birminghammail--2020-03-26--FIFA's major transfer window talks that affect Birmingham City

FIFA are considering the possibility of changing the dates of this summer ’ s transfer window because of the coronavirus outbreak .
Elite-level football right across Europe has come to a halt in recent weeks as the outbreak of COVID-19 has swept its way across the globe , causing mass panic and chaos to multiple countries .
In England , the situation is no different , as all football has been suspended until April 30 , at the earliest , as the country looks to try and slow down the spread of the virus .
Should the campaign resume at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely at this moment in time due to the severity of the virus , it could have implications on the future of this summer ’ s transfer window , with dates likely in need of changing due to when the current season will end .
At this moment in time , the men ’ s transfer window in England and Scotland will open for business on June 10 .
European football officials met on Tuesday to hold talks and still hope to finish their domestic season by June 30 .
Discussions have also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracts , as rules may be in need of changing due to the unprecedented situation that sport currently finds itself in .
A FIFA spokesperson told Sky Sports News : “ On March 18 the Bureau of the FIFA council decided to establish a FIFA-Confederations Working Group in response to COVID-19 .
“ This Working Group will assess the need for amendments or temporary dispensations to the FIFA regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players ’ to protect contracts for both players and clubs and adjusting player registration periods .
“ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conducted in consultation with all key stakeholders , including confederations , member associations , clubs , leagues and players.
” European football ’ s leagues and competitions are hopeful that they can finish the season by June 30 , following an opening round of talks earlier this week .
Clubs are under less of a strain to complete their domestic campaign because this summer ’ s European Championships have been cancelled .
The first conference call took place on Tuesday and included representatives from the European Club Association and the European Leagues , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and SPFL .

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FIFA are considering the possibility of changing the dates of this summer’s transfer window because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Elite-level football right across Europe has come to a halt in recent weeks as the outbreak of COVID-19 has swept its way across the globe, causing mass panic and chaos to multiple countries.
In England, the situation is no different, as all football has been suspended until April 30, at the earliest, as the country looks to try and slow down the spread of the virus.
Should the campaign resume at the end of April, which seems unlikely at this moment in time due to the severity of the virus, it could have implications on the future of this summer’s transfer window, with dates likely in need of changing due to when the current season will end.
At this moment in time, the men’s transfer window in England and Scotland will open for business on June 10.
European football officials met on Tuesday to hold talks and still hope to finish their domestic season by June 30.
Discussions have also been held in regards to players’ contracts, as rules may be in need of changing due to the unprecedented situation that sport currently finds itself in.
A FIFA spokesperson told Sky Sports News: “On March 18 the Bureau of the FIFA council decided to establish a FIFA-Confederations Working Group in response to COVID-19.
“This Working Group will assess the need for amendments or temporary dispensations to the FIFA regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players’ to protect contracts for both players and clubs and adjusting player registration periods.
“This work has already started and will be conducted in consultation with all key stakeholders, including confederations, member associations, clubs, leagues and players.”
European football’s leagues and competitions are hopeful that they can finish the season by June 30, following an opening round of talks earlier this week.
Clubs are under less of a strain to complete their domestic campaign because this summer’s European Championships have been cancelled.
The first conference call took place on Tuesday and included representatives from the European Club Association and the European Leagues, which includes the Premier League, EFL and SPFL.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Nurse who sobbed over bare supermarket now has coronavirus symptoms

An NHS worker who moved the nation with a heartbreaking plea to Brits urging them to stop bulk-buying now believes she has coronavirus .
As the Covid-19 outbreak spreads , Dawn Bilbrough has reportedly displayed symptoms of coronavirus .
She went viral last week with her heartbreaking message to the public to stop panic-buying .
Her comments came as supermarket shelves were stripped bare by Brits stockpiling items as the pandemic deepens across the country .
The nurse , who works on the frontline for the NHS , is aged 51 , and went viral after admitting she `` cried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her house , in York , Dawn today told ITV1 daytime favourite Good Morning Britain she was self-isolating .
She told Ben Shephard : `` It began with chest discomfort .
When I 'm doing anything round the house I feel breathless , ongoing nausea , persistent headaches .
`` I do believe I have COVID-19 but I have n't been tested so ca n't confirm . ''
She added : `` I ’ m quite fit and I work out , I have a strong immunity , but it 's floored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can ’ t do much .
I can identify with other people experiencing this now . ''
She said : `` Live everyone else working in health care at the moment there 's a lot of anxiety with what is going to be coming .
`` I just was n't expecting it .
I wanted to do a little bit of shopping ad go home and cook some food .
To find everything taken from the shelves , living in the UK , I felt very sad . ''
Dawn said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ say the cases are more and more each day .
`` My colleagues and friends are worried people in the UK are not taking this seriously .
`` People are going to die .
You need to stay indoors .
Protect the NHS .
Save lives . ''

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An NHS worker who moved the nation with a heartbreaking plea to Brits urging them to stop bulk-buying now believes she has coronavirus.
As the Covid-19 outbreak spreads, Dawn Bilbrough has reportedly displayed symptoms of coronavirus.
She went viral last week with her heartbreaking message to the public to stop panic-buying.
Her comments came as supermarket shelves were stripped bare by Brits stockpiling items as the pandemic deepens across the country.
The nurse, who works on the frontline for the NHS, is aged 51, and went viral after admitting she "cried" in a local store.
(Image: Dawn Bilbrough)
Speaking from her house, in York, Dawn today told ITV1 daytime favourite Good Morning Britain she was self-isolating.
She told Ben Shephard: "It began with chest discomfort. When I'm doing anything round the house I feel breathless, ongoing nausea, persistent headaches.
"I do believe I have COVID-19 but I haven't been tested so can't confirm."
She added: "I’m quite fit and I work out, I have a strong immunity, but it's floored me. I’m very lethargic and can’t do much. I can identify with other people experiencing this now."
She said: "Live everyone else working in health care at the moment there's a lot of anxiety with what is going to be coming.
"I just wasn't expecting it. I wanted to do a little bit of shopping ad go home and cook some food. To find everything taken from the shelves, living in the UK, I felt very sad."
Dawn said: "People I’ve spoken to say the cases are more and more each day.
"My colleagues and friends are worried people in the UK are not taking this seriously.
"People are going to die. You need to stay indoors. Protect the NHS. Save lives."


birminghammail--2020-03-26--FIFA's major transfer window talks that affect Villa


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Aston Villa transfer news and rumours LIVE

Hello and welcome to Thursday 's LIVE Aston Villa coverage from BirminghamLive .
It was another weekend without a fixture @ @ @ @ @ as coronavirus continues to spread across the UK .
Games were initially suspended until April @ @ @ @ @ between league bosses , it was announced last week football is suspended until the end @ @ @ @ @ keep you up to date on the latest developments surrounding the resumption of the league @ @ @ @ @ other Villa news , updates and transfer rumours - as well as how COVID-19 is @ @ @ @ @ sure you follow all the action on today 's blog below ...

newsdesk@birminghamlive.co.uk (Steve Wollaston, Ben Husband, Mark Wakefield)

“We had what we viewed to be the ideal process,”
Former Aston Villa chief executive Tom Fox has opened up on the thought process behind the club’s transfer dealings during his tenure.
Fox stepped down from his post in March 2016, two months before Villa were relegated from the Premier League.
During Fox’s spell at Villa Park, he was joined by sporting director Hendrik Almstadt and head of recruitment Paddy Riley in deciding which players to bring to the club.
The summer of 2015 saw Villa bring Adama Traore, Idrissa Gueye, Jordan Ayew, Jordan Amavi and Jordan Veretout, Rudy Gestede, Scott Sinclair, Joleon Lescott, Jose Crespo, Micah Richards and Mark Bunn to the club on permanent deals, while Tiago Ilori arrived on loan from Liverpool.
Some of those deals were the subject of criticism from sections of Villa supporters as the season wore on, as they finished the campaign with 17 points from their 38 matches.
The campaign also saw two managers try and get Villa out of trouble, with Tim Sherwood and Remi Garde failing to get enough points on the board and left the club during the campaign.
Villa had to think of ways of attracting news players to the club that summer, and Fox has opened up on what happened behind the scenes.
“We had what we viewed to be the ideal process,” Fox told The Athletic.
“We had identified, with the existing manager, the positions that we needed to fill and then we identified multiple players through Paddy and his scouts.
“We all sat down together in a room and discussed the targets.”
Fox continued: “English football was changing at the time.
“It was no longer about the manager making all the decisions. Obviously, the manager was never given a player that he didn’t want but part of our plan was that he was supported with a more rigorous process.
“I’m still confident that the process was right. The best teams aren’t a collection of great individuals. They all learn how to play together.
“It was about stitching it all together into a cohesive team and that’s what proved to be the biggest challenge for us. You can buy the best individual players but unless you have the right system, that ultimately will fail.”


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Mr Motivator gets BBC One show to lift UK's spirits in coronavirus pandemic

Mr Motivator and Angela Rippon have signed up for a BBC One show to lift people 's spirits during the coronavirus pandemic .
HealthCheck UK Live , with Watchdog 's Michelle Ackerley and CBBC star Dr Xand van Tulleken will air every weekday for two weeks .
TV veteran Rippon , 75 , will be broadcasting from her home .
`` Like millions of Britons across the country , and as an over 70 , I will be self-isolating and 'working from home ' , '' she said .
`` HealthCheck UK Live will offer a fantastic outlet to connect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all fight this together . ''
The series `` will directly address the concerns of viewers who are in isolation , offering tips on how to keep healthy and happy at home '' , Rippon added .
Producers said strict social distancing rules will be complied with , both on- and off-screen .
Mr Motivator , 67 , who shot to fame in the early 1990s with a slot on GMTV , will be on hand to `` offer expert advice to get people moving '' .
`` Now more than ever it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minds healthy , '' the fitness guru said .
`` Everybody say : 'Yeah , let 's get happy and be wicked at home ! ''
' The programme will offer audiences `` information and company , to keep viewers upbeat while in isolation '' .
There will be tips on how to keep healthy , including how to boost the immune system , beat boredom and stay active .
The show comes after BBC Breakfast recruited the Green Goddess - fitness guru Diana Moran - to help people , especially the over-70s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` HealthCheck UK Live will offer support to audiences at home during these challenging times and I am delighted to be presenting the programme alongside broadcasting icon Angela Rippon , health expert Dr Xand , and of course Mr Motivator ! ''
The series will air for two weeks on weekdays at 10am on BBC One from Monday .

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Mr Motivator and Angela Rippon have signed up for a BBC One show to lift people's spirits during the coronavirus pandemic.
HealthCheck UK Live, with Watchdog's Michelle Ackerley and CBBC star Dr Xand van Tulleken will air every weekday for two weeks.
TV veteran Rippon, 75, will be broadcasting from her home.
"Like millions of Britons across the country, and as an over 70, I will be self-isolating and 'working from home'," she said.
"HealthCheck UK Live will offer a fantastic outlet to connect viewers and to remind us we can all fight this together."
The series "will directly address the concerns of viewers who are in isolation, offering tips on how to keep healthy and happy at home", Rippon added.
Producers said strict social distancing rules will be complied with, both on- and off-screen.
Mr Motivator, 67, who shot to fame in the early 1990s with a slot on GMTV, will be on hand to "offer expert advice to get people moving".
"Now more than ever it is important to keep our bodies and minds healthy," the fitness guru said.
"Everybody say: 'Yeah, let's get happy and be wicked at home!"'
The programme will offer audiences "information and company, to keep viewers upbeat while in isolation".
There will be tips on how to keep healthy, including how to boost the immune system, beat boredom and stay active.
The show comes after BBC Breakfast recruited the Green Goddess - fitness guru Diana Moran - to help people, especially the over-70s, keep active.
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Ackerley said: "HealthCheck UK Live will offer support to audiences at home during these challenging times and I am delighted to be presenting the programme alongside broadcasting icon Angela Rippon, health expert Dr Xand, and of course Mr Motivator!"
The series will air for two weeks on weekdays at 10am on BBC One from Monday.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Watch: The bustling Alum Rock Road is deserted as families opt to stay at home

Not a car , not a bus or a pedestrian to be seen .
This is the strange but necessary sight of a deserted Alum Rock Road at 12.45pm on a sunny Wednesday .
The video was recorded less than 48 hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson placed the country under an unprecedented lockdown , banning people from leaving their homes except for a limited reasons .
And it seemed people were obeying the rules by staying indoors and social distancing .
The Alum Rock Road , which is lined with independent shops , restaurants and businesses , is always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and commuters .
But now shutters are pulled down over the row of shopfronts and the road , which has carried the dubious tag of being one of the most ticketed by traffic wardens in the country , is mostly devoid of cars .
Javed Iqbal , from the Alum Rock Community forum , filmed the footage and praised the local community for ‘ keeping safe in their houses ’ .
“ Hardly any shops open , hardly anyone about .
Everyone is obeying the lockdown and people are keeping safe in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The people are adhering to the advice really well .
There was no one on the side streets .
It was really calm and quiet .
`` We are hoping people keep helping each other . ''
The video was received well by the local community .
One said : “ No way is it this quiet .
Impossible.
” Another viewer said : “ Wow but well done all of you.
” And one said : “ It ’ s good to see.
” Volunteers from the forum have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masks and food to the elderly and vulnerable in the area .
West Midlands Police have the power to disperse gatherings and impose fines on people suspected of flouting the lockdown restrictions .
On Tuesday , officers shocked to find around 20 people , including a toddler and pensioners , freely mingling and standing shoulder-to-shoulder around a barbeque in Foleshill Road , Coventry .
Police are also stopping drivers and asking if their journey is absolutely necessary .

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Not a car, not a bus or a pedestrian to be seen.
This is the strange but necessary sight of a deserted Alum Rock Road at 12.45pm on a sunny Wednesday.
The video was recorded less than 48 hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson placed the country under an unprecedented lockdown, banning people from leaving their homes except for a limited reasons.
(Image: Alum Rock Community Forum)
And it seemed people were obeying the rules by staying indoors and social distancing.
The Alum Rock Road, which is lined with independent shops, restaurants and businesses, is always teeming with pedestrians, shoppers, schoolchildren, and commuters.
But now shutters are pulled down over the row of shopfronts and the road, which has carried the dubious tag of being one of the most ticketed by traffic wardens in the country, is mostly devoid of cars.
(Image: Alum Rock Community Forum)
Javed Iqbal, from the Alum Rock Community forum, filmed the footage and praised the local community for ‘keeping safe in their houses’.
“Hardly any shops open, hardly anyone about. Everyone is obeying the lockdown and people are keeping safe in their houses, keeping their families safe.
"The people are adhering to the advice really well. There was no one on the side streets. It was really calm and quiet.
"We are hoping people keep helping each other."
The video was received well by the local community.
One said: “No way is it this quiet. Impossible.”
Another viewer said: “Wow but well done all of you.”
And one said: “It’s good to see.”
Volunteers from the forum have been distributing essentials such as hand sanitisers, masks and food to the elderly and vulnerable in the area.
West Midlands Police have the power to disperse gatherings and impose fines on people suspected of flouting the lockdown restrictions.
On Tuesday, officers shocked to find around 20 people, including a toddler and pensioners, freely mingling and standing shoulder-to-shoulder around a barbeque in Foleshill Road, Coventry.
Police are also stopping drivers and asking if their journey is absolutely necessary.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Vodafone set to hike bills for millions of Brits from next month

Vodafone has announced a price rise for millions of customers from next month - amid the coronavirus pandemic .
The mobile phone operator and network giant has revealed it will hike the price for Brits as the country faces the Covid-19 outbreak .
If you 're on a pay monthly contract taken out on or after May 5 , 2016 , or a mobile broadband contract taken out on or after September 28 , 2016 , you ’ ll see the change on your April bill .
`` We can confirm that from April our charges for our pay monthly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Index of 2.5 % published by the ONS in March .
This will apply to those on contracts taken out on or after 5 May 2016 , '' a Vodafone spokesman told The Mirror .
`` We appreciate now is not a good time to be communicating a price rise .
`` It ’ s something the industry does annually and our competitors have announced their intention to increase prices earlier this year .
`` However , we are committed to keeping the country connected and are investing £1billion a year in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experience we can .
`` From building new masts to adding increased network capacity to meet the growing demand , now more than ever it ’ s critical we keep our customers connected.
” '' The annual RPI adjustment this year is 2.7 per cent .
Unlike some other operators that apply RPI increases to bundled tariffs , increasing both the handset and airtime costs , O2 Refresh customers only have this rate applied to their Airtime Plan , '' the network said .
`` We ’ re contacting our customers to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be reflected from their April bill . ''
The increase applies to all pay-monthly tariffs taken out or upgraded since January 23 , 2014 , including standard , mobile broadband , and Sim-only tariffs , regardless of the contract length .

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Vodafone has announced a price rise for millions of customers from next month - amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The mobile phone operator and network giant has revealed it will hike the price for Brits as the country faces the Covid-19 outbreak.
If you're on a pay monthly contract taken out on or after May 5, 2016, or a mobile broadband contract taken out on or after September 28, 2016, you’ll see the change on your April bill.
"We can confirm that from April our charges for our pay monthly contracts will increase by the Retail Price Index of 2.5% published by the ONS in March. This will apply to those on contracts taken out on or after 5 May 2016," a Vodafone spokesman told The Mirror.
"We appreciate now is not a good time to be communicating a price rise.
"It’s something the industry does annually and our competitors have announced their intention to increase prices earlier this year.
"However, we are committed to keeping the country connected and are investing £1billion a year in our network to give our customers the best experience we can.
"From building new masts to adding increased network capacity to meet the growing demand, now more than ever it’s critical we keep our customers connected.”
"The annual RPI adjustment this year is 2.7 per cent. Unlike some other operators that apply RPI increases to bundled tariffs, increasing both the handset and airtime costs, O2 Refresh customers only have this rate applied to their Airtime Plan," the network said.
"We’re contacting our customers to let them know the change, which will be reflected from their April bill."
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The increase applies to all pay-monthly tariffs taken out or upgraded since January 23, 2014, including standard, mobile broadband, and Sim-only tariffs, regardless of the contract length.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Lichfield shoppers are urged to 'be kind' and keep apart

Shoppers at supermarkets across the Lichfield district are being asked to respect staff and keep their distance from each other when they visit .
There have been incidents where shop workers have been subjected to verbal abuse over the last week as people vent their frustration over the restrictions supermarkets have been forced to bring in to combat panic-buying sparked by the coronavirus .
Last Thursday ( March 19 ) a till operator in the Tesco Extra store in Church Street was left in tears when a shopper threw tins back at her at the checkout after she explained she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the items , advice clearly stated at the entrance to the store .
She was visibly shocked and saddened and the supervisor told the shopper his behaviour was not acceptable .
A shopper , Jenny Knowles , who saw the Tesco shop assistant in tears last week , told the Lichfield Mercury she was “ appalled ” .
“ I ’ ve seen the news and speculation that people are rude to retail staff but presumed it was media sensationalising , ” she said .
“ To witness this was just heart-breaking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lady at the checkout , but the lack of human decency and societal breakdown.
” This is not an isolated incident – there have been numerous instances where shoppers have been rude to staff who are working flat out to keep the shelves full .
The spread of coronavirus led the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to put Britain under lockdown on Monday - the population is being told to stay at home – except to shop for food and necessities , take exercise once a day , seek medical help or assist a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where it is essential .
Gatherings of more than two people are banned .
All shops selling non-essential goods are shut .
Supermarkets remain open but customers are being told to adhere to social distancing , remaining at least two metres apart .
The manager of Lichfield ’ s Tesco Extra store David Harmon said : “ To help our customers get the things they need at this time , we have introduced a purchase limit of 3 items on all our products .
“ Our stock levels are good , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We are doing the best we can to keep the shelves filled – as wagons arrive their contents are going straight out onto the shop floor .
“ We are asking customers to please treat our staff with courtesy and respect and be mindful of social distancing .
We will not tolerate any abuse of our staff.
” Mr Harmon explained that a number of staff are isolating at home which led him to launch a recruitment drive for 45 positions last Friday .
In just a few hours he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said he was “ overwhelmed ” with the response and wished to thank everyone who made contact but said unfortuately he would not be able to contact each applicant individually given the current circumstances .
Tesco ’ s appeal for kindness to staff has been echoed by the Co-operative .
Central England Co-op Chief Executive Debbie Robinson said : “ Our colleagues are doing everything they can to ensure our community stores have enough food and goods for everyone .
“ We want to ask everyone who visits us to be kind and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and respect .
“ If you ’ re able to say thank you to our colleagues when you see them , we are sure they would really appreciate the support at this time .
“ Please be kind and respectful to everyone around you . ''
Jenny Knowles added : “ Everyone seems to be very vocal with their opinions at the moment but I sincerely hope that this will in some way recalibrate our society and when we have healed there will be a greater appreciation of life and the things we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are reading this and know you have your normal provisions for the next week , then have some social responsibility and stay at home .
“ Not just to let vulnerable people eat , clean and feel safe but to do your bit to help regain normality .
“ It won ’ t end if people are continuing to spread the germs and stockpiling essentials - denying others will only increase the chances of you getting it with less people protected , it will get worse .
“ Last month was all about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentiment has been lost - Be kind people of Lichfield .
”

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Shoppers at supermarkets across the Lichfield district are being asked to respect staff and keep their distance from each other when they visit.
There have been incidents where shop workers have been subjected to verbal abuse over the last week as people vent their frustration over the restrictions supermarkets have been forced to bring in to combat panic-buying sparked by the coronavirus.
Last Thursday (March 19) a till operator in the Tesco Extra store in Church Street was left in tears when a shopper threw tins back at her at the checkout after she explained she could not sell him more than three of the items, advice clearly stated at the entrance to the store.
She was visibly shocked and saddened and the supervisor told the shopper his behaviour was not acceptable.
A shopper, Jenny Knowles, who saw the Tesco shop assistant in tears last week, told the Lichfield Mercury she was “appalled”.
“I’ve seen the news and speculation that people are rude to retail staff but presumed it was media sensationalising,” she said.
“To witness this was just heart-breaking – not just for the loveliest undeserving lady at the checkout, but the lack of human decency and societal breakdown.”
This is not an isolated incident – there have been numerous instances where shoppers have been rude to staff who are working flat out to keep the shelves full.
The spread of coronavirus led the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to put Britain under lockdown on Monday - the population is being told to stay at home – except to shop for food and necessities, take exercise once a day, seek medical help or assist a vulnerable person or to go to work where it is essential.
Gatherings of more than two people are banned.
All shops selling non-essential goods are shut. Supermarkets remain open but customers are being told to adhere to social distancing, remaining at least two metres apart.
The manager of Lichfield’s Tesco Extra store David Harmon said: “To help our customers get the things they need at this time, we have introduced a purchase limit of 3 items on all our products.
“Our stock levels are good, and we have daily deliveries to replenish our stores.
“We are doing the best we can to keep the shelves filled – as wagons arrive their contents are going straight out onto the shop floor.
“We are asking customers to please treat our staff with courtesy and respect and be mindful of social distancing . We will not tolerate any abuse of our staff.”
Mr Harmon explained that a number of staff are isolating at home which led him to launch a recruitment drive for 45 positions last Friday.
In just a few hours he had more than 500 responses.
Mr Harmon said he was “overwhelmed” with the response and wished to thank everyone who made contact but said unfortuately he would not be able to contact each applicant individually given the current circumstances.
Tesco’s appeal for kindness to staff has been echoed by the Co-operative.
Central England Co-op Chief Executive Debbie Robinson said: “Our colleagues are doing everything they can to ensure our community stores have enough food and goods for everyone.
“We want to ask everyone who visits us to be kind and treat each other with care, compassion and respect.
“If you’re able to say thank you to our colleagues when you see them, we are sure they would really appreciate the support at this time.
“Please be kind and respectful to everyone around you."
Jenny Knowles added: “Everyone seems to be very vocal with their opinions at the moment but I sincerely hope that this will in some way recalibrate our society and when we have healed there will be a greater appreciation of life and the things we take for granted.
“If you are reading this and know you have your normal provisions for the next week, then have some social responsibility and stay at home.
“Not just to let vulnerable people eat, clean and feel safe but to do your bit to help regain normality.
“It won’t end if people are continuing to spread the germs and stockpiling essentials - denying others will only increase the chances of you getting it with less people protected, it will get worse.
“Last month was all about “#bekind” ….how quick that sentiment has been lost - Be kind people of Lichfield.”


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Meet people cutting own hair in lockdown - with hilarious results

The weird phenomenon of home haircuts is taking hold as isolation prevents people going to the barbers .
Safe in the knowledge that nobody is going to see them for several weeks or months , many are getting the clippers out and doing DIY trims .
Earlier this week , Boris Johnson said : “ You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can .
And use food delivery services where you can .
“ If you don ’ t follow the rules the police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including through fines and dispersing gatherings.
” But the results are often disastrous , as these examples composed by the student website The Tab demonstrate : In what was undoubtedly an attempt to make the hair more workable by wetting it , she ’ s inadvertently cut a massive triangle in her fringe .
One of many who attempted a skin fade , and then realised how difficult it is to do .
Josh went for the full-on bowl before it was shorn into something a bit more chic .
The author @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` I did myself a bowl cut back when I had bleach blonde hair and , as shabby as it looked , I kind of styled it out .
This time , however , things are different , and it looks like I have a literal lid . ''
Tommy 's cut makes it appear as if he has racing stripes , but whoever did it has clearly taken time to ensure that it is perfectly symmetrical .
This guy attempts to prove that people with short hair can also have a @ @

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The weird phenomenon of home haircuts is taking hold as isolation prevents people going to the barbers.
Safe in the knowledge that nobody is going to see them for several weeks or months, many are getting the clippers out and doing DIY trims.
Earlier this week, Boris Johnson said: “You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can.
“If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings.”
But the results are often disastrous, as these examples composed by the student website The Tab demonstrate:
Lara, 22
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In what was undoubtedly an attempt to make the hair more workable by wetting it, she’s inadvertently cut a massive triangle in her fringe.
Matt, 20
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One of many who attempted a skin fade, and then realised how difficult it is to do.
Josh, 20
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Josh went for the full-on bowl before it was shorn into something a bit more chic.
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Harry, 23
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The author of the Tab article, he said: "I did myself a bowl cut back when I had bleach blonde hair and, as shabby as it looked, I kind of styled it out. This time, however, things are different, and it looks like I have a literal lid."
Tommy, 22
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Tommy's cut makes it appear as if he has racing stripes, but whoever did it has clearly taken time to ensure that it is perfectly symmetrical.
Ollie, 22
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This guy attempts to prove that people with short hair can also have a mullet.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--'Together' - West Brom rivals Leeds United confirm wage deferral

Leeds United have confirmed their players have taken a voluntary wage deferral ‘ for the foreseeable future ’ .
The announcement follows a similar move at Birmingham City where players earning more than £6,000 a week were asked to take a 50 per cent deferral for four months .
Forest Green Rovers have also said they intend to furlough all staff and use the Government ’ s Coronavirus Support Scheme .
And in what is unlikely to be the last such move in the EFL , Leeds - who are locked in a title battle with West Bromwich Albion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statement on their website said : “ Leeds United can confirm that the players , coaching staff and senior management team have volunteered to take a wage deferral for the foreseeable future to ensure that all non-football staff at Elland Road and Thorp Arch can be paid and the integrity of the business can be maintained during these uncertain times .
“ The spread of the COVID-19 virus has seen the UK and many other nations around the world in a state of ‘ lockdown ’ and whilst there is a shared commitment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no concrete plan for a return date with Marcelo Bielsa ’ s side sitting top of the Sky Bet Championship with just nine games left to play .
“ The lack of fixtures , cancellation of events , impact on ancillary revenue and closure of the football financing market will cost the club several million pounds each month .
“ Following a regular catch up between chief executive Angus Kinnear , director of football Victor Orta and several senior players , the decision was made by the squad to defer part of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can continue to pay all 272 members of full-time staff and the majority of casual staff for the coming months .
“ Collectively the Leeds United first-team squad said : ‘ Leeds United is a family , this is the culture that has been created by everyone at the club , from the players and the board to the staff and the supporters in the stands .
‘ We face uncertain times and therefore it is important that we all work together to find a way that the club can push through this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ way we all hope we can .
‘ In the meantime , let ’ s work as one to listen to the government advice and the health service and beat this virus.
’ ” Director of football , Victor Orta , added : “ My players have demonstrated an incredible sense of unity and togetherness and I am proud of their actions .
To Marcelo and his staff and all of the players , we thank them for putting our wider team first and taking care of family .
“ Now we must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the people are safe , finish what we started .
Vamos carajo .
”

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Leeds United have confirmed their players have taken a voluntary wage deferral ‘for the foreseeable future’.
The announcement follows a similar move at Birmingham City where players earning more than £6,000 a week were asked to take a 50 per cent deferral for four months.
Forest Green Rovers have also said they intend to furlough all staff and use the Government’s Coronavirus Support Scheme.
And in what is unlikely to be the last such move in the EFL, Leeds - who are locked in a title battle with West Bromwich Albion, have made their own announcement.
A statement on their website said: “Leeds United can confirm that the players, coaching staff and senior management team have volunteered to take a wage deferral for the foreseeable future to ensure that all non-football staff at Elland Road and Thorp Arch can be paid and the integrity of the business can be maintained during these uncertain times.
“The spread of the COVID-19 virus has seen the UK and many other nations around the world in a state of ‘lockdown’ and whilst there is a shared commitment to complete the season, there is no concrete plan for a return date with Marcelo Bielsa’s side sitting top of the Sky Bet Championship with just nine games left to play.
“The lack of fixtures, cancellation of events, impact on ancillary revenue and closure of the football financing market will cost the club several million pounds each month.
“Following a regular catch up between chief executive Angus Kinnear, director of football Victor Orta and several senior players, the decision was made by the squad to defer part of their own salaries to ensure that the club can continue to pay all 272 members of full-time staff and the majority of casual staff for the coming months.
“Collectively the Leeds United first-team squad said: ‘Leeds United is a family, this is the culture that has been created by everyone at the club, from the players and the board to the staff and the supporters in the stands.
‘We face uncertain times and therefore it is important that we all work together to find a way that the club can push through this period and end the season in the way we all hope we can.
‘In the meantime, let’s work as one to listen to the government advice and the health service and beat this virus.’”
Director of football, Victor Orta, added: “My players have demonstrated an incredible sense of unity and togetherness and I am proud of their actions. To Marcelo and his staff and all of the players, we thank them for putting our wider team first and taking care of family.
“Now we must focus on public health, and when the people are safe, finish what we started. Vamos carajo.”


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Girl, 10, tests positive for coronavirus after ‘no usual symptoms’

Parents have been warned after a girl contracted coronavirus - and showed none of the typical symptoms .
The symptoms of Covid-19 have been shared widely in a bid to educate Brits amid the current health crisis .
As the pandemic continues across the UK , one 10-year-old schoolgirl in Plymouth has tested positive , with no symptoms .
The typical symptoms of Covid-19 are a fever , continuous cough and high temperature , with loss of taste and loss of smell also common .
A Plymouth school sent out an email to mums and dads and staff to warn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the deadly bug .
The girl , who has no underlying health issues , is said to have suffered from a temperature which reached 41.6C .
But her symptoms were reportedly dismissed as tonsilitis - because she did NOT have a cough .
Instead , the child had red , mottled skin , ulcers in her throat , `` severe '' pain in her legs and an aching body .
An email sent to parents , seen by Plymouth Live , reads : `` The head teacher has spoken to her parents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to sit up and move around for short periods of time .
`` Hopefully this is the beginning of her recovery .
Antibiotics did not help with this virus and the parents have only been able to give her paracetamol .
`` Please monitor your children and yourselves carefully for symptoms , stay at home and stay safe . ''
Plymouth has seen 21 cases of Covid-19 , with five deaths across the county .
Across the UK , there have been over 450 deaths , with patients in Birmingham , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Dudley - dying .
Worcestershire , Warwickshire and Staffordshire patients have also tragically died .
On Wednesday , the number of deaths hit 465 , with 1,450 new people testing positive , including Prince Charles .
This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 9,529 .

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Parents have been warned after a girl contracted coronavirus - and showed none of the typical symptoms.
The symptoms of Covid-19 have been shared widely in a bid to educate Brits amid the current health crisis.
As the pandemic continues across the UK, one 10-year-old schoolgirl in Plymouth has tested positive, with no symptoms.
The typical symptoms of Covid-19 are a fever, continuous cough and high temperature, with loss of taste and loss of smell also common.
A Plymouth school sent out an email to mums and dads and staff to warn them the unnamed pupil had been diagnosed with the deadly bug.
The girl, who has no underlying health issues, is said to have suffered from a temperature which reached 41.6C.
But her symptoms were reportedly dismissed as tonsilitis - because she did NOT have a cough.
Instead, the child had red, mottled skin, ulcers in her throat, "severe" pain in her legs and an aching body.
An email sent to parents, seen by Plymouth Live, reads: "The head teacher has spoken to her parents this morning and she is starting to be able to sit up and move around for short periods of time.
"Hopefully this is the beginning of her recovery. Antibiotics did not help with this virus and the parents have only been able to give her paracetamol.
"Please monitor your children and yourselves carefully for symptoms, stay at home and stay safe."
Plymouth has seen 21 cases of Covid-19, with five deaths across the county.
Across the UK, there have been over 450 deaths, with patients in Birmingham, the Black Country - Walsall, Wolverhampton and Dudley - dying.
Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Staffordshire patients have also tragically died.
On Wednesday, the number of deaths hit 465, with 1,450 new people testing positive, including Prince Charles.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 9,529.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Nephew's coronavirus warning following aunt's death

The heartbroken nephew of a former Walsall councillor has urged people to take the threat of coronavirus seriously following her untimely death .
Stephanie Peart had been self-isolating at her home in Blakenall when she was discovered on Saturday ( March 21 ) by her brother Chris , who had gone to drop off some essentials for her .
Her nephew Alex said that , although she had n't been tested for Covid-19 , his aunt had the symptoms including a fever , tightness of the chest and a severe cough .
He added 60-year-old Ms Peart struggled to speak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or was coughing so much .
In an emotional Facebook post , Mr Peart - who runs children 's ghost-writing company The Stardust Experience - described her as a `` second mom '' .
He said his family , including his mother Vanessa and uncle Chris , were devastated by her death .
And he warned people that the threat of coronavirus was very real and added that Ms Peart had no underlying health problems before her death .
He said : `` She was actually like my second Mom .
She brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as my Mom did .
`` She was the most vibrant , beautiful and wonderful souls that you could ever meet .
`` She caught the Covid-19 virus and was self-isolating .
My uncle ( her brother ) was dropping some stuff off for her but she did n't answer the door .
`` She had fallen asleep and unfortunately , did n't wake up .
There were only four Peart 's left ; me , Mom , my Uncle Chris and Steph .
Now there are three .
We are all beyond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kindest woman I 've ever met .
People say these things when people pass away , but it 's the absolute truth .
*She had no underlying medical conditions .
*She was healthy .
*She was only 60 years old ( and looked amazing for her age ) .
*She was NOT what you would call a person in the 'vulnerable ' category .
*She was healthy , vibrant and not in anyway 'at risk ' .
`` I , myself , was under the illusion that it was really just 'vulnerable ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after all , that 's the primary news we keep hearing .
`` When you hear about 'vulnerable ' people , you think of frail old dears with a multitude of ailments .
People who 've had a long life with forty medicines to take each morning .
`` You think that the chances of it affecting you or anyone other than your very ill elderly parents or grandparents are still very slim .
`` You may even think that the societal reaction is a little over the top .
After all , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' , and old people die of things like influenza anyway so it 's not much different to that .
`` You hear about people in the news that were younger or fully healthy , but with no direct context , and the constant media frenzy , you do n't know what to believe .
`` Here , I just wanted to provide context .
It 's real , and it needs to be taken VERY seriously .
Please do n't think I 'm panic-mongering here , I 'm just trying to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole thing can be , and how it needs to be taken VERY seriously .
`` Take every measure that you can to stop you and your loved ones from being at risk .
Be mindful of any areas that other people may have touched , from pin machines and cash points to money and shopping trolleys .
`` There are countermeasures you can take .
Gloves , frequent washing , face masks .
`` Personally , I am absolutely in pieces about the passing of my beautiful auntie ... it still does @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I loved you like a mother , and I know you loved me like a son .
I am so glad we healed the rifts of the past before your passing .
I will always love you , and will forever miss you .
RIP Steph .
`` As painful as this all is , I hope this story brings home how real this all really is .
Stay safe and do n't take any unnecessary risks . ''
During her time on Walsall Council , she represented the Bloxwich East ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Labour members including former leader Dave Church and his deputy John Rothery , who quit in a row with the national party .
She later stood as a candidate for the Democratic Labour Party on a number of occasions .
Former Walsall Mayor Pete Smith , who was also part of the breakaway group , said : `` Steph Peart was a wonderful person whom I have known for well over 30 years .
`` We were colleagues in the 1990 ’ s when both Labour councillors .
She has lived in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all her life .
`` Many of us left the party , including Steph , over our desire and determination to see services decentralised to neighbourhood level which we fought for but not supported by the Labour nationally under Tony Blair .
`` Ever since then we have continued to “ hold the faith ” as it were , continuing to promote the cause widely , believing it is as relevant as ever .
Steph was very much a part of this .
Since ceasing to be Labour councillors , we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steph held the position of the Vice Chair of the Walsall Socialist Group up to her death and held deep convictions on issues of justice , fairness , empowerment and the need for greater equality .
`` She loved her animals and was a kind and loyal friend to so many people .
`` We are still reeling at the shock of Steph ’ s death .
She will be missed enormously and never forgotten by us . ''

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The heartbroken nephew of a former Walsall councillor has urged people to take the threat of coronavirus seriously following her untimely death.
Stephanie Peart had been self-isolating at her home in Blakenall when she was discovered on Saturday (March 21) by her brother Chris, who had gone to drop off some essentials for her.
Her nephew Alex said that, although she hadn't been tested for Covid-19, his aunt had the symptoms including a fever, tightness of the chest and a severe cough.
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He added 60-year-old Ms Peart struggled to speak as she hadn't got the breath or was coughing so much.
In an emotional Facebook post, Mr Peart - who runs children's ghost-writing company The Stardust Experience - described her as a "second mom". He said his family, including his mother Vanessa and uncle Chris, were devastated by her death.
And he warned people that the threat of coronavirus was very real and added that Ms Peart had no underlying health problems before her death.
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He said: "She was actually like my second Mom. She brought me up as a child as much as my Mom did.
"She was the most vibrant, beautiful and wonderful souls that you could ever meet.
"She caught the Covid-19 virus and was self-isolating. My uncle (her brother) was dropping some stuff off for her but she didn't answer the door.
"She had fallen asleep and unfortunately, didn't wake up. There were only four Peart's left; me, Mom, my Uncle Chris and Steph. Now there are three. We are all beyond devastated.
"She was truly the kindest woman I've ever met. People say these things when people pass away, but it's the absolute truth.
"Steph died of Covid-19, but:
*She had no underlying medical conditions.
*She was healthy.
*She was only 60 years old (and looked amazing for her age).
*She was NOT what you would call a person in the 'vulnerable' category.
*She was healthy, vibrant and not in anyway 'at risk'.
"I, myself, was under the illusion that it was really just 'vulnerable' people that were truly at risk; after all, that's the primary news we keep hearing.
"When you hear about 'vulnerable' people, you think of frail old dears with a multitude of ailments. People who've had a long life with forty medicines to take each morning.
"You think that the chances of it affecting you or anyone other than your very ill elderly parents or grandparents are still very slim.
"You may even think that the societal reaction is a little over the top. After all, it's just 'a bad cold', and old people die of things like influenza anyway so it's not much different to that.
"You hear about people in the news that were younger or fully healthy, but with no direct context, and the constant media frenzy, you don't know what to believe.
"Here, I just wanted to provide context. It's real, and it needs to be taken VERY seriously. Please don't think I'm panic-mongering here, I'm just trying to share how unexpected and close to home this whole thing can be, and how it needs to be taken VERY seriously.
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"Take every measure that you can to stop you and your loved ones from being at risk. Be mindful of any areas that other people may have touched, from pin machines and cash points to money and shopping trolleys.
"There are countermeasures you can take. Gloves, frequent washing, face masks.
"Personally, I am absolutely in pieces about the passing of my beautiful auntie...it still doesn't feel real.
"Steph Peart, I loved you like a mother, and I know you loved me like a son. I am so glad we healed the rifts of the past before your passing. I will always love you, and will forever miss you. RIP Steph.
"As painful as this all is, I hope this story brings home how real this all really is. Stay safe and don't take any unnecessary risks."
During her time on Walsall Council, she represented the Bloxwich East ward and was part of a breakaway group of Labour members including former leader Dave Church and his deputy John Rothery, who quit in a row with the national party.
She later stood as a candidate for the Democratic Labour Party on a number of occasions.
Former Walsall Mayor Pete Smith, who was also part of the breakaway group, said: "Steph Peart was a wonderful person whom I have known for well
over 30 years.
"We were colleagues in the 1990’s when both Labour councillors. She has lived in the adjoining Blakenall ward that I represented, all her life.
"Many of us left the party, including Steph, over our desire and determination to see services decentralised to neighbourhood level which we fought for but not supported by the Labour nationally under Tony Blair.
"Ever since then we have continued to “hold the faith” as it were, continuing to promote the cause widely, believing it is as relevant as ever. Steph was very much a part of this. Since ceasing to be Labour councillors, we have remained friends and colleagues since.
"Steph held the position of the Vice Chair of the Walsall Socialist Group up to her death and held deep convictions on issues of justice, fairness, empowerment and the need for greater equality.
"She loved her animals and was a kind and loyal friend to so many people.
"We are still reeling at the shock of Steph’s death. She will be missed
enormously and never forgotten by us."


birminghammail--2020-03-26--'Family' - Leeds follow Birmingham City with wage deferral

Leeds United have confirmed their players have taken a voluntary wage deferral ‘ for the foreseeable future ’ .
The announcement follows a similar move at Birmingham City where players earning more than £6,000 a week were asked to take a 50 per cent deferral for four months .
Forest Green Rovers have also said they intend to furlough all staff and use the Government ’ s Coronavirus Support Scheme .
And in what is unlikely to be the last such move in the EFL , Leeds have made their own announcement .
A statement on their website said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players , coaching staff and senior management team have volunteered to take a wage deferral for the foreseeable future to ensure that all non-football staff at Elland Road and Thorp Arch can be paid and the integrity of the business can be maintained during these uncertain times .
“ The spread of the COVID-19 virus has seen the UK and many other nations around the world in a state of ‘ lockdown ’ and whilst there is a shared commitment to complete the season , there is no concrete plan for a return @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sitting top of the Sky Bet Championship with just nine games left to play .
“ The lack of fixtures , cancellation of events , impact on ancillary revenue and closure of the football financing market will cost the club several million pounds each month .
“ Following a regular catch up between chief executive Angus Kinnear , director of football Victor Orta and several senior players , the decision was made by the squad to defer part of their own salaries to ensure that the club can continue to pay all 272 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of casual staff for the coming months .
“ Collectively the Leeds United first-team squad said : ‘ Leeds United is a family , this is the culture that has been created by everyone at the club , from the players and the board to the staff and the supporters in the stands .
‘ We face uncertain times and therefore it is important that we all work together to find a way that the club can push through this period and end the season in the way we all hope we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s work as one to listen to the government advice and the health service and beat this virus.
’ ” Director of football , Victor Orta , added : “ My players have demonstrated an incredible sense of unity and togetherness and I am proud of their actions .
To Marcelo and his staff and all of the players , we thank them for putting our wider team first and taking care of family .
“ Now we must focus on public health , and when the people are safe , finish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

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Leeds United have confirmed their players have taken a voluntary wage deferral ‘for the foreseeable future’.
The announcement follows a similar move at Birmingham City where players earning more than £6,000 a week were asked to take a 50 per cent deferral for four months.
Forest Green Rovers have also said they intend to furlough all staff and use the Government’s Coronavirus Support Scheme.
And in what is unlikely to be the last such move in the EFL, Leeds have made their own announcement.
A statement on their website said: “Leeds United can confirm that the players, coaching staff and senior management team have volunteered to take a wage deferral for the foreseeable future to ensure that all non-football staff at Elland Road and Thorp Arch can be paid and the integrity of the business can be maintained during these uncertain times.
“The spread of the COVID-19 virus has seen the UK and many other nations around the world in a state of ‘lockdown’ and whilst there is a shared commitment to complete the season, there is no concrete plan for a return date with Marcelo Bielsa’s side sitting top of the Sky Bet Championship with just nine games left to play.
“The lack of fixtures, cancellation of events, impact on ancillary revenue and closure of the football financing market will cost the club several million pounds each month.
“Following a regular catch up between chief executive Angus Kinnear, director of football Victor Orta and several senior players, the decision was made by the squad to defer part of their own salaries to ensure that the club can continue to pay all 272 members of full-time staff and the majority of casual staff for the coming months.
“Collectively the Leeds United first-team squad said: ‘Leeds United is a family, this is the culture that has been created by everyone at the club, from the players and the board to the staff and the supporters in the stands.
‘We face uncertain times and therefore it is important that we all work together to find a way that the club can push through this period and end the season in the way we all hope we can.
‘In the meantime, let’s work as one to listen to the government advice and the health service and beat this virus.’”
Director of football, Victor Orta, added: “My players have demonstrated an incredible sense of unity and togetherness and I am proud of their actions. To Marcelo and his staff and all of the players, we thank them for putting our wider team first and taking care of family.
“Now we must focus on public health, and when the people are safe, finish what we started. Vamos carajo.”


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Dr Hilary warns over making coronavirus testing kits available to public

Dr Hilary Jones has taken a coronavirus test live on Good Morning Britain - and warned against making them available to the public .
It was claimed on Wednesday that home testing kits for Covid-19 could be made available to Brits over the counter .
Reports surfaced suggesting they could be stocked in high street stores like Boots .
But GMB heard from Dr Hilary today , and he said test kits should not be sold online or in shops as they could cause more harm than good .
He said : `` It ’ s almost like a pregnancy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blood . ''
He continued : `` This migrates up the filter to chemicals which creates an immunoassy .
It 's looking for particles that come from the virus .
The saline there is a control .
That is a valid test . ''
Dr Hilary added : `` IGG antibodies take longer to develop after an acute infection .
They probably come in after 14 days and peak at five weeks and can last six months .
`` IGM antibodies are created within seven days of an acute illness and peak around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this test shows , and mine was negative , it shows that you have either had the infection already and you have antibodies and are immune or you haven ’ t been exposed to the virus . ''
But Dr Hilary had a warning , too .
He warned GMB presenters on Thursday : `` If we have this test they have to be really accurate and specific .
There 's no point having unreliable tests .
`` People could go back to work without immunity and causing more harm than good .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ shouldn ’ t be selling this to the public .
Who is controlling the results and says who can go back to work or not ?
`` It should be done officially by health care professionals .
I hope these won ’ t be made available on Amazon and Boots to buy .
They need to be used by health care professionals first . ''

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Dr Hilary Jones has taken a coronavirus test live on Good Morning Britain - and warned against making them available to the public.
It was claimed on Wednesday that home testing kits for Covid-19 could be made available to Brits over the counter.
Reports surfaced suggesting they could be stocked in high street stores like Boots.
But GMB heard from Dr Hilary today, and he said test kits should not be sold online or in shops as they could cause more harm than good.
He said: "It’s almost like a pregnancy test except you need a drop of blood."
He continued: "This migrates up the filter to chemicals which creates an immunoassy. It's looking for particles that come from the virus. The saline there is a control. That is a valid test."
Dr Hilary added: "IGG antibodies take longer to develop after an acute infection. They probably come in after 14 days and peak at five weeks and can last six months.
"IGM antibodies are created within seven days of an acute illness and peak around two to three weeks.
"What this test shows, and mine was negative, it shows that you have either had the infection already and you have antibodies and are immune or you haven’t been exposed to the virus."
But Dr Hilary had a warning, too.
He warned GMB presenters on Thursday: "If we have this test they have to be really accurate and specific. There's no point having unreliable tests.
"People could go back to work without immunity and causing more harm than good."
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Dr Hilary argued: "We shouldn’t be selling this to the public. Who is controlling the results and says who can go back to work or not?
"It should be done officially by health care professionals. I hope these won’t be made available on Amazon and Boots to buy. They need to be used by health care professionals first."
*Good Morning Britain airs weekdays on ITV at 6am


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Firefighters dampen down the suspected 'cannabis factory' on the Pershore Road.

Firefighters dampen down the suspected 'cannabis factory ' on the Pershore Road .
Residents living on a major city route @ @ @ @ @ tore through a suspected 'cannabis factory ' above a row of shops .
Thirty firefighters @ @ @ @ @ in the roof space of a property on Pershore Road , Stirchley around 5am on @ @ @ @ @ .

Firefighters dampen down the suspected 'cannabis factory' on the Pershore Road.
Residents living on a major city route were evacuated as a fire tore through a suspected 'cannabis factory' above a row of shops. Thirty firefighters battled the 'severe blaze' in the roof space of a property on Pershore Road, Stirchley around 5am on Thursday morning, March 26.
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birminghammail--2020-03-26--Joe Wicks' daughter thrills fans by joining live PE lesson amid coronavirus

Joe Wicks thrilled fans taking part in his daily PE lesson over YouTube on Thursday - by being joined by daughter Indie .
The Body Coach is broadcasting his PE lessons to the nation each and every morning as Brits face a lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Today , hunky Joe was joined by his young child , as he helped the nation stay active and get fit via his social media channels .
Joe is one of a number of celebrities thrilling the nation by offering lessons for free - including Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Joe was joined by daughter Indie , who he welcomed in 2018 , with wife Rosie Jones .
The former glamour model and Joe 's first child was born on 29 July 2018 , making her two years old .
Their second child was born earlier this year .
Joe , 33 , welcomed newborn Marley in December , with the online fitness coach , TV star and cookery book author sharing the news in a post to his 2.9 million Instagram followers .
Former One Direction star Niall Horan was among the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Great name '' with a series of love heart emojis .
Broadcaster Fearne Cotton said : `` Those almond eyes !
He is an angel . ''
Joe and Rosie tied the knot in June having been engaged since November 2018 .
Wicks is known for his best-selling range of cookbooks , including Lean In 15 and Veggie Lean In 15 , after rising to fame online with his short , snappy workout and food videos .

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Joe Wicks thrilled fans taking part in his daily PE lesson over YouTube on Thursday - by being joined by daughter Indie.
The Body Coach is broadcasting his PE lessons to the nation each and every morning as Brits face a lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Today, hunky Joe was joined by his young child, as he helped the nation stay active and get fit via his social media channels.
Joe is one of a number of celebrities thrilling the nation by offering lessons for free - including Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse and Countdown legend Carol Vorderman.
Today, Joe was joined by daughter Indie, who he welcomed in 2018, with wife Rosie Jones.
The former glamour model and Joe's first child was born on 29 July 2018, making her two years old.
Their second child was born earlier this year.
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Joe, 33, welcomed newborn Marley in December, with the online fitness coach, TV star and cookery book author sharing the news in a post to his 2.9 million Instagram followers.
Former One Direction star Niall Horan was among the stars who congratulated Wicks.
He commented "Great name" with a series of love heart emojis.
Broadcaster Fearne Cotton said: "Those almond eyes! He is an angel."
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver added: "Love it."
Joe and Rosie tied the knot in June having been engaged since November 2018.
Wicks is known for his best-selling range of cookbooks, including Lean In 15 and Veggie Lean In 15, after rising to fame online with his short, snappy workout and food videos.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--'More than £30m' - Whelan urges Leeds to go for Tyrone Mings

Marcelo Bielsa should try to nick Tyrone Mings if Aston Villa are relegated .
That ’ s the view of ex Leeds United star – turned pundit – Noel Whelan who thinks his former club should have tried to sign Mings last summer .
After reviving his career with a loan move from Bournemouth in January 2019 , the centre half made a permanent switch in July .
He was rewarded with a first England call-up shortly afterwards and is now back on track as a top flight defender .
So much so that Whelan wants Bielsa to make an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer window reopens .
But it knows Leeds would have to pay big money .
“ The spine of a side is so important .
Look at how important Virgil Van Dijk has been and Vincent Kompany over the past few years , ” Whelan told Football Insider .
“ Mings is a fantastic player and a great buy .
I would have snapped him up after the way he played last season .
“ He got his England cap as well so it goes to show he is a very good centre-half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like – decent on the ball , strong , committed , good stature and very quick as well .
“ He is player that is only going to get better but if Aston Villa go down he will be in demand by other Premier League clubs .
`` There may be a clause in his contract but I would presume Aston Villa will want more than £30million.
” Mings ' football career was a slow burner , being plucked from non league by Mick McCarthy at Ipswich Town .
His performances at Portman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who spent £8million on a relatively raw defender .
Injuries and a lack of opportunities meant he made little to no impression under Eddie Howe but he has flourished since Dean Smith took him to Villa Park .

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Marcelo Bielsa should try to nick Tyrone Mings if Aston Villa are relegated.
That’s the view of ex Leeds United star – turned pundit – Noel Whelan who thinks his former club should have tried to sign Mings last summer.
After reviving his career with a loan move from Bournemouth in January 2019, the centre half made a permanent switch in July.
He was rewarded with a first England call-up shortly afterwards and is now back on track as a top flight defender.
So much so that Whelan wants Bielsa to make an audacious move for the 27-year-old when the transfer window reopens.
But it knows Leeds would have to pay big money.
“The spine of a side is so important. Look at how important Virgil Van Dijk has been and Vincent Kompany over the past few years,” Whelan told Football Insider.
“Mings is a fantastic player and a great buy. I would have snapped him up after the way he played last season.
“He got his England cap as well so it goes to show he is a very good centre-half. He has every attribute you would like – decent on the ball, strong, committed, good stature and very quick as well.
“He is player that is only going to get better but if Aston Villa go down he will be in demand by other Premier League clubs.
"There may be a clause in his contract but I would presume Aston Villa will want more than £30million.”
Mings' football career was a slow burner, being plucked from non league by Mick McCarthy at Ipswich Town.
His performances at Portman Road attracted the attention of the Cherries who spent £8million on a relatively raw defender.
Injuries and a lack of opportunities meant he made little to no impression under Eddie Howe but he has flourished since Dean Smith took him to Villa Park.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Pharmacy DENIES profiteering - after charging £5.70 for painkillers

A pharmacy insisted it was NOT profiteering from the coronavirus crisis after the price of painkillers rocketed by £4 .
Gospel Lane Pharmacy in Solihull said it was forced to sell co-codamol for £5.70 - £4 more than the regular price - as suppliers inflated their costs .
Members of the public have been taking to social media to publicly slam various corner shops and pharmacies over their increased costs for essentials as more tragically lose their lives to Covid-19 .
One mum said she was 'gobsmacked ' when she realised she had been overcharged for co-codamol at the Gospel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national emergency .
She had n't realised until she got the packet home and compared it with last month 's packaging , priced at £1.70 .
Responding , the manager of the pharmacy called for an end to the barrage of complaints over pricing - and said : `` It 's because of cost price '' .
Speaking to BirminghamLive , the manager explained the current state of the market and said the costly co-codamol was the only stock staff could source .
`` We ca n't get hold of it , whatever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's finished now .
The co-codamol we 've got is £5.70 we ca n't get anymore that 's all there is .
And there 's no restriction on that at all , there 's no legality on that as well .
`` We 're getting a lot of stick which is not necessary , you need to give us a helping hand rather than slagging us off .
You 're not the guardians of pricing , that 's trading standards really and they can visit us . ''
`` We have returned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prices now , because we 've managed to obtain them , '' he added .
`` The Calpol 6 plus - there 's none available at all in the market anywhere at all .
There 's some under six and the baby Calpol available , we 've got some of that . ''

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A pharmacy insisted it was NOT profiteering from the coronavirus crisis after the price of painkillers rocketed by £4.
Gospel Lane Pharmacy in Solihull said it was forced to sell co-codamol for £5.70 - £4 more than the regular price - as suppliers inflated their costs.
Members of the public have been taking to social media to publicly slam various corner shops and pharmacies over their increased costs for essentials as more tragically lose their lives to Covid-19.
One mum said she was 'gobsmacked' when she realised she had been overcharged for co-codamol at the Gospel Lane pharmacy in the midst of a national emergency.
She hadn't realised until she got the packet home and compared it with last month's packaging, priced at £1.70.
Responding, the manager of the pharmacy called for an end to the barrage of complaints over pricing - and said: "It's because of cost price".
Speaking to BirminghamLive, the manager explained the current state of the market and said the costly co-codamol was the only stock staff could source.
"We can't get hold of it, whatever is there, that's it and it's finished now. The co-codamol we've got is £5.70 we can't get anymore that's all there is. And there's no restriction on that at all, there's no legality on that as well.
"We're getting a lot of stick which is not necessary, you need to give us a helping hand rather than slagging us off. You're not the guardians of pricing, that's trading standards really and they can visit us."
"We have returned the Calpol and the paracetamol to normal prices now, because we've managed to obtain them," he added.
"The Calpol 6 plus - there's none available at all in the market anywhere at all. There's some under six and the baby Calpol available, we've got some of that."


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Carluccio's staff face 50 per cent pay cuts amid coronavirus pandemic

Carluccio 's staff are facing huge pay cuts in March amid the coronavirus lockdown .
The Covid-19 outbreak has seen Brits ordered to stay at home to work from their houses as the pandemic spreads across the country .
Now , the Italian restaurant is facing making drastic cuts to staff pay this month , having been forced to shutter sites across the UK , including Birmingham .
Staff have been told they would receive 50 per cent of their March wages as restaurants shut their doors across Britain .
CEO Mark Jones told workers : “ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take these actions and I deeply regret the impact this is having on you all.
” Jones told The Caterer : “ The entire restaurant sector is facing unprecedented challenges and Carluccio ’ s is no exception .
`` These are difficult and very challenging times for our team , but we are doing absolutely everything we can and the Carluccio ’ s board is in constant talks with its stakeholders to determine a way forward . ''
Carluccio 's is far from the only eatery affected , with chain restaurants across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also took the unprecedented step of shutting every UK restaurant , with Greggs bakery shops also closed across the UK .

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Carluccio's staff are facing huge pay cuts in March amid the coronavirus lockdown.
The Covid-19 outbreak has seen Brits ordered to stay at home to work from their houses as the pandemic spreads across the country.
Now, the Italian restaurant is facing making drastic cuts to staff pay this month, having been forced to shutter sites across the UK, including Birmingham.
Staff have been told they would receive 50 per cent of their March wages as restaurants shut their doors across Britain.
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CEO Mark Jones told workers: “I’m so sorry that we have had to take these actions and I deeply regret the impact this is having on you all.”
Jones told The Caterer : “The entire restaurant sector is facing unprecedented challenges and Carluccio’s is no exception.
"These are difficult and very challenging times for our team, but we are doing absolutely everything we can and the Carluccio’s board is in constant talks with its stakeholders to determine a way forward."
Carluccio's is far from the only eatery affected, with chain restaurants across the UK shutting their doors.
McDonald's also took the unprecedented step of shutting every UK restaurant, with Greggs bakery shops also closed across the UK.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Off-licences told they CAN open amid coronavirus lockdown

Off-licences have now been told they CAN open and operate amid the coronavirus lockdown .
Earlier this week , Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a series of draconian measures , with Brits told to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary .
The PM confirmed , amid the Covid-19 pandemic , Brits could only leave their houses for necessary reasons , be it shopping for essentials , like food or medicine , or work .
Brits can leave their homes for their workplaces only if they can not work from home , he added , in a landmark address on Monday evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retailers and homeware stores - have shut , as well as stores stocking electrical items .
Now , off-licences have been told they can open alongside supermarkets and pharmacies .
Banks and post offices will also stay open , according to an updated list from the government .
Mr Johnson said : “ You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can .
And use food delivery services where you can .
“ If you don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the powers to enforce them , including through fines and dispersing gatherings.
” Supermarkets , pharmacies , takeaways and food deliveries can remain open , with health shop and medical services - eg , dentists - also allowed to operate .
Vets , hardware stores and petrol stations are also open as usual , alongside newsagents , retail shops in hospitals , bicycle shops , laundrettes and dry cleaners .
Undertakers , banks , building societies , short-term loan providers , credit unions and cash points are also open , as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , car garages , repair shops and car rental services .

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Off-licences have now been told they CAN open and operate amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a series of draconian measures, with Brits told to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary.
The PM confirmed, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Brits could only leave their houses for necessary reasons, be it shopping for essentials, like food or medicine, or work.
Brits can leave their homes for their workplaces only if they cannot work from home, he added, in a landmark address on Monday evening.
All non-essential shops - like clothing retailers and homeware stores - have shut, as well as stores stocking electrical items.
Now, off-licences have been told they can open alongside supermarkets and pharmacies.
Banks and post offices will also stay open, according to an updated list from the government.
Mr Johnson said: “You should not be going shopping except for essentials like food and medicine — and you should do this as little as you can. And use food delivery services where you can.
“If you don’t follow the rules the police will have the powers to enforce them, including through fines and dispersing gatherings.”
Supermarkets, pharmacies, takeaways and food deliveries can remain open, with health shop and medical services - eg, dentists - also allowed to operate.
Vets, hardware stores and petrol stations are also open as usual, alongside newsagents, retail shops in hospitals, bicycle shops, laundrettes and dry cleaners.
Undertakers, banks, building societies, short-term loan providers, credit unions and cash points are also open, as well as public toilets, food banks, shelters, car garages, repair shops and car rental services.
Post Offices also remain open.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Tamworth's MP on coronavirus:  "We must all do our bit"

Tamworth 's MP has implored his constituents to all play their part in what he describes as the greatest threat in decades .
Speaking exclusively Birmingham Live 's sister title , the Tamworth Herald , he said : `` This invisible threat is already among us , but we have the chance , the opportunity , to slow the virus ’ spread , to flatten the curve and protect our people .
`` We , all of us , must play our part together to meet this challenge .
“ The response we have taken is robust and follows the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laid down by the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer .
`` We have seen across our globe , fantastic healthcare systems bend , buckle and collapse with the numbers of cases . ''
`` We all must help each other to ensure that does not happen to our own fantastic healthcare system , because if it does the NHS will be placed under impossible strain .
`` That will mean more people will die , not just of Coronavirus but other illnesses too .
“ This is why people must remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people to do so .
This will be reviewed frequently and we will look again in three weeks .
`` If the evidence shows we can do so safely we will then look to relax the new and vital rules .
“ Thank you to everyone who is working flat out to beat this virus , thank you to those in the emergency services and NHS and social care workers on the front line , to the delivery drivers , shop workers , refuse collectors and all who are playing your part .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we are all grateful and will continue to support you . ''
“ My staff are all working hard to answer queries and questions and will continue to do so .
`` While my physical office is closed , my team are working from home so please do continue to email me on Christopher.pincher.mp @ parliament.uk .
if you need advice , support or guidance .
And continue to look at www.gov.uk/coronavirus as your first port of call .
`` Remember to tell your family , your friends , your neighbours AND @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our NHS , Save Lives !
”

Tamworth's MP has implored his constituents to all play their part in what he describes as the greatest threat in decades.
Speaking exclusively Birmingham Live's sister title, the Tamworth Herald, he said: "This invisible threat is already among us, but we have the chance, the opportunity, to slow the virus’ spread, to flatten the curve and protect our people.
"We, all of us, must play our part together to meet this challenge.
“The response we have taken is robust and follows the medical and scientific approach that has been laid down by the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Officer.
"We have seen across our globe, fantastic healthcare systems bend, buckle and collapse with the numbers of cases."
"We all must help each other to ensure that does not happen to our own fantastic healthcare system, because if it does the NHS will be placed under impossible strain.
"That will mean more people will die, not just of Coronavirus but other illnesses too.
“This is why people must remain at home and why we are instructing people to do so. This will be reviewed frequently and we will look again in three weeks.
"If the evidence shows we can do so safely we will then look to relax the new and vital rules.
“Thank you to everyone who is working flat out to beat this virus, thank you to those in the emergency services and NHS and social care workers on the front line, to the delivery drivers, shop workers, refuse collectors and all who are playing your part.
"You are doing an immeasurable service and we are all grateful and will continue to support you."
“My staff are all working hard to answer queries and questions and will continue to do so.
"While my physical office is closed, my team are working from home so please do continue to email me on Christopher.pincher.mp@parliament.uk. if you need advice, support or guidance.
And continue to look at www.gov.uk/coronavirus as your first port of call.
"Remember to tell your family, your friends, your neighbours AND YOURSELF: Stay at Home, Protect our NHS, Save Lives!”


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Coronavirus nurse shares tell-tale symptom she has spotted in patients

A nurse has spoken out over contracting coronavirus - and shared a lesser-known symptom : red eyes .
Chelsey Earnest is treating American patients as the Covid-19 outbreak spreads across the globe .
The healthcare worker operates at a care home in the US , treating patients at Life Care Center in Kirkland , Washington .
And she says she has seen a symptom common among her elderly patients : red eyes .
So far , 129 people at the centre have contracted the deadly bug , with Chelsey telling CNN : `` It 's something that I witnessed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have allergy eyes .
The white part of the eye is not red .
It 's more like they have red eye shadow on the outside of their eyes . ''
Chelsey went on : `` We 've had patients that just had the red eyes as the only symptom that we saw and go to the hospital and pass away .
`` I 've even had the disaster medical control physician say : 'Do they have the red eyes ? '
And I will say : 'Yes ' . ''
President Donald @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in anyone 's lifetime : `` I do n't think its going to end up being such a rough patch . ''
He said he anticipated the economy soaring `` like a rocket ship '' when the crisis was over , yet he implored Congress late in the day to move on critical aid without further delay .
The measure is the largest economic relief bill in US history , and both parties ' leaders were desperate for quick passage as the virus took lives and jobs by the hour .
The package @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spiralling into recession or worse and a nation facing a grim death toll .
Asked how long the aid would keep the economy afloat , Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said : `` We 've anticipated three months .
Hopefully , we wo n't need this for three months . ''
Underscoring the package 's magnitude , the bill finances a response with a price tag equivalent to half the size of the nation 's entire 4 trillion annual budget .
Worldwide , the death toll climbed past 20,000 , according to a running @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The number of dead in the US topped 900 , with more than 60,000 infections .
New York State alone accounted for more than 30,000 cases and close to 300 deaths , most of them in New York City .

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A nurse has spoken out over contracting coronavirus - and shared a lesser-known symptom: red eyes.
Chelsey Earnest is treating American patients as the Covid-19 outbreak spreads across the globe.
The healthcare worker operates at a care home in the US, treating patients at Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington.
And she says she has seen a symptom common among her elderly patients: red eyes.
So far, 129 people at the centre have contracted the deadly bug, with Chelsey telling CNN: "It's something that I witnessed in all of the patients.
"They have allergy eyes. The white part of the eye is not red. It's more like they have red eye shadow on the outside of their eyes."
Chelsey went on: "We've had patients that just had the red eyes as the only symptom that we saw and go to the hospital and pass away.
"I've even had the disaster medical control physician say: 'Do they have the red eyes?' And I will say: 'Yes'."
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President Donald Trump said of the greatest public-health emergency in anyone's lifetime: "I don't think its going to end up being such a rough patch."
He said he anticipated the economy soaring "like a rocket ship" when the crisis was over, yet he implored Congress late in the day to move on critical aid without further delay.
The measure is the largest economic relief bill in US history, and both parties' leaders were desperate for quick passage as the virus took lives and jobs by the hour.
The package is intended as relief for an economy spiralling into recession or worse and a nation facing a grim death toll.
Asked how long the aid would keep the economy afloat, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said: "We've anticipated three months. Hopefully, we won't need this for three months."
Underscoring the package's magnitude, the bill finances a response with a price tag equivalent to half the size of the nation's entire 4 trillion annual budget.
Worldwide, the death toll climbed past 20,000, according to a running count kept by Johns Hopkins University. The number of dead in the US topped 900, with more than 60,000 infections.
New York State alone accounted for more than 30,000 cases and close to 300 deaths, most of them in New York City.


birminghammail--2020-03-26--Charges at Tamworth council car parks waived under emergency powers

Parking charges are being suspended in all of Tamworth Borough Council 's car parks to help support critical workers and people carrying out essential tasks during the coronavirus crisis .
Charges on all council-run car parks will initially be suspended under emergency powers from Thursday , March 26 until April 14 , when the situation will be reviewed .
All machines will be covered and notices will be displayed .
Councillor Daniel Cook , leader of Tamworth Borough Council , said : “ We hope that the vast majority of people are now staying at home , apart from in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government . ''
“ The suspension of parking charges is to help those who are key workers , shopping for essential food and medical supplies , or running errands in support of the extremely vulnerable , to be able to carry out their tasks as quickly and safely as possible .
“ Suspending parking charges also reduces the risk of cross contamination from metal surfaces and helps maintain the social distancing rules .
“ Efforts are being made across the town to support the coronavirus effort and we hope people continue to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these difficult and challenging times - and this includes not journeying to the town unless it ’ s absolutely vital.
” Permit holders do not need to get in touch with us as expiry dates will be extended where possible .
A full list of Tamworth Borough Council owned car parks is available online at www.tamworth.gov.uk/car-parks .

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Parking charges are being suspended in all of Tamworth Borough Council's car parks to help support critical workers and people carrying out essential tasks during the coronavirus crisis.
Charges on all council-run car parks will initially be suspended under emergency powers from Thursday, March 26 until April 14, when the situation will be reviewed. All machines will be covered and notices will be displayed.
Councillor Daniel Cook, leader of Tamworth Borough Council, said: “We hope that the vast majority of people are now staying at home, apart from in the few exceptional circumstances outlined by the Government."
“The suspension of parking charges is to help those who are key workers, shopping for essential food and medical supplies, or running errands in support of the extremely vulnerable, to be able to carry out their tasks as quickly and safely as possible.
“Suspending parking charges also reduces the risk of cross contamination from metal surfaces and helps maintain the social distancing rules.
“Efforts are being made across the town to support the coronavirus effort and we hope people continue to do what is being asked of them in these difficult and challenging times - and this includes not journeying to the town unless it’s absolutely vital.”
Permit holders do not need to get in touch with us as expiry dates will be extended where possible.
A full list of Tamworth Borough Council owned car parks is available online at www.tamworth.gov.uk/car-parks.