themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--Coronavirus outbreak at Network Rail's Manchester city centre office

Network Rail has confirmed nine workers based at their Manchester city centre office have tested positive for COVID-19 .
The outbreak at the Manchester Square One building is understood to have affected staff based on the second floor .
The organisation , which owns , operates and develops the country 's railways , has responded by carrying out a deep clean of the areas where the staff had been .
It has reported the cases to Public Health England and ensured they have the right safety measures in place .
The positive workers are now self-isolating at home .
Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director for Network Rail ’ s North West & Central region , said : `` Nine Network Rail colleagues who work at Manchester Square One have tested positive for coronavirus since the end of September .
`` They are now self-isolating and I wish them a speedy recovery .
All Square One colleagues have been urged to work from home if they can . ''
She said there are now 10 people working on the second floor of the building where the staff who tested positive are normally based .
This is compared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - and 440 before the pandemic .
She added : `` Those working in Square One today are either key transport workers in business-critical roles which ca n't be done from home , or they have chosen to work in the office for personal wellbeing reasons .
`` Safety of staff is our priority and all Network Rail workplaces are Covid secure .
We are constantly updating these measures and doing the best we can to look after our people and stop the spread of coronavirus . ''
A spokesman said measures in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the building , enhanced cleaning , social distancing between desks , and deep cleaning with a product called Zoono , which leaves behind a mono-molecular layer that permanently bonds to a surface for up to 30 days .
As key workers who are 'keeping the country operating ' , Network Rail say they need some staff to be in the workplace .
However , they say where people can work from home they are doing so and line managers have been instructed to have regular conversations with teams to ensure any concerns are @ @ @ @ @

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Network Rail has confirmed nine workers based at their Manchester city centre office have tested positive for COVID-19.
The outbreak at the Manchester Square One building is understood to have affected staff based on the second floor.
The organisation, which owns, operates and develops the country's railways, has responded by carrying out a deep clean of the areas where the staff had been. It has reported the cases to Public Health England and ensured they have the right safety measures in place.
The positive workers are now self-isolating at home.
Nicola Uijen, health, safety and environment director for Network Rail’s North West & Central region, said: "Nine Network Rail colleagues who work at Manchester Square One have tested positive for coronavirus since the end of September.
"They are now self-isolating and I wish them a speedy recovery. All Square One colleagues have been urged to work from home if they can."
She said there are now 10 people working on the second floor of the building where the staff who tested positive are normally based.
This is compared to 60 at the end of August - and 440 before the pandemic.
She added: "Those working in Square One today are either key transport workers in business-critical roles which can't be done from home, or they have chosen to work in the office for personal wellbeing reasons.
"Safety of staff is our priority and all Network Rail workplaces are Covid secure. We are constantly updating these measures and doing the best we can to look after our people and stop the spread of coronavirus."
A spokesman said measures in place include temperature checks on entry to the building, enhanced cleaning, social distancing between desks, and deep cleaning with a product called Zoono, which leaves behind a mono-molecular layer that permanently bonds to a surface for up to 30 days.
As key workers who are 'keeping the country operating', Network Rail say they need some staff to be in the workplace.
However, they say where people can work from home they are doing so and line managers have been instructed to have regular conversations with teams to ensure any concerns are raised and dealt with.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--How the north has repeatedly been left in the dark about lockdown

`` No discussion .
No consultation .
Millions of lives affected by Whitehall diktat .
`` It is proving impossible to deal with this Government '' .
Andy Burnham 's reaction to today 's front page of The Times newspaper was one shared by hundreds - if not thousands - across our region .
The first the Greater Manchester Mayor and the majority of the population heard that ministers were considering plans to close pubs , bars and restaurants next week was a picture of the paper 's front page posted on Twitter on Wednesday evening , with the headline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced to shut again ' .
The London-based national newspaper - which has a paywall on online news content - reported the news last night , claiming that Boris Johnson will announce the new measures on Monday .
It came just hours after Mr Burnham warned that the region would not accept any new lockdown system 'drawn up behind closed doors ' and without any consultation with local leaders .
Around 10 million people in the north of England will be affected by the new restrictions , which have not yet been confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the news again later today .
He said : `` The first time I heard that all bars and restaurants across the North are to close was when I read it in The Times .
`` I 've had two meetings with Cabinet Ministers this week along with other Mayors and it was n't mentioned once . ''
And he told BBC Radio Manchester he was worried about the government treating the north with 'contempt ' .
He said today he was 'deeply disappointed ' that ministers did n't discuss the restrictions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the national press .
`` It is deeply disappointing to wake up this morning to reports that new Covid-19 restrictions affecting millions of people in our City Region , and across the North , could be in place within days , rather than hearing it during a genuine dialogue between ministers and local leaders '' , Mr Rotherham said in a statement .
`` At the moment we have a patchwork of local measures across the country and too much confusion for the public as a result .
`` So , clarity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the different levels of restrictions are , when they will be imposed and crucially , how and when they can be lifted again . ''
But this is n't the first time northern leaders , and its people , have been left in the dark about new lockdown restrictions - and sadly , it probably wo n't be the last .
At the end of July , new local lockdown measures were brought in for the whole of Greater Manchester .
Heath Secretary Matt Hancock announced the restrictions in a series of tweets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many confused .
The rules prohibited people from meeting other households in private homes and gardens , as well as in hospitality venues .
They came into force at midnight the following day .
Following the announcement , the M.E.N asked readers what they thought about how it had been handled in a survey .
More than 19,000 people responded and two thirds gave the government a score of just 1 out of 5 - the lowest score possible .
In August , it was announced that the strict region-wide restrictions would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which would affect around 318,000 people living in the borough - was n't announced by the government .
Instead , local Conservative MP James Grundy took to Facebook to make the announcement .
Again , when Wigan was placed back under local lockdown rules , it was down to one the the town 's MPs - this time Labour 's Lisa Nandy - to confirm the news on social media .
In a tweet , she said the Health Minister had confirmed the new restrictions 'in a call ' that morning .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it had not been clarified when the rules would actually come into force .
Wigan was not the only borough to be mired in confusion because of mixed government messaging .
In early September , it was announced that Trafford would be released from local lockdown restrictions but local leaders blasted the government 's 'chaotic ' handling of the news .
Council leader Andrew Western said that while leaders wanted to 'see restrictions lifted as soon possible , guided by data and when it is safe to do so ' , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right time .
The government , he said , ignored that view .
Last month , on September 8 , Matt Hancock told the House of Commons that all pubs and restaurants would have to close in Bolton .
All hospitality venues - including restaurants , cafes , bars , and pubs - were told they could only operate as takeaways and had to close between 10pm and 5am .
Bolton residents were also told they could not socialise with anyone outside their own household .
Mr Hancock said the rules would 'start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic among the hospitality industry as they had been given no warning prior to the announcement in Parliament .
Following the latest incident today , Northern leaders from across the political divide have come together to condemn the government 's handling of the possible new restrictions .
Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis tweeted : `` Recklessly irresponsible to brief the papers but not leaders in the North who ’ ll somehow have to make this work .
Labour MP Jess Phillips added : `` It is quite unbelievable that local leaders , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Can the Prime Minister not use a phone ?
No doubt the new government jobs survey will suggest he goes to work in a call centre . ''
Now , enough seems to be enough .
Andy Burnham today said 'there is going to have to be change .
If the Government want our support on things , we are not going to let them carry on like this . ''
Whether those in power in Downing Street will listen remains to be seen .

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"No discussion. No consultation. Millions of lives affected by Whitehall diktat.
"It is proving impossible to deal with this Government".
Andy Burnham's reaction to today's front page of The Times newspaper was one shared by hundreds - if not thousands - across our region.
The first the Greater Manchester Mayor and the majority of the population heard that ministers were considering plans to close pubs, bars and restaurants next week was a picture of the paper's front page posted on Twitter on Wednesday evening, with the headline reading: 'Restaurants and pubs in north forced to shut again'.
The London-based national newspaper - which has a paywall on online news content - reported the news last night, claiming that Boris Johnson will announce the new measures on Monday.
It came just hours after Mr Burnham warned that the region would not accept any new lockdown system 'drawn up behind closed doors' and without any consultation with local leaders.
Around 10 million people in the north of England will be affected by the new restrictions, which have not yet been confirmed by Downing Street.
Mr Burnham tweeted about the news again later today. He said: "The first time I heard that all bars and restaurants across the North are to close was when I read it in The Times.
"I've had two meetings with Cabinet Ministers this week along with other Mayors and it wasn't mentioned once."
(Image: PA)
And he told BBC Radio Manchester he was worried about the government treating the north with 'contempt'.
Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotherham echoed Mr Burnham's thoughts.
He said today he was 'deeply disappointed' that ministers didn't discuss the restrictions with local leaders before they were leaked in the national press.
"It is deeply disappointing to wake up this morning to reports that new Covid-19 restrictions affecting millions of people in our City Region, and across the North, could be in place within days, rather than hearing it during a genuine dialogue between ministers and local leaders", Mr Rotherham said in a statement.
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"At the moment we have a patchwork of local measures across the country and too much confusion for the public as a result.
"So, clarity and consistency are certainly needed about what the different levels of restrictions are, when they will be imposed and crucially, how and when they can be lifted again."
But this isn't the first time northern leaders, and its people, have been left in the dark about new lockdown restrictions - and sadly, it probably won't be the last.
(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)
At the end of July, new local lockdown measures were brought in for the whole of Greater Manchester.
Heath Secretary Matt Hancock announced the restrictions in a series of tweets late on a Thursday evening, leaving many confused.
The rules prohibited people from meeting other households in private homes and gardens, as well as in hospitality venues.
They came into force at midnight the following day.
Following the announcement, the M.E.N asked readers what they thought about how it had been handled in a survey.
More than 19,000 people responded and two thirds gave the government a score of just 1 out of 5 - the lowest score possible.
In August, it was announced that the strict region-wide restrictions would be lifted in Wigan.
But the news - which would affect around 318,000 people living in the borough - wasn't announced by the government.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
Instead, local Conservative MP James Grundy took to Facebook to make the announcement.
Again, when Wigan was placed back under local lockdown rules, it was down to one the the town's MPs - this time Labour's Lisa Nandy - to confirm the news on social media.
In a tweet, she said the Health Minister had confirmed the new restrictions 'in a call' that morning.
This led to confusion among residents, as it had not been clarified when the rules would actually come into force.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Wigan was not the only borough to be mired in confusion because of mixed government messaging. In early September, it was announced that Trafford would be released from local lockdown restrictions but local leaders blasted the government's 'chaotic' handling of the news.
Council leader Andrew Western said that while leaders wanted to 'see restrictions lifted as soon possible, guided by data and when it is safe to do so', they didn't believe that it was the right time.
The government, he said, ignored that view.
Last month, on September 8, Matt Hancock told the House of Commons that all pubs and restaurants would have to close in Bolton.
(Image: ABNM Photography)
All hospitality venues - including restaurants, cafes, bars, and pubs - were told they could only operate as takeaways and had to close between 10pm and 5am.
Bolton residents were also told they could not socialise with anyone outside their own household.
Mr Hancock said the rules would 'start immediately', leading to confusion and panic among the hospitality industry as they had been given no warning prior to the announcement in Parliament.
Following the latest incident today, Northern leaders from across the political divide have come together to condemn the government's handling of the possible new restrictions.
Sheffield City Region mayor Dan Jarvis tweeted: "Recklessly irresponsible to brief the papers but not leaders in the North who’ll somehow have to make this work.
"Get a grip Boris Johnson."
Labour MP Jess Phillips added: "It is quite unbelievable that local leaders, find this out after The Times.
"Can the Prime Minister not use a phone? No doubt the new government jobs survey will suggest he goes to work in a call centre."
Now, enough seems to be enough. Andy Burnham today said 'there is going to have to be change. If the Government want our support on things, we are not going to let them carry on like this."
Whether those in power in Downing Street will listen remains to be seen.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--England U19s match involving Man Utd and Man City players abandoned at half-time

England U19s ' match against Scotland was abandoned at half time following a positive coronavirus test for a member of Scotland 's backroom team .
The friendly , which involved both Manchester City and Manchester United youngsters , at St. George 's Park on Thursday afternoon was the first of a planned double-header against Scotland but , shortly before the interval , the game was abandoned .
England were leading 3-1 at the time and players were waiting to go back onto the field when the positive coronavirus test was returned .
An SFA spokesperson said : `` We can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ St. George 's Park this afternoon was abandoned in the first half as a precaution in line with COVID-19 protocol .
We are not in a position to comment any further at this time . ''
The FA issued a similar statement , which read : `` England Under-19s ' match with Scotland at St. George 's Park this afternoon was abandoned in the first half as a precaution in line with COVID protocol .
We are not in a position to comment further at this time . ''
City had five players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goalkeepers Louie Moulden and James Trafford joined by James McAtee , Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers .
Meanwhile , United defender Teden Mengi earned his first call-up to the U19 squad for the international break as the only representative from his club selected .

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England U19s' match against Scotland was abandoned at half time following a positive coronavirus test for a member of Scotland's backroom team.
The friendly, which involved both Manchester City and Manchester United youngsters, at St. George's Park on Thursday afternoon was the first of a planned double-header against Scotland but, shortly before the interval, the game was abandoned.
England were leading 3-1 at the time and players were waiting to go back onto the field when the positive coronavirus test was returned.
An SFA spokesperson said: "We can confirm Scotland U19s match against England at St. George's Park this afternoon was abandoned in the first half as a precaution in line with COVID-19 protocol. We are not in a position to comment any further at this time."
The FA issued a similar statement, which read: "England Under-19s' match with Scotland at St. George's Park this afternoon was abandoned in the first half as a precaution in line with COVID protocol. We are not in a position to comment further at this time."
City had five players named in the recent squad, with goalkeepers Louie Moulden and James Trafford joined by James McAtee, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers.
Meanwhile, United defender Teden Mengi earned his first call-up to the U19 squad for the international break as the only representative from his club selected.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--Everything you need to know about getting the flu jab in the pandemic

Flu season is nearly upon us - and it 's time for thousands of children , pensioners and those more vulnerable to infection to get their jabs .
With a second wave of COVID-19 now looking inevitable , this year 's vaccination scheme is more vital than ever and those eligible for a jab ( see more in the Q & A below ) should look to book an appointment before flu season starts around the end of October .
That 's because , as GP and University of Manchester clinical lecturer Dr Aisha Awan explains , it will help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the risk of mistaking flu for coronavirus .
Dr Awan told the Manchester Evening News : `` It 's been busy .
People who are eligible are much more keen on getting it this year , especially vulnerable people . ''
She added : `` There have been sensible discussions around trying to protect those at risk of Covid .
You do n't want simultaneous issues with lots of people getting flu and becoming unwell and requiring hospitalisation alongside a second Covid wave where lots of people are admitted .
`` We want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being overwhelmed and we also want to prevent flu-like illnesses which could mimic covid and cause a lot of disruption and anxiety for society .
It 's not just about protecting yourself - it 's about protecting society . ''
On patients coming into practices for their jabs - or any other appointment - the message is clear .
If you have any Covid symptoms , you must stay away .
Dr Awan added : `` Every precaution is taken to make sure that are practices are safe .
`` But we rely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they have got a fever , regardless of what they think caused the fever .
If they have a cough , shortness of breath , loss of sense of smell or taste .
`` There have been many instances where people say ' I have a bit of fever but it ca n't be covid ' .
We hear it again and again and again .
But the rules apply to everyone . ''
Will you be getting a jab this year ?
Let us know in the comments below Practices are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place , a policy of only calling in patients who need to be seen , and turning those patients around quickly .
Dr Awan added : `` This year it 's really really important for everybody to be sensible .
It 's not just about getting the flu jab , it 's taking responsibility across the board .
Wear a mask , do n't think the rules do n't apply to you .
`` There needs to be community spirit . ''
With that in mind , here is everything you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time of COVID-19 .
Who should have the flu vaccine ?
People who are 65 and over - including those who will be 65 by March 31 2021 , those with certain health conditions , pregnant women , people in long-stay residential care , those who receive a carer 's allowance or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you are sick , or if you live with someone who is at high risk of coronavirus .
Schoolchildren will be getting the jab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care workers are also eligible .
What about the new guidelines for those aged 50 to 64 ?
Boris Johnson pledged in July to extend the vaccine to those over the age of 50 .
If you are in this bracket and have health conditions that mean you 're more at risk from flu you should get your vaccine as soon as possible .
Other 50 to 64-year-olds will be contacted about a flu vaccine later .
Who should n't have the flu vaccine ?
Most adults are fine to have it but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had a serious allergic reaction to it in the past .
You may also be at risk of an allergic reaction to the flu vaccine injection if you have an egg allergy .
This is because some flu vaccines are made using eggs .
Ask a GP or pharmacist for a low-egg or egg-free vaccine .
If you 're ill with a high temperature , it 's best to wait until you 're better before having the flu vaccine .
How effective is it ?
The flu jab gives the best protection against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ although there 's still a chance you could get it .
If you do get flu after vaccination , it 's likely to be milder and not last as long .
Having the flu vaccine will also stop you spreading flu to other people who may be more at risk of serious problems from flu .
It can take 10 to 14 days for the flu vaccine to work .
What are the risks of flu compared to COVID-19 ?
Around 10,000 deaths are caused by flu in England each year .
So @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people have died from COVID-19 than from flu and pneumonia in England and Wales .
Between January and August 2020 , there were 48,168 deaths due to COVID-19 compared to 13,600 from pneumonia .
Only 394 were due to flu .
The Office for National Statistics analysis looked at the underlying cause of death .
Deaths from flu have been particularly low this year .
Talk to your doctor if you have a long-term condition that is not in one of these groups .
They should offer you the flu vaccine if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious problems if you get flu .
• respiratory conditions , such as asthma ( needing steroid inhaler or tablets ) , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) , including emphysema and bronchitis .
• being very overweight – with a body mass index ( BMI ) of 40 or above • conditions , such as Parkinson 's disease , motor neurone disease , MS , or cerebral palsy .
• problems with your spleen , including sickle cell disease - or if you have had your spleen removed • A weakened @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as HIV and AIDS or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy All adult flu vaccines are given by injection into the muscle of the upper arm .
I 'm worried about the vaccine .
Is it safe ?
According to the NHS , the flu vaccine is a 'safe and effective vaccine ' .
It 's offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications .
When should I get the jab ?
The best time to have the flu vaccine is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But you can get the vaccine later .
Why should I get the vaccine ?
It will also help to reduce pressure on the NHS and social care staff who may be dealing with coronavirus Does the vaccine increase your risk of getting COVID-19 ?
No , but if you 're at higher risk of coronavirus you are also more at risk of problems from flu - so it 's an important protective measure .
Where should I go to get vaccinated ?
You can make an appointment at your GP surgery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service or attend your midwifery service if you 're pregnant .
If you have your flu vaccine at a pharmacy , you do not have to tell the GP .
The pharmacist should tell them .
What about if I 'm a frontline health and social care worker ?
Your employer should offer you a flue vaccine which may be done at your workplace , or you might have it at a GP surgery or pharmacy .
If you 're a frontline health and social care worker , your employer should offer you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine at your workplace .
You may have the flu vaccine at a GP surgery or a pharmacy , if you 're a health or social care worker employed by a registered residential care or nursing home , a registered homecare organisation or a hospice .
You can also have the flu vaccine if you provide health or social care through direct payments or personal health budgets , or both .
Is it still safe to get a flu vaccine if you have to go to a GP surgery ?
Changes have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe for you to have the flu vaccine at GP surgeries and pharmacies .
These changes include social distancing , hand washing and wearing protective equipment .
It 's important to go to your appointments unless you or someone you live with has symptoms of coronavirus .
Can you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time ?
Yes - and if you do research shows you are more likely to be seriously ill. What about if I 've already had COVID-19 .
Is it still safe to have the flu vaccine ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it will still be effective at helping to prevent flu .
Yes - but most are mild and only last a day or two .
They include a slightly raised temperature , muscle aches and a sore arm where the needle went in .
This more likely to happen if you are aged over 65 .
Medics suggest you counteract these by moving your arm regularly or you could take a paracetamol or ibuprofen .
Some people - including those who are pregnant - should not take ibuprofen unless recommended by a doctor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the flu vaccine ?
It 's very rare for someone to have a serious allergic reaction to the flu vaccine and if it does happen , it 's usually within minutes .
The person who vaccinates you will be trained to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately .
Can the flu vaccine give me flu ?
No , the vaccines do n't contain live viruses so this can not happen .
If you are unwell after vaccination , you may have something else .
Or you may have caught flu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all flu vaccines the same ?
No , although none of them contain live viruses .
Adults aged 18 to 64 will get different types , including low-egg and egg-free ones .
Older adults usually get one with an extra ingredient to help your immune system react more strongly to the vaccine .

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Flu season is nearly upon us - and it's time for thousands of children, pensioners and those more vulnerable to infection to get their jabs.
With a second wave of COVID-19 now looking inevitable, this year's vaccination scheme is more vital than ever and those eligible for a jab (see more in the Q&A below) should look to book an appointment before flu season starts around the end of October.
That's because, as GP and University of Manchester clinical lecturer Dr Aisha Awan explains, it will help ease pressure on the NHS and limit the risk of mistaking flu for coronavirus.
Dr Awan told the Manchester Evening News : "It's been busy. People who are eligible are much more keen on getting it this year, especially vulnerable people."
She added: "There have been sensible discussions around trying to protect those at risk of Covid. You don't want simultaneous issues with lots of people getting flu and becoming unwell and requiring hospitalisation alongside a second Covid wave where lots of people are admitted.
"We want to protect the hospitals in terms of being overwhelmed and we also want to prevent flu-like illnesses which could mimic covid and cause a lot of disruption and anxiety for society. It's not just about protecting yourself - it's about protecting society."
On patients coming into practices for their jabs - or any other appointment - the message is clear. If you have any Covid symptoms, you must stay away.
Dr Awan added: "Every precaution is taken to make sure that are practices are safe.
"But we rely on our patients not attending the practice if they have got a fever, regardless of what they think caused the fever. If they have a cough, shortness of breath, loss of sense of smell or taste.
"There have been many instances where people say 'I have a bit of fever but it can't be covid'. We hear it again and again and again. But the rules apply to everyone."
Will you be getting a jab this year? Let us know in the comments below
Practices are taking precautions too, with social distancing in place, a policy of only calling in patients who need to be seen, and turning those patients around quickly.
Dr Awan added: "This year it's really really important for everybody to be sensible. It's not just about getting the flu jab, it's taking responsibility across the board. Wear a mask, don't think the rules don't apply to you.
"There needs to be community spirit."
With that in mind, here is everything you need to know about the flu vaccination in the time of COVID-19.
Who should have the flu vaccine?
People who are 65 and over - including those who will be 65 by March 31 2021, those with certain health conditions, pregnant women, people in long-stay residential care, those who receive a carer's allowance or are the main carer for an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you are sick, or if you live with someone who is at high risk of coronavirus.
Schoolchildren will be getting the jab at school. Frontline health or social care workers are also eligible.
What about the new guidelines for those aged 50 to 64?
Boris Johnson pledged in July to extend the vaccine to those over the age of 50.
If you are in this bracket and have health conditions that mean you're more at risk from flu you should get your vaccine as soon as possible. Other 50 to 64-year-olds will be contacted about a flu vaccine later.
Who shouldn't have the flu vaccine?
Most adults are fine to have it but you should skip it if you have had a serious allergic reaction to it in the past.
You may also be at risk of an allergic reaction to the flu vaccine injection if you have an egg allergy. This is because some flu vaccines are made using eggs.
Ask a GP or pharmacist for a low-egg or egg-free vaccine.
If you're ill with a high temperature, it's best to wait until you're better before having the flu vaccine.
How effective is it?
The flu jab gives the best protection against the main types of flu viruses - although there's still a chance you could get it.
If you do get flu after vaccination, it's likely to be milder and not last as long.
(Image: PA)
Having the flu vaccine will also stop you spreading flu to other people who may be more at risk of serious problems from flu.
It can take 10 to 14 days for the flu vaccine to work.
What are the risks of flu compared to COVID-19?
Around 10,000 deaths are caused by flu in England each year.
So far this year, three times as many people have died from COVID-19 than from flu and pneumonia in England and Wales.
Between January and August 2020, there were 48,168 deaths due to COVID-19 compared to 13,600 from pneumonia. Only 394 were due to flu.
The Office for National Statistics analysis looked at the underlying cause of death.
Deaths from flu have been particularly low this year.
Which long-term health conditions qualify for a free NHS jab?
Talk to your doctor if you have a long-term condition that is not in one of these groups. They should offer you the flu vaccine if they think you're at risk of serious problems if you get flu.
respiratory conditions, such as asthma (needing steroid inhaler or tablets), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and bronchitis.
Diabetes
heart conditions
being very overweight – with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or above
chronic kidney diseaseliver disease, such as hepatitis
conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, motor neurone disease, MS, or cerebral palsy.
A learning disability
problems with your spleen, including sickle cell disease - or if you have had your spleen removed
A weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS or taking medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
(Image: PA)
What can I expect?
All adult flu vaccines are given by injection into the muscle of the upper arm.
I'm worried about the vaccine. Is it safe?
According to the NHS, the flu vaccine is a 'safe and effective vaccine'. It's offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications.
When should I get the jab?
The best time to have the flu vaccine is in the autumn before flu starts spreading. But you can get the vaccine later.
Why should I get the vaccine?
It will also help to reduce pressure on the NHS and social care staff who may be dealing with coronavirus
Does the vaccine increase your risk of getting COVID-19?
No, but if you're at higher risk of coronavirus you are also more at risk of problems from flu - so it's an important protective measure.
Where should I go to get vaccinated?
You can make an appointment at your GP surgery, go to a pharmacy offering the service or attend your midwifery service if you're pregnant.
If you have your flu vaccine at a pharmacy, you do not have to tell the GP. The pharmacist should tell them.
What about if I'm a frontline health and social care worker?
Your employer should offer you a flue vaccine which may be done at your workplace, or you might have it at a GP surgery or pharmacy.
If you're a frontline health and social care worker, your employer should offer you a flu vaccine. They may give the vaccine at your workplace.
You may have the flu vaccine at a GP surgery or a pharmacy, if you're a health or social care worker employed by a registered residential care or nursing home, a registered homecare organisation or a hospice.
You can also have the flu vaccine if you provide health or social care through direct payments or personal health budgets, or both.
Is it still safe to get a flu vaccine if you have to go to a GP surgery?
Changes have been made to make sure it's safe for you to have the flu vaccine at GP surgeries and pharmacies. These changes include social distancing, hand washing and wearing protective equipment.
It's important to go to your appointments unless you or someone you live with has symptoms of coronavirus.
Can you get flu and COVID-19 at the same time?
Yes - and if you do research shows you are more likely to be seriously ill.
What about if I've already had COVID-19. Is it still safe to have the flu vaccine?
Yes, it is safe, and it will still be effective at helping to prevent flu.
Are there side effects?
Yes - but most are mild and only last a day or two. They include a slightly raised temperature, muscle aches and a sore arm where the needle went in. This more likely to happen if you are aged over 65. Medics suggest you counteract these by moving your arm regularly or you could take a paracetamol or ibuprofen. Some people - including those who are pregnant - should not take ibuprofen unless recommended by a doctor.
Could I have an allergic reaction to the flu vaccine?
It's very rare for someone to have a serious allergic reaction to the flu vaccine and if it does happen, it's usually within minutes.
The person who vaccinates you will be trained to deal with allergic reactions and treat them immediately.
Can the flu vaccine give me flu?
No, the vaccines don't contain live viruses so this cannot happen.
If you are unwell after vaccination, you may have something else. Or you may have caught flu before your vaccination had worked.
Are all flu vaccines the same?
No, although none of them contain live viruses.
Adults aged 18 to 64 will get different types, including low-egg and egg-free ones.
Older adults usually get one with an extra ingredient to help your immune system react more strongly to the vaccine.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--Manchester United and Man City stars named in FIFA 21 OTW Team 1

Manchester United defender Alex Telles and Man City centre-back Nathan Ake have been named in the FIFA 21 Ultimate Team , Ones to Watch Team 1 .
United signed left-back Telles on transfer deadline day , with the Brazilian joining from Porto .
Ake joined City earlier in the window from AFC Bournemouth and has already featured in the Premier League under Pep Guardiola .
Other players included in the FIFA 21 OTW Team 1 squad include new Chelsea signings Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech , Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale , Everton midfielder Allan and new Arsenal signing Thomas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Suarez , Victor Osimhen , Achraf Hakimi and Martin Odegaard have also been included .
Check out the full FIFA 21 Ultimate Team OTW Team 1 squad , as confirmed by EA tonight .
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The above players will be available in packs from 6pm on October 9 .
EA have also confirmed the release date for the FUT 21 Ones To Watch , with two teams of OTW players set to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign .
FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 , but some editions will allow you to play FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this .
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4 , Xbox One , and PC you ’ ll be able to play from October 6 , 2020 , with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game 's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9 , 2020 .

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Manchester United defender Alex Telles and Man City centre-back Nathan Ake have been named in the FIFA 21 Ultimate Team, Ones to Watch Team 1.
United signed left-back Telles on transfer deadline day, with the Brazilian joining from Porto. Ake joined City earlier in the window from AFC Bournemouth and has already featured in the Premier League under Pep Guardiola.
Other players included in the FIFA 21 OTW Team 1 squad include new Chelsea signings Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale, Everton midfielder Allan and new Arsenal signing Thomas Partey. From around Europe, Luis Suarez, Victor Osimhen, Achraf Hakimi and Martin Odegaard have also been included.
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FIFA 21 Ones to Watch Team 1
Nathan Ake (Manchester City)
Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
Achraf Hakimi (Inter)
Allan (Everton)
Martin Odegaard (Real Madrid)
Gareth Bale (Tottenham Hotspur)
Thomas Partey (Arsenal)
Alex Telles (Manchester United)
Hakim Ziyech (Chelsea)
Timo Werner (Chelsea)
Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid)
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The above players will be available in packs from 6pm on October 9.
EA have also confirmed the release date for the FUT 21 Ones To Watch, with two teams of OTW players set to be released over the course of the campaign.
DATE OTW PRE-ORDER PACK CONTENT October 9 - October 16 OTW Team 1 Only October 16 - October 21 OTW Team 2 Only October 21 onwards OTW Team 1 and 2
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FIFA 21 has an official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020, but some editions will allow you to play FIFA 21 slightly earlier than this.
If you pre-order the FIFA 21 Ultimate Edition or Champions Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC you’ll be able to play from October 6, 2020, with the Standard Edition allowing fans to play from the game's official UK and worldwide release date of October 9, 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--Son who cut mum's head off and put it in the freezer jailed for life

A man has been jailed for life after stabbing his mother to death , cutting her head off and placing it in the freezer Philip Tarver carried out the gruesome attack while in the grip of a drug-induced psychosis at the family home in Surrey , a court heard .
The 47-year-old attacked his mother Angela Tarver with an ornamental sword before threatening his 83-year-old dad Colin with the blade on the morning of December 19 last year .
His dad managed to disarm his son before calling 999 .
Tarver then used a kitchen knife to cut off his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police arrived at the house .
He placed her severed head inside the freezer , and also cut off her ring finger and placed it inside the kettle .
Police found Tarver wearing a woman ’ s floral negligee when he answered the front door waving a Union flag and holding a knife .
He said to officers : “ I surrender , I surrender , ” the court was told .
At the police station , he said he was “ sorry for killing her ” , adding that he “ must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard how Tarver was behaving strangely on the morning of the killing , claiming his beer was “ poisoned ” before unplugging the phone , television and computer .
His father had been busy trying to reconnect all the devices so he and his wife could watch Bargain Hunt when Tarver attacked her in the kitchen as she was having a cup of tea .
Tarver denied any wrongdoing , and instead tried to blame his father , claiming it was a financially motivated killing to cash in on an inheritance .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ found him guilty of murder .
Three separate psychiatrists agreed that he had no underlying mental health disorder , but that he had been in the grip of psychosis brought on by cannabis and cocaine .
Jailing him for life with a minimum term of 19 years , Judge Anne Molyneux QC described the killing as “ a tragedy ” but accepted that Tarver would not have harmed his mother if he had not been in a state of acute psychosis .
“ ( The psychosis ) was not caused by alcohol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ induced by your voluntary consumption of prohibited drugs – this means that a verdict of manslaughter by diminished responsibility was not afforded to you.
” During his trial , the court heard that unemployed Tarver had lived with his parents all his life and that they supported him financially .
The court heard he was a heavy drinker , who regularly drank as much as six cans of beer a night as well as spirits , and would often spend the money his parents gave him on cannabis and cocaine .
The jury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Tarver had been questioning his gender identity and often wore women ’ s clothing .
Tarver was also handed 18 months ’ imprisonment for making threats to kill his father to run concurrently to his sentence for murder .
Colin Tarver said in a victim impact statement : “ I have lost my best friend and the love of my life , she was the light of my life and now that light has gone out , cruelly extinguished.
” He described his anguish at his son ’ s decision to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying : “ There have been nights where I have been unable to sleep and have lain awake replaying the accusations that have been made towards me wondering what on earth I could have done to make Philip say those things about me.
” He thanked the jury , some of whom had returned for the sentencing hearing , saying : “ ( The jury ) have had to listen to and view evidence that would have been unpleasant for them to hear and see .
“ I am truly thankful for their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ present in court but followed the proceedings via videolink from Belmarsh Prison .

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A man has been jailed for life after stabbing his mother to death, cutting her head off and placing it in the freezer
Philip Tarver carried out the gruesome attack while in the grip of a drug-induced psychosis at the family home in Surrey, a court heard.
The 47-year-old attacked his mother Angela Tarver with an ornamental sword before threatening his 83-year-old dad Colin with the blade on the morning of December 19 last year.
His dad managed to disarm his son before calling 999.
Tarver then used a kitchen knife to cut off his 86-year-old mother’s head before the police arrived at the house.
He placed her severed head inside the freezer, and also cut off her ring finger and placed it inside the kettle.
Police found Tarver wearing a woman’s floral negligee when he answered the front door waving a Union flag and holding a knife.
He said to officers: “I surrender, I surrender,” the court was told.
At the police station, he said he was “sorry for killing her”, adding that he “must repent my sins”.
(Image: Family handout)
The court heard how Tarver was behaving strangely on the morning of the killing, claiming his beer was “poisoned” before unplugging the phone, television and computer.
His father had been busy trying to reconnect all the devices so he and his wife could watch Bargain Hunt when Tarver attacked her in the kitchen as she was having a cup of tea.
Tarver denied any wrongdoing, and instead tried to blame his father, claiming it was a financially motivated killing to cash in on an inheritance.
A jury at the Old Bailey in London found him guilty of murder.
Three separate psychiatrists agreed that he had no underlying mental health disorder, but that he had been in the grip of psychosis brought on by cannabis and cocaine.
Jailing him for life with a minimum term of 19 years, Judge Anne Molyneux QC described the killing as “a tragedy” but accepted that Tarver would not have harmed his mother if he had not been in a state of acute psychosis.
“(The psychosis) was not caused by alcohol," she said.
“It was induced by your voluntary consumption of prohibited drugs – this means that a verdict of manslaughter by diminished responsibility was not afforded to you.”
(Image: Surrey Police)
During his trial, the court heard that unemployed Tarver had lived with his parents all his life and that they supported him financially.
The court heard he was a heavy drinker, who regularly drank as much as six cans of beer a night as well as spirits, and would often spend the money his parents gave him on cannabis and cocaine.
The jury was told that, for several years, Tarver had been questioning his gender identity and often wore women’s clothing.
Tarver was also handed 18 months’ imprisonment for making threats to kill his father to run concurrently to his sentence for murder.
Colin Tarver said in a victim impact statement: “I have lost my best friend and the love of my life, she was the light of my life and now that light has gone out, cruelly extinguished.”
He described his anguish at his son’s decision to try and pin the killing on him, saying: “There have been nights where I have been unable to sleep and have lain awake replaying the accusations that have been made towards me wondering what on earth I could have done to make Philip say those things about me.”
He thanked the jury, some of whom had returned for the sentencing hearing, saying: “(The jury) have had to listen to and view evidence that would have been unpleasant for them to hear and see.
“I am truly thankful for their forbearance and patience.”
Tarver was not present in court but followed the proceedings via videolink from Belmarsh Prison.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--Manchester hospitality experts slam Government's reported plans for pubs

Hospitality experts have slammed the Government 's leaked plans which are reportedly set to close pubs and restaurants in Greater Manchester to curb the spread of coronavirus .
It has been widely reported the Boris Johnson will announce the closure of pubs , bars and restaurants in the north of England on Monday , plunging the hospitality industry once again into uncertainty .
Leaders in the north west say they have had no communication with the government about such measures .
Greater Manchester 's night time economy adviser , Sacha Lord and Manchester Hospitality Network founder , Greg Maguire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pub and restaurant operators .
Mr Lord , speaking to the M.E.N in Facebook live Q & A , said : `` This is absolutely catastrophic .
I 'm not going to sugar-coat this and I 'm a positive person .
`` But we are now inevitably going to see mass closures ... mass redundancies are happening .
`` I spoke to an operator today and she said 'you know what ?
I 'm going to hand the keys back to the landlord , that 's it .
`` This is absolutely devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported on Wednesday that Boris Johnson had already signed off on the new lockdown , which will affect around 10million people in the north .
It 's not clear which parts of the 'north of England ' will be impacted , but it 's expected to be areas with the highest Covid-19 infection rates - which would include Greater Manchester , Liverpool and Newcastle .
Greg Maguire , Manchester Hospitality Network , believes the details were leaked to the national press on purpose .
Mr Maguire said his network had already been inundated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support .
`` I was just off a call with one of Manchester 's biggest and best hotels , '' he said .
`` The director of sales there said to me , they are in a position where unfortunately they are losing some of the best staff that they have ever had .
They are never going to get them back .
`` This is what 's happening .
They have no other option but to let their staff go and it 's absolutely heartbreaking .
`` The Manchester Hospitality network was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much as possible .
`` We 're getting emails , phone calls , text messages , Instagram messages asking if we can help them in any way , shape or form .
`` As Sacha said , there are going to be mass redundancies .
Mr Lord said this second lockdown would only widen the divide between the north and south of England .
He added : `` We say speculation , but it 's not speculation .
It 's going to happen .
`` I 've not been told that but I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the way they have drip-fed this out .
`` Leading up to this for the last few weeks , every single morning my DMs are open to the public on Twitter and at 2-3-4 in the morning I am reading personal messages from people who I do n't know who are at their wit 's end .
`` They do n't know how they are going to pay the rent next month , put food on the table , dress their kids , pay for transport for their kids to get to school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have talked about levelling up , 'the north is the same as the south ' .
Nonsense .
`` In my lifetime I think this is the biggest move they 've made to divide the north and the south . ''

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Hospitality experts have slammed the Government's leaked plans which are reportedly set to close pubs and restaurants in Greater Manchester to curb the spread of coronavirus.
It has been widely reported the Boris Johnson will announce the closure of pubs, bars and restaurants in the north of England on Monday, plunging the hospitality industry once again into uncertainty.
Leaders in the north west say they have had no communication with the government about such measures.
Greater Manchester's night time economy adviser, Sacha Lord and Manchester Hospitality Network founder, Greg Maguire, said the move would be devastating for pub and restaurant operators.
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Mr Lord, speaking to the M.E.N in Facebook live Q&A, said: "This is absolutely catastrophic. I'm not going to sugar-coat this and I'm a positive person.
"But we are now inevitably going to see mass closures...mass redundancies are happening.
"I spoke to an operator today and she said 'you know what? I'm going to hand the keys back to the landlord, that's it.
"This is absolutely devastating for our sector."
The Times reported on Wednesday that Boris Johnson had already signed off on the new lockdown, which will affect around 10million people in the north.
It's not clear which parts of the 'north of England' will be impacted, but it's expected to be areas with the highest Covid-19 infection rates - which would include Greater Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle.
Greg Maguire, Manchester Hospitality Network, believes the details were leaked to the national press on purpose.
Mr Maguire said his network had already been inundated with messages from operators seeking advice and support.
"I was just off a call with one of Manchester's biggest and best hotels," he said.
"The director of sales there said to me, they are in a position where unfortunately they are losing some of the best staff that they have ever had. They are never going to get them back.
"This is what's happening. They have no other option but to let their staff go and it's absolutely heartbreaking.
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"The Manchester Hospitality network was built to try and support people as much as possible.
"We're getting emails, phone calls, text messages, Instagram messages asking if we can help them in any way, shape or form.
"As Sacha said, there are going to be mass redundancies.
Mr Lord said this second lockdown would only widen the divide between the north and south of England.
He added: "We say speculation, but it's not speculation. It's going to happen.
"I've not been told that but I know it's going to happen by the way they have drip-fed this out.
"Leading up to this for the last few weeks, every single morning my DMs are open to the public on Twitter and at 2-3-4 in the morning I am reading personal messages from people who I don't know who are at their wit's end.
"They don't know how they are going to pay the rent next month, put food on the table, dress their kids, pay for transport for their kids to get to school.
"The whole time the Government have talked about levelling up, 'the north is the same as the south'. Nonsense.
"In my lifetime I think this is the biggest move they've made to divide the north and the south."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--Pregnant teen mum jailed after trying to smuggle drugs into prison

A pregnant mum has been jailed after trying to smuggle drugs into a prison .
Leonie Gerrard , 19 , from Salford , brought a package containing cannabis , tobacco , a mobile phone and two sim cards with her while visiting a prisoner .
She was visiting an inmate at a Young Offender 's Institution at Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire .
The pair 'embraced ' during the visit and an 'exchange ' was made , with the package handed over during a visit on December 22 , 2018 .
The prisoner was removed , with a cling film package containing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just less than 25 grams of cannabis , prosecutor Kate Hammond told Manchester Crown Court .
Gerrard was held and she claimed to have been pressurised into taking in the package after receiving threats .
Now , almost 22 months after the incident , Gerrard has been jailed for 15 months .
The court was told she is 14 weeks pregnant , and already has a son .
Prosecutors said her phone was examined for any evidence of threats , or texts related to drug dealing , but neither was found .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not aware of what was in the package , and 'chose not to ask ' .
Ms Tighe appealed to the judge for Gerrard to be spared jail , citing her young age , her lack of any previous convictions , the fact that she has a full time job and that the probation service had deemed her to pose a 'low risk of re-offending ' .
But the judge said her crimes were too serious , and said the 'message has to go out ' to deter others in her position .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the walls in visiting areas in prisons .
They set out what the consequences would be .
`` You are very young , and obviously , I do n't mean any disrespect , you have been very foolish on this occasion .
It is sad to see you here before me in a crown court . ''
The judge accepted Gerrard may have been 'used ' by those more 'criminally sophisticated ' than her .
`` It may well be the case , '' the judge continued .
`` Bu those who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the message has to go out , that if you do do that , then in all likelihood you are going to lose your liberty . ''
Gerrard , of Eldon Road , Irlam , pleaded guilty to three counts of bringing a prohibited item into a prison .

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A pregnant mum has been jailed after trying to smuggle drugs into a prison.
Leonie Gerrard, 19, from Salford, brought a package containing cannabis, tobacco, a mobile phone and two sim cards with her while visiting a prisoner.
She was visiting an inmate at a Young Offender's Institution at Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire.
The pair 'embraced' during the visit and an 'exchange' was made, with the package handed over during a visit on December 22, 2018.
The prisoner was removed, with a cling film package containing the banned items recovered.
It included just less than 25 grams of cannabis, prosecutor Kate Hammond told Manchester Crown Court.
Gerrard was held and she claimed to have been pressurised into taking in the package after receiving threats.
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Now, almost 22 months after the incident, Gerrard has been jailed for 15 months.
The court was told she is 14 weeks pregnant, and already has a son.
Prosecutors said her phone was examined for any evidence of threats, or texts related to drug dealing, but neither was found.
Her barrister Harriet Tighe said the defendant was not aware of what was in the package, and 'chose not to ask'.
Ms Tighe appealed to the judge for Gerrard to be spared jail, citing her young age, her lack of any previous convictions, the fact that she has a full time job and that the probation service had deemed her to pose a 'low risk of re-offending'.
But the judge said her crimes were too serious, and said the 'message has to go out' to deter others in her position.
"It is a problem," Recorder Michael Blakey told Gerrard.
"A problem which is plastered all over the walls in visiting areas in prisons. They set out what the consequences would be.
"You are very young, and obviously, I don't mean any disrespect, you have been very foolish on this occasion. It is sad to see you here before me in a crown court."
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The judge accepted Gerrard may have been 'used' by those more 'criminally sophisticated' than her.
"It may well be the case," the judge continued.
"Bu those who fall into that trap have to understand, and the message has to go out, that if you do do that, then in all likelihood you are going to lose your liberty."
Gerrard, of Eldon Road, Irlam, pleaded guilty to three counts of bringing a prohibited item into a prison.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-08--Dramatic moment car at McDonald's drive-thru bursts into flames

A customer escaped unhurt after her car burst into flames at a McDonalds drive-thru restaurant .
Video posted on social media captured the moment the vehicle burst into flames at the fast food giant 's outlet in Newton Heath , Manchester , on Thursday afternoon .
The car was stationary at the ordering station when it went up in flames .
The driver is believed to have escaped unhurt as fire ripped though the car and smoke enveloped the premises .
Eye-witness Shauna Povah , 23 , from Failsworth , told the M.E.N : `` I felt really scared .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the car .
It was n't a nice thing to see . ''
Firefighters were called to the restaurant on Oldham Road just before 2pm and doused the burning car in water .
They remained at the scene for about an hour .
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said : `` At 13:59pm on 08 October 2020 one fire engine from Philips Park was called to a report of a fire involving a car on Oldham Road , Manchester .
`` Firefighters used a hose reel and a thermal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crews were in attendance for approximately an hour . ''
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A customer escaped unhurt after her car burst into flames at a McDonalds drive-thru restaurant.
Video posted on social media captured the moment the vehicle burst into flames at the fast food giant's outlet in Newton Heath, Manchester, on Thursday afternoon.
The car was stationary at the ordering station when it went up in flames.
The driver is believed to have escaped unhurt as fire ripped though the car and smoke enveloped the premises.
Eye-witness Shauna Povah, 23, from Failsworth, told the M.E.N: "I felt really scared. I was really worried about the person in the car. It wasn't a nice thing to see."
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Firefighters were called to the restaurant on Oldham Road just before 2pm and doused the burning car in water.
They remained at the scene for about an hour.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "At 13:59pm on 08 October 2020 one fire engine from Philips Park was called to a report of a fire involving a car on Oldham Road, Manchester.
"Firefighters used a hose reel and a thermal imaging camera to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance for approximately an hour."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-09--The two men police want to speak to after failed armed robbery at Tesco

These are the two men police want to speak to after an attempted armed robbery in Heywood .
Detectives have released CCTV images of two hooded men outside a Tesco Express store who they are keen to track down .
Officers were called to the petrol station on York Street at around 8pm on Monday 5 October to reports of an armed robbery .
One man entered the store and threatened a member of staff with a suspected firearm , police said .
He demanded money from the employee whilst another man held the automatic door to the store open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were then disturbed and made off from the scene empty-handed , towards Adelaide Street in the direction of Aspinall Street .
Police have now launched an investigation and are calling for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward .
Detective Inspector David Crewe , of GMP 's Rochdale division , said : `` This was an extremely distressing experience for the person behind the till who was simply doing their job .
`` Though you ca n't see faces clearly , we 're hoping that someone may have seen them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one was hurt and nothing was taken and we 're eager to bring those responsible to justice . ''
Anyone with information or anyone who may have seen the men in the nearby area should call 0161 856 4637 quoting incident number 2638 of 05/10/20 .
Alternatively , contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

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These are the two men police want to speak to after an attempted armed robbery in Heywood.
Detectives have released CCTV images of two hooded men outside a Tesco Express store who they are keen to track down.
Officers were called to the petrol station on York Street at around 8pm on Monday 5 October to reports of an armed robbery.
One man entered the store and threatened a member of staff with a suspected firearm, police said.
He demanded money from the employee whilst another man held the automatic door to the store open, the forced added.
The pair were then disturbed and made off from the scene empty-handed, towards Adelaide Street in the direction of Aspinall Street.
Police have now launched an investigation and are calling for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
Detective Inspector David Crewe, of GMP's Rochdale division, said: "This was an extremely distressing experience for the person behind the till who was simply doing their job.
"Though you can't see faces clearly, we're hoping that someone may have seen them in the area.
"Thankfully no one was hurt and nothing was taken and we're eager to bring those responsible to justice."
Anyone with information or anyone who may have seen the men in the nearby area should call 0161 856 4637 quoting incident number 2638 of 05/10/20. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-09--Premier League fans face £14.95 price to stream matches on new PPV service

Premier League supporters are facing a fee of £14.95 per match to stream live games not selected for television coverage .
Since the restart of last season in June , every match in the Premier League has been made available via Sky Sports , BT Sport , Amazon or free-to-air coverage on the BBC .
But the Premier League have grown agitated at essentially giving away their product for free since lockdown .
With fans still unable to attend live matches , Premier League clubs are facing continued losses of millions of pounds in revenue and broadcasters do not want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rights to continue to cover all the games .
The idea is said to be spawned by the Premier League and has earned support from the 14-club majority that is required to pass through the motion , as well as the broadcasters .
Crucially , the revenue generated by the PPV streams will go directly to the clubs themselves , rather than to the networks , and should help to counteract the lost money from lack of fans inside the stadium .
However , it is football supporters who will feel the pinch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ understands that a fee of £14.95 per game will be the price for the streaming service .
That is £4.95 higher than the EFL ’ s iFollow , although that regularly attracts criticism for poor service and limited camera angles , which the Premier League will be determined to avoid upon launch .
Manchester United ’ s trip to Newcastle United a week on Saturday will be among the first pay-per-view games on Sky Box Office , with the fixture kicking off at 8pm .

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Premier League supporters are facing a fee of £14.95 per match to stream live games not selected for television coverage.
Since the restart of last season in June, every match in the Premier League has been made available via Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon or free-to-air coverage on the BBC.
But the Premier League have grown agitated at essentially giving away their product for free since lockdown.
With fans still unable to attend live matches, Premier League clubs are facing continued losses of millions of pounds in revenue and broadcasters do not want to pay an increased fee for extra rights to continue to cover all the games.
The idea is said to be spawned by the Premier League and has earned support from the 14-club majority that is required to pass through the motion, as well as the broadcasters.
Crucially, the revenue generated by the PPV streams will go directly to the clubs themselves, rather than to the networks, and should help to counteract the lost money from lack of fans inside the stadium.
However, it is football supporters who will feel the pinch of the new structure as MEN Sport understands that a fee of £14.95 per game will be the price for the streaming service.
That is £4.95 higher than the EFL’s iFollow, although that regularly attracts criticism for poor service and limited camera angles, which the Premier League will be determined to avoid upon launch.
Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle United a week on Saturday will be among the first pay-per-view games on Sky Box Office, with the fixture kicking off at 8pm.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-09--The incredible display of love for 14-year-old Mia who died

The tragic death of a teenager who was killed on her way to school has prompted an outpouring of love from a local community .
Mia Strothers , 14 , had been crossing the road when she was struck by a BMW on Lightbowne Road in Moston this week .
The North Manchester Academy student suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital , where she sadly died on Wednesday ( October 7 ) .
Tributes poured in for the schoolgirl who was described by her family as a 'beautiful ' and 'kind ' girl who had her whole life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not just affected her family and close friends but an entire local community .
Dozens of people have paid their respects to the teenager by leaving flowers , cards and balloons at the scene of the collision .
A gofundme page set up to support Mia 's family has already raised over £25,000 since it was launched two days ago .
You can donate here .
The page reads : `` Mia was simply going to school that day like any other , as you can imagine her family are inconsolable and struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ precious girl has become an angel at such a young age .
`` Although at present all they want is to grieve in peace we want to ensure the family are supported financially to prepare to give Mia the best send off that a princess deserves .
`` I am therefore trying to raise funds to support the family at this extremely difficult time .
`` I know it 's a hard time for everyone money wise however this could happen to any of us therefore I am asking for you to please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support this beautiful family . ''
Local residents have also started a petition to build a crossing on Lightbowne Road at the junction of Nuthurst Road , which has gained over 3,000 signatures .
Emergency services were called to Lightbowne Road near the junction of Nuthurst Road on Monday morning at around 8.15am .
Police say Mia had been crossing the road when she was struck by a BMW travelling southbound .
The driver failed to stop .
Kevin Pryce , 45 , of Quail Street , Oldham has since been charged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving , causing death whilst uninsured , failing to stop/failing to report a road traffic collision and driving otherwise in accordance with a license .
He appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Wednesday , and remanded in custody until a crown court hearing on November 4 .
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The tragic death of a teenager who was killed on her way to school has prompted an outpouring of love from a local community.
Mia Strothers, 14, had been crossing the road when she was struck by a BMW on Lightbowne Road in Moston this week.
The North Manchester Academy student suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where she sadly died on Wednesday (October 7).
Tributes poured in for the schoolgirl who was described by her family as a 'beautiful' and 'kind' girl who had her whole life ahead of her.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Her death has not just affected her family and close friends but an entire local community.
Dozens of people have paid their respects to the teenager by leaving flowers, cards and balloons at the scene of the collision.
A gofundme page set up to support Mia's family has already raised over £25,000 since it was launched two days ago. You can donate here.
The page reads: "Mia was simply going to school that day like any other, as you can imagine her family are inconsolable and struggling to come to terms with how their precious girl has become an angel at such a young age.
"Although at present all they want is to grieve in peace we want to ensure the family are supported financially to prepare to give Mia the best send off that a princess deserves.
(Image: MEN Media)
"I am therefore trying to raise funds to support the family at this extremely difficult time.
"I know it's a hard time for everyone money wise however this could happen to any of us therefore I am asking for you to please donate no matter how big or small to support this beautiful family."
Local residents have also started a petition to build a crossing on Lightbowne Road at the junction of Nuthurst Road, which has gained over 3,000 signatures.
Emergency services were called to Lightbowne Road near the junction of Nuthurst Road on Monday morning at around 8.15am.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Police say Mia had been crossing the road when she was struck by a BMW travelling southbound. The driver failed to stop.
Kevin Pryce, 45, of Quail Street, Oldham has since been charged in connection with the collision.
He faces charges of causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst uninsured, failing to stop/failing to report a road traffic collision and driving otherwise in accordance with a license.
He appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Wednesday, and remanded in custody until a crown court hearing on November 4.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-09--Why Manchester United signing Edinson Cavani isn't on FIFA 21

After months of build-up , FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One , PlayStation 4 and PC , although it has been released a week later than usual this year .
Manchester United fans will be happy to know that EA have given a few of their players some decent upgrades this year , with players like Brandon Williams , Marcus Rashford , Mason Greenwood , Aaron Wan-Bissaka and others given higher ratings .
United had four players included in the top 100 highest-rated players this year , with Bruno Fernandes being the club 's the highest-rated player on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , David de Gea and Marcus Rashford .
Deadline day signings Alex Telles , Facundo Pellestri and Adam Diallo Traore also feature on the game , with Telles being added to the United squad in FUT 21 today ( October 9 , 2020 ) , although the two youngsters have n't been added to the United squad yet .
However , players of Ultimate Team will have noticed that new United striker Edinson Cavani is not yet included in the entire game mode , with the Uruguayan striker not available to FUT 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players being added to squads on FUT 21 , but it 's also curious that Cavani is n't even included in the Kick-Off or Career Mode game modes , with free agents usually listed within the in-game database .
We tried going into settings , club transfers and then free agents , to see if Cavani was there , but nothing .
We even searched the whole database specifically using his last name , with no results .
But there 's no reason to panic United fans , because it 's likely that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ update , which EA normally release weekly , in order to add Cavani back into the FIFA 21 database .
The last update was October 5 , so expect another coming shortly .
The same goes for the FIFA 21 Ultimate Team game mode too , with EA adding newly transferred players to their new clubs daily so far this week , for example new United left-back Alex Telles was added to the FUT 21 mode at his new club on Friday .
Although he does n't feature yet , we fully expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 for United , but you might just have to wait a little longer to use him .
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One , PlayStation 4 and PC .
Additionally , fans who jump into FIFA 21 can also benefit from Dual Entitlement , enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5 , or Xbox One to Xbox Series X at no extra cost .
All progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team ( including players , items , coins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and leaderboard placement ) , as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S .

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After months of build-up, FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, although it has been released a week later than usual this year.
Manchester United fans will be happy to know that EA have given a few of their players some decent upgrades this year, with players like Brandon Williams, Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and others given higher ratings.
United had four players included in the top 100 highest-rated players this year, with Bruno Fernandes being the club's the highest-rated player on FUT 21, followed by Paul Pogba, David de Gea and Marcus Rashford.
Deadline day signings Alex Telles, Facundo Pellestri and Adam Diallo Traore also feature on the game, with Telles being added to the United squad in FUT 21 today (October 9, 2020), although the two youngsters haven't been added to the United squad yet.
However, players of Ultimate Team will have noticed that new United striker Edinson Cavani is not yet included in the entire game mode, with the Uruguayan striker not available to FUT 21.
It's common for delays in players being added to squads on FUT 21, but it's also curious that Cavani isn't even included in the Kick-Off or Career Mode game modes, with free agents usually listed within the in-game database.
We tried going into settings, club transfers and then free agents, to see if Cavani was there, but nothing.
(Image: EA SPORTS FIFA)
We even searched the whole database specifically using his last name, with no results.
But there's no reason to panic United fans, because it's likely that the game just needs a player database update, which EA normally release weekly, in order to add Cavani back into the FIFA 21 database. The last update was October 5, so expect another coming shortly.
The same goes for the FIFA 21 Ultimate Team game mode too, with EA adding newly transferred players to their new clubs daily so far this week, for example new United left-back Alex Telles was added to the FUT 21 mode at his new club on Friday.
Although he doesn't feature yet, we fully expect Edinson Cavani to be available in FIFA 21 for United, but you might just have to wait a little longer to use him.
FIFA 21 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
Additionally, fans who jump into FIFA 21 can also benefit from Dual Entitlement, enabling them to upgrade their copy of the game from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or Xbox One to Xbox Series X at no extra cost.
All progress made or content acquired within FIFA 21 Ultimate Team (including players, items, coins, FIFA Points, match record, and leaderboard placement), as well as all progression in VOLTA FOOTBALL will transfer over to PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-09--Tesco is changing how people shop in all of its stores in the UK

With local lockdowns now in place up and down the UK , the country 's biggest supermarkets are making every effort to ensure that shoppers are kept as safe as possible .
Asda , Aldi , Lidl , Sainsbury 's and Morrisons all have their own rules and guidelines to meet social distancing measures and to keep staff and shoppers safe .
Tesco , too , has implemented a series of rules to do the same .
Now the supermarket has announced that further measures are being put in place .
Here are all of the changes being made in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site the ECHO • Staff at the entrances of larger stores to remind customers about the safety measures in place , including the legal requirement to wear a face covering .
• Where necessary , Tesco will limit the flow of people coming into stores to make sure they don ’ t get too busy .
• Hand sanitisers are being placed around stores for customers and colleagues to use , as well as extra cleaning products to wipe down your trolley or basket .
• In some stores , Tesco will introduce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ create a safe flow of movement around the store .
• New floor markings will help you to keep a safe distance from others while waiting to pay .
• Tesco is installing protective screens at its checkouts .
• Where possible , it will create separate entrances and exits to its stores , so it ’ s easier to keep a safe distance from other shoppers .
• Tesco is encouraging customers to shop on their own to help reduce the number of people in-store at any one time .
• If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Please avoid shopping during Tesco 's dedicated times for vulnerable and elderly people .

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With local lockdowns now in place up and down the UK, the country's biggest supermarkets are making every effort to ensure that shoppers are kept as safe as possible.
Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and Morrisons all have their own rules and guidelines to meet social distancing measures and to keep staff and shoppers safe.
Tesco, too, has implemented a series of rules to do the same. Now the supermarket has announced that further measures are being put in place.
Here are all of the changes being made in Tesco supermarkets, according to our sister site the ECHO
Staff at the entrances of larger stores to remind customers about the safety measures in place, including the legal requirement to wear a face covering.
Where necessary, Tesco will limit the flow of people coming into stores to make sure they don’t get too busy.
Hand sanitisers are being placed around stores for customers and colleagues to use, as well as extra cleaning products to wipe down your trolley or basket.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-09--Former Man United player Memphis Depay lifts lid on failed Barcelona transfer

Former Manchester United man Memphis Depay has revealed why his proposed summer transfer to Barcelona fell through .
The Lyon forward agreed personal terms with the Spanish outfit but a deal was not reached between the two clubs before Monday 's transfer deadline .
“ It was pretty close , '' the 26-year-old said .
“ We don ’ t need to go into all the details but there were certain rules that prevented it , unfortunately .
But I believe everything happens for a reason .
I now focus on Lyon and want to be important there again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a future move to Barcelona , now managed by fellow Dutchman Ronald Koeman .
“ We ’ ll see how things are going again afterwards , '' he added .
`` If I do my thing , the interest may still be there .
I just have to switch that switch now.
” Depay left United for Lyon in 2017 , having only managed seven goals in 53 games for the Reds , but has flourished in France , scoring 58 times and notching 43 assists in 144 appearances for his current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barca collapsed , Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said : “ Today , he ( Depay ) is disappointed , but not towards Lyon , more towards Barcelona .
“ He is going to do everything he can to find himself in a position where he moves there in January .
I have not abandoned the idea of extending ( his ) contract but as he has always said no , it looks difficult to do.
” Depay 's Lyon contract expires next summer and he will be free to negotiate a free summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Catalan club 's interest remain .

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Former Manchester United man Memphis Depay has revealed why his proposed summer transfer to Barcelona fell through.
The Lyon forward agreed personal terms with the Spanish outfit but a deal was not reached between the two clubs before Monday's transfer deadline.
“It was pretty close," the 26-year-old said. “We don’t need to go into all the details but there were certain rules that prevented it, unfortunately. But I believe everything happens for a reason. I now focus on Lyon and want to be important there again."
Depay has not given up hope of a future move to Barcelona, now managed by fellow Dutchman Ronald Koeman.
“We’ll see how things are going again afterwards," he added. "If I do my thing, the interest may still be there. I just have to switch that switch now.”
Depay left United for Lyon in 2017, having only managed seven goals in 53 games for the Reds, but has flourished in France, scoring 58 times and notching 43 assists in 144 appearances for his current club.
After Depay's move to Barca collapsed, Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said: “Today, he (Depay) is disappointed, but not towards Lyon, more towards Barcelona.
“He is going to do everything he can to find himself in a position where he moves there in January. I have not abandoned the idea of extending (his) contract but as he has always said no, it looks difficult to do.”
Depay's Lyon contract expires next summer and he will be free to negotiate a free summer transfer to Barcelona in January, should the Catalan club's interest remain.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-10-09--Woman fined £1,000 for failing to self isolate after Greek holiday

A woman has been fined £1,000 after failing to self-isolate when she got back from a holiday on a Greek island .
Police in Cheshire received reports that the woman had left her Warrington home on several occasions – even visiting the gym three times in the week following her return from Mykonos .
It is one of the countries included in the government ’ s 14-day quarantine list on for travellers arriving back to the UK .
Officers made a number of enquiries and say they were left with no option but to issue her with a fixed penalty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ On this occasion officers from Cheshire Police have had no choice but to issue a fixed penalty notice of this nature .
“ It ’ s a shame we have had to do this because the majority of Cheshire residents are sticking to the rules and are doing all they can to slow the spread of coronavirus .
“ Unfortunately this woman put not only herself , but others at risk by consistently breaching the regulations .
Read more of today 's stories here '' Our officers will always engage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the right decision , but in this instance they had to enforce due to the blatant flouting of the rules .
“ We must all continue to play our part .
Cheshire Police do not want to have to enforce , but in some cases such as this , it is the only way we can respond in order to protect the community , particularly in Warrington where we have seen localised restrictions due to the rising number of positive cases.
” Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane said : “ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a small minority of people not following the rules .
“ As Covid rates increase across Cheshire , it is now more important than ever that we act responsibly and do everything we can to protect those around us .
“ We must do our best to stick to the rules in order to reduce the spread of the virus .
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A woman has been fined £1,000 after failing to self-isolate when she got back from a holiday on a Greek island.
Police in Cheshire received reports that the woman had left her Warrington home on several occasions – even visiting the gym three times in the week following her return from Mykonos.
It is one of the countries included in the government’s 14-day quarantine list on for travellers arriving back to the UK.
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Officers made a number of enquiries and say they were left with no option but to issue her with a fixed penalty notice of £1,000.
Superintendent Julie Westgate said: “On this occasion officers from Cheshire Police have had no choice but to issue a fixed penalty notice of this nature.
“It’s a shame we have had to do this because the majority of Cheshire residents are sticking to the rules and are doing all they can to slow the spread of coronavirus.
“Unfortunately this woman put not only herself, but others at risk by consistently breaching the regulations.
"Our officers will always engage, explain and encourage the public to make the right decision, but in this instance they had to enforce due to the blatant flouting of the rules.
“We must all continue to play our part. Cheshire Police do not want to have to enforce, but in some cases such as this, it is the only way we can respond in order to protect the community, particularly in Warrington where we have seen localised restrictions due to the rising number of positive cases.”
Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane said: “It is disappointing to see that there is a small minority of people not following the rules.
“As Covid rates increase across Cheshire, it is now more important than ever that we act responsibly and do everything we can to protect those around us.
“We must do our best to stick to the rules in order to reduce the spread of the virus.”