themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Social distancing must continue after lockdown, WHO experts warn

Social-distancing and hand washing must continue after countries ease coronavirus lockdowns , global health experts have warned .
The World Health Organisation ’ s ( WHO ) director general also said that countries must maintain the commitment to finding tests and treatments for the virus .
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a press conference on Monday as some countries , including Italy , were beginning to ease some of their lockdown restrictions .
The UK Government has to review the current lockdown measures by May 7 .
While the current restrictions are not expected to be lifted , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set out a “ roadmap ” on Sunday setting out the next steps .
Dr Ghebreyesus said : “ Several countries are now starting to ease so-called lockdown and stay-at-home orders .
“ But our common commitment to basic measures , such as cleaning hands and physical distancing , can not be relaxed , nor can the commitment to the tools that are the foundation of the response – to fund a valid test and cure for every case and trace every contact.
” Dr Ghebreyesus said that at a two-day event for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ billion euros had been pledged to tackle Covid-19 .
He said it was a powerful sign of global solidarity against the virus and added : “ The antidotes to this virus are national unity and global solidarity.
” Mr Johnson has described the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine as the “ most urgent shared endeavour of our lifetimes ” and called on nations to “ pull together ” in response to the pandemic .
Coronavirus has claimed nearly 249,000 lives around the world , according to analysis by Johns Hopkins University .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the WHO health emergencies programme , also told the briefing in Geneva that contact-tracing apps can not replace health workers on the ground .
He said that while apps that update people on whether people have been infected near them or help with contract tracing can “ enhance ” the process , the countries that have tackled the virus got “ more boots on the ground ” .
He added : “ They ( apps ) are an additional measure that will potentially enhance the efficiency of the contact-tracing process , but they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged people to download a new contact-tracing app which he said will be a key way of keeping the virus under control .
The trial of the app will take place on the Isle of Wight and it could be rolled out across the UK within weeks if it proves successful .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
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Social-distancing and hand washing must continue after countries ease coronavirus lockdowns, global health experts have warned.
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) director general also said that countries must maintain the commitment to finding tests and treatments for the virus.
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking at a press conference on Monday as some countries, including Italy, were beginning to ease some of their lockdown restrictions.
The UK Government has to review the current lockdown measures by May 7. While the current restrictions are not expected to be lifted, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to set out a “roadmap” on Sunday setting out the next steps.
Dr Ghebreyesus said: “Several countries are now starting to ease so-called lockdown and stay-at-home orders.
“But our common commitment to basic measures, such as cleaning hands and physical distancing, can not be relaxed, nor can the commitment to the tools that are the foundation of the response – to fund a valid test and cure for every case and trace every contact.”
Dr Ghebreyesus said that at a two-day event for leaders from around 40 countries, 7.4 billion euros had been pledged to tackle Covid-19.
He said it was a powerful sign of global solidarity against the virus and added: “The antidotes to this virus are national unity and global solidarity.”
Mr Johnson has described the race to develop a coronavirus vaccine as the “most urgent shared endeavour of our lifetimes” and called on nations to “pull together” in response to the pandemic.
Coronavirus has claimed nearly 249,000 lives around the world, according to analysis by Johns Hopkins University.
Dr Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO health emergencies programme, also told the briefing in Geneva that contact-tracing apps cannot replace health workers on the ground.
He said that while apps that update people on whether people have been infected near them or help with contract tracing can “enhance” the process, the countries that have tackled the virus got “more boots on the ground”.
He added: “They (apps) are an additional measure that will potentially enhance the efficiency of the contact-tracing process, but they won’t do it by themselves.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged people to download a new contact-tracing app which he said will be a key way of keeping the virus under control.
The trial of the app will take place on the Isle of Wight and it could be rolled out across the UK within weeks if it proves successful.
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.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Manchester Airport to receive £260m council loan package amid post-Covid fears

Greater Manchester ’ s ten councils are set to provide a finance package of more than £250m to Manchester Airport Group amid growing fears about the impact of Covid-19 , the Manchester Evening News can reveal .
The town halls - which between them have a 64.5pc stake in the airport group - may not start to see any repayments for a couple of years , but are hoping that by that point it will have returned to some semblance of normality .
Manchester council is expected to provide the biggest share of the loan package , at around £143m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the company .
It is understood the other nine boroughs are expected to put in £13m each .
Senior local authority figures said the move was aimed at protecting significant long-term town hall investment in the airport , along with safeguarding tens of thousands of jobs that rely on it as a major engine of the local economy .
One official said the authorities effectively had ‘ no choice ’ but to protect their asset , which also owns Stansted and East Midlands airports .
As yet government support for the aviation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has remained unclear , although at the weekend communities secretary Robert Jenrick acknowledged the major part Manchester Airport has to play in the local economy .
MPs are being urged by councils here to lobby ministers on support for the airport , which has remained open but with passenger numbers down from 80,000 a month to just a few hundred .
Some 50,000 jobs - either directly or in other sectors such as freight , logistics and catering - also rely on it , while other parts of the city economy that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sector , Manchester University and tourism , are also closely linked .
It is not clear if and when international air travel will return to normal levels , so councils have privately agreed to take out significant levels of low-interest borrowing from the government ’ s loan board in order to help the airport out .
Manchester 's leader said expert advice had been taken and that even the most 'pessimistic ' scenarios had been factored in .
Servicing the new debt is likely to cost outlying boroughs - which between them own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region of £600,000 a year , as Greater Manchester authorities prepare to also lose £110m in dividends they had originally expected in 2020 .
Manchester council , which owns the largest stake at 35.5pc , is to provide the biggest loan sum .
Its finances have relied particularly heavily on income generated from its airport share in recent years , including a £70m dividend in 2019 , and the expected absence of that cash this year already threatens to blow a major hole in its original budget .
Sir Richard Leese , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ member at Manchester Airport Group , said : “ Manchester Airport is critically important to the future success of the city .
`` It is both an international gateway for trade and travel and somewhere which creates and supports tens of thousands of jobs , both directly and indirectly - around 50,000 currently , a figure which is set to grow further in the years ahead .
It gives the city , and Greater Manchester as a whole , a huge competitive advantage .
`` The council 's share in the ownership of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also a major generator of income for the council which is used to help fund vital council services .
`` Together with the other shareholders in the airport - including the other nine Greater Manchester local authorities - we are investing to support MAG , each in proportion to its shareholding .
`` Backing the airport will enable it to weather the current storm and come out stronger in the years ahead , ensuring that these benefits for Manchester people and businesses continue in the long term .
To put this in context @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city council for the last financial year alone was £70m .
`` Failure to act to support the group now would cost the council and the city as a whole much more in the longer term .
We have taken advice from aviation industry experts and our careful assessment is that this extra investment stacks up , even allowing for more pessimistic scenarios .
`` Our return on this investment to support MAG 's future will more than cover our costs , but it should be stressed that it is being made to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city rather than for commercial yield . ''
Council plans to provide financial support to the airport had not been published anywhere in the public domain , including in any council agenda items or notices of decision .
But the town hall said that was for legal commercial confidentiality reasons .
Carol Culley , deputy chief executive of Manchester council , said : `` We always seek to be as transparent as possible about our investments but at the moment this is commercially sensitive .
It was , and remains , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public domain as is appropriate at the point where we are able to do so . ''
The nine other councils have all been approached for comment , but none responded .
In addition to the latest package , the airport is unlikely to provide interest payments on existing loans provided by the councils for the next couple of years .
One senior official suggested that while the airport 's new terminal is now complete , the overall business case for its expansion might also need to be revisited in light of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ predicated on volumes of air traffic that may not now materialise in the longer term .
Other insiders suggested the industry might now consolidate into fewer regional airports , with news that British Airways is shedding jobs and cutting its routes from Gatwick seen as potentially indicative of things to come .
However some remain hopeful that Manchester will remain well-placed to be the ‘ Heathrow of the north ’ in any such aviation shake-up , thanks to its scale and function in the wider north west economy .
A MAG spokesman said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unprecedented impact on the aviation industry , and economy as a whole .
“ MAG is well positioned to deal with these challenges and has acted quickly to protect jobs , safeguard the business for the long term and ensure its airports are well placed to contribute to a full and balanced recovery for the UK economy .
“ As part of MAG ’ s response , we have instigated a range of measures to preserve cash and limit the impact of significantly reduced passenger volumes .
These include reducing costs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is common when businesses encounter such circumstances , talking to our shareholders about the appropriate balance of equity funding .
`` Taken together , these steps will put MAG in a strong position to respond positively to a recovery in air travel , which in turn will deliver wide-ranging economic benefits to the communities and regions that our airports serve .
“ MAG has successfully increased traffic volumes every year for the last 10 years , supporting jobs and growth across the North , the Midlands and the East of England , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distributions to the Greater Manchester councils over the past five years .
“ We look forward to getting back on track with our ambitious growth plans and helping to restart the UK ’ s regional economies as soon as possible .
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Greater Manchester’s ten councils are set to provide a finance package of more than £250m to Manchester Airport Group amid growing fears about the impact of Covid-19, the Manchester Evening News can reveal.
The town halls - which between them have a 64.5pc stake in the airport group - may not start to see any repayments for a couple of years, but are hoping that by that point it will have returned to some semblance of normality.
Manchester council is expected to provide the biggest share of the loan package, at around £143m, in line with its larger stake in the company.
It is understood the other nine boroughs are expected to put in £13m each.
Senior local authority figures said the move was aimed at protecting significant long-term town hall investment in the airport, along with safeguarding tens of thousands of jobs that rely on it as a major engine of the local economy.
One official said the authorities effectively had ‘no choice’ but to protect their asset, which also owns Stansted and East Midlands airports.
(Image: M.E.N.)
As yet government support for the aviation sector after the pandemic’s peak has remained unclear, although at the weekend communities secretary Robert Jenrick acknowledged the major part Manchester Airport has to play in the local economy.
MPs are being urged by councils here to lobby ministers on support for the airport, which has remained open but with passenger numbers down from 80,000 a day to just a few hundred.
Some 50,000 jobs - either directly or in other sectors such as freight, logistics and catering - also rely on it, while other parts of the city economy that are now particularly exposed, including the property sector, Manchester University and tourism, are also closely linked.
It is not clear if and when international air travel will return to normal levels, so councils have privately agreed to take out significant levels of low-interest borrowing from the government’s loan board in order to help the airport out. Manchester's leader said expert advice had been taken and that even the most 'pessimistic' scenarios had been factored in.
(Image: Joel Goodman)
Servicing the new debt is likely to cost outlying boroughs - which between them own 29pc of the airport group - in the region of £600,000 a year, as Greater Manchester authorities prepare to also lose £110m in dividends they had originally expected in 2020.
Manchester council, which owns the largest stake at 35.5pc, is to provide the biggest loan sum.
Its finances have relied particularly heavily on income generated from its airport share in recent years, including a £70m dividend in 2019, and the expected absence of that cash this year already threatens to blow a major hole in its original budget.
Sir Richard Leese, leader of Manchester council and a board member at Manchester Airport Group, said: “Manchester Airport is critically important to the future success of the city.
"It is both an international gateway for trade and travel and somewhere which creates and supports tens of thousands of jobs, both directly and indirectly - around 50,000 currently, a figure which is set to grow further in the years ahead. It gives the city, and Greater Manchester as a whole, a huge competitive advantage.
(Image: Reach)
"The council's share in the ownership of Manchester Airports Group (MAG) is also a major generator of income for the council which is used to help fund vital council services.
"Together with the other shareholders in the airport - including the other nine Greater Manchester local authorities - we are investing to support MAG, each in proportion to its shareholding.
"Backing the airport will enable it to weather the current storm and come out stronger in the years ahead, ensuring that these benefits for Manchester people and businesses continue in the long term. To put this in context, the MAG dividend paid to Manchester city council for the last financial year alone was £70m.
"Failure to act to support the group now would cost the council and the city as a whole much more in the longer term. We have taken advice from aviation industry experts and our careful assessment is that this extra investment stacks up, even allowing for more pessimistic scenarios.
"Our return on this investment to support MAG's future will more than cover our costs, but it should be stressed that it is being made to support the economic growth and regeneration of the city rather than for commercial yield."
(Image: M.E.N.)
Council plans to provide financial support to the airport had not been published anywhere in the public domain, including in any council agenda items or notices of decision.
But the town hall said that was for legal commercial confidentiality reasons.
Carol Culley, deputy chief executive of Manchester council, said: "We always seek to be as transparent as possible about our investments but at the moment this is commercially sensitive. It was, and remains, our intention to put as much information in the public domain as is appropriate at the point where we are able to do so."
The nine other councils have all been approached for comment, but none responded.
In addition to the latest package, the airport is unlikely to provide interest payments on existing loans provided by the councils for the next couple of years.
One senior official suggested that while the airport's new terminal is now complete, the overall business case for its expansion might also need to be revisited in light of the crisis, since it has been predicated on volumes of air traffic that may not now materialise in the longer term.
(Image: Sam Evans)
Other insiders suggested the industry might now consolidate into fewer regional airports, with news that British Airways is shedding jobs and cutting its routes from Gatwick seen as potentially indicative of things to come.
However some remain hopeful that Manchester will remain well-placed to be the ‘Heathrow of the north’ in any such aviation shake-up, thanks to its scale and function in the wider north west economy.
A MAG spokesman said: “The coronavirus pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the aviation industry, and economy as a whole.
“MAG is well positioned to deal with these challenges and has acted quickly to protect jobs, safeguard the business for the long term and ensure its airports are well placed to contribute to a full and balanced recovery for the UK economy.
“As part of MAG’s response, we have instigated a range of measures to preserve cash and limit the impact of significantly reduced passenger volumes. These include reducing costs, delaying non-essential capital expenditure and, as is common when businesses encounter such circumstances, talking to our shareholders about the appropriate balance of equity funding.
"Taken together, these steps will put MAG in a strong position to respond positively to a recovery in air travel, which in turn will deliver wide-ranging economic benefits to the communities and regions that our airports serve.
“MAG has successfully increased traffic volumes every year for the last 10 years, supporting jobs and growth across the North, the Midlands and the East of England, as well as returning almost £600m in cash distributions to the Greater Manchester councils over the past five years.
“We look forward to getting back on track with our ambitious growth plans and helping to restart the UK’s regional economies as soon as possible.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--The chilling story behind Geoff and Yasmeen's 'cursed' house on Corrie

Geoff Metcalfe was shockingly stabbed by his wife Yasmeen in terrifying scenes at 6 Coronation Street - and this is n't the only chilling scene to have unfolded at this address .
Over the years the house may well appear to be cursed after having housed a number of deaths and tragedies .
Past residents have included Steph and Des Barnes , Natalie Horrocks , the Harris family , the Morton family , Charlie Stubbs and Tracy Barlow , the Windass clan , the Nazirs and most recently Geoff and Yasmeen who married in December .
`` The most violent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remarked one fan on our Coronation Street Facebook page .
`` For a tiny street its had its share of murder and mayhem . ''
`` I know it a cursed house alright , '' said another .
The current house was built in 1990 , although the site was previously occupied by maisonettes demolished following a freak accident which claimed the life of Valerie Barlow in 1971 .
Her husband Ken was offered a teaching position in Jamaica and as the residents of Coronation Street threw the pair a going-away party in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get her hair dried .
She tried to fix the plug to her hairdryer with a screwdriver and , knowing it was still faulty , she attempted to use it anyway .
When she plugged it in she received a severe electric shock which killed her instantly , and as she fell to the floor she knocked over a portable heater which started a blaze .
The street watched in horror as the maisonette burned .
Number 6 was bought by newlyweds Steph and Des Barnes in 1990 and Des also lived there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved in with him in 1998 .
Sadly , their joy was short-lived when Des dies of injuries sustained whilst trying to protect Natalie 's son Tony from drug dealers .
Des , played by Philip Middlemiss , walked into the living room to find the men attacking Tony and was knocked unconscious .
He later suffered a heart attack and died .
Natalie , played by Denise Welch , inherited the house but the following month she decided that she could n't stay there .
In November 2002 a family of four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Angela and their teenage children Katy and Craig - moved in with a huge secret .
They were really the Harris family who were living under a witness protection programme .
They later reverted to their real name when the neighbours found out .
Katy fell in love with neighbour Martin Platt and became pregnant , but dad Tommy led her to believe that Martin was having an affair with his friend Sally Webster .
Katy , played by Lucy-Jo Hudson , moved back to number 6 and her parents persuaded her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she discovered Martin was n't having an affair she killed mechanic Tommy in a rage at the Coronation Street garage .
Katy 's mother Angela witnessed the murder and took the blame for her daughter .
But she could n't live with the guilt and wrote note telling the truth about her father 's death before taking her own life by drinking water mixed with sugar , which was a deadly solution because she was diabetic .
Martin , played by Sean Wilson , found his love lying on the sofa with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number 6 in 2006 and moved in with girlfriend Tracy Barlow and her daughter Amy .
The following year Charlie and Tracy 's tempestuous relationship came to a bloody end when she discovered he had slept with Maria Sutherland and got Shelley Unwin pregnant .
She killed Charlie , played by Bill Ward , by swinging an ornament in the lounge and tried to convince others that she had killed him in self-defence .
Tracy , played by Kate Ford , was sent to life in prison before she was released early on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She told the Barlows the expert who handled the forensic evidence for her trial had falsified his qualifications so she had been released on bail , pending a retrial .
Tracy was found not guilty at the retrial , owing to the unreliability of the forensic evidence .
The Mortons were the next family to move in in 2008 .
Jerry Morton had a near-miss with death after he suffered a heart attack .
His ex wife Teresa was called in to help and to make him dependant on her she controlled his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collapsed and was knocked unconscious on the coffee table and his family were told in hospital that he could die .
But Jerry , played by Michael Starke , thankfully survived and when he discovered the truth , he threw her out before leaving the street to start a new life in Spain after the scandal .
After the Mortons , the Windass family moved in and viewers saw the end of Anna and Eddie 's relationship after they adopted Faye Butler .
Anna continued to live there with Faye , son Gary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2014 when it was bought by Yasmeen and her ex husband Sharif Nazir who moved in with son Kal and his children Alya and Zeedan .
And tragedy rocked the household when Kal died in a fire started by Tracy at Victoria Court .
He died a hero saving Amy Barlow and his fiancee Leanne Battersby .
Two years later Sharif left in disgrace after it was discovered he was having an affair , and she was wooed by hospital radio DJ Geoff the father of her next-door-neighbour Tim .
Since his arrival @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ian Bartholemew , has been showing a more sinister side to his character , bullying and manipulating his wife , played by Shelley King , as part of a coercive control storyline .
He planted CCTV in the house so he could monitor her , locked her in a box , cooked her favourite pet chicken and served it up to her for dinner and gave her a sexually transmitted infection after seeing escorts .
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Geoff Metcalfe was shockingly stabbed by his wife Yasmeen in terrifying scenes at 6 Coronation Street - and this isn't the only chilling scene to have unfolded at this address.
Over the years the house may well appear to be cursed after having housed a number of deaths and tragedies.
Past residents have included Steph and Des Barnes, Natalie Horrocks, the Harris family, the Morton family, Charlie Stubbs and Tracy Barlow, the Windass clan, the Nazirs and most recently Geoff and Yasmeen who married in December.
"The most violent and unlucky address in Manchester," remarked one fan on our Coronation Street Facebook page.
(Image: Coronation Street/ITV)
"For a tiny street its had its share of murder and mayhem."
"I know it a cursed house alright," said another.
The current house was built in 1990, although the site was previously occupied by maisonettes demolished following a freak accident which claimed the life of Valerie Barlow in 1971.
Her husband Ken was offered a teaching position in Jamaica and as the residents of Coronation Street threw the pair a going-away party in the Rovers, Valerie hurriedly tried to get her hair dried.
(Image: Granada Television)
She tried to fix the plug to her hairdryer with a screwdriver and, knowing it was still faulty, she attempted to use it anyway.
When she plugged it in she received a severe electric shock which killed her instantly, and as she fell to the floor she knocked over a portable heater which started a blaze. The street watched in horror as the maisonette burned.
Number 6 was bought by newlyweds Steph and Des Barnes in 1990 and Des also lived there with his second wife Natalie Horrocks who moved in with him in 1998.
(Image: ITV)
Sadly, their joy was short-lived when Des dies of injuries sustained whilst trying to protect Natalie's son Tony from drug dealers.
Des, played by Philip Middlemiss, walked into the living room to find the men attacking Tony and was knocked unconscious. He later suffered a heart attack and died.
Natalie, played by Denise Welch, inherited the house but the following month she decided that she couldn't stay there.
(Image: ITV)
In November 2002 a family of four from Sheffield called the Nelsons - Tommy and Angela and their teenage children Katy and Craig - moved in with a huge secret.
They were really the Harris family who were living under a witness protection programme. They later reverted to their real name when the neighbours found out.
Katy fell in love with neighbour Martin Platt and became pregnant, but dad Tommy led her to believe that Martin was having an affair with his friend Sally Webster.
Katy, played by Lucy-Jo Hudson, moved back to number 6 and her parents persuaded her to have an abortion.
(Image: ITV)
But when she discovered Martin wasn't having an affair she killed mechanic Tommy in a rage at the Coronation Street garage.
Katy's mother Angela witnessed the murder and took the blame for her daughter.
But she couldn't live with the guilt and wrote note telling the truth about her father's death before taking her own life by drinking water mixed with sugar, which was a deadly solution because she was diabetic.
Martin, played by Sean Wilson, found his love lying on the sofa with the note beside her.
(Image: ITV)
Charlie Stubbs bought number 6 in 2006 and moved in with girlfriend Tracy Barlow and her daughter Amy.
The following year Charlie and Tracy's tempestuous relationship came to a bloody end when she discovered he had slept with Maria Sutherland and got Shelley Unwin pregnant.
She killed Charlie, played by Bill Ward, by swinging an ornament in the lounge and tried to convince others that she had killed him in self-defence.
(Image: ITV)
Tracy, played by Kate Ford, was sent to life in prison before she was released early on a technicality on Christmas Eve 2010.
She told the Barlows the expert who handled the forensic evidence for her trial had falsified his qualifications so she had been released on bail, pending a retrial.
Tracy was found not guilty at the retrial, owing to the unreliability of the forensic evidence.
(Image: ITV)
The Mortons were the next family to move in in 2008. Jerry Morton had a near-miss with death after he suffered a heart attack. His ex wife Teresa was called in to help and to make him dependant on her she controlled his medication to keep him ill.
He collapsed and was knocked unconscious on the coffee table and his family were told in hospital that he could die.
But Jerry, played by Michael Starke, thankfully survived and when he discovered the truth, he threw her out before leaving the street to start a new life in Spain after the scandal.
(Image: ITV)
After the Mortons, the Windass family moved in and viewers saw the end of Anna and Eddie's relationship after they adopted Faye Butler.
Anna continued to live there with Faye, son Gary and her new partner Owen Amstrong until 2014 when it was bought by Yasmeen and her ex husband Sharif Nazir who moved in with son Kal and his children Alya and Zeedan.
And tragedy rocked the household when Kal died in a fire started by Tracy at Victoria Court. He died a hero saving Amy Barlow and his fiancee Leanne Battersby.
Two years later Sharif left in disgrace after it was discovered he was having an affair, and she was wooed by hospital radio DJ Geoff the father of her next-door-neighbour Tim.
Since his arrival in 2018 the character, played by Ian Bartholemew, has been showing a more sinister side to his character, bullying and manipulating his wife, played by Shelley King, as part of a coercive control storyline.
He planted CCTV in the house so he could monitor her, locked her in a box, cooked her favourite pet chicken and served it up to her for dinner and gave her a sexually transmitted infection after seeing escorts.
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Former Man United goalkeeper predicts Pogba impact on Fernandes

Mark Bosnich believes Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes can form a partnership which will transform Manchester United into a 'real force ' next season .
French midfielder Pogba was expected to leave Old Trafford this summer amid ongoing doubts over his future , but could end up staying as a result of the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic .
Bosnich believes there is a good chance Pogba will stay at United for at least another year and he thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the makings of a very good midfield already .
“ Forget about football , every industry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hit , and has taken a hit and will continue to take a hit .
Football will be no different whatsoever when it comes to that , '' Bosnich told Sky Sports .
“ When it comes to when transfers will be allowed , how far these contracts will be allowed to go , those chips – metaphorically – are in the air .
They will come down , especially in the short-term , and whether they get back up to that level again , one doesn ’ t know .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve said in the past that I ’ d like to see him stay .
“ Especially now with Fernandes doing so well , linking up with Pogba in midfield and Pogba being at his best , Manchester United will be a real force .
I think you can see that quite clearly .
“ Like I said , we all have to see when this is all over how things are going to stand and what ’ s going to happen .
For the time being , people are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until things get back to normal , and it ’ s going to take a while .
”

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Mark Bosnich believes Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes can form a partnership which will transform Manchester United into a 'real force' next season.
French midfielder Pogba was expected to leave Old Trafford this summer amid ongoing doubts over his future, but could end up staying as a result of the financial implications of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bosnich believes there is a good chance Pogba will stay at United for at least another year and he thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the makings of a very good midfield already.
“Forget about football, every industry in the world is going to take a hit, and has taken a hit and will continue to take a hit. Football will be no different whatsoever when it comes to that," Bosnich told Sky Sports.
“When it comes to when transfers will be allowed, how far these contracts will be allowed to go, those chips – metaphorically – are in the air. They will come down, especially in the short-term, and whether they get back up to that level again, one doesn’t know.
“In terms of Paul Pogba, I’ve said in the past that I’d like to see him stay.
“Especially now with Fernandes doing so well, linking up with Pogba in midfield and Pogba being at his best, Manchester United will be a real force. I think you can see that quite clearly.
“Like I said, we all have to see when this is all over how things are going to stand and what’s going to happen. For the time being, people are going to have to start thinking outside the box until things get back to normal, and it’s going to take a while.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--How this lifesaving hero celebrated his 100th birthday during lockdown

A Bury man has celebrated his 100th birthday in lockdown .
Sam Fletcher couldn ’ t spend the day with his family but received a special phone call from Bury mayor Trevor Holt via video chat .
His grandchildren came to his window to wish him well but could n't come into see him due to the current lockdown restrictions .
Sam said one of the most memorable events of his life took place at Belfast Harbour in 1941 .
He was stationed in the Royal Navy when he jumped into the water to save the life of a painter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He even received a letter of thanks from the company the man worked for .
Kevin Winch , owner of Home Instead , which cares for Sam , said : “ All of us at Home Instead would like to send a heartfelt birthday wish to Sam as he marks his 100th year .
“ We know that his family is very disappointed that they can ’ t see him and are planning a proper celebration when the lockdown is lifted.
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A Bury man has celebrated his 100th birthday in lockdown.
Sam Fletcher couldn’t spend the day with his family but received a special phone call from Bury mayor Trevor Holt via video chat.
His grandchildren came to his window to wish him well but couldn't come into see him due to the current lockdown restrictions.
Sam said one of the most memorable events of his life took place at Belfast Harbour in 1941.
He was stationed in the Royal Navy when he jumped into the water to save the life of a painter who had fallen off the gangway.
He even received a letter of thanks from the company the man worked for.
Kevin Winch, owner of Home Instead, which cares for Sam, said: “All of us at Home Instead would like to send a heartfelt birthday wish to Sam as he marks his 100th year.
“We know that his family is very disappointed that they can’t see him and are planning a proper celebration when the lockdown is lifted.”
Get breaking news first on the free Manchester Evening News app - download it here for your Apple or Android device. You can also get a round-up of the biggest stories sent direct to your inbox every day with the MEN email newsletter - subscribe here. And you can follow us on Facebook here.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Majority of those who've had Covid-19 develop antibodies, evidence shows

Evidence shows most people who recover from Covid-19 do produce antibodies , one of the government 's most senior medics said today .
Meanwhile the health secretary said he would `` not yet '' feel comfortable being in a crowded room despite already having had the virus .
Matt Hancock tested positive for coronavirus in late March , spending two weeks in self-isolation before recovering and returning to work .
At today 's Downing Street press conference , he and deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam were asked about the evidence on whether people could catch the disease twice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scientific evidence showed the “ overwhelming majority ” of people who had recovered from the disease were found to have antibodies in their bloodstream but it was not yet known for sure whether they would be immune from a second case of the disease or for how long the antibodies would last .
“ We just haven ’ t had this disease around on the planet in humans for long enough to know whether those who had recovered were immune , '' he said .
He said that antibodies produced in response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ persist necessarily for years and years and years ” although it was unknown what would happen in the case of Covid-19 .
A `` massive piece of work '' looking at antibodies was underway in the UK , he said .
However , he said : “ We can ’ t make the science go any faster than how quickly our bodies go in terms of maintaining the antibodies .
“ Like everybody else in the world we just have to be patient and cautious until we get those answers . ''
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those taking part in a trial to analyse patients ’ antibodies , said he would “ not yet ” feel happy being in a crowded room .
“ I very much hope that the science shows that the people with antibodies , who have tested positive for having antibodies , have a low risk of transmitting the disease and a low risk of catching it – both are important , low risk of catching it to protect me , low risk of transmitting it to protect others .
“ But until we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can ’ t be sure of it , we can ’ t base a policy decision on it . ''
He added he could not be “ comfortable ” being in a crowd because “ that might trigger a rise in the number of infections if the science turns out to be wrong . ''
Mr Hancock did however reveal there was “ very positive ” indications about a new antibody test which will be able to determine if people have already had the virus .
“ Today Roche , the Swiss global @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announcement about progress with their antibody test and we are in discussions with them about a very large-scale roll-out of antibody testing , as well as with some others , '' he said .
Roche has said its new serology test has a specificity greater than 99.8 % and sensitivity of 100 % , meaning there is a low chance of an inaccurate test .
Mr Hancock acknowledged that there had been problems with antibody testing before , having previously said the UK would order 17.5 million home testing kits only to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been false hope before in antibody testing , ” Mr Hancock said , “ so we will make announcements when we are absolutely ready.
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Evidence shows most people who recover from Covid-19 do produce antibodies, one of the government's most senior medics said today.
Meanwhile the health secretary said he would "not yet" feel comfortable being in a crowded room despite already having had the virus.
Matt Hancock tested positive for coronavirus in late March, spending two weeks in self-isolation before recovering and returning to work.
At today's Downing Street press conference, he and deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam were asked about the evidence on whether people could catch the disease twice.
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Professor Jonathan Van-Tam said currently available scientific evidence showed the “overwhelming majority” of people who had recovered from the disease were found to have antibodies in their bloodstream but it was not yet known for sure whether they would be immune from a second case of the disease or for how long the antibodies would last.
“We just haven’t had this disease around on the planet in humans for long enough to know whether those who had recovered were immune," he said.
He said that antibodies produced in response to other human coronaviruses “don’t persist necessarily for years and years and years” although it was unknown what would happen in the case of Covid-19.
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A "massive piece of work" looking at antibodies was underway in the UK, he said.
However, he said: “We can’t make the science go any faster than how quickly our bodies go in terms of maintaining the antibodies.
“Like everybody else in the world we just have to be patient and cautious until we get those answers."
Mr Hancock, who said he is one of those taking part in a trial to analyse patients’ antibodies, said he would “not yet” feel happy being in a crowded room.
“I very much hope that the science shows that the people with antibodies, who have tested positive for having antibodies, have a low risk of transmitting the disease and a low risk of catching it – both are important, low risk of catching it to protect me, low risk of transmitting it to protect others.
“But until we know that’s the case we can’t be sure of it, we can’t base a policy decision on it."
He added he could not be “comfortable” being in a crowd because “that might trigger a rise in the number of infections if the science turns out to be wrong."
Mr Hancock did however reveal there was “very positive” indications about a new antibody test which will be able to determine if people have already had the virus.
“Today Roche, the Swiss global diagnostics company, made a very positive announcement about progress with their antibody test and we are in discussions with them about a very large-scale roll-out of antibody testing, as well as with some others," he said.
Roche has said its new serology test has a specificity greater than 99.8% and sensitivity of 100%, meaning there is a low chance of an inaccurate test.
Mr Hancock acknowledged that there had been problems with antibody testing before, having previously said the UK would order 17.5 million home testing kits only to find they did not work.
“There has been false hope before in antibody testing,” Mr Hancock said, “so we will make announcements when we are absolutely ready.”
Covaid-19 - helping those who need it most in Greater Manchester The coronavirus outbreak has left many people across Greater Manchester struggling for access to food, basics and other support. Many of them are self-isolating, often in fragile health and alone. Public services have been working hard to find and help them, but we know they are over-stretched and working round the clock. So the Manchester Evening News and the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity have launched Covaid-19 - a fundraiser aimed at supporting those who most need help, from elderly people with no support network to homeless families living in hotels. The money will be distributed via the mayor of Greater Manchester's charity. You can donate by visiting our JustGiving page here.
To keep up with the latest breaking news and information on Covid-19 and the lockdown, and for things to do while you are staying in, join our dedicated coronavirus Facebook group.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Man City target Lautaro Martinez makes decision and more rumours

Inter striker Lautaro Martinez is reportedly refusing to enter talks about a new deal with the Serie A side .
Manchester City and Barcelona are rumoured to be interested in a move for the Argentine striker when the transfer window opens , with the Spanish side said to be confident that he would consider a move to Camp Nou .
And Mundo Deportivo state that the 22-year-old has been ignoring Inter 's offers of an improved contract .
However , while Barcelona is said to be his preferred destination , City could have an advantage in that the Spanish side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ €111million ( £98.5million ) release clause - opening an opportunity for the Premier League side .
Meanwhile , Leonardo Bonucci is said to have decided against a move away from Juventus , despite reported interest from Pep Guardiola .
The City boss has apparently been considering a move for the 33-year-old to shore up his backline in the summer , but calciomercato state that the defender is happy to stay at Juve for the rest of his career .
Elsewhere , City loanee Thierry Ambrose is apparently set to complete a permanent move @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sent out on loan last summer , with the French side including an option to buy in the deal if they could avoid relegation .
With the LFP confirming the end of French football season last week , Metz have apparently moved quickly to secure the £2million deal for the attacker , according to GFFN .
And finally , City are said to be interested in 18-year-old PSV attacker Mohamed Ihattaren .
A number of clubs are said to be keeping tabs on the youngster , who has two years remaining on his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Inter and Ajax are said to be eyeing a move for Ihattaren alongside City , according to calciomercato .

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Inter striker Lautaro Martinez is reportedly refusing to enter talks about a new deal with the Serie A side.
Manchester City and Barcelona are rumoured to be interested in a move for the Argentine striker when the transfer window opens, with the Spanish side said to be confident that he would consider a move to Camp Nou.
And Mundo Deportivo state that the 22-year-old has been ignoring Inter's offers of an improved contract.
However, while Barcelona is said to be his preferred destination, City could have an advantage in that the Spanish side are unlikely to pay the striker's €111million (£98.5million) release clause - opening an opportunity for the Premier League side.
Meanwhile, Leonardo Bonucci is said to have decided against a move away from Juventus, despite reported interest from Pep Guardiola.
The City boss has apparently been considering a move for the 33-year-old to shore up his backline in the summer, but calciomercato state that the defender is happy to stay at Juve for the rest of his career.
Elsewhere, City loanee Thierry Ambrose is apparently set to complete a permanent move to FC Metz.
The 23-year-old was sent out on loan last summer, with the French side including an option to buy in the deal if they could avoid relegation.
With the LFP confirming the end of French football season last week, Metz have apparently moved quickly to secure the £2million deal for the attacker, according to GFFN.
And finally, City are said to be interested in 18-year-old PSV attacker Mohamed Ihattaren.
A number of clubs are said to be keeping tabs on the youngster, who has two years remaining on his current contract.
The likes of Chelsea, Inter and Ajax are said to be eyeing a move for Ihattaren alongside City, according to calciomercato.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Sky, BT in discussions to stream Premier League matches for free

The Premier League are in discussions over plans to air select matches for free on Sky Sports and BT Sport 's YouTube channels .
All of the remaining 92 games of the 2019/20 season will be shown on TV , with most of the matches expected to be on Sky and BT Sport platforms .
The Times report that a few would be shown by Amazon , according to the plan .
The BBC would potentially be permitted to show highlights more often but it is unlikely any games would be live on terrestrial TV .
The only time a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to air since the competition started in 1992 was on the opening day of the 2013-14 season when Sky showed Manchester United v Swansea City and BT screened Crystal Palace v Arsenal for free .
The government has raised the idea of matches being available on free-to-air platforms but will not push for them to be on terrestrial TV and it is understood to be happy that the majority will be on pay-TV .
The report also states that senior figures in the broadcasting industry claim that moves to scrap relegation from those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making the TV contracts invalid .
With Liverpool 25 points clear at the top of the league and needing just two wins to be confirmed as champions , a no-relegation season may mean that many games become superfluous .
11 million people tuned into last season 's Champions League final , which was shown for free on BT Sport 's YouTube channel .
Similarly , the platform already has pre-existing agreements with both Sky Sports and BT Sport , which could help facilitate a deal .
Of the 92 top-flight matches left , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ live and most of those on Sky , which holds the majority of the rights .
The other 45 would be split between Sky , BT and Amazon Prime , who remains a live rights holder even though they had no matches left to stream this season .

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The Premier League are in discussions over plans to air select matches for free on Sky Sports and BT Sport's YouTube channels.
All of the remaining 92 games of the 2019/20 season will be shown on TV, with most of the matches expected to be on Sky and BT Sport platforms.
The Times report that a few would be shown by Amazon, according to the plan. The BBC would potentially be permitted to show highlights more often but it is unlikely any games would be live on terrestrial TV.
The only time a Premier League match has been shown free to air since the competition started in 1992 was on the opening day of the 2013-14 season when Sky showed Manchester United v Swansea City and BT screened Crystal Palace v Arsenal for free.
The government has raised the idea of matches being available on free-to-air platforms but will not push for them to be on terrestrial TV and it is understood to be happy that the majority will be on pay-TV.
The report also states that senior figures in the broadcasting industry claim that moves to scrap relegation from those in danger of the drop could risk making the TV contracts invalid.
With Liverpool 25 points clear at the top of the league and needing just two wins to be confirmed as champions, a no-relegation season may mean that many games become superfluous.
11 million people tuned into last season's Champions League final, which was shown for free on BT Sport's YouTube channel.
Similarly, the platform already has pre-existing agreements with both Sky Sports and BT Sport, which could help facilitate a deal.
Of the 92 top-flight matches left, 47 were already planned to be shown live and most of those on Sky, which holds the majority of the rights.
The other 45 would be split between Sky, BT and Amazon Prime, who remains a live rights holder even though they had no matches left to stream this season.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Miracle as dad defies all odds and recovers from Covid-19

A dad has made a miracle recovery after testing positive for Covid-19 .
Brendan Caffery , 52 , has defied the odds and returned to the care home where he first fell ill to continue his recovery .
He has become the 600th person with coronavirus to be discharged from hospitals run by the Northern Care Alliance , which includes Fairfield Hospital in Bury , Salford Royal and those run by the Pennine Acute Trusts .
The father-of-two , from Blackley , has suffered with Parkinson ’ s disease for the last 10 years .
He was described as “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admitted to hospital and his family feared the worst .
But thanks to the care he received from NHS staff , and following several physiotherapy sessions , Brendan has managed to beat the virus .
His wife , Julie , said : `` I would like to say the care Brendan has received has been absolutely phenomenal .
“ The doctors and nurses at Fairfield General Hospital have done an amazing job , and the care and time they spent with him has made the world of difference . ''
Despite Mr Caffery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition , he was able to keep in touch with his family via an iPad while in isolation .
The iPad was donated to him by nurses and staff on the hospital 's acute stroke team who raised the funds to help COVID-19 patients stay in touch with their families .
Julie continued : `` It was a big issue for Brendan when he found out he had COVID-19 and had to go into isolation as we are all really close .
“ The fact that he was given a free iPad by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ward , who have raised funds themselves , was brilliant .
It has allowed us to be there with him every step of the way . ''
Brendan is currently receiving respite care at the residential home he is living at .
His own home is being remodelled to accommodate his mobility needs .
Dr Shona McCallum , medical director at Fairfield General Hospital , said : `` Mr Caffery is an inspiration to us all .
This is such a great outcome .
We are delighted for him and his family that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from hospital to carry on with his recovery .
“ To be our 600th patient to be discharged from our hospitals across our NCA Group is an extra special aspect to this good news story .
“ It is a testament to our fantastic staff who have continued to show their skill , commitment , courage and compassion throughout .
`` The fact that his wife and family were able to keep in touch whilst he was in isolation through iPads donated by money raised by our staff is fantastic and makes his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It was a pleasure to do our bit and help him as best as we could to recover from this terrible disease .
He is a true fighter and we wish him and his family all the very best for the future . ''

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A dad has made a miracle recovery after testing positive for Covid-19.
Brendan Caffery, 52, has defied the odds and returned to the care home where he first fell ill to continue his recovery.
He has become the 600th person with coronavirus to be discharged from hospitals run by the Northern Care Alliance, which includes Fairfield Hospital in Bury, Salford Royal and those run by the Pennine Acute Trusts.
The father-of-two, from Blackley, has suffered with Parkinson’s disease for the last 10 years.
He was described as “very poorly” when he was first admitted to hospital and his family feared the worst.
But thanks to the care he received from NHS staff, and following several physiotherapy sessions, Brendan has managed to beat the virus.
His wife, Julie, said: "I would like to say the care Brendan has received has been absolutely phenomenal.
“The doctors and nurses at Fairfield General Hospital have done an amazing job, and the care and time they spent with him has made the world of difference."
Despite Mr Caffery being unable to speak due to his condition, he was able to keep in touch with his family via an iPad while in isolation.
The iPad was donated to him by nurses and staff on the hospital's acute stroke team who raised the funds to help COVID-19 patients stay in touch with their families.
Julie continued: "It was a big issue for Brendan when he found out he had COVID-19 and had to go into isolation as we are all really close.
“The fact that he was given a free iPad by nurses and staff on the acute stoke ward, who have raised funds themselves, was brilliant. It has allowed us to be there with him every step of the way."
Brendan is currently receiving respite care at the residential home he is living at.
His own home is being remodelled to accommodate his mobility needs.
Dr Shona McCallum, medical director at Fairfield General Hospital, said: "Mr Caffery is an inspiration to us all. This is such a great outcome. We are delighted for him and his family that he has been able to be discharged from hospital to carry on with his recovery.
“To be our 600th patient to be discharged from our hospitals across our NCA Group is an extra special aspect to this good news story.
“It is a testament to our fantastic staff who have continued to show their skill, commitment, courage and compassion throughout.
"The fact that his wife and family were able to keep in touch whilst he was in isolation through iPads donated by money raised by our staff is fantastic and makes his story so much more special and meaningful.
"It was a pleasure to do our bit and help him as best as we could to recover from this terrible disease. He is a true fighter and we wish him and his family all the very best for the future."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--The town that has started a 'Scare Off Covid' scarecrow festival

Scarecrows are popping up in front gardens across Bolton - all in a bid to celebrate key workers and cheer people up during lockdown .
Straw lookalikes of NHS nurses , bin men , farmers , and even Joe Wicks , have already made an appearance and more stuffed statues are set to join the parade .
Residents in Over Hulton were in search of a new way to raise money for the NHS as the coronavirus pandemic continues .
Together , they came up with the 'Scare Off Covid ' scarecrow festival , featuring lockdowns heroes in straw form @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a scarecrow to 'scare corona away ' - and can build anything from real-world NHS heroes treating patients to comic book superheroes , witches and wizards who have flown in to help .
The participants pledge £5 to the NHS and can then enter their very own creation into the festival .
The idea was launched over the weekend and , in just a matter of days , front gardens across the town have been filled with scarecrow scenes .
Over Hulton Community Group chair John Bullen spoke to the Manchester Evening News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ really grabbed the public 's imagination .
`` We have had eight scarecrows built in two days and more than 20 pledges for the NHS .
`` We are going to see where the scarecrows are located and make a route so people can use their hour of exercise to look at all the scarecrows in the area . ''
Residents are using their time in lockdown to get arty , with some even making papier-mache additions to their scarecrows .
Local farmer Michael Partington and his wife , nurse Anne-Marie Partington , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - making scarecrow versions of themselves .
Over Hulton little ones have also been getting involved , with Isaac and Florence Lamey creating 'Mr and Mrs Lockdown ' .
A new bin man named Geoff has even appeared in the town - made of straw , of course .
Mr Bullen says the festival will run until May 17 , when the scarecrows will be judged and prizes handed out for the best display .
He added instructions : `` This is open to everyone – kids and big kids , businesses and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Make your scarecrow and put it in your garden or front window over the next few weeks .
`` Get the kids working on it , use your creativity and imagination and any material you wish .
The more imaginative and humorous the better .
`` Once you have done your scarecrow send us a photo for our Facebook page and let us know where you are .
Let us know which one you think is the best .
`` We are asking for £5 to enter .
We are donating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
To get involved , go to the Over Hulton Community Group Facebook donations page .

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Scarecrows are popping up in front gardens across Bolton - all in a bid to celebrate key workers and cheer people up during lockdown.
Straw lookalikes of NHS nurses, bin men, farmers, and even Joe Wicks, have already made an appearance and more stuffed statues are set to join the parade.
Residents in Over Hulton were in search of a new way to raise money for the NHS as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Together, they came up with the 'Scare Off Covid' scarecrow festival, featuring lockdowns heroes in straw form.
Amateur artists are tasked with making a scarecrow to 'scare corona away' - and can build anything from real-world NHS heroes treating patients to comic book superheroes, witches and wizards who have flown in to help.
(Image: Over Hulton Community Group)
The participants pledge £5 to the NHS and can then enter their very own creation into the festival.
The idea was launched over the weekend and, in just a matter of days, front gardens across the town have been filled with scarecrow scenes.
Over Hulton Community Group chair John Bullen spoke to the Manchester Evening News about the success.
"It has really grabbed the public's imagination.
(Image: Over Hulton Community Group)
"We have had eight scarecrows built in two days and more than 20 pledges for the NHS.
"We are going to see where the scarecrows are located and make a route so people can use their hour of exercise to look at all the scarecrows in the area."
Residents are using their time in lockdown to get arty, with some even making papier-mache additions to their scarecrows.
Local farmer Michael Partington and his wife, nurse Anne-Marie Partington, were among the first to get involved - making scarecrow versions of themselves.
(Image: Over Hulton Community Group)
Over Hulton little ones have also been getting involved, with Isaac and Florence Lamey creating 'Mr and Mrs Lockdown'.
A new bin man named Geoff has even appeared in the town - made of straw, of course.
Mr Bullen says the festival will run until May 17, when the scarecrows will be judged and prizes handed out for the best display.
He added instructions: "This is open to everyone – kids and big kids, businesses and groups, the school and our nurseries.
"Make your scarecrow and put it in your garden or front window over the next few weeks.
(Image: Over Hulton Community Group)
"Get the kids working on it, use your creativity and imagination and any material you wish. The more imaginative and humorous the better.
"Once you have done your scarecrow send us a photo for our Facebook page and let us know where you are. Let us know which one you think is the best.
"We are asking for £5 to enter. We are donating all the money to NHS Charities Together."
To get involved, go to the Over Hulton Community Group Facebook donations page.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--The kind landlady who is delivering free meals during lockdown

Landlady Karen Baird ca n't open her boozer because of lockdown - so instead she is cooking and delivering free meals to the lonely and needy .
She and her husband Tom had to close the Royal Oak in Boothstown , Salford , and furloughed seven staff after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the UK lockdown in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
The couple , who live above the pub , started preparing a handful of meals for family and friends who were self-isolating .
Since then , her operation had expanded and on Sunday Karen and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roast dinners to people and families , including NHS workers and nine old folk aged between 76 and 97 , in Boothstown .
Prepared in a small pub kitchen usually used to make just sandwiches and in the Baird 's own kitchen in the living quarters upstairs , the meals are delivered on three days a week ( Wednesdays , Fridays and Sundays ) .
Among her volunteers is a chef ( Alan ) who has also been furloughed from his job elsewhere but who is using his skills to prepare wholesome meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side salad and roast beef .
Kind-hearted Karen dipped into her own pocket to pay for the meals although she has now started to receive donations of food to help her keep the expanding operation going .
One of her bar staff , Samantha Jolly , 32 , said : `` She deserves a little bit of recognition for what she does for the community .
She has always been community driven .
She 's never been any different . ''
When the M.E.N .
called Karen at the pub on Monday - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played down her generosity .
She explained : `` We started off doing a few meals for friends and family that were self-isolating .
A couple of members of staff were self-isolating.. Word got round and it just escalated from there .
`` We started with maybe six or eight meals .
Yesterday we did 35 . ''
The meals are plated up , or put into boxes , and delivered to grateful recipients , mostly on foot .
The volunteers collect the empty plates and boxes when they deliver the next meal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the older recipients inside one of the returning , empty boxes read : `` Thank you .
The food is delicious . ''
Karen , asked about people 's reaction on the doorstep , explained : `` People are just very thankful .
It 's probably the only interaction some of them have got during their day .
`` It 's a good community .
Everybody seems to be pulling together .
We have tried to do our best to help people out .
That 's all . ''

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Landlady Karen Baird can't open her boozer because of lockdown - so instead she is cooking and delivering free meals to the lonely and needy.
She and her husband Tom had to close the Royal Oak in Boothstown, Salford, and furloughed seven staff after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the UK lockdown in March to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The couple, who live above the pub, started preparing a handful of meals for family and friends who were self-isolating.
Since then, her operation had expanded and on Sunday Karen and a team of eight volunteers delivered 35 roast dinners to people and families, including NHS workers and nine old folk aged between 76 and 97, in Boothstown.
Prepared in a small pub kitchen usually used to make just sandwiches and in the Baird's own kitchen in the living quarters upstairs, the meals are delivered on three days a week (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays).
(Image: Royal Oak, Boothstown)
Among her volunteers is a chef (Alan) who has also been furloughed from his job elsewhere but who is using his skills to prepare wholesome meals like spaghetti bolognese, lasagne with a side salad and roast beef.
Kind-hearted Karen dipped into her own pocket to pay for the meals although she has now started to receive donations of food to help her keep the expanding operation going.
One of her bar staff, Samantha Jolly, 32, said: "She deserves a little bit of recognition for what she does for the community. She has always been community driven. She's never been any different."
(Image: Royal Oak, Boothstown)
When the M.E.N. called Karen at the pub on Monday - it was her 59th birthday - she played down her generosity.
She explained: "We started off doing a few meals for friends and family that were self-isolating. A couple of members of staff were self-isolating.. Word got round and it just escalated from there.
"We started with maybe six or eight meals. Yesterday we did 35."
(Image: Royal Oak, Boothstown) (Image: Royal Oak, Boothstown)
The meals are plated up, or put into boxes, and delivered to grateful recipients, mostly on foot. The volunteers collect the empty plates and boxes when they deliver the next meal.
A note penned by one of the older recipients inside one of the returning, empty boxes read: "Thank you. The food is delicious."
Karen, asked about people's reaction on the doorstep, explained: "People are just very thankful. It's probably the only interaction some of them have got during their day.
"It's a good community. Everybody seems to be pulling together. We have tried to do our best to help people out. That's all."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--How does the new 'test, track and trace' app work?

A test version of the NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app is being trialled on the Isle of Wight .
The health secretary Matt Hancock outlined how the 'test , track and trace ' app will work at the Government 's daily briefing on Monday .
From tomorrow , the app will be piloted on the Isle of Wight , starting with health professionals before rolling out to all residents .
The health secretary said the app could be rolled out across the rest of the UK 'by the middle of this month ' .
The Isle of Wight has a single @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus cases he says , making it a good place for a trial .
The app works by using Bluetooth signals to detect when two people 's smartphones are close to each other .
If one person later registers themselves as being infected , an alert can be sent to others judged to be at high risk of infection .
This might be based on the fact they were exposed to the same person for a long period of time or that there had been multiple instances of them being in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the Isle of Wight will help the government test how well the system works in practice , as well as judge how willing a population is to install and use the software .
It follows a smaller experiment on an RAF base .
Council staff and healthcare workers on the Isle of Wight will be invited to install it on Tuesday , ahead of a wider roll-out on the island on Thursday .
Mr Hancock said : `` On Thursday , each one of the 80,000 households on the island will get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comprehensive information about the trial and then they will be asked to install the app .
`` Once installed , it will work by logging the distance between your phone and other phones with an app nearby .
`` It 's been designed with a form of bluetooth that conserves power so the app wo n't drain your battery .
`` This log of proximity information will securely stored in your phone .
`` If you become unwell with COVID symptoms , you inform the NHS via the app .
`` Other app @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with in the last few days will then be sent an alert by the NHS with advice about what to do .
A test ordering function will then be built in . ''
Mr Hancock urged people on the Isle of Wight to download the app .
`` Use it , download the app to protect the NHS and save lives , '' he added .
`` By downloading the app you are protecting your own health , the health of you loved ones and the health of your community . ''
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A test version of the NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app is being trialled on the Isle of Wight.
The health secretary Matt Hancock outlined how the 'test, track and trace' app will work at the Government's daily briefing on Monday.
From tomorrow, the app will be piloted on the Isle of Wight, starting with health professionals before rolling out to all residents.
The health secretary said the app could be rolled out across the rest of the UK 'by the middle of this month'.
The Isle of Wight has a single NHS Trust and a relatively low number of coronavirus cases he says, making it a good place for a trial.
The app works by using Bluetooth signals to detect when two people's smartphones are close to each other.
If one person later registers themselves as being infected, an alert can be sent to others judged to be at high risk of infection.
This might be based on the fact they were exposed to the same person for a long period of time or that there had been multiple instances of them being in the vicinity of different people.
The trial on the Isle of Wight will help the government test how well the system works in practice, as well as judge how willing a population is to install and use the software.
It follows a smaller experiment on an RAF base.
(Image: PA)
Council staff and healthcare workers on the Isle of Wight will be invited to install it on Tuesday, ahead of a wider roll-out on the island on Thursday.
Mr Hancock said: "On Thursday, each one of the 80,000 households on the island will get a letter from the chief nurse with comprehensive information about the trial and then they will be asked to install the app.
"Once installed, it will work by logging the distance between your phone and other phones with an app nearby.
"It's been designed with a form of bluetooth that conserves power so the app won't drain your battery.
"This log of proximity information will securely stored in your phone.
"If you become unwell with COVID symptoms, you inform the NHS via the app.
"Other app users who you have had significant contact with in the last few days will then be sent an alert by the NHS with advice about what to do. A test ordering function will then be built in."
Mr Hancock urged people on the Isle of Wight to download the app.
"Use it, download the app to protect the NHS and save lives," he added.
"By downloading the app you are protecting your own health, the health of you loved ones and the health of your community."
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Man City should focus transfer efforts on Jimenez's Wolves teammate

Whether intentionally or not , Ilkay Gundogan made Raul Jimenez the subject of much transfer speculation by imagining how the Mexican forward would fit into Pep Guardiola ’ s Manchester City side .
“ I think he has everything a world-class striker needs , ” the German told ESPN .
“ For a striker he is so mobile , but also physically so good and talented technically on the ball .
I can imagine him playing with us.
” There ’ s strong justification for the interest in Jimenez .
He has thrived since making the move to Wolves from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals in all competitions for Nuno Espirito Santo ’ s side this season .
Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with both clubs potentially in the market for a new centre forward this summer .
If Manchester City are to join them in that market it ’ s not Jimenez that they should target .
Instead , it ’ s another Wolves forward who should be at the top of their summer shortlist .
Diogo Jota would be a better fit for Pep Guardiola ’ s team than his Mexican strike partner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be going after .
Jimenez might be the more prolific of the two , but Jota is a better all-round forward .
In fact , it could be argued that the 23-year-old is one of the best all-around forwards currently playing in the Premier League .
He boasts many edges to his game and can be used in a number of different ways .
Jota is a strong dribbler , averaging 2.2 per game .
Only Adama Traore has averaged more dribbles for Wolves this season .
The Portuguese forward is energetic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feet .
He is dispossessed just 1.6 times per game , less than Jimenez ’ s average of 1.9 per game .
Jota would satisfy Guardiola in this regard .
Capable of playing on the left and in behind a central striker , Jota has a versatility that Jimenez does not .
He might not be so comfortable as the central striker in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system , but as a secondary striker or supporting forward Jota is as good as anyone in the Premier League at this moment .
City find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their attacking options .
Sergio Aguero is a bona fide club legend and still their main man in the final third .
But with the Argentine now into his thirties , City must look to the future .
They need a succession plan for when Aguero leaves , whenever that day comes .
Finding the right player to succeed Aguero might take time , though , and so Guardiola will need a way to prolong the Argentine ’ s elite level career .
This is where Jota could be of great use .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ leg work for Aguero in much the same way he does for Jimenez at Wolves .
Jota is a space-filler and there might be an increasing amount of space around Aguero to fill as he enters the twilight of his career .
Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling have been deployed as Guardiola ’ s first choice on the left and right wing this season with Leroy Sane missing the majority of the campaign through injury .
Both have a tendency to cut inside off the flanks to link up with Aguero , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind the Argentine .
The addition of Jota , who at the age of 23 is only likely to improve further , to the Manchester City squad would only strengthen this support system until a long term replacement for Aguero can be found .
He is a player in the Guardiola mould and would help him bridge the generational gap his team is quickly approaching .

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Whether intentionally or not, Ilkay Gundogan made Raul Jimenez the subject of much transfer speculation by imagining how the Mexican forward would fit into Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side.
“I think he has everything a world-class striker needs,” the German told ESPN. “For a striker he is so mobile, but also physically so good and talented technically on the ball. I can imagine him playing with us.”
There’s strong justification for the interest in Jimenez. He has thrived since making the move to Wolves from Benfica two summers ago, scoring 22 goals in all competitions for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side this season. Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with both clubs potentially in the market for a new centre forward this summer.
If Manchester City are to join them in that market it’s not Jimenez that they should target. Instead, it’s another Wolves forward who should be at the top of their summer shortlist. Diogo Jota would be a better fit for Pep Guardiola’s team than his Mexican strike partner. He’s who they should be going after.
Jimenez might be the more prolific of the two, but Jota is a better all-round forward. In fact, it could be argued that the 23-year-old is one of the best all-around forwards currently playing in the Premier League. He boasts many edges to his game and can be used in a number of different ways.
Jota is a strong dribbler, averaging 2.2 per game. Only Adama Traore has averaged more dribbles for Wolves this season. The Portuguese forward is energetic, but good with the ball at his feet. He is dispossessed just 1.6 times per game, less than Jimenez’s average of 1.9 per game. Jota would satisfy Guardiola in this regard.
Capable of playing on the left and in behind a central striker, Jota has a versatility that Jimenez does not. He might not be so comfortable as the central striker in a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system, but as a secondary striker or supporting forward Jota is as good as anyone in the Premier League at this moment.
City find themselves approaching a crossroads with regards to their attacking options. Sergio Aguero is a bona fide club legend and still their main man in the final third. But with the Argentine now into his thirties, City must look to the future. They need a succession plan for when Aguero leaves, whenever that day comes.
Finding the right player to succeed Aguero might take time, though, and so Guardiola will need a way to prolong the Argentine’s elite level career. This is where Jota could be of great use. He could do a lot of the leg work for Aguero in much the same way he does for Jimenez at Wolves. Jota is a space-filler and there might be an increasing amount of space around Aguero to fill as he enters the twilight of his career.
Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling have been deployed as Guardiola’s first choice on the left and right wing this season with Leroy Sane missing the majority of the campaign through injury. Both have a tendency to cut inside off the flanks to link up with Aguero, with Kevin de Bruyne also a supporting force behind the Argentine.
The addition of Jota, who at the age of 23 is only likely to improve further, to the Manchester City squad would only strengthen this support system until a long term replacement for Aguero can be found. He is a player in the Guardiola mould and would help him bridge the generational gap his team is quickly approaching.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--All the rules in place for anyone heading to the tip in lockdown

Guidance has been released for people wanting to visit the tip during lockdown .
Most of the recycling centres across Greater Manchester re-opened this weekend .
However some are only open at weekends whilst others have varied opening times .
And there are a strict set of rules in place for anyone who does have rubbish to dispose of .
Waste bosses are asking people to only visit if they really need to .
They say if they are able to and it is safe to do so people should store their rubbish and wait for their next bin collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you need to visit the tip , then you can only take black bagged waste that you normally put in your general waste bin .
Other waste will not not accepted .
To prevent long queues building up an odd and even number plate system is in place .
You can only visit individual recycling centres on certain days depending on whether the last number on the registration plate of the car you will be visiting in is odd or even .
Strict social distancing measures will be in place at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Greater Manchester have issued the following guidance to residents : • None Do not visit if you are in self-isolation or have COVID-19 symptoms • None If you do visit , stay two metres , or six feet , away from others at all times • None Only cars and small vans can visit – no transit type vans or vehicles with trailers are allowed • None There is no pedestrian access • None Only visit on the appropriate day depending on your registration plate .
You can find out when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Queuing outside recycling centres will be restricted and you may be asked to leave and return at a later time if it is deemed to be too busy • None Please ensure you don ’ t block access for other road users • None Take a proof of address ( either printed or online ) such as your most recent council tax bill or utility bill – gas , electric or landline telephone relating to the property where the waste is from .
Mobile phone bills and driver ’ s licence are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the vehicle , only one person can leave the vehicle • None Staff will not be able to help you unload your vehicle Bosses had previously announced that centres in Rochdale would reopen on May 2 , but decided to extend the plans after government guidance on the issue was updated .
It also follows a reported increase in fly-tipping during the period the tips were closed .
Cemetery Road , Radcliffe : Monday to Friday 9am-3pm , Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm Centres not listed will remain closed until further @ @

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Guidance has been released for people wanting to visit the tip during lockdown.
Most of the recycling centres across Greater Manchester re-opened this weekend.
However some are only open at weekends whilst others have varied opening times.
And there are a strict set of rules in place for anyone who does have rubbish to dispose of.
Waste bosses are asking people to only visit if they really need to.
(Image: PA)
They say if they are able to and it is safe to do so people should store their rubbish and wait for their next bin collection day.
If that's not possible and you need to visit the tip, then you can only take black bagged waste that you normally put in your general waste bin.
Other waste will not not accepted.
To prevent long queues building up an odd and even number plate system is in place.
You can only visit individual recycling centres on certain days depending on whether the last number on the registration plate of the car you will be visiting in is odd or even.
(Image: PA)
Strict social distancing measures will be in place at the tip when people visit.
And Recycle for Greater Manchester have issued the following guidance to residents:
Do not visit if you are in self-isolation or have COVID-19 symptoms
If you do visit, stay two metres, or six feet, away from others at all times
Only cars and small vans can visit – no transit type vans or vehicles with trailers are allowed
There is no pedestrian access
Only visit on the appropriate day depending on your registration plate. You can find out when you are permitted to visit here
Queuing outside recycling centres will be restricted and you may be asked to leave and return at a later time if it is deemed to be too busy
Please ensure you don’t block access for other road users
Take a proof of address (either printed or online) such as your most recent council tax bill or utility bill – gas, electric or landline telephone relating to the property where the waste is from. Mobile phone bills and driver’s licence are not accepted
If there are passengers in the vehicle, only one person can leave the vehicle
Staff will not be able to help you unload your vehicle
(Image: PA)
Bosses had previously announced that centres in Rochdale would reopen on May 2, but decided to extend the plans after government guidance on the issue was updated.
It also follows a reported increase in fly-tipping during the period the tips were closed.
Greater Manchester Recycling Centre opening times:
Bolton
Salford Road: Open Saturday 8am-6pm and Sunday 10-4pm
Hurstwood Court, Raikes Lane: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Bury
Cemetery Road, Radcliffe: Monday to Friday 9am-3pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 6pm
Manchester
Longley Lane, Sharston: Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm
Sandfold Lane, Manchester: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Reliance Street, Manchester: Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm
Oldham
Arkwright Street, Oldham: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Rochdale
Chichester Street: Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm
Spring Vale, Middleton: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Salford
Lumns Lane, Clifton: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Boysnope Wharf, Irlam: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Cobden Street, Salford: Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm
Stockport
Adswood Road, Cheadle Hulme: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Bredbury Parkway, Bredbury: Saturday and Sunday 8am-6pm
Tameside
Bayley Street, Stalybridge: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Trafford
Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham: Monday to Sunday 8am-6pm
Centres not listed will remain closed until further notice.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-04--Ward clerk in recovery from COVID-19 applauded by colleagues as she leaves ICU

A ward clerk in recovery from coronavirus was applauded by her colleagues as she left the critical care unit at a hospital in Stockport .
The touching moment was captured in a video filmed at Stepping Hill Hospital .
The footage shows Jeanette Prunty , who has worked as a ward clerk at the hospital for over 11 years , being discharged from ICU .
Her colleagues can be seen cheering and clapping for her as she is moved into the hospital 's new high acuity care area .
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust said staff were 'overjoyed ' to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovery ' .
She was described as being 'very poorly ' with COVID-19 .
In a post on Facebook , the trust said : `` Staff overjoyed to see their friend and colleague Jeanette Prunty on the road to recovery from Covid19 .
`` Jeanette , a ward clerk on Ward D4 who has been with the trust for over 11 years , had been very poorly with coronavirus but is now ready to leave Critical Care for recovery on our new High Acuity Care Area .
`` Beautiful and inspiring to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her further recovery . ''
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust said as of April 22 it had discharged 156 coronavirus patients .
The total number of coronavirus deaths in our region 's hospitals now stands at 1,382 .
NHS trusts in Greater Manchester today ( Monday ) confirmed 16 more patients have died in their hospitals , compared to 15 in the previous 24-hour period .
This reflects a general downward trend with a fall in the number of deaths recorded in each of the last five days .
However , experts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caution as there are fewer NHS staff working at weekends and so fewer deaths tend to be recorded .

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A ward clerk in recovery from coronavirus was applauded by her colleagues as she left the critical care unit at a hospital in Stockport.
The touching moment was captured in a video filmed at Stepping Hill Hospital.
The footage shows Jeanette Prunty, who has worked as a ward clerk at the hospital for over 11 years, being discharged from ICU.
Her colleagues can be seen cheering and clapping for her as she is moved into the hospital's new high acuity care area.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust said staff were 'overjoyed' to see their friend Jeanette 'on the road to recovery'.
(Image: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust)
She was described as being 'very poorly' with COVID-19.
In a post on Facebook, the trust said: "Staff overjoyed to see their friend and colleague Jeanette Prunty on the road to recovery from Covid19.
"Jeanette, a ward clerk on Ward D4 who has been with the trust for over 11 years, had been very poorly with coronavirus but is now ready to leave Critical Care for recovery on our new High Acuity Care Area.
"Beautiful and inspiring to see.
(Image: Copyright Unknown)
"We all wish Jeanette well on her further recovery."
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust said as of April 22 it had discharged 156 coronavirus patients.
The total number of coronavirus deaths in our region's hospitals now stands at 1,382.
NHS trusts in Greater Manchester today (Monday) confirmed 16 more patients have died in their hospitals, compared to 15 in the previous 24-hour period.
This reflects a general downward trend with a fall in the number of deaths recorded in each of the last five days.
However, experts and politicians say figures must be treated with caution as there are fewer NHS staff working at weekends and so fewer deaths tend to be recorded.