themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Six major changes Lidl shoppers will notice in supermarkets

As with all major supermarkets during lockdown , things at Lidl are constantly evolving and changing to ensure social distancing measures are being followed and that staff and customers are kept as safe as possible .
Alongside the likes of Asda , Tesco , Aldi and M & S , the supermarket has made changes to its shopping rules , opening times and safety precautions to keep shoppers safe during the covid-19 pandemic .
We 've compiled an up to date list of the latest changes you 'll notice at Lidl stores so you know what to expect when shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8am-10pm on Monday-Saturday , and from 11am-5pm on Sundays .
Lidl is advising shoppers to check their local store before visiting as opening hours are likely to have changed .
Lidl has installed cough and sneeze proof screens at each of the checkouts , to help protect store teams and customers .
Lidl has increased the contactless payment limit in all stores , from £30 to £45 .
4 .
Changes to the bakery As a temporary measure , teams will be pre-bagging all bakery items .
Covaid-19 - helping those who need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everybody will be able to afford to donate at the moment , with times tight for many of us .
But for anyone who can , a donation of even a small amount will make a difference .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
This usually focuses on helping the homeless , but during the pandemic is launching a new campaign to raise money to help all those who may be vulnerable as a result .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the busiest and quietest times to shop in stores .
Lidl has now lifted volume restrictions on all items apart from toilet paper , and is reverting to the previous policy of allowing all customers to purchase ‘ usual household ’ quantities again .
This is , as ever , at the store manager ’ s discretion and Lidl asks for continued consideration for colleagues and other customers when shopping in store .

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As with all major supermarkets during lockdown, things at Lidl are constantly evolving and changing to ensure social distancing measures are being followed and that staff and customers are kept as safe as possible.
Alongside the likes of Asda, Tesco, Aldi and M&S, the supermarket has made changes to its shopping rules, opening times and safety precautions to keep shoppers safe during the covid-19 pandemic.
We've compiled an up to date list of the latest changes you'll notice at Lidl stores so you know what to expect when shopping.
1. Opening hours
Most stores are now open from 8am-10pm on Monday-Saturday, and from 11am-5pm on Sundays.
Lidl is advising shoppers to check their local store before visiting as opening hours are likely to have changed.
2. Protective screens for store teams
Lidl has installed cough and sneeze proof screens at each of the checkouts, to help protect store teams and customers.
3. Increased contactless payment limit – now £45
Lidl has increased the contactless payment limit in all stores, from £30 to £45.
4. Changes to the bakery
As a temporary measure, teams will be pre-bagging all bakery items.
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.
5. Busiest and quietest times to visit
Lidl has updated its information about the busiest and quietest times to shop in stores.
8am-11am: Busy
11am-2pm: Average
2pm-close: Quiet
6. Product quantity limitations
Lidl has now lifted volume restrictions on all items apart from toilet paper, and is reverting to the previous policy of allowing all customers to purchase ‘usual household’ quantities again. This is, as ever, at the store manager’s discretion and Lidl asks for continued consideration for colleagues and other customers when shopping in store.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--The striking change that Man City players are being challenged by

If it was honest of Ilkay Gundogan to admit it is hard for him to stay motivated every day in the current circumstances , he is likely not the only Manchester City or Premier League footballer to be feeling the strain .
Clubs can try their best to keep as much normality as possible but football is n't normal and nor is it something that can be done from home .
So much of a player 's working week is organised by other people - with multiple meals , sessions and meetings at the training ground every day or travel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used to having to make so many decisions on their own .
There are individual training programmes to follow to tick along fitness , some team fitness sessions on Zoom to maintain contact with the group and WhatsApp check-ins yet all are poor substitutes for the actual job .
Whether it is Gundogan struggling for motivation , Kyle Walker missing the group banter or Kevin De Bruyne having to work his exercising around his children 's nap cycles , lockdown is throwing up a challenge for footballers that they ca n't have expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of whether you 're a football player or not , fundamentally we are all human .
Something like this that has presented itself to us in these current circumstances makes us realise that more than ever , '' explained Philippa McGregor a performance psychology consultant who runs Thrive2Perform and has worked with football clubs including City .
`` Even these multi millionaire footballers and professional athletes will all be experiencing very similar anxieties and uncertainties to those of us that are n't professional footballers or elite athletes because they are human and have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faced with the same uncertainties .
`` They almost now more than ever have a lot more autonomy in regards to their day , control in decision making in regard to what they do whereas usually they 'll be told what they 're doing , when they 're doing it , and what they need to do .
They 're having to make decisions of how to work their day but they 've also got lots of other things that they need to be thinking about like how does that work with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they get time to get to the gym and this , that and the other . ''
Players will be affected differently because they are set up differently , just as there have been conflicting opinions among teammates as to what to do with the season when it returns .
Some are adamant the 2019/20 campaign should be finished while others insist it should be cancelled , for instance .
Footballers as a whole are probably more equipped than many to deal with uncertain times because while their routine is usually set it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pep Guardiola and the players can only control so much in a match , while nobody is guaranteed a place in the starting line-up every game or a new contract or to be free from injury all season .
While matches are postponed indefinitely , trying to stick to a normal routine is n't necessarily useful and the bonds of the team will inevitably get looser ; City have n't had team tactical meetings in this time for example because there is no opposition to study .
However , keeping some level of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and reimagining previous performances or thinking about best case scenarios can be helpful for players .
`` A lot of things are up in the air with the football season and nobody knowing whether they 're going to go back into a pre-season in May or June or at all , '' said Dan Abrahams , a consultant psychologist for elite sports who has worked across football , rugby , and golf .
`` Players have to deal with that uncertainty and so just being able to have the capacity to manage how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation , having to think and feel flexibly about that situation , doing the right things and sticking to the right habits every day .
`` Assuming you have n't got the motivation of other fellow teammates or coaches necessarily there , it is easy to snack or have that bottle of wine or beer when you would n't have done , keeping the right habits and discipline , thinking flexibly , dealing with emotions , having social support and just being prepared to come back .
`` If you delve into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players to mentally rehearse their best games , their dream games , who they want to play when they come back etc etc those are quite useful things to be able to do with players . ''
If the current situation has brought these unexpected challenges for footballers , they should n't take that long to sort once the players return to training .
Team are right to demand a pre-season before competitive matches are brought back in .
Especially if they are going to be expected to squeeze the remaining games into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are understandable worries about picking up injuries if stars are rushed back too soon .
Providing the hiatus is n't too long though , rediscovering that individual motivation and team ethos should not prove as difficult as physical sharpness .
`` We are a product of our environment to a large extent in terms of our context drives between 70-80 per cent of our behaviour so once you 're back in that environment and the structure and routine is back that will happen very quickly because it was the norm not so long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We 're not talking about this playing out for years hopefully - that might then create a challenge in terms of getting back in the routine - but if we 're talking months I think the degree of professionalism and how accustomed they are to that professional world and the way of working in that world and the support staff and teams that they have around them within that environment to help them settle in and get into that as quickly as possible is also really apparent and that will help with that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , professional footballer or not , are craving to get back to work and into a normal routine .
It 's going to be another shift but I ca n't see that being a problem or being an issue . ''

If it was honest of Ilkay Gundogan to admit it is hard for him to stay motivated every day in the current circumstances, he is likely not the only Manchester City or Premier League footballer to be feeling the strain.
Clubs can try their best to keep as much normality as possible but football isn't normal and nor is it something that can be done from home. So much of a player's working week is organised by other people - with multiple meals, sessions and meetings at the training ground every day or travel for games - that they are not used to having to make so many decisions on their own.
There are individual training programmes to follow to tick along fitness, some team fitness sessions on Zoom to maintain contact with the group and WhatsApp check-ins yet all are poor substitutes for the actual job.
Whether it is Gundogan struggling for motivation, Kyle Walker missing the group banter or Kevin De Bruyne having to work his exercising around his children's nap cycles, lockdown is throwing up a challenge for footballers that they can't have expected to have to tackle.
"Regardless of whether you're a football player or not, fundamentally we are all human. Something like this that has presented itself to us in these current circumstances makes us realise that more than ever," explained Philippa McGregor a performance psychology consultant who runs Thrive2Perform and has worked with football clubs including City.
"Even these multi millionaire footballers and professional athletes will all be experiencing very similar anxieties and uncertainties to those of us that aren't professional footballers or elite athletes because they are human and have the same emotions and feelings and are faced with the same uncertainties.
"They almost now more than ever have a lot more autonomy in regards to their day, control in decision making in regard to what they do whereas usually they'll be told what they're doing, when they're doing it, and what they need to do. They're having to make decisions of how to work their day but they've also got lots of other things that they need to be thinking about like how does that work with the kids or the wife and how do they get time to get to the gym and this, that and the other."
Players will be affected differently because they are set up differently, just as there have been conflicting opinions among teammates as to what to do with the season when it returns. Some are adamant the 2019/20 campaign should be finished while others insist it should be cancelled, for instance.
Footballers as a whole are probably more equipped than many to deal with uncertain times because while their routine is usually set it still involves a lot of unpredictability. Pep Guardiola and the players can only control so much in a match, while nobody is guaranteed a place in the starting line-up every game or a new contract or to be free from injury all season.
While matches are postponed indefinitely, trying to stick to a normal routine isn't necessarily useful and the bonds of the team will inevitably get looser; City haven't had team tactical meetings in this time for example because there is no opposition to study.
However, keeping some level of squad support is important for motivation, and reimagining previous performances or thinking about best case scenarios can be helpful for players.
"A lot of things are up in the air with the football season and nobody knowing whether they're going to go back into a pre-season in May or June or at all," said Dan Abrahams, a consultant psychologist for elite sports who has worked across football, rugby, and golf.
"Players have to deal with that uncertainty and so just being able to have the capacity to manage how they're thinking and feeling about that situation, having to think and feel flexibly about that situation, doing the right things and sticking to the right habits every day.
"Assuming you haven't got the motivation of other fellow teammates or coaches necessarily there, it is easy to snack or have that bottle of wine or beer when you wouldn't have done, keeping the right habits and discipline, thinking flexibly, dealing with emotions, having social support and just being prepared to come back.
"If you delve into the depths of psychological techniques, just helping players to mentally rehearse their best games, their dream games, who they want to play when they come back etc etc those are quite useful things to be able to do with players."
If the current situation has brought these unexpected challenges for footballers, they shouldn't take that long to sort once the players return to training.
Team are right to demand a pre-season before competitive matches are brought back in. Especially if they are going to be expected to squeeze the remaining games into a short space of time, there are understandable worries about picking up injuries if stars are rushed back too soon.
Providing the hiatus isn't too long though, rediscovering that individual motivation and team ethos should not prove as difficult as physical sharpness.
"We are a product of our environment to a large extent in terms of our context drives between 70-80 per cent of our behaviour so once you're back in that environment and the structure and routine is back that will happen very quickly because it was the norm not so long ago," said McGregor.
"We're not talking about this playing out for years hopefully - that might then create a challenge in terms of getting back in the routine - but if we're talking months I think the degree of professionalism and how accustomed they are to that professional world and the way of working in that world and the support staff and teams that they have around them within that environment to help them settle in and get into that as quickly as possible is also really apparent and that will help with that transition back into it.
"Most people, professional footballer or not, are craving to get back to work and into a normal routine. It's going to be another shift but I can't see that being a problem or being an issue."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Dogs being trained to detect coronavirus in passengers arriving at UK airports

Dogs are being trained to detect coronavirus in passengers arriving at UK airports .
Canines at the Medical Detection Dogs charity have previously been used to sniff out cancer and malaria .
The organisation ’ s founder believes the animals could detect Covid-19 in asymptomatic travellers arriving when lockdown measures are relaxed with “ flights coming in from other parts of the world ” .
There is no sign , yet , of the UK 's lockdown being eased , although restrictions are beginning to be lifted in other European countries including Italy , Germany and Spain , where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peaked and fallen .
In the UK 's hospitals , there were more than 800 new deaths reported yesterday .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
We know not everybody will be able to afford to donate at the moment , with times tight for many of us .
But for anyone who can , a donation of even a small amount will make a difference .
The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester 's charity .
This usually focuses on helping the homeless , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new campaign to raise money to help all those who may be vulnerable as a result .
You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here .
The real figure is likely to be higher as deaths in the community and care homes are added to the total .
Claire Guest told the BBC Radio 4 ’ s Today programme earlier : “ People are coming in and may be asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic those few days when you ’ ve got the virus and don ’ t know it .
`` A dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it takes 0.5 of a second , the dog quickly identifies which people need a test and need to go straight into isolation to prevent the further spread around the UK.
” The charity ’ s website details the six dogs who are being taught to find Covid-19 with the help of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine ( LSHTM ) and Durham University .
The group of three working cocker spaniels , a Labrador , a Labradoodle and a Labrador golden retriever cross could be trained in six to eight weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to complete the training , Ms Guest said .
She told the BBC : `` We know that diseases have got these unique odours , we know how rapidly ( dogs are ) able to identify them , that ’ s why they ’ re used for drugs and explosives .
“ It ’ s exactly the same with a disease , ” she added .
Ms Guest told the programme the charity have been in discussions with the government and said they were “ hopeful ” about the project .

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Dogs are being trained to detect coronavirus in passengers arriving at UK airports.
Canines at the Medical Detection Dogs charity have previously been used to sniff out cancer and malaria.
The organisation’s founder believes the animals could detect Covid-19 in asymptomatic travellers arriving when lockdown measures are relaxed with “flights coming in from other parts of the world”.
There is no sign, yet, of the UK's lockdown being eased, although restrictions are beginning to be lifted in other European countries including Italy, Germany and Spain, where the number of coronavirus infections and deaths have peaked and fallen.
In the UK's hospitals, there were more than 800 new deaths reported yesterday.
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.
The real figure is likely to be higher as deaths in the community and care homes are added to the total.
Claire Guest told the BBC Radio 4’s Today programme earlier: “People are coming in and may be asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic those few days when you’ve got the virus and don’t know it.
"A dog is sniffing each person in turn – it takes 0.5 of a second, the dog quickly identifies which people need a test and need to go straight into isolation to prevent the further spread around the UK.”
The charity’s website details the six dogs who are being taught to find Covid-19 with the help of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and Durham University.
The group of three working cocker spaniels, a Labrador, a Labradoodle and a Labrador golden retriever cross could be trained in six to eight weeks, but £500,000 funding will be needed to complete the training, Ms Guest said.
She told the BBC: "We know that diseases have got these unique odours, we know how rapidly (dogs are) able to identify them, that’s why they’re used for drugs and explosives.
“It’s exactly the same with a disease,” she added.
Ms Guest told the programme the charity have been in discussions with the government and said they were “hopeful” about the project.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Carragher explains why Van Persie was not a normal Man United signing

Jamie Carragher believes that Robin van Persie was not a `` normal '' signing for Manchester United and the Dutchman is exactly the sort of player they are missing today .
Van Persie moved to United in the summer of 2012 and helped Sir Alex Ferguson 's side regain the Premier League title from Manchester City in his final season as a manager .
The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford having won the golden boot at Arsenal , aged 29 and with only one year left on his Gunners ' deal .
Having missed out on the 2011/12 title by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point to ensure that United signed the leading marksman , with the club uncharacteristically paying £24m for a striker out of contract the following summer and approaching his 30s , according to Carragher .
The former Liverpool defender also believes that the clinical forward is exactly the type of player United are missing currently .
`` He was brilliant , I think initially when he came in there was a feeling he was more of a number ten behind a striker , then he became an out-and-out number nine , '' Carragher told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` For Arsenal when Thierry Henry moved to Barcelona , that was when he really came into his own and became the main man at Arsenal for two or three years .
`` Then it came to that point , as it did for a lot of Arsenal players , where a lot of their players felt they were n't going to win the Premier League or the Champions League at Arsenal .
`` Going to one of their most bitter rivals , it was a signing for Sir Alex Ferguson that , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't the normal signing .
He was in his late 20s then and Alex Ferguson knew he would be moving on soon .
`` ( Manchester ) City had won the title the year before and I think it was a case of 'if I buy him I know I 'm going to go out with the title ' and that was proven to be the case .
He was the difference and one of the top strikers in the Premier League .
`` He was a great player , a special player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could do with a few more like that today , we get a lot of wide players scoring lots of goals .
He won that final title for Manchester United and they could do with someone like that right at the top end of the pitch . ''

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Jamie Carragher believes that Robin van Persie was not a "normal" signing for Manchester United and the Dutchman is exactly the sort of player they are missing today.
Van Persie moved to United in the summer of 2012 and helped Sir Alex Ferguson's side regain the Premier League title from Manchester City in his final season as a manager.
The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford having won the golden boot at Arsenal, aged 29 and with only one year left on his Gunners' deal.
Having missed out on the 2011/12 title by just goal difference, Ferguson made a point to ensure that United signed the leading marksman, with the club uncharacteristically paying £24m for a striker out of contract the following summer and approaching his 30s, according to Carragher.
The former Liverpool defender also believes that the clinical forward is exactly the type of player United are missing currently.
"He was brilliant, I think initially when he came in there was a feeling he was more of a number ten behind a striker, then he became an out-and-out number nine," Carragher told Sky Sports' The Football Show.
"For Arsenal when Thierry Henry moved to Barcelona, that was when he really came into his own and became the main man at Arsenal for two or three years.
"Then it came to that point, as it did for a lot of Arsenal players, where a lot of their players felt they weren't going to win the Premier League or the Champions League at Arsenal.
"Going to one of their most bitter rivals, it was a signing for Sir Alex Ferguson that, in some ways, it probably wasn't the normal signing. He was in his late 20s then and Alex Ferguson knew he would be moving on soon.
"(Manchester) City had won the title the year before and I think it was a case of 'if I buy him I know I'm going to go out with the title' and that was proven to be the case. He was the difference and one of the top strikers in the Premier League.
"He was a great player, a special player for Arsenal and Manchester United. We could do with a few more like that today, we get a lot of wide players scoring lots of goals. He won that final title for Manchester United and they could do with someone like that right at the top end of the pitch."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Urgent appeal to find Bury man who has been missing for almost a week

A Bury man has been missing from his home for almost a week .
Police are concerned for the welfare @ @ @ @ @ asked anyone with any information to contact them urgently .
The 55-year-old , from Ramsbottom @ @ @ @ @ East Manchester area and is believed to be staying with friends .
He was first @ @ @ @ @ April 16 and was last seen on Lion Street in Blackley .
Anyone with any @ @ @ @ @ Greater Manchester Police on the non-emergency number 101 urgently , quoting MSP/06A !
/000570/20 .
@ @ @ @ @ on to PC Helen McNeill on 01618564504 or 07584224903 .
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A Bury man has been missing from his home for almost a week.
Police are concerned for the welfare of Peter Nevin and have asked anyone with any information to contact them urgently.
The 55-year-old, from Ramsbottom, is known in the East Manchester area and is believed to be staying with friends.
He was first reported missing on Thursday, April 16 and was last seen on Lion Street in Blackley.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact Greater Manchester Police on the non-emergency number 101 urgently, quoting MSP/06A!/000570/20.
Information can also be passed on to PC Helen McNeill on 01618564504 or 07584224903.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Coronavirus LIVE as government to face questions over handling of crisis

The Labour leader , Keir Starmer , will question Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab over the government ’ s handling of the coronavirus crisis during the first virtual Prime Minister ’ s Questions .
Most MPs will be joining the debate by video link due to the pandemic .
Sir Keir will likely spend his first PMQs as Labour leader questioning Boris Johnson ’ s stand-in over testing , safety equipment for frontline workers and an exit strategy from the lockdown .
It comes after an RAF plane landed at Brize Norton from Turkey in the early hours of Wednesday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of PPE – including 400,000 badly-needed surgical gowns .
Mr Raab , who is deputising for the PM as he recovers from Covid-19 , and Sir Keir will be in the House of Commons chamber among up to 50 MPs permitted to attend while obeying social distancing rules .
The peak of the coronavirus is believed to have passed in the UK on April 9 , but the number of deaths may continue to rise for days or weeks to come .
Sadly , there were more than 800 new deaths yesterday as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to consider the widespread use of face masks for people out in public .
A total of 17,337 patients have now died in hospital in the UK after testing positive for the virus , a daily increase of 828 .
The Health Secretary , Matt Hancock , announced last night that the trials of a coronavirus vaccine would begin tomorrow .
Scroll down for live updates throughout the day ...

The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, has questioned Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab over the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis during the first virtual Prime Minister’s Questions.
Most MPs joined the debate by video link due to the pandemic.
Sadly, there 763 new deaths reported today and a total of 18,100 people have now died in the UK's hospitals, the Department of Health and Social Care announced.
Sir Keir spent his first PMQs as Labour leader questioning Boris Johnson’s stand-in over testing, safety equipment for frontline workers and an exit strategy from the lockdown.
The Labour leader questioned the government’s progress towards its target of 100,000 tests a day by the end of the month and claimed that opportunities to acquire personal protective equipment (PPE) from British firms had been missed.
He said: “There is a pattern emerging here. We were slow into lockdown, slow on testing, slow on protective equipment and now slow to take up these offers from British firms.”
Mr Raab told him the government was guided by scientific advisers.
It comes after an RAF plane landed at Brize Norton from Turkey in the early hours of Wednesday, after being sent to collect a shipment of PPE – including 400,000 badly-needed surgical gowns.
Mr Raab, who is deputising for the PM as he recovers from Covid-19, and Sir Keir were in the House of Commons chamber among up to 50 MPs permitted to attend while obeying social distancing rules.
The peak of the coronavirus is believed to have passed in the UK on April 9, but the number of deaths may continue to rise for days or weeks to come.
The Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, announced last night that the trials of a coronavirus vaccine would begin tomorrow.
Scroll down for live updates throughout the day...


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--National Space Centre to stream free planetarium show online

Keeping the kids entertained is on top of a lot of parents ' to-do lists right now while school is out .
And with the current lockdown measures keeping us all indoors for the foreseeable future , families will fast be running out of ideas to beat boredom .
So why not get involved with the National Space Centre 's Family Movie Night ?
Like all attractions up and down the country , the UK 's largest planetarium is currently closed .
However , the team have decided to take their mission online and will be streaming one of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the comfort of their own homes .
Which surely means PJs are allowed , right ?
We Are Stars answers the all-important questions we all have : What are we made of ?
Where did it all come from ?
The show allows families , adults and children the opportunity to explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry , and our explosive origins .
It has been developed by the NSC Creative team of animators based at the National Space Centre .
Perspecs - a news app like no other Perspecs is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stories from a variety of established regional , national and international news sources .
Unlike traditional aggregators and news curation services , Perspecs goes a step further and offers readers 3 polarised opinions of the same story .
How these opinions are categorised can vary .
For political stories this could be in the form of 'left ' , 'background ' , 'right ' .
For review items the categories could be 'negative ' , 'neutral ' , 'positive ' .
Readers often stick to their regular sources of news therefore often only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Perspecs will give you the opportunity to see things from a different perspective and allow you to form your own informed opinion .
Perspecs will publish 1 edition per day and each edition will be packed with a variety of interesting and sometimes controversial topics .
Most importantly , there will be three sides to every story .
We Are Stars , which is narrated by Hollywood actor and director Andy Serkis , has been playing in planetaria around the world but for the very first time , the public will get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Not only that , the National Space Centre wants you to get fully involved and will be offering popcorn recipes and craft resources in the lead up to the screening .
They 're even doing a watch along quiz where you can win prizes .
Malika Andress , head of marketing at the National Space Centre , said : `` We are delighted that our NSC Creative team have worked with us to bring this # FamilyMovieNight to our amazing online audiences .
`` The current situation is really difficult for families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that this show can allow science and imagination to provide a brief respite for everybody . ''
The screening is completely free and will be available to watch on the National Space Centre 's Facebook and YouTube channels at 6pm on Friday , April 24 .

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Keeping the kids entertained is on top of a lot of parents' to-do lists right now while school is out.
And with the current lockdown measures keeping us all indoors for the foreseeable future, families will fast be running out of ideas to beat boredom.
So why not get involved with the National Space Centre's Family Movie Night?
Like all attractions up and down the country, the UK's largest planetarium is currently closed.
However, the team have decided to take their mission online and will be streaming one of their award-winning shows for families to enjoy from the comfort of their own homes.
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Which surely means PJs are allowed, right?
We Are Stars answers the all-important questions we all have: What are we made of? Where did it all come from?
The show allows families, adults and children the opportunity to explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, and our explosive origins.
It has been developed by the NSC Creative team of animators based at the National Space Centre.
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We Are Stars, which is narrated by Hollywood actor and director Andy Serkis, has been playing in planetaria around the world but for the very first time, the public will get to see it outside of the fulldome.
Not only that, the National Space Centre wants you to get fully involved and will be offering popcorn recipes and craft resources in the lead up to the screening.
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They're even doing a watch along quiz where you can win prizes.
Malika Andress, head of marketing at the National Space Centre, said: "We are delighted that our NSC Creative team have worked with us to bring this #FamilyMovieNight to our amazing online audiences.
"The current situation is really difficult for families and isolated people, so we hope that this show can allow science and imagination to provide a brief respite for everybody."
The screening is completely free and will be available to watch on the National Space Centre's Facebook and YouTube channels at 6pm on Friday, April 24.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Chelsea hand Man United Sancho transfer boost and more rumours

Chelsea are eyeing Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho as they believe Jadon Sancho will join Manchester United , according to reports .
Despite football being suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak , Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that United are continuing to hold internal discussions on transfer targets as they look to improve the side when the window reopens .
Right wing is one of the positions United will be hoping to strengthen in and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is their top target to reinforce the flanks .
United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old , who has developed into one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the world since he left Manchester City in search of first-team football in 2017 .
Sancho has followed up his breakout season with another sensational campaign this year , standing alongside Lionel Messi as the only two players in Europe 's top five leagues to have registered over 12 goals and 12 assists .
It 's expected that Sancho will leave Dortmund in a big money move in the summer but United are n't the only team interested as Chelsea , the team the England international supported as a child , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to ESPN FC , United have received a boost in the chase as Chelsea are looking elsewhere to enhance their attack .
It 's claimed that while Chelsea have n't given up completely on signing Sancho , they believe United are winning the race and have begun to discuss alternatives .
It 's reported that former Liverpool midfielder Coutinho is on the shortlist and that Chelsea may look to secure a similar loan deal as Bayern Munich , where the Brazilian has spent this season .
Meanwhile , Paul Pogba is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ target in the summer .
It is claimed by AS , via Sport Witness , that Madrid want Kylian Mbappe , Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland , but the report says Madrid 's top brass are not as keen on Pogba as manager Zinedine Zidane is .
Pogba 's current contract at United expires next summer but United have the option to extend the Frenchman 's deal by a further year .

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Chelsea are eyeing Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho as they believe Jadon Sancho will join Manchester United, according to reports.
Despite football being suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that United are continuing to hold internal discussions on transfer targets as they look to improve the side when the window reopens.
Right wing is one of the positions United will be hoping to strengthen in and Borussia Dortmund star Sancho is their top target to reinforce the flanks.
United are long-term admirers of the 20-year-old, who has developed into one of the most exciting and prolific attackers in the world since he left Manchester City in search of first-team football in 2017.
Sancho has followed up his breakout season with another sensational campaign this year, standing alongside Lionel Messi as the only two players in Europe's top five leagues to have registered over 12 goals and 12 assists.
It's expected that Sancho will leave Dortmund in a big money move in the summer but United aren't the only team interested as Chelsea, the team the England international supported as a child, are also said to be interested.
However, according to ESPN FC, United have received a boost in the chase as Chelsea are looking elsewhere to enhance their attack.
It's claimed that while Chelsea haven't given up completely on signing Sancho, they believe United are winning the race and have begun to discuss alternatives.
It's reported that former Liverpool midfielder Coutinho is on the shortlist and that Chelsea may look to secure a similar loan deal as Bayern Munich, where the Brazilian has spent this season.
Meanwhile, Paul Pogba is one of three stars Real Madrid will target in the summer.
It is claimed by AS, via Sport Witness, that Madrid want Kylian Mbappe, Paul Pogba and Erling Haaland, but the report says Madrid's top brass are not as keen on Pogba as manager Zinedine Zidane is.
Pogba's current contract at United expires next summer but United have the option to extend the Frenchman's deal by a further year.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Man City join Man Utd in Upamecano race and more rumours

Manchester City are one of five Premier League clubs in the race for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano , according to reports .
The 21-year-old has been the source of transfer speculation since the January transfer window having impressed for the Bundesliga side since moving from RB Salzburg in 2017 .
Arsenal are one club to previously be linked with the French centre-back , although report that the Gunners have lost ground in the race for the player .
The report claims that City , Manchester United , Chelsea , Tottenham and Arsenal are the Premier League clubs interested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a firm interest in the defender .
Bayern Munich are another team that are also said to be monitoring the situation .
Upamecano has just one year remaining on his contract at Leipzig , meaning that despite having a £53 million release clause in his current contract , he could be available for as little as £35 million .
Meanwhile , Barcelona look to have made the first move for Inter striker Lautaro Martinez .
According to , the Catalan giants are in talks with Inter over a potential player swap deal for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and midfielder Carles Alena are two potential players who could be part of any deal .
Although Barcelona have reportedly turned down Inter ’ s request to take Arthur in part-exchange for the player .
Martinez has scored 12 goals in 22 Serie A appearances so far this season and is said to be one of Barcelona ’ s top targets while City are also said to be keeping an eye on the situation .

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Manchester City are one of five Premier League clubs in the race for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, according to reports.
The 21-year-old has been the source of transfer speculation since the January transfer window having impressed for the Bundesliga side since moving from RB Salzburg in 2017.
Arsenal are one club to previously be linked with the French centre-back, although France Football report that the Gunners have lost ground in the race for the player.
The report claims that City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal are the Premier League clubs interested in the player this summer with City holding a firm interest in the defender.
Bayern Munich are another team that are also said to be monitoring the situation.
Upamecano has just one year remaining on his contract at Leipzig, meaning that despite having a £53 million release clause in his current contract, he could be available for as little as £35 million.
Meanwhile, Barcelona look to have made the first move for Inter striker Lautaro Martinez.
According to Sky Sports , the Catalan giants are in talks with Inter over a potential player swap deal for the forward.
Full back Nelson Semedo and midfielder Carles Alena are two potential players who could be part of any deal.
Although Barcelona have reportedly turned down Inter’s request to take Arthur in part-exchange for the player.
Martinez has scored 12 goals in 22 Serie A appearances so far this season and is said to be one of Barcelona’s top targets while City are also said to be keeping an eye on the situation.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Three arrests after theft of pharmacy car delivering vital prescription drugs

Three men have been arrested after a car being used by a pharmacy to deliver essential prescription drugs to communities in Rochdale was stolen .
The vehicle , a Vauxhall Corsa , was recovered , but the drugs were missing .
Police said enquiries to trace them were ongoing .
The types of drugs stolen have n't been revealed by Greater Manchester Police , but the force said they were n't related to coronavirus .
The arrests were three of six made over just a few hours on Wednesday morning by officers from GMP 's tactical vehicle intercept unit ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovered in total .
`` I 'd particularly like to highlight the hard work undertaken to recover the pharmacy 's delivery vehicle , '' said Sergeant Daniel Kabal , from the unit .
`` This was essential at this unprecedented time - especially for the most vulnerable people in our communities who rely on that service to deliver their medication . ''
Police were called to reports of the Corsa 's theft at around 10.20am .
It sparked a search of the area which included the police helicopter , GMP 's road policing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unit .
A GMP spokesman said : `` A short time later , the vehicle was located and recovered .
`` Three men were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle , theft of controlled drugs and non-compliance with Covid-19 restrictions .
`` They remain in police custody for questioning . ''
Then , at around 10.50am , officers carrying out a routine patrol in Rochdale spotted a suspected stolen Volkswagen Polo .
The tactical vehicle intercept unit engaged in a short pursuit which resulted in a woman being arrested on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drugs , dangerous driving , failing to stop and non-compliance with Covid-19 restrictions .
She also remains in police custody for questioning , a force spokesman said .
As the unit 's officers left that scene , a second suspected stolen car , a 3 Series BMW , was spotted in north Manchester .
The BMW is believed to have been stolen in a burglary in Stockport .
After another pursuit , the car was stopped and two men arrested .
They were being questioned in custody on Wednesday night on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with intent to supply drugs .
Sgt Kabal added : `` Today 's results are a great example of how Greater Manchester Police utilises specialist resources such as the tactical vehicle intercept unit , and the team work across the entire specialist operations branch when it comes to protecting our communities .
`` In just a few hours , officers from the TVIU assisted with three incidents resulting in six arrests and the recovery of three stolen vehicles and I 'd like to thank the officers involved for their efforts in securing these @ @ @

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Three men have been arrested after a car being used by a pharmacy to deliver essential prescription drugs to communities in Rochdale was stolen.
The vehicle, a Vauxhall Corsa, was recovered, but the drugs were missing.
Police said enquiries to trace them were ongoing.
The types of drugs stolen haven't been revealed by Greater Manchester Police, but the force said they weren't related to coronavirus.
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The arrests were three of six made over just a few hours on Wednesday morning by officers from GMP's tactical vehicle intercept unit (TVIU).
Three stolen vehicles were recovered in total.
"I'd particularly like to highlight the hard work undertaken to recover the pharmacy's delivery vehicle," said Sergeant Daniel Kabal, from the unit.
"This was essential at this unprecedented time - especially for the most vulnerable people in our communities who rely on that service to deliver their medication."
Police were called to reports of the Corsa's theft at around 10.20am.
(Image: GMP)
It sparked a search of the area which included the police helicopter, GMP's road policing unit and the force's police dog unit.
A GMP spokesman said: "A short time later, the vehicle was located and recovered.
"Three men were arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, theft of controlled drugs and non-compliance with Covid-19 restrictions.
"They remain in police custody for questioning."
Then, at around 10.50am, officers carrying out a routine patrol in Rochdale spotted a suspected stolen Volkswagen Polo.
The tactical vehicle intercept unit engaged in a short pursuit which resulted in a woman being arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs, dangerous driving, failing to stop and non-compliance with Covid-19 restrictions.
She also remains in police custody for questioning, a force spokesman said.
As the unit's officers left that scene, a second suspected stolen car, a 3 Series BMW, was spotted in north Manchester .
The BMW is believed to have been stolen in a burglary in Stockport.
After another pursuit, the car was stopped and two men arrested.
They were being questioned in custody on Wednesday night on suspicion of burglary, handling stolen goods and possession with intent to supply drugs.
Sgt Kabal added: "Today's results are a great example of how Greater Manchester Police utilises specialist resources such as the tactical vehicle intercept unit, and the team work across the entire specialist operations branch when it comes to protecting our communities.
"In just a few hours, officers from the TVIU assisted with three incidents resulting in six arrests and the recovery of three stolen vehicles and I'd like to thank the officers involved for their efforts in securing these outcomes."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Manchester United transfer exits under David Moyes rated

It was on this day six years ago that David Moyes ’ uninspiring reign as Manchester United boss was brought to an end .
There is very little to look back fondly on from the Scot ’ s time in charge at Old Trafford , but maybe his transfer dealings can offer a crumb of comfort .
Five players were sold by United under Moyes and we have gone back and decided if the right decisions were made .
It was only three days into Moyes ’ reign that the sale of Mats Moller Daehli to Norwegian side Molde , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was sanctioned .
The fee Molde paid was not disclosed , although it was reported the deal was worth £1.5m with United retaining a first option on the teenager who was named the club ’ s Young Player of the Year in 2012 .
Daehli ’ s return to his homeland lasted just six months , though .
In January 2014 he was said to have turned down an opportunity to rejoin United and instead signed for Solskjaer ’ s Cardiff City in a deal worth £2.5m .
Daehli ’ s spell with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he has since played for German sides Freiburg and St. Pauli .
He is currently on the books of Belgian club Genk and has been capped 23 times by Norway .
Given his career trajectory , it is unlikely Daehli would ’ ve broken into the United first team under Moyes .
Perhaps , though , the club would have received a larger fee had they sold the midfielder aged 20 or 21 .
However , there are no guarantees in football .
So it ’ s difficult to argue that Moyes - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the deal - got this one right .
The defender joined United aged 16 from rivals Liverpool but never made a first-team appearance for the club .
There were the obligatory loan spells away from Manchester - Wootton turned out for Tranmere Rovers , Peterborough United and Nottingham Forest - before he was sold by Moyes to Leeds United in August 2013 .
The Reds received a fee in the region of £1m for Wootton , who went on to spend three years at Elland Road before leaving , somewhat controversially , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 2016 .
He subsequently spent two years at MK Dons before signing for current club Plymouth Argyle in the summer of 2018 .
Now a League Two defender , it ’ s safe to say Moyes made the right call in allowing Wootton to leave Old Trafford .
Fabio , unlike twin brother Rafael , never held down a regular place in the United side and made just three appearances under Moyes before he joined Cardiff City in January 2014 .
United received a “ minimal fee ” for the two-cap Brazilian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to expire at the end of that campaign .
“ Maybe I did n't develop enough , but I was also in competition with Patrice Evra and he was always fit , ” Fabio later admitted in an interview with ESPN .
“ Even without Patrice , I had too many injuries , and that stopped me getting into the rhythm of playing every week . ''
Fabio remained at Cardiff for two-and-a-half years , the majority of which was spent in the Championship , before he signed for newly-promoted Middlesbrough in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 and signed with French side Nantes , for whom he has made 35 appearances .
Much was expected of Fabio when he arrived at United .
Sadly he wasn ’ t able to live up to his potential .
Once again , it ’ s difficult to argue with Moyes ’ decision to cut him loose .
The midfielder featured alongside the likes of Paul Pogba , Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison as United ’ s Under-18s clinched the FA Youth Cup in 2011 .
Tunnicliffe also claimed the Young Player of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spent the 2011/12 campaign on loan at Peterborough United and made two first-team appearances the following season for United .
However , loan spells at Barnsley and Ipswich town followed before Tunnicliffe was sold to Fulham for a reported £1.2m fee in January 2014 .
However , 25 days after he signed for Fulham , he was loaned out to Wigan .
Stints at Blackburn and Wigan Athletic followed before Tunnicliffe joined Millwall on a free transfer in 2017 .
Last summer he moved once more , this time to Luton Town and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moyes sale it 's hard to argue against .
After several years in the United academy , Cole left alongside Tunnicliffe to sign with Fulham on deadline day of the January 2014 transfer window .
On February 9 , he would make his Premier League debut as an 80th-minute substitute at Old Trafford against United .
That was as good as it got for Cole at Fulham .
Like Tunnicliffe , he was jettisoned once Felix Magath took charge at Craven Cottage .
He was sent on loan to MK Dons , Shrewsbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with non-league side Tranmere Rovers in 2017 .
He was released by the club in January 2019 and spent a year out of the game before signing for F.C .
United of Manchester in February .
While it was never disclosed what fee United received for Cole , there are little doubts Moyes made the right decision in letting the midfielder leave .

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It was on this day six years ago that David Moyes’ uninspiring reign as Manchester United boss was brought to an end.
There is very little to look back fondly on from the Scot’s time in charge at Old Trafford, but maybe his transfer dealings can offer a crumb of comfort.
Five players were sold by United under Moyes and we have gone back and decided if the right decisions were made.
Mats Moller Daehli
It was only three days into Moyes’ reign that the sale of Mats Moller Daehli to Norwegian side Molde, then managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, was sanctioned.
The fee Molde paid was not disclosed, although it was reported the deal was worth £1.5m with United retaining a first option on the teenager who was named the club’s Young Player of the Year in 2012.
Daehli’s return to his homeland lasted just six months, though. In January 2014 he was said to have turned down an opportunity to rejoin United and instead signed for Solskjaer’s Cardiff City in a deal worth £2.5m.
Daehli’s spell with Cardiff lasted less than a year and he has since played for German sides Freiburg and St. Pauli. He is currently on the books of Belgian club Genk and has been capped 23 times by Norway.
Given his career trajectory, it is unlikely Daehli would’ve broken into the United first team under Moyes. Perhaps, though, the club would have received a larger fee had they sold the midfielder aged 20 or 21.
However, there are no guarantees in football. So it’s difficult to argue that Moyes - no matter how little involvement he had in the deal - got this one right.
Scott Wootton
The defender joined United aged 16 from rivals Liverpool but never made a first-team appearance for the club.
There were the obligatory loan spells away from Manchester - Wootton turned out for Tranmere Rovers, Peterborough United and Nottingham Forest - before he was sold by Moyes to Leeds United in August 2013.
The Reds received a fee in the region of £1m for Wootton, who went on to spend three years at Elland Road before leaving, somewhat controversially, when his contract expired in the summer of 2016.
He subsequently spent two years at MK Dons before signing for current club Plymouth Argyle in the summer of 2018. Now a League Two defender, it’s safe to say Moyes made the right call in allowing Wootton to leave Old Trafford.
Fabio
Fabio, unlike twin brother Rafael, never held down a regular place in the United side and made just three appearances under Moyes before he joined Cardiff City in January 2014.
United received a “minimal fee” for the two-cap Brazilian as his contract at Old Trafford was set to expire at the end of that campaign.
“Maybe I didn't develop enough, but I was also in competition with Patrice Evra and he was always fit,” Fabio later admitted in an interview with ESPN. “Even without Patrice, I had too many injuries, and that stopped me getting into the rhythm of playing every week."
Fabio remained at Cardiff for two-and-a-half years, the majority of which was spent in the Championship, before he signed for newly-promoted Middlesbrough in 2016.
He left English football in 2018 and signed with French side Nantes, for whom he has made 35 appearances.
Much was expected of Fabio when he arrived at United. Sadly he wasn’t able to live up to his potential. Once again, it’s difficult to argue with Moyes’ decision to cut him loose.
Ryan Tunnicliffe
The midfielder featured alongside the likes of Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison as United’s Under-18s clinched the FA Youth Cup in 2011. Tunnicliffe also claimed the Young Player of the Year award that season.
He spent the 2011/12 campaign on loan at Peterborough United and made two first-team appearances the following season for United. However, loan spells at Barnsley and Ipswich town followed before Tunnicliffe was sold to Fulham for a reported £1.2m fee in January 2014.
However, 25 days after he signed for Fulham, he was loaned out to Wigan. Stints at Blackburn and Wigan Athletic followed before Tunnicliffe joined Millwall on a free transfer in 2017.
Last summer he moved once more, this time to Luton Town and again on a free transfer. Another Moyes sale it's hard to argue against.
Larnell Cole
After several years in the United academy, Cole left alongside Tunnicliffe to sign with Fulham on deadline day of the January 2014 transfer window.
On February 9, he would make his Premier League debut as an 80th-minute substitute at Old Trafford against United. That was as good as it got for Cole at Fulham.
Like Tunnicliffe, he was jettisoned once Felix Magath took charge at Craven Cottage. He was sent on loan to MK Dons, Shrewsbury Town and Inverness Caledonian Thistle before signing with non-league side Tranmere Rovers in 2017.
He was released by the club in January 2019 and spent a year out of the game before signing for F.C. United of Manchester in February.
While it was never disclosed what fee United received for Cole, there are little doubts Moyes made the right decision in letting the midfielder leave.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Man admits chasing someone with a knife round Piccadilly Gardens during lockdown

A dad who had to be tackled to the ground after chasing someone around Piccadilly Gardens with a knife during the lockdown has been told to expect a prison sentence .
Dale Ogden , 32 , ran towards police who had been called to reports of violence in the city centre , a court heard .
Ogden , who has epilepsy said he was `` persuaded '' to head into town with a pal and that he was `` asked to look after '' the knife but had `` no idea '' how he came to be threatening people with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crown court and remanded into custody by a judge who said he believed there was a risk he could do it again .
People were called to Piccadilly Gardens at around 5pm on Tuesday , April 21 after reports of a man with a knife .
`` The only reason he 's not been charged with threatening someone with a bladed article is that he 's not seen to say anything .
`` But he runs at officers and has to be taken to the floor .
`` He had been seen chasing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he suffers from epilepsy and does n't know why he was in that area .
`` He said he was given the knife just prior to that but that is the only explanation he has given . ''
Ogden , of Aldfield Road , Wythenshawe , was charged and pleaded guilty to both possession of a bladed article and breaching a restriction of movement during the emergency period ( coronavirus ) under the new lockdown laws .
Ogden was struggling to sit and said he was struggling to hear in the dock , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was the result of him suffering a seizure at the police station .
`` He 's not someone who regularly offends '' Mr Ross said .
`` He has no relevant previous convictions , just one for drink driving .
`` In relation to the incident there have been some threats on the face of it .
`` It seems it came about after he was persuaded by a friend to come into the city centre in some kind of support role for him .
`` The knife was n't his and he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` However he has no idea why things have essentially kicked off .
However he does not dispute what has been said about what he did .
He ca n't .
`` But he can not really explain it .
`` He 's 32 years old , he is single , he has a seven year-old daughter with his ex-partner .
`` He wants me to say he 's extremely embarrassed and is very apologetic about what took place yesterday .
`` He 's absolutely petrified of ending up in prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ essentially at a time when conditions in prisons are stricter than normal . ''
However District Judge Bernard Begley commited him to the crown court for sentence and also refused a bail application and remanded him into custody .
He said : “ I have heard little rationale or explanation for what happened .
`` You were found chasing someone around a public place with a knife at around 5pm with other members of the public around .
`` With no possible explanation that can only lead me to conclude you could do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much and no conditions would allay those fears . ''
The breach of the lockdown restrictions can only be punished financially and he was handed a £75 fine for that offence .

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A dad who had to be tackled to the ground after chasing someone around Piccadilly Gardens with a knife during the lockdown has been told to expect a prison sentence.
Dale Ogden, 32, ran towards police who had been called to reports of violence in the city centre, a court heard.
Ogden, who has epilepsy said he was "persuaded" to head into town with a pal and that he was "asked to look after" the knife but had "no idea" how he came to be threatening people with it.
He was sent to the crown court and remanded into custody by a judge who said he believed there was a risk he could do it again.
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People were called to Piccadilly Gardens at around 5pm on Tuesday, April 21 after reports of a man with a knife.
"The knife is brandished" Robin Lynch, prosecuting told Manchester Magistrates court.
"The only reason he's not been charged with threatening someone with a bladed article is that he's not seen to say anything.
"But he runs at officers and has to be taken to the floor.
"He had been seen chasing another male.
"The defendant says he suffers from epilepsy and doesn't know why he was in that area.
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"He said he was given the knife just prior to that but that is the only explanation he has given."
Ogden, of Aldfield Road, Wythenshawe, was charged and pleaded guilty to both possession of a bladed article and breaching a restriction of movement during the emergency period (coronavirus) under the new lockdown laws.
Ogden was struggling to sit and said he was struggling to hear in the dock, with Nick Ross, defending saying that was the result of him suffering a seizure at the police station.
"He's not someone who regularly offends" Mr Ross said.
"He has no relevant previous convictions, just one for drink driving.
"In relation to the incident there have been some threats on the face of it.
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"It seems it came about after he was persuaded by a friend to come into the city centre in some kind of support role for him.
"The knife wasn't his and he says he was asked to look after it.
"However he has no idea why things have essentially kicked off. However he does not dispute what has been said about what he did. He can't.
"But he cannot really explain it.
"He's 32 years old, he is single, he has a seven year-old daughter with his ex-partner.
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"He wants me to say he's extremely embarrassed and is very apologetic about what took place yesterday.
"He's absolutely petrified of ending up in prison where he's never been before, essentially at a time when conditions in prisons are stricter than normal."
However District Judge Bernard Begley commited him to the crown court for sentence and also refused a bail application and remanded him into custody.
He said: “I have heard little rationale or explanation for what happened.
"You were found chasing someone around a public place with a knife at around 5pm with other members of the public around.
"With no possible explanation that can only lead me to conclude you could do it again.
"The risk is too much and no conditions would allay those fears."
The breach of the lockdown restrictions can only be punished financially and he was handed a £75 fine for that offence.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Man Utd and City matches could be shown for free when season resumes

The Culture Secretary has revealed Sky Sports and BT Sport are considering making some action freely available for supporters to watch when the season resumes .
Oliver Dowden confirmed in a briefing on Wednesday afternoon that he is talking to the Premier League about the possibility of screening games on free-to-air channels .
The move is in a bid to stop people going round to a friends ' house with a subscription package once the action restarts .
The Premier League has been suspended since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak , but clubs are committed to resuming and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so .
However , there is believed to be an acceptance among clubs that the campaign will be finished behind closed doors .
It was reported on Friday evening that Premier League clubs have set the date as June 8 for a return to action .
With the report also claiming that the date is viewed as the best-case scenario for clubs , with training tentatively pencilled in for either May 11 or May 18 .
Broadcasters are believed to be looking at plans to broadcast every match live once the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a solution with the Premier League and the broadcasters can be found .
“ I ’ ve raised this challenge to the Premier League in the conversations I have had with them , ” he said .
`` I have said to the Premier League , in particular , I think it wouldn ’ t send the best signal if they were the first or one of the first major sports to resume behind closed doors and the public at large could n't have access to it .
“ The sports themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I don ’ t want to be in the position of issuing some blanket mandate or trying to change things round .
“ But I do think they need to be mindful of that , and in fairness they are mindful of it .
“ There are different ways you can both have elements of protecting revenue from broadcasts but also whether there are ways at increasing access .
“ I have urged them to do that , and that is what they are considering as they go through the ideas of how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed doors.
” And Dowden , who was appearing before the Digital , Culture , Media and Sport committee on Wednesday afternoon , also revealed the discussions he has had about sport resuming without fans in attendance .
“ I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports , ” he said .
“ We 've actually had quite productive conversations .
This would only be if A : We passed the five tests .
B .
Could we ensure it was done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around that time for social distancing C. Would we be content that it sent the correct signals ?
“ We would n't want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we 're still asking people to take measures to protect public health .
“ Within that , we 've already had productive discussions .
We 've already engaged , for example , with the police , Public Health England , local government association , and others , so we are progressing this .
“ I really want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have bottomed out - would this work in practice ?
“ Dealt with all the practicalities of it and then if the wider circumstances permit , we would seek permission through COBRA and others to do it .
“ That is not what we are talking about right now but I want to make sure we do all the preparatory work .
Before Dowden went on to explain the tests that might apply to sport for them to be allowed to operate behind closed doors .
“ I think there is the safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football and horse racing , for example , it would be quite difficult to have the participants acting in a social distancing way , ” he said .
“ How would we resolve the social distancing part of it ?
It 's not insurmountable but it 's an extra consideration .
“ The other extra consideration , in respects , of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement , I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more broadly .
“ I think it 's sensible to have the engagement , think through it but I have been clear in all the conversations I have had that all of this is without prejudice .
“ Let 's do the work and we will make the decision at the appropriate point in accordance with the scientific evidence .
”

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The Culture Secretary has revealed Sky Sports and BT Sport are considering making some action freely available for supporters to watch when the season resumes.
Oliver Dowden confirmed in a briefing on Wednesday afternoon that he is talking to the Premier League about the possibility of screening games on free-to-air channels.
The move is in a bid to stop people going round to a friends' house with a subscription package once the action restarts.
The Premier League has been suspended since March 13 due to the Covid-19 outbreak, but clubs are committed to resuming and finishing the season once it is safe to do so.
However, there is believed to be an acceptance among clubs that the campaign will be finished behind closed doors.
It was reported on Friday evening that Premier League clubs have set the date as June 8 for a return to action.
With the report also claiming that the date is viewed as the best-case scenario for clubs, with training tentatively pencilled in for either May 11 or May 18.
Broadcasters are believed to be looking at plans to broadcast every match live once the campaign returns.
And Dowden is hopeful that a solution with the Premier League and the broadcasters can be found.
“I’ve raised this challenge to the Premier League in the conversations I have had with them,” he said.
"I have said to the Premier League, in particular, I think it wouldn’t send the best signal if they were the first or one of the first major sports to resume behind closed doors and the public at large couldn't have access to it.
“The sports themselves are reliant on the revenue, so I don’t want to be in the position of issuing some blanket mandate or trying to change things round.
“But I do think they need to be mindful of that, and in fairness they are mindful of it.
“There are different ways you can both have elements of protecting revenue from broadcasts but also whether there are ways at increasing access.
“I have urged them to do that, and that is what they are considering as they go through the ideas of how it might work if they resume behind closed doors.”
And Dowden, who was appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee on Wednesday afternoon, also revealed the discussions he has had about sport resuming without fans in attendance.
“I personally have spoken to the Premier League while officials in my department are engaging across all the sports,” he said.
“We've actually had quite productive conversations. This would only be if A: We passed the five tests. B. Could we ensure it was done consistent with the existing measures in place around that time for social distancing C. Would we be content that it sent the correct signals?
“We wouldn't want to be sending a signal that life has gone back to normal when we're still asking people to take measures to protect public health.
“Within that, we've already had productive discussions. We've already engaged, for example, with the police, Public Health England, local government association, and others, so we are progressing this.
“I really want to get to a point where we have bottomed out - would this work in practice?
“Dealt with all the practicalities of it and then if the wider circumstances permit, we would seek permission through COBRA and others to do it.
“That is not what we are talking about right now but I want to make sure we do all the preparatory work.
Before Dowden went on to explain the tests that might apply to sport for them to be allowed to operate behind closed doors.
“I think there is the safety of the participants. If you took football and horse racing, for example, it would be quite difficult to have the participants acting in a social distancing way,” he said.
“How would we resolve the social distancing part of it? It's not insurmountable but it's an extra consideration.
“The other extra consideration, in respects, of sports is that it has a much wider cultural significance and public engagement, I would want to make sure that the signals we are sending from that were consistent with the signals we are sending to the public more broadly.
“I think it's sensible to have the engagement, think through it but I have been clear in all the conversations I have had that all of this is without prejudice.
“Let's do the work and we will make the decision at the appropriate point in accordance with the scientific evidence.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--Liverpool FC great Graeme Souness sends Man United target Jack Grealish warning

Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has identified an area where he thinks Manchester United target Jack Grealish needs to improve his game .
The Aston Villa captain has impressed in his first season back in the Premier League this campaign , scoring seven goals and providing six assists , despite his team fighting against relegation .
Grealish is one of the players United are targeting this summer , alongside Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho , with the two players priorities for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this transfer window .
However , former Liverpool man Souness has some concerns over one particular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ For me he needs to move the ball quicker , ” he told Sky Sports ’ The Football Show .
“ The reason I say that is he takes too many touches , he ’ s the most tackled player in the Premier League .
“ Is that necessary ?
I think he needs to see the picture quicker , move it quicker.
” Souness has warned Grealish that his career could replicate that of the former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere if he doesn ’ t improve in that area .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he needs to address or he ’ ll end up going down the road of Jack Wilshere where he ’ ll get lots of injuries , ” Souness added .
“ He ’ s got to learn to move the ball quicker.
” Wilshere has had an injury-hit career since breaking into the first team at the Emirates Stadium and has been unable to make an impact at West Ham since moving to the club in 2018 .
However , Grealish has been a regular for Villa in recent campaigns , playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Villians in each of the last four seasons .

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Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has identified an area where he thinks Manchester United target Jack Grealish needs to improve his game.
The Aston Villa captain has impressed in his first season back in the Premier League this campaign, scoring seven goals and providing six assists, despite his team fighting against relegation.
Grealish is one of the players United are targeting this summer, alongside Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, with the two players priorities for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this transfer window.
However, former Liverpool man Souness has some concerns over one particular area of the midfielder’s game.
“For me he needs to move the ball quicker,” he told Sky Sports’ The Football Show.
“The reason I say that is he takes too many touches, he’s the most tackled player in the Premier League.
“Is that necessary? I think he needs to see the picture quicker, move it quicker.”
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Souness has warned Grealish that his career could replicate that of the former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere if he doesn’t improve in that area.
“I think that’s something that he needs to address or he’ll end up going down the road of Jack Wilshere where he’ll get lots of injuries,” Souness added.
“He’s got to learn to move the ball quicker.”
Wilshere has had an injury-hit career since breaking into the first team at the Emirates Stadium and has been unable to make an impact at West Ham since moving to the club in 2018.
However, Grealish has been a regular for Villa in recent campaigns, playing over 30 games in all competitions for the Villians in each of the last four seasons.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-04-22--If you don't have Covid-19 symptoms but still need the NHS, here's what you do

The Covid-19 outbreak has been an anxious and confusing time for everyone , not least if you think you may need to see a doctor .
Many people worry about contacting the NHS when they have symptoms of any kind , either because they don ’ t want to overload an overstretched system , or because they fear catching the virus while there .
Health chiefs here are growing increasingly concerned , however , that people are staying away when they really do need help .
As we reported earlier today , two-week cancer referrals have plummeted by two thirds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while all A & E departments here are seeing much lower admissions than they had expected .
People suffering minor strokes and heart attacks have been identified as among those avoiding emergency departments , storing up trouble for the future .
Meanwhile the number of children being seen by doctors has also fallen , as parents worry about what best to do .
But the NHS in Greater Manchester wants to ensure people do still go to see a doctor when they need to - and have lots of new procedures in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus if you do need to either go to your GP or attend hospital .
So here is the most up-to-date information about how the system here is working , what you might find if you do need to use it , and how the NHS is ensuring you will be kept as safe as possible .
Whether you have coronavirus symptoms or not , you should still ring your GP if you have a health concern .
Practices across Greater Manchester have set up what ’ s known as a ‘ hot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
This means some surgeries are dealing with cases of suspected coronavirus , while others are not - but your own surgery will tell you where you need to go .
So in the first instance , people are recommended to call their usual practice for a remote consultation , either over the phone or online .
Anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 then considered in need of a physical examination will be directed to a so-called ‘ hot ’ surgery - which may not be their usual one , but will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you need to be seen in person for another reason , you will be seen separately from people who may have Covid-19 .
“ There are a number of hot sites - there are at least one in every district - and they will be referred to that , where they will be seen by appointment separately , ” said Sir Richard Leese , the region ’ s health lead , of people who do have coronavirus symptoms .
All GP surgeries have strict infection control measures in place .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nationally has been the drop-off in parents taking their children to the doctor .
As we reported last week , the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health is worried children are attending hospital too late , citing anecdotal evidence that mums and dads are not accessing advice for a range of illnesses and infections as soon as is needed .
Today Sir Richard confirmed that there has been a drop-off in children being seen by doctors here during the crisis , which he cited as a key concern .
However the traffic-light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the RCPH - which is being actively promoted by health trusts here - is designed to explain what parents should do in each scenario .
That includes what to do if your child has severe symptoms such as fits or seizures , or extreme difficulty in breathing , through to drowsiness , shivering , persistent high fevers or persistent vomiting .
Their guide was described today by Sir Richard as ‘ very clear advice to parents about what to do in different circumstances ’ .
“ We are working to get those messages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that need medical attention seeking medical attention , ” he added .
It is also important that routine appointments such as antenatal checks and childhood vaccinations are attended as normal if parents have been informed that they are going ahead .
The NHS has got a system in place to ensure people with potential Covid-19 are kept separate from other patients .
People with serious coronavirus symptoms are urged not to take themselves to A & E but to call 999 , so that paramedics can treat them and ensure they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Once in hospital , they will then be treated on separate coronavirus wards .
Even if someone does attend themselves with potential symptoms , there are signs in all hospitals displaying where people with coronavirus symptoms should go .
Some hospitals also greet people at the door and ask them at that point what symptoms they have .
And if for any reason someone with symptoms reaches reception areas without having been identified , they are quickly taken to the area designated for Covid-19 patients .
At that point , anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - while those with more serious symptoms are fast-tracking onto a designated Covid-19 ward , where they are swabbed .
Meanwhile anyone else is kept on an entirely separate ward .
The two are not mixed .
At the Christie hospital , for example , there is a separate ward for cancer patients who have suspected coronavirus .
So if you do have a serious or life-threatening condition unrelated to Covid-19 , there are procedures in place .
Don ’ t avoid the NHS if you need it The NHS is strongly encouraging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or treatment when they need it .
Both GP practices and hospitals have strict infection prevention and control measures in place , so it IS safe to attend appointments .
They don ’ t want people who think they need help to stay away .
However they do want them to go via their GP practice in the first instance - unless it ’ s an emergency , Covid-related or not , in which case call 999 .
As ever , of course , people are being asked to be sensible and only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call 999 if it really is an emergency - but for some serious conditions , a delay can be critical .
If you are unsure , call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk .
“ One of the things we want to really stress is for people who are frightened of contacting a doctor or a hospital because of Covid-19 , phone first , ” said Sir Richard .
“ All referrals now go through the phone and the system makes sure that any person who ’ s reporting Covid 19 symptoms is kept separate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to get that message over .
“ If your child is ill , if you think you might have symptoms that suggest cancer , if you think you might have had a stroke or any of those things you would normally go to A & E with : Go , ” he said .
“ It ’ s really important that people recognise that the NHS is still open for all and people who ’ ve got symptoms that require medical attention should be seeking medical attention and not be frightened off @ @ @ @

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The Covid-19 outbreak has been an anxious and confusing time for everyone, not least if you think you may need to see a doctor.
Many people worry about contacting the NHS when they have symptoms of any kind, either because they don’t want to overload an overstretched system, or because they fear catching the virus while there.
Health chiefs here are growing increasingly concerned, however, that people are staying away when they really do need help.
As we reported earlier today, two-week cancer referrals have plummeted by two thirds in Greater Manchester during the crisis, while all A&E departments here are seeing much lower admissions than they had expected.
People suffering minor strokes and heart attacks have been identified as among those avoiding emergency departments, storing up trouble for the future.
Meanwhile the number of children being seen by doctors has also fallen, as parents worry about what best to do.
But the NHS in Greater Manchester wants to ensure people do still go to see a doctor when they need to - and have lots of new procedures in place to minimise the risk of catching the virus if you do need to either go to your GP or attend hospital.
So here is the most up-to-date information about how the system here is working, what you might find if you do need to use it, and how the NHS is ensuring you will be kept as safe as possible.
(Image: ugc)
GPs
Whether you have coronavirus symptoms or not, you should still ring your GP if you have a health concern.
Practices across Greater Manchester have set up what’s known as a ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ system during the pandemic.
This means some surgeries are dealing with cases of suspected coronavirus, while others are not - but your own surgery will tell you where you need to go.
So in the first instance, people are recommended to call their usual practice for a remote consultation, either over the phone or online.
Anyone with symptoms of Covid-19 then considered in need of a physical examination will be directed to a so-called ‘hot’ surgery - which may not be their usual one, but will be within a reasonable distance of it.
If you need to be seen in person for another reason, you will be seen separately from people who may have Covid-19.
“There are a number of hot sites - there are at least one in every district - and they will be referred to that, where they will be seen by appointment separately,” said Sir Richard Leese, the region’s health lead, of people who do have coronavirus symptoms.
All GP surgeries have strict infection control measures in place.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Children
A major concern for health bosses locally and nationally has been the drop-off in parents taking their children to the doctor.
As we reported last week, the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health is worried children are attending hospital too late, citing anecdotal evidence that mums and dads are not accessing advice for a range of illnesses and infections as soon as is needed.
Today Sir Richard confirmed that there has been a drop-off in children being seen by doctors here during the crisis, which he cited as a key concern.
However the traffic-light system above that has been compiled by the RCPH - which is being actively promoted by health trusts here - is designed to explain what parents should do in each scenario.
That includes what to do if your child has severe symptoms such as fits or seizures, or extreme difficulty in breathing, through to drowsiness, shivering, persistent high fevers or persistent vomiting.
Their guide was described today by Sir Richard as ‘very clear advice to parents about what to do in different circumstances’.
“We are working to get those messages out so that we do get people that need medical attention seeking medical attention,” he added.
It is also important that routine appointments such as antenatal checks and childhood vaccinations are attended as normal if parents have been informed that they are going ahead.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Hospitals
The NHS has got a system in place to ensure people with potential Covid-19 are kept separate from other patients.
People with serious coronavirus symptoms are urged not to take themselves to A&E but to call 999, so that paramedics can treat them and ensure they’re admitted to hospital separately to other patients.
Once in hospital, they will then be treated on separate coronavirus wards.
Even if someone does attend themselves with potential symptoms, there are signs in all hospitals displaying where people with coronavirus symptoms should go.
Some hospitals also greet people at the door and ask them at that point what symptoms they have.
And if for any reason someone with symptoms reaches reception areas without having been identified, they are quickly taken to the area designated for Covid-19 patients.
At that point, anyone with mild symptoms is sent home to self-isolate - while those with more serious symptoms are fast-tracking onto a designated Covid-19 ward, where they are swabbed.
Meanwhile anyone else is kept on an entirely separate ward. The two are not mixed.
At the Christie hospital, for example, there is a separate ward for cancer patients who have suspected coronavirus. So if you do have a serious or life-threatening condition unrelated to Covid-19, there are procedures in place.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Don’t avoid the NHS if you need it
The NHS is strongly encouraging people to seek medical advice, help or treatment when they need it.
Both GP practices and hospitals have strict infection prevention and control measures in place, so it IS safe to attend appointments.
They don’t want people who think they need help to stay away. However they do want them to go via their GP practice in the first instance - unless it’s an emergency, Covid-related or not, in which case call 999.
As ever, of course, people are being asked to be sensible and only to go to A&E or call 999 if it really is an emergency - but for some serious conditions, a delay can be critical. If you are unsure, call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk.
“One of the things we want to really stress is for people who are frightened of contacting a doctor or a hospital because of Covid-19, phone first,” said Sir Richard.
“All referrals now go through the phone and the system makes sure that any person who’s reporting Covid 19 symptoms is kept separate from other people. So I really want to get that message over.
“If your child is ill, if you think you might have symptoms that suggest cancer, if you think you might have had a stroke or any of those things you would normally go to A&E with: Go,” he said.
“It’s really important that people recognise that the NHS is still open for all and people who’ve got symptoms that require medical attention should be seeking medical attention and not be frightened off from it.”