themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Jason Manford 'livid' after being knocked back by Tesco for a job

Jason Manford may bee feeling a little bit deflated today following a recent knockback .
The Salford comic joked that he was left 'livid ' after he received an email to say he had n't been successful in his latest job application .
Jason , 38 , admitted on Twitter that Tesco had rejected his application , saying he was 'only trying to do his bit ' during the coronavirus pandemic .
Sharing a screenshot of the email , from the Aldery Road Express store in Wilmslow , it said : `` Hello Jason , we appreciate your interest to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and thank you for your application for the Customer Assistant - Convenience .
`` Regrettably we are unable to progress your application forward this time as the vacancy is now closed .
Unfortunately , due to such a high volume of applications we are unable to provide any detailed feedback .
`` If you are interest in other opportunities at Tesco , or would like to be kept in the loop about future jobs that may be right for you , keep your Tesco Career Centre up to date . ''
In response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Absolutely livid @ Tesco .
I was only trying to do my bit .
`` I hope the better person got and enjoys the job , I 'll be watching . ''
He then followed up with the trick he used to tempt them into hiring him .
`` I even signed it my cv off 'previous experience : Comedian .
So I know that it ’ s all in the delivery ! '
Still nothing , '' Jason added .
`` Maybe if you ’ d applied as Jason Mangos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work down the fruit aisle , '' joked one .
Another said : `` I only wanted a paper and some bread and the bloke behind the counter keeps singing Stars from Les Mis . ''
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
`` No work ?
Looks like it 's the hedgehog sanctuary for you then , '' a third added alluding to Jason 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it did n't go down well with some and Jason explained why he took to the application process , with proof he did really apply .
`` For anyone else who thinks I was somehow taking the p**s. I applied 7 weeks ago when it looked like supermarkets etc were going to need thousands of extra hands and I was recently unemployed ( Curtains finished on the 16th ) so wanted to feel useful . ''

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Jason Manford may bee feeling a little bit deflated today following a recent knockback.
The Salford comic joked that he was left 'livid' after he received an email to say he hadn't been successful in his latest job application.
Jason, 38, admitted on Twitter that Tesco had rejected his application, saying he was 'only trying to do his bit' during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sharing a screenshot of the email, from the Aldery Road Express store in Wilmslow, it said: "Hello Jason, we appreciate your interest to work for Tesco during these unprecedented times and thank you for your application for the Customer Assistant - Convenience.
"Regrettably we are unable to progress your application forward this time as the vacancy is now closed. Unfortunately, due to such a high volume of applications we are unable to provide any detailed feedback.
"If you are interest in other opportunities at Tesco, or would like to be kept in the loop about future jobs that may be right for you, keep your Tesco Career Centre up to date."
In response, Jason wrote to his 327,000 followers: "Absolutely livid @Tesco. I was only trying to do my bit.
"I hope the better person got and enjoys the job, I'll be watching."
He then followed up with the trick he used to tempt them into hiring him.
"I even signed it my cv off 'previous experience: Comedian. So I know that it’s all in the delivery!' Still nothing," Jason added.
And fans found it pretty hilarious.
"Maybe if you’d applied as Jason Mangos you’d have been successful to work down the fruit aisle," joked one.
Another said: "I only wanted a paper and some bread and the bloke behind the counter keeps singing Stars from Les Mis."
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
"No work? Looks like it's the hedgehog sanctuary for you then," a third added alluding to Jason's time on The Masked Singer.
But it didn't go down well with some and Jason explained why he took to the application process, with proof he did really apply.
"For anyone else who thinks I was somehow taking the p**s. I applied 7 weeks ago when it looked like supermarkets etc were going to need thousands of extra hands and I was recently unemployed (Curtains finished on the 16th) so wanted to feel useful."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Four Man United youngsters facing transfer uncertainty after loans

Some Manchester United youngsters are still in the dark regarding their immediate futures following the expiration of their loan deals with EFL clubs .
Four youngsters had been on loan at EFL clubs prior to the coronavirus pandemic , with the English football season currently on hold .
Ethan Hamilton was at Bolton , Kieran O'Hara with Burton , Cameron Borthwick-Jackson at Oldham and George Tanner with Salford .
The youngsters were all due to play their final matches for their respective clubs last weekend when the season was originally supposed to end , but have been left in limbo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the youngsters have now technically expired and the loaning clubs are yet to make a decision on their futures as they await clarity on if , how and when the season will resume .
Fifa has already introduced emergency measures which mean players out of contract will have to stay at their clubs until the end of the season , while loan moves may be extended until necessary for a season to end .
MEN Sport understands United would need to agree to extend any of the aforementioned loan deals , although there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ letting their players gain more valuable experience away from the club .
Borthwick-Jackson has not played for United since he signed a four-year contract in May 2016 and is expected to be released along with fellow academy graduate Demetri Mitchell when the season does finally end .

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Some Manchester United youngsters are still in the dark regarding their immediate futures following the expiration of their loan deals with EFL clubs.
Four youngsters had been on loan at EFL clubs prior to the coronavirus pandemic, with the English football season currently on hold.
Ethan Hamilton was at Bolton, Kieran O'Hara with Burton, Cameron Borthwick-Jackson at Oldham and George Tanner with Salford.
The youngsters were all due to play their final matches for their respective clubs last weekend when the season was originally supposed to end, but have been left in limbo amid the current postponement.
Deals for the youngsters have now technically expired and the loaning clubs are yet to make a decision on their futures as they await clarity on if, how and when the season will resume.
Fifa has already introduced emergency measures which mean players out of contract will have to stay at their clubs until the end of the season, while loan moves may be extended until necessary for a season to end.
MEN Sport understands United would need to agree to extend any of the aforementioned loan deals, although there is no indication they would object to letting their players gain more valuable experience away from the club.
Borthwick-Jackson has not played for United since he signed a four-year contract in May 2016 and is expected to be released along with fellow academy graduate Demetri Mitchell when the season does finally end.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Gogglebox stars ranked from best to worst by viewers

Whatever TV show you watch , you 'll always have a favourite .
Whether that 's a presenter , actor , or reality star .
And therefore , Gogglebox is definitely no different .
The Channel 4 show has been a huge hit since it launched back in 2013 - even picking up a Bafta award along the way .
There 's also just something a lot funnier about watching someone else watch a show you have already seen with their own added commentary .
And thankfully , the laughs have been able to continue as the show is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are the real favourites amongst viewers ?
The Liverpool Echo set up a poll to discover just that and there was very much a clear winner .
Here are the results , in reverse order , showing the cast members from 'worst ' to 'best ' , according to the votes .
In eleventh place was London family , the Vens .
An eleventh place finish is n't a sign of unpopularity though , as viewers quickly became enamoured with mum Mica , boyfriend Marcus and her two daughters Sachelle and Shuggy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 .
The south Londoners joined Gogglebox in series 11 and have become well known for their hilarious comments and outgoing personalities .
When watching notoriously tricky quiz show Only Connect , Mica joked : `` This game is n't for the hood , man . ''
In tenth place was the Michael family , who have been regulars since Gogglebox began .
The family live in Brighton and have built a loyal fan base during their stint on the hit show .
Currently , the family of five have three regulars featuring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mum Carolyne and son Louis .
For most filming stints , Louis joins his parents Andrew and Carolyne on the sofa and in earlier years on the show , his sister Alex appeared as well .
Alex 's twin , Catheryne , has also made appearances , confusing viewers since the pair occasionally swap and take each other 's places .
The Brighton based hairdresser has been on the show for many years , becoming incredibly popular among fans .
He first appeared on Gogglebox along with his then-boyfriend Chris but the pair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his husband Daniel , who first started appearing in 2019 .
Stephen has also appeared on the show with his mum , Pat , who he has spoken about many times during his years on the show .
Welsh couple Dave and Shirley were voted eighth place in the poll .
The couple have been married for 40 years and have two children together .
They joined the show in 2015 , filming from their home in Wales .
They 've become popular for their comical and light-hearted bickering .
The Yorkshire sisters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ poll .
Ellie and Lizzi are from Leeds and joined the show back in 2015 .
The young sisters said they were initially quite worried when they first joined the show that viewers would n't be interested in them .
But now , they are a popular pair and regularly amuse viewers with their back and forth banter and obsession with food .
They both have thousands of followers on social media .
In sixth place were Mary and Marina .
They joined the show in 2016 and have quickly become favourites on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the retirement home where they live in Bristol .
They have become popular for their sense of humour and frank comments about men and relationships , while often getting distracted talking about their love lives .
In fifth place is the phenomenally popular Siddiqui family .
Filming from a home in Derby , the family have been regulars on the show for years .
Baasit , Umar and their dad Sid are much-loved by viewers , while other members of their family , such as sibling Raza and their mum often putting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They 're well known for their witty remarks and comments on everything from talent shows to the news .
The Malones came in fourth place .
Since joining the show back in series four , the Malone family have become extremely popular with viewers .
They ’ re known for their blunt , no-nonsense remarks , enviable snack selection and their adorable dogs who are n't camera shy - or aware of how big they are , with Rottweilers often clambering onto the family 's laps .
Quirky couple Giles and Mary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They quickly became a hit with viewers for their unique style and interesting comments on the week 's television .
Giles regularly amuses viewers with his comments and interpretations of what the couple have been watching , often finishing every remark by saying Mary 's name .
The couple 's home and sense of style is instantly recognisable , particularly Mary 's botanical armchair which matches the wallpaper .
Coming in third place is a testament to the zany couple 's popularity .
The much-loved pair came in second place , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still being relatively new to the show , having joined in 2018 , brother and sister Pete and Sophie have quickly become phenomenally popular with viewers .
The siblings come from Blackpool and became favourites among fans for their hilarious take on the week ’ s TV .
Sophie 's frequent laughter at brother Pete has become an instantly recognisable feature on the show .
With 39 % of the vote , Jenny and Lee came in first place with viewers .
Though their popularity was always known , the pair have won @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cast members on Gogglebox .
The friends film Gogglebox from inside a caravan in Hull .
They have continually offered hilarious commentary on the shows dominating our screens since they first joined the hit series in 2014 .
The pals met in a pub where Jenny was the landlady and Lee was a regular .
They share a Twitter account which has amassed more than 129,000 followers and shows the comical friends sharing their exploits outside of filming .

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Whatever TV show you watch, you'll always have a favourite.
Whether that's a presenter, actor, or reality star.
And therefore, Gogglebox is definitely no different.
The Channel 4 show has been a huge hit since it launched back in 2013 - even picking up a Bafta award along the way.
There's also just something a lot funnier about watching someone else watch a show you have already seen with their own added commentary.
And thankfully, the laughs have been able to continue as the show is still airing during the current lockdown.
But who are the real favourites amongst viewers?
The Liverpool Echo set up a poll to discover just that and there was very much a clear winner.
Here are the results, in reverse order, showing the cast members from 'worst' to 'best', according to the votes.
11. The Ven family
In eleventh place was London family, the Vens.
An eleventh place finish isn't a sign of unpopularity though, as viewers quickly became enamoured with mum Mica, boyfriend Marcus and her two daughters Sachelle and Shuggy when they first joined the show in 2018.
The south Londoners joined Gogglebox in series 11 and have become well known for their hilarious comments and outgoing personalities.
When watching notoriously tricky quiz show Only Connect, Mica joked: "This game isn't for the hood, man."
10. The Michael family
(Image: Channel 4)
In tenth place was the Michael family, who have been regulars since Gogglebox began.
The family live in Brighton and have built a loyal fan base during their stint on the hit show.
Currently, the family of five have three regulars featuring on the series - dad Andrew, mum Carolyne and son Louis.
For most filming stints, Louis joins his parents Andrew and Carolyne on the sofa and in earlier years on the show, his sister Alex appeared as well.
Alex's twin, Catheryne, has also made appearances, confusing viewers since the pair occasionally swap and take each other's places.
9. Stephen and others
(Image: Channel 4)
Stephen was voted in ninth place.
The Brighton based hairdresser has been on the show for many years, becoming incredibly popular among fans.
He first appeared on Gogglebox along with his then-boyfriend Chris but the pair split leading to Stephen being joined by his husband Daniel, who first started appearing in 2019.
Stephen has also appeared on the show with his mum, Pat, who he has spoken about many times during his years on the show.
8. Dave and Shirley
(Image: Channel 4)
Welsh couple Dave and Shirley were voted eighth place in the poll.
The couple have been married for 40 years and have two children together.
They joined the show in 2015, filming from their home in Wales.
They've become popular for their comical and light-hearted bickering.
7. Ellie and Izzi
(Image: Channel 4)
The Yorkshire sisters were voted seventh most popular in the poll.
Ellie and Lizzi are from Leeds and joined the show back in 2015.
The young sisters said they were initially quite worried when they first joined the show that viewers wouldn't be interested in them.
But now, they are a popular pair and regularly amuse viewers with their back and forth banter and obsession with food.
They both have thousands of followers on social media.
6. Mary and Marina
(Image: Channel 4)
In sixth place were Mary and Marina.
They joined the show in 2016 and have quickly become favourites on the series.
Both women met in the retirement home where they live in Bristol.
They have become popular for their sense of humour and frank comments about men and relationships, while often getting distracted talking about their love lives.
5. The Siddiqui family
(Image: CHANNEL 4)
In fifth place is the phenomenally popular Siddiqui family.
Filming from a home in Derby, the family have been regulars on the show for years.
Baasit, Umar and their dad Sid are much-loved by viewers, while other members of their family, such as sibling Raza and their mum often putting in an appearance on the show as well.
They're well known for their witty remarks and comments on everything from talent shows to the news.
4. The Malone Family
(Image: Channel 4)
The Malones came in fourth place.
Since joining the show back in series four, the Malone family have become extremely popular with viewers.
They’re known for their blunt, no-nonsense remarks, enviable snack selection and their adorable dogs who aren't camera shy - or aware of how big they are, with Rottweilers often clambering onto the family's laps.
3. Giles and Mary
(Image: Channel 4)
Quirky couple Giles and Mary came in third place in the vote.
They quickly became a hit with viewers for their unique style and interesting comments on the week's television.
Giles regularly amuses viewers with his comments and interpretations of what the couple have been watching, often finishing every remark by saying Mary's name.
The couple's home and sense of style is instantly recognisable, particularly Mary's botanical armchair which matches the wallpaper.
Coming in third place is a testament to the zany couple's popularity.
2. Pete and Sophie
(Image: Channel 4)
The much-loved pair came in second place, with 23% of the vote.
Despite still being relatively new to the show, having joined in 2018, brother and sister Pete and Sophie have quickly become phenomenally popular with viewers.
The siblings come from Blackpool and became favourites among fans for their hilarious take on the week’s TV.
Sophie's frequent laughter at brother Pete has become an instantly recognisable feature on the show.
1. Jenny and Lee
(Image: Channel 4)
With 39% of the vote, Jenny and Lee came in first place with viewers.
Though their popularity was always known, the pair have won the vote to be crowned the best cast members on Gogglebox.
The friends film Gogglebox from inside a caravan in Hull.
They have continually offered hilarious commentary on the shows dominating our screens since they first joined the hit series in 2014.
The pals met in a pub where Jenny was the landlady and Lee was a regular.
They share a Twitter account which has amassed more than 129,000 followers and shows the comical friends sharing their exploits outside of filming.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Labour leader Keir Starmer calls for workplace coronavirus safety assessments

The Labour leader , Sir Keir Starmer , is calling for workplace assessments as lockdown is lifted as people are `` really worried '' about returning due to coronavirus fears .
He told ITV 's Good Morning Britain that just as there was a consensus going into lockdown , there should be a national consensus coming out .
He said : “ I sense that people are really worried about lifting of lockdown .
They ’ re really worried about going back to work .
The UK government is obliged to consider extending the lockdown on Thursday , at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is expected that Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , will outline his so-called road map exit strategy on Sunday .
Sir Keir said a national consensus would give “ a degree of confidence ” , and said : “ The point that trade unions have raised is safety at work and there was a consultation document the government put out last weekend which was pretty vague , and it needs strengthening .
“ That ’ s why one of the principles I ’ ve set out today is a national safety standard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know if I ’ m going back to work , is it a safe environment , what ’ s being done about social distancing , what are the hand-washing facilities , if I need protective equipment am I going to get it ?
Speaking on BBC Breakfast , Sir Keir reiterated the need for a `` national safety standard '' to get people back to work .
He said he senses and suspects that people are `` anxious '' about going back , so they need reassurance about safety and proper hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need the standard , is we ca n't allow the infection to take off again .
The national safety standard is crucial get the trade unions , get businesses behind it . ''
He said it was a `` central plank '' of what the government will be laying out at the weekend in its road map for exiting lockdown .
He went on to express hope that the contact tracing app will work : `` I really hope it works because testing and tracing is going to be crucial to getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis , '' he continued .
`` If it does n't work - what then ?
What I am saying to the government is do n't put all your eggs in one basket ... if for some reason it does n't work , you will have a problem . ''
On BBC Radio 4 's Today programme , he said he was `` a bit concerned that a similar app in Singapore only had , I think , something like a 20 per cent take-up rate in the public .
“ So , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to say is you are going to have to have the traditional way of tracing as well , which is doing it more manually – phoning people , etc , etc . ''
He told BBC Breakfast TV he wants to see the number of tests go `` up , up , up '' .
And he said `` what we now need is testing for everyone who has got symptoms . ''
He hopes the time frame for a vaccine is `` as short as possible . ''
On face masks , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've been calling for an exit strategy discussion for some considerable period because these are the things we need to discuss , and if it is to be face masks , then we need a plan in place to get them up to the right people.
” He said a “ rush on face masks ” needs to be avoided .
Where there were certain circumstances where people were not able to social distance that was `` a good place to start '' on face masks .

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The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, is calling for workplace assessments as lockdown is lifted as people are "really worried" about returning due to coronavirus fears.
He told ITV's Good Morning Britain that just as there was a consensus going into lockdown, there should be a national consensus coming out.
He said: “I sense that people are really worried about lifting of lockdown. They’re really worried about going back to work.
“They need a high level of reassurance.”
The UK government is obliged to consider extending the lockdown on Thursday, at the end of the current three-week period.
It is expected that Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, will outline his so-called road map exit strategy on Sunday.
Sir Keir said a national consensus would give “a degree of confidence”, and said: “The point that trade unions have raised is safety at work and there was a consultation document the government put out last weekend which was pretty vague, and it needs strengthening.
“That’s why one of the principles I’ve set out today is a national safety standard.
(Image: PA)
“I think people will want to know if I’m going back to work, is it a safe environment, what’s being done about social distancing, what are the hand-washing facilities, if I need protective equipment am I going to get it?
“It’s that degree of reassurance.”
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, Sir Keir reiterated the need for a "national safety standard" to get people back to work.
He said he senses and suspects that people are "anxious" about going back, so they need reassurance about safety and proper hand washing facilities.
"The second reason we need the standard, is we can't allow the infection to take off again. The national safety standard is crucial get the trade unions, get businesses behind it."
He said it was a "central plank" of what the government will be laying out at the weekend in its road map for exiting lockdown.
He went on to express hope that the contact tracing app will work: "I really hope it works because testing and tracing is going to be crucial to getting to the next stage of fighting this crisis," he continued.
"If it doesn't work - what then? What I am saying to the government is don't put all your eggs in one basket... if for some reason it doesn't work, you will have a problem."
On BBC Radio 4's Today programme, he said he was "a bit concerned that a similar app in Singapore only had, I think, something like a 20 per cent take-up rate in the public.
“So, what I’m pushing the government to say is you are going to have to have the traditional way of tracing as well, which is doing it more manually – phoning people, etc, etc."
(Image: PA)
He told BBC Breakfast TV he wants to see the number of tests go "up, up, up". And he said "what we now need is testing for everyone who has got symptoms."
He hopes the time frame for a vaccine is "as short as possible."
On face masks, he told Good Morning Britain: "I've been calling for an exit strategy discussion for some considerable period because these are the things we need to discuss, and if it is to be face masks, then we need a plan in place to get them up to the right people.”
He said a “rush on face masks” needs to be avoided.
Where there were certain circumstances where people were not able to social distance that was "a good place to start" on face masks.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Man City morning headlines as Aguero reveals Michael Owen inspiration

Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has revealed that it was former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen that inspired him to play in the Premier League .
Aguero arrived at City in 2011 and has since become one of the best strikers to ever play in England and has overtaken Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as the Premier League 's top foreign goalscorer .
Standing just shy of 5ft 7in , Aguero does n't have the typical height and strength of a striker that used to thrive in the physical English game but he has revealed that seeing the similarly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the confidence to succeed in the Premier League himself .
`` Look , to me the Premier League is ... when I was a kid I was looking up to Michael Owen , '' Aguero told Henry for Puma .
`` I 've always said it , even in my book , I like him because he 's small , he had the No.10 just like me in my club and he played as a forward .
`` So I told myself , if a small player like him is doing well in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it too . ''
The Premier League are in discussions over plans to air select matches for free on Sky Sports and BT Sport 's YouTube channels .
All of the remaining 92 games of the 2019/20 season will be shown on TV , with most of the matches expected to be on Sky and BT Sport platforms .
The Times report that a few would be shown by Amazon , according to the plan .
The BBC would potentially be permitted to show highlights more often but it is unlikely any games @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The only time a Premier League match has been shown free to air since the competition started in 1992 was on the opening day of the 2013-14 season when Sky showed Manchester United v Swansea City and BT screened Crystal Palace v Arsenal for free .
The government has raised the idea of matches being available on free-to-air platforms but will not push for them to be on terrestrial TV and it is understood to be happy that the majority will be on pay-TV .
Manchester City could be up against Chelsea as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Boubacar Kamara from Marseille this summer .
The 20-year-old has impressed with his versatility , able to play in midfield or defence , and it ’ s thought that Pep Guardiola is looking for cover at the back , according to Le 10 Sport .
The France international , who has represented his country at every age group , is reportedly valued at around £23.4m – and with the early finish to Ligue 1 , Marseille may consider offers to help them cope with the subsequent financial impact .

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Aguero's Premier League inspiration
Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has revealed that it was former Liverpool and Manchester United striker Michael Owen that inspired him to play in the Premier League.
Aguero arrived at City in 2011 and has since become one of the best strikers to ever play in England and has overtaken Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as the Premier League's top foreign goalscorer.
Standing just shy of 5ft 7in, Aguero doesn't have the typical height and strength of a striker that used to thrive in the physical English game but he has revealed that seeing the similarly diminutive Owen do so well gave him the confidence to succeed in the Premier League himself.
"Look, to me the Premier League is... when I was a kid I was looking up to Michael Owen," Aguero told Henry for Puma.
"I've always said it, even in my book, I like him because he's small, he had the No.10 just like me in my club and he played as a forward.
"So I told myself, if a small player like him is doing well in the Premier League, I could make it too."
City matches could stream for free
The Premier League are in discussions over plans to air select matches for free on Sky Sports and BT Sport's YouTube channels.
All of the remaining 92 games of the 2019/20 season will be shown on TV, with most of the matches expected to be on Sky and BT Sport platforms.
The Times report that a few would be shown by Amazon, according to the plan. The BBC would potentially be permitted to show highlights more often but it is unlikely any games would be live on terrestrial TV.
The only time a Premier League match has been shown free to air since the competition started in 1992 was on the opening day of the 2013-14 season when Sky showed Manchester United v Swansea City and BT screened Crystal Palace v Arsenal for free.
The government has raised the idea of matches being available on free-to-air platforms but will not push for them to be on terrestrial TV and it is understood to be happy that the majority will be on pay-TV.
City face competition for Kamara - report
Manchester City could be up against Chelsea as they reportedly try to secure the signing of Boubacar Kamara from Marseille this summer.
The 20-year-old has impressed with his versatility, able to play in midfield or defence, and it’s thought that Pep Guardiola is looking for cover at the back, according to Le 10 Sport.
The France international, who has represented his country at every age group, is reportedly valued at around £23.4m – and with the early finish to Ligue 1, Marseille may consider offers to help them cope with the subsequent financial impact.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--UK now has highest coronavirus death toll in Europe as figures reveal true scale

The UK has the highest coronavirus death rate in Europe , new figures show .
Data released by the Office for National Statistics gives a heartbreaking insight into the country 's truth death toll .
The figures show that there were 29,648 Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales as of April 24 , which is higher than Italy 's current toll of 29,079 .
This is compared to the 22,173 deaths of people in England and Wales testing positive for Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health & Social Care for the same period .
This shows that the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % higher than what has previously been reported .
While the figures did also reveal that overall deaths were trending down in the week ending April 24 , but fatalities in care homes continued to climb .
There were 6,391 deaths in care homes involving coronavirus reported by care home providers in England to the Care Quality Commission up to May 1 .
The number of registered deaths involving Covid-19 occurring in hospitals fell from 6,107 in the week ending April 17 to 4,841 in the week ending April 24 .
The ONS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 in England and Wales registered up to April 24 that occurred outside hospitals .
The equivalent number for hospital deaths over this period is 19,643 .
The ONS said the numbers are based on where Covid-19 is mentioned anywhere on the death certificate , including in combination with other health conditions .
The Department of Health figures are based on when deaths were reported and are for deaths where a person has been tested positive for Covid-19 .
The saddening figures come as care homes in the UK say they are still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protective equipment ( PPE ) .
In turn , this is causing `` really high '' levels of stress for workers .
Bosses say the requirement to wear PPE at all times while working in care homes , coupled with increased costs , mean that supplies often run out extremely quickly .
Colin Angel , policy director for the UK Homecare Association ( UKHCA ) , said sourcing equipment for workers is a main concern for care providers .
He told BBC Breakfast : `` I think every homecare provider in the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply of PPE , and having enough to be confident that they can continue providing care services across , sometimes even days , if not just a few weeks .
`` And it ’ s a real stress .
I have a provider who was telling me he was spending 90 % of his time trying to phone round and get PPE delivered .
`` That means he ’ s looking for PPE rather than being able to run the rest of his service .
`` That ’ s a huge problem , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s creating both for providers delivering care and their frontline care workers is really high . ''

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The UK has the highest coronavirus death toll in Europe, new figures show.
Data released by the Office for National Statistics gives a heartbreaking insight into the country's truth death toll.
The figures show that there were 29,648 Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales as of April 24, which is higher than Italy's current toll of 29,079.
This is compared to the 22,173 deaths of people in England and Wales testing positive for Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health & Social Care for the same period.
This shows that the UK's fatality toll is more than 30% higher than what has previously been reported.
While the figures did also reveal that overall deaths were trending down in the week ending April 24, but fatalities in care homes continued to climb.
There were 6,391 deaths in care homes involving coronavirus reported by care home providers in England to the Care Quality Commission up to May 1.
The number of registered deaths involving Covid-19 occurring in hospitals fell from 6,107 in the week ending April 17 to 4,841 in the week ending April 24.
The ONS figures show there were 7,713 deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales registered up to April 24 that occurred outside hospitals.
Of these:
5,890 took place in care homes
1,306 in private homes
301 in hospices
105 in other communal establishments
111 elsewhere
The equivalent number for hospital deaths over this period is 19,643.
The ONS said the numbers are based on where Covid-19 is mentioned anywhere on the death certificate, including in combination with other health conditions.
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The Department of Health figures are based on when deaths were reported and are for deaths where a person has been tested positive for Covid-19.
The figures come as care homes in the UK say they are still struggling to source sufficient levels of personal protective equipment (PPE).
In turn, this is causing "really high" levels of stress for workers.
Bosses say the requirement to wear PPE at all times while working in care homes, coupled with increased costs, mean that supplies often run out extremely quickly.
Colin Angel, policy director for the UK Homecare Association (UKHCA), said sourcing equipment for workers is a main concern for care providers.
He told BBC Breakfast: "I think every homecare provider in the country is really struggling to get a sure supply of PPE, and having enough to be confident that they can continue providing care services across, sometimes even days, if not just a few weeks.
"And it’s a real stress. I have a provider who was telling me he was spending 90% of his time trying to phone round and get PPE delivered.
"That means he’s looking for PPE rather than being able to run the rest of his service.
"That’s a huge problem, and the levels of stress it’s creating both for providers delivering care and their frontline care workers is really high."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to two Manchester United players

Patrice Evra has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson had a special apology for both Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa when he retired seven years ago .
The legendary Manchester United manager called time on his spell at Old Trafford in 2013 after an incredible period of dominance at the club .
Ferguson surprised many when he announced his retirement before the end of the season with his first-team squad equally shocked to hear of the announcement .
It was a bitter blow for Evra to lose such an influential coach , but he has revealed how Ferguson was particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kagawa for one season following their arrival the previous summer .
“ After two weeks , we were in the dressing room waiting , ” Evra told the UTD Podcast .
“ When we arrived at Carrington , I see all those cameras and I was like : ‘ Wow , someone has done something wrong .
Maybe a player is the story again !
Someone has done something wrong , we are in trouble.
’ “ But we arrived and people said , 'Guys , you have to stay in the dressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chat ' .
And when the boss came into the dressing room to talk to everyone , it 's never good news .
“ He came , and he said , ' I 'm really sorry .
Some people have said that I 'm going to retire even before I say it myself .
That 's why you saw all those cameras .
But I will retire because my wife needs me ’ .
He apologised to [ Robin ] van Persie , he apologised to Shinji [ Kagawa ] , because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to them especially .
”

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Patrice Evra has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson had a special apology for both Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa when he retired seven years ago.
The legendary Manchester United manager called time on his spell at Old Trafford in 2013 after an incredible period of dominance at the club.
Ferguson surprised many when he announced his retirement before the end of the season with his first-team squad equally shocked to hear of the announcement.
It was a bitter blow for Evra to lose such an influential coach, but he has revealed how Ferguson was particularly sorry he only managed Van Persie and Kagawa for one season following their arrival the previous summer.
“After two weeks, we were in the dressing room waiting,” Evra told the UTD Podcast. “When we arrived at Carrington, I see all those cameras and I was like: ‘Wow, someone has done something wrong. Maybe a player is the story again! Someone has done something wrong, we are in trouble.’
“But we arrived and people said, 'Guys, you have to stay in the dressing room because the boss wants to have a chat'. And when the boss came into the dressing room to talk to everyone, it's never good news.
“He came, and he said, 'I'm really sorry. Some people have said that I'm going to retire even before I say it myself. That's why you saw all those cameras. But I will retire because my wife needs me’. He apologised to [Robin] van Persie, he apologised to Shinji [Kagawa], because he just bought them. He apologised to them especially.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--A new Twilight book has been confirmed for release this summer

Twilight author Stephanie Meyer has confirmed she will finally publish the long-awaited follow-up , Midnight Sun .
The fifth instalment of her best-selling young adult fiction series is a re-telling of the story from vampire Edward Cullen 's perspective .
Meyer had planned to publish the book years ago but abandoned it after a 12-chapter manuscript was leaked online in 2008 .
Fans had been awaiting an announcement after a timer appeared on the novelist 's website last week .
Meyer appeared on Good Morning America via a pre-recorded video broadcast to confirm it will be released on August 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making this announcement when the world is suffering through a pandemic , and no one really knows what ’ s next , '' she said .
`` I thought seriously about delaying this announcement until things were back to normal ; however , that felt wrong , considering how long those who are eager for this book have already waited .
`` I know how much I personally need distractions right now , how much I need something to look forward to , and most of all , how much I need more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hope this book gives my readers a little pleasure to anticipate and , after it arrives , a chance to live in an imaginary world for a while .
I can ’ t express how much I appreciate the patience of my readers , and their support over the years it took to finish Midnight Sun . ''
The novel will be available in hardback and ebook , as well as an audio edition by Hachette Audio .
Publisher Little , Brown said readers would 'at last ' get to experience Edward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vampire 's point of view .
`` This unforgettable tale , as told through Edward ’ s eyes , takes on a new and decidedly dark twist , '' the blurb for the new book says .
`` Meeting Bella is both the most intriguing and unnerving event he has experienced in his many years as a vampire .
`` As we learn more fascinating details about Edward ’ s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts , we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the story of teenager Isabella 'Bella ' Swan who moves to Forks , Washington , and falls in love with Edward Cullen , a 104-year-old vampire from a 'vegetarian ' family who do n't feed on humans .
Three further books followed - New Moon , Eclipse and Breaking Dawn - and the series was turned into a blockbuster film franchise starring Robert Pattinson as Edward and Kristen Stewart as Bella .

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Twilight author Stephanie Meyer has confirmed she will finally publish the long-awaited follow-up, Midnight Sun.
The fifth instalment of her best-selling young adult fiction series is a re-telling of the story from vampire Edward Cullen's perspective.
Meyer had planned to publish the book years ago but abandoned it after a 12-chapter manuscript was leaked online in 2008.
Fans had been awaiting an announcement after a timer appeared on the novelist's website last week.
Meyer appeared on Good Morning America via a pre-recorded video broadcast to confirm it will be released on August 4.
“It feels strange to be making this announcement when the world is suffering through a pandemic, and no one really knows what’s next," she said.
(Image: Little, Brown)
"I thought seriously about delaying this announcement until things were back to normal; however, that felt wrong, considering how long those who are eager for this book have already waited.
"I know how much I personally need distractions right now, how much I need something to look forward to, and most of all, how much I need more books to read.
"So, I hope this book gives my readers a little pleasure to anticipate and, after it arrives, a chance to live in an imaginary world for a while. I can’t express how much I appreciate the patience of my readers, and their support over the years it took to finish Midnight Sun."
The novel will be available in hardback and ebook, as well as an audio edition by Hachette Audio.
Publisher Little, Brown said readers would 'at last' get to experience Edward and Bella Swan's love story from the vampire's point of view.
"This unforgettable tale, as told through Edward’s eyes, takes on a new and decidedly dark twist," the blurb for the new book says.
"Meeting Bella is both the most intriguing and unnerving event he has experienced in his many years as a vampire.
"As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life."
First published in 2005, Twilight tells the story of teenager Isabella 'Bella' Swan who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with Edward Cullen, a 104-year-old vampire from a 'vegetarian' family who don't feed on humans.
Three further books followed - New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn - and the series was turned into a blockbuster film franchise starring Robert Pattinson as Edward and Kristen Stewart as Bella.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Major FIFA 20 upgrade - what's in the Title Update 16 patch

The latest Title Update for FIFA 20 , named Title Update # 16 , is now live on Xbox and PS4 , having only been available for PC gamers to download previously .
Included in the patch notes are some interesting online connection changes , with a select number of players due to get additional information in regards to the strength of their connection .
There are also changes to some visual elements within FIFA 20 Career Mode , which fans have been wanting for some months .
Here are the full patch notes for FIFA 20 Title Update 16 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FIFA forum , which is now available to download on PC , Xbox and PS4 .
• This option enables the display of certain information regarding your connection while in an online match .
• This option is currently only available to a select group of players while we gather feedback and tune the associated values .
• We will communicate our plans for releasing this to a wider audience when more information is available .
• All other players will see this option as greyed out , and will not be able @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• In VOLTA FOOTBALL , the avatar ’ s saved customisations were not displayed in some cases .
Further information about the new Title Update can be found on the official EA SPORTS FIFA forum .
What do you make of these changes to FIFA 20 ?
Let us know about how the changes feel in the latest update .
This update is available to download now on PC , Xbox and PS4 .

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The latest Title Update for FIFA 20, named Title Update #16, is now live on Xbox and PS4, having only been available for PC gamers to download previously.
Included in the patch notes are some interesting online connection changes, with a select number of players due to get additional information in regards to the strength of their connection. There are also changes to some visual elements within FIFA 20 Career Mode, which fans have been wanting for some months.
Here are the full patch notes for FIFA 20 Title Update 16, as per the official EA SPORTS FIFA forum, which is now available to download on PC, Xbox and PS4.
FIFA 20 Title Update 16 patch notes in full
General
Made the following change:
Added a Connection Monitoring option in Settings.
This option enables the display of certain information regarding your connection while in an online match.
This option is currently only available to a select group of players while we gather feedback and tune the associated values.
We will communicate our plans for releasing this to a wider audience when more information is available.
All other players will see this option as greyed out, and will not be able to toggle it on at this time.
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Visuals
Made the following change:
Updates to multiple kits and tifos.
Addressed the following issues:
Scrolling line ups were not correctly displaying names.
In VOLTA FOOTBALL, the avatar’s saved customisations were not displayed in some cases.
Further information about the new Title Update can be found on the official EA SPORTS FIFA forum.
What do you make of these changes to FIFA 20?
Let us know about how the changes feel in the latest update.
This update is available to download now on PC, Xbox and PS4.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-06--One in 10 businesses fear they face going bust during coronavirus pandemic

One in 10 British businesses believe they face a `` high risk '' of going bust due to the coronavirus pandemic , according to a survey .
Around half of businesses questioned said they also believe there is a `` small risk '' they will become insolvent as vast swathes of the economy remain closed during lockdown .
The Opinium-Cebr Business Distress Tracker said the data from 500 firms equates to more than half a million businesses which could be pushed under by the lockdown .
A further 250,000 businesses said they would not be able to survive if trading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month and another 1.1 million said they would go bust in three months under current circumstances .
For those companies with one eye on recovery , bosses said they will need at least six months to return to pre-crisis production levels and one in six said it could take a year to return fully .
James Endersby , chief executive at Opinium , said : `` The damage inflicted on UK businesses by the pandemic and lockdown is colossal , and the figures make for very sombre reading .
`` The business impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector , business size and at almost every level of employment .
It 's unavoidable .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
`` With more than a quarter of a million businesses fearing they wo n't survive if trading conditions remain as they are for another month , and a million businesses unable to last for three more months of lockdown , the government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy is well-anticipated and desperately needed . ''
The survey also found that 88 per cent of businesses have made workplace adjustments due to the current economic crisis , with 35 per cent of employees per business on furlough , on average .
Smaller businesses with under 50 employees have a higher proportion of staff on furlough and there has also been a cut in the number of hours worked .
Pablo Shah , senior economist at Cebr , said : `` These figures dash hopes of an immediate bounceback once restrictions are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prolonged period of subdued output that is set to last for a period of years , rather than months .
`` majority of their pay from the government .
Earlier , the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urged the government to consider workplace assessments to ensure worried employees felt safe when they returned to work after lockdown .

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One in 10 British businesses believe they face a "high risk" of going bust due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey.
Around half of businesses questioned said they also believe there is a "small risk" they will become insolvent as vast swathes of the economy remain closed during lockdown.
The Opinium-Cebr Business Distress Tracker said the data from 500 firms equates to more than half a million businesses which could be pushed under by the lockdown.
A further 250,000 businesses said they would not be able to survive if trading conditions remain as they are for another month and another 1.1 million said they would go bust in three months under current circumstances.
(Image: PA)
For those companies with one eye on recovery, bosses said they will need at least six months to return to pre-crisis production levels and one in six said it could take a year to return fully.
James Endersby, chief executive at Opinium, said: "The damage inflicted on UK businesses by the pandemic and lockdown is colossal, and the figures make for very sombre reading.
"The business impact is felt in almost every region, sector, business size and at almost every level of employment. It's unavoidable.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
"With more than a quarter of a million businesses fearing they won't survive if trading conditions remain as they are for another month, and a million businesses unable to last for three more months of lockdown, the government's comprehensive plan to unlock and restart the economy is well-anticipated and desperately needed."
The survey also found that 88 per cent of businesses have made workplace adjustments due to the current economic crisis, with 35 per cent of employees per business on furlough, on average.
(Image: PA)
Smaller businesses with under 50 employees have a higher proportion of staff on furlough and there has also been a cut in the number of hours worked.
Pablo Shah, senior economist at Cebr, said: "These figures dash hopes of an immediate bounceback once restrictions are lifted, and instead point to a prolonged period of subdued output that is set to last for a period of years, rather than months."majority of their pay from the government.
Earlier, the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer urged the government to consider workplace assessments to ensure worried employees felt safe when they returned to work after lockdown.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Jose Mourinho 'really wanted' Alphonso Davies at Manchester United

Manchester United missed out on a deal for Alphonso Davies because they 'did n't have the same vision and belief ' as Bayern Munich , a former coach has said .
Jose Mourinho is said to have been keen on getting a deal done for the left-back , now at the German giants , for some time , but according to one of the defender 's former coaches , United missed the boat .
Nick Huoseh , former coach at Davies ' old team the Edmonton Strikers , said that Mourinho wanted the club to make a move for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a winger .
`` When Jose Mourinho was there , he really wanted him but it never happened , '' Huoseh told Sky Sports .
`` They waited and waited , and at the end I do n't think they had the same vision and belief as Munich .
`` I met with one or two other clubs , but speaking with the Bayern guys and seeing their plan I thought it was the best place for Alphonso .
`` Honestly , I was being offered things that guys might jump on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben were retiring , and it was just a good fit .
`` One of the English clubs , I asked about their plan for Alphonso , and they said they might put him with the second team , or send him on loan because they were n't sure if he would get a work permit .
`` But with Bayern , it was n't just a phone call .
It was a PowerPoint presentation , put together by [ chief scout ] Marco Neppe and [ sporting director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his position on the field , where he was going to play , they showed how they had 19 players in their squad , play 50 something games a year , play a lot of matches a year and the average player plays 80 % of the matches . ''

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Manchester United missed out on a deal for Alphonso Davies because they 'didn't have the same vision and belief' as Bayern Munich, a former coach has said.
Jose Mourinho is said to have been keen on getting a deal done for the left-back, now at the German giants, for some time, but according to one of the defender's former coaches, United missed the boat.
Nick Huoseh, former coach at Davies' old team the Edmonton Strikers, said that Mourinho wanted the club to make a move for the Canadian international - who can also play as a winger.
"When Jose Mourinho was there, he really wanted him but it never happened," Huoseh told Sky Sports.
"They waited and waited, and at the end I don't think they had the same vision and belief as Munich.
"I met with one or two other clubs, but speaking with the Bayern guys and seeing their plan I thought it was the best place for Alphonso.
"Honestly, I was being offered things that guys might jump on but Bayern had a small squad, Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben were retiring, and it was just a good fit.
"One of the English clubs, I asked about their plan for Alphonso, and they said they might put him with the second team, or send him on loan because they weren't sure if he would get a work permit.
"But with Bayern, it wasn't just a phone call. It was a PowerPoint presentation, put together by [chief scout] Marco Neppe and [sporting director] Hasan Salihamidzic.
"They showed his position on the field, where he was going to play, they showed how they had 19 players in their squad, play 50 something games a year, play a lot of matches a year and the average player plays 80% of the matches."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Key government scientist on coronavirus resigns for 'breaking lockdown rules'

A leading coronavirus scientist has resigned from his role after he reportedly breached the lockdown restrictions .
Professor Neil Ferguson tonight stood down from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( SAGE ) which advises the government on the pandemic , admitting he had made an “ error of judgment ” .
According to the Telegraph the Imperial College London professor twice allowed a woman to visit him at his home in the capital contrary to government rules .
Prof Ferguson 's advice is widely credited as having been influential in Boris Johnson 's decision to lockdown the country on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken of the need to observe strict social distancing to help halt the spread of the virus .
He said he believed he was immune having previously tested positive , isolated and recovered from the virus .
However he said he `` deeply regretted any undermining of the clear messages around the continued need for social distancing . ''
Prof Ferguson told the Telegraph : “ I accept I made an error of judgment and took the wrong course of action .
`` I have therefore stepped back from my involvement in SAGE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I was immune , having tested positive for coronavirus , and completely isolated myself for almost two weeks after developing symptoms .
“ I deeply regret any undermining of the clear messages around the continued need for social distancing to control this devastating epidemic .
`` The Government guidance is unequivocal , and is there to protect all of us.
” Earlier this month Scotland 's Chief Medical Officer Dr Catherine Calderwood resigned after admitting she had n't followed her own guidelines by visiting her second home .
Yesterday a list of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of their advice now being made public .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food , basics and other support .
Many of them are self-isolating , often in fragile health and alone .
Public services have been working hard to find and help them , but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock .
So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor 's Charity have launched Covaid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who most need help , from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
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A leading coronavirus scientist has resigned from his role after he reportedly breached the lockdown restrictions.
Professor Neil Ferguson tonight stood down from the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) which advises the government on the pandemic, admitting he had made an “error of judgment”.
According to the Telegraph the Imperial College London professor twice allowed a woman to visit him at his home in the capital contrary to government rules.
Prof Ferguson's advice is widely credited as having been influential in Boris Johnson's decision to lockdown the country on March 23.
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And he has previously spoken of the need to observe strict social distancing to help halt the spread of the virus.
He said he believed he was immune having previously tested positive, isolated and recovered from the virus.
However he said he "deeply regretted any undermining of the clear messages around the continued need for social distancing."
Prof Ferguson told the Telegraph: “I accept I made an error of judgment and took the wrong course of action.
"I have therefore stepped back from my involvement in SAGE.
“I acted in the belief that I was immune, having tested positive for coronavirus, and completely isolated myself for almost two weeks after developing symptoms.
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“I deeply regret any undermining of the clear messages around the continued need for social distancing to control this devastating epidemic.
"The Government guidance is unequivocal, and is there to protect all of us.”
A government spokesman confirmed Prof Ferguson’s resignation.
Earlier this month Scotland's Chief Medical Officer Dr Catherine Calderwood resigned after admitting she hadn't followed her own guidelines by visiting her second home.
Yesterday a list of all members of SAGE was published with some of their advice now being made public.
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--State of play in Europe's leagues as Man Utd, Man City await decision

The Premier League remain locked in discussions over 'Project Restart ' as they bid to complete the 2019/20 season .
Talks are ongoing about a return to the football fields amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic .
With a legal minefield awaiting the Premier League should they not be able to finish , a plan has been presented to the 20 top-flight clubs in a bid to ensure their TV broadcast deals are fulfilled .
Around Europe , each league has taken a different viewpoint on the remaining matches of the season and here we round-up the situation across all the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a plan in place to complete the 2019/20 season behind closed doors and in neutral venues .
The government will address the nation on Sunday , May 10 , with a review of lockdown measures , which will give the clearest indication to the Premier League if the season is likely to be completed .
Those threatened by relegation are challenging the latest proposal to stage the final matches in 8-10 neutral grounds and one club has even suggested cancelling relegation for this season , although that is unlikely to happen .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being targeted .
There are no plans in place for the EFL to return to action as playing behind closed doors would financially cripple lower-league clubs .
Those in League One and League Two , in particular , rely heavily on gate receipts for their income and , thus , would be operating at a loss if they played without supporters , as the Premier League is likely to do .
That means the EFL faces a £200million black hole they must fill by September , with chairman Rick Parry calling on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' to rescue the EFL .
The Italian government has given the green light for Serie A players to resume individual training at their club 's training grounds with group sessions set to be allowed from May 18 .
The 20 Serie A clubs reiterated on May 1 that there is a `` unanimous will to finish the season '' although the government will make a final decision on that , which Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said will not be made until a later date .
Under two proposals put forward to Serie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italian top-flight could resume on June 13th or 20th , with the final day of the season taking place on August 1st in either scenario .
La Liga clubs were given the green light to welcome their players back into training on May 4 , with group sessions from May 11 onwards .
Spain 's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes the league can resume `` soon '' behind closed doors but says the decision will lie with the Royal Spanish Football Federation ( RFEF ) and health minister .
The Spanish league has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late May and , although no date for its return has so far been given , La Liga is aiming to resume behind closed doors in mid-June .
France took the controversial decision to end the 2019/20 season and award Paris Saint-Germain the Ligue 1 title .
The Ligue 2 season is also over after French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced no sporting events , even those behind closed doors , could take place before September .
However , Lyon have warned they could launch legal action after they missed out on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also threatened similar action .
The Bundesliga could be given the green light for a return on Wednesday , May 6 with Germany 's Chancellor Angela Merkel set to announce a restart date .
Play could come as early as May 15 , according to Reuters , making it the first of the five major European domestic leagues to resume since the global coronavirus pandemic began .
Finishing the 2019/20 season remains the priority in German football , with Bundesliga CEO Christian Seifert insisting failing to do so would mean `` the Bundesliga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crisis '' .
Like in France , the Netherlands took the early decision to end the 2019/20 season and freeze the Eredivisie table .
However , unlike Ligue 1 , there will be no promotion or relegation across any division , with the league title also scrapped .
The Eredivisie has put Ajax forward to go directly to the play-offs of the Champions League , with AZ playing in the second qualifying round .
Third-placed Feyenoord go straight into the group stage of the Europa League with PSV and Willem II qualifying for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But AZ have released a statement saying they are considering their options after indicating displeasure with the judgement , particularly in relation to the awarding of European places Portugal 's government says the Primeira Liga will be allowed to resume on May 30 .
Nacional and Farense have been promoted to Portugal 's top-flight after it was decided the Segunda Division campaign would be ended , whilst Piedada and Casa Pia have been relegated from the Segunda Division .

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The Premier League remain locked in discussions over 'Project Restart' as they bid to complete the 2019/20 season.
Talks are ongoing about a return to the football fields amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
With a legal minefield awaiting the Premier League should they not be able to finish, a plan has been presented to the 20 top-flight clubs in a bid to ensure their TV broadcast deals are fulfilled.
Around Europe, each league has taken a different viewpoint on the remaining matches of the season and here we round-up the situation across all the major divisions.
The Premier League - England
Talks continue to put a plan in place to complete the 2019/20 season behind closed doors and in neutral venues.
The government will address the nation on Sunday, May 10, with a review of lockdown measures, which will give the clearest indication to the Premier League if the season is likely to be completed.
Those threatened by relegation are challenging the latest proposal to stage the final matches in 8-10 neutral grounds and one club has even suggested cancelling relegation for this season, although that is unlikely to happen.
A restart date of June 12 is still being targeted.
The EFL - England
There are no plans in place for the EFL to return to action as playing behind closed doors would financially cripple lower-league clubs.
Those in League One and League Two, in particular, rely heavily on gate receipts for their income and, thus, would be operating at a loss if they played without supporters, as the Premier League is likely to do.
That means the EFL faces a £200million black hole they must fill by September, with chairman Rick Parry calling on the Premier League to deliver a 'safety package' to rescue the EFL.
Serie A - Italy
The Italian government has given the green light for Serie A players to resume individual training at their club's training grounds with group sessions set to be allowed from May 18.
The 20 Serie A clubs reiterated on May 1 that there is a "unanimous will to finish the season" although the government will make a final decision on that, which Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said will not be made until a later date.
Under two proposals put forward to Serie A clubs in their assembly, the Italian top-flight could resume on June 13th or 20th, with the final day of the season taking place on August 1st in either scenario.
La Liga - Spain
La Liga clubs were given the green light to welcome their players back into training on May 4, with group sessions from May 11 onwards.
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes the league can resume "soon" behind closed doors but says the decision will lie with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and health minister.
The Spanish league has already said play will not resume before late May and, although no date for its return has so far been given, La Liga is aiming to resume behind closed doors in mid-June.
Ligue 1 - France
France took the controversial decision to end the 2019/20 season and award Paris Saint-Germain the Ligue 1 title.
The Ligue 2 season is also over after French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced no sporting events, even those behind closed doors, could take place before September.
However, Lyon have warned they could launch legal action after they missed out on the European spots, whilst relegated clubs have also threatened similar action.
Bundesliga - Germany
The Bundesliga could be given the green light for a return on Wednesday, May 6 with Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel set to announce a restart date.
Play could come as early as May 15, according to Reuters, making it the first of the five major European domestic leagues to resume since the global coronavirus pandemic began.
Finishing the 2019/20 season remains the priority in German football, with Bundesliga CEO Christian Seifert insisting failing to do so would mean "the Bundesliga would be collateral damage to the coronavirus crisis".
Eredivisie - Netherlands
Like in France, the Netherlands took the early decision to end the 2019/20 season and freeze the Eredivisie table.
However, unlike Ligue 1, there will be no promotion or relegation across any division, with the league title also scrapped.
The Eredivisie has put Ajax forward to go directly to the play-offs of the Champions League, with AZ playing in the second qualifying round. Third-placed Feyenoord go straight into the group stage of the Europa League with PSV and Willem II qualifying for the second qualifying round for the competition.
But AZ have released a statement saying they are considering their options after indicating displeasure with the judgement, particularly in relation to the awarding of European places
Primeira Liga - Portugal
Portugal's government says the Primeira Liga will be allowed to resume on May 30.
Nacional and Farense have been promoted to Portugal's top-flight after it was decided the Segunda Division campaign would be ended, whilst Piedada and Casa Pia have been relegated from the Segunda Division.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Man Utd training change helped Ronaldo become world's best player

Darren Fletcher says Cristiano Ronaldo became one of the best players football has ever seen thanks to his single-minded determination to do so , but helped by the competitive environment he found at Manchester United .
Ronaldo arrived at Old Trafford as a teenager from Sporting in 2003 and by the time he left for Real Madrid six years later he had already won several titles and the Ballon d'Or .
At Madrid he would reach even greater heights by winning the Champions League four times , amassing an almost unprecedented goalscoring tally , and establishing himself as one of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Yet former United midfielder Fletcher has explained that it was the tough and highly competitive training ground at United which helped him do so .
`` He was probably thankful for coming into that environment because it made him a winner , '' Fletcher told the Lockdown Tactics podcast .
`` Ronaldo came in as a young boy , he basically got chucked on a plane after a pre-season game because of how well he played against us and a week later he 's in Manchester .
`` He learned English so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took extra training every day , he was the first player to go and get a personal chef , he brought in ankle weights to train with ankle weights in training so in a game he felt sharper when he took them off , he was manipulating his body .
`` What a guy , he was determined to be the best player in the world and when you see his ability , and yeah he was frustrating in the beginning , he was a young skinny lad , the dedication and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go and become the best in the world .
`` He had it tough as well in the dressing room and there were times when he was holding on to the ball too much and his decision-making was n't there yet , he had a tough time and he got told a few home truths , but he could deal with it - he was a big personality .
`` The growth in the space of a few years in terms of his personal training and the gym , he just became @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and there 's no doubt that that environment at Manchester United helped him as well . ''
Another big factor in his improvement , Fletcher reveals , were the methods of Walter Smith on the training ground , who served as assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson for six months in 2004 and helped Ronaldo change his game from an inconsistent trickster to a ruthless finisher .
`` Walter came in and he decided to not give fouls in training and I know it was definitely for Ronaldo and the boys were flying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lumps kicked out of him , '' the Scot continued .
`` Before , he would n't get soft fouls , but he would get fouls .
He would be taking the mick , draw a foul , win it , laugh , get the ball .
So Walter just decided there 's no fouls now in training and for two weeks Ronaldo was on bananas .
`` The lads would tackle you anyway at United , but it 's amazing how quickly Ronnie started moving the ball and running because he knew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ foul so there was no point hanging on to it .
Then he started to score more goals and get in more goal-scoring positions .
`` It 's a small little thing , I felt like the second half of the season under Walter Smith he made a big step and - do n't get me wrong - he made massive progressions off the back of that .
It was just a small little thing that for two weeks .
I remember Ronaldo being absolutely raging about it , quickly accepting it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one or two touch and passing and running more without the ball and scoring more goals .
`` I think something clicked in him in terms of the skills and that are good , but this coaching style made him recognise that if he moves the ball quicker and runs with his physical attributes he 's going to become more effective . ''

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Darren Fletcher says Cristiano Ronaldo became one of the best players football has ever seen thanks to his single-minded determination to do so, but helped by the competitive environment he found at Manchester United.
Ronaldo arrived at Old Trafford as a teenager from Sporting in 2003 and by the time he left for Real Madrid six years later he had already won several titles and the Ballon d'Or.
At Madrid he would reach even greater heights by winning the Champions League four times, amassing an almost unprecedented goalscoring tally, and establishing himself as one of the greatest to ever play the sport.
Yet former United midfielder Fletcher has explained that it was the tough and highly competitive training ground at United which helped him do so.
"He was probably thankful for coming into that environment because it made him a winner," Fletcher told the Lockdown Tactics podcast.
"Ronaldo came in as a young boy, he basically got chucked on a plane after a pre-season game because of how well he played against us and a week later he's in Manchester.
"He learned English so quick, he was 18, he took extra training every day, he was the first player to go and get a personal chef, he brought in ankle weights to train with ankle weights in training so in a game he felt sharper when he took them off, he was manipulating his body.
"What a guy, he was determined to be the best player in the world and when you see his ability, and yeah he was frustrating in the beginning, he was a young skinny lad, the dedication and the effort he put in and the single-mindedness to go and become the best in the world.
"He had it tough as well in the dressing room and there were times when he was holding on to the ball too much and his decision-making wasn't there yet, he had a tough time and he got told a few home truths, but he could deal with it - he was a big personality.
"The growth in the space of a few years in terms of his personal training and the gym, he just became this absolute monster of a dedicated professional and there's no doubt that that environment at Manchester United helped him as well."
Another big factor in his improvement, Fletcher reveals, were the methods of Walter Smith on the training ground, who served as assistant manager to Sir Alex Ferguson for six months in 2004 and helped Ronaldo change his game from an inconsistent trickster to a ruthless finisher.
"Walter came in and he decided to not give fouls in training and I know it was definitely for Ronaldo and the boys were flying into each other, Ronnie was getting lumps kicked out of him," the Scot continued.
"Before, he wouldn't get soft fouls, but he would get fouls. He would be taking the mick, draw a foul, win it, laugh, get the ball. So Walter just decided there's no fouls now in training and for two weeks Ronaldo was on bananas.
"The lads would tackle you anyway at United, but it's amazing how quickly Ronnie started moving the ball and running because he knew he wasn't going to get a foul so there was no point hanging on to it. Then he started to score more goals and get in more goal-scoring positions.
"It's a small little thing, I felt like the second half of the season under Walter Smith he made a big step and - don't get me wrong - he made massive progressions off the back of that. It was just a small little thing that for two weeks. I remember Ronaldo being absolutely raging about it, quickly accepting it, and then all of a sudden taking one or two touch and passing and running more without the ball and scoring more goals.
"I think something clicked in him in terms of the skills and that are good, but this coaching style made him recognise that if he moves the ball quicker and runs with his physical attributes he's going to become more effective."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--Government backs Premier League restart plans to 'lift spirits'

Dominic Raab believes the return of Premier League football will help lift the spirits of the nation .
But the First Secretary of State has warned that the government will only give the green light for it to resume when it is safe to do so .
All professional football in England has been indefinitely suspended since March due to the coronavirus outbreak , but the Premier League are working on plans for a June restart .
However , those plans appear to have hit a snag after it emerged that the bottom six clubs in the Premier League are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the campaign at neutral grounds and have called on relegation to be scrapped this season .
But that hasn ’ t stopped , according to recent reports , the Premier League from pressing on with plans for Project Restart , and Raab has also revealed that the government has held constructive meetings with sports bodies over a return .
`` I think it would lift the spirits of the nation and people would like to see us get back to work and children can go to school safely but also past times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday ’ s briefing .
`` I know the government has had constructive meetings with sports bodies to plan for athletes return to training when it 's safe .
`` I can tell you that the culture secretary has been working on a plan to get sport played behind closed doors when we move to the second phase so that is something we are looking at .
`` Of course , the key point though , we can only do it when the medical advice and scientific advice is that it can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is something under active consideration . ''
Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently said he 's `` open to '' seeing Premier League matches return , but that safety remains his `` paramount '' concern .
`` Well , I 'm absolutely open to that ( resuming the Premier League ) and horse racing too , ” he told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme .
`` And , I know that both the Premier League and racing are working on how this might be doable in a safe way , but that safety @ @ @ @ @ @

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Dominic Raab believes the return of Premier League football will help lift the spirits of the nation.
But the First Secretary of State has warned that the government will only give the green light for it to resume when it is safe to do so.
All professional football in England has been indefinitely suspended since March due to the coronavirus outbreak, but the Premier League are working on plans for a June restart.
However, those plans appear to have hit a snag after it emerged that the bottom six clubs in the Premier League are against the idea of playing the rest of the campaign at neutral grounds and have called on relegation to be scrapped this season.
But that hasn’t stopped, according to recent reports, the Premier League from pressing on with plans for Project Restart, and Raab has also revealed that the government has held constructive meetings with sports bodies over a return.
"I think it would lift the spirits of the nation and people would like to see us get back to work and children can go to school safely but also past times like sport,” he said in Tuesday’s briefing.
"I know the government has had constructive meetings with sports bodies to plan for athletes return to training when it's safe.
"I can tell you that the culture secretary has been working on a plan to get sport played behind closed doors when we move to the second phase so that is something we are looking at.
"Of course, the key point though, we can only do it when the medical advice and scientific advice is that it can be done safely and sustainably but certainly that is something under active consideration."
Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently said he's "open to" seeing Premier League matches return, but that safety remains his "paramount" concern.
"Well, I'm absolutely open to that (resuming the Premier League) and horse racing too,” he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
"And, I know that both the Premier League and racing are working on how this might be doable in a safe way, but that safety has to be paramount."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-05--UK death toll is highest in Europe as another 693 deaths confirmed

The number of people who have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus has risen to 29,427 - the highest death toll in Europe so far .
The death toll is up by 693 from 28,734 at the same point yesterday , according to the latest update from the Department of Health .
The number of confirmed cases has risen by 4,406 to 194,990 from 190,584 at the same point yesterday .
A total of 84,806 tests were carried out yesterday .
On Friday last week , the government announced it had succeeded in reaching a target of 100,000 tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , officials faced criticism for including tests that had been posted out but not completed in that figure .
The daily death toll also now includes people who have died in hospitals , care homes and the wider community after the government changed the way they reported figures last week .
NHS England announced 366 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19 , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 21,750 .
Of the 366 new deaths announced today 66 occurred on May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 54 occurred on May 2 .
Of the 21,750 confirmed reported deaths so far in hospitals in England of people who tested positive for Covid-19 , 11,412 have been people aged 80 and over while 8,442 were 60-79 .
In Wales , a further 26 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus , taking the total number of deaths to 1,023 , Public Health Wales has said .
In Scotland , a total of 1,620 patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus , up by 44 from 1,576 on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Northern Ireland , there have been a further 17 confirmed deaths of patients who tested positive for Covid-19 , according to the Department of Health .
This brings total deaths in the region to 404 .
The Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) also releases a death toll for the UK on a weekly basis which includes all deaths that have coronavirus on the person 's death certificate .
The latest ONS figures , released today , also show that the UK now has the highest coronavirus death toll in Europe .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales as of April 24 , which is higher than Italy 's current toll of 29,079 .
This is compared to the 22,173 deaths of people in England and Wales testing positive for Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health & Social Care for the same period .
The criteria for people eligible for testing has been expanded to include all staff and residents at care homes , anyone over the age of 65 with symptoms and anyone who has to leave home for work with symptoms .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a test to book online and use the regional drive-through testing centres where possible .
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The number of people who have died in the UK after contracting coronavirus has risen to 29,427 - the highest death toll in Europe so far.
The death toll is up by 693 from 28,734 at the same point yesterday, according to the latest update from the Department of Health.
The number of confirmed cases has risen by 4,406 to 194,990 from 190,584 at the same point yesterday.
A total of 84,806 tests were carried out yesterday.
On Friday last week, the government announced it had succeeded in reaching a target of 100,000 tests per day by the end of April.
However, officials faced criticism for including tests that had been posted out but not completed in that figure.
The daily death toll also now includes people who have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after the government changed the way they reported figures last week.
NHS England announced 366 new deaths of people who tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England to 21,750.
Of the 366 new deaths announced today 66 occurred on May 4, 127 occurred on May 3 and 54 occurred on May 2.
Of the 21,750 confirmed reported deaths so far in hospitals in England of people who tested positive for Covid-19, 11,412 have been people aged 80 and over while 8,442 were 60-79.
In Wales, a further 26 people have died after testing positive for coronavirus, taking the total number of deaths to 1,023, Public Health Wales has said.
In Scotland, a total of 1,620 patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus, up by 44 from 1,576 on Monday, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
In Northern Ireland, there have been a further 17 confirmed deaths of patients who tested positive for Covid-19, according to the Department of Health.
This brings total deaths in the region to 404.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) also releases a death toll for the UK on a weekly basis which includes all deaths that have coronavirus on the person's death certificate.
The latest ONS figures, released today, also show that the UK now has the highest coronavirus death toll in Europe.
The figures show that there were 29,648 Covid-19 deaths in England and Wales as of April 24, which is higher than Italy's current toll of 29,079.
This is compared to the 22,173 deaths of people in England and Wales testing positive for Covid-19 reported by the Department of Health & Social Care for the same period.
The criteria for people eligible for testing has been expanded to include all staff and residents at care homes, anyone over the age of 65 with symptoms and anyone who has to leave home for work with symptoms.
The government is encouraging people who need a test to book online and use the regional drive-through testing centres where possible.
Drop a heart on our special map of gratitude to show your support for our NHS heroes
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.