birminghammail--2020-03-17--These are the stockpiling limits being enforced at your supermarket

Over the past week , there have been extreme scenes in supermarkets , with many empty shelves and lengthy queues to get in as people prepare to self isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic .
Mums have taken to social media begging others not to buy up all the nappies and baby formula and people have found it virtually impossible to find soap and toilet roll .
Meanwhile , online sales of hand santiser have been hiked up to around £20 a bottle .
Supermarket bosses have now taken action with many limiting purchasing volumes and introducing quiet hours for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out what steps your supermarket is taking to ensure you can get hold of your essentials ...
Follow our live blog for coronavirus updates in the Midlands Budget retailer Aldi has restricted customers to buying only four items of any one product .
Signs have been put up around stores to remind shoppers and staff are ensuring this rule is enforced to enable all customers the chance to get their hands on items in high demand .
A spokesman said the amount was 'still significantly more than most customers would buy in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temporary restriction will give as many customers as possible the opportunity to get what they need , every time they visit . '
Tesco has introduced tighter purchasing restrictions on items such as anti-bacterial wipes , dried pasta and toilet roll .
These are now limited to two per customer under the changes , it is understood .
A number of stores are now operating at reduced hours due to `` operational reasons '' , Tesco said on Twitter after photos showed shelves cleared of food and other essential goods .
Some of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight .
Iceland is arranging for stores to keep the first two hours of Wednesday morning free for the elderly and vulnerable only .
It said : “ We are encouraging our store managers to dedicate the first two hours of opening on Wednesday morning to the elderly ( those of state pension age ) and vulnerable people in their community , such as those with disabilities .
“ We commend the action taken by our colleagues in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dedicated an hour of early-morning opening for the elderly .
We are focused on being able to feed the nation and to support those most in need.
” Customers are being limited to just two items when it comes to certain products at Sainsbury 's to ensure there is enough to meet demand .
A spokesperson said : `` So that all our customers can find everything they need , we 're limiting purchases of soap , hand wash , tissues , cleaning products , rice , pasta , UHT milk and pain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Asda is restricting some hand sanitisers to two bottles per person .
You 'll also find that some 24 hour stores are reducing their opening hours , down to 7am to 10pm or 11pm , according to LancsLive , in a bid to give staff time to clean and restock empty shelves .
Morrisons has placed a maximum order amount on `` essential products '' - and is creating 3,500 new jobs to expand its home delivery service to cope with soaring demand .
This will mean there will be more slots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a call centre for people without access to online shopping and a new range of simple-to-order food parcels from March 23 .
Waitrose introduced restrictions on online purchases when the stockpiling began but the limits were only imposed on certain anti-bacterial soaps and wipes .
On Tuesday afternoon , its website was down , with a message saying it was due to a `` high volume of visitors '' .
The supermarket chain Lidl is reportedly introducing prioritised queuing and assistance from 9am to 11am for older customers .
The move started in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England too .
Online supermarket Ocado has said it is unable to take on new customers due to a surge in demand .
On Tuesday , all visitors were put in a virtual queue for 'about two hours . '
Check your Ocado shop here A statement on its website read : `` Sorry for the wait .
Demand is very high at the moment so you may have to wait a little longer than usual to access the website .
`` We have no new delivery slots for the next few days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trying to edit an imminent order . ''

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Over the past week, there have been extreme scenes in supermarkets, with many empty shelves and lengthy queues to get in as people prepare to self isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mums have taken to social media begging others not to buy up all the nappies and baby formula and people have found it virtually impossible to find soap and toilet roll. Meanwhile, online sales of hand santiser have been hiked up to around £20 a bottle.
Supermarket bosses have now taken action with many limiting purchasing volumes and introducing quiet hours for the elderly. Scroll down to find out what steps your supermarket is taking to ensure you can get hold of your essentials ...
Follow our live blog for coronavirus updates in the Midlands
Aldi
Budget retailer Aldi has restricted customers to buying only four items of any one product. Signs have been put up around stores to remind shoppers and staff are ensuring this rule is enforced to enable all customers the chance to get their hands on items in high demand.
A spokesman said the amount was 'still significantly more than most customers would buy in a normal shopping trip and we hope this temporary restriction will give as many customers as possible the opportunity to get what they need, every time they visit.'
Check your Aldi shop here
Tesco
Tesco has introduced tighter purchasing restrictions on items such as anti-bacterial wipes, dried pasta and toilet roll. These are now limited to two per customer under the changes, it is understood.
A number of stores are now operating at reduced hours due to "operational reasons", Tesco said on Twitter after photos showed shelves cleared of food and other essential goods.
Some of its Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight.
Check your Tesco shop here
(Image: Daily Mirror)
Iceland
Iceland is arranging for stores to keep the first two hours of Wednesday morning free for the elderly and vulnerable only.
It said: “We are encouraging our store managers to dedicate the first two hours of opening on Wednesday morning to the elderly (those of state pension age) and vulnerable people in their community, such as those with disabilities.
“We commend the action taken by our colleagues in the West Belfast store, who have already dedicated an hour of early-morning opening for the elderly. We are focused on being able to feed the nation and to support those most in need.”
Check your Iceland shop here
Sainsbury's
Customers are being limited to just two items when it comes to certain products at Sainsbury's to ensure there is enough to meet demand.
A spokesperson said: "So that all our customers can find everything they need, we're limiting purchases of soap, hand wash, tissues, cleaning products, rice, pasta, UHT milk and pain relief to two of each item."
Check your Sainsbury's shop here
Asda
Asda is restricting some hand sanitisers to two bottles per person.
You'll also find that some 24 hour stores are reducing their opening hours, down to 7am to 10pm or 11pm, according to LancsLive, in a bid to give staff time to clean and restock empty shelves.
Check your Asda shop here
Morrisons
Morrisons has placed a maximum order amount on "essential products" - and is creating 3,500 new jobs to expand its home delivery service to cope with soaring demand.
This will mean there will be more slots available to customers, there will be a call centre for people without access to online shopping and a new range of simple-to-order food parcels from March 23.
Check your Morrisons shop here
Waitrose
Waitrose introduced restrictions on online purchases when the stockpiling began but the limits were only imposed on certain anti-bacterial soaps and wipes.
On Tuesday afternoon, its website was down, with a message saying it was due to a "high volume of visitors".
Check your Waitrose shop here
Lidl
The supermarket chain Lidl is reportedly introducing prioritised queuing and assistance from 9am to 11am for older customers.
The move started in Ireland is said to be happening in England too.
Check your Lidl shop here
Ocado
Online supermarket Ocado has said it is unable to take on new customers due to a surge in demand. On Tuesday, all visitors were put in a virtual queue for 'about two hours.' Check your Ocado shop here
A statement on its website read: "Sorry for the wait. Demand is very high at the moment so you may have to wait a little longer than usual to access the website.
"We have no new delivery slots for the next few days so please only wait if you are trying to edit an imminent order."


birminghammail--2020-03-17--Aston Villa fans tear into reported summer transfer plan

Aston Villa are reportedly keen on a summer move for Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster Dion Sanderson .
Sanderson , 20 , is currently on loan at Cardiff City where he has made a big impression playing at right-back .
He has started the last three matches for Neil Harris ' side and earned a place in WhoScored 's team of the week for his showing against Barnsley last time out .
And Villa are said to be interested as Sanderson proves himself in the Championship .
According to Football Insider , Dean Smith 's side are keeping tabs on Sanderson with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Molineux next season .
Currently 19th , Villa are essentially preparing for two different transfer windows dependent on which division they are playing in next season .
But fans panned the link to Sanderson , who started the campaign in and around the Wolves first team after impressing in pre-season before going out on loan in January .
@ Arkyta : Why ?
!
What 's the point ?
Why are we always shopping in the bargain bin ?
!
@ AndyCla89816321 : How about we do something radical , like sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying .
@ cash4questions2 : Hope he 's better than the last Wolves bargain buy .

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Aston Villa are reportedly keen on a summer move for Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster Dion Sanderson.
Sanderson, 20, is currently on loan at Cardiff City where he has made a big impression playing at right-back.
He has started the last three matches for Neil Harris' side and earned a place in WhoScored's team of the week for his showing against Barnsley last time out.
And Villa are said to be interested as Sanderson proves himself in the Championship.
According to Football Insider, Dean Smith's side are keeping tabs on Sanderson with a view to taking him on loan from Molineux next season.
Currently 19th, Villa are essentially preparing for two different transfer windows dependent on which division they are playing in next season.
But fans panned the link to Sanderson, who started the campaign in and around the Wolves first team after impressing in pre-season before going out on loan in January.
Here's how Villa supporters reacted online:
@bradavfc_9: Preparing for Champ.
@greg_avfc1206B6: Embarrassing.
@Arkyta: Why?! What's the point? Why are we always shopping in the bargain bin?!
@AndyCla89816321: How about we do something radical, like sign some proven Premier League players...just saying.
@Headmond81: The ambition.
@Telfordpunx: Lost interest.
@iNathR1: Preparing for relegation.
@cash4questions2: Hope he's better than the last Wolves bargain buy.


birminghammail--2020-03-17--UEFA decision may give West Brom the chance to seal promotion

UEFA has confirmed its ambition to finish the season by the end of June as West Brom eye promotion .
Albion 's Premier League push is currently on hold after the EFL suspended fixtures until April due to the coronavirus outbreak .
UEFA staged a meeting with member nations today ( Tuesday ) and decided to postpone this summer ’ s European Championships until 2021 .
They also offered guidance on the remaining club fixtures for leagues across the continent after speaking to representatives of the European Club Association ( ECA ) , European Leagues ( EL ) and FIFPRO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed they hope to finish the 2019/20 season by 30 June at the latest .
On club competitions , they said the following : • A commitment to complete all domestic and European club competitions by the end of the current sporting season , i.e .
30 June 2020 at the latest , should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough .
• Possible limitations or drops of current exclusive calendar slots , potentially resulting in the scheduling of domestic league matches in mid-week and scheduling of UEFA club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adaptations of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds in case of late completion of the 2019/20 sporting season , i.e .
after 30 June 2020 .
West Brom trail top-of-the-table Leeds United by a single point with nine fixtures remaining .
The sides have occupied the top two spots for the majority of the season .
The Premier League are meeting on Thursday to discuss a range of potential outcomes while the EFL are getting their heads together on Wednesday .

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UEFA has confirmed its ambition to finish the season by the end of June as West Brom eye promotion.
Albion's Premier League push is currently on hold after the EFL suspended fixtures until April due to the coronavirus outbreak.
UEFA staged a meeting with member nations today (Tuesday) and decided to postpone this summer’s European Championships until 2021.
They also offered guidance on the remaining club fixtures for leagues across the continent after speaking to representatives of the European Club Association (ECA), European Leagues (EL) and FIFPRO Europe.
In a statement, UEFA confirmed they hope to finish the 2019/20 season by 30 June at the latest.
On club competitions, they said the following:
A commitment to complete all domestic and European club competitions by the end of the current sporting season, i.e. 30 June 2020 at the latest, should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough.
Possible limitations or drops of current exclusive calendar slots, potentially resulting in the scheduling of domestic league matches in mid-week and scheduling of UEFA club competitions matches on weekends.
Possible adaptations of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds in case of late completion of the 2019/20 sporting season, i.e. after 30 June 2020.
West Brom trail top-of-the-table Leeds United by a single point with nine fixtures remaining. The sides have occupied the top two spots for the majority of the season.
The Premier League are meeting on Thursday to discuss a range of potential outcomes while the EFL are getting their heads together on Wednesday.


birminghammail--2020-03-17--People should have 'no reason to stockpile or panic buy' - Johnson

Boris Johnson has tried to reassure the public that there is no reason to stockpile .
When questioned on the issue of panic buying during his press briefing on March 17 , the prime minister urged shoppers , once again , to be sensible when grocery shopping .
He was asked again if supplies will last throughout the outbreak , to which he answered : `` We are absolutely confident our supply chains are working , and will work , and we will get farm to fork food supplies .
`` Therefore people should have no reason to stockpile or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he pledged to act 'like any war-time government ' by doing 'anything it takes to support our economy ' .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised government intervention 'on a scale unimaginable only a few weeks ago ' and has put together a £330 billion package , which includes a three month mortgage holiday for those in need , cash grants and business rates holidays .
This comes after it has been announced that an additional 14 people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus in England , bringing the total number to 69 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ there had been a 26 per cent rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK , reaching 1,950 - up 407 in the past 24 hours .
As of 9am on Tuesday 50,442 people were tested for coronavirus in the UK and 48,492 tested negative .
At the budget last week , Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised £1 billion to support vulnerable people through the welfare system and hardship funds for local councils .
Today he has increased that further by announcing that mortgage lenders will provide three-month mortgage holidays for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coming days I will go much further to support people 's financial security , '' he said , whilst stressing that this is public health emergency and that 'whatever resources the NHS needs they will get . ''

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Boris Johnson has tried to reassure the public that there is no reason to stockpile.
When questioned on the issue of panic buying during his press briefing on March 17, the prime minister urged shoppers, once again, to be sensible when grocery shopping.
He was asked again if supplies will last throughout the outbreak, to which he answered: "We are absolutely confident our supply chains are working, and will work, and we will get farm to fork food supplies.
"Therefore people should have no reason to stockpile or panic buy."
It came as he pledged to act 'like any war-time government' by doing 'anything it takes to support our economy'.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised government intervention 'on a scale unimaginable only a few weeks ago' and has put together a £330 billion package, which includes a three month mortgage holiday for those in need, cash grants and business rates holidays.
This comes after it has been announced that an additional 14 people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus in England, bringing the total number to 69.
Earlier today, it was revealed that there had been a 26 per cent rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK, reaching 1,950 - up 407 in the past 24 hours.
As of 9am on Tuesday 50,442 people were tested for coronavirus in the UK and 48,492 tested negative.
At the budget last week, Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised £1 billion to support vulnerable people through the welfare system and hardship funds for local councils.
Today he has increased that further by announcing that mortgage lenders will provide three-month mortgage holidays for those that need them.
"In the coming days I will go much further to support people's financial security," he said, whilst stressing that this is public health emergency and that 'whatever resources the NHS needs they will get."


birminghammail--2020-03-17--Patient visiting to be suspended at most Birmingham hospitals

Friends and family will be unable to visit patients in most Birmingham hospitals this week as more extreme measures are brought in to tackle the rise in coronavirus cases across the Midlands .
The restrictions will come into force from Wednesday , March 18 at all of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust .
This includes patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston , Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield , Heartlands Hospital in Bordesley Green and Solihull Hospital .
A University Hospitals Birmingham spokesman said : `` We appreciate your ongoing support with this difficult decision that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , visitors and patients from infection . ''
The visiting of loved ones will be suspended at all of the above sites from 8pm on Wednesday , except in the following circumstances : * Parents or guardians accompanying children to any clinically necessary consultations that may still be taking place * Visitors to patients in a critical condition who may be at the end of their life ‐ in these difficult and upsetting circumstances , the ward will contact the patient ’ s next of kin and we will try our best to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visitors who are required to make decisions on behalf of patients who do not have the capacity to make decisions for themselves Friends and family of patients can find out more via the UHB website here Those eligible to visit patients are advised to wash their hands as soon as they arrive on any ward or department and to report to a senior sister or charge nurse .
It 's vital that visitors also wash their hands or use the hand gel when they leave wards .
Changes to visiting will also be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow ( Wednesday March 18 ) .
A maximum of two designated family members / carers will be allowed visit , of which one may be a child under 12 .
This same guidance also applies to people visiting children at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Women ’ s Hospital and the Parkview Clinic too .
A spokesman said : `` To keep our women , children , families and staff as safe as possible in light of the developing COVID-19 ( coronavirus ) outbreak the measures we need to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are changing .
In line with the latest national NHS guidance , we are implementing new visiting policies from tomorrow ( Wednesday 18 March ) .
`` We are making these changes as it decreases the likelihood of the virus being brought into the hospitals / services and to introduce greater social distancing for those with us .
`` We appreciate that this may be difficult for families but the NHS is asking for the public ’ s help in respecting these rules .
We are encouraging families and friends to use other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support loved ones , which is going to be very important to patients over the coming weeks . ''
These changes apply to both inpatient and outpatient services .
When it comes to visiting adults at the Women 's Hospital , only one adult per patient will be permitted for one hour between 6pm and 7pm unless under exceptional circumstances .
And , only one birthing partner will be allowed to attend with a woman in labour .
Visiting arrangements on the antenatal and postnatal wards are as follows : Antenatal Ward 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visitor between 6pm and 7pm .
For Delivery Suite/Induction of Labour Bay/ Ward 1 : The same one birth partner may attend during all stages of labour/birth .
Postnatal Wards : The same one birth partner may attend .
In additional to this , only one adult will also be allowed to accompany patients visiting the Forward Thinking Birmingham Community Hubs .
A spokesman said : `` Wherever possible , visitors should be the same individual ( s ) each time , unless that person needs to self-isolate or becomes unwell .
No @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trust premises whilst an individual makes their visit .
`` Do not visit if you are unwell , especially if you have a high temperature or a new , persistent cough , or if you are vulnerable as a result of medication you take , have a chronic illness or are over 70 .
For the latest national guidance on self-isolation visit the NHS England website .
`` It ’ s possible that there may be future changes to visiting arrangements .
In such an event we will communicate these as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust website '' This comes after it has been announced that an additional 14 people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus in England , bringing the total number to 69 .
Earlier today , it was revealed that there had been a 26 per cent rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK , reaching 1,950 - up 407 in the past 24 hours .
Following yesterday 's advice on social distancing , Boris Johnson said in his briefing on March 17 : `` I stress although the measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go further and faster .
`` And we must act like any war-time government and do anything it takes to support our economy .
Yes , this enemy can be deadly , but it is also beatable .
He added : `` And we know how to beat it and we know if as a country we follow the scientific advice ... we know that we will beat it .
`` The more zealously , meticulously and scrupulously we can follow scientific advice given , the better we 'll be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can save and the quicker we 'll get through this and the more likely we will bounce back . ''

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Friends and family will be unable to visit patients in most Birmingham hospitals this week as more extreme measures are brought in to tackle the rise in coronavirus cases across the Midlands.
The restrictions will come into force from Wednesday, March 18 at all of the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.
This includes patients at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Edgbaston, Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield, Heartlands Hospital in Bordesley Green and Solihull Hospital.
A University Hospitals Birmingham spokesman said: "We appreciate your ongoing support with this difficult decision that will help us to better protect staff, visitors and patients from infection."
Follow our live blog for updates
The visiting of loved ones will be suspended at all of the above sites from 8pm on Wednesday, except in the following circumstances:
* Parents or guardians visiting their children
* Parents or guardians accompanying children to any clinically necessary consultations that may still be taking place
* Birthing partners
* Visitors to patients in a critical condition who may be at the end of their life ‐ in these difficult and upsetting circumstances, the ward will contact the patient’s next of kin and we will try our best to accommodate them wherever possible
* Advocates / visitors who are required to make decisions on behalf of patients who do not have the capacity to make decisions for themselves
Friends and family of patients can find out more via the UHB website here
Those eligible to visit patients are advised to wash their hands as soon as they arrive on any ward or department and to report to a senior sister or charge nurse. It's vital that visitors also wash their hands or use the hand gel when they leave wards.
Visitors to Birmingham Children's Hospital
Changes to visiting will also be implemented at Birmingham Children's Hospital from tomorrow (Wednesday March 18).
A maximum of two designated family members / carers will be allowed visit, of which one may be a child under 12. This same guidance also applies to people visiting children at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Women’s Hospital and the Parkview Clinic too.
A spokesman said: "To keep our women, children, families and staff as safe as possible in light of the developing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak the measures we need to take to protect those across our Trust buildings are changing. In line with the latest national NHS guidance, we are implementing new visiting policies from tomorrow (Wednesday 18 March).
"We are making these changes as it decreases the likelihood of the virus being brought into the hospitals / services and to introduce greater social distancing for those with us.
"We appreciate that this may be difficult for families but the NHS is asking for the public’s help in respecting these rules. We are encouraging families and friends to use other means, such as digital communications to support loved ones, which is going to be very important to patients over the coming weeks."
These changes apply to both inpatient and outpatient services.
Visitors to Birmingham Women's Hospital
When it comes to visiting adults at the Women's Hospital, only one adult per patient will be permitted for one hour between 6pm and 7pm unless under exceptional circumstances.
And, only one birthing partner will be allowed to attend with a woman in labour. Visiting arrangements on the antenatal and postnatal wards are as follows:
Antenatal Ward 1: For non-labour admissions, one adult visitor between 6pm and 7pm.
For Delivery Suite/Induction of Labour Bay/ Ward 1: The same one birth partner may attend during all stages of labour/birth.
Postnatal Wards: The same one birth partner may attend.
In additional to this, only one adult will also be allowed to accompany patients visiting the Forward Thinking Birmingham Community Hubs.
A spokesman said: "Wherever possible, visitors should be the same individual(s) each time, unless that person needs to self-isolate or becomes unwell. No other family or friends should be on the Trust premises whilst an individual makes their visit.
"Do not visit if you are unwell, especially if you have a high temperature or a new, persistent cough, or if you are vulnerable as a result of medication you take, have a chronic illness or are over 70. For the latest national guidance on self-isolation visit the NHS England website.
"It’s possible that there may be future changes to visiting arrangements. In such an event we will communicate these as soon as possible via the homepage of our Trust website"
This comes after it has been announced that an additional 14 people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus in England, bringing the total number to 69.
Earlier today, it was revealed that there had been a 26 per cent rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK, reaching 1,950 - up 407 in the past 24 hours.
Following yesterday's advice on social distancing, Boris Johnson said in his briefing on March 17: "I stress although the measures are extreme, we may well have to go further and faster.
"And we must act like any war-time government and do anything it takes to support our economy. Yes, this enemy can be deadly, but it is also beatable.
He added: "And we know how to beat it and we know if as a country we follow the scientific advice... we know that we will beat it.
"The more zealously, meticulously and scrupulously we can follow scientific advice given, the better we'll be able to protect our NHS and the more lives we can save and the quicker we'll get through this and the more likely we will bounce back."


birminghammail--2020-03-17--Dudley health boss announces two more coronavirus related deaths

Two more patients who had tested positive for coronavirus in Dudley have died , it has been revealed .
The elderly patients - who were in their 80s and 90s - both had underlying health conditions .
Their families have been informed .
The borough 's Covid-19 related death toll now stands at four .
Diane Wake , chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ The trust can confirm that two more patients , one in their 80s and one in their 90s , being treated for underlying health conditions have died .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The families have been informed and our condolences and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time .
“ We will not be commenting further and ask that everybody respects the families ’ privacy.
” The tragic announcement comes after the trust announced a visitor ban would be enforced at the majority of its wards in Russells Hall Hospital .
Entry has been restricted on the general wards in a bid to protect patients and staff from the spread of coronavirus .
Maternity , children ’ s areas and neonatal will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will apply as only parents and birth partners will be allowed access .
Visiting arrangements for end of life patients , or those with dementia or learning disabilities , will be looked at on an individual basis .

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Two more patients who had tested positive for coronavirus in Dudley have died, it has been revealed.
The elderly patients - who were in their 80s and 90s - both had underlying health conditions. Their families have been informed.
The borough's Covid-19 related death toll now stands at four.
Diane Wake, chief executive of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, said: “The trust can confirm that two more patients, one in their 80s and one in their 90s, being treated for underlying health conditions have died. The patients had tested positive for Covid-19.
“The families have been informed and our condolences and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.
“We will not be commenting further and ask that everybody respects the families’ privacy.”
The tragic announcement comes after the trust announced a visitor ban would be enforced at the majority of its wards in Russells Hall Hospital.
Entry has been restricted on the general wards in a bid to protect patients and staff from the spread of coronavirus.
Maternity, children’s areas and neonatal will be the only exceptions but strict rules will apply as only parents and birth partners will be allowed access.
Visiting arrangements for end of life patients, or those with dementia or learning disabilities, will be looked at on an individual basis.


birminghammail--2020-03-17--UEFA decision may give Villa chance to seal Premier League survival

UEFA has confirmed its ambition to finish the season by the end of June as Aston Villa battle for Premier League survival .
Villa 's season is currently on hold after the Premier League suspended fixtures until April due to the coronavirus outbreak .
UEFA staged a meeting with member nations today ( Tuesday ) and decided to postpone this summer ’ s European Championships until 2021 .
They also offered guidance on the remaining club fixtures for leagues across the continent after speaking to representatives of the European Club Association ( ECA ) , European Leagues ( EL ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , UEFA confirmed they hope to finish the 2019/20 season by 30 June at the latest .
On club competitions , they said the following : • A commitment to complete all domestic and European club competitions by the end of the current sporting season , i.e .
30 June 2020 at the latest , should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough .
• Possible limitations or drops of current exclusive calendar slots , potentially resulting in the scheduling of domestic league matches in mid-week and scheduling of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Possible adaptations of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds in case of late completion of the 2019/20 sporting season , i.e .
after 30 June 2020 .
Villa sit in 19th place with a game in hand on their relegation rivals as they battle to remain in the top-flight .
The home match against Chelsea and the trip to Newcastle United are Villa 's postponed fixtures at things stand but clubs are due to meet on Thursday to decide what the Premier League will do next as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK continues to rise .

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UEFA has confirmed its ambition to finish the season by the end of June as Aston Villa battle for Premier League survival.
Villa's season is currently on hold after the Premier League suspended fixtures until April due to the coronavirus outbreak.
UEFA staged a meeting with member nations today (Tuesday) and decided to postpone this summer’s European Championships until 2021.
They also offered guidance on the remaining club fixtures for leagues across the continent after speaking to representatives of the European Club Association (ECA), European Leagues (EL) and FIFPRO Europe.
In a statement, UEFA confirmed they hope to finish the 2019/20 season by 30 June at the latest.
On club competitions, they said the following:
A commitment to complete all domestic and European club competitions by the end of the current sporting season, i.e. 30 June 2020 at the latest, should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough.
Possible limitations or drops of current exclusive calendar slots, potentially resulting in the scheduling of domestic league matches in mid-week and scheduling of UEFA club competitions matches on weekends.
Possible adaptations of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds in case of late completion of the 2019/20 sporting season, i.e. after 30 June 2020.
Villa sit in 19th place with a game in hand on their relegation rivals as they battle to remain in the top-flight.
The home match against Chelsea and the trip to Newcastle United are Villa's postponed fixtures at things stand but clubs are due to meet on Thursday to decide what the Premier League will do next as the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the UK continues to rise.


birminghammail--2020-03-17--Pregnant women 'strongly advised' to follow social distancing advice

Pregnant women have been `` strongly advised '' to adhere to the proposed social distancing measures set out in Government guidance .
It comes as leading midwives reminded women that `` attending antenatal and postnatal care when you are pregnant and have a new baby is essential '' .
But the new advice suggests that pregnant women are strongly advised to use telephone or online services to contact their GP or other essential services .
The Government 's chief medical officer said yesterday that pregnant women were being included in the list of vulnerable people as a `` precautionary measure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives , said : `` We understand this must be an unsettling time for pregnant women , but we would like to emphasise that attending antenatal and postnatal care when you are pregnant and have a new baby is essential to ensure the wellbeing of pregnant women and their babies , and we would urge all pregnant women who are well to attend their care as normal . ''
This afternoon , the Department of Health and Social Care ( DHSC ) issued clarification on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolation , who should take social distancing measures and what needed to be `` shielded '' .
`` From today we are asking all individuals to follow social distancing measures to delay the spread of the virus , '' DHSC said .
`` If you are 70 or over , under 70 but have an underlying health condition ( you are eligible for an adult flu vaccine ) , or a pregnant woman you are strongly advised to follow the below guidance : Avoid contact with someone who is unwell ; Avoid public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large gatherings , religious congregations , and gatherings in smaller public spaces such as pubs , cinemas , restaurants , theatres , bars , clubs .
`` Avoid gatherings with friends and family particularly if someone has symptoms of Covid-19 or has recently been unwell ; Anyone who has symptoms or anyone who has been in contact with someone symptomatic should not be in contact with a vulnerable person for at least seven days ; Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services . ''

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

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Pregnant women have been "strongly advised" to adhere to the proposed social distancing measures set out in Government guidance.
It comes as leading midwives reminded women that "attending antenatal and postnatal care when you are pregnant and have a new baby is essential".
But the new advice suggests that pregnant women are strongly advised to use telephone or online services to contact their GP or other essential services.
The Government's chief medical officer said yesterday that pregnant women were being included in the list of vulnerable people as a "precautionary measure".
Earlier today Gill Walton, chief executive of the Royal College of Midwives, said: "We understand this must be an unsettling time for pregnant women, but we would like to emphasise that attending antenatal and postnatal care when you are pregnant and have a new baby is essential to ensure the wellbeing of pregnant women and their babies, and we would urge all pregnant women who are well to attend their care as normal."
This afternoon, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) issued clarification on the differences between who should be in household isolation, who should take social distancing measures and what needed to be "shielded".
"From today we are asking all individuals to follow social distancing measures to delay the spread of the virus," DHSC said.
"If you are 70 or over, under 70 but have an underlying health condition (you are eligible for an adult flu vaccine), or a pregnant woman you are strongly advised to follow the below guidance: Avoid contact with someone who is unwell; Avoid public transport; Work from home; Avoid large gatherings, religious congregations, and gatherings in smaller public spaces such as pubs, cinemas, restaurants, theatres, bars, clubs.
"Avoid gatherings with friends and family particularly if someone has symptoms of Covid-19 or has recently been unwell; Anyone who has symptoms or anyone who has been in contact with someone symptomatic should not be in contact with a vulnerable person for at least seven days; Use telephone or online services to contact your GP or other essential services."


birminghammail--2020-03-17--The date UEFA wants Wolves to finish their season by

Wolverhampton Wanderers have learned that UEFA wants all club competitions finished by the end of June .
Wolves ’ season is currently on hold after the Premier League suspended fixtures until April while their Europa League campaign has also been pushed back because of the coronavirus outbreak .
UEFA staged a meeting with member nations today ( Tuesday ) and decided to postpone this summer ’ s European Championships until 2021 .
They also offered guidance on the remaining club fixtures for leagues across the continent after speaking to representatives of the European Club Association ( ECA ) , European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a statement , UEFA confirmed they hope to finish the 2019/20 season by 30 June at the latest .
On club competitions , they said the following : • A commitment to complete all domestic and European club competitions by the end of the current sporting season , i.e .
30 June 2020 at the latest , should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough .
• Possible limitations or drops of current exclusive calendar slots , potentially resulting in the scheduling of domestic league matches in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ matches on weekends .
• Possible adaptations of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds in case of late completion of the 2019/20 sporting season , i.e .
after 30 June 2020 .
Wolves are currently sixth in the Premier League table and fighting to win the Europa League .
The update is also a significant one for Liverpool , who are close to winning their first league title in three decades .

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have learned that UEFA wants all club competitions finished by the end of June.
Wolves’ season is currently on hold after the Premier League suspended fixtures until April while their Europa League campaign has also been pushed back because of the coronavirus outbreak.
UEFA staged a meeting with member nations today (Tuesday) and decided to postpone this summer’s European Championships until 2021.
They also offered guidance on the remaining club fixtures for leagues across the continent after speaking to representatives of the European Club Association (ECA), European Leagues (EL) and FIFPRO Europe.
In a statement, UEFA confirmed they hope to finish the 2019/20 season by 30 June at the latest.
On club competitions, they said the following:
A commitment to complete all domestic and European club competitions by the end of the current sporting season, i.e. 30 June 2020 at the latest, should the situation improve and resuming playing be appropriate and prudent enough.
Possible limitations or drops of current exclusive calendar slots, potentially resulting in the scheduling of domestic league matches in mid-week and scheduling of UEFA club competitions matches on weekends.
Possible adaptations of the 2020/21 UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds in case of late completion of the 2019/20 sporting season, i.e. after 30 June 2020.
Wolves are currently sixth in the Premier League table and fighting to win the Europa League.
The update is also a significant one for Liverpool, who are close to winning their first league title in three decades.


birminghammail--2020-03-17--The brilliant story of Collymore's finest moment in a Villa shirt

On this day twenty-two years ago , Aston Villa faced an incredible task as they sought glory in the UEFA Cup , on a European night under Birmingham lights .
The mission for Villa was simple , in theory .
Score twice , and do not concede any further to La Liga giants Atletico Madrid .
Atletico had scored easily in the first leg in Madrid and held a strong one-nil lead heading into the away tie at Villa Park .
Any effort by the Spanish giants could swing the balance of the match beyond John Gregory 's side .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the performance of a lifetime from a jubilant home crowd , and maverick performances from an unlikely cast of characters assembled by Villa .
With nothing to lose , Villa strode onto the pitch amid sing-song from the faithful .
Bright-eyed youngster Lee Hendrie is one of the first out , staring into the Villa Park atmosphere with eyes open-wide , peering from the parameters of a heavy sweeping fringe .
Ian Taylor , on the right of the midfield above a structured defensive three , is the elder statesmen of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even the manager , Gregory , is barely into his forties .
There is also a ghost on the pitch .
Twenty five year-old Ugo Ehiogu was greeted with the now sombre three-letter chant .
Kick-off brings a cauldron of noise , as the Villa faithful - seemingly helpless yet strong in voice - vent at the opposition .
Atletico take the ball , play it back and are chased by strikers Dwight Yorke and Savo Milosevic , before playing it long .
Shortly after a display of nerves sets the tone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball that seemed to be heading towards the grasp of his goalkeeper , Mark Bosnich .
Within thirty seconds , the nature of the match , the divination of an end result became clear .
Villa , the home side , were forced under pressure and had become their own worst enemy , offering the opposition space , time and a set-piece amid swelling nerves and intense pressure .
The corner fell to bodies in the box and bounced out - with Villa fans settling into comfort , realising that early errors had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The opening of the match had provided supporters with a full buffet of footballing emotion , without a goal being scored .
It became quickly apparent that Villa Park was in for a long , long evening .
Villa were in for a bombardment .
Atletico lofted the ball over , played it through .
They headed wide and shot from long range .
They flicked through the manual to find options - hidden in the rules - of breaking down Gregory 's team .
With every inch of pitch Hendrie found throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ belief , with sizeable roars edging him on - daring him to find the path to a Villa goal .
Every single crumb of a Villa chance was greeted with the crescendo of optimism .
A Milosevic flick , a Hendrie burst , a Yorke lob , a sweet Joachim ballet , or a Mark Draper one-two .
Atletico 's mastery of the 'dark arts ' did n't seize up the Villa machine - with hatred pouring from the stands whenever a player in Madrid colours chanced to catch a heel , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Agonisingly , Atletico found a way to double their aggregate lead with a precious away goal .
A wild searching pass from Kiko dropped deliciously in the box , and Villa 's defensive response left a wide open avenue for Caminero to slot home , sending a small section into raptures .
The ball had hit Ehiogu on the turn , and in Bosnich 's attempt to rush out Caminero found room to shoot .
Villa returned to the centre circle , with commentator Jonathan Pearce underlining their trudge back as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led , 2-0 , with an away goal stowed away .
Somehow , the Villans would need to find three goals - and the crowd was intent on helping them .
Villa responded quickly , with half-chances falling to Taylor and Yorke , with voices bursting at every single chance that opened up .
When the Spaniards attempted to play on the floor , Villa Park revelled in mocking delight - erupting when Staunton , Taylor , Southgate and Ehiogu thundered through passing lanes to intercept .
Every Atletico delivery was returned , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheers from the stands as though the opposition was headlining a night at the Apollo .
Villa entered the break down , and almost out - but you could n't guess that from the on-pitch effort and the volume bleeding onto the pitch from the stands .
Stan Collymore , returning from injury was brought onto the pitch as relief for the battling Milosevic while Fernando Nélson was brought on for Mark Draper , whose bag of tricks had exhausted itself 50 minutes into the game .
Collymore , costing over £7 million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - was as good as the focus of Villa Park .
While Nélson jogged onto the pitch , Collymore dared to sprint into action from the get-go , barking instructions out to-and-fro from the second he emerged onto the field .
The tie hung on a knife edge .
Villa 's attacking intent made way for defensive vulnerability .
Hearts fled into mouths when the usually stout Southgate erred to give Atletico a free shot on goal - while Villa 's own shot from Dwight Yorke demanded the full attention of Molina in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the striker left him grinning with himself , getting the crowd back on their feet .
He then rattled the bar .
With twenty minutes remaining , Villa seemed bemused - how could they break down this team without sacrificing another away goal ?
How could they bend the will of the crowd into tangible on-pitch action ?
A flustered Collymore was beaten to a rolling ball , and Atletico took another goal kick to bleed time .
As it returned , Southgate stepped into midfield to let fly with a trebuchet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a spritely Hendrie , leaping into action to cushion the clearance and drive forward .
With a brain full of quick-thinking wonder , Hendrie tapped towards Joachim who released the ball into the path of a surging Ian Taylor , with the steward of this Villa team bursting the bubble that had been inflating all game .
All game long , fans had wanted a goal and now they had it .
Taylor almost refused to get carried away , but could n't help a leaping roar .
`` Now , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tempting fate .
Hendrie charged down a shot , driving into open space into the path of a demanding Collymore .
The striker received the ball , tucked inside , and with a sweet-science , slammed home a top-corner effort that left Atletico reeling just as Pearce urged him on to shoot from the gantry .
The ball was rolling back into the net as Pearce finished his though , with Collymore wheeling away into the Holte End , begging the crowd to raise their already ear-splitting volume .
All the commentator @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and over , and over .
Collymore marched towards the fans , with the team on his back - still demanding more and more and more from the crowd .
They played their part , and he played his .
An avatar of Villa Park atmosphere marching across the field .
A general , a maverick dynamo .
Villa were unable to find a third goal - the one that would send them through - but it almost hardly mattered .
The statement was made , the applause rang out , Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left dreaming of the future .
Hendrie , a boy-wonder .
Collymore , with the weight of the world on his shoulders .
Ehiogu - a picture of youthful strength .
Taylor , the figurehead of an expectant team and fanbase and Southgate , a steward .
Amongst others , these players ; with skill , goals and blood-and-thunder effort had etched themselves into folklore with one brilliant night under the lights .
Matches like this are lost in the glory of competition .
Players without massive goal tallies , or the ability @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Everyday heroes and legends , who for a night , can bring giants to a standstill .
It doesn ’ t just need to be about winning though , sometimes it can just be about making a name for yourself .
Glory needn ’ t be about victory .

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On this day twenty-two years ago, Aston Villa faced an incredible task as they sought glory in the UEFA Cup, on a European night under Birmingham lights.
The mission for Villa was simple, in theory.
Score twice, and do not concede any further to La Liga giants Atletico Madrid.
Atletico had scored easily in the first leg in Madrid and held a strong one-nil lead heading into the away tie at Villa Park. Any effort by the Spanish giants could swing the balance of the match beyond John Gregory's side.
However, Atletico weren’t counting on the performance of a lifetime from a jubilant home crowd, and maverick performances from an unlikely cast of characters assembled by Villa.
With nothing to lose, Villa strode onto the pitch amid sing-song from the faithful.
Bright-eyed youngster Lee Hendrie is one of the first out, staring into the Villa Park atmosphere with eyes open-wide, peering from the parameters of a heavy sweeping fringe.
Ian Taylor, on the right of the midfield above a structured defensive three, is the elder statesmen of a fairly young side at twenty nine - even the manager, Gregory, is barely into his forties.
There is also a ghost on the pitch. Twenty five year-old Ugo Ehiogu was greeted with the now sombre three-letter chant.
"UGO! UGO! UGO!"
Kick-off brings a cauldron of noise, as the Villa faithful - seemingly helpless yet strong in voice - vent at the opposition. Atletico take the ball, play it back and are chased by strikers Dwight Yorke and Savo Milosevic, before playing it long. Shortly after a display of nerves sets the tone, as Ehiogu throws himself needlessly at a ball that seemed to be heading towards the grasp of his goalkeeper, Mark Bosnich.
Within thirty seconds, the nature of the match, the divination of an end result became clear. Villa, the home side, were forced under pressure and had become their own worst enemy, offering the opposition space, time and a set-piece amid swelling nerves and intense pressure.
The corner fell to bodies in the box and bounced out - with Villa fans settling into comfort, realising that early errors hadn't damned them to a defeat.
Game on?
The opening of the match had provided supporters with a full buffet of footballing emotion, without a goal being scored. It became quickly apparent that Villa Park was in for a long, long evening.
Villa were in for a bombardment. Atletico lofted the ball over, played it through. They headed wide and shot from long range. They flicked through the manual to find options - hidden in the rules - of breaking down Gregory's team.
With every inch of pitch Hendrie found throughout the first-half, the crowd grew in belief, with sizeable roars edging him on - daring him to find the path to a Villa goal. Every single crumb of a Villa chance was greeted with the crescendo of optimism. A Milosevic flick, a Hendrie burst, a Yorke lob, a sweet Joachim ballet, or a Mark Draper one-two.
Atletico's mastery of the 'dark arts' didn't seize up the Villa machine - with hatred pouring from the stands whenever a player in Madrid colours chanced to catch a heel, or kick the ball away from a set-piece.
Agonisingly, Atletico found a way to double their aggregate lead with a precious away goal. A wild searching pass from Kiko dropped deliciously in the box, and Villa's defensive response left a wide open avenue for Caminero to slot home, sending a small section into raptures. The ball had hit Ehiogu on the turn, and in Bosnich's attempt to rush out Caminero found room to shoot.
Villa returned to the centre circle, with commentator Jonathan Pearce underlining their trudge back as the 'nightmare scenario' for Villa. Atletico led, 2-0, with an away goal stowed away.
Somehow, the Villans would need to find three goals - and the crowd was intent on helping them. Villa responded quickly, with half-chances falling to Taylor and Yorke, with voices bursting at every single chance that opened up.
When the Spaniards attempted to play on the floor, Villa Park revelled in mocking delight - erupting when Staunton, Taylor, Southgate and Ehiogu thundered through passing lanes to intercept. Every Atletico delivery was returned, viciously, back to sender, amid cheers from the stands as though the opposition was headlining a night at the Apollo.
Villa entered the break down, and almost out - but you couldn't guess that from the on-pitch effort and the volume bleeding onto the pitch from the stands.
Stan Collymore, returning from injury was brought onto the pitch as relief for the battling Milosevic while Fernando Nélson was brought on for Mark Draper, whose bag of tricks had exhausted itself 50 minutes into the game.
Collymore, costing over £7 million pounds - and having bagged seven goals - was as good as the focus of Villa Park. While Nélson jogged onto the pitch, Collymore dared to sprint into action from the get-go, barking instructions out to-and-fro from the second he emerged onto the field.
The tie hung on a knife edge. Villa's attacking intent made way for defensive vulnerability. Hearts fled into mouths when the usually stout Southgate erred to give Atletico a free shot on goal - while Villa's own shot from Dwight Yorke demanded the full attention of Molina in goal. A quick turn and shot from the striker left him grinning with himself, getting the crowd back on their feet. He then rattled the bar.
With twenty minutes remaining, Villa seemed bemused - how could they break down this team without sacrificing another away goal? How could they bend the will of the crowd into tangible on-pitch action? A flustered Collymore was beaten to a rolling ball, and Atletico took another goal kick to bleed time.
As it returned, Southgate stepped into midfield to let fly with a trebuchet foot. The bouncing effort was met by a spritely Hendrie, leaping into action to cushion the clearance and drive forward. With a brain full of quick-thinking wonder, Hendrie tapped towards Joachim who released the ball into the path of a surging Ian Taylor, with the steward of this Villa team bursting the bubble that had been inflating all game.
All game long, fans had wanted a goal and now they had it. Taylor almost refused to get carried away, but couldn't help a leaping roar.
"Now, is the miracle on?" dared Pearce, tempting fate.
Then, Villa found a second.
Hendrie charged down a shot, driving into open space into the path of a demanding Collymore. The striker received the ball, tucked inside, and with a sweet-science, slammed home a top-corner effort that left Atletico reeling just as Pearce urged him on to shoot from the gantry.
The ball was rolling back into the net as Pearce finished his though, with Collymore wheeling away into the Holte End, begging the crowd to raise their already ear-splitting volume. All the commentator could do was repeat the name over, and over, and over.
"Stan Collymore! Stan Collymore! Stan! The! Man!"
Collymore marched towards the fans, with the team on his back - still demanding more and more and more from the crowd.
They played their part, and he played his. An avatar of Villa Park atmosphere marching across the field. A general, a maverick dynamo.
Villa were unable to find a third goal - the one that would send them through - but it almost hardly mattered. The statement was made, the applause rang out, Villa fans deafened the final whistle and were left dreaming of the future.
Hendrie, a boy-wonder. Collymore, with the weight of the world on his shoulders. Ehiogu - a picture of youthful strength. Taylor, the figurehead of an expectant team and fanbase and Southgate, a steward.
Amongst others, these players; with skill, goals and blood-and-thunder effort had etched themselves into folklore with one brilliant night under the lights.
Matches like this are lost in the glory of competition. Players without massive goal tallies, or the ability for on-pitch wizardry are missing the fog. Everyday heroes and legends, who for a night, can bring giants to a standstill.
It doesn’t just need to be about winning though, sometimes it can just be about making a name for yourself. Glory needn’t be about victory.


birminghammail--2020-03-17--What city's devastated pub landlords make of Boris Johnson's coronavirus message

Gutted pub landlords say they fear for the future of some of the city 's landmark boozers after Boris Johnson urged people to stay away to halt the spread of Covid-19 .
City centre pubs The Old Joint Stock and The Wellington and Moseley boozer The Fighting Cocks all spoke of their anguish at the downturn in trade triggered by the coronavirus outbreak .
Guy Ward , at The Fighting Cocks , in Moseley , said his team of 25 staff had taken a series of steps to ensure drinkers were safe - including going cashless to avoid exchanging money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaning regularly , and social distancing rules .
But the latest guidance from the Prime Minister had left them 'devastated . '
`` We still have people coming in now - people love the pub as a place to meet friends .
We are doing all we can to mitigate the effects and make people feel safe , but the messages coming out from the Government are very confusing .
They should say either close or open but this is a horrible halfway point .
`` We have loyal customers but people are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mother 's Day on Sunday which is traditionally a very busy day for us - I have rang around and a party of seven have cancelled because they have over 70s in their group , we expect others to follow .
We are honouring all deposits .
We are taking every possible step to ensure infection does not spread . ''
Prime Minister Mr Johnson issued stringent advice on how the UK should deal with coronavirus yesterday .
( Monday March 16 ) He said that by the weekend , groups particularly vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at home for 12 weeks .
`` In a few days time , by this coming weekend , it will be necessary to go further and to ensure that those with the most serious health conditions are largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks .
`` Again , the reason for doing this in the next few days rather than earlier or later is that this is going to be very disruptive for people who have such conditions . ''
He said people should start working from home `` where they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ avoid pubs , clubs , theatres and other such social venues , '' he said .
Then earlier today the PM and his Chancellor Rishi Sunak offered some succour for pubs and other commercial properties .
Business rates – taxes paid on commercial properties – will be scrapped this year for all companies in the retail , leisure and hospitality sectors .
“ Every single shop , pub , theatre , music venue , restaurant… will pay no business rates for 12 months ” , said Sunak at Tuesday 's media briefing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £25,000 would be made to companies to help them bridge through the period of turbulence .
Sunak said : “ This is a comprehensive , coordinated and coherent response to what is a serious and evolving economic situation .
These are only the first steps.
” He said he would set out further steps in the coming days , and that he was holding talks with unions and business groups to develop a form of employment support to help protect jobs and incomes .
For Tom Brown , manager at real ale icon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there 's already been a noticeable downturn in drinkers and that 's expected to worsen .
`` People are nervous .
We are still seeing a lot of regular faces but things are definitely slow .
It is worrying . ''
At the nearby Old Joint Stock pub and theatre , the coronavirus outbreak has already caused the cancellation of every one of the pending theatre shows held upstairs .
Manager Auda Matuleviciute said staff were `` cleaning non stop '' to ensure public confidence but there had been a `` massive hit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is understandable that people are worried but we are doing everything possible - this latest comment will make it very hard . ''
Emma McClarkin , chief executive of the British Beer and Pubs Association , said the picture being painted by pubs in Birmingham was being played out across the country .
`` The severity of the crisis is now impacting every pub in the country , causing devastation .
The very future of thousands of pubs is at stake . ''

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Gutted pub landlords say they fear for the future of some of the city's landmark boozers after Boris Johnson urged people to stay away to halt the spread of Covid-19.
City centre pubs The Old Joint Stock and The Wellington and Moseley boozer The Fighting Cocks all spoke of their anguish at the downturn in trade triggered by the coronavirus outbreak.
Guy Ward, at The Fighting Cocks, in Moseley, said his team of 25 staff had taken a series of steps to ensure drinkers were safe - including going cashless to avoid exchanging money, round the clock cleaning, steam cleaning regularly, and social distancing rules.
But the latest guidance from the Prime Minister had left them 'devastated.'
(Image: Birmingham Live)
"We still have people coming in now - people love the pub as a place to meet friends. We are doing all we can to mitigate the effects and make people feel safe, but the messages coming out from the Government are very confusing. They should say either close or open but this is a horrible halfway point.
"We have loyal customers but people are worried, understandably.
"We have Mother's Day on Sunday which is traditionally a very busy day for us - I have rang around and a party of seven have cancelled because they have over 70s in their group, we expect others to follow. We are honouring all deposits. We are taking every possible step to ensure infection does not spread."
Prime Minister Mr Johnson issued stringent advice on how the UK should deal with coronavirus yesterday. (Monday March 16)
He said that by the weekend, groups particularly vulnerable to Covid-19 will be asked to stay at home for 12 weeks. "In a few days time, by this coming weekend, it will be necessary to go further and to ensure that those with the most serious health conditions are largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks.
"Again, the reason for doing this in the next few days rather than earlier or later is that this is going to be very disruptive for people who have such conditions."
He said people should start working from home "where they possibly can".
"You should avoid pubs, clubs, theatres and other such social venues," he said.
(Image: Nick Wilkinson / BirminghamLive)
Then earlier today the PM and his Chancellor Rishi Sunak offered some succour for pubs and other commercial properties.
Business rates – taxes paid on commercial properties – will be scrapped this year for all companies in the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors. “Every single shop, pub, theatre, music venue, restaurant… will pay no business rates for 12 months”, said Sunak at Tuesday's media briefing. (March 17)
Cash grants worth £25,000 would be made to companies to help them bridge through the period of turbulence.
Sunak said: “This is a comprehensive, coordinated and coherent response to what is a serious and evolving economic situation. These are only the first steps.”
He said he would set out further steps in the coming days, and that he was holding talks with unions and business groups to develop a form of employment support to help protect jobs and incomes.
(Image: Birmingham Mail)
For Tom Brown, manager at real ale icon The Wellington in the city centre, there's already been a noticeable downturn in drinkers and that's expected to worsen.
"People are nervous. We are still seeing a lot of regular faces but things are definitely slow. It is worrying."
At the nearby Old Joint Stock pub and theatre, the coronavirus outbreak has already caused the cancellation of every one of the pending theatre shows held upstairs.
Manager Auda Matuleviciute said staff were "cleaning non stop" to ensure public confidence but there had been a "massive hit" in takings last week. "It is understandable that people are worried but we are doing everything possible - this latest comment will make it very hard."
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pubs Association, said the picture being painted by pubs in Birmingham was being played out across the country.
"The severity of the crisis is now impacting every pub in the country, causing devastation. The very future of thousands of pubs is at stake."


birminghammail--2020-03-17--Johnson pledges to act like 'war-time government'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged 'extreme ' measures in acting 'like any war-time government ' doing 'anything it takes to support our economy ' .
Speaking in the government briefing at 5pm on March 17 , he said the UK 'must stop the disease spreading to a point where it overwhelms our NHS . '
New measures revealed today included greater support for NHS staff , better data analysis , more testing of drugs to help treat severe cases and support for millions of businesses and tens of millions of families and individuals in coming months , adding : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes . ''
Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised government intervention 'on a scale unimaginable only a few weeks ago ' and has put together a £330 billion package , which includes a three month mortgage holiday for those in need , cash grants and business rates holidays .
Boris Johnson said that coronavirus is 'so dangerous and so infectious that without drastic measures to check its progress it would overwhelm any health system in the world ' .
He did , however , reiterate that the steps announced in yesterday 's briefing - social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants - will 'have an effect on the spread of the disease . '
This comes after it has been announced that an additional 14 people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus in England , bringing the total number to 69 .
He added : `` I stress although the measures are extreme , we may well have to go further and faster .
`` And we must act like any war-time government and do anything it takes to support our economy . ''
Earlier today , it was revealed that there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK , reaching 1,950 - up 407 in the past 24 hours .
As of 9am on Tuesday 50,442 people were tested for coronavirus in the UK and 48,492 tested negative .
He also tried to reassure people by adding : `` Yes , this enemy can be deadly , but it is also beatable .
`` And we know how to beat it and we know if as a country we follow the scientific advice ... we know that we will beat it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and scrupulously we can follow scientific advice given , the better we 'll be able to protect our NHS and the more lives we can save and the quicker we 'll get through this and the more likely we will bounce back . ''
`` We are going to do whatever it takes . ''

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged 'extreme' measures in acting 'like any war-time government' doing 'anything it takes to support our economy'.
Speaking in the government briefing at 5pm on March 17, he said the UK 'must stop the disease spreading to a point where it overwhelms our NHS.'
New measures revealed today included greater support for NHS staff, better data analysis, more testing of drugs to help treat severe cases and support for millions of businesses and tens of millions of families and individuals in coming months, adding: "This government will do whatever it takes."
Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised government intervention 'on a scale unimaginable only a few weeks ago' and has put together a £330 billion package, which includes a three month mortgage holiday for those in need, cash grants and business rates holidays.
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Boris Johnson said that coronavirus is 'so dangerous and so infectious that without drastic measures to check its progress it would overwhelm any health system in the world'.
He did, however, reiterate that the steps announced in yesterday's briefing - social distancing and avoiding pubs, clubs and restaurants - will 'have an effect on the spread of the disease.'
This comes after it has been announced that an additional 14 people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus in England, bringing the total number to 69.
He added: "I stress although the measures are extreme, we may well have to go further and faster.
"And we must act like any war-time government and do anything it takes to support our economy."
Earlier today, it was revealed that there had been a 26 per cent rise in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK, reaching 1,950 - up 407 in the past 24 hours.
As of 9am on Tuesday 50,442 people were tested for coronavirus in the UK and 48,492 tested negative.
He also tried to reassure people by adding: "Yes, this enemy can be deadly, but it is also beatable.
"And we know how to beat it and we know if as a country we follow the scientific advice... we know that we will beat it.
"The more zealously, meticulously and scrupulously we can follow scientific advice given, the better we'll be able to protect our NHS and the more lives we can save and the quicker we'll get through this and the more likely we will bounce back."
"We are going to do whatever it takes."


birminghammail--2020-03-17--Tamworth primary school closes due to suspected coronavirus case

A primary school in Tamworth will be shut for the rest of the week due to a suspected coronavirus case .
Lakeside Primary School in Leyland Road , Glascote announced the news today ( Tuesday ) that it would shut for a clean and re-open next Monday .
A statement reads : `` We have received notice of a suspected confirmation of coronavirus .
As a precautionary measure , we have decided to close school for the rest of the week to ensure a thorough clean of the site .
The school shall reopen to all on Monday , March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if your child is not showing signs of coronavirus ( a temperature above 37.8 degrees and/or a new and persistent cough ) please could you ensure that your child comes back into school .
However , if they are , then could parents please follow government guidelines and keep children at home for 14 days .
`` During the school closure period , if anyone needs to contact the school , please can you do so via the school office email address : office @ lakeside.staffs.sch.uk .
`` Learning tasks will be set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to access from Thursday .
Please use the Learning tab on the website followed by your child 's year group to access the instructions for learning .
Remember , links to eLearning websites will be found on the Parents tab followed by Resources .
`` If you need to speak to your class teacher regarding aspects of your child 's learning , please use the email address that was sent out last week . ''
Last week we reported how St Gabriel ’ s School and pre-school in Wilnecote Lane , Belgrave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 9 after a staff member was said to have been confirmed as a positive case re-opened last Friday following a `` thorough '' deep clean .
Landau Forte Academy Amington was completely closed last weekend for cleaning while Two Rivers Primary was closed yesterday and Friday .

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A primary school in Tamworth will be shut for the rest of the week due to a suspected coronavirus case.
Lakeside Primary School in Leyland Road, Glascote announced the news today (Tuesday) that it would shut for a clean and re-open next Monday.
A statement reads: "We have received notice of a suspected confirmation of coronavirus. As a precautionary measure, we have decided to close school for the rest of the week to ensure a thorough clean of the site. The school shall reopen to all on Monday, March 23.
"We remind parents that if your child is not showing signs of coronavirus (a temperature above 37.8 degrees and/or a new and persistent cough) please could you ensure that your child comes back into school. However, if they are, then could parents please follow government guidelines and keep children at home for 14 days.
"During the school closure period, if anyone needs to contact the school, please can you do so via the school office email address: office@lakeside.staffs.sch.uk.
"Learning tasks will be set for your child which you shall be able to access from Thursday. Please use the Learning tab on the website followed by your child's year group to access the instructions for learning. Remember, links to eLearning websites will be found on the Parents tab followed by Resources.
"If you need to speak to your class teacher regarding aspects of your child's learning, please use the email address that was sent out last week."
Last week we reported how St Gabriel’s School and pre-school in Wilnecote Lane, Belgrave which had been shut from Monday, March 9 after a staff member was said to have been confirmed as a positive case re-opened last Friday following a "thorough" deep clean.
Landau Forte Academy Amington was completely closed last weekend for cleaning while Two Rivers Primary was closed yesterday and Friday.


birminghammail--2020-03-17--Raul Jimenez transfer: What we know and what's been said

Raul Jimenez ’ s future will certainly come under the microscope this summer after another stellar season with Wolverhampton Wanderers .
Mexico international Jimenez has scored 22 goals this season and 13 of those have arrived in 29 Premier League appearances to put him amongst the golden boot chasers .
The 28-year-old has become one of the most sought after strikers in Europe and Wolves face a fight to keep hold of him once the transfer window opens .
Who has been linked ?
Who hasn ’ t !
?
Almost all of the premier clubs in England have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
Manchester United have been most prominently linked with the striker and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has publicly admitted to being a fan .
Speaking after Wolves ’ draw at Old Trafford in February Solskjaer namechecked Jimenez when asked which of Nuno ’ s players he fears most .
“ ( Adama ) Traore and Jimenez are always difficult to play against , ” he said .
“ They are very good players.
” Jimenez has also been heavily linked with north London duo Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur , both of whom are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ table .
What has Jimenez said ?
Before Christmas Jimenez admitted the prospect of making a blockbuster transfer wouldn ’ t scare him , and detailed conversations with his father about a move to one of England ’ s established ‘ Big Six ’ .
Speaking to Spanish newspaper Marca about the possibility of moving for a huge €100million fee , the striker said : “ For a Mexican player , or for a Mexican , it would be almost impossible , perhaps because of the kind of mentality in Mexico .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not so good ’ , whether ‘ he is worth it ’ … But if someone pays that amount of money for someone it is because he is worth it .
“ Sometimes the amounts are stratospheric but I think football has changed a lot , and it can be achieved .
For me it would be an extra motivation to know that I have to give more of myself , back-up what they are paying for you and continue giving things to talk about .
`` It doesn ’ t scare @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve always dreamed of , it has always been my life .
Therefore , if it happens , it would be an important motivation to carry out such a transfer.
” He added : “ The other day , I was talking with my dad and he said : ‘ If some of the top six teams wanted to sign you , where would you go ?
’ “ I said : ‘ But now I ’ m in the fifth !
’ [ laughs ] I am on top of several teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m great here .
Then , it would be to see the conditions , if it suits me , if it suits Wolves and the other team.
” What Nuno has said ?
Nuno is a man of very few words when it comes to individual players , but even he has acknowledged Jimenez ’ s brilliance this season .
The Portuguese has time and time again explained how Wolves are ‘ very happy with Raul ’ .
Asked about United ’ s interest in Jimenez after an FA Cup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nuno said : “ This is the first time I heard it .
Ole didn ’ t mention anything about that .
The transfer window is open .
When it is open anything can happen .
We are delighted to have Raul.
” How much is Jimenez worth ?
A player is only worth what another club is prepared to pay for him but in Jimenez ’ s case you get the sense that could be quite a lot of money .
Strikers who consistently score goals at the highest level are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wolves can expect to earn a pretty penny if they decide to sell Jimenez .
Wolves paid £32.6million to acquire Jimenez permanently from Benfica 12 months ago and , according to transfermarkt , he ’ s now worth £45million .
That makes him the most valuable Mexican player in the world , though CIES Football Observatory puts Jimenez ’ s value closer to £50million .
Either way , all the power lies with Wolves heading into the summer .

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Raul Jimenez’s future will certainly come under the microscope this summer after another stellar season with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Mexico international Jimenez has scored 22 goals this season and 13 of those have arrived in 29 Premier League appearances to put him amongst the golden boot chasers.
The 28-year-old has become one of the most sought after strikers in Europe and Wolves face a fight to keep hold of him once the transfer window opens.
Who has been linked?
Who hasn’t!? Almost all of the premier clubs in England have been linked with Jimenez over the past few months.
Manchester United have been most prominently linked with the striker and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has publicly admitted to being a fan.
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Speaking after Wolves’ draw at Old Trafford in February Solskjaer namechecked Jimenez when asked which of Nuno’s players he fears most.
“(Adama) Traore and Jimenez are always difficult to play against,” he said. “They are very good players.”
Jimenez has also been heavily linked with north London duo Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, both of whom are currently beneath Wolves in the Premier League table.
What has Jimenez said?
Before Christmas Jimenez admitted the prospect of making a blockbuster transfer wouldn’t scare him, and detailed conversations with his father about a move to one of England’s established ‘Big Six’.
Speaking to Spanish newspaper Marca about the possibility of moving for a huge €100million fee, the striker said: “For a Mexican player, or for a Mexican, it would be almost impossible, perhaps because of the kind of mentality in Mexico.
"It will be said that ‘he is not so good’, whether ‘he is worth it’… But if someone pays that amount of money for someone it is because he is worth it.
“Sometimes the amounts are stratospheric but I think football has changed a lot, and it can be achieved. For me it would be an extra motivation to know that I have to give more of myself, back-up what they are paying for you and continue giving things to talk about.
"It doesn’t scare me. Football is something I’ve always dreamed of, it has always been my life. Therefore, if it happens, it would be an important motivation to carry out such a transfer.”
He added: “The other day, I was talking with my dad and he said: ‘If some of the top six teams wanted to sign you, where would you go?’
“I said: ‘But now I’m in the fifth!’ [laughs] I am on top of several teams that are considered ‘top six’. I’m great here. Then, it would be to see the conditions, if it suits me, if it suits Wolves and the other team.”
What Nuno has said?
Nuno is a man of very few words when it comes to individual players, but even he has acknowledged Jimenez’s brilliance this season.
The Portuguese has time and time again explained how Wolves are ‘very happy with Raul’.
Asked about United’s interest in Jimenez after an FA Cup tie between the two clubs at Molineux, Nuno said: “This is the first time I heard it. Ole didn’t mention anything about that. The transfer window is open. When it is open anything can happen. We are delighted to have Raul.”
How much is Jimenez worth?
A player is only worth what another club is prepared to pay for him but in Jimenez’s case you get the sense that could be quite a lot of money.
Strikers who consistently score goals at the highest level are transferred for extraordinary sums of money and Wolves can expect to earn a pretty penny if they decide to sell Jimenez.
Wolves paid £32.6million to acquire Jimenez permanently from Benfica 12 months ago and, according to transfermarkt, he’s now worth £45million.
That makes him the most valuable Mexican player in the world, though CIES Football Observatory puts Jimenez’s value closer to £50million.
Either way, all the power lies with Wolves heading into the summer.


birminghammail--2020-03-17--Some city schools shut amid 'increasing staff absences'

Two Birmingham schools have announced partial or full closures due to staff shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Faced with increasing staff absences , Erdington Academy will shut its doors to all students on Wednesday , March 18 .
As it stands , the closure will only remain in place on Wednesday , although this will be reviewed .
Meanwhile , Solihull 's Arden Academy will stagger closures - with the school shutting to Years 8 , 9 , 10 and 12 from tomorrow , Wednesday , March 18 .
Students in Years 7 , 11 and 13 should attend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be closed to them from Thursday , March 19 .
Their closure is expected to remain in place until Easter , with the Academy hoping to welcome students back .
A letter to parents at Erdington Academy read : `` In consultation with the CEO of the Fairfax Multi Academy Trust , the Senior Team and I have had to make the difficult decision to partially close Erdington Academy based on the safe levels of staffing required to ensure student safety .
`` We are prioritising keeping the academy open to year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The partial closure will remain in place for Wednesday , March 18 only at this stage and will be reviewed rapidly changing national landscape .
`` As Head of Academy , I sincerely appreciate these are difficult times , but rest assured student safety is our highest priority .
`` Thank you in anticipation for your support in maintaining some sort of 'normal ' school routines and enouraging your children to undertake the work set by teachers , via Show My Homework in order to ensure they continue to make good academic progress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and carers at Arden Academy read : `` Regrettably , due to increasing staff absences brought about by recommended coronavirus related isolations , we have taken the decision to close school to students in Years 8 , 9 , 10 and 12 from tomorrow , Wednesday , March 18 .
`` For students in Years 7 , 11 and 13 , they should attend school as usual tomorrow , but school will be closed to them from Thursday , March 19 .
`` The closures are currently until Easter , however we will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to confirm the position for week commencing April 20 , when we hope to welcome students back . ''
Meanwhile over in Tamworth , a primary school has closed for the rest of the week due to a suspected case of coronavirus .
Lakeside Primary School in Leyland Road , Glascote announced the news today ( Tuesday ) that it would shut for a clean and re-open next Monday .
A statement reads : `` We have received notice of a suspected confirmation of coronavirus .
As a precautionary measure , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the week to ensure a thorough clean of the site .
The school shall reopen to all on Monday , March 23 .
`` We remind parents that if your child is not showing signs of coronavirus ( a temperature above 37.8 degrees and/or a new and persistent cough ) please could you ensure that your child comes back into school .
However , if they are , then could parents please follow government guidelines and keep children at home for 14 days . ''
The majority of schools across Birmingham the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government 's scientific advisers said that may change in the future .
In a press conference about coronavirus on Monday March 16 , Boris Johnson said : `` Our objective is to delay and flatten the peak of the epidemic by bringing forward the right measures at the right time , so that we minimise suffering and save lives .
And everything we do is based scrupulously on the best scientific advice .
`` Last week we asked everyone to stay at home if you had one of two key symptoms : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuous cough .
`` Today , we need to go further , because according to SAGE [ the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ] it looks as though we ’ re now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve .
And without drastic action , cases could double every 5 or 6 days . ''

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Two Birmingham schools have announced partial or full closures due to staff shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Faced with increasing staff absences, Erdington Academy will shut its doors to all students in Years 8 and 9 on Wednesday, March 18.
As it stands, the closure will only remain in place on Wednesday, although this will be reviewed.
Meanwhile, Solihull's Arden Academy will stagger closures - with the school shutting to Years 8, 9, 10 and 12 from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18.
Students in Years 7, 11 and 13 should attend school as usual tomorrow, but school will be closed to them from Thursday, March 19.
Their closure is expected to remain in place until Easter, with the Academy hoping to welcome students back.
A letter to parents at Erdington Academy read: "In consultation with the CEO of the Fairfax Multi Academy Trust, the Senior Team and I have had to make the difficult decision to partially close Erdington Academy based on the safe levels of staffing required to ensure student safety.
"We are prioritising keeping the academy open to year groups that have forthcoming examinations.
"The partial closure will remain in place for Wednesday, March 18 only at this stage and will be reviewed rapidly changing national landscape.
"As Head of Academy, I sincerely appreciate these are difficult times, but rest assured student safety is our highest priority.
"Thank you in anticipation for your support in maintaining some sort of 'normal' school routines and enouraging your children to undertake the work set by teachers, via Show My Homework in order to ensure they continue to make good academic progress."
And a letter to parents and carers at Arden Academy read: "Regrettably, due to increasing staff absences brought about by recommended coronavirus related isolations, we have taken the decision to close school to students in Years 8, 9, 10 and 12 from tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18.
"For students in Years 7, 11 and 13, they should attend school as usual tomorrow, but school will be closed to them from Thursday, March 19.
"The closures are currently until Easter, however we will communicate with you again before this time to confirm the position for week commencing April 20, when we hope to welcome students back."
Meanwhile over in Tamworth, a primary school has closed for the rest of the week due to a suspected case of coronavirus.
Lakeside Primary School in Leyland Road, Glascote announced the news today (Tuesday) that it would shut for a clean and re-open next Monday.
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A statement reads: "We have received notice of a suspected confirmation of coronavirus. As a precautionary measure, we have decided to close school for the rest of the week to ensure a thorough clean of the site. The school shall reopen to all on Monday, March 23.
"We remind parents that if your child is not showing signs of coronavirus (a temperature above 37.8 degrees and/or a new and persistent cough) please could you ensure that your child comes back into school. However, if they are, then could parents please follow government guidelines and keep children at home for 14 days."
The majority of schools across Birmingham the the wider region remain open, but the Government's scientific advisers said that may change in the future.
In a press conference about coronavirus on Monday March 16, Boris Johnson said: "Our objective is to delay and flatten the peak of the epidemic by bringing forward the right measures at the right time, so that we minimise suffering and save lives. And everything we do is based scrupulously on the best scientific advice.
"Last week we asked everyone to stay at home if you had one of two key symptoms: a high temperature or a new and continuous cough.
"Today, we need to go further, because according to SAGE [the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies] it looks as though we’re now approaching the fast growth part of the upward curve. And without drastic action, cases could double every 5 or 6 days."
*This article has been updated to clarify Erdington Academy has not completely closed as of March 18. We sincerely apologise for any disruption this may have caused.