boris Johnson advised people to avoid public transport "if at all possible because we must and will maintain social distancing, and capacity will therefore be limited."
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said on Saturday that even with England's public transport network running at full capacity it could only safely cater for 10 per cent of the usual passenger load with the two-metre social distancing rule in place.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Here are the people who should go back to work, according to Boris Johnson

Everyone should return to work if they can not work from home , Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in his address to the nation .
And he highlighted people who work in manufacturing and construction in particular .
But the Prime Minister urged people not to use public transport - and to take a car , cycle or walk to work instead .
Mr Johnson said : `` We said that you should work from home if you can , and only go to work if you must .
`` We now need to stress that anyone who can ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those in construction or manufacturing , should be actively encouraged to go to work .
`` And we want it to be safe for you to get to work .
So you should avoid public transport if at all possible – because we must and will maintain social distancing , and capacity will therefore be limited .
`` So work from home if you can , but you should go to work if you can ’ t work from home .
`` And to ensure you are safe at work we have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make workplaces COVID-secure .
`` And when you do go to work , if possible do so by car or even better by walking or bicycle .
But just as with workplaces , public transport operators will also be following COVID-secure standards . ''

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Everyone should return to work if they cannot work from home, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in his address to the nation.
And he highlighted people who work in manufacturing and construction in particular.
But the Prime Minister urged people not to use public transport - and to take a car, cycle or walk to work instead.
Mr Johnson said: "We said that you should work from home if you can, and only go to work if you must.
"We now need to stress that anyone who can’t work from home, for instance those in construction or manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work.
"And we want it to be safe for you to get to work. So you should avoid public transport if at all possible – because we must and will maintain social distancing, and capacity will therefore be limited.
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"So work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can’t work from home.
"And to ensure you are safe at work we have been working to establish new guidance for employers to make workplaces COVID-secure.
"And when you do go to work, if possible do so by car or even better by walking or bicycle. But just as with workplaces, public transport operators will also be following COVID-secure standards."


birminghammail--2020-05-10--Here's what Boris Johnson said about schools in lockdown announcement

Some pupils could return to school as soon as June 1 , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed .
But @ @ @ @ @ spread of the covid-19 coronavirus .
And other pupils will have to wait longer before @ @ @ @ @ .
In his televised address to the nation , Mr Johnson said : `` In @ @ @ @ @ earliest by June 1 – after half term – we believe we may be in @ @ @ @ @ phased reopening of shops and to get primary pupils back into schools , in stages @ @ @ @ @ Year 1 and Year 6 .
`` Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams @ @ @ @ @ least some time with their teachers before the holidays .
`` And we will shortly @ @ @ @ @ on how to make it work in schools and shops and on transport . ''
@ @ @ @ @ keeping the rate of infection from Covid-19 , known as R , to a low @ @ @ @ @

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Some pupils could return to school as soon as June 1, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has revealed.
But it depends on controlling the spread of the covid-19 coronavirus.
And other pupils will have to wait longer before they can return to classrooms.
In his televised address to the nation, Mr Johnson said: "In step two – at the earliest by June 1 – after half term – we believe we may be in a position to begin the phased reopening of shops and to get primary pupils back into schools, in stages, beginning with reception, Year 1 and Year 6.
"Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays.
"And we will shortly be setting out detailed guidance on how to make it work in schools and shops and on transport."
But this all depends on keeping the rate of infection from Covid-19, known as R, to a low level, he said.


birminghammail--2020-05-10--New lockdown rules: Who can return to work and exercise changes

People in England will be free from Wednesday to go outdoors as much as they like , Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced .
He said : `` You can sit in the sun in your local park , you can drive to other destinations , you can even play sports but only with members of your own household . ''
And he said everyone who can not work from home `` should go to work '' from Monday , but should avoid using public transport if they can .
Primary schools could start to re-open by June 1 `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reception classes , Year 1 and Year 6 , Mr Johnson said .
And shops that are currently closed could open their doors around the same time .
Pubs , restaurants and similar businesses could begin to re-open by July at the earliest , `` provided they are safe and enforce social distancing '' .
Delivering his long-awaited message to the nation , Mr Johnson insisted the announcements did not mark the end of the coronavirus lockdown .
He said : `` No , this is not the time simply to end the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are taking the first careful steps to modify our measures . ''
Fines will be increased for people who break the rules .
The Prime Minister set out what Downing Street describes as slow and gradual changes to the lockdown , in his televised speech .
Highlighting the Government 's new slogan , he urged people to `` stay alert '' to control the virus and save lives .
It 's a change from the Government 's previous slogan , which instructed peole to `` stay home '' .
He said there would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , highlighting how quickly Covid-19 is spreading , with five levels .
Level One means the disease is no longer present in the UK and Level Five is the most critical - and the UK is currently at level three , he said .
Mr Johnson confirmed that the effect of changes to the lockdown will be closely monitored at a local , regional and national level , so that local or regional restrctions can be imposed if required .
He said : `` We will be monitoring our progress locally , regionally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outbreaks , if there are problems , we will not hesitate to put on the brakes . ''
Changes which will come into force from Wednesday including allowing people to spend `` unlimited '' time outdoors for leisure purposes , as long as they are socially distanced from others .
Mr Johnson said : `` From this Wednesday we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise . ''
But people will still be required to obey rules on social distancing by staying away from people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
`` You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them . ''
It 's a change from the current rules , which required to people to stay at home except for essential journeys or one form of exercise a day .
The Prime Minister also encouraged people to go back to work .
The lockdown rules have always allowed people to go to workplaces such as factories , construction sites and offices if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it appears some have stayed away anyway .
Mr Johnson said that from tomorrow ( Monday ) , `` anyone who ca n't work from home , for instance those in construction and manufacturing , should be actively encouraged to go to work .
`` And we want it to be safe for you to get to work .
So you should avoid public transport if at all possible , because we must and will maintain social distancing , and capacity will therefore be limited .
`` So work from home if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work if you ca n't work from home . ''
Schools and shops could re-open in the months to come , but only if the rate of infection - known as R - remains low .
Mr Johnson said : `` Every day , with ever increasing data , we will be monitoring the R and the number of new infections , and the progress we are making , and if we as a nation begin to fulfil the conditions I have set out , then in the next few weeks and months @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` In step two – at the earliest by June 1 – after half term – we believe we may be in a position to begin the phased reopening of shops and to get primary pupils back into schools , in stages , beginning with reception , Year 1 and Year 6 .
`` Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays .
And we will shortly be setting out detailed guidance on how to make it work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` And step three - at the earliest by July - and subject to all these conditions and further scientific advice ; if and only if the numbers support it , we will hope to re-open at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places , provided they are safe and enforce social distancing . ''
There was no opportunity for journalists to question the Prime Minister .
But he said he would take questions from members of the public tomorrow .
Mr Johnson thanked the public for obeying lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Though the death toll has been tragic , and the suffering immense .
`` And though we grieve for all those we have lost .
It is a fact that by adopting those measures we prevented this country from being engulfed by what could have been a catastrophe in which the reasonable worst case scenario was half a million fatalities . ''
He added : 'It would be madness now to throw away that achievement by allowing a second spike .
`` We must stay alert .
We must continue to control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government will publish further details about its lockdown plans , and the scientific evidence behind the decisions , in a 50-page document to be presented to Parliament tomorrow ( Monday ) .
Changes announced by Mr Johnson only apply to England and Scotland 's First Minister , Nicola Sturgeon , said earlier in the day that Scotland would not necessarily follow suit .
She criticised the new `` stay alert '' slogan , saying that the message in Scotland remained `` stay home '' .
However , she also said the once-a-day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Scotland from Monday , which means Scotland is moving slightly faster than England in reducing the lockdown .
Lockdown measures have previously applied across the whole UK , but devolved administrations in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland have the authority to make their own decisions .
Latest figures from the Department of Health show that a total of 31,855 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK .

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People in England will be free from Wednesday to go outdoors as much as they like, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced.
He said: "You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household."
And he said everyone who cannot work from home "should go to work" from Monday, but should avoid using public transport if they can.
Primary schools could start to re-open by June 1 "at the earliest", beginning with reception classes, Year 1 and Year 6, Mr Johnson said. And shops that are currently closed could open their doors around the same time.
Pubs, restaurants and similar businesses could begin to re-open by July at the earliest, "provided they are safe and enforce social distancing".
Delivering his long-awaited message to the nation, Mr Johnson insisted the announcements did not mark the end of the coronavirus lockdown.
He said: "No, this is not the time simply to end the lockdown this week.
"Instead we are taking the first careful steps to modify our measures."
Fines will be increased for people who break the rules.
The Prime Minister set out what Downing Street describes as slow and gradual changes to the lockdown, in his televised speech.
Highlighting the Government's new slogan, he urged people to "stay alert" to control the virus and save lives. It's a change from the Government's previous slogan, which instructed peole to "stay home".
He said there would be a "Covid Alert System", highlighting how quickly Covid-19 is spreading, with five levels. Level One means the disease is no longer present in the UK and Level Five is the most critical - and the UK is currently at level three, he said.
Mr Johnson confirmed that the effect of changes to the lockdown will be closely monitored at a local, regional and national level, so that local or regional restrctions can be imposed if required. He said: "We will be monitoring our progress locally, regionally, and nationally and if there are outbreaks, if there are problems, we will not hesitate to put on the brakes."
Changes which will come into force from Wednesday including allowing people to spend "unlimited" time outdoors for leisure purposes, as long as they are socially distanced from others.
Mr Johnson said: "From this Wednesday we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise."
But people will still be required to obey rules on social distancing by staying away from people who are not members of their household, he said.
"You must obey the rules on social distancing and to enforce those rules we will increase the fines for the small minority who break them."
It's a change from the current rules, which required to people to stay at home except for essential journeys or one form of exercise a day.
The Prime Minister also encouraged people to go back to work. The lockdown rules have always allowed people to go to workplaces such as factories, construction sites and offices if they cannot work from home, but it appears some have stayed away anyway.
Mr Johnson said that from tomorrow (Monday), "anyone who can't work from home, for instance those in construction and manufacturing, should be actively encouraged to go to work.
"And we want it to be safe for you to get to work. So you should avoid public transport if at all possible, because we must and will maintain social distancing, and capacity will therefore be limited.
"So work from home if you can, but you should go to work if you can't work from home."
Schools and shops could re-open in the months to come, but only if the rate of infection - known as R - remains low.
Mr Johnson said: "Every day, with ever increasing data, we will be monitoring the R and the number of new infections, and the progress we are making, and if we as a nation begin to fulfil the conditions I have set out, then in the next few weeks and months we may be able to go further.
"In step two – at the earliest by June 1 – after half term – we believe we may be in a position to begin the phased reopening of shops and to get primary pupils back into schools, in stages, beginning with reception, Year 1 and Year 6.
"Our ambition is that secondary pupils facing exams next year will get at least some time with their teachers before the holidays. And we will shortly be setting out detailed guidance on how to make it work in schools and shops and on transport.
"And step three - at the earliest by July - and subject to all these conditions and further scientific advice; if and only if the numbers support it, we will hope to re-open at least some of the hospitality industry and other public places, provided they are safe and enforce social distancing."
There was no opportunity for journalists to question the Prime Minister. But he said he would take questions from members of the public tomorrow.
Mr Johnson thanked the public for obeying lockdown rules so far. He said: "Though the death toll has been tragic, and the suffering immense.
"And though we grieve for all those we have lost. It is a fact that by adopting those measures we prevented this country from being engulfed by what could have been a catastrophe in which the reasonable worst case scenario was half a million fatalities."
He added: 'It would be madness now to throw away that achievement by allowing a second spike.
"We must stay alert. We must continue to control the virus and save lives."
The Government will publish further details about its lockdown plans, and the scientific evidence behind the decisions, in a 50-page document to be presented to Parliament tomorrow (Monday).
Changes announced by Mr Johnson only apply to England and Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said earlier in the day that Scotland would not necessarily follow suit. She criticised the new "stay alert" slogan, saying that the message in Scotland remained "stay home". However, she also said the once-a-day limit on exercise would be scrapped in Scotland from Monday, which means Scotland is moving slightly faster than England in reducing the lockdown.
Lockdown measures have previously applied across the whole UK, but devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the authority to make their own decisions.
Latest figures from the Department of Health show that a total of 31,855 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus in the UK.