birminghammail--2020-03-12--'Rolex robber' duo Darren Buchanan and Cameo Joseph jailed over stealing £76,000 watches at knifepoi

'Rolex robber' duo Darren Buchanan and Cameo Joseph jailed over stealing £76,000 watches at knifepoint

Two men have been jailed following a string of robberies involving Rolex watches in central London .
The Metropolitan Police said Darren Buchanan , 27 , of Lilburne Walk , Brent , was sentenced to nine years in prison , while Cameo Joseph , 26 , of Cranhurst Road , Brent , was handed eight years .
Detective Constable Tony Holley , who led the investigation with Detective Constable Paul Gaffney , called the pair `` very dangerous men '' who clearly `` thought nothing of terrifying and threatening the victims with knives '' .
He said : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified their targets before following them , on occasion a considerable distance , to outside their homes only makes their behaviour more chilling . ''
The Met said in the early hours of December 27 2018 , a 43-year-old was approached by four men - including Buchanan - outside a hotel in Berners Street , off Oxford Street .
They brandished what is believed to have been a knife and attacked him , before stealing his £50,000 Rolex watch and making off , according to the force .
In another incident , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing a £6,000 Rolex was out in Mayfair with friends at around 2.40am .
The victim was followed by Buchanan and accomplices as he made his way back to his home address in Croydon in a taxi , and they accosted him and stole his watch once he left the vehicle .
The victim told officers that the suspects were armed with knives .
In a third incident at around 2.25am on April 26 2019 , a 19-year-old was beaten to the ground and robbed on Regent Street by a group of men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim told them four or five men had punched and kicked him before taking his £7,000 Rolex .
On August 5 2019 , at around 1.45am , a 19-year-old man was followed by Buchanan and Joseph in Cricklewood .
After the victim left the car , the pair approached him and brandished a knife and a machete in order to make him hand over his £70 watch , similar in appearance to a Rolex Hulk Submariner .
Joseph then ripped a £1,200 gold chain from his neck before they ran to a car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On August 8 2019 , a 44-year-old man , who was wearing a £12,000 Rolex watch , had been on a night out in Berkeley Street , Mayfair .
He was followed by Buchanan and Joseph after getting a taxi to St John 's Wood , and the pair set upon him after he got out of the vehicle , pulling him to the ground .
Officers said he tried to escape but was overpowered and threatened with knives produced by the two men , who took the watch and made off .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to rob on September 4 2019 after they were seen slowly driving around the West End .
Officers said they found balaclavas , a knife , the tracksuit that Buchanan wore for the August robberies and a Rolex from another robbery in August in their vehicle .
A search of their addresses revealed further clothing linked to the robberies , while £5,000 in Class A drugs was found at an address in Isleworth used by Buchanan , police added .
Both were charged on September 5 2019 in relation to the robberies .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ intent to supply class A drugs .
Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit robbery at Southwark Crown Court .
Police said he pleaded guilty to the drugs offences at an earlier hearing , while Joseph was found guilty of the conspiracy by a jury on March 9 .
Buchanan had also admitted an incident in Hatton Garden on April 6 2019 where he had been arrested with Joseph in possession of a knife .

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Two men have been jailed following a string of robberies involving Rolex watches in central London.
The Metropolitan Police said Darren Buchanan, 27, of Lilburne Walk, Brent, was sentenced to nine years in prison, while Cameo Joseph, 26, of Cranhurst Road, Brent, was handed eight years.
Detective Constable Tony Holley, who led the investigation with Detective Constable Paul Gaffney, called the pair "very dangerous men" who clearly "thought nothing of terrifying and threatening the victims with knives".
He said: "The fact that they planned the crimes and identified their targets before following them, on occasion a considerable distance, to outside their homes only makes their behaviour more chilling."
The Met said in the early hours of December 27 2018, a 43-year-old was approached by four men - including Buchanan - outside a hotel in Berners Street, off Oxford Street.
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They brandished what is believed to have been a knife and attacked him, before stealing his £50,000 Rolex watch and making off, according to the force.
In another incident, on March 9 2019, an 18-year-old man wearing a £6,000 Rolex was out in Mayfair with friends at around 2.40am.
The victim was followed by Buchanan and accomplices as he made his way back to his home address in Croydon in a taxi, and they accosted him and stole his watch once he left the vehicle.
The victim told officers that the suspects were armed with knives.
In a third incident at around 2.25am on April 26 2019, a 19-year-old was beaten to the ground and robbed on Regent Street by a group of men, including Buchanan.
Police said the victim told them four or five men had punched and kicked him before taking his £7,000 Rolex.
On August 5 2019, at around 1.45am, a 19-year-old man was followed by Buchanan and Joseph in Cricklewood.
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After the victim left the car, the pair approached him and brandished a knife and a machete in order to make him hand over his £70 watch, similar in appearance to a Rolex Hulk Submariner.
Joseph then ripped a £1,200 gold chain from his neck before they ran to a car and drove away, police said.
On August 8 2019, a 44-year-old man, who was wearing a £12,000 Rolex watch, had been on a night out in Berkeley Street, Mayfair.
He was followed by Buchanan and Joseph after getting a taxi to St John's Wood, and the pair set upon him after he got out of the vehicle, pulling him to the ground.
Officers said he tried to escape but was overpowered and threatened with knives produced by the two men, who took the watch and made off.
Buchanan and Joseph were arrested for conspiracy to rob on September 4 2019 after they were seen slowly driving around the West End.
Officers said they found balaclavas, a knife, the tracksuit that Buchanan wore for the August robberies and a Rolex from another robbery in August in their vehicle.
A search of their addresses revealed further clothing linked to the robberies, while £5,000 in Class A drugs was found at an address in Isleworth used by Buchanan, police added.
Both were charged on September 5 2019 in relation to the robberies.
Buchanan was also charged with possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Buchanan pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit robbery at Southwark Crown Court.
Police said he pleaded guilty to the drugs offences at an earlier hearing, while Joseph was found guilty of the conspiracy by a jury on March 9.
Buchanan had also admitted an incident in Hatton Garden on April 6 2019 where he had been arrested with Joseph in possession of a knife.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Lucy Mecklenburgh gives birth to first child with Ryan Thomas

Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have welcomed their first child together .
The former The Only Way Is Essex star @ @ @ @ @ son , named Roman Ravello Thomas , on Thursday night .
Mecklenburgh shared a black-and-white @ @ @ @ @ on to her finger with her 1.6 million Instagram followers .
She captioned the image @ @ @ @ @ surrounded by blue heart emojis .
The couple have been in a relationship since 2017 @ @ @ @ @ With Bear Grylls .
Thomas , who played Jason Grimshaw in Corrie from 2000 until @ @ @ @ @ holiday in Italy in June last year .
They announced in August that they were @ @ @ @

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Lucy Mecklenburgh and Ryan Thomas have welcomed their first child together.
The former The Only Way Is Essex star announced the arrival of a son, named Roman Ravello Thomas, on Thursday night.
Mecklenburgh shared a black-and-white photo of the newborn holding on to her finger with her 1.6 million Instagram followers.
She captioned the image with the boy's name surrounded by blue heart emojis.
The couple have been in a relationship since 2017 after meeting on Celebrity Island With Bear Grylls.
Thomas, who played Jason Grimshaw in Corrie from 2000 until 2016, proposed during a holiday in Italy in June last year.
They announced in August that they were expecting a baby.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Frank Lampard given major boost ahead of Chelsea's trip to Aston Villa

Chelsea are set to be boosted by the timely return of midfield metronome Mateo Kovacic for this weekend ’ s trip to Aston Villa .
Frank Lampard ’ s side have bee struggling with injuries in recent weeks , with a spate of issues impacting his midfield options .
Along with Kovacic- Jorginho and N ’ Golo Kante all missed Chelsea ’ s comprehensive 4-0 win over Everton last weekend .
In their absence , Billy Gilmour , Mason Mount and Ross Barkley started at Stamford Bridge , with all three earning plaudits for their performances .
Kovacic has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury in the FA Cup win over Liverpool earlier this month .
Football.London report that the Croatian is fully fit and available for selection , although he may fill a berth on the subs ’ bench as Chelsea looked to consolidate their top four spot .
Kante and Jorginho are both set to miss a game that ’ s importance has heightened in recent days .
Claims in the national press have suggested a heavy defeat in front of the Sky cameras could see Aston Villa boss Dean Smith ’ s role come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to welcome back John McGinn into the matchday squad for the first time in 2020 .
The Scotland international has been sidelined since December after fracturing his ankle in the defeat to Southampton .
Smith has confirmed he is back in full training and could find himself on the bench at Villa Park .

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Chelsea are set to be boosted by the timely return of midfield metronome Mateo Kovacic for this weekend’s trip to Aston Villa.
Frank Lampard’s side have bee struggling with injuries in recent weeks, with a spate of issues impacting his midfield options.
Along with Kovacic- Jorginho and N’Golo Kante all missed Chelsea’s comprehensive 4-0 win over Everton last weekend.
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In their absence, Billy Gilmour, Mason Mount and Ross Barkley started at Stamford Bridge, with all three earning plaudits for their performances.
Kovacic has been out of action after suffering an Achilles injury in the FA Cup win over Liverpool earlier this month.
Football.London report that the Croatian is fully fit and available for selection, although he may fill a berth on the subs’ bench as Chelsea looked to consolidate their top four spot.
Kante and Jorginho are both set to miss a game that’s importance has heightened in recent days. Claims in the national press have suggested a heavy defeat in front of the Sky cameras could see Aston Villa boss Dean Smith’s role come under scrutiny.
Villa meanwhile, are set to welcome back John McGinn into the matchday squad for the first time in 2020. The Scotland international has been sidelined since December after fracturing his ankle in the defeat to Southampton.
Smith has confirmed he is back in full training and could find himself on the bench at Villa Park.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--BT CEO Philip Jansen tests positive for coronavirus

Philip Jansen , chief executive of BT Group , has tested positive with Covid-19 the company has confirmed to the PA news agency .
Mr Jansen tested positive for the virus late afternoon on Thursday and will self-isolate , as advised by Public Health England , the company said .
In a statement , Mr Jansen said : `` Having felt slightly unwell I decided as a precaution to be tested .
As soon as the test results were known I isolated myself at home . ''
It came as covid-19 was described as `` the worst public health crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minister .
Boris Johnson made the claim as the Government 's top scientist warned that up to 10,000 people in the UK are already infected .
Mr Johnson introduced new measures to try and protect the elderly and vulnerable , saying anyone with coronavirus symptoms , however mild , such as a continuous cough or high temperature , must now stay at home for seven days .
The advice also applies to children , meaning parents could need to take time off to look after their youngsters at home .
The PM said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while people over 70 with serious medical conditions should not go on cruises .
The escalating coronavirus emergency has sent US stocks to their worst losses since the Black Monday crash of 1987 .
The plunge extended a sell-off that has wiped out most of Wall Street 's gains since President Donald Trump 's election .
The S & P 500 plummeted 9.5 % , for a total drop of 26.7 % from its all-time high , set just last month .
That puts it way past the 20 % threshold to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unprecedented , nearly 11-year bull-market run .
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 10 % for its worst day since a nearly 23 % drop on October 19 1987 .

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Philip Jansen, chief executive of BT Group, has tested positive with Covid-19 the company has confirmed to the PA news agency.
Mr Jansen tested positive for the virus late afternoon on Thursday and will self-isolate, as advised by Public Health England, the company said.
In a statement, Mr Jansen said: "Having felt slightly unwell I decided as a precaution to be tested. As soon as the test results were known I isolated myself at home."
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It came as covid-19 was described as "the worst public health crisis for a generation" by the Prime Minister.
Boris Johnson made the claim as the Government's top scientist warned that up to 10,000 people in the UK are already infected.
Mr Johnson introduced new measures to try and protect the elderly and vulnerable, saying anyone with coronavirus symptoms, however mild, such as a continuous cough or high temperature, must now stay at home for seven days.
The advice also applies to children, meaning parents could need to take time off to look after their youngsters at home.
The PM said school trips abroad should be stopped, while people over 70 with serious medical conditions should not go on cruises.
The escalating coronavirus emergency has sent US stocks to their worst losses since the Black Monday crash of 1987.
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The plunge extended a sell-off that has wiped out most of Wall Street's gains since President Donald Trump's election.
The S&P 500 plummeted 9.5%, for a total drop of 26.7% from its all-time high, set just last month.
That puts it way past the 20% threshold to make this a bear market, snapping an unprecedented, nearly 11-year bull-market run.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 10% for its worst day since a nearly 23% drop on October 19 1987.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--'People are dying' - Nuno fumes at UEFA over Olympiakos vs Wolves clash

Nuno Espirito Santo used his pre-match interview with BT Sport to question UEFA 's decision to make Wolverhampton Wanderers play Olympiakos tonight .
Wolves wanted the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie to be postponed after Olympiakos ’ owner Evangelos Marinakis contracted the coronavirus .
UEFA rejected Wolves ' pleas though and told Nuno and his players to make the trip to Greece on Wednesday afternoon .
And Nuno did n't pull any punches in his pre-match interview with BT at the Karaiskakis Stadium .
In a brief interview , Nuno said : “ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 're here ) because of the situation that ’ s happening in the world .
You play a game of football but you realise what ’ s happening worldwide .
`` People are ill and dying , all these things , and you have to play a game of football .
It ’ s absurd.
” Thousands have already died due to coronavirus and the UK is currently dealing with more than 600 confirmed cases of the disease .
UEFA are due to meet early next week to discuss the course of action @ @ @ @ @ @ @ League fixtures .

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Nuno Espirito Santo used his pre-match interview with BT Sport to question UEFA's decision to make Wolverhampton Wanderers play Olympiakos tonight.
Wolves wanted the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie to be postponed after Olympiakos’ owner Evangelos Marinakis contracted the coronavirus.
UEFA rejected Wolves' pleas though and told Nuno and his players to make the trip to Greece on Wednesday afternoon.
And Nuno didn't pull any punches in his pre-match interview with BT at the Karaiskakis Stadium.
In a brief interview, Nuno said: “It’s with a heavy heart (that we're here) because of the situation that’s happening in the world. You play a game of football but you realise what’s happening worldwide.
"People are ill and dying, all these things, and you have to play a game of football. It’s absurd.”
Thousands have already died due to coronavirus and the UK is currently dealing with more than 600 confirmed cases of the disease.
UEFA are due to meet early next week to discuss the course of action for the remaining Champions League and Europa League fixtures.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--The real reason UK schools aren't closing over coronavirus crisis

Closing schools as part of efforts to tackle the spread of coronavirus could make matters worse , Boris Johnson has warned .
The Prime Minister confirmed schools in the UK will not be closed but said the situation could change as the disease continues to spread .
Mr Johnson said the Government is following the advice of scientists .
`` We are not , repeat not , closing schools now , '' he said .
`` The scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time but of course we are keeping this under review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease spreads . ''
Mr Johnson did however add that school trips abroad should be stopped .
There are concerns that school closures could mean parents would have to stay at home to look after children , raising challenges in terms of time off work and pay .
Other concerns include some parents who work in the NHS being absent from the healthcare service at a time of great need , and the potential exposure of grandparents to the disease if they are drafted in to look after sick children .
The decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Northern Ireland comes on the same day as the Republic of Ireland announced that schools and colleges there will close for a fortnight from Thursday evening , as part of their measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak .
Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill defended the decision not to close schools in Northern Ireland , despite the fact the rest of the island 's schools will shut .
Mrs Foster said the difference between the jurisdictions was that there had been community transfer of the virus in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened in Northern Ireland .
Ms O'Neill acknowledged the situation was `` confusing '' but said : `` We do n't believe at this minute in time that that is the right step to take ( to close schools ) . ''
She added that `` inevitably '' the situation might progress to one where closing schools will have to be considered .

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Closing schools as part of efforts to tackle the spread of coronavirus could make matters worse, Boris Johnson has warned.
The Prime Minister confirmed schools in the UK will not be closed but said the situation could change as the disease continues to spread.
Mr Johnson said the Government is following the advice of scientists.
"We are not, repeat not, closing schools now," he said.
"The scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time but of course we are keeping this under review and this again may change as the disease spreads."
Mr Johnson did however add that school trips abroad should be stopped.
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There are concerns that school closures could mean parents would have to stay at home to look after children, raising challenges in terms of time off work and pay.
Other concerns include some parents who work in the NHS being absent from the healthcare service at a time of great need, and the potential exposure of grandparents to the disease if they are drafted in to look after sick children.
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The decision not to close schools in Great Britain and Northern Ireland comes on the same day as the Republic of Ireland announced that schools and colleges there will close for a fortnight from Thursday evening, as part of their measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak.
Stormont First Minister Arlene Foster and deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill defended the decision not to close schools in Northern Ireland, despite the fact the rest of the island's schools will shut.
Mrs Foster said the difference between the jurisdictions was that there had been community transfer of the virus in the Republic but this has not yet happened in Northern Ireland.
Ms O'Neill acknowledged the situation was "confusing" but said: "We don't believe at this minute in time that that is the right step to take (to close schools)."
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She added that "inevitably" the situation might progress to one where closing schools will have to be considered.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Glastonbury bosses 'working hard' to make sure festival beats coronavirus outbreak

Glastonbury organisers stressed they were 'working hard ' to make sure this year 's event goes ahead amid the escalating coronavirus outbreak .
The pledge came as they confirmed US rapper Kendrick Lamar as the festival 's third and final headliner .
Co-organiser Emily Eavis said : `` So , after much consideration given the current circumstances , and with the best of intentions , here is the first list of musical acts for Glastonbury 2020. ?
`` As things stand we are still working hard to deliver our 50th anniversary festival in June and we are very proud of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the last year or so .
No one has a crystal ball to see exactly where we will all be 15 weeks from now , but we are keeping our fingers firmly crossed that it will be here at Worthy Farm for the greatest show on Earth !
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`` As always this is just a taste of what is to come , we plan to announce many more artists and attractions , area by area , over the coming weeks leading up to the full line-up in May .
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`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much love to all . ''
Organisers have also announced Manic Street Preachers , Pet Shop Boys , The Specials , Sinead O'connor , Primal Scream alongside many others .
Kendrick Lamar will perform on the Friday night of the 50th anniversary , which takes place between June 24 - June 29 , with Paul McCartney taking the Friday night slot and Taylor Swift closing the Pyramid Stage on Sunday .
Alongside the headliners Wolf Alice and Diana Ross are the only other artists officially confirmed for the festival 's 50th anniversary , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mike Skinner and Carl Cox have self-confirmed .
A total of 203,000 people attended the 2019 event , but thousands more revellers could be permitted to attend the event 's 50th anniversary , which runs from Wednesday , June 24 to Sunday , June 28 .

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Glastonbury organisers stressed they were 'working hard' to make sure this year's event goes ahead amid the escalating coronavirus outbreak.
The pledge came as they confirmed US rapper Kendrick Lamar as the festival's third and final headliner.
Co-organiser Emily Eavis said: "So, after much consideration given the current circumstances, and with the best of intentions, here is the first list of musical acts for Glastonbury 2020. ?
"As things stand we are still working hard to deliver our 50th anniversary festival in June and we are very proud of the bill that we have put together over the last year or so. No one has a crystal ball to see exactly where we will all be 15 weeks from now, but we are keeping our fingers firmly crossed that it will be here at Worthy Farm for the greatest show on Earth!?
"As always this is just a taste of what is to come, we plan to announce many more artists and attractions, area by area, over the coming weeks leading up to the full line-up in May. ?
"In the meantime we post this with much love to all."
Organisers have also announced Manic Street Preachers, Pet Shop Boys, The Specials, Sinead O'connor, Primal Scream alongside many others.
Kendrick Lamar will perform on the Friday night of the 50th anniversary, which takes place between June 24 - June 29, with Paul McCartney taking the Friday night slot and Taylor Swift closing the Pyramid Stage on Sunday.
Alongside the headliners Wolf Alice and Diana Ross are the only other artists officially confirmed for the festival's 50th anniversary, but a number of other acts including Mike Skinner and Carl Cox have self-confirmed.
A total of 203,000 people attended the 2019 event, but thousands more revellers could be permitted to attend the event's 50th anniversary, which runs from Wednesday, June 24 to Sunday, June 28.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--The latest coronavirus update Birmingham City and West Brom fans need to know

The EFL have confirmed that fixtures will continue as normal , despite the increased spread of coronavirus .
Thursday has seen the number of cases in the UK rise to almost 600 , with the 10th fatality attributed to the disease confirmed .
Leagues across the world have postponed games , with Italy , Spain , Portugal and the Netherlands all delaying their league campaigns .
It was expected that the UK would follow suit , but whilst prime minister Boris Johnson has admitted sporting fixtures are ‘ at risk ’ , they will continue as usual for now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ change , Birmingham City ’ s trip to the Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday will go ahead as planned .
On Thursday , the EFL released a statement confirming they will follow the government ’ s advice at this time .
The statement reads : “ In light of today ’ s announcement by the UK Government , EFL matches will continue to take place as normal while the guidance from the relevant authorities remains that there is no medical rationale to close or cancel sporting events at this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will continue to work with Government and relevant stakeholders to further develop contingency plans to ensure the League is best placed to act as and when any potential restrictions may come into force .
“ Immediately following the announcement by the Prime Minister , EFL Chair Rick Parry held discussions with the FA and Premier League and agreed on a consistent approach ahead of this weekend ’ s round of fixtures .
Matters will be further discussed at a meeting called by European Football ’ s Governing body , UEFA , on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue to liaise with the Government regarding ongoing developments and will continue to work with Clubs to ensure players , staff and supporters are updated and appraised accordingly .
“ These matters are , of course , subject to change and we will update as appropriate .
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The EFL have confirmed that fixtures will continue as normal, despite the increased spread of coronavirus.
Thursday has seen the number of cases in the UK rise to almost 600, with the 10th fatality attributed to the disease confirmed.
Leagues across the world have postponed games, with Italy, Spain, Portugal and the Netherlands all delaying their league campaigns.
It was expected that the UK would follow suit, but whilst prime minister Boris Johnson has admitted sporting fixtures are ‘at risk’, they will continue as usual for now.
That means, unless there is another change, Birmingham City’s trip to the Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday will go ahead as planned.
On Thursday, the EFL released a statement confirming they will follow the government’s advice at this time.
The statement reads: “In light of today’s announcement by the UK Government, EFL matches will continue to take place as normal while the guidance from the relevant authorities remains that there is no medical rationale to close or cancel sporting events at this time.
“The EFL, however, will continue to work with Government and relevant stakeholders to further develop contingency plans to ensure the League is best placed to act as and when any potential restrictions may come into force.
“Immediately following the announcement by the Prime Minister, EFL Chair Rick Parry held discussions with the FA and Premier League and agreed on a consistent approach ahead of this weekend’s round of fixtures. Matters will be further discussed at a meeting called by European Football’s Governing body, UEFA, on Tuesday 17 March.
“The League will continue to liaise with the Government regarding ongoing developments and will continue to work with Clubs to ensure players, staff and supporters are updated and appraised accordingly.
“These matters are, of course, subject to change and we will update as appropriate.”


birminghammail--2020-03-12--'No hope of containment' – Patient hits out at NHS after coronavirus fears

A patient who was worried she may have contracted coronavirus has hit out at the NHS ’ s helpline for not testing her for the deadly disease .
Rachael Mckenzie told Black Country Live that she became unwell during her job as a cash handler on Sunday , March 8 , and was sent home .
And after ringing 111 , due to breathing problems , she was referred to Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley and was given an X-ray and antibiotics for a chest infection .
But Rachel claims her symptoms deteriorated over the next few days , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and was forced to ring 111 again after becoming short of breath .
The mum made an appointment with her GP who , she said , told her to go self-isolate and ring the NHS helpline again for a test .
But she told a reporter that the NHS call handler refused to authorise a test – despite the advice from her doctor .
`` The NHS , especially 111 , have been so poor at communicating , '' she said .
`` We have no hope of containment .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated for a respiratory infection and was given steroids and antibiotics before being sent home .
`` But , over the next few days , my condition worsened and my breathing difficulties were getting harder and harder for me to breathe .
`` I rang 111 again a few days later and explained that I hadn ’ t got better and was told to go to A & E or to my GP .
`` The doctor I had was fantastic – she gave me a nebulizer and everything I needed .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cough , and the fact that I handle money for my job , she said go home , self-isolate and ring 111 for a test .
`` I waited over an hour to get through to 111 and when I did they just mocked me .
They said because my symptoms were just mild that I would not need to be tested and if I got worse I should go back to A & E .
`` No wonder it 's passing like wildfire if this is how they are dealing with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Health England said they could not comment on individual cases .

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A patient who was worried she may have contracted coronavirus has hit out at the NHS’s helpline for not testing her for the deadly disease.
Rachael Mckenzie told Black Country Live that she became unwell during her job as a cash handler on Sunday, March 8, and was sent home.
And after ringing 111, due to breathing problems, she was referred to Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley and was given an X-ray and antibiotics for a chest infection.
But Rachel claims her symptoms deteriorated over the next few days, which included a cough and a high fever, and was forced to ring 111 again after becoming short of breath.
The mum made an appointment with her GP who, she said, told her to go self-isolate and ring the NHS helpline again for a test.
But she told a reporter that the NHS call handler refused to authorise a test – despite the advice from her doctor.
"The NHS, especially 111, have been so poor at communicating," she said. "We have no hope of containment.
"I was taken into Russells Hall Hospital and treated for a respiratory infection and was given steroids and antibiotics before being sent home.
"But, over the next few days, my condition worsened and my breathing difficulties were getting harder and harder for me to breathe.
"I rang 111 again a few days later and explained that I hadn’t got better and was told to go to A&E or to my GP.
"The doctor I had was fantastic – she gave me a nebulizer and everything I needed. And after explaining my situation about my fever and cough, and the fact that I handle money for my job, she said go home, self-isolate and ring 111 for a test.
"I waited over an hour to get through to 111 and when I did they just mocked me. They said because my symptoms were just mild that I would not need to be tested and if I got worse I should go back to A&E.
"No wonder it's passing like wildfire if this is how they are dealing with it."
A spokesman for Public Health England said they could not comment on individual cases.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Tributes paid to UK Army medic killed in terrorist rockets blitz on camp in Iraq

Tributes have been paid to a 26-year-old British army medic was killed in a missile attack on a base in Iraq .
Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon , who served as a Reserve with the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry , died after a dozen missiles were fired at Camp Taji , north of Baghdad .
Two US servicemen were also killed in the attack on Wednesday , and another 12 military personnel were injured .
L/Cpl Gillon joined the regiment in September 2015 as a Combat Medical Technician , before qualifying as a Class 1 Combat Medical Technician in 2018 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the Irish Guards Battle Group during their deployment to Iraq , the Ministry of Defence ( MoD ) said .
Her commanding officer said she was a “ hugely popular character ” in a tribute on Thursday , adding he was “ proud and humbled ” to have served alongside her .
Lieutenant Colonel William Leek , Commanding Officer Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry , said : “ She was a larger than life soldier who was determined to deploy on operations , help others , develop herself and gain practical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great deal in her relatively short time with us and it was abundantly clear that she was destined for great things in her civilian and military careers .
Her loss is keenly felt .
“ My deepest condolences go to her family and loved ones .
They are in my thoughts and prayers , and those of the wider Regimental family.
” Earlier on Thursday , US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said the attack would “ not be tolerated ” , while Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was a “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We will defend against these deplorable acts and hold those responsible to account.
” Deputy Commander Field Army , Major General Celia Harvey OBE QVRM TD DL , said L/Cpl Gillon was fulfilling a “ long-term ambition ” to serve on an operational tour in Iraq .
She said : “ As a Combat Medical Technician , she was carrying out an essential role as part of a closely-knit team , helping to bring stability to Iraq .

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Tributes have been paid to a 26-year-old British army medic was killed in a missile attack on a base in Iraq.
Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, who served as a Reserve with the Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry, died after a dozen missiles were fired at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad.
Two US servicemen were also killed in the attack on Wednesday, and another 12 military personnel were injured.
L/Cpl Gillon joined the regiment in September 2015 as a Combat Medical Technician, before qualifying as a Class 1 Combat Medical Technician in 2018.
She was killed while volunteering as part of the Irish Guards Battle Group during their deployment to Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.
Her commanding officer said she was a “hugely popular character” in a tribute on Thursday, adding he was “proud and humbled” to have served alongside her.
Lieutenant Colonel William Leek, Commanding Officer Scottish and North Irish Yeomanry, said: “She was a larger than life soldier who was determined to deploy on operations, help others, develop herself and gain practical experience.
“She had already achieved a great deal in her relatively short time with us and it was abundantly clear that she was destined for great things in her civilian and military careers. Her loss is keenly felt.
“My deepest condolences go to her family and loved ones. They are in my thoughts and prayers, and those of the wider Regimental family.”
Earlier on Thursday, US secretary of state Mike Pompeo said the attack would “not be tolerated”, while Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said it was a “cowardly” act.
He added: “We will defend against these deplorable acts and hold those responsible to account.”
Deputy Commander Field Army, Major General Celia Harvey OBE QVRM TD DL, said L/Cpl Gillon was fulfilling a “long-term ambition” to serve on an operational tour in Iraq.
She said: “As a Combat Medical Technician, she was carrying out an essential role as part of a closely-knit team, helping to bring stability to Iraq.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Naomi Campbell wears hazmat suit at airport amid coronavirus crisis

Naomi Campbell has been pictured arriving at an airport wearing a hazmat suit amid the global panic surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak .
The British supermodel shared a series of snaps from Los Angeles International Airport showing her dressed in a white hazmat suit , blue face mask , purple gloves and safety goggles .
In a selfie , Campbell was seen wearing the outfit on the plane .
She captioned the pictures “ safety First NEXT LEVEL ” and thanked Canadian model Linda Evangelista .
Campbell also promised to upload a video to her YouTube channel “ soon ” .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 49-year-old has shared her cleanliness routine at an airport .
In July last year she posted a YouTube video outlining her hygiene plan when flying .
She carries disposable plastic gloves in her bag and wipes down her seating area with Dettol wipes .
“ Clean anything you touch , ” she said in the video .
“ Anything you could possibly touch .
“ This is what I do on every plane I get on .
I do not care what people think of me .
It ’ s my health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events – including the Coachella music festival in California – have been cancelled due to coronavirus fears , while Manchester City ’ s Premier League clash with Arsenal has been postponed as a “ precautionary measure ” .

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Naomi Campbell has been pictured arriving at an airport wearing a hazmat suit amid the global panic surrounding the Covid-19 outbreak.
The British supermodel shared a series of snaps from Los Angeles International Airport showing her dressed in a white hazmat suit, blue face mask, purple gloves and safety goggles.
In a selfie, Campbell was seen wearing the outfit on the plane.
She captioned the pictures “safety First NEXT LEVEL” and thanked Canadian model Linda Evangelista.
Campbell also promised to upload a video to her YouTube channel “soon”.
It is not the first time the 49-year-old has shared her cleanliness routine at an airport.
In July last year she posted a YouTube video outlining her hygiene plan when flying. She carries disposable plastic gloves in her bag and wipes down her seating area with Dettol wipes.
“Clean anything you touch,” she said in the video. “Anything you could possibly touch.
“This is what I do on every plane I get on. I do not care what people think of me. It’s my health and it makes me feel better.”
Major events – including the Coachella music festival in California – have been cancelled due to coronavirus fears, while Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Arsenal has been postponed as a “precautionary measure”.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Desperate wife of husband who vanished two weeks ago appeals for help to find him

A desperate wife has issued an urgent appeal to find her missing 71-year-old husband who vanished two weeks ago .
Thomas Surber has not been seen since going for a walk near his home in Bricklehampton , Pershore , Worcestershire .
West Mercia Police said officers were very 'concerned ' for his welfare and have now issued an appeal from his wife Elizabeth .
She said : “ I am appealing for your help in finding my husband , Tom .
He went for a walk on Thursday 27th February and , unbelievably , he did not return .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ along Pershore Road at Little Comberton towards Pershore , at around 1.20pm , and later the same day at around 1.45pm still walking towards Pershore on Pershore Road , in the vicinity of Mary Brook .
“ I have been overwhelmed by the kindness and tireless efforts of everyone involved in the search for Tom but he has been missing for over two weeks and we are desperate to find him . ''
Mrs Surber added : `` Please , please will you help – by looking again at Tom ’ s photo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you might have seen him .
“ I appeal to you and thank you on behalf of myself , Tom ’ s brother and sisters and his beloved dog , Lance.
” Detective Inspector Ed Slough said officers were very concerned for Thomas ’ welfare and had carried out extensive searches locally .
“ We ’ d like to thank the public for sharing our appeals and the local community in the Pershore area who are looking out for Thomas .
We ’ d like to ask people to check their sheds , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our continued search .
“ We ’ d also like to directly appeal to Thomas in case he does see or hear any of our appeals .
Please get in touch with us Thomas so that we know you are safe.
” Anyone with any information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 339s of 280220

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A desperate wife has issued an urgent appeal to find her missing 71-year-old husband who vanished two weeks ago.
Thomas Surber has not been seen since going for a walk near his home in Bricklehampton, Pershore, Worcestershire.
West Mercia Police said officers were very 'concerned' for his welfare and have now issued an appeal from his wife Elizabeth.
She said: “I am appealing for your help in finding my husband, Tom. He went for a walk on Thursday 27th February and, unbelievably, he did not return.
"He was last seen that day walking along Pershore Road at Little Comberton towards Pershore, at around 1.20pm, and later the same day at around 1.45pm still walking towards Pershore on Pershore Road, in the vicinity of Mary Brook.
“I have been overwhelmed by the kindness and tireless efforts of everyone involved in the search for Tom but he has been missing for over two weeks and we are desperate to find him."
Mrs Surber added: "Please, please will you help – by looking again at Tom’s photo, reading his description and thinking whether you might have seen him.
“I appeal to you and thank you on behalf of myself, Tom’s brother and sisters and his beloved dog, Lance.”
Detective Inspector Ed Slough said officers were very concerned for Thomas’ welfare and had carried out extensive searches locally.
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“We’d like to thank the public for sharing our appeals and the local community in the Pershore area who are looking out for Thomas. We’d like to ask people to check their sheds, outbuildings and land to help us in our continued search.
“We’d also like to directly appeal to Thomas in case he does see or hear any of our appeals. Please get in touch with us Thomas so that we know you are safe.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 quoting reference 339s of 280220


birminghammail--2020-03-12--US talk shows to be filmed without studio audiences amid coronavirus crisis

The ripple effect of the coronavirus on the entertainment industry has reached late-night US television .
The Tonight Show and other late-night talk shows in New York announced on Wednesday they will be recorded without studio audiences , while CBS said that production on the next season of Survivor was being postponed .
NBC said it was suspending live audiences for Jimmy Fallon ’ s Tonight Show and Late Night With Seth Meyers starting on Monday , citing the safety of guests and employees as the “ top priority ” .
CBS announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as did Comedy Central ’ s The Daily Show With Trevor Noah and HBO ’ s Last Week Tonight With John Oliver .
“ For the past several weeks , The Late Show producers have consulted daily to share information with other New York-based late night shows , who will also be moving forward without an audience , ” CBS said in a statement .
The shows ’ broadcasts will be unaffected .
Also on Wednesday , CBS said production on the 41st edition of Survivor has been postponed in response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was scheduled to begin later this month in Fiji but CBS now says production will start on May 19 .

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The ripple effect of the coronavirus on the entertainment industry has reached late-night US television.
The Tonight Show and other late-night talk shows in New York announced on Wednesday they will be recorded without studio audiences, while CBS said that production on the next season of Survivor was being postponed.
NBC said it was suspending live audiences for Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show and Late Night With Seth Meyers starting on Monday, citing the safety of guests and employees as the “top priority”.
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CBS announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will also tape without an in-studio audience, as did Comedy Central’s The Daily Show With Trevor Noah and HBO’s Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.
“For the past several weeks, The Late Show producers have consulted daily to share information with other New York-based late night shows, who will also be moving forward without an audience,” CBS said in a statement.
The shows’ broadcasts will be unaffected.
Also on Wednesday, CBS said production on the 41st edition of Survivor has been postponed in response to the spread of the coronavirus. Filming was scheduled to begin later this month in Fiji but CBS now says production will start on May 19.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--This is why Aston Villa vs Chelsea will go ahead despite coronavirus fears

The UK ’ s chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance has explained why Premier League matches , including Aston Villa vs Chelsea , have not been banned amid the spread of coronavirus .
The government announced on Thursday they were moving into the ‘ delay ’ phase of their plan to combat the outbreak but have not ordered for matches to be suspended , or for games to be played behind closed doors .
Elsewhere in Europe , similar action has already been taken for Italy ’ s Serie A and Spain ’ s La Liga , while both France @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Bundesliga will be played behind closed doors .
However , while there is still a possibility that such action could be followed in the UK in the coming weeks , Vallance explained why this has not occurred yet .
`` Of course there is a risk .
[ If ] one individual is infected , you are releasing the virus from your body as you cough , sneeze or put fluids onto surfaces .
`` But on average , one person infects two or three others .
You therefore have a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people in a stadium .
Or a rather higher probability of infecting people very close to you .
`` That means that most of the transmission tends to take place with friends and colleagues , in close environments - not in the big environments .
It is true of course , that any cancellation of things can have some effect .
`` But if you then get a displacement activity , where you end up with everyone congregating somewhere else , you may actually have an increased risk .
Particularly in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mean you should n't at some point make a decision for the resilience point that has been discussed .
`` But this is not a major way to take this epidemic .
The major ways to tackle it are to try and reduce and delay the transmission across households and across people who have become infected .
`` That 's why that is the concentration of the first actions .
And they are not trivial actions .
These are quite difficult things for people to actually comply with and to do . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ had three players self-isolate in recent days , after they have displayed mild symptoms .
Saturday sees Chelsea come to Villa Park , on Thursday , Frank Lampard 's side were forced to cancel a training session after a member of staff was sent home feeling unwell .

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The UK’s chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance has explained why Premier League matches, including Aston Villa vs Chelsea, have not been banned amid the spread of coronavirus.
The government announced on Thursday they were moving into the ‘delay’ phase of their plan to combat the outbreak but have not ordered for matches to be suspended, or for games to be played behind closed doors.
Elsewhere in Europe, similar action has already been taken for Italy’s Serie A and Spain’s La Liga, while both France’s Ligue 1 and Germany’s Bundesliga will be played behind closed doors.
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However, while there is still a possibility that such action could be followed in the UK in the coming weeks, Vallance explained why this has not occurred yet.
"Of course there is a risk. [If] one individual is infected, you are releasing the virus from your body as you cough, sneeze or put fluids onto surfaces.
"But on average, one person infects two or three others. You therefore have a very low probability of infecting a large number of people in a stadium. Or a rather higher probability of infecting people very close to you.
"That means that most of the transmission tends to take place with friends and colleagues, in close environments - not in the big environments. It is true of course, that any cancellation of things can have some effect.
"But if you then get a displacement activity, where you end up with everyone congregating somewhere else, you may actually have an increased risk. Particularly in an indoors environment.
"It doesn't mean you shouldn't at some point make a decision for the resilience point that has been discussed.
"But this is not a major way to take this epidemic. The major ways to tackle it are to try and reduce and delay the transmission across households and across people who have become infected.
"That's why that is the concentration of the first actions. And they are not trivial actions. These are quite difficult things for people to actually comply with and to do."
Villa's previous opponents Leicester City have had three players self-isolate in recent days, after they have displayed mild symptoms.
Saturday sees Chelsea come to Villa Park, on Thursday, Frank Lampard's side were forced to cancel a training session after a member of staff was sent home feeling unwell.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Fitness boss offers £3,000 to catch masked raiders who attacked him and dog with machete in own home

The boss of a fitness firm has offered a £3,000 reward to catch the masked raiders who attacked him with a hammer and a machete in his own home .
Jonathan Hair , the 38-year-old founder of the Skinnypigs business , was repeatedly stabbed and his English bulldog Pork was also hurt by the three robbers who burst into his Sunderland home .
The trained fitness instructor woke to hear noises in the house and confronted the men on his stairs , grabbing the first one , but was overpowered and was stabbed in the legs and hit on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatened to cut off his toes if he did not hand over cash , and he suffered deep cuts to his fingers as he struggled to fight them off .
His ordeal only finished when he handed over £4,000 in cash which he had in a cabinet .
The raid coincided with him collecting the takings for January from franchisees of the popular Skinnypigs fitness sessions which are run all over the North East of England .
Mr Hair , who is single , said his fingers were so damaged he could not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and in any case pouring blood was covering the screen of his smartphone .
He told the PA news agency : `` They smashed me in the nose and it is broken in 14 places .
`` They cut the tendons in my fingers and I still can not move them properly . ''
The businessman believed the gang turned up with weapons knowing he was a strong fitness instructor .
He realised he was lucky to survive , saying any of the slashes to his legs could have cut his femoral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slashes and hammer blows .
Mr Hair is recovering from his ordeal , but said his bulldogs Pork and Chop were still upset .
Pork was slashed and Mr Hair thinks both dogs were beaten before the robbers shut them out of the way .
`` Pork is terrified to be away from me , '' he said .
`` He has barely eaten since this happened . ''
Mr Hair has offered a £3,000 reward for information which leads to the conviction of his attackers .
Northumbria Police said three men aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and have been released under investigation following the January 23 attack .
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 .

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The boss of a fitness firm has offered a £3,000 reward to catch the masked raiders who attacked him with a hammer and a machete in his own home.
Jonathan Hair, the 38-year-old founder of the Skinnypigs business, was repeatedly stabbed and his English bulldog Pork was also hurt by the three robbers who burst into his Sunderland home.
The trained fitness instructor woke to hear noises in the house and confronted the men on his stairs, grabbing the first one, but was overpowered and was stabbed in the legs and hit on the head with the hammer.
The men threatened to cut off his toes if he did not hand over cash, and he suffered deep cuts to his fingers as he struggled to fight them off.
His ordeal only finished when he handed over £4,000 in cash which he had in a cabinet.
The raid coincided with him collecting the takings for January from franchisees of the popular Skinnypigs fitness sessions which are run all over the North East of England.
Mr Hair, who is single, said his fingers were so damaged he could not use his phone to call the police, and in any case pouring blood was covering the screen of his smartphone.
He told the PA news agency: "They smashed me in the nose and it is broken in 14 places.
"They cut the tendons in my fingers and I still cannot move them properly."
The businessman believed the gang turned up with weapons knowing he was a strong fitness instructor.
He realised he was lucky to survive, saying any of the slashes to his legs could have cut his femoral artery, apart from any of the slashes and hammer blows.
Mr Hair is recovering from his ordeal, but said his bulldogs Pork and Chop were still upset.
Pork was slashed and Mr Hair thinks both dogs were beaten before the robbers shut them out of the way.
"Pork is terrified to be away from me," he said.
"He has barely eaten since this happened."
Mr Hair has offered a £3,000 reward for information which leads to the conviction of his attackers.
Northumbria Police said three men aged 37, 32 and 22 have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and have been released under investigation following the January 23 attack.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Brit expat in Italy whose daughter has cystic fibrosis urges UK to take coronavirus seriously

A British expat in Italy whose daughter has cystic fibrosis has spoken of the threat his family faces amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Italy 's population has been told to mostly stay at home , with more than 10,000 coronavirus cases and soaring deaths recorded among its ageing population .
Rob Field , 43 , moved to Italy in 2016 after meeting his Italian wife Matilde in London .
Their 18-month-old daughter Elsa has cystic fibrosis ( CF ) , a condition that causes problems in the lungs and digestive system .
Mrs Field told the PA news agency : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chronic lung condition , we ask people to stop and think before they act in this delicate situation .
`` Staying at home , avoiding crowds , washing hands , keeping two metres ' distance and using masks can really help stopping spreading the virus .
`` It 's not asking something impossible , just something that some of us are used to doing every day , coronavirus or not .
`` Everyone can do their part in containing the spread , please do yours .
If not for yourself , do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elsa . ''
The NHS says people with CF are `` more likely to pick up infections , and more vulnerable to complications if they do develop an infection '' .
Mr Field said the current situation has heightened their own paranoia .
He said : `` We are already very paranoid about germs , catching bugs off other kids , wiping surfaces and keeping distance from people . ''
The family evacuated from Milan two weeks ago to Matilde 's family home over an hour 's drive away , to further protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meanwhile , who had planned a 700km charity walk to raise money for cystic fibrosis research , has seen her plans curtailed by the pandemic .
Current circumstances are also making it more difficult for the family to obtain necessary supplies for their daughter .
Mr Field said : `` We had to buy one of the food supplements online .
`` Some of the stuff we can get in the pharmacy , but it 's quite stressful because , like anyone with any medical conditions at the moment , there 's potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keeping a close eye on the stocks of everything .
`` If we ca n't get the supplies redirected to here then we 're either going to have to drive back to Milan , or try to find it elsewhere . ''
Mrs Field said they have a month 's worth of the most important supplies , but delays in delivery and a lack of stock is `` already a bit worrying '' .
She added : `` The biggest ( concern ) is that the CF centre at the moment is closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus situation .
`` I 'm worried for our community because everything will be postponed , even our regular check-ups .
`` I 'm also worried about the health system because we have a few friends that are doctors and it does sound very bad .
`` I hope other countries will realise in time . ''

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A British expat in Italy whose daughter has cystic fibrosis has spoken of the threat his family faces amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Italy's population has been told to mostly stay at home, with more than 10,000 coronavirus cases and soaring deaths recorded among its ageing population.
Rob Field, 43, moved to Italy in 2016 after meeting his Italian wife Matilde in London.
Their 18-month-old daughter Elsa has cystic fibrosis (CF), a condition that causes problems in the lungs and digestive system.
Mrs Field told the PA news agency: "As a parent of someone with a chronic lung condition, we ask people to stop and think before they act in this delicate situation.
"Staying at home, avoiding crowds, washing hands, keeping two metres' distance and using masks can really help stopping spreading the virus.
"It's not asking something impossible, just something that some of us are used to doing every day, coronavirus or not.
"Everyone can do their part in containing the spread, please do yours. If not for yourself, do it for the weaker people such as Elsa."
The NHS says people with CF are "more likely to pick up infections, and more vulnerable to complications if they do develop an infection".
Mr Field said the current situation has heightened their own paranoia.
He said: "We are already very paranoid about germs, catching bugs off other kids, wiping surfaces and keeping distance from people."
The family evacuated from Milan two weeks ago to Matilde's family home over an hour's drive away, to further protect their daughter.
Elsa's grandmother Paola meanwhile, who had planned a 700km charity walk to raise money for cystic fibrosis research, has seen her plans curtailed by the pandemic.
Current circumstances are also making it more difficult for the family to obtain necessary supplies for their daughter.
Mr Field said: "We had to buy one of the food supplements online.
"Some of the stuff we can get in the pharmacy, but it's quite stressful because, like anyone with any medical conditions at the moment, there's potential shortages of things, so we're keeping a close eye on the stocks of everything.
"If we can't get the supplies redirected to here then we're either going to have to drive back to Milan, or try to find it elsewhere."
Mrs Field said they have a month's worth of the most important supplies, but delays in delivery and a lack of stock is "already a bit worrying".
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She added: "The biggest (concern) is that the CF centre at the moment is closed because they had to make space for the coronavirus situation.
"I'm worried for our community because everything will be postponed, even our regular check-ups.
"I'm also worried about the health system because we have a few friends that are doctors and it does sound very bad.
"I hope other countries will realise in time."


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Princess Cruises and Virgin Voyages cancel trips for months amid coronavirus crisis

Cruise companies have begun cancelling trips as coronavirus continues to spread .
Princess Cruises , which had two ships affected by the virus , said it was cancelling all trips for its 18 vessels for the next two months .
And Sir Richard Branson announced that the inaugural season of his new Virgin Voyages cruise line was also being postponed .
The first Briton to die after being diagnosed with Covid-19 was a passenger on the Diamond Princess , one of the Princess Cruises fleet .
Almost 700 passengers and crew on the ship tested positive for the virus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Japan .
Meanwhile 21 passengers on the Grand Princess , off the coast of California , tested positive for Covid-19 .
Princess Cruises president Jan Swartz said : `` By taking this bold action of voluntarily pausing the operations of our ships , it is our intention to reassure our loyal guests , team members and global stakeholders of our commitment to the health , safety and well-being of all who sail with us , as well as those who do business with us , and the countries and communities we visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 55 years ... have we been tested in the ways that we have been tested over the past 40 days , '' Ms Swartz said in a video posted to YouTube .
`` We have battled this virus on two continents , '' she added .
`` We have been asked - and we 've asked ourselves - why Covid-19 seems to be impacting Princess so heavily .
`` We do n't really know . ''
Passengers on Princess cruise liners will be able to continue as usual if their journeys end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with future bookings can re-book for a later date or claim a refund .
Princess is owned by London-listed Carnival , whose shares dropped by a fifth on Thursday .
Meanwhile Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages chief executive Tom McAlpin said : `` Our team has made the very difficult decision to postpone the Showcase Tour launch and inaugural sailing season for Scarlet Lady until July 15 , 2020 , with our Maiden Voyage taking place August 7 , 2020 . ''
The company said there have been `` no health concerns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the decision to postpone was made proactively .

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Cruise companies have begun cancelling trips as coronavirus continues to spread.
Princess Cruises, which had two ships affected by the virus, said it was cancelling all trips for its 18 vessels for the next two months.
And Sir Richard Branson announced that the inaugural season of his new Virgin Voyages cruise line was also being postponed.
The first Briton to die after being diagnosed with Covid-19 was a passenger on the Diamond Princess, one of the Princess Cruises fleet.
Almost 700 passengers and crew on the ship tested positive for the virus and seven have died after it was quarantined in Japan.
Meanwhile 21 passengers on the Grand Princess, off the coast of California, tested positive for Covid-19.
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Princess Cruises president Jan Swartz said: "By taking this bold action of voluntarily pausing the operations of our ships, it is our intention to reassure our loyal guests, team members and global stakeholders of our commitment to the health, safety and well-being of all who sail with us, as well as those who do business with us, and the countries and communities we visit around the world."
"Never in 55 years ... have we been tested in the ways that we have been tested over the past 40 days," Ms Swartz said in a video posted to YouTube.
"We have battled this virus on two continents," she added.
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"We have been asked - and we've asked ourselves - why Covid-19 seems to be impacting Princess so heavily.
"We don't really know."
Passengers on Princess cruise liners will be able to continue as usual if their journeys end within the next five days.
People with future bookings can re-book for a later date or claim a refund.
Princess is owned by London-listed Carnival, whose shares dropped by a fifth on Thursday.
Meanwhile Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Voyages chief executive Tom McAlpin said: "Our team has made the very difficult decision to postpone the Showcase Tour launch and inaugural sailing season for Scarlet Lady until July 15, 2020, with our Maiden Voyage taking place August 7, 2020."
The company said there have been "no health concerns" aboard the new Scarlet Lady vessel and the decision to postpone was made proactively.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--On-the-run prisoner Steven Ross wanted after escaping custody en route to hospital

Police are hunting a prisoner who escaped custody while being transported to hospital .
Steven Ross , 33 , was being escorted from HMP Addiewell to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at around 5.20pm on Wednesday when he fled .
Members of the public are advised not to approach Ross but to contact police immediately .
It is understood staff were threatened by the prisoner but there were no serious injuries .
Police said they believe Ross has links to the Greater Glasgow area .
Ross is white , 5ft 9in and of slim build .
He has dark brown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was last seen wearing a dark jumper and shorts , and Nike trainers with a lime green sole .
He is also believed to have a blue three-quarter length jacket .
A police statement said : `` Anyone who has seen him since 5.20pm on Wednesday on 11 March or anyone who knows of his present whereabouts should contact police via 101 , or in an emergency on 999 .
`` Please quote incident number 2686 of 11 March 2020 .
`` Information can also be passed via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Police are hunting a prisoner who escaped custody while being transported to hospital.
Steven Ross, 33, was being escorted from HMP Addiewell to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at around 5.20pm on Wednesday when he fled.
Members of the public are advised not to approach Ross but to contact police immediately.
It is understood staff were threatened by the prisoner but there were no serious injuries.
Police said they believe Ross has links to the Greater Glasgow area.
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Ross is white, 5ft 9in and of slim build. He has dark brown hair with a distinctive tramline cut.
He was last seen wearing a dark jumper and shorts, and Nike trainers with a lime green sole. He is also believed to have a blue three-quarter length jacket.
A police statement said: "Anyone who has seen him since 5.20pm on Wednesday on 11 March or anyone who knows of his present whereabouts should contact police via 101, or in an emergency on 999.
"Please quote incident number 2686 of 11 March 2020.
"Information can also be passed via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained."


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Stacey Dooley breaks silence over 'forcing' Kevin Clifton to quit Strictly

Stacey Dooley has said that suggestions she was involved in her boyfriend Kevin Clifton 's decision to quit Strictly Come Dancing were like `` complete fantasy '' .
The professional dancer , 37 , departed the show this month , saying `` the time has come to move on and focus on other areas of my life and career '' .
Clifton 's decision came after he won the Glitterball trophy for the first time in 2018 , with Dooley as his celebrity partner , after seven years on the show .
During an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hurt by reports she had encouraged Clifton to quit .
The documentary-maker sarcastically said : `` Kevin is obviously totally incapable of making decisions for himself so I swooped in and saved the day . ''
She added : `` As if it 's got anything to do with me , what he does for a living .
`` I think he 's got things that are lined up that I 'll let him tell people about . ''
Asked whether she laughed at the reports , she said : `` At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ realise it 's like story time .
It 's complete fantasy ... '' Dooley said increased interest in her personal life was misplaced because she was `` painfully dull '' .
`` It 's certainly changed over the last year or two , '' she said .
`` The thing is , I 'm painfully dull .
I am so boring .
I have these people stood outside my house .
`` I do n't know what they expect to see because it 's me taking out the bins in my tracksuit .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ her about the implications of winning the show but said she had still `` underestimated '' the `` enormity '' of it .
She said : `` They are fairly forthcoming at the start .
They are quite transparent .
`` The exec will sit you down and say that there 's this insatiable appetite for information and gossip surrounding Strictly .
`` They explain that there will be people desperate to ask you questions and know about your personal life .
`` I definitely underestimated the enormity of the show .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's one of negatives that come with it .
`` But the positives far outweigh the negatives . ''
Nihal Arthanayake is on BBC Radio 5 Live every Monday to Thursday between 1pm and 4pm .

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Stacey Dooley has said that suggestions she was involved in her boyfriend Kevin Clifton's decision to quit Strictly Come Dancing were like "complete fantasy".
The professional dancer, 37, departed the show this month, saying "the time has come to move on and focus on other areas of my life and career".
Clifton's decision came after he won the Glitterball trophy for the first time in 2018, with Dooley as his celebrity partner, after seven years on the show.
During an appearance on BBC Radio 5 Live, Dooley was asked whether she was hurt by reports she had encouraged Clifton to quit.
The documentary-maker sarcastically said: "Kevin is obviously totally incapable of making decisions for himself so I swooped in and saved the day."
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She added: "As if it's got anything to do with me, what he does for a living.
"I think he's got things that are lined up that I'll let him tell people about."
Asked whether she laughed at the reports, she said: "At the start it hurts but you have to realise it's like story time. It's complete fantasy..."
Dooley said increased interest in her personal life was misplaced because she was "painfully dull".
"It's certainly changed over the last year or two," she said.
"The thing is, I'm painfully dull. I am so boring. I have these people stood outside my house.
"I don't know what they expect to see because it's me taking out the bins in my tracksuit."
Dooley praised BBC bosses for warning her about the implications of winning the show but said she had still "underestimated" the "enormity" of it.
She said: "They are fairly forthcoming at the start. They are quite transparent.
"The exec will sit you down and say that there's this insatiable appetite for information and gossip surrounding Strictly.
"They explain that there will be people desperate to ask you questions and know about your personal life.
"I definitely underestimated the enormity of the show.
"If you do that show, unfortunately it's one of negatives that come with it.
"But the positives far outweigh the negatives."
Nihal Arthanayake is on BBC Radio 5 Live every Monday to Thursday between 1pm and 4pm.


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Boris Johnson's coronavirus speech - full transcript as many Brits 'face losing loved ones'

Coronavirus `` is the worst public health crisis for a generation '' , the Prime Minister has said as he set out measures that could `` cause severe disruption '' for many months .
Boris Johnson said anyone with coronavirus symptoms , however mild , such as a continuous cough or high temperature , must now stay at home for seven days .
He said school trips abroad should be stopped , while people over 70 with serious medical conditions should not go on cruises .
But Mr Johnson said there was no need to close schools now as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do more harm than good '' .
He said this tactic may change at some point while in the future anybody living with somebody who is taken ill could be told to self-isolate for seven days .
That measure is not being advised yet , the PM said , but he added : `` I want to signal now that this is coming down the track . ''
Mr Johnson said families would continue to `` lose loved ones before their time '' as the coronavirus outbreak worsens .
`` We 've all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the worst public health crisis for a generation , '' said the PM .
`` Some people compare it to seasonal flu , alas that is not right .
`` Due to the lack of immunity this disease is more dangerous .
`` It is going to spread further and I must level with you , I must level with the British public : many more families are going to lose loved ones before their time . ''
He said there was a need to delay the spread of Covid-19 to `` minimise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the NHS .
`` If you have coronavirus symptoms however mild , either a new continuous cough or a high temperature , then you should stay at home for at least seven days to protect others and help slow the spread of the disease , '' the PM said .
The Government was also `` considering the question of banning major public events such as sporting fixtures '' , he said .
`` And the scientific advice , as we 've said over the last couple of weeks , is that banning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread but there 's also the issue of the burden that such events can place on public services . ''
Sir Patrick Vallance , the Government 's chief scientific adviser , said the actual number of people infected in the UK at the moment could be between 5,000 and 10,000 .
`` Currently we are on a trajectory that looks as though it is about four weeks or so behind Italy and some other countries in Europe , '' he said , adding that more than 20 people in the UK with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The chief medical officer for England , Professor Chris Whitty , said - in agreement with counterparts in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland - the risk rating from coronavirus has been raised to high .
Explaining the advice to self-isolate for seven days if people have a cough or temperature , Prof Whitty acknowledged it was `` something which will interfere with their lives and interfere with their work and their social life in quite significant ways '' .
But he said `` it helps to protect older and more vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with and would also reduce , and possibly delay , the peak of the epidemic , making it easier for the NHS to cope .
The Prime Minister added : `` There is no escaping the reality that these measures will cause severe disruption across our country for many months .
`` The best scientific advice is that this will help us slow the disease and save lives . ''
In a message to the elderly , Mr Johnson said that although the disease was `` particularly dangerous '' for them , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ illness '' .
Mr Johnson warned that the most dangerous period is some weeks away .
He added : `` The most important task will be to protect our elderly and most vulnerable people during the peak weeks when there is the maximum risk of exposure to the disease and when the NHS will be under the most pressure . ''
The Government has moved to the delay phase of its four-part plan .
It came as two more deaths were announced in British hospitals and the number of people in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached 596 .
Ten people have died in the UK after testing positive for Covid-19 .
The latest deaths were of an 89-year-old at Charing Cross Hospital in London and a woman in her 60s at Queen 's Hospital in Romford .
Both had underlying health conditions .
From Monday , mass gatherings in Scotland above 500 people are set to be restricted , while Ireland announced the closure of schools and tourist attractions until the end of the month .
Irish premier Leo Varadkar said schools , colleges and childcare facilities will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus outbreak , which is now regarded as a global pandemic .
Museums , galleries and other tourist destinations will also close as a result of the action .
The Prime Minister defended the UK 's approach to the pandemic , which has been less dramatic than those actions taken by the US , Italy or Ireland .
`` The measures that I have discussed today ... staying at home if you think you have the symptoms , your whole household staying at home , looking after the elderly - making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home - these are the three most powerful defensive lines , '' he said .
`` We think it 's very important to maintain public trust and confidence in what we are doing , throughout this challenging time , always to be guided by the best possible scientific advice . ''

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Coronavirus "is the worst public health crisis for a generation", the Prime Minister has said as he set out measures that could "cause severe disruption" for many months.
Boris Johnson said anyone with coronavirus symptoms, however mild, such as a continuous cough or high temperature, must now stay at home for seven days.
He said school trips abroad should be stopped, while people over 70 with serious medical conditions should not go on cruises.
But Mr Johnson said there was no need to close schools now as the scientific advice "is that this could do more harm than good".
He said this tactic may change at some point while in the future anybody living with somebody who is taken ill could be told to self-isolate for seven days.
(Image: PA)
That measure is not being advised yet, the PM said, but he added: "I want to signal now that this is coming down the track."
Mr Johnson said families would continue to "lose loved ones before their time" as the coronavirus outbreak worsens.
"We've all got to be clear, this is the worst public health crisis for a generation," said the PM.
"Some people compare it to seasonal flu, alas that is not right.
"Due to the lack of immunity this disease is more dangerous.
"It is going to spread further and I must level with you, I must level with the British public: many more families are going to lose loved ones before their time."
(Image: PA)
He said there was a need to delay the spread of Covid-19 to "minimise the suffering" and reduce the impact on the NHS.
"If you have coronavirus symptoms however mild, either a new continuous cough or a high temperature, then you should stay at home for at least seven days to protect others and help slow the spread of the disease," the PM said.
The Government was also "considering the question of banning major public events such as sporting fixtures", he said.
"And the scientific advice, as we've said over the last couple of weeks, is that banning such events will have little effect on the spread but there's also the issue of the burden that such events can place on public services."
Sir Patrick Vallance, the Government's chief scientific adviser, said the actual number of people infected in the UK at the moment could be between 5,000 and 10,000.
(Image: PA)
"Currently we are on a trajectory that looks as though it is about four weeks or so behind Italy and some other countries in Europe," he said, adding that more than 20 people in the UK with the virus were in intensive care units.
The chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, said - in agreement with counterparts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - the risk rating from coronavirus has been raised to high.
Explaining the advice to self-isolate for seven days if people have a cough or temperature, Prof Whitty acknowledged it was "something which will interfere with their lives and interfere with their work and their social life in quite significant ways".
But he said "it helps to protect older and more vulnerable people" they might come into contact with and would also reduce, and possibly delay, the peak of the epidemic, making it easier for the NHS to cope.
The Prime Minister added: "There is no escaping the reality that these measures will cause severe disruption across our country for many months.
"The best scientific advice is that this will help us slow the disease and save lives."
In a message to the elderly, Mr Johnson said that although the disease was "particularly dangerous" for them, the vast majority would experience "a mild-to-moderate illness".
Mr Johnson warned that the most dangerous period is some weeks away. He added: "The most important task will be to protect our elderly and most vulnerable people during the peak weeks when there is the maximum risk of exposure to the disease and when the NHS will be under the most pressure."
The Government has moved to the delay phase of its four-part plan. It came as two more deaths were announced in British hospitals and the number of people in the UK who have officially tested positive for coronavirus reached 596.
Ten people have died in the UK after testing positive for Covid-19.
The latest deaths were of an 89-year-old at Charing Cross Hospital in London and a woman in her 60s at Queen's Hospital in Romford. Both had underlying health conditions.
From Monday, mass gatherings in Scotland above 500 people are set to be restricted, while Ireland announced the closure of schools and tourist attractions until the end of the month.
Irish premier Leo Varadkar said schools, colleges and childcare facilities will close until March 29 as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, which is now regarded as a global pandemic.
Museums, galleries and other tourist destinations will also close as a result of the action.
The Prime Minister defended the UK's approach to the pandemic, which has been less dramatic than those actions taken by the US, Italy or Ireland.
"The measures that I have discussed today... staying at home if you think you have the symptoms, your whole household staying at home, looking after the elderly - making sure the elderly and vulnerable stay at home - these are the three most powerful defensive lines," he said.
"We think it's very important to maintain public trust and confidence in what we are doing, throughout this challenging time, always to be guided by the best possible scientific advice."


birminghammail--2020-03-12--Wolves team news: Nuno makes key change for Olympiakos clash

Nuno Espirito Santo has recalled Adama Traore for tonight ’ s Europa League clash with Olympiakos .
The Wolves winger @ @ @ @ @ due to a shoulder problem but Nuno has restored him to his starting XI for @ @ @ @ @ at the Karaiskakis Stadium .
Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker , whose recent inclusion has seen @ @ @ @ @ formation , has made way for Traore to form a three-man attack with Raul Jimenez @ @ @ @ @ travelled to Greece on Wednesday with virtually a fully fit squad .
Key defender Jonny @ @ @ @ @ are the only two players unavailable to Nuno .
Daniel Podence , who joined Wolves @ @ @ @ @ is named on the bench in Athens .

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Nuno Espirito Santo has recalled Adama Traore for tonight’s Europa League clash with Olympiakos.
The Wolves winger has been used sparingly recently due to a shoulder problem but Nuno has restored him to his starting XI for the last 16 first leg at the Karaiskakis Stadium.
Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker, whose recent inclusion has seen Wolves shift to a 3-5-2 formation, has made way for Traore to form a three-man attack with Raul Jimenez and Diogo Jota.
Wolves travelled to Greece on Wednesday with virtually a fully fit squad. Key defender Jonny Castro Otto and Morgan Gibbs-White are the only two players unavailable to Nuno.
Daniel Podence, who joined Wolves from Olympiakos in January, is named on the bench in Athens.
Wolves (3-4-3): Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Doherty, Neves, Moutinho, Vinagre; Adama, Jimenez, Jota
Subs: Ruddy, Kilman, Dendoncker, Buur, Jordao, Neto, Podence


birminghammail--2020-03-12--What to do if you have symptoms of coronavirus

Health chiefs have issued new guidelines for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus , as positive cases in the UK climb close to 600 .
The stay-at-home advice from Public Health England states that if a person has symptoms of a coronavirus infection , even if they are mild , to remain at home and not to leave for seven days from the start of symptoms .
The most common symptoms are said to be a new continuous cough and/or a high temperature .
According to NHS England , a high temperature is generally considered to be 38C ( 100.4F @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or confirmed cases should not to go to work , school , or public areas , use public transport or taxis , or even go for a walk .
It says those with symptoms should separate themselves from people they live with and , if they can not be in separate rooms , to keep two metres away from others .
People should sleep in different beds and , where possible , use a separate bathroom from the rest of the household .
For symptomatic people with shared toilets and bathrooms , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every use .
In a similar tone , the advice says to use separate crockery and a dishwasher if possible , but if not , to wash dishes as normal with hot water but with a separate tea towel .
Personal waste , including used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths , should be stored securely within two disposable rubbish bags and kept separate from the rest of a person 's household waste .
It should be kept aside for at least 72 hours before being put in the external household waste bin , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to shake dirty laundry , as this minimises the possibility of dispersing the virus through the air , but laundry items that have been in contact with an ill person can be washed with that of people who are well .
The advice recommends asking friends , family and employers for their assistance with what they require to remain at home for seven days .
People with symptoms do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation and should stay in a well-ventilated room with a window and keep the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a persistent cough alone does not mean a person must continue to self-isolate for more than seven days , as coughs may persist for several weeks .
It adds that anyone with suspected Covid-19 should stay away from vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions as much as possible .
For new mothers , the advice states there is `` no clinical evidence '' to suggest the virus can be transmitted through breast milk .
It says : `` We believe that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus through breastmilk or by being in close contact , however this will be an individual decision and can be discussed with your midwife , health visitor or GP by telephone . ''
For those who choose to breastfeed , the advice says people should wash their hands before touching the baby , breast pumps or bottles and to avoid coughing or sneezing on the infant .
The advice says people who are not able to stay in a separate room from other residents should follow the advice to the best of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand-washing , lasting at least 20 seconds .

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Health chiefs have issued new guidelines for people with confirmed or possible coronavirus, as positive cases in the UK climb close to 600.
The stay-at-home advice from Public Health England states that if a person has symptoms of a coronavirus infection, even if they are mild, to remain at home and not to leave for seven days from the start of symptoms.
The most common symptoms are said to be a new continuous cough and/or a high temperature.
According to NHS England, a high temperature is generally considered to be 38C (100.4F) or over.
(Image: PA)
Those with possible or confirmed cases should not to go to work, school, or public areas, use public transport or taxis, or even go for a walk.
It says those with symptoms should separate themselves from people they live with and, if they cannot be in separate rooms, to keep two metres away from others.
People should sleep in different beds and, where possible, use a separate bathroom from the rest of the household.
For symptomatic people with shared toilets and bathrooms, the Government advice says to clean them after every use.
In a similar tone, the advice says to use separate crockery and a dishwasher if possible, but if not, to wash dishes as normal with hot water but with a separate tea towel.
Personal waste, including used tissues and disposable cleaning cloths, should be stored securely within two disposable rubbish bags and kept separate from the rest of a person's household waste.
It should be kept aside for at least 72 hours before being put in the external household waste bin, the advice states.
It also says not to shake dirty laundry, as this minimises the possibility of dispersing the virus through the air, but laundry items that have been in contact with an ill person can be washed with that of people who are well.
The advice recommends asking friends, family and employers for their assistance with what they require to remain at home for seven days.
People with symptoms do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation and should stay in a well-ventilated room with a window and keep the door closed.
The advice also stresses that a persistent cough alone does not mean a person must continue to self-isolate for more than seven days, as coughs may persist for several weeks.
It adds that anyone with suspected Covid-19 should stay away from vulnerable individuals such as the elderly and those with underlying health conditions as much as possible.
For new mothers, the advice states there is "no clinical evidence" to suggest the virus can be transmitted through breast milk.
It says: "We believe that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risks of transmission of the virus through breastmilk or by being in close contact, however this will be an individual decision and can be discussed with your midwife, health visitor or GP by telephone."
For those who choose to breastfeed, the advice says people should wash their hands before touching the baby, breast pumps or bottles and to avoid coughing or sneezing on the infant.
The advice says people who are not able to stay in a separate room from other residents should follow the advice to the best of their ability and reiterates the importance of regular hand-washing, lasting at least 20 seconds.