birminghammail--2020-10-03--Dad-of-six fights for his life after being stabbed 21 times

A dad-of-six stabbed 21 times inside his home has been left in a coma after the horrific attack .
The victim , aged 43 , suffered knife wounds to his head , ear , chest and other parts of his body as he was stabbed multiple times in Arden Road , Acocks Green , on Wednesday ( Sept 30 ) .
His attackers fled the scene and are still on the run - while he remains in a serious condition at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital days later .
His son told BirminghamLive he has been in a coma since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five stab wounds to his arm on Friday ( October 2 ) .
He said his dad 's lungs collapsed and he suffered a punctured lung as he was also knifed in one of his main arteries .
His son said : `` Police know who it was and haven ’ t done nothing about it , or posted anything about it , or gone to get him .
`` 21 stab wounds - nine to his head and ear , three to his chest and others over his body .
He is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
`` Collapsed lungs , punctured lung , stabbed in his main artery , and he had surgery to stitch up five stab wounds on his arm today . ''
West Midlands Police said it had identified a number of suspects and attempts to arrest them are under way .
Anyone who has information on the brutal stabbing is urged to get in touch with the force .
A statement from West Midlands Police read : `` We are investigating a stabbing at a property Arden Road in Birmingham just before 1pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` A 43-year-old man was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds and remains there in a serious but stable condition .
`` A number of suspects have been identified and arrest attempts are under way .
`` Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime .
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Quote log 2097 of 30 September . ''

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A dad-of-six stabbed 21 times inside his home has been left in a coma after the horrific attack.
The victim, aged 43, suffered knife wounds to his head, ear, chest and other parts of his body as he was stabbed multiple times in Arden Road, Acocks Green, on Wednesday (Sept 30).
His attackers fled the scene and are still on the run - while he remains in a serious condition at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital days later.
BirminghamLive understands he has been in a coma since the attack and underwent surgery to stitch up five stab wounds to his arm on Friday (October 2).
A source said: "Police know who it was and haven’t done nothing about it, or posted anything about it, or gone to get him.
"21 stab wounds - nine to his head and ear, three to his chest and others over his body. He is in a coma at the Queen Elizabeth hospital.
"Collapsed lungs, punctured lung, stabbed in his main artery, and he had surgery to stitch up five stab wounds on his arm today."
West Midlands Police said it had identified a number of suspects and attempts to arrest them are under way.
Anyone who has information on the brutal stabbing is urged to get in touch with the force.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "We are investigating a stabbing at a property Arden Road in Birmingham just before 1pm yesterday (Wednesday 30 September).
"A 43-year-old man was taken to hospital with multiple stab wounds and remains there in a serious but stable condition.
"A number of suspects have been identified and arrest attempts are under way.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am - midnight or call 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote log 2097 of 30 September."


birminghammail--2020-10-03--'Danger to life' and floods warning for West Midlands

Storm Alex is set to batter Birmingham with heavy rain this weekend , with the Met Office warning residents to expect travel disruption and possible flooding .
Birmingham faces continuous rain for more than 24 hours from this morning ( Saturday , October 3 ) , according to the latest forecasts from the weather agency .
Forecasters have also warned the downpours may cause flooding , as well as rail and road delays .
Today 's forecast for the region reads : `` A wet start for all with rain , heavy at times , persisting throughout the day .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the afternoon .
There is a risk of flooding where heavy rain persists . ''
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place for most of the UK over the weekend .
The warning states : `` Homes and businesses could be flooded , causing damage to some buildings .
`` Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible , causing a danger to life .
`` Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible . ''
Meanwhile , amber weather warnings for the heaviest rainfall likely are in place for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the West Midlands , including Worcestershire , until 6am on Sunday .
We 'll bring you all the latest traffic a n d weather updates you need below .

Storm Alex is set to batter Birmingham with heavy rain this weekend, with the Met Office warning residents to expect travel disruption and possible flooding.
Birmingham faces continuous rain for more than 24 hours from this morning (Saturday, October 3), according to the latest forecasts from the weather agency.
Forecasters have also warned the downpours may cause flooding, as well as rail and road delays.
Today's forecast for the region reads: "A wet start for all with rain, heavy at times, persisting throughout the day.
"The heaviest of the rain in the afternoon. There is a risk of flooding where heavy rain persists."
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place for most of the UK over the weekend.
The warning states: "Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings.
"Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life.
"Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible."
Meanwhile, amber weather warnings for the heaviest rainfall likely are in place for parts of Wales, and parts of the West Midlands, including Worcestershire, until 6am on Sunday.
We'll bring you all the latest traffic a n d weather updates you need below.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Birmingham weather forecast as Met Office predicts 24 hours of rain

It 's set to be a grim weekend with more than 24 hours of rain forecast for Birmingham amid an amber weather warning issued for parts of the region .
Birmingham faces continuous rain from this morning ( Saturday , October 3 ) until around 8pm Sunday evening , according to the latest forecasts from the Met Office .
Forecasters have also warned the downpours may cause flooding , as well as rail and road delays , as Storm Alex batters the country .
Today 's forecast reads : `` A wet start for all with rain , heavy at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The heaviest of the rain in the afternoon .
There is a risk of flooding where heavy rain persists .
`` The rain possibly becoming lighter by dawn .
Remaining breezy .
Minimum temperature 6C . ''
Tomorrow 's forecast adds : `` Widespread rain through the day on Sunday with further heavy spells although not as heavy as today . ''
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place for most of the UK over the weekend .
Amber weather warnings for the heaviest rainfall likely are in place for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the West Midlands , including Worcestershire , until 6am on Sunday .
The Met Office warns heavy rain is expected to bring some flooding and transport disruption in the affected areas .
The warning reads : `` Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded , causing damage to some buildings '' Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely , causing danger to life '' Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely . ''

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It's set to be a grim weekend with more than 24 hours of rain forecast for Birmingham amid an amber weather warning issued for parts of the region.
Birmingham faces continuous rain from this morning (Saturday, October 3) until around 8pm Sunday evening, according to the latest forecasts from the Met Office.
Forecasters have also warned the downpours may cause flooding, as well as rail and road delays, as Storm Alex batters the country.
Today's forecast reads: "A wet start for all with rain, heavy at times, persisting throughout the day.
"The heaviest of the rain in the afternoon. There is a risk of flooding where heavy rain persists.
"The rain possibly becoming lighter by dawn. Remaining breezy. Minimum temperature 6C."
Tomorrow's forecast adds: "Widespread rain through the day on Sunday with further heavy spells although not as heavy as today."
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place for most of the UK over the weekend.
Amber weather warnings for the heaviest rainfall likely are in place for parts of Wales, and parts of the West Midlands, including Worcestershire, until 6am on Sunday.
The Met Office warns heavy rain is expected to bring some flooding and transport disruption in the affected areas.
The warning reads: "Homes and businesses are likely to be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
"Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life
"Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely."


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Covid vaccine could come to UK by Easter with rollout 'months away'

The UK could be subject to a mass rollout of a coronavirus vaccine as the Government plans for quicker action within the coming months .
Scientists based in Oxford are hoping to get a vaccine ready by Easter and anticipate it will be ready to go next year .
It could take half a year for everyone to receive a vaccine but according to Government sources , they are planning to make it quicker than that , reports the Mirror .
Rules are being drawn up to allow a much wider group of healthcare staff to give the jabs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drive-through vaccination centres are being planned to cope with the huge logistical challenge of giving vaccines to tens of millions of people .
The armed forces are also likely to be called in to help .
`` We are looking at closer to six months and it is likely to be far shorter than that , '' a government source told The Times newspaper .
But other officials are more cautions .
A Royal Society report suggested it could take up to a year to successfully distribute a dose of the vaccine to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe that while priority groups could be targeted , it would depend on the successful roll out and administration of the vaccine in the first few months .
It 's likely that the elderly and vulnerable will be eligible for the jab first , which will be crucial in allowing the lifting of restrictions .
Young , healthy adults would be lower down the list .
The drug , currently being developed at Oxford University with the pharmaceutical giant Astrazeneca , is the most advanced of the vaccines that have been backed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place since April and scientists remain confident that it could get approved by the end of this year , or the beginning of 2021 .
If Britain 's 53 million adults were all to be vaccinated with two doses within six months , it would mean 600,000 jabs a day .
To do the same in three months would require 1.2 million a day to meet the government 's proposed Easter target .
The government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine , which are being manufactured before it has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought that care home residents and staff will be the first to receive the vaccine followed by those aged over 80 and NHS staff .
After that , it will be the over 65s , followed by younger adults deemed to be high risk .
Over 50s would then follow , with younger adults being made to wait longer .
A vaccine could also mean that industries currently still shut down under coronavirus regulations would finally be able to open back up .
At the end of September , Skills Minister Gillian Keegan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shut until a successful vaccination is approved , as some jobs `` do n't fit '' coronavirus .
She admitted that it was `` hard to see how nightclubs will open until we have some kind of long term way to deal with coronavirus `` .
From November 1 , only `` viable '' jobs where someone can work at least a third of their hours will be supported - and employers will have to contribute 55 % of a worker 's wages for just 33 % of their hours .

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The UK could be subject to a mass rollout of a coronavirus vaccine as the Government plans for quicker action within the coming months.
Scientists based in Oxford are hoping to get a vaccine ready by Easter and anticipate it will be ready to go next year.
It could take half a year for everyone to receive a vaccine but according to Government sources, they are planning to make it quicker than that, reports the Mirror.
Rules are being drawn up to allow a much wider group of healthcare staff to give the jabs, and training will begin within weeks.
Drive-through vaccination centres are being planned to cope with the huge logistical challenge of giving vaccines to tens of millions of people. The armed forces are also likely to be called in to help.
"We are looking at closer to six months and it is likely to be far shorter than that," a government source told The Times newspaper.
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But other officials are more cautions. A Royal Society report suggested it could take up to a year to successfully distribute a dose of the vaccine to every adult in the UK.
They believe that while priority groups could be targeted, it would depend on the successful roll out and administration of the vaccine in the first few months.
It's likely that the elderly and vulnerable will be eligible for the jab first, which will be crucial in allowing the lifting of restrictions.
Young, healthy adults would be lower down the list.
The drug, currently being developed at Oxford University with the pharmaceutical giant Astrazeneca, is the most advanced of the vaccines that have been backed by Britain.
Human trials have been taking place since April and scientists remain confident that it could get approved by the end of this year, or the beginning of 2021.
If Britain's 53 million adults were all to be vaccinated with two doses within six months, it would mean 600,000 jabs a day. To do the same in three months would require 1.2 million a day to meet the government's proposed Easter target.
The government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine, which are being manufactured before it has been shown to be successful.
It's thought that care home residents and staff will be the first to receive the vaccine followed by those aged over 80 and NHS staff.
After that, it will be the over 65s, followed by younger adults deemed to be high risk.
Over 50s would then follow, with younger adults being made to wait longer.
A vaccine could also mean that industries currently still shut down under coronavirus regulations would finally be able to open back up.
At the end of September, Skills Minister Gillian Keegan hinted that places like nightclubs could remain shut until a successful vaccination is approved, as some jobs "don't fit" coronavirus.
She admitted that it was "hard to see how nightclubs will open until we have some kind of long term way to deal with coronavirus ".
From November 1, only "viable" jobs where someone can work at least a third of their hours will be supported - and employers will have to contribute 55% of a worker's wages for just 33% of their hours.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Aston Villa transfer news live: Jota leaves, De Sciglio linked & Benrahma demand

Hello and welcome to Saturday 's LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive .
We will be keeping you up @ @ @ @ @ latest from Villa Park on Saturday , October 3 2020 .
Dean Smith 's men @ @ @ @ @ to their preparation to tomorrow night 's visit of Premier League champions Liverpool .
Jurgen @ @ @ @ @ B6 for a 7.15pm kick-off with both sides unbeaten in the League .
We 'll @ @ @ @ @ and bring you all the latest transfer rumours as the window for foreign deals draws @ @ @ @ @ night .
Villa have made five signings so far this window with Ross Barkley 's @ @ @ @ @ most recent .
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Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of Aston Villa from BirminghamLive.
We will be keeping you up to date with all the latest from Villa Park on Saturday, October 3 2020.
Dean Smith 's men are putting the finishing touches to their preparation to tonight's visit of Premier League champions Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp's side head to B6 for a 7.15pm kick-off with both sides unbeaten in the League.
We'll look ahead to that one and bring you all the latest transfer rumours as the window for foreign deals draws to a close on Monday night.
Villa have made five signings so far this window with Ross Barkley's loan arrival from Chelsea the most recent.
You can keep up to date with all the latest on the live blog below.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Drug addict jailed after leading police on 8-minute pursuit

A drug addict who led police on an eight-minute pursuit through two sets of red traffic lights at pedestrian crossings has been jailed for 12-months , a court heard .
Sunu Miah , 41 , of Edward Road , Balsall Heath , `` panicked '' when police sought to pull him over around Coventry Road , Small Heath , after the Citroen C4 he was driving was reported stolen from a home in Tamworth .
The driver - who was wanted on recall to prison due to a breach of licence - shot through two red lights , accelerated over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door as he tried to drive away , Birmingham Crown Court was told .
The father-of-one , who was released from prison in April , sped through Dora Road , Mansfield Road , Malmesbury Road and Waverley Road .
He was captured trying to flee down a cul-de-sac along Byron Road - behind the Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif .
Miah admitted two counts of dangerous driving , driving without insurance and driving without a licence following the incident on December 30 , last year .
Prosecutor Sally Cairns told the hearing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ puncture , but Miah carried on driving with the rim of the tyre during an `` eight-minute pursuit . ''
`` The defendant accelerated over speed humps at 45mph .
He pulled out dangerously and did not slow down .
One car had to take evasive action and a pedestrian crossing the road had to move out of the way , '' she said .
Haroon Khattak , defending , said : `` I do n't wish to dilute the picture .
It was a very poor piece of driving . ''
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cocaine problem , but had sought professional help .
`` Drugs affect his thinking and problem solving ability , '' Mr Khattak added .
`` He has expressed deep regret . ''
Miah has 37 convictions , including multiple offences of driving while disqualified , dating back to 1996 .
Addressing the defendant in the dock , Judge Sarah Buckingham said : `` You drove through red lights at pedestrian crossings .
You mounted the kerb clipped a police car door and carried on . ''
She jailed Miah for 12 months .
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Miah was also banned from driving for 30 months .

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A drug addict who led police on an eight-minute pursuit through two sets of red traffic lights at pedestrian crossings has been jailed for 12-months, a court heard.
Sunu Miah, 41, of Edward Road, Balsall Heath, "panicked" when police sought to pull him over around Coventry Road, Small Heath, after the Citroen C4 he was driving was reported stolen from a home in Tamworth.
The driver - who was wanted on recall to prison due to a breach of licence - shot through two red lights, accelerated over speed bumps and damaged a police car door as he tried to drive away, Birmingham Crown Court was told.
The father-of-one, who was released from prison in April, sped through Dora Road, Mansfield Road, Malmesbury Road and Waverley Road. He was captured trying to flee down a cul-de-sac along Byron Road - behind the Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif.
Miah admitted two counts of dangerous driving, driving without insurance and driving without a licence following the incident on December 30, last year.
Prosecutor Sally Cairns told the hearing on October 2 that the vehicle suffered a puncture, but Miah carried on driving with the rim of the tyre during an "eight-minute pursuit."
"The defendant accelerated over speed humps at 45mph. He pulled out dangerously and did not slow down. One car had to take evasive action and a pedestrian crossing the road had to move out of the way," she said.
Haroon Khattak, defending, said: "I don't wish to dilute the picture. It was a very poor piece of driving."
He said his client had a heroin and cocaine problem, but had sought professional help.
"Drugs affect his thinking and problem solving ability," Mr Khattak added. "He has expressed deep regret."
Miah has 37 convictions, including multiple offences of driving while disqualified, dating back to 1996.
Addressing the defendant in the dock, Judge Sarah Buckingham said: "You drove through red lights at pedestrian crossings. You mounted the kerb clipped a police car door and carried on."
She jailed Miah for 12 months. He will serve half in custody and the rest on licence. Miah was also banned from driving for 30 months.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--The £1 Sunday dinner hack that makes your chicken extra crispy

When we 're making Sunday dinner , many of us really want to make sure our chicken skin is extra crispy and delicious .
And now , one savvy Redditor has shared how you can make sure this happens every single time by using a £1 hack .
The neat little trick is super easy and you probably already have the ingredient in your cupboard if you 're a regular chef .
In the Reddit thread , one tip kept cropping up and it appears to involve baking powder and salt .
The thread was upvoted hundreds of times and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get a perfect Sunday dinner .
The Redditor wrote : “ Baking powder on your chicken skin to get it extra crispy.
” So here ’ s how to try the chicken trick when you ’ re next whipping up Sunday lunch , reports the Daily Star .
How to do it • Mix one teaspoon of baking powder with three teaspoons of salt • Crack some black pepper in and combine the ingredients • Pat over the skin of your chicken evenly • Leave it in your fridge for a few hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roast as you usually would As baking powder is alkaline , it alters the chicken skin 's pH and helps it to break proteins down more easily .
It also creates a carbon dioxide reaction that causes layers of the bird ’ s skin to bubble up .
Both these factors make for poultry that 's a lot crispier .
Redditors pointed out that baking soda can be used on other meats too .
One commenter remarked : “ This would work for crispy pork belly/shoulder as well.
” Another said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They call it velveting I believe.
” And a third added : “ This is what I do for wings in the air fryer .
Makes them nice and crispy without the mess of using oil .
”

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When we're making Sunday dinner, many of us really want to make sure our chicken skin is extra crispy and delicious.
And now, one savvy Redditor has shared how you can make sure this happens every single time by using a £1 hack.
The neat little trick is super easy and you probably already have the ingredient in your cupboard if you're a regular chef.
In the Reddit thread, one tip kept cropping up and it appears to involve baking powder and salt. The thread was upvoted hundreds of times and will be perfect for anyone looking to get a perfect Sunday dinner.
The Redditor wrote: “Baking powder on your chicken skin to get it extra crispy.”
So here’s how to try the chicken trick when you’re next whipping up Sunday lunch, reports the Daily Star.
How to do it
Mix one teaspoon of baking powder with three teaspoons of salt
Crack some black pepper in and combine the ingredients
Pat over the skin of your chicken evenly
Leave it in your fridge for a few hours – or overnight if you can
Roast as you usually would
Why the cooking hack works
As baking powder is alkaline, it alters the chicken skin's pH and helps it to break proteins down more easily.
It also creates a carbon dioxide reaction that causes layers of the bird’s skin to bubble up.
Both these factors make for poultry that's a lot crispier.
Redditors pointed out that baking soda can be used on other meats too.
One commenter remarked: “This would work for crispy pork belly/shoulder as well.”
Another said: “Chinese cooking does this to beef. They call it velveting I believe.”
And a third added: “This is what I do for wings in the air fryer. Makes them nice and crispy without the mess of using oil.”


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Aston Villa fans react to Jota departure - and want to see Said Benrahma signed

Aston Villa fans have been reacting to the club 's announcement that Jota has left the club .
The 2019 summer signing from Birmingham City departs a year early by mutual agreement , with the deal he signed upon leaving St Andrew 's running out next year .
Jota was going to struggle for game-time this season having only managed only 19 minutes of football after lockdown .
Indeed , he has not featured in either of the matchday squads for Villa 's two Premier League games this season .
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But there is still time to reshape the squad before the window closes at 11pm on Monday .
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Google Play Store and App Store The former Brentford man , who worked under Villa head coach Dean Smith during their time at Griffin Park , will now be on the lookout for a new club .
Tellingly , Smith said in a press conference yesterday that any new incomings could be dependent on players leaving the club .
And Villa fans want Smith to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` One out one in ? ''
One fan asked .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' Ismaila Sarr , Milot Rashica , Benrahma , Josh King or Demarai Gray any one of these please ! ''
said another .
A fourth fan added : `` I ’ d still love to see the Benrahma deal happen , '' while another said : `` Maybe Sarr or Benrahma . ''
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birminghammail--2020-10-03--Police slam claims they're 'doing nothing' to trace stolen dog

Police have hit back at claims they are 'doing nothing ' to trace a family dog 'bundled into a waiting car ' and stolen from a city nature reserve .
It 's believed family dog Coco , a chocolate brown Sprocker , was snatched less than a minute after she ran off ahead of a walk at Moseley Bog on Thursday morning ( Oct 1 ) .
Her owner , Roz Pearce , was locking up the car ready for their stroll when the 16-month-old pooch vanished - just as a grey Ford Focus sped off from the car park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shared extensively to social media in a bid to bring her home , with the family claiming police were 'doing nothing ' .
Asked whether it was reported to police by well-wishers on Twitter , the family initially said : `` We have but they ’ re doing nothing . ''
West Midlands Police has now responded to the claims after it was also quizzed by others about what action it was taking to track down the thief .
The force said it was reviewing CCTV and would be keeping in touch with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It also warned anyone who is offered a dog for sale in 'suspicious circumstances ' to contact them .
It took to Twitter to dispel claims , saying : `` Thanks for all your messages asking us what we ’ re doing following the theft of a dog in Moseley on Thursday .
`` Despite some comments on social media suggesting otherwise , we are treating this as a crime and we are taking it seriously .
`` We ’ re in the process of reviewing CCTV , and we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ throughout the investigation .
`` We ’ ll share any updates we can , and would appeal for anyone who ’ s been offered a dog for sale in suspicious circumstances to get in touch .
Quote 20BE/237736L/20 . ''
Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via 101 or Live Chat on the force 's website .

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Police have hit back at claims they are 'doing nothing' to trace a family dog 'bundled into a waiting car' and stolen from a city nature reserve.
It's believed family dog Coco, a chocolate brown Sprocker, was snatched less than a minute after she ran off ahead of a walk at Moseley Bog on Thursday morning (Oct 1).
Her owner, Roz Pearce, was locking up the car ready for their stroll when the 16-month-old pooch vanished - just as a grey Ford Focus sped off from the car park.
News of the theft has been shared extensively to social media in a bid to bring her home, with the family claiming police were 'doing nothing'.
Asked whether it was reported to police by well-wishers on Twitter, the family initially said: "We have but they’re doing nothing."
West Midlands Police has now responded to the claims after it was also quizzed by others about what action it was taking to track down the thief.
The force said it was reviewing CCTV and would be keeping in touch with the owners as they continue to investigate.
It also warned anyone who is offered a dog for sale in 'suspicious circumstances' to contact them.
It took to Twitter to dispel claims, saying: "Thanks for all your messages asking us what we’re doing following the theft of a dog in Moseley on Thursday.
"Despite some comments on social media suggesting otherwise, we are treating this as a crime and we are taking it seriously.
"We’re in the process of reviewing CCTV, and we’ll be keeping in touch with the owners throughout the investigation.
"We’ll share any updates we can, and would appeal for anyone who’s been offered a dog for sale in suspicious circumstances to get in touch. Quote 20BE/237736L/20."
Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via 101 or Live Chat on the force's website.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Lidl, Tesco and Iceland are urgently recalling these food items

A number of well-known stores in the UK have urgently recalled items due to a health and safety fears .
Lidl , Iceland and Waitrose have recalled items such as sweetener , sweets and snacks and want any customers who may have bought them to return them straight away .
The stores have issued the food safety alerts and if you have bought any of them , you can send them back as soon as possible .
The Food Standards Agency regularly lists the foods that are being recalled to keep people in the loop and make sure no-one suffers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thanks to our sister paper the Liverpool Echo , we have complied a list of some of the products that have been recalled .
If you have purchased any , you should return them as soon as possible .
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets ( Stevia variant ) because aspartame , ( E951 ) is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria ( PKU ) .
If you have bought the above product , and suffer from phenylketonuria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
Instead , return it to the Lidl GB store from where it was bought for a full refund .
Iceland is recalling Stockley 's Fruit Sherbets as it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk products .
All consumers who have bought this product with the date code/s listed , should not consume them .
Please return to any Iceland store where a full refund will be given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further details or if you have any questions , please call 044 ( 0 ) 1254 682388 or their Customer Care Line on 044 ( 0 ) 800 328 0800 and select Option 2 .
Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty 's Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens , which is not accurate as the product contains oats .
Oats is also not emphasised on the label .
This means the product is suitable for someone following a gluten free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats .
• Use-by dates : all dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020 • Use-by dates : all dates between 10 September to 24 October 2020 Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts ( nuts ) .
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead .
Therefore , the product contains walnuts ( nuts ) which are not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nuts ) .
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to walnuts ( nuts ) , do not eat it .
Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund .
Co-op is recalling 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites .
This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley ( gluten ) not being mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and have an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten do not eat it .
Instead customers should call 0800 0686 727 , email customer.careline @ coop.co.uk or if customers are making an essential trip to the nearest Co-op store , they can return the item in-store for a full refund .
Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label .
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an allergy or intolerance to egg , do not eat it .
Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund .

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A number of well-known stores in the UK have urgently recalled items due to a health and safety fears.
Lidl, Iceland and Waitrose have recalled items such as sweetener, sweets and snacks and want any customers who may have bought them to return them straight away.
The stores have issued the food safety alerts and if you have bought any of them, you can send them back as soon as possible.
The Food Standards Agency regularly lists the foods that are being recalled to keep people in the loop and make sure no-one suffers an adverse affect from the items.
Thanks to our sister paper the Liverpool Echo, we have complied a list of some of the products that have been recalled.
If you have purchased any, you should return them as soon as possible.
Lidl
Lidl GB is recalling Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets (Stevia variant) because aspartame, (E951) is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk to sufferers of phenylketonuria (PKU).
Product details
Cologran Stevia sweetener tablets
Pack size: 100 tablets
Batch code: L 91424 C
Best-before-end date: December 2022
If you have bought the above product, and suffer from phenylketonuria (PKU), do not eat it.
Instead, return it to the Lidl GB store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Iceland
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Iceland is recalling Stockley's Fruit Sherbets as it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label.
Best Before: FEB 2022
Best Before: MAR 2022
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk products.
All consumers who have bought this product with the date code/s listed, should not consume them.
Please return to any Iceland store where a full refund will be given. No receipt is required.
For further details or if you have any questions, please call 044 (0) 1254 682388 or their Customer Care Line on 044 (0) 800 328 0800 and select Option 2.
Waitrose and Morrisons
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Worthenshaws Ltd is recalling Kirsty's Classic Beef Lasagne because it contains a statement on the label that the product is free from all 14 allergens, which is not accurate as the product contains oats.
Oats is also not emphasised on the label.
This means the product is suitable for someone following a gluten free diet, however, it is not suitable for those who have an allergy to Oats.
Kirsty's Mini Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 250 g
Use-by dates: all dates between 2 September to 19 October 2020
Kirsty's Classic Beef Lasagne
Pack size: 400 g
Use-by dates: all dates between 10 September to 24 October 2020
Waitrose
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Waitrose & Partners is recalling Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s because of undeclared walnuts (nuts).
The product was mis-packed and contains Coffee and Walnut Mini Cupcakes instead.
Therefore, the product contains walnuts (nuts) which are not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to walnuts (nuts).
Waitrose Chocolate Mini Cupcakes 9s (pack of 9)
Best before- 06 October 2020
Allergens- Nuts (walnut)
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy to walnuts (nuts), do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Co-op
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Co-op is recalling 18 Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites. This is because some packs contain an incorrect product resulting in barley (gluten) not being mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten.
Product details
Chocolate Caramel Shortcake Bites
Pack size: 18 pieces
Best before: 16 October
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to barley or gluten do not eat it.
Instead customers should call 0800 0686 727, email customer.careline@coop.co.uk or if customers are making an essential trip to the nearest Co-op store, they can return the item in-store for a full refund.
Tesco
Van der Meulen is recalling Melba Thins Original because they contain egg which is not mentioned on the label.
This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to egg.
Product details
Melba thins original
Pack size: 100g
Best Before: 30 April 2021
If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to egg, do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Aston Villa announce departure of Jota

Aston Villa announce departure of Jota

Aston Villa have announced the departure of playmaker Jota with his contract terminated at the club .
The club say the decision is a mutual one and wish the player all the best for the future .
Jota leaves Villa Park after only one full season with the club , making 16 appearances in claret and blue with his contract ended a year early .
He arrived from Birmingham City last summer with Gary Gardner heading in the opposite direction .
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But there is still time to reshape the squad before the window closes at 11pm on Monday .
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Google Play Store and App Store Jota started the first five Premier League matches of last season , setting up Wesley Moraes ' first goal for the club in a 2-0 defeat of Everton in August 2019 .
However , from the middle of September he would play only 96 minutes of League football , his only other outings coming in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup .
Jota , who also played for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time at Brentford , has managed only 23 minutes this season with both appearances in the Carabao Cup .
He was n't in the matchday squads for either of Villa 's two League matches so far this campaign .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Smith has said any more incomings at Villa before Monday 's transfer deadline would be dependent on players leaving the club .
`` We don ’ t want to stockpile players , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players that are open to leaving the club and if they do we may move to bring others in .
`` But not unless anyone goes out , that is for sure .
Moving players out is the hardest thing at any club , as any sporting director will tell you . ''

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Aston Villa have announced the departure of playmaker Jota with his contract terminated at the club.
The club say the decision is a mutual one and wish the player all the best for the future.
Jota leaves Villa Park after only one full season with the club, making 16 appearances in claret and blue with his contract ended a year early.
He arrived from Birmingham City last summer with Gary Gardner heading in the opposite direction.
Sign up to our Villa newsletter for updates ahead of the transfer deadline Why should you sign up? Villa have enjoyed a fine season so far after signing Ollie Watkins, Betrand Traore, Matty Cash, Emi Martinez and Ross Barkley in the summer. Morgan Sanson is the only January addition so far but there is still time to reshape the squad before the January window closes at 11pm on February 1. You can find the latest transfer news in on one pace - in our daily Aston Villa bulletin. We'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. How do you sign up? It's easy and only takes seconds. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit sign up. And that's it, you're all set. You can also sign up . If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. And what's more, it's absolutely free! You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. We also have a free app which you can download. It is always up-to-date with the latest news from across the region. Google Play Store and App Store
Jota started the first five Premier League matches of last season, setting up Wesley Moraes' first goal for the club in a 2-0 defeat of Everton in August 2019.
However, from the middle of September he would play only 96 minutes of League football, his only other outings coming in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
Jota, who also played for Villa head coach Dean Smith during his time at Brentford, has managed only 23 minutes this season with both appearances in the Carabao Cup.
He wasn't in the matchday squads for either of Villa's two League matches so far this campaign.
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Smith has said any more incomings at Villa before Monday's transfer deadline would be dependent on players leaving the club.
"We don’t want to stockpile players," he said, "there will be players that are open to leaving the club and if they do we may move to bring others in.
"But not unless anyone goes out, that is for sure. Moving players out is the hardest thing at any club, as any sporting director will tell you."


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Government pledges to end local lockdowns 'as soon as possible''

A minister has said that the Government wants to end local lockdowns `` as soon as it is safe to do so '' .
This comes after Birmingham and other parts of the UK including the North East have been hit with harsh localised due to rising coronavirus cases .
On Thursday , it was revealed that the rate of infection was falling in the city from 135 cases to 113 per 100,000 , with a fall in Sandwell too , from 106 cases to 89 per 100,000 .
And now the Government has said it will be looking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the cases are at a controllable rate .
Foreign Office minister James Cleverly made the comments today when he appeared on one of BBC 's Radio shows .
Speaking to BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme , he said : “ We have had to put in restrictions that none of us would naturally want to do , certainly not on the Conservative benches .
“ In other political parties it may be something different but on the Conservative side , these are things that we would not necessarily want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect people ’ s lives .
“ And that means you take actions which you find uncomfortable and I think actually the big difference is that we will look to relieve those restrictions as soon as it is safe to do so.
” Responding to reports that tax rises could be used to pay for the Government ’ s Covid spending , Mr Cleverly added : “ We have put in a package of support which was absolutely the right thing to do .
“ And that will mean that money has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that in a way by growing the economy , by helping the economy bounce back better and that ’ s why we have our ‘ build back better ’ agenda so we can get our economy back to where it needs to be .
”

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A minister has said that the Government wants to end local lockdowns "as soon as it is safe to do so".
This comes after Birmingham and other parts of the UK including the North East have been hit with harsh localised due to rising coronavirus cases.
On Thursday, it was revealed that the rate of infection was falling in the city from 135 cases to 113 per 100,000, with a fall in Sandwell too, from 106 cases to 89 per 100,000.
And now the Government has said it will be looking to lift the restrictions as soon as possible when the cases are at a controllable rate.
Foreign Office minister James Cleverly made the comments today when he appeared on one of BBC's Radio shows.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, he said: “We have had to put in restrictions that none of us would naturally want to do, certainly not on the Conservative benches.
“In other political parties it may be something different but on the Conservative side, these are things that we would not necessarily want to do but we have to in order to protect people’s lives.
“And that means you take actions which you find uncomfortable and I think actually the big difference is that we will look to relieve those restrictions as soon as it is safe to do so.”
Responding to reports that tax rises could be used to pay for the Government’s Covid spending, Mr Cleverly added: “We have put in a package of support which was absolutely the right thing to do.
“And that will mean that money has to be recouped but we can do that in a way by growing the economy, by helping the economy bounce back better and that’s why we have our ‘build back better’ agenda so we can get our economy back to where it needs to be.”


birminghammail--2020-10-03--'Moo-ve' - Cow caused chaos on M5 as it walks into the motorway

A cow was causing udder chaos on the roads after it decided to hold up traffic when it meandered onto the M5 .
Highways England was forced to temporarily stop traffic from going down the motorway when the animal made its way onto the road .
CCTV showed the cow walking down the M5 with tons of traffic forced to stop behind the animal .
Highways officials says they were since able to move it from the main road which connects to Birmingham .
Highways stopped both north and south bound traffic between junction 19 for Portishead and junction 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bristol Post .
They tweeted : `` There is currently a cow in the main carriageway , we 've stopped all traffic south and will be stopping the traffic northbound shortly , please follow all signs and signals .
However ten minutes they tweeted to motorists : `` The cow has now safely returned to a field and is clear of live lanes , thank you for your patience during this high steaks incident . ''
Yesterday ( October 2 ) motorists endured lengthy delays on the M5 motorway due to surface water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was reported on the M5 southbound from J19 ( Portishead ) to J20 ( Clevedon ) , where the speed limit was lowered to 50mph for safety reasons .

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A cow was causing udder chaos on the roads after it decided to hold up traffic when it meandered onto the M5.
Highways England was forced to temporarily stop traffic from going down the motorway when the animal made its way onto the road.
CCTV showed the cow walking down the M5 with tons of traffic forced to stop behind the animal. Highways officials says they were since able to move it from the main road which connects to Birmingham.
Highways stopped both north and south bound traffic between junction 19 for Portishead and junction 20 for Clevedon around 7.46am, reports the Bristol Post.
They tweeted: "There is currently a cow in the main carriageway, we've stopped all traffic south and will be stopping the traffic northbound shortly, please follow all signs and signals.
However ten minutes they tweeted to motorists: " The cow has now safely returned to a field and is clear of live lanes, thank you for your patience during this high steaks incident."
Yesterday (October 2) motorists endured lengthy delays on the M5 motorway due to surface water and poor driving conditions.
Surface water was reported on the M5 southbound from J19 (Portishead) to J20 (Clevedon), where the speed limit was lowered to 50mph for safety reasons.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum anticipating 'really hard' Aston Villa test

Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is anticipating another close-fought game against Aston Villa .
Jurgen Klopp 's Premier League champions head to Villa Park on Sunday night ( 7.15pm ) with both sides beginning the new campaign with a 100 per cent record .
Liverpool went unbeaten as far as February but Villa took them close in November last year , when goals from Andrew Robertson and Sadio Mane in the 87th and 94th minutes respectively snatched a win from their visit to the Second City .
Wijnaldum knows Villa will pose another tough test when the two teams meet again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further in the transfer window .
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But there is still time to reshape the squad before the window closes at 11pm on Monday .
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Liverpool are well aware that their unbeaten record could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ season was really tricky , '' Wijnaldum told Liverpool 's website .
`` We were 1-0 behind and in the second half we scored for 1-1 with Robertson .
In the last five minutes , Sadio scored a header .
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here '' But I think everyone who still remembers the game will think back and know how difficult it was to win the game there .
`` It might only be different because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still , it ’ s a really difficult team to beat .
It ’ s going to be hard , it 's going to be really hard .
`` We just have to make sure we concentrate and give 100 per cent and do the things we did last season and this season , and just try to play our best football . ''


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Martin Lewis gives stark warning to people using PayPal regularly

The Money Saving Expert has issued a stark warning to a number of people who use PayPal regularly to pay for goods .
Martin Lewis is well-known to supply amazing advice for us all to make sure that we all get our money 's worth on a whole host of products .
He regularly hosts a show on ITV called The Martin Lewis Money Show where viewers get the chance to ask the questions they are dieing to ask Martin .
And the most recent show featured viewer Joyce who said : `` I ’ ve recently started using Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but I ’ m worried that I might not have Section 75 protection . ''
Martin came straight back and pointed out : `` Apple Pay is just another way of using your card , it ’ s effectively like using the card , you still get the Section 75 protection which makes the credit card company jointly liable if you buy something that costs over £100 , but less than £30,000.
” But Martin then had a warning for PayPal users , reports the Daily Record .
Martin warned : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you don ’ t get that protection using the credit card through PayPal , but you do in most cases on Apple Pay.
” PayPal 's website states that the ‘ Buyer Protection ’ programme entitles you to reimbursement for the full purchase price of an item plus the original shipping costs you paid , if any , when you don ’ t receive it from a seller , or when you receive an item , but the item isn ’ t what you ordered .
However you choose to pay for your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two money-back schemes that could help get a refund through your bank , building society or credit card issuer .
The first is Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 , which , as Martin explained , is a legal protection for credit card users on purchases of more than £100 and less than £30,000 .
It means your card issuer is jointly responsible if a sale goes wrong .
The second of these protections is chargeback , which covers all card payments through banks and building societies .
While not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ process that allows you to reverse a transaction if you 're unable to resolve a dispute with a business .

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The Money Saving Expert has issued a stark warning to a number of people who use PayPal regularly to pay for goods.
Martin Lewis is well-known to supply amazing advice for us all to make sure that we all get our money's worth on a whole host of products.
He regularly hosts a show on ITV called The Martin Lewis Money Show where viewers get the chance to ask the questions they are dieing to ask Martin.
And the most recent show featured viewer Joyce who said: "I’ve recently started using Apple Pay for purchases above the contactless limit, but I’m worried that I might not have Section 75 protection."
Martin came straight back and pointed out: "Apple Pay is just another way of using your card, it’s effectively like using the card, you still get the Section 75 protection which makes the credit card company jointly liable if you buy something that costs over £100, but less than £30,000.”
But Martin then had a warning for PayPal users, reports the Daily Record.
Martin warned: “Not the same with PayPal, sometimes you don’t get that protection using the credit card through PayPal, but you do in most cases on Apple Pay.”
PayPal's website states that the ‘Buyer Protection’ programme entitles you to reimbursement for the full purchase price of an item plus the original shipping costs you paid, if any, when you don’t receive it from a seller, or when you receive an item, but the item isn’t what you ordered.
However you choose to pay for your purchases, in the UK there are two money-back schemes that could help get a refund through your bank, building society or credit card issuer.
The first is Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974, which, as Martin explained, is a legal protection for credit card users on purchases of more than £100 and less than £30,000. It means your card issuer is jointly responsible if a sale goes wrong.
The second of these protections is chargeback, which covers all card payments through banks and building societies.
While not a direct consumer right, it is a process that allows you to reverse a transaction if you're unable to resolve a dispute with a business.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--The drugs being given to Donald Trump in US hospital

Some of the drugs being given to Donald Trump has he fights Covid-19 have been revealed .
An experimental antibody drug given to the US President has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing serious illness from a Covid-19 infection .
Its maker , Regeneron Pharmaceuticals , said the company agreed to supply a single dose , given through an intravenously , for Mr Trump at the request of his physician under `` compassionate use '' provisions .
This is when an experimental medicine is provided on a case-by-case emergency basis while studies continue .
Pres Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Military Medical Centre , where presidents are often treated .
The new drug he is receiving is in late-stage testing and its safety and effectiveness are not yet known , and no treatment has yet proven able to prevent serious illness after a coronavirus infection .
Mr Trump was given the experimental drug at the White House on Friday before he was taken to the hospital .
Mr Trump 's physician , Dr Sean Conley , said late on Friday the president had also been given the antiviral drug remdesivir at the military @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been shown to help some Covid-19 patients recover faster .
Earlier , Dr Conley said Mr Trump also was taking zinc , vitamin D , an antacid called famotidine , melatonin and aspirin .
None of those have been proven to be effective against Covid-19 .
Mr Trump apparently is not receiving hydroxychloroquine , a drug he widely promoted that has been shown in many studies to be ineffective for preventing or treating Covid-19 .
Several doctors who treat Covid-19 , including Dr David Boulware at the University of Minnesota , had speculated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , given that this approach has worked against other diseases in the past .
`` They 're not going to just sit around and watch to see if he gets sick , '' he said .
Antibodies are proteins the body makes when an infection occurs and vaccines trick the body into thinking there is an infection so it makes these antibodies .
But it can take weeks for them to form after natural infection or a vaccine .
The drugs aim to give that protection immediately , by supplying concentrated versions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the coronavirus in laboratory and animal tests .
Regeneron 's drug contains two antibodies to enhance chances that it will work and the company previously developed a successful Ebola treatment from an antibody combination .
Earlier this week , Regeneron said partial results from about 275 Covid-19 patients who were not sick enough to need hospital treatment suggested it might be cutting how long symptoms last .
However , the study has not been completed , the results were only announced in a company news release and have not been published or @ @ @ @ @

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Some of the drugs being given to Donald Trump has he fights Covid-19 have been revealed.
An experimental antibody drug given to the US President has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing serious illness from a Covid-19 infection.
Its maker, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, said the company agreed to supply a single dose, given through an intravenously, for Mr Trump at the request of his physician under "compassionate use" provisions.
This is when an experimental medicine is provided on a case-by-case emergency basis while studies continue.
Pres Trump is presently at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, where presidents are often treated.
The new drug he is receiving is in late-stage testing and its safety and effectiveness are not yet known, and no treatment has yet proven able to prevent serious illness after a coronavirus infection.
Mr Trump was given the experimental drug at the White House on Friday before he was taken to the hospital.
Mr Trump's physician, Dr Sean Conley, said late on Friday the president had also been given the antiviral drug remdesivir at the military hospital.
The Gilead Sciences drug has been shown to help some Covid-19 patients recover faster.
Earlier, Dr Conley said Mr Trump also was taking zinc, vitamin D, an antacid called famotidine, melatonin and aspirin.
None of those have been proven to be effective against Covid-19.
Mr Trump apparently is not receiving hydroxychloroquine, a drug he widely promoted that has been shown in many studies to be ineffective for preventing or treating Covid-19.
Several doctors who treat Covid-19, including Dr David Boulware at the University of Minnesota, had speculated that doctors might use the antibody drug, given that this approach has worked against other diseases in the past.
"They're not going to just sit around and watch to see if he gets sick," he said.
Antibodies are proteins the body makes when an infection occurs and vaccines trick the body into thinking there is an infection so it makes these antibodies.
But it can take weeks for them to form after natural infection or a vaccine.
The drugs aim to give that protection immediately, by supplying concentrated versions of one or two antibodies that worked best against the coronavirus in laboratory and animal tests.
Regeneron's drug contains two antibodies to enhance chances that it will work and the company previously developed a successful Ebola treatment from an antibody combination.
Earlier this week, Regeneron said partial results from about 275 Covid-19 patients who were not sick enough to need hospital treatment suggested it might be cutting how long symptoms last.
However, the study has not been completed, the results were only announced in a company news release and have not been published or reviewed by other scientists.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Mum humiliated after posting £1 dinner for her kids on Facebook

A mum has been slammed on social media after she posted her £1 dinner for her chilldren claiming kids `` do n't always need veg to be healthy '' .
The woman posted her cheap dinner on the Feeding a Family on £1 a day Facebook page showing you did n't have to spend tons to feed your kids .
But many people were not impressed by the dish and tore into the mum and they shot down her choice of food .
In her post on the page , she wrote : `` Kids tea - they do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a 14 and 8-year-old . ''
But if she was expecting universal support , she did not get it , reports the Daily Record .
The mum was shot down in flames by some who ridiculed her choices .
One said : `` All I see is carb overload . ''
Another said : `` Children don ’ t need veg every sitting but that ’ s not a healthy balanced meal . ''
Another said meals like this one were the reason people needed to be educated on nutrition .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it is n't healthy .
Potato is a root vegetable .
`` That does not count as one of the five .
There is nothing wrong with it but it is n't a healthy dinner .
Two out of three items on the plate are processed food ( if mash is homemade if Smash then 3/3 ) .
`` It 's facts and it just shows how much food/nutrition education is still needed in UK . ''
However , the post did have supporters , and some kind-hearted people came out to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` Surely with all that 's happened this year with Covid and job losses , the main point is the children are being fed .
`` Why do people care what other parents are feeding their children .
`` It has absolutely no impact on your life or day whatsoever . ''
Another said : `` Full tummies is all that matters .
Not everyone can afford to have balanced meals every single time .
Sometimes people just need to fill up their little people 's tummies .
Be kind .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people on here need to give their heads a wobble !
!
Two children have received a hot meal and will go to bed with full tummies !
!
I see nothing wrong in that . ''
The Feeding a Family on £1 a day Facebook page has more than 108,000 members .
Recent posts have seen people share ideas on quick go-to meals when in a hurry , seek advice on storing and freezing food and offer creative ideas to get their kids to eat healthily .

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A mum has been slammed on social media after she posted her £1 dinner for her chilldren claiming kids "don't always need veg to be healthy".
The woman posted her cheap dinner on the Feeding a Family on £1 a day Facebook page showing you didn't have to spend tons to feed your kids.
But many people were not impressed by the dish and tore into the mum and they shot down her choice of food.
In her post on the page, she wrote: "Kids tea - they don't always need veg to be healthy portions for a 14 and 8-year-old."
But if she was expecting universal support, she did not get it, reports the Daily Record.
The mum was shot down in flames by some who ridiculed her choices.
(Image: Facebook)
One said: "All I see is carb overload."
Another said: "Children don’t need veg every sitting but that’s not a healthy balanced meal."
Another said meals like this one were the reason people needed to be educated on nutrition.
She said: "It's comfort food, it isn't healthy. Potato is a root vegetable.
"That does not count as one of the five. There is nothing wrong with it but it isn't a healthy dinner. Two out of three items on the plate are processed food (if mash is homemade if Smash then 3/3).
"It's facts and it just shows how much food/nutrition education is still needed in UK."
However, the post did have supporters, and some kind-hearted people came out to back the cost-savvy mum.
One person said: "Surely with all that's happened this year with Covid and job losses, the main point is the children are being fed.
"Why do people care what other parents are feeding their children.
"It has absolutely no impact on your life or day whatsoever."
Another said: "Full tummies is all that matters. Not everyone can afford to have balanced meals every single time. Sometimes people just need to fill up their little people's tummies. Be kind.
"Honestly, some of the judgemental people on here need to give their heads a wobble!! Two children have received a hot meal and will go to bed with full tummies!! I see nothing wrong in that."
The Feeding a Family on £1 a day Facebook page has more than 108,000 members.
Recent posts have seen people share ideas on quick go-to meals when in a hurry, seek advice on storing and freezing food and offer creative ideas to get their kids to eat healthily.


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Customers flee as police turn up at coffee shop after 1.30am

Customers socialising at a city coffee shop past 1.30am in breach of Covid-19 laws fled when they saw police arrive , officers have revealed .
Officers handed out fines and dispersed gatherings across Birmingham as part of the latest police crackdown on the 10pm curfew , on Friday , October 2 .
Police turned up at the Stratford Road coffee shop , in Sparkbrook , after a call to report a large gathering in the venue in the early hours of Saturday .
While 'several ' customers ran off as officers arrived , others who refused to leave were issued @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live Twitter thread over the course of the evening , West Midlands Police said : `` Now we ’ re on the Stratford Road in Sparkbrook after receiving a call about a coffee shop open and a large number gathered inside .
`` Several people ran off when we arrived .
Despite trying to engage and explain the current rules , others refused to leave so we ’ ve issued 31 fixed penalty notices . ''
Though many venues in Harborne and Birmingham city centre were complying with new restrictions , police said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ house parties throughout the evening .
Officers wrote : `` We ’ re checking in with a number of venues in Birmingham city centre .
Great to see most people and places are complying with the current restrictions . ''
But , there were still a number of reports of groups flouting the government guidance .
Police were also called to reports of a 'large gathering ' at a Shisha Lounge in Birmingham city centre at around 9pm .
On arrival , a group were seen gathering outside and asked to leave as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their safety measures and current legislation .
At 12.20am , police continued : `` Just checked the Ladypool Road , all quiet apart from one group found eating in a restaurant .
They were asked to leave . ''
A total of around 130 people were told to move on by police throughout the evening as several house parties were also disrupted , police added .
`` We ’ ve received a number of calls about house parties across West Midlands Police , '' another tweet read .
`` After speaking to people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , they were asked to leave .
We know people want to socialise , but it ’ s important we follow the rules to keep each other safe . ''

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Customers socialising at a city coffee shop past 1.30am in breach of Covid-19 laws fled when they saw police arrive, officers have revealed.
Officers handed out fines and dispersed gatherings across Birmingham as part of the latest police crackdown on the 10pm curfew, on Friday, October 2.
Police turned up at the Stratford Road coffee shop, in Sparkbrook, after a call to report a large gathering in the venue in the early hours of Saturday.
While 'several' customers ran off as officers arrived, others who refused to leave were issued with fixed penalty notices.
In a live Twitter thread over the course of the evening, West Midlands Police said: "Now we’re on the Stratford Road in Sparkbrook after receiving a call about a coffee shop open and a large number gathered inside.
(Image: WMP)
"Several people ran off when we arrived. Despite trying to engage and explain the current rules, others refused to leave so we’ve issued 31 fixed penalty notices."
Though many venues in Harborne and Birmingham city centre were complying with new restrictions, police said they were called to a number of house parties throughout the evening.
Officers wrote: "We’re checking in with a number of venues in Birmingham city centre. Great to see most people and places are complying with the current restrictions."
But, there were still a number of reports of groups flouting the government guidance.
Police were also called to reports of a 'large gathering' at a Shisha Lounge in Birmingham city centre at around 9pm.
On arrival, a group were seen gathering outside and asked to leave as the venue owners were spoken to about their safety measures and current legislation.
At 12.20am, police continued: "Just checked the Ladypool Road, all quiet apart from one group found eating in a restaurant. They were asked to leave."
A total of around 130 people were told to move on by police throughout the evening as several house parties were also disrupted, police added.
"We’ve received a number of calls about house parties across West Midlands Police," another tweet read.
"After speaking to people at these parties and explaining the risks, they were asked to leave. We know people want to socialise, but it’s important we follow the rules to keep each other safe."


birminghammail--2020-10-03--9 local areas where Covid-19 is rising - and 8 where it's fallen

The number of new Covid-19 cases in Birmingham have fallen sharply in the past week - but are still at dangerous levels .
There have been 1,251 new cases of coronavirus in the city in the past week , taking the infection rate to 109.6 per 100,000 .
That compares to 147.3 per 100,000 at the same time last week .
However , coronavirus is still on the rise in most parts of the West Midlands - with nine showing a rise and eight showing a fall .
The two major hotspots - Sandwell being the other one - have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also subject to a household ban .
However , there have been rises in Solihull , Dudley and Telford and Wrekin , data released on Friday , October 2 , shows .
The figures , for the seven days to September 29 , are based on tests carried out in laboratories ( pillar one of the Government 's testing programme ) and in the wider community ( pillar two ) .
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people .
Data for the most recent three days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised .
Burnley continues to have the highest rate in England , with 303 new cases recorded in the seven days to September 29 - the equivalent of 340.8 cases per 100,000 people .
Manchester has the second highest rate , up from 189.4 to 289.4 , with 1,600 new cases .
Here is the list in full .
From left to right , it reads : name of local authority ; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 29 ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases recorded in the seven days to September 29 ; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 22 ; number ( in brackets ) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 22 .

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The number of new Covid-19 cases in Birmingham have fallen sharply in the past week - but are still at dangerous levels.
There have been 1,251 new cases of coronavirus in the city in the past week, taking the infection rate to 109.6 per 100,000.
That compares to 147.3 per 100,000 at the same time last week.
However, coronavirus is still on the rise in most parts of the West Midlands - with nine showing a rise and eight showing a fall.
The two major hotspots - Sandwell being the other one - have eased, as has Wolverhampton, which is also subject to a household ban.
However, there have been rises in Solihull, Dudley and Telford and Wrekin, data released on Friday, October 2, shows.
The figures, for the seven days to September 29, are based on tests carried out in laboratories (pillar one of the Government's testing programme) and in the wider community (pillar two).
The rate is expressed as the number of new cases per 100,000 people.
Data for the most recent three days (September 30-October 2) has been excluded as it is incomplete and likely to be revised.
Burnley continues to have the highest rate in England, with 303 new cases recorded in the seven days to September 29 - the equivalent of 340.8 cases per 100,000 people.
Manchester has the second highest rate, up from 189.4 to 289.4, with 1,600 new cases.
Here is the list in full. From left to right, it reads: name of local authority; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 29; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 29; rate of new cases in the seven days to September 22; number (in brackets) of new cases recorded in the seven days to September 22.
The top 30
Burnley 340.8 (303), 239.5 (213) Manchester 289.4 (1600), 189.4 (1047) Liverpool 287.7 (1433), 239.3 (1192) Knowsley 283.0 (427), 238.6 (360) Newcastle upon Tyne 239.4 (725), 212.0 (642) Halton 220.2 (285), 217.1 (281) Preston 216.6 (310), 187.9 (269) St Helens 216.5 (391), 156.2 (282) Pendle 205.2 (189), 196.5 (181) Sefton 191.4 (529), 150.9 (417) Hyndburn 188.8 (153), 192.5 (156) Bolton 177.0 (509), 248.0 (713) Oldham 169.5 (402), 178.4 (423) Sunderland 165.6 (460), 177.2 (492) Rochdale 165.5 (368), 182.1 (405) Bury 165.5 (316), 204.7 (391) South Tyneside 162.9 (246), 204.7 (309) Salford 157.6 (408), 153.0 (396) Bradford 153.0 (826), 158.6 (856) Warrington 151.4 (318), 158.1 (332) Wirral 150.9 (489), 166.7 (540) Leeds 149.3 (1184), 119.7 (949) Rossendale 144.1 (103), 142.7 (102) Blackburn with Darwen 142.3 (213), 211.8 (317) Tameside 138.2 (313), 147.9 (335) West Lancashire 137.4 (157), 80.5 (92) Wigan 134.2 (441), 130.8 (430) Hartlepool 131.3 (123), 107.8 (101) Trafford 126.0 (299), 83.0 (197) Northumberland 123.4 (398), 115.7 (373)
Parts of the West Midlands


birminghammail--2020-10-03--Juventus star Mattia De Sciglio 'rejects' offers from Aston Villa and Celtic

Juventus defender Mattia De Sciglio has been linked with a move to Aston Villa .
The transfer window shuts for Villa to do deals with clubs abroad on Monday night and one rumour that has emerged ahead of deadline day is a move for Italian international De Sciglio .
Italian journalist Nicolo Schira posted on Twitter on Saturday morning that De Sciglio has rejected the chance to move to Villa .
It is also being claimed that Scottish giants Celtic are also keen but that he has turned down a move to Neil Lennon 's side too .
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Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here A 39-cap Italian international , De Sciglio is under contract at Juventus for another two years .
Villa head coach Dean Smith has strengthened his ranks this season with five new arrivals .
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Right-back Frederic Guilbert has been linked with a return to France and Smith has said that for any more business to be done , it appears players will have to depart soon .
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birminghammail--2020-10-03--Donald Trump's condition 'serious' as he tweets from hospital

Donald Trump has tweeted from hospital after he was taken there due to be `` fatigued '' and having a fever , according to reports .
The President of the United States had tested positive for coronavirus a day ago along with his wife and the First Lady , Melania .
According to CNN , the President 's condition is alleged to be `` serious '' and reports that an official said `` there is reason for concern '' about Trump 's health .
However , that has n't stopped Trump from tweeting from hospital about how well he is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tweeted : `` Going well , I think !
Thank you to all .
LOVE !
!
! ''
The Mirror reports that White House doctor Sean P. Conley said that the president `` was doing very well '' , did not need supplemental oxygen , and had received a first dose of Remdesivir , an intravenous antiviral drug sold by Gilead Sciences Inc that has been shown to shorten hospital stays .
Just hours earlier , the White House sought to project an air of business as usual despite Trump 's diagnosis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the presidential election and showed signs of rising worry about coronavirus .
Trump , 74 , flew by helicopter to Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment on Friday evening but staff members said he would continue working from a special suite there and that he had remained engaged in governing throughout the day .
He has not transferred power to Vice President Mike Pence .
In a video statement published on his Twitter account shortly after his departure , President Trump said : `` I want to thank everyone for their tremendous support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospital .
I think I 'm doing very well , but we 're going to make sure things work out .
The First Lady is doing very well .
`` So thank you very much .
I appreciate it .
I will never forget it .
Thankyou . ''
The President was diagnosed with Covid-19 early on Friday morning , and has been suffering `` mild symptoms '' , including cold-like symptoms , fatigue and a mild fever , according to officials .
Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said : `` President Trump remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and has been working throughout the day .
`` Out of an abundance of caution , and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts , the President will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days .
`` President Trump appreciates the outpouring of support for both he and the First Lady . ''
After Marine One sat waiting on the White House south lawn for more than an hour , President Trump walked out to the helicopter wearing a suit and a mask @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gesture to reporters but did not stop to talk .
He was accompanied by White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows , who was also wearing a mask .
He saluted a waiting Marine before boarding the helicopter , and tapped on the handrail as he climbed the steps .
`` He will fight through this with the same strength and conviction that he uses to fight for America each and every day .
`` I ask you to join me in praying for his recovery .
I have never been more proud @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to endure . ''
Earlier , the President 's physician , Navy Commander Sean P Conley , said in a statement : `` Following PCR-confirmation of the President 's diagnosis , as a precautionary measure he received a single 8 gram dose of Regeneron 's polyclonal antibody cocktail .
He completed the infusion without incident .
`` In addition to the polyclonal antibodies , the President has been taking zinc , vitamin D , famotidine and a daily aspirin . ''
He added : `` As of this afternoon , the President remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's being evaluated by a team of experts , and together we 'll be making recommendations to the President and First Lady .
`` First Lady Melania Trump remains well with only a mild cough and headache , and the remainder of the First Family are well and tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 today . ''
The US president , who is in a high risk category due to his age and because he is considered overweight , tweeted in the early hours of Friday : `` Tonight , @ FLOTUS and I tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately .
We will get through this TOGETHER ! ''
The president 's upcoming election events were postponed or moved online .
Trump had been scheduled to hold a `` Make America Great Again '' rally in Florida on Friday night , two in Wisconsin on Saturday and another in Arizona on Monday .
On Friday , the sight of more White House staff than usual donning masks , including press secretary McEnany in the evening , was taken as a sign that coronavirus risks were being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hicks and first lady Melania Trump also tested positive .
Some in Washington speculated that Trump 's events on Saturday to announce Amy Coney Barrett 's nomination to the Supreme Court may have spread the virus .
Besides Trump and his wife , attendees Ronna McDaniel , the Republican National Committee chair , Mike Lee , a Republican senator , and the University of Notre Dame 's president , Rev .
John Jenkins , have all tested positive for the coronavirus .

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Donald Trump has tweeted from hospital after he was taken there due to be "fatigued" and having a fever, according to reports.
The President of the United States had tested positive for coronavirus a day ago along with his wife and the First Lady, Melania.
According to CNN, the President's condition is alleged to be "serious" and reports that an official said "there is reason for concern" about Trump's health.
However, that hasn't stopped Trump from tweeting from hospital about how well he is. Four hours ago, the President tweeted: "Going well, I think! Thank you to all. LOVE!!!"
The Mirror reports that White House doctor Sean P. Conley said that the president "was doing very well", did not need supplemental oxygen, and had received a first dose of Remdesivir, an intravenous antiviral drug sold by Gilead Sciences Inc that has been shown to shorten hospital stays.
Just hours earlier, the White House sought to project an air of business as usual despite Trump's diagnosis, but aides privately expressed concern about the presidential election and showed signs of rising worry about coronavirus.
(Image: AP)
Trump, 74, flew by helicopter to Walter Reed Medical Center for treatment on Friday evening but staff members said he would continue working from a special suite there and that he had remained engaged in governing throughout the day.
He has not transferred power to Vice President Mike Pence.
In a video statement published on his Twitter account shortly after his departure, President Trump said: "I want to thank everyone for their tremendous support. I'm going to Walter Reed hospital. I think I'm doing very well, but we're going to make sure things work out. The First Lady is doing very well.
"So thank you very much. I appreciate it. I will never forget it. Thankyou."
The President was diagnosed with Covid-19 early on Friday morning, and has been suffering "mild symptoms", including cold-like symptoms, fatigue and a mild fever, according to officials.
Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said: "President Trump remains in good spirits, has mild symptoms, and has been working throughout the day.
"Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the President will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days.
"President Trump appreciates the outpouring of support for both he and the First Lady."
After Marine One sat waiting on the White House south lawn for more than an hour, President Trump walked out to the helicopter wearing a suit and a mask.
He waved and gave a thumbs-up gesture to reporters but did not stop to talk. He was accompanied by White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who was also wearing a mask.
He saluted a waiting Marine before boarding the helicopter, and tapped on the handrail as he climbed the steps.
President Trump's son Eric Tweeted: "Donald Trump is a true warrior.
"He will fight through this with the same strength and conviction that he uses to fight for America each and every day.
"I ask you to join me in praying for his recovery. I have never been more proud of someone and what they have had to endure."
Earlier, the President's physician, Navy Commander Sean P Conley, said in a statement: "Following PCR-confirmation of the President's diagnosis, as a precautionary measure he received a single 8 gram dose of Regeneron's polyclonal antibody cocktail. He completed the infusion without incident.
"In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine and a daily aspirin."
He added: "As of this afternoon, the President remains fatigued but in good spirits. He's being evaluated by a team of experts, and together we'll be making recommendations to the President and First Lady.
"First Lady Melania Trump remains well with only a mild cough and headache, and the remainder of the First Family are well and tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 today."
The US president, who is in a high risk category due to his age and because he is considered overweight, tweeted in the early hours of Friday: "Tonight, @FLOTUS and I tested positive for COVID-19.
"We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!"
The president's upcoming election events were postponed or moved online.
Trump had been scheduled to hold a "Make America Great Again" rally in Florida on Friday night, two in Wisconsin on Saturday and another in Arizona on Monday.
(Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)
On Friday, the sight of more White House staff than usual donning masks, including press secretary McEnany in the evening, was taken as a sign that coronavirus risks were being taken more seriously.
Communications adviser Hope Hicks and first lady Melania Trump also tested positive.
Some in Washington speculated that Trump's events on Saturday to announce Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court may have spread the virus.
Besides Trump and his wife, attendees Ronna McDaniel, the Republican National Committee chair, Mike Lee, a Republican senator, and the University of Notre Dame's president, Rev. John Jenkins, have all tested positive for the coronavirus.