birminghammail--2020-03-16--'Very painful' - Fitness update on stricken Adama Traore

Nuno Espirito Santo has given a positive fitness update on Wolves flier Adama Traore .
The 24-year-old dislocated his shoulder against Tottenham Hotspur , a re-occurrence of an injury that has stayed with him from his days with Middlesbrough .
Indeed it has been claimed the former Barcelona star has struggled with his left shoulder all season long and has dislocated it three times .
It is thought an operation is now looking the most likely long-term solution for the problem .
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Make sure you keep yourself updated with our handy daily catch up ... • Ratings for the season so far- READ But the Wolves boss , clearly reluctant to make that call at this uncertain stage of the season , praised Traore for managing the situation .
“ We always train in as close a reality situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition , ” Nuno told the club website .
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“ This is how we work – we train like we play .
“ But , of course , we have to be aware [ of injuries ] .
It would be absurd to create circumstances that avoid us to count on players for the competition , but Adama is ok. “ He ’ s in a situation that he has to handle , it ’ s very painful – we all know that – but he ’ s handled it quite well.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are solutions for this injury before an operation .
That is what we will try to avoid .
There are things our club doctor is doing to avoid that.
” Traore has been one of Wolves ’ most important players this season , scoring six goals in 43 games in a campaign that has been easily his best in English football .
That has seen him linked with a return to Barcelona and even a transfer to La Liga rivals Real Madrid .
It has been claimed Traore would attract a fee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United for Paul Pogba .

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Nuno Espirito Santo has given a positive fitness update on Wolves flier Adama Traore.
The 24-year-old dislocated his shoulder against Tottenham Hotspur, a re-occurrence of an injury that has stayed with him from his days with Middlesbrough.
Indeed it has been claimed the former Barcelona star has struggled with his left shoulder all season long and has dislocated it three times.
It is thought an operation is now looking the most likely long-term solution for the problem.
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But the Wolves boss, clearly reluctant to make that call at this uncertain stage of the season, praised Traore for managing the situation.
“We always train in as close a reality situation as we can when we approach a competition,” Nuno told the club website. .
“This is how we work – we train like we play.
“But, of course, we have to be aware [of injuries]. It would be absurd to create circumstances that avoid us to count on players for the competition, but Adama is ok.
“He’s in a situation that he has to handle, it’s very painful – we all know that – but he’s handled it quite well.”
Last week he said. “There are solutions for this injury before an operation. That is what we will try to avoid. There are things our club doctor is doing to avoid that.”
Traore has been one of Wolves’ most important players this season, scoring six goals in 43 games in a campaign that has been easily his best in English football.
That has seen him linked with a return to Barcelona and even a transfer to La Liga rivals Real Madrid.
It has been claimed Traore would attract a fee in excess of the £88million Juventus paid Manchester United for Paul Pogba.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Health worker posts video explaining virus response - and it's gone viral

A health worker has tried to explain why the Government has not put the country into lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak - and it 's gone viralaced Robert Isaacs has posted a YouTube video using a bucket of water and a plastic bottle to explain the government 's strategy on tackling Covid-19 .
He explained : `` There 's been a few people talking about the government strategy on Covid and wondering why we 're not shutting everything down now .
Italy has done it , everyone else has done it .
Why are we not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ counterintuitive , '' the podiatrist explained .
Using a large bucket of water to represent the UK mass population , Mr Isaacs begins to pour the water into a small plastic bottle - which he says represents the NHS , WalesOnline reports .
He goes on to explain how the plastic bottle ( the NHS ) is able to tolerate a slow , steady stream of water ( coronavirus cases ) from the bucket ( the UK population ) .
However , if the water is poured all at once ( representing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK ) the plastic bottle ( the health care system ) can not cope and the water overflows .
`` That 's the situation we want to avoid .
The reason we are not isolating now is that to try and stop it at this point - when there 's only a matter of 500 confirmed cases ; 10,000 cases total ; a matter of tens or twenties in intensive care .
This is the wrong time to slow it down . ''
He adds : `` The plan for the next few @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen but not over-top [ the plastic bottle ] .
`` At that point when it 's right at the top [ the NHS is at full capacity ] , now this is where you need the quarantine .
`` That 's the point at which we need to slow it down . ''
`` If we quarantine at this stage , then it will be great and will slow the infection down for the next few months , but , the bucket [ of water ] remains full .
`` And as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will pour back in [ to the plastic bottle ] and over-top - and we would have lost our ability to get people to stay at home and slow it down when we really need to . ''
After posting it to YouTube , Mr Isaacs wrote : `` This strategy is not my idea .
I 'm a podiatrist not an epidemiologist , but it 's a very good time to listen to and amplify the people who ARE experts . ''
The video has had more than 490,000 views , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users agree with Mr Isaacs , there are others who argue that the NHS is already at full capacity and that the government should consider more drastic action before the virus spreads .
Meanwhile , there are some comments that argue a mass quarantine may not be the answer at all .

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A health worker has tried to explain why the Government has not put the country into lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus outbreak - and it's gone viralaced
Robert Isaacs has posted a YouTube video using a bucket of water and a plastic bottle to explain the government's strategy on tackling Covid-19.
He explained: "There's been a few people talking about the government strategy on Covid and wondering why we're not shutting everything down now. Italy has done it, everyone else has done it. Why are we not doing it? Well, it is counterintuitive," the podiatrist explained.
Using a large bucket of water to represent the UK mass population, Mr Isaacs begins to pour the water into a small plastic bottle - which he says represents the NHS, WalesOnline reports.
Watch the video above to see health worker's explanation of the government's response to coronavirus
He goes on to explain how the plastic bottle (the NHS) is able to tolerate a slow, steady stream of water (coronavirus cases) from the bucket (the UK population).
However, if the water is poured all at once (representing a mass influx of coronavirus cases in the UK) the plastic bottle (the health care system) cannot cope and the water overflows.
"That's the situation we want to avoid. The reason we are not isolating now is that to try and stop it at this point - when there's only a matter of 500 confirmed cases; 10,000 cases total; a matter of tens or twenties in intensive care. This is the wrong time to slow it down."
He adds: "The plan for the next few weeks is to allow some infections to happen but not over-top [the plastic bottle].
"At that point when it's right at the top [the NHS is at full capacity], now this is where you need the quarantine.
"That's the point at which we need to slow it down."
"If we quarantine at this stage, then it will be great and will slow the infection down for the next few months, but, the bucket [of water] remains full.
"And as soon as we stop the quarantine, that will pour back in [to the plastic bottle] and over-top - and we would have lost our ability to get people to stay at home and slow it down when we really need to."
After posting it to YouTube, Mr Isaacs wrote: "This strategy is not my idea. I'm a podiatrist not an epidemiologist, but it's a very good time to listen to and amplify the people who ARE experts."
The video has had more than 490,000 views, and 600 comments.
While some YouTube users agree with Mr Isaacs, there are others who argue that the NHS is already at full capacity and that the government should consider more drastic action before the virus spreads.
Meanwhile, there are some comments that argue a mass quarantine may not be the answer at all.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--UEFA 'set to propose Europa League solution' that could affect Wolves

The coronavirus pandemic could force UEFA into playing Champions League and Europa League knock-out ties in one-off games in order to finish the competitions this season .
The news will be of keen interest to Wolves as they look to see how their Europa League future pans out after the first leg of their tie with Olympiakos .
UEFA confirmed last Friday that all fixtures in the Champions League and Europa League had been suspended due to the outbreak .
The governing body also announced that the draws for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and Europa League , planned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ postponed .
All of Europe ’ s top leagues have faced widespread disruption , with the Premier League also postponing fixtures until the start of April at the earliest .
A UEFA statement read : “ In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments , all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed .
“ This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League , Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020 ; all UEFA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg matches scheduled on 19 March 2020 ; all UEFA Youth League , quarter-final matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020 .
“ Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course .
“ As a consequence of the postponements , the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League quarter-final draws scheduled for 20 March have also been postponed .
“ UEFA yesterday invited representatives of its 55 member associations , together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a representative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting on Tuesday 17 March to discuss European football ’ s response to the outbreak.
” And now , according to a report in the Mirror , the governing body could be heading for a major revolution with quarter-final and semi-final ties being played over one leg when and if the competition finally resumes .
That is one of the proposals up for discussion at the UEFA crisis summit meeting next Tuesday , according to the report , which also says that there is a determination to still stand by the Champions League @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Europa final in Gdansk three days earlier .
The UEFA summit will be done by a video conference with all 55 member associations taking part on Tuesday and moving Euro 2020 by a year until the summer of 2021 is also key to the rescheduling as it would enable domestic seasons to be played beyond May 30 .

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The coronavirus pandemic could force UEFA into playing Champions League and Europa League knock-out ties in one-off games in order to finish the competitions this season.
The news will be of keen interest to Wolves as they look to see how their Europa League future pans out after the first leg of their tie with Olympiakos.
The Molineux leg was suspended.
UEFA confirmed last Friday that all fixtures in the Champions League and Europa League had been suspended due to the outbreak. The governing body also announced that the draws for the quarter-finals of the Champions League and Europa League, planned for next Friday, have also been postponed.
All of Europe’s top leagues have faced widespread disruption, with the Premier League also postponing fixtures until the start of April at the earliest.
A UEFA statement read: “In the light of developments due to the spread of COVID-19 in Europe and related decisions made by different governments, all UEFA club competitions matches scheduled next week are postponed.
“This includes the remaining UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020; all UEFA Europa League, Round of 16 second leg matches scheduled on 19 March 2020; all UEFA Youth League, quarter-final matches scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2020.
“Further decisions on when these matches take place will be communicated in due course.
“As a consequence of the postponements, the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League quarter-final draws scheduled for 20 March have also been postponed.
“UEFA yesterday invited representatives of its 55 member associations, together with the boards of the European Club Association and the European Leagues and a representative of FIFPro, to a video conference meeting on Tuesday 17 March to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak.”
And now, according to a report in the Mirror, the governing body could be heading for a major revolution with quarter-final and semi-final ties being played over one leg when and if the competition finally resumes.
That is one of the proposals up for discussion at the UEFA crisis summit meeting next Tuesday, according to the report, which also says that there is a determination to still stand by the Champions League final date on May 30 in Istanbul with the Europa final in Gdansk three days earlier.
The UEFA summit will be done by a video conference with all 55 member associations taking part on Tuesday and moving Euro 2020 by a year until the summer of 2021 is also key to the rescheduling as it would enable domestic seasons to be played beyond May 30.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Cyprus in radical plan to prevent coronavirus spread

Cyprus became the latest nation to declare a state of emergency at the weekend when it went into an effective lockdown .
New measures announced by President Nicos Anastasiades will only allow persons into the country with medical clearance , and would place those who do arrive in compulsory quarantine for two weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Cypriot students abroad would be offered a 750 euro benefit to stay where they are studying over the Easter break among the raft of radical measures .
Private businesses , including department stores , nightclubs , hotels and shopping malls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do arrive in Cyprus will be quarantined in reception centres with exceptions made for humanitarian reasons , and those approved by the interior ministry .
Supermarkets , pharmacies , bakeries and petrol stations will remain open under certain conditions , but hotels most shut for several weeks .
They will be given six days to be able to serve their existing guests .
This measure will be in place between 6 pm Monday and April 30 , the Cyprus Mail reports .
The president said the measures were designed to protect public health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Parents working in the private sector will be supported with cash to care for their children of up to 15 years old because of school closures in a 20 million euros programme .
Businesses will also receive special help to see them through the crisis .

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Cyprus became the latest nation to declare a state of emergency at the weekend when it went into an effective lockdown.
New measures announced by President Nicos Anastasiades will only allow persons into the country with medical clearance, and would place those who do arrive in compulsory quarantine for two weeks to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Cypriot students abroad would be offered a 750 euro benefit to stay where they are studying over the Easter break among the raft of radical measures.
Private businesses, including department stores, nightclubs, hotels and shopping malls have also been closed.
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Travellers that do arrive in Cyprus will be quarantined in reception centres with exceptions made for humanitarian reasons, and those approved by the interior ministry.
Supermarkets, pharmacies, bakeries and petrol stations will remain open under certain conditions, but hotels most shut for several weeks.
They will be given six days to be able to serve their existing guests.
This measure will be in place between 6 pm Monday and April 30, the Cyprus Mail reports .
The president said the measures were designed to protect public health and safeguard the country's economy.
Parents working in the private sector will be supported with cash to care for their children of up to 15 years old because of school closures in a 20 million euros programme.
Businesses will also receive special help to see them through the crisis.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Warwickshire Chief hopes Ireland visit will have snowball effect

Warwickshire hope to host more Ireland fixtures in future after Edgbaston was selected to stage a potentially decisive T20I clash against Bangladesh this summer .
Ireland ’ s four-match series with The Tigers begins at The Oval on Friday , May 22 , and heads to the Essex County Ground on May 24 , and the Bristol County Ground on May 27 , before concluding at Edgbaston on May 29 .
Ireland will then return to Edgbaston , albeit as the away team , for a One-Day International against world champions England on Saturday , September 12 .
Warwickshire chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not end there .
He said : “ Our masterplan for the redevelopment of Edgbaston has been created to ensure Edgbaston remains one of the leading cricket venues in the world and to enable us to host a broader portfolio of events and fixtures .
“ We ’ re looking forward to working with the Cricket Ireland team and hope this can be the start of a partnership which could lead to further opportunities in the future.
” Cricket Ireland ’ s decision to opt for Edgbaston , which will host all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes the stadium ’ s tally of major matches this year to seven .
“ We ’ re thrilled to have the opportunity to extend our programme of major match cricket and to bring another international cricket fixture to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region , ” Snowball added .
“ Ireland fans bring great colour and noise wherever they play in the world , so we ’ re very excited to host them for the first time , whilst Bangladesh fans won so many plaudits and created a great atmosphere in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cup and ICC Champions Trophy.
” Warren Deutrom , chief executive of Cricket Ireland , said the Men in Green would relish competing at “ one of the most iconic and heralded grounds in England ” .
“ We have in fact , back in our Associate days , played Warwickshire three times at the ground , ” he said .
“ But apart from these encounters , Ireland ’ s greatest association with Edgbaston is through our players who have played for the county .
“ Icons of our game like William @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as one of our brightest emerging talents , Mark Adair , have played in recent times here .
“ We hope to see the local fans come out and enjoy what will undoubtedly be a competitive spectacle.
” Tickets go on sale at 10am today and are available from £10 for adults , with Under-16s priced at £5 .

Warwickshire hope to host more Ireland fixtures in future after Edgbaston was selected to stage a potentially decisive T20I clash against Bangladesh this summer. Ireland’s four-match series with The Tigers begins at The Oval on Friday, May 22, and heads to the Essex County Ground on May 24, and the Bristol County Ground on May 27, before concluding at Edgbaston on May 29.
Ireland will then return to Edgbaston, albeit as the away team, for a One-Day International against world champions England on Saturday, September 12. Warwickshire chief executive Neil Snowball hopes the Irish visits will not end there. He said: “Our masterplan for the redevelopment of Edgbaston has been created to ensure Edgbaston remains one of the leading cricket venues in the world and to enable us to host a broader portfolio of events and fixtures.
“We’re looking forward to working with the Cricket Ireland team and hope this can be the start of a partnership which could lead to further opportunities in the future.” Cricket Ireland’s decision to opt for Edgbaston, which will host all Birmingham Phoenix games in The Hundred, takes the stadium’s tally of major matches this year to seven.
“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to extend our programme of major match cricket and to bring another international cricket fixture to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region,” Snowball added.
“Ireland fans bring great colour and noise wherever they play in the world, so we’re very excited to host them for the first time, whilst Bangladesh fans won so many plaudits and created a great atmosphere in their visits to Edgbaston during the World Cup and ICC Champions Trophy.”
Warren Deutrom, chief executive of Cricket Ireland, said the Men in Green would relish competing at “one of the most iconic and heralded grounds in England”. “We have in fact, back in our Associate days, played Warwickshire three times at the ground,” he said.
“But apart from these encounters, Ireland’s greatest association with Edgbaston is through our players who have played for the county. “Icons of our game like William Porterfield and Boyd Rankin, as well as one of our brightest emerging talents, Mark Adair, have played in recent times here.
“We hope to see the local fans come out and enjoy what will undoubtedly be a competitive spectacle.” Tickets go on sale at 10am today and are available from £10 for adults, with Under-16s priced at £5.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Air ambulance scrambled after car and bike collide in Tividale - updates

Medics are treating a patient at the roadside after a car and motorbike collided in a Tividale street .
The @ @ @ @ @ to Regent Road at around 7.45am this morning ( Monday , March 16 ) .
@ @ @ @ @ sent one ambulance , a paramedic officer and a critical care car to the scene @ @ @ @ @ Terrace .
One person is currently being treated by medics , a spokesman for West @ @ @ @ @ The spokesman added : “ We were called to Regent Road , Oldbury , to @ @ @ @ @ motorbike road traffic collision at 7.42am .
“ We currently have one ambulance , a @ @ @ @ @ critical care car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford .
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Medics are treating a patient at the roadside after a car and motorbike collided in a Tividale street.
The Midlands Air Ambulance was scrambled to Regent Road at around 7.45am this morning (Monday, March 16).
West Midlands Ambulance Service also sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and a critical care car to the scene, which is close Elm Terrace.
One person is currently being treated by medics, a spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said.
The spokesman added: “We were called to Regent Road, Oldbury, to reports of a car vs motorbike road traffic collision at 7.42am.
“We currently have one ambulance, a paramedic support officer, the critical care car and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford.”


birminghammail--2020-03-16--CEO makes transfer admission on future of Villa striker target

Huddersfield Town are braced for massive interest in Aston Villa target Karlan Grant .
That ’ s the view of Town ’ s interim chief executive Mark Devlin , who has admitted they will have to listen to offers when the time comes .
Grant has netted 16 times in the Championship this season , form that has turned heads up and down the country .
Villa , along with their Midlands rivals West Brom have been linked with Grant , with a reported valuation of around £15m placed on him .
On potential bids , Devlin has stated he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admits it is inevitable there will be interest .
`` Let 's be really honest , a guy like Karlan is going to attract interest - goalscorers will attract interest and I have no doubt Karlan will be feted in the summer , '' Devlin told YorkshireLive .
`` We do n't have to sell him and if Karlan decided he wanted to be part of our group longer term , then that would delight us .
`` We have to look at that , though , when it comes to the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am delighted to say Karlan is really throwing himself into his work , so to speak , and is doing everything he can to help us make sure we are nice and safe in the Championship . ''
Devlin went on to suggest that although their wish is for him to stay with the club , their hand could be forced if the right bid is lodged .
`` Everything will be judged on its own merits , when it comes to it .
`` And Karlan is one of those players I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that there will be interest .
`` We know there is interest out there and we will deal with it when it comes to it .
`` This does n't mean he will necessarily leave us , but we will do what is right for the club at the end of the day , in conjunction with talking to the player . ''

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Huddersfield Town are braced for massive interest in Aston Villa target Karlan Grant.
That’s the view of Town’s interim chief executive Mark Devlin, who has admitted they will have to listen to offers when the time comes.
Grant has netted 16 times in the Championship this season, form that has turned heads up and down the country.
Villa, along with their Midlands rivals West Brom have been linked with Grant, with a reported valuation of around £15m placed on him.
On potential bids, Devlin has stated he hopes Grant stays with the Terriers but admits it is inevitable there will be interest.
"Let's be really honest, a guy like Karlan is going to attract interest - goalscorers will attract interest and I have no doubt Karlan will be feted in the summer," Devlin told YorkshireLive.
"We don't have to sell him and if Karlan decided he wanted to be part of our group longer term, then that would delight us.
"We have to look at that, though, when it comes to the time.
"At the moment, I am delighted to say Karlan is really throwing himself into his work, so to speak, and is doing everything he can to help us make sure we are nice and safe in the Championship."
Devlin went on to suggest that although their wish is for him to stay with the club, their hand could be forced if the right bid is lodged.
"Everything will be judged on its own merits, when it comes to it.
"And Karlan is one of those players I have no doubt will be feted and that there will be interest.
"We know there is interest out there and we will deal with it when it comes to it.
"This doesn't mean he will necessarily leave us, but we will do what is right for the club at the end of the day, in conjunction with talking to the player."


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Italian medic, aged 46, dies from coronavirus

A 46-year-old paramedic who worked as an emergency call handler has become one of the youngest victims of Italy 's coronavirus outbreak .
Dad-of-one Diego Bianco , who worked in Bergamo , is one of an estimated 700 emergency workers who have contracted Covid-19 in Italy .
Italian newspapers reported that he did n't smoke , did n't drink and was a healthy man with a seven-year-old son who always used the necessary protective equipment .
Simon Celi , of the Italian Society of Nursing in Lombardy , said : `` All those who knew Diego appreciated him for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kindness and helpfulness , '' WalesOnline reports .
He urged all health workers to wear full protective equipment and expressed concern that not enough care of health workers was being taken .
Italian newspapers reported that a number of other call handlers at the centre where he worked in northern Italy had also fallen ill and it had been closed and deep cleaned .
It is understood he had been ill for several days and had been confined to his home for the last few days .
He took a test on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Friday night after suffering a `` severe respiratory crisis '' .
Read all the latest updates on coronavirus in Birmingham and the Black Country here The website of the regional emergency department said that he had been taken from them by coronavirus .
It was reported that Mr Bianco had worked for the department for 20 years as a paramedic and call handler .
His wife is a volunteer with the Red Cross .
There have been 24,700 people in Italy diagnosed with coronavirus .

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A 46-year-old paramedic who worked as an emergency call handler has become one of the youngest victims of Italy's coronavirus outbreak.
Dad-of-one Diego Bianco, who worked in Bergamo, is one of an estimated 700 emergency workers who have contracted Covid-19 in Italy.
Italian newspapers reported that he didn't smoke, didn't drink and was a healthy man with a seven-year-old son who always used the necessary protective equipment.
Simon Celi, of the Italian Society of Nursing in Lombardy, said: "All those who knew Diego appreciated him for his professional skills but also his humanity, kindness and helpfulness," WalesOnline reports.
He urged all health workers to wear full protective equipment and expressed concern that not enough care of health workers was being taken.
Italian newspapers reported that a number of other call handlers at the centre where he worked in northern Italy had also fallen ill and it had been closed and deep cleaned.
It is understood he had been ill for several days and had been confined to his home for the last few days. He took a test on Wednesday. He died two days later late on Friday night after suffering a "severe respiratory crisis".
The website of the regional emergency department said that he had been taken from them by coronavirus .
It was reported that Mr Bianco had worked for the department for 20 years as a paramedic and call handler. His wife is a volunteer with the Red Cross.
There have been 24,700 people in Italy diagnosed with coronavirus.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Brum Baby Bank set up to help desperate parents during Coronavirus shortages

Volunteers across Birmingham and the West Midlands have raced to support vulnerable groups amid fears about panic buying and shortage of vital supplies over Coronavirus .
One of the first to get off the ground is Brum Baby Bank - the brainchild of local activists Kirsten Kurt-Elli and Nicky Brennan .
They stepped in after a frantic single mum of a newborn appealed for help as she could n't find the right sized nappies after shoppers cleaned out supermarkets across the city .
The pair are collecting donations to fill shopping lists for anguished parents .
Kirsten , who chairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ councillor Nicky , from Sparkhill , joined forces to plug the gap .
Said Kirsten : `` Birmingham has the second highest child poverty rate in the UK .
COVID-19 will not only put additional pressure on families already at breaking point , but supermarket supply chains have been disrupted so baby supplies are difficult to access for working class families who ca n't afford to bulk buy . ''
Nicky added : `` We are grateful to your kind and generous donations to keep Brum 's babs fed and well . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ cash donations to help pay for goods for the poorest families , while donors are also asked to provide nappies , formula milk , baby food and wipes .
The appeal had already received £200 by this morning .
The organisers aim to collect and distribute the goods themselves or arrange collections .
If you can help or if you need help , you can message Nicky and Kirsten at brumbabybank @ gmail.com

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Volunteers across Birmingham and the West Midlands have raced to support vulnerable groups amid fears about panic buying and shortage of vital supplies over Coronavirus.
One of the first to get off the ground is Brum Baby Bank - the brainchild of local activists Kirsten Kurt-Elli and Nicky Brennan.
They stepped in after a frantic single mum of a newborn appealed for help as she couldn't find the right sized nappies after shoppers cleaned out supermarkets across the city.
The pair are collecting donations to fill shopping lists for anguished parents.
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Kirsten, who chairs Northfield constituency Labour party, and city councillor Nicky, from Sparkhill, joined forces to plug the gap.
Said Kirsten: "Birmingham has the second highest child poverty rate in the UK. COVID-19 will not only put additional pressure on families already at breaking point, but supermarket supply chains have been disrupted so baby supplies are difficult to access for working class families who can't afford to bulk buy."
Nicky added: "We are grateful to your kind and generous donations to keep Brum's babs fed and well."
A Gofundme has been set up for cash donations to help pay for goods for the poorest families, while donors are also asked to provide nappies, formula milk, baby food and wipes. The appeal had already received £200 by this morning.
The organisers aim to collect and distribute the goods themselves or arrange collections. If you can help or if you need help, you can message Nicky and Kirsten at brumbabybank@gmail.com


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Benefits claimants' face-to-face assessments halted in coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus has caused face-to-face assessments for sickness and disability welfare payments to be suspended for three months to protect vulnerable claimants .
The Department of Work and Pensions said the temporary move will come into effect from Tuesday as the governments increases efforts to control the spread of Covid-19 .
So far , 35 people have died after testing positive for the virus in the UK .
Ministers are considering an array of measures including telling over-70s to stay at home for up to four months to shield them from the disease and a ban on mass gatherings .
Claimants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to discuss alternative arrangements , which could include telephone or paper-based assessments .
The plan will apply to claimants of personal independence payments , employment and support allowance , some on Universal Credit and those on industrial injuries schemes .
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said : `` Temporarily suspending face-to-face assessments for sickness and disability benefits will allow us to ensure we continue to provide a safety net for those in need , while removing unnecessary risk of exposure to this disease . ''
This is the latest change in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus .
Statutory sick pay is now payable from the first day of illness instead of the fourth in a bid to support those who are self-isolating to slow the spread .
But the Government has been facing calls to increase the payment level from £94.25 a week and ensure there is support for the two million low-paid workers who are not eligible .

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Coronavirus has caused face-to-face assessments for sickness and disability welfare payments to be suspended for three months to protect vulnerable claimants.
The Department of Work and Pensions said the temporary move will come into effect from Tuesday as the governments increases efforts to control the spread of Covid-19.
So far, 35 people have died after testing positive for the virus in the UK.
Ministers are considering an array of measures including telling over-70s to stay at home for up to four months to shield them from the disease and a ban on mass gatherings.
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Claimants with face-to-face appointments booked will be contacted to discuss alternative arrangements, which could include telephone or paper-based assessments.
The plan will apply to claimants of personal independence payments, employment and support allowance, some on Universal Credit and those on industrial injuries schemes.
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said: "Temporarily suspending face-to-face assessments for sickness and disability benefits will allow us to ensure we continue to provide a safety net for those in need, while removing unnecessary risk of exposure to this disease."
This is the latest change in the welfare system announced in the fight against the coronavirus.
Statutory sick pay is now payable from the first day of illness instead of the fourth in a bid to support those who are self-isolating to slow the spread.
But the Government has been facing calls to increase the payment level from £94.25 a week and ensure there is support for the two million low-paid workers who are not eligible.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Villa, Wolves and Man Utd make decision amid coronavirus concerns

Aston Villa are one of ten Premier League teams expected to resume full training this week , despite the threat of coronavirus .
The Premier League and EFL made the decision to suspend all fixtures until at least April 3 , in an attempt to contain the disease .
That move was made as a host of players across the UK and the world tested positive for COVID-19 .
On Thursday , it was confirmed that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had tested positive - while Chelsea , Leicester City , Everton , Watford , Man City and Bournemouth have all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
There are suggestions that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will ban mass gatherings as the death toll increased by 14 to stand at 35 , as of Monday morning .
There are concerns that leagues could be forced to be cancelled or voided , but a number of Premier League teams , including Villa are set to return to training this week .
Along with Dean Smith 's side - Brighton , Burnley , Manchester City , Manchester United , Sheffield United , Southampton , Tottenham , West Ham and Wolves are all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the Mirror .
Villa keeper Pepe Reina has hit out at the response to coronavirus in the UK , claiming they have been slower to react than a number of countries across Europe .
`` Only those who have positive cases in their teams - cases of Chelsea or Arsenal - have been quarantined and isolated , but we continue training normally starting this Monday .
Here in England , they have recommended prudence and try to be at home as calm as possible , '' he said .
`` It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reina .
`` We must all take this seriously .
The other countries most affected have already taken their radical measures and we have to go down that path .
England can not close its eyes and look the other way . ''
Matches were scheduled to go ahead until a number of high-profile tests were publicised , showing that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had tested positive .
`` The health of all is much more important than any sport , '' said Reina .
`` The priorities in life must be made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a game and an entertainment for the people .
The health of the people must prevail before any other interest .
`` The leagues should only start again when everything calms down ... and the most logical thing is to postpone Euro 2020 to next year .
`` That should maybe the first step . ''
Villa 's next scheduled fixture is against Wolves on April 4 , with Dean Smith 's side currently occupying one of the spots in the relegation zone .

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Aston Villa are one of ten Premier League teams expected to resume full training this week, despite the threat of coronavirus.
The Premier League and EFL made the decision to suspend all fixtures until at least April 3, in an attempt to contain the disease.
That move was made as a host of players across the UK and the world tested positive for COVID-19. On Thursday, it was confirmed that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had tested positive - while Chelsea, Leicester City, Everton, Watford, Man City and Bournemouth have all been forced to implement a self-isolation process.
There are suggestions that Prime Minister Boris Johnson will ban mass gatherings as the death toll increased by 14 to stand at 35, as of Monday morning.
There are concerns that leagues could be forced to be cancelled or voided, but a number of Premier League teams, including Villa are set to return to training this week.
Along with Dean Smith's side - Brighton , Burnley , Manchester City, Manchester United , Sheffield United, Southampton , Tottenham , West Ham and Wolves are all expected to return to training, according to the Mirror.
Villa keeper Pepe Reina has hit out at the response to coronavirus in the UK, claiming they have been slower to react than a number of countries across Europe.
"Only those who have positive cases in their teams - cases of Chelsea or Arsenal - have been quarantined and isolated, but we continue training normally starting this Monday. Here in England, they have recommended prudence and try to be at home as calm as possible," he said.
"It was crazy to keep playing," added Reina.
"We must all take this seriously. The other countries most affected have already taken their radical measures and we have to go down that path. England cannot close its eyes and look the other way."
Matches were scheduled to go ahead until a number of high-profile tests were publicised, showing that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had tested positive.
"The health of all is much more important than any sport," said Reina. "The priorities in life must be made clear and this of soccer is just a game and an entertainment for the people. The health of the people must prevail before any other interest.
"The leagues should only start again when everything calms down ... and the most logical thing is to postpone Euro 2020 to next year.
"That should maybe the first step."
Villa's next scheduled fixture is against Wolves on April 4, with Dean Smith's side currently occupying one of the spots in the relegation zone.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--UK Foreign Office warns against travel to more than 30 destinations

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected thousands of people across the globe as the World Health Organisation has reported cases in 144 countries , territories or areas .
As a result of Covid-19 , the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued travel advice warning people against visiting certain countries or areas due to restrictions or the risk of quarantine .
FCO travel advice can range from advising against all travel to a whole country to recommending travellers seek advice before travelling to a particular area , based on how safe it is to visit .
The guidance as of Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 35 countries .
The FCO advises against all travel to Hubei province due to the outbreak , and against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China .
If you are in China and able to leave , the FCO says you should do so .
On March 14 , the US government extended an existing European travel ban to the UK and Ireland , with the exception of returning US citizens and legal residents .
The FCO subsequently updated its advice on March 15 and advises against all but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The update was a way for the British government to officially inform its citizens about the extension of the ban and advise that they should not travel .
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to all of Italy , including Sicily and Sardinia .
Authorities in Italy have advised against travel for tourism purposes and said tourists already on holiday in Italy should limit their movements to those necessary to return to the place where they live .
The FCO updated its advice on Spain in the early hours of March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel to the whole country .
Previously , the Spanish ministry of health declared the areas of Madrid and La Rioja , and the municipalities of La Bastida and Vitoria , and Miranda de Ebro , as places where there is community transmission of coronavirus and the FCO advised against all but essential travel to those regions .
All bars and restaurants in holiday spots like Benidorm , Majorca and Ibiza are closed from 8am on Monday .
British nationals are advised against all but essential travel to the whole country , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the borders for a month in response to the pandemic .
Foreign nationals who `` do not have a recognised purpose for entering Denmark '' will be barred from entry .
The department advises against all but essential travel to Norway , after the Norwegian authorities said that all non-resident visitors arriving from countries other than Finland and Sweden would be asked to leave Norway on arrival .
British nationals legally resident in Norway will be allowed to enter the country but must enter self-quarantine for 14 days .
The FCO advises against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country close to Mount Agung and Mount Sinabung craters due to ongoing volcanic activity .
The department advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the country due to a 14-day quarantine requirement .
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to the country , owing to restrictions being put in place following the outbreak , which has seen borders closed and border controls introduced .
Non-Polish nationals will only be able to enter the country if they are a spouse or child of a Polish national , hold a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right to stay or work in the country .
British nationals aged 70 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised against cruise ship travel .
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to South Africa following restrictions announced limiting who can enter the country .
Authorities said travellers from high-risk countries , including the UK and US , would not be permitted to enter the country from March 18 .
Visitors from high-risk countries , including the UK , who have entered the country since mid-February will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The FCO also advises against all but essential travel to Argentina , Albania , Burma , Czech Republic , Dominican Republic , Ecuador , Equatorial Guinea , Estonia , Guatemala , Honduras , Jamaica , Kosovo , Latvia , Liberia , Lithuania , Malawi , Malta , Morocco , Mongolia , Paraguay , Peru , Philippines , San Marino , Sierra Leone , Slovakia , Sri Lanka , and Vietnam .
The department cites partial or complete border closures due to Covid-19 as the reason for the warnings for Albania , Ecuador , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jamaica , Kosovo , Latvia , Lithuania , San Marino , Slovakia , and Sri Lanka .
Potential issues with flights due to restrictions and cancellations are referenced in the advice for Argentina , Morocco , Mongolia , Paraguay , Peru and Philippines .
The risk of being placed into a quarantine is given as the reason for the advice for Burma , Estonia , Indonesia , Liberia , Malawi , Malta , Sierra Leone and Vietnam .
Travellers are advised against all but essential travel to parts of Portugal and South Korea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essential travel to the Portuguese archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores and the South Korean cities of Daegu , Cheongdo and Gyeongsan which have been designated `` special care zones '' by authorities due to outbreaks .
The FCO has not currently advised British nationals not to travel to France , which has reported more than 4,000 cases to the WHO .
Restaurants , schools , universities , cafes , theatres and non-essential shops , have been closed , gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned and tourist attractions have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from countries other than China and Iran will have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival , the department said .
Foreign nationals arriving from China or Iran will not be allowed to enter the country .

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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected thousands of people across the globe as the World Health Organisation has reported cases in 144 countries, territories or areas.
As a result of Covid-19, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued travel advice warning people against visiting certain countries or areas due to restrictions or the risk of quarantine.
FCO travel advice can range from advising against all travel to a whole country to recommending travellers seek advice before travelling to a particular area, based on how safe it is to visit.
The guidance as of Monday morning advises against all but essential travel to 35 countries.
China
The FCO advises against all travel to Hubei province due to the outbreak, and against all but essential travel to the rest of mainland China. If you are in China and able to leave, the FCO says you should do so.
United States
On March 14, the US government extended an existing European travel ban to the UK and Ireland, with the exception of returning US citizens and legal residents.
The FCO subsequently updated its advice on March 15 and advises against all but essential travel to the whole country.
The update was a way for the British government to officially inform its citizens about the extension of the ban and advise that they should not travel.
Italy
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to all of Italy, including Sicily and Sardinia. Authorities in Italy have advised against travel for tourism purposes and said tourists already on holiday in Italy should limit their movements to those necessary to return to the place where they live.
Spain
The FCO updated its advice on Spain in the early hours of March 15, advising against all but essential travel to the whole country.
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Previously, the Spanish ministry of health declared the areas of Madrid and La Rioja, and the municipalities of La Bastida and Vitoria, and Miranda de Ebro, as places where there is community transmission of coronavirus and the FCO advised against all but essential travel to those regions.
All bars and restaurants in holiday spots like Benidorm, Majorca and Ibiza are closed from 8am on Monday.
Denmark
British nationals are advised against all but essential travel to the whole country, after Danish authorities announced they would be closing the borders for a month in response to the pandemic.
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Foreign nationals who "do not have a recognised purpose for entering Denmark" will be barred from entry.
Norway
The department advises against all but essential travel to Norway, after the Norwegian authorities said that all non-resident visitors arriving from countries other than Finland and Sweden would be asked to leave Norway on arrival.
British nationals legally resident in Norway will be allowed to enter the country but must enter self-quarantine for 14 days.
Indonesia
The FCO advises against all travel to two parts of the country close to Mount Agung and Mount Sinabung craters due to ongoing volcanic activity.
The department advises against all but essential travel to the rest of the country due to a 14-day quarantine requirement.
Poland
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to the country, owing to restrictions being put in place following the outbreak, which has seen borders closed and border controls introduced.
Non-Polish nationals will only be able to enter the country if they are a spouse or child of a Polish national, hold a Pole's Card, or otherwise have the right to stay or work in the country.
British nationals aged 70 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised against cruise ship travel.
South Africa
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to South Africa following restrictions announced limiting who can enter the country.
Authorities said travellers from high-risk countries, including the UK and US, would not be permitted to enter the country from March 18.
Visitors from high-risk countries, including the UK, who have entered the country since mid-February will be required to present themselves for testing.
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The FCO also advises against all but essential travel to Argentina, Albania, Burma, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kosovo, Latvia, Liberia, Lithuania, Malawi, Malta, Morocco, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, San Marino, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
The department cites partial or complete border closures due to Covid-19 as the reason for the warnings for Albania, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, San Marino, Slovakia, and Sri Lanka.
Potential issues with flights due to restrictions and cancellations are referenced in the advice for Argentina, Morocco, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru and Philippines.
The risk of being placed into a quarantine is given as the reason for the advice for Burma, Estonia, Indonesia, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Sierra Leone and Vietnam.
Travellers are advised against all but essential travel to parts of Portugal and South Korea.
The FCO advises against all but essential travel to the Portuguese archipelagos of Madeira and the Azores and the South Korean cities of Daegu, Cheongdo and Gyeongsan which have been designated "special care zones" by authorities due to outbreaks.
The FCO has not currently advised British nationals not to travel to France, which has reported more than 4,000 cases to the WHO.
Restaurants, schools, universities, cafes, theatres and non-essential shops, have been closed, gatherings of more than 100 people have been banned and tourist attractions have been shuttered.
In New Zealand, arrivals from countries other than China and Iran will have to self-isolate for 14 days on arrival, the department said. Foreign nationals arriving from China or Iran will not be allowed to enter the country.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Tui axes holidays and airlines slash flight schedules because of Covid-19

The coronavirus crisis has continued to decimate the travel industry with tour operator Tui axing all package holidays and airlines reducing capacity .
EasyJet has said it is introducing “ further significant cancellations ” as a result of travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
The airline said in a statement : “ Due to the unprecedented level of travel restrictions being imposed by governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic and significantly reduced levels of customer demand , easyJet has undertaken further significant cancellations .
“ These actions will continue on a rolling basis for the foreseeable future @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the majority of the easyJet fleet .
“ EasyJet will continue to operate rescue flights for short periods where we can , in order to repatriate customers.
” It said in a statement : “ For April and May , the group plans to reduce capacity by at least 75 per cent compared to the same period in 2019 .
“ IAG is also taking actions to reduce operating expenses and improve cash flow .
These include grounding surplus aircraft , reducing and deferring capital spending , cutting non-essential and non-cyber related IT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , implementing voluntary leave options , temporarily suspending employment contracts and reducing working hours.
” Meanwhile , travel company Tui said : “ In this rapidly changing environment the safety and welfare of our guests and employees worldwide remains of paramount importance and thus Tui Group has decided , in line with government guidelines , to suspend the vast majority of all travel operations until further notice , including package travel , cruises and hotel operations .
“ This temporary suspension is aimed at contributing to global governmental efforts to mitigate the effects @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The industry has called for government cash aid to help it through the crisis .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said there are “ lots of different options ” to help the aviation industry through the coronavirus crisis .
He told Sky News : “ We want to make sure that companies and individuals and organisations who are in a good state – not those that are going to fail anyway – are able to continue .
“ So , we ’ ll be looking at all of these measures , I ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister later today , and those discussions with the sector are ongoing.
” Asked if a bailout of airlines was on the table , Mr Shapps said : “ There are lots of different options here – including some other things that people have been looking for , for example HMRC offer a ‘ time to pay ’ .
”

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The coronavirus crisis has continued to decimate the travel industry with tour operator Tui axing all package holidays and airlines reducing capacity.
EasyJet has said it is introducing “further significant cancellations” as a result of travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The airline said in a statement: “Due to the unprecedented level of travel restrictions being imposed by governments in response to the coronavirus pandemic and significantly reduced levels of customer demand, easyJet has undertaken further significant cancellations.
“These actions will continue on a rolling basis for the foreseeable future and could result in the grounding of the majority of the easyJet fleet.
“EasyJet will continue to operate rescue flights for short periods where we can, in order to repatriate customers.”
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British Airways’ parent company IAG also announced plans to reduce capacity.
It said in a statement: “For April and May, the group plans to reduce capacity by at least 75 per cent compared to the same period in 2019.
“IAG is also taking actions to reduce operating expenses and improve cash flow. These include grounding surplus aircraft, reducing and deferring capital spending, cutting non-essential and non-cyber related IT spend, freezing recruitment and discretionary spending, implementing voluntary leave options, temporarily suspending employment contracts and reducing working hours.”
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Meanwhile, travel company Tui said: “In this rapidly changing environment the safety and welfare of our guests and employees worldwide remains of paramount importance and thus Tui Group has decided, in line with government guidelines, to suspend the vast majority of all travel operations until further notice, including package travel, cruises and hotel operations.
“This temporary suspension is aimed at contributing to global governmental efforts to mitigate the effects of the spread of the Covid-19.”
The industry has called for government cash aid to help it through the crisis.
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Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said there are “lots of different options” to help the aviation industry through the coronavirus crisis.
He told Sky News: “We want to make sure that companies and individuals and organisations who are in a good state – not those that are going to fail anyway – are able to continue.
“So, we’ll be looking at all of these measures, I’ll be discussing it with the Chancellor and the Prime Minister later today, and those discussions with the sector are ongoing.”
Asked if a bailout of airlines was on the table, Mr Shapps said: “There are lots of different options here – including some other things that people have been looking for, for example HMRC offer a ‘time to pay’.”


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Aston Villa transfer news live

Aston Villa transfer news live

Hello and welcome to Monday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
Aston Villa vs Chelsea was meant to @ @ @ @ @ but after one of the most unprecedented moves in recent history was confirmed , the @ @ @ @ @ .
As the coronavirus continues to spread both across the UK and Europe , leagues @ @ @ @ @ action .
Serie A , La Liga and MLS are just a few examples that @ @ @ @ @ before English football followed suit on Friday .
Games will be suspended until April 3 @ @ @ @ @ meaning Villa 's next game could be the home one with Wolves on April 4 @ @ @ @ @ up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league , as @ @ @ @ @ news and how COVID-19 is affecting fans .
So make sure you follow all the @ @ @ @ @ below ...

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Hello and welcome to Tuesday's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive.
It was another weekend without a fixture for Dean Smith's side as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
Games were initially suspended until April 4 but after a meeting between league bosses, it was announced last week football is suspended until the end of April.
We'll keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league, as well as any other Villa news, updates and transfer rumours - as well as how COVID-19 is affecting fans.
So make sure you follow all the action on today's blog below...


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Ex-Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor says he has coronavirus symptoms

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has taken to social media to reveal he is self-isolating while showing ‘ all of the symptoms of coronavirus ’ .
The virus , also known as Covid-19 , is sweeping across the UK with over 1,500 cases now having been confirmed .
All elite football fixtures have been postponed until early April , with Villa ’ s Premier League clashes against Chelsea and Newcastle United called off .
Now , ex-Villa Park forward Agbonlahor has revealed on Instagram he is displaying symptoms .
It is not known whether the 33-year-old has been diagnosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the symptoms of coronavirus so will be self isolating myself from everyone for two weeks .
Stay home guys , this virus has knocked me sideways.
” Agbonlahor scored 89 goals in 391 appearances for Villa after coming through the academy .
People are being advised to work from home where they can and avoid going to pubs and restaurants and non-essential travel .
The number of deaths in the UK has jumped to 53 , up 18 in a day .
As at 9am on Monday ( March 16 ) the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases , up 152 on yesterday .
Of those 15 are said to be in Birmingham .

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Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has taken to social media to reveal he is self-isolating while showing ‘all of the symptoms of coronavirus’.
The virus, also known as Covid-19, is sweeping across the UK with over 1,500 cases now having been confirmed.
All elite football fixtures have been postponed until early April, with Villa’s Premier League clashes against Chelsea and Newcastle United called off.
Now, ex-Villa Park forward Agbonlahor has revealed on Instagram he is displaying symptoms.
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It is not known whether the 33-year-old has been diagnosed but he said: “I have all the symptoms of coronavirus so will be self isolating myself from everyone for two weeks. Stay home guys, this virus has knocked me sideways.”
Agbonlahor scored 89 goals in 391 appearances for Villa after coming through the academy.
People are being advised to work from home where they can and avoid going to pubs and restaurants and non-essential travel.
The number of deaths in the UK has jumped to 53, up 18 in a day. As at 9am on Monday (March 16) the UK had 1,543, confirmed positive COVID-19 cases, up 152 on yesterday. Of those 15 are said to be in Birmingham.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Aintree Grand National cancelled because of coronavirus

The Grand National , the world 's most famous horse race , has been cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis .
The news came after Boris Johnson urged people to avoid theatres , pubs and social gatherings to combat the spread of COVID-19 .
The Jockey Club said `` it is no longer appropriate to stage the event , '' according to the BBC .
It said that running the race behind closed doors at Aintree was `` no longer a viable consideration '' .
`` Public health must come first , '' said Sandy Dudgeon , senior steward of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working on a plan to stage the Grand National behind closed doors given its importance to the racing industry and beyond .
`` But following the new government measures confirmed this evening to help to tackle the coronavirus outbreak , this is not a viable option . ''
He added : `` I know this is hugely disappointing news for the many people who work in our sport and the many millions who were looking forward to this year 's event , but very sadly these are exceptional times and this is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roll won the race in 2018 and 2019 and was favourite for an unprecedented third consecutive victory .
Meanwhile , the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company tonight announced it is closing all its theatres amid the coronavirus crisis .
And Birmingham Hippodrome also announced it was cancelling the award-winning Book of Mormon - which had another 12 days to run .

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The Grand National, the world's most famous horse race, has been cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis.
The news came after Boris Johnson urged people to avoid theatres, pubs and social gatherings to combat the spread of COVID-19.
The Jockey Club said "it is no longer appropriate to stage the event," according to the BBC.
It said that running the race behind closed doors at Aintree was "no longer a viable consideration".
"Public health must come first," said Sandy Dudgeon, senior steward of The Jockey Club.
"We were working on a plan to stage the Grand National behind closed doors given its importance to the racing industry and beyond.
"But following the new government measures confirmed this evening to help to tackle the coronavirus outbreak, this is not a viable option."
He added: "I know this is hugely disappointing news for the many people who work in our sport and the many millions who were looking forward to this year's event, but very sadly these are exceptional times and this is the responsible thing to do."
Tiger Roll won the race in 2018 and 2019 and was favourite for an unprecedented third consecutive victory.
Meanwhile, the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company tonight announced it is closing all its theatres amid the coronavirus crisis.
And Birmingham Hippodrome also announced it was cancelling the award-winning Book of Mormon - which had another 12 days to run.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--West Brom sent controversial promotion message by pundit

West Bromwich Albion should not be promoted to the Premier League if the remaining Championship fixtures are not played .
That ’ s the view of former Portsmouth midfielder turned pundit Gary O ’ Neill , who says it would not be fair to make Albion and Leeds United top-flight clubs without the full campaign being finished .
Matches in England are suspended until April there are doubts over whether the season will be completed at all as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK .
Slaven Bilic ’ s Baggies and Marcelo Bielsa ’ s Leeds have occupied the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the season .
But O ’ Neill told talkSPORT : “ They ’ re [ Leeds and West Brom ] not safe yet .
What about Fulham ?
Do we bring them up too ?
“ I don ’ t think you can nominate two teams to get promoted .
The best idea , if we can manage it , when it ’ s safe for the players and the public is to finish the season .
Finish the season when it ’ s safe and then move onto next season when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it gets really extreme , like a six-month delay , they might have to null and void the season , but , at the moment , talking about ending a season without finishing it , and then starting a new one will create huge problems.
” The EFL will hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss plans for the remainder of the Championship , League One and League Two campaigns .

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West Bromwich Albion should not be promoted to the Premier League if the remaining Championship fixtures are not played.
That’s the view of former Portsmouth midfielder turned pundit Gary O’Neill, who says it would not be fair to make Albion and Leeds United top-flight clubs without the full campaign being finished.
Matches in England are suspended until April there are doubts over whether the season will be completed at all as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK.
Slaven Bilic’s Baggies and Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds have occupied the top two spots for the majority of the season.
But O’Neill told talkSPORT: “They’re [Leeds and West Brom] not safe yet. What about Fulham? Do we bring them up too?
“I don’t think you can nominate two teams to get promoted. The best idea, if we can manage it, when it’s safe for the players and the public is to finish the season. Finish the season when it’s safe and then move onto next season when it’s finished.
“I think if it gets really extreme, like a six-month delay, they might have to null and void the season, but, at the moment, talking about ending a season without finishing it, and then starting a new one will create huge problems.”
The EFL will hold a meeting on Wednesday to discuss plans for the remainder of the Championship, League One and League Two campaigns.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Brum Hippodrome cancels show amid coronavirus crisis - RSC shuts down

The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company tonight announced it is closing all its theatres amid the coronavirus crisis .
The news came after Boris Johnson urged people to avoid theatres , pubs and social gatherings to combat the spread of COVID-19 .
Meanwhile , Birmingham Hippodrome also announced it was cancelling the award-winning Book of Mormon - which had another 12 days to run .
The RSC theatres to close include its flagship venue in Stratford-upon-Avon .
A spokesman said : `` Following government advice , and alongside other UK theatres , all RSC venues , and venues that the Company @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tonight .
`` This will be for an undetermined period of time and will remain under review in line with government advice .
T '' This includes all activity at our Stratford Theatres and at other UK theatres including Matilda The Musical , Kunene and the King and all of our productions on tour . ''
The statement added : `` Please check our website over the next few days for further information regarding future performances .
`` The RSC Box Office team will be in contact with bookers directly .
`` Customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Office themselves as they are receiving a large volume of calls and will deal all queries as soon as possible . ''
Huge numbers of shows , gigs and events are being cancelled across the country .
Tonight , Birmingham Hippodrome also announced the Book of Mormon production had been cancelled .
A statement said : `` Following the recommendation from the UK government today we can confirm the upcoming performances of The Book of Mormon at Birmingham Hippodrome ( between the dates of March 16 and March 28 ) will unfortunately be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ holders to avoid contacting Birmingham Hippodrome directly .
The ticket sales teams will be in touch as soon as possible . ''

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The prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company tonight announced it is closing all its theatres amid the coronavirus crisis.
The news came after Boris Johnson urged people to avoid theatres, pubs and social gatherings to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Meanwhile, Birmingham Hippodrome also announced it was cancelling the award-winning Book of Mormon - which had another 12 days to run.
The RSC theatres to close include its flagship venue in Stratford-upon-Avon.
(Image: Graham Young)
A spokesman said: "Following government advice, and alongside other UK theatres, all RSC venues, and venues that the Company is performing at, will close from tonight.
"This will be for an undetermined period of time and will remain under review in line with government advice. T
"This includes all activity at our Stratford Theatres and at other UK theatres including Matilda The Musical , Kunene and the King and all of our productions on tour."
The statement added: "Please check our website over the next few days for further information regarding future performances.
"The RSC Box Office team will be in contact with bookers directly.
"Customers are advised not to contact the Box Office themselves as they are receiving a large volume of calls and will deal all queries as soon as possible."
Huge numbers of shows, gigs and events are being cancelled across the country.
Tonight, Birmingham Hippodrome also announced the Book of Mormon production had been cancelled.
A statement said: "Following the recommendation from the UK government today we can confirm the upcoming performances of The Book of Mormon at Birmingham Hippodrome (between the dates of March 16 and March 28) will unfortunately be cancelled.
"We ask all ticket holders to avoid contacting Birmingham Hippodrome directly. The ticket sales teams will be in touch as soon as possible."


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Aston Villa fans think club statement means only one thing

Aston Villa fans think the writing is on the wall for Jesus Garcia Pitarch after the club released a statement distancing themselves from comments made by the sporting director .
Pitarch - also known as Suso - conducted a rare interview with Spanish media this week about the potential impact the coronavirus could have on the Premier League .
In the interview , with newspaper Cope , he claimed there is a consensus among top-flight clubs that no sides will be relegated this season - and that the remaining fixtures are unlikely to be played .
He said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to occur in May , no one thinks of a competition in which players , coaches , health personnel of the club will continue to appear every day , there are clubs that do not see an option that the competition possibly resumes on June 30 .
`` The most reasonable solution if the League has to be stopped is that there are no relegations .
There is a certain unanimity that there should be no relegations . ''
Villa this evening released a short statement in response to Pitarch ’ s comments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It said : `` The views attributed to Mr Garcia Pitarch in the Spanish media are not those of Aston Villa .
Now is not the time to be speculating about future arrangements for Premier League football this season . ''
Pitarch 's position at the club is thought to be at risk having been the man behind much of Villa 's expensive recruitment across two windows this season .
And fans think the statement means only one thing , with one saying : `` Bye bye '' .
`` That ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said one fan .
A fifth simply added : `` Sacked in the morning '' .

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Aston Villa fans think the writing is on the wall for Jesus Garcia Pitarch after the club released a statement distancing themselves from comments made by the sporting director.
Pitarch - also known as Suso - conducted a rare interview with Spanish media this week about the potential impact the coronavirus could have on the Premier League.
In the interview, with newspaper Cope, he claimed there is a consensus among top-flight clubs that no sides will be relegated this season - and that the remaining fixtures are unlikely to be played.
He said: “If the peak of the coronavirus is to occur in May, no one thinks of a competition in which players, coaches, health personnel of the club will continue to appear every day, there are clubs that do not see an option that the competition possibly resumes on June 30.
"The most reasonable solution if the League has to be stopped is that there are no relegations. There is a certain unanimity that there should be no relegations."
Villa this evening released a short statement in response to Pitarch’s comments, distancing themselves from what he said.
It said: "The views attributed to Mr Garcia Pitarch in the Spanish media are not those of Aston Villa. Now is not the time to be speculating about future arrangements for Premier League football this season."
Pitarch's position at the club is thought to be at risk having been the man behind much of Villa's expensive recruitment across two windows this season.
And fans think the statement means only one thing, with one saying: "Bye bye".
"He's gone," predicted another.
A third asked: "P45 incoming?"
"That’s him out of a job then," said one fan.
A fifth simply added: "Sacked in the morning".


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Murder probe after man found stabbed to death in city flat

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with fatal stab wounds at a Birmingham flat just off Ladypool Road .
Officers were called to the multi-occupancy property at the junction of Brighton Road in Sparkbrook , just before 4.30pm on Tuesday ( March 16 ) , where they discovered a Somalian man who had collapsed from knife injuries .
Police have said a disturbance had taken place at the flats .
The air ambulance was scrambled and landed in Balsall Heath Park opposite the crime scene .
But the victim was pronounced dead before he could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet to be identified and no arrests have been made at present .
News of the murder came on the same day that two women were found stabbed to death in Belle Walk , Moseley , just over a mile away .
The investigations are not believed to be linked .
Brighton Road remained closed off at the junction with Ladypool Road as detectives from West Midlands Police ’ s Homicide Unit carried out quick-time inquiries in a bid to piece together what happened .
Local neighbourhood officers were also on the ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the community .
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon , said : “ We understand there was a disturbance at the address which has resulted in a man losing his life .
“ We ’ re in the process of speaking to several people who were present at the property and are following up numerous lines of enquiry .
“ If anyone saw or heard anything significant in Ladypool Road , by the junction of Brighton Road , from 3pm this afternoon we ’ d like to hear from them.
” The shocking incident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busy with rush hour commuters and children returning home from school .
A worker from a nearby mobile phone shop said : “ Suddenly , the police and ambulance came .
“ The helicopter landed in the park but they did not take anyone .
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to message us on Live Chat via our website or call 101 .
Alternatively people can speak anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 .

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A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with fatal stab wounds at a Birmingham flat just off Ladypool Road.
Officers were called to the multi-occupancy property at the junction of Brighton Road in Sparkbrook, just before 4.30pm on Tuesday (March 16), where they discovered a Somalian man who had collapsed from knife injuries.
Police have said a disturbance had taken place at the flats.
The air ambulance was scrambled and landed in Balsall Heath Park opposite the crime scene.
But the victim was pronounced dead before he could be taken on board. He is yet to be identified and no arrests have been made at present.
News of the murder came on the same day that two women were found stabbed to death in Belle Walk, Moseley, just over a mile away.
The investigations are not believed to be linked.
Brighton Road remained closed off at the junction with Ladypool Road as detectives from West Midlands Police’s Homicide Unit carried out quick-time inquiries in a bid to piece together what happened.
Local neighbourhood officers were also on the ground to support CID colleagues and reassure members of the community.
Detective Inspector Jim Mahon, said: “We understand there was a disturbance at the address which has resulted in a man losing his life.
“We’re in the process of speaking to several people who were present at the property and are following up numerous lines of enquiry.
“If anyone saw or heard anything significant in Ladypool Road, by the junction of Brighton Road, from 3pm this afternoon we’d like to hear from them.”
The shocking incident happened as the road would have been busy with rush hour commuters and children returning home from school.
A worker from a nearby mobile phone shop said: “Suddenly, the police and ambulance came.
“The helicopter landed in the park but they did not take anyone.
“Lots of people gathered.
Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to message us on Live Chat via our website or call 101. Alternatively people can speak anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--Pundit tips Jack Grealish to sign for Liverpool in the summer

Jack Grealish will be on his way to Liverpool if Aston Villa are relegated from the Premier League .
That ’ s the view of former Villa striker Kevin Phillips , who thinks Grealish has the quality to slot into Jurgen Klopp ’ s side if the Reds come calling in the summer transfer window .
24-year-old Grealish has taken his game to another level since Villa returned to the top-flight and has nine goals and eight assists to his name this season .
Plenty of clubs are understood to hold an interest in the playmaker and Phillips says Anfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told Football Insider : “ Liverpool are at a point where they can splash out on the world ’ s best .
“ Those world ’ s best players want to come and play for Liverpool and Klopp .
He plays a certain style and he will not buy someone unless it plays his system .
“ The obvious one is Jack Grealish .
If Villa go down I am certain he will move on .
Could he play for Liverpool ?
He is the only one out of the bottom three or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team .
“ They will certainly be targeting players from top abroad teams and around the world.
” £70m-rated Grealish stayed at his boyhood club when Tottenham wanted to do a deal 2018 but Villa know they face a difficult task to hold onto their prized asset in the coming months .
Relegation from the Premier League would likely make it impossible - but there is uncertainty over how the season could finish amid the coronavirus crisis .

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Jack Grealish will be on his way to Liverpool if Aston Villa are relegated from the Premier League.
That’s the view of former Villa striker Kevin Phillips, who thinks Grealish has the quality to slot into Jurgen Klopp’s side if the Reds come calling in the summer transfer window.
24-year-old Grealish has taken his game to another level since Villa returned to the top-flight and has nine goals and eight assists to his name this season.
Plenty of clubs are understood to hold an interest in the playmaker and Phillips says Anfield could be the ideal destination.
He told Football Insider: “Liverpool are at a point where they can splash out on the world’s best.
“Those world’s best players want to come and play for Liverpool and Klopp. He plays a certain style and he will not buy someone unless it plays his system.
“The obvious one is Jack Grealish. If Villa go down I am certain he will move on. Could he play for Liverpool? He is the only one out of the bottom three or four teams that could fit in that team.
“They will certainly be targeting players from top abroad teams and around the world.”
£70m-rated Grealish stayed at his boyhood club when Tottenham wanted to do a deal 2018 but Villa know they face a difficult task to hold onto their prized asset in the coming months.
Relegation from the Premier League would likely make it impossible - but there is uncertainty over how the season could finish amid the coronavirus crisis.


birminghammail--2020-03-16--'Avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues' - Boris Johnson says

The Prime Minister has announced that people should avoid 'pubs , cinemas and other social venues ' during the coronavirus outbreak .
Boris Johnson gave his first of what will now be daily press conferences led by either the PM or senior cabinet ministers , where he revealed the battle to stop the virus spreading .
Speaking on Monday , following an emergency Cobra meeting , he said it was now time to `` go further '' .
The Prime Minister said the UK is approaching a period when cases will rise quickly .
He said : `` Today , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to SAGE [ the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ] it looks as though we ’ re now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve .
`` And without drastic action , cases could double every 5 or 6 days .
`` So , first , we need to ask you to ensure that if you or anyone in your household has one of those two symptoms , then you should stay at home for fourteen days .
`` That means that if possible you should not go out even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than for exercise , and in that case at a safe distance from others .
If necessary , you should ask for help from others for your daily necessities .
And if that is not possible , then you should do what you can to limit your social contact when you leave the house to get supplies .
`` And even if you don ’ t have symptoms and if no one in your household has symptoms , there is more that we need you to do now .
`` So , second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel .
`` We need people to start working from home where they possibly can .
And you should avoid pubs , clubs , theatres and other such social venues . ''
He added : `` And if you ask , why are we doing this now , why now , why not earlier , or later ?
Why bring in this very draconian measure ?
`` The answer is that we are asking people to do something that is difficult and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the right moment , as we ’ ve always said , is to do it when it is most effective , when we think it can make the biggest difference to slowing the spread of the disease , reducing the number of victims , reducing the number of fatalities . ''
Labour MP Jess Phillips called on the Government to provide “ detailed answers ” on how it would support businesses following the announcement that people should avoid bars and restaurants .
She tweeted : “ Huge parts of my constituency rely on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s not enough to say don ’ t worry it ’ ll be OK. Where is the impact assessment , where is the understanding that for my people this isn ’ t a Saturday job done by students.
” “ I trust the CMO ( chief medical officer ) and CSO ( chief scientific officer ) and feel confident in their advice .
I do not feel confident in the details of a recovery package for workers and businesses set out by the government , ” she added .
The Government also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football matches , by saying the police would no longer attend in the way they usually do .
He announced that police will no longer attend events such as football matches or concerts .
Mr Johnson said : `` From tomorrow we will no longer be supporting mass gatherings with emergency workers in the way that we normally do '' .
While the Prime Minister did not spell it out , the announcement effectively makes it impossible for these events to take place ( though sporting events could theoretically take place without spectators @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West End announced it was closing temporarily .
The announcement was made today by the group representing the London theatres in a historical move for the UK ’ s arts and culture scene .
This is the announcement : We regret to announce that from this evening ( including tonight ’ s performances ) SOLT and UK Theatre venues have closed in light of official government advice .
Society of London Theatres and UK Theatre announced member venues closed tonight “ until further notice ” and announced free ticket exchanges to customers affected @

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The Prime Minister has announced that people should avoid 'pubs, cinemas and other social venues' during the coronavirus outbreak.
Boris Johnson gave his first of what will now be daily press conferences led by either the PM or senior cabinet ministers, where he revealed the battle to stop the virus spreading.
Speaking on Monday, following an emergency Cobra meeting, he said it was now time to "go further".
The Prime Minister said the UK is approaching a period when cases will rise quickly.
He said: "Today, we need to go further, because according to SAGE [the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies] it looks as though we’re now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve.
"And without drastic action, cases could double every 5 or 6 days.
"So, first, we need to ask you to ensure that if you or anyone in your household has one of those two symptoms, then you should stay at home for fourteen days.
"That means that if possible you should not go out even to buy food or essentials, other than for exercise, and in that case at a safe distance from others. If necessary, you should ask for help from others for your daily necessities. And if that is not possible, then you should do what you can to limit your social contact when you leave the house to get supplies.
"And even if you don’t have symptoms and if no one in your household has symptoms, there is more that we need you to do now.
"So, second, now is the time for everyone to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel.
"We need people to start working from home where they possibly can. And you should avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues."
He added: "And if you ask, why are we doing this now, why now, why not earlier, or later? Why bring in this very draconian measure?
"The answer is that we are asking people to do something that is difficult and disruptive of their lives.
"And the right moment, as we’ve always said, is to do it when it is most effective, when we think it can make the biggest difference to slowing the spread of the disease, reducing the number of victims, reducing the number of fatalities."
Labour MP Jess Phillips called on the Government to provide “detailed answers” on how it would support businesses following the announcement that people should avoid bars and restaurants.
She tweeted: “Huge parts of my constituency rely on work in pubs and restaurants, it’s not enough to say don’t worry it’ll be OK. Where is the impact assessment, where is the understanding that for my people this isn’t a Saturday job done by students.”
“I trust the CMO (chief medical officer) and CSO (chief scientific officer) and feel confident in their advice. I do not feel confident in the details of a recovery package for workers and businesses set out by the government,” she added.
The Government also effectively banned major crowd events such as football matches,by saying the police would no longer attend in the way they usually do. He announced that police will no longer attend events such as football matches or concerts.
Mr Johnson said: "From tomorrow we will no longer be supporting mass gatherings with emergency workers in the way that we normally do".
While the Prime Minister did not spell it out, the announcement effectively makes it impossible for these events to take place (though sporting events could theoretically take place without spectators).
Following the news, The West End announced it was closing temporarily.
The announcement was made today by the group representing the London theatres in a historical move for the UK’s arts and culture scene.
This is the announcement:
We regret to announce that from this evening (including tonight’s performances) SOLT and UK Theatre venues have closed in light of official government advice.
Society of London Theatres and UK Theatre announced member venues closed tonight “until further notice” and announced free ticket exchanges to customers affected.