themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--What children can and can't do in self-isolation in official government advice

Children should not be playing out in groups or joining in team games during the coronavirus pandemic , says the government .
The government has released new advice on keeping youngsters safe and stopping the spread of the disease among communities .
Speaking at today 's Prime Minister 's briefing Dr Jenny Harries , deputy chief medical officer for England , explained the restrictions that people should be placing on their own families .
While it 's fine for siblings to play together in the home environment , she said , people need to be reducing social interaction with others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's OK for them to play together within the home environment , '' she said .
`` They can kick a ball around in the garden , we 're not asking people not to go outside .
`` But if you go outside , go in a way which reduces social contact . ''
She said that while it would not be safe for children to all be going out alone 'for a solitary walk across the park ' , they could go with supervision , or children could buddy up in pairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but keep two metres apart .
`` We would encourage that , '' said Dr Harries .
`` But they should make sure they hang onto their own bike and equipment and wash their hands after . ''
She added : `` We want children to be exercising , but to do so not in groups .
`` With team games for example , it 's not just the game that can be problematic - we would not encourage those - but it 's the social interaction around it .
`` If everybody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a good thing to do .
Exercising is fine but cut down on social interactions . ''

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Children should not be playing out in groups or joining in team games during the coronavirus pandemic, says the government.
The government has released new advice on keeping youngsters safe and stopping the spread of the disease among communities.
Speaking at today's Prime Minister's briefing Dr Jenny Harries, deputy chief medical officer for England, explained the restrictions that people should be placing on their own families.
While it's fine for siblings to play together in the home environment, she said, people need to be reducing social interaction with others.
"With household groups, it's OK for them to play together within the home environment," she said.
(Image: PA)
"They can kick a ball around in the garden, we're not asking people not to go outside.
"But if you go outside, go in a way which reduces social contact."
She said that while it would not be safe for children to all be going out alone 'for a solitary walk across the park', they could go with supervision, or children could buddy up in pairs for a bike ride for example, but keep two metres apart.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"We would encourage that," said Dr Harries.
"But they should make sure they hang onto their own bike and equipment and wash their hands after."
She added: "We want children to be exercising, but to do so not in groups.
"With team games for example, it's not just the game that can be problematic - we would not encourage those - but it's the social interaction around it.
"If everybody shared cars, that's also not a good thing to do. Exercising is fine but cut down on social interactions."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Virtual schools and all the other ways empty buildings could be used

Libraries in Wigan could be repurposed into virtual schools or learning areas when schools close due to the coronavirus , Wigan ’ s chief executive has said .
As stricter measures are put in place across the UK in a bid to tackle the spread of Covid-19 , Wigan council has laid out its plans to keep town hall services ticking along in the coming months .
The chief executive and council leader told the Local Democracy Reporting Service in a briefing yesterday that they will make use of their network of volunteers as they try to keep services afloat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents aren ’ t cut off from their communities .
But they called for urgent clarity from the government on funding – warning that they are fearful about cash flow – as well as a release of protective equipment for social care staff , which leaders in Wigan say is being stockpiled .
Looking at their own plans , leaders said they could end up using libraries – which have been closed today – as makeshift virtual schools for children of key workers .
Speaking yesterday afternoon – ahead of Boris Johnson ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would close from Monday , except to children of key workers – chief executive Alison McKenzie-Folan said that some council buildings could be repurposed .
She said : “ Longer-term , depending on how this goes , it may be that we could repurpose those facilities for other things .
“ So if we need to look after young children because children can ’ t go back to school , and they ’ re the children of the NHS or emergency services or even some of our critical services and social care , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of those facilities into virtual schools or virtual learning areas , or anything else that the community needs .
So , that ’ s good that we ’ ve got the flexibility to do something else with that asset for the place .
“ At the moment , we ’ re not saying ‘ they ’ re all changing into something else ’ .
But we would potentially think about a different use for that facility over time , if that happens , ” she said .
Wigan announced today that while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , residents will still be able to access eMagazines online and no fines will be applied for unreturned books during this period .
The Fire Within exhibition in the Galleries shopping centre is also closed .
Council advice services at Wigan and Leigh Life Centres will remain in operation .
But council leader David Molyneux said that the VE celebrations in May are likely to be cancelled .
Some councils across Greater Manchester have seen bin collections reduced since the coronavirus outbreak , but leaders said yesterday that there are no plans to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the caveat that information and guidance from government is changing on a daily basis .
Instead , plans to roll out a ‘ cleaner , greener ’ package across the town – which would have seen new benches , new bin installations and deep cleans in the borough ’ s centres – have been put on hold , with resources redirected to maintaining the bin collection schedule .
Council leader David Molyneux said : “ I want to make sure we ’ ve got the staff to deliver the frontline services – bin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that.
” Some areas in Greater Manchester have stressed fears about staff shortages in the care sector .
Wigan ’ s leaders said this isn ’ t an area that ’ s been flagged as a major concern for them – although funding in the sector has been a long-term concern for local councils nationally .
But they did say they are concerned about protective equipment for those staff .
Between 500 and 1000 people work in the sector in Wigan and while they currently have the equipment they need , council staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term case , if equipment isn ’ t released to local authorities soon .
Council leader Molyneux said : “ The government have said they ’ ve got masses stockpiled – masks and other protective clothing which needs not to be stockpiled , it needs to be distributed to the frontline now .
I think the closer you get to the predicted peak that the gov is talking about , you need to make sure that is available before we go into that.
” At the town hall itself , non-essential council meetings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told to work from home , when possible .
The borough has seen four confirmed cases of Covid-19 and a drive-thru test has been set up at Leigh Infirmary – although the NHS trust confirmed that it ’ s only being used in cases that are considered to be ‘ clinically appropriate ’ .
And as more people begin to self-isolate , town hall bosses said they would be turning to volunteers to make sure that their vulnerable populations aren ’ t left alone .
Through existing groups – such as the Wigan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be linking in with volunteers who can do shopping for those self-isolating , making telephone calls to make sure residents aren ’ t lonely .
The town hall is also preparing a communication plan for the most vulnerable residents to ensure they are getting the help they need .
Council leaders across the region will start a weekly phone call where ideas will be shared and the potential for joint working could be explored .
And council leader Molyneux also suggested that local authorities could see additional support from blue light services in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ The fire brigade , for example , might be a resource where we come more into delivering services other than putting out fires… it ’ s something that we ’ re ready to coordinate.
” While there are a myriad services to think about in unprecedented times for local authorities across the country , town hall bosses said their biggest concern at the moment is funding .
In a statement earlier this week , councillor Molyneux said that , along with other Greater Manchester boroughs , the town hall is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ budget decisions on business support and relaxation of a range of costs and requirements And in yesterday ’ s briefing , he said : “ Local government has to play a major part in what is being delivered here and we ’ ve got to make sure we ’ ve got the finance and the back-up to do it .
It ’ s not just about saying nice words , it ’ s about the delivery of it .
I think that ’ s important to local authorities and to businesses alike .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ day , we ’ ll come through this and we ’ ve got to make sure that when we come through , businesses still have the resilience to deliver what we need it to deliver ” .
Chief executive McKenzie-Folan added : “ Business rates , there ’ s a safety net to that figure but until that money comes to local authorities we ’ re unable to administer it .
So it ’ d give us a cash flow problem – we could be talking significant numbers of millions of pounds of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t come fairly quickly .
“ We get top-up grants monthly , if we don ’ t get those now upfront , again , it will cause some cash flow problems – and there ’ s already pressure on adult social care and children ’ s services nationally .
It ’ s that on top of what ’ s hitting us now that ’ s a double whammy , ” she said .

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Libraries in Wigan could be repurposed into virtual schools or learning areas when schools close due to the coronavirus, Wigan’s chief executive has said.
As stricter measures are put in place across the UK in a bid to tackle the spread of Covid-19, Wigan council has laid out its plans to keep town hall services ticking along in the coming months.
The chief executive and council leader told the Local Democracy Reporting Service in a briefing yesterday that they will make use of their network of volunteers as they try to keep services afloat – and ensure that the most vulnerable residents aren’t cut off from their communities.
But they called for urgent clarity from the government on funding – warning that they are fearful about cash flow – as well as a release of protective equipment for social care staff, which leaders in Wigan say is being stockpiled.
Looking at their own plans, leaders said they could end up using libraries – which have been closed today – as makeshift virtual schools for children of key workers.
Speaking yesterday afternoon – ahead of Boris Johnson’s announcement that all schools in England would close from Monday, except to children of key workers – chief executive Alison McKenzie-Folan said that some council buildings could be repurposed.
She said: “Longer-term, depending on how this goes, it may be that we could repurpose those facilities for other things.
“So if we need to look after young children because children can’t go back to school, and they’re the children of the NHS or emergency services or even some of our critical services and social care, there might be the ability to repurpose some of those facilities into virtual schools or virtual learning areas, or anything else that the community needs. So, that’s good that we’ve got the flexibility to do something else with that asset for the place.
“At the moment, we’re not saying ‘they’re all changing into something else’. But we would potentially think about a different use for that facility over time, if that happens,” she said.
Wigan announced today that while its libraries will close to the public, residents will still be able to access eMagazines online and no fines will be applied for unreturned books during this period. The Fire Within exhibition in the Galleries shopping centre is also closed.
Council advice services at Wigan and Leigh Life Centres will remain in operation. But council leader David Molyneux said that the VE celebrations in May are likely to be cancelled.
Some councils across Greater Manchester have seen bin collections reduced since the coronavirus outbreak, but leaders said yesterday that there are no plans to do the same in Wigan – with the caveat that information and guidance from government is changing on a daily basis.
Instead, plans to roll out a ‘cleaner, greener’ package across the town – which would have seen new benches, new bin installations and deep cleans in the borough’s centres – have been put on hold, with resources redirected to maintaining the bin collection schedule.
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Council leader David Molyneux said: “I want to make sure we’ve got the staff to deliver the frontline services – bin collection is obviously a big part of that.”
Some areas in Greater Manchester have stressed fears about staff shortages in the care sector. Wigan’s leaders said this isn’t an area that’s been flagged as a major concern for them – although funding in the sector has been a long-term concern for local councils nationally.
But they did say they are concerned about protective equipment for those staff. Between 500 and 1000 people work in the sector in Wigan and while they currently have the equipment they need, council staff fear that this might not be the long-term case, if equipment isn’t released to local authorities soon.
Council leader Molyneux said: “The government have said they’ve got masses stockpiled – masks and other protective clothing which needs not to be stockpiled, it needs to be distributed to the frontline now. I think the closer you get to the predicted peak that the gov is talking about, you need to make sure that is available before we go into that.”
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At the town hall itself, non-essential council meetings have been cancelled and staff are being told to work from home, when possible.
The borough has seen four confirmed cases of Covid-19 and a drive-thru test has been set up at Leigh Infirmary – although the NHS trust confirmed that it’s only being used in cases that are considered to be ‘clinically appropriate’.
And as more people begin to self-isolate, town hall bosses said they would be turning to volunteers to make sure that their vulnerable populations aren’t left alone.
Through existing groups – such as the Wigan Borough Community Partnership – the council will be linking in with volunteers who can do shopping for those self-isolating, making telephone calls to make sure residents aren’t lonely.
The town hall is also preparing a communication plan for the most vulnerable residents to ensure they are getting the help they need.
Council leaders across the region will start a weekly phone call where ideas will be shared and the potential for joint working could be explored.
And council leader Molyneux also suggested that local authorities could see additional support from blue light services in the coming weeks and months.
He said: “The fire brigade, for example, might be a resource where we come more into delivering services other than putting out fires… it’s something that we’re ready to coordinate.”
While there are a myriad services to think about in unprecedented times for local authorities across the country, town hall bosses said their biggest concern at the moment is funding.
In a statement earlier this week, councillor Molyneux said that, along with other Greater Manchester boroughs, the town hall is lobbying government for rapid implementation of Covid-19 budget decisions on business support and relaxation of a range of costs and requirements
And in yesterday’s briefing, he said: “Local government has to play a major part in what is being delivered here and we’ve got to make sure we’ve got the finance and the back-up to do it. It’s not just about saying nice words, it’s about the delivery of it. I think that’s important to local authorities and to businesses alike.
“Because at the end of the day, we’ll come through this and we’ve got to make sure that when we come through, businesses still have the resilience to deliver what we need it to deliver”.
Chief executive McKenzie-Folan added: “Business rates, there’s a safety net to that figure but until that money comes to local authorities we’re unable to administer it. So it’d give us a cash flow problem – we could be talking significant numbers of millions of pounds of cash flow problems if that money doesn’t come fairly quickly.
“We get top-up grants monthly, if we don’t get those now upfront, again, it will cause some cash flow problems – and there’s already pressure on adult social care and children’s services nationally. It’s that on top of what’s hitting us now that’s a double whammy,” she said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Teen 'could have died' after being repeatedly kicked in throat on night out

A teenager who was repeatedly kicked in the throat while on a night out in Bolton said he “ could have died ” in the brutal attack .
Ryan Elding was enjoying a night in the Level nightclub in Mawdsley Street when he decided to go elsewhere .
The 18-year-old said he was walking on Bradshawgate when he saw a group of men arguing outside a nearby pub .
The Bolton College student said he approached the group and tried to diffuse the situation before being punched to the ground .
The teen said he was kicked in the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
The thugs then stole his belt , passport , phone and wallet as he lay on the floor .
Ryan , who lives in Farnworth , said : “ I saw an argument and the next minute I was on the floor being kicked in the head , face and throat .
“ They wait for young lads to come out so they can attack them .
I felt I was an easy target because I was quite drunk at the time .
“ It was one of those moments where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was intense .
It could have killed me if they got any closer to my throat .
“ Kicking me there , it ’ s serious .
“ I ’ ve got to say , it ’ s woken me up to how lads are being treated .
It ’ s leaving us to the point where we ’ re vulnerable and it ’ s making people afraid to go out.
” The mathematics student was left with bruising to his throat as a result of the attack .
He says more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being violently assaulted on nights out .
He continued : “ It 's really frustrated me .
It 's a time for me to go and enjoy myself , not a time for me to go out and get robbed.
” Greater Manchester Police confirmed they received a call reporting a robbery on Bradshawgate in the early hours on Sunday , March 8 .
No arrests have been made .
Anyone who thinks they have any information regarding the attack are urged to contact Greater Manchester Police using the non-emergency number 101 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 0800 555 111 .

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A teenager who was repeatedly kicked in the throat while on a night out in Bolton said he “could have died” in the brutal attack.
Ryan Elding was enjoying a night in the Level nightclub in Mawdsley Street when he decided to go elsewhere.
The 18-year-old said he was walking on Bradshawgate when he saw a group of men arguing outside a nearby pub.
The Bolton College student said he approached the group and tried to diffuse the situation before being punched to the ground.
The teen said he was kicked in the head, face and throat before he blacked out.
(Image: Ryan Elding)
The thugs then stole his belt, passport, phone and wallet as he lay on the floor.
Ryan, who lives in Farnworth, said: “I saw an argument and the next minute I was on the floor being kicked in the head, face and throat.
“They wait for young lads to come out so they can attack them. I felt I was an easy target because I was quite drunk at the time.
“It was one of those moments where it was flashing before me.
“It was intense. It could have killed me if they got any closer to my throat.
“Kicking me there, it’s serious.
“I’ve got to say, it’s woken me up to how lads are being treated. It’s leaving us to the point where we’re vulnerable and it’s making people afraid to go out.”
The mathematics student was left with bruising to his throat as a result of the attack.
He says more needs to be done to stop others being violently assaulted on nights out.
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He continued: “It's really frustrated me. It's a time for me to go and enjoy myself, not a time for me to go out and get robbed.”
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they received a call reporting a robbery on Bradshawgate in the early hours on Sunday, March 8.
No arrests have been made.
Anyone who thinks they have any information regarding the attack are urged to contact Greater Manchester Police using the non-emergency number 101.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Rio Ferdinand tells Man Utd which transfer to prioritise in summer window

Rio Ferdinand has named his preference between Manchester United transfer targets Jack Grealish and James Maddison .
Both players are under consideration by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they fit the profile of player the United boss wants to bring to Old Trafford to continue his rebuild .
Maddison has fired Leicester to third in the Premier League table this season while Grealish has been Villa 's star performer in their battle against relegation .
The Reds are expected to sign just one of the two playmakers at the end of the season and Ferdinand believes United would be better off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Grealish has netted seven goals and registered six assists in 26 league appearances this season .
`` Grealish or Maddison ?
That ’ s a good question , '' he said during a Q & A on Instagram .
`` They ’ re both flying , both done unbelievably well over the last year .
They ’ re very different players .
`` Maddison is someone who can get the ball , he can pop it about .
He gets goals , gets assists , sets up chances , he ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create things .
Very good footballer .
I like him .
`` Grealish does all of that but he has one thing over all these players we talk about in this position for England like Dele Alli , Maddison , Mason Mount in that position , that attacking… that can play off the striker , that can play as an attacking midfielder .
`` Grealish can take people on .
Grealish gets the ball , he can manipulate the ball , draw players to him… draw one/two players to him leaving space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s what I like about Grealish .
He ’ s got that bit of arrogance as well .
Knows he ’ s a good player that ’ s producing .
`` He just edges it for me . ''

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Rio Ferdinand has named his preference between Manchester United transfer targets Jack Grealish and James Maddison.
Both players are under consideration by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they fit the profile of player the United boss wants to bring to Old Trafford to continue his rebuild.
Maddison has fired Leicester to third in the Premier League table this season while Grealish has been Villa's star performer in their battle against relegation.
The Reds are expected to sign just one of the two playmakers at the end of the season and Ferdinand believes United would be better off making a move for the Villa captain.
Grealish has netted seven goals and registered six assists in 26 league appearances this season.
"Grealish or Maddison? That’s a good question," he said during a Q&A on Instagram. "They’re both flying, both done unbelievably well over the last year. They’re very different players.
"Maddison is someone who can get the ball, he can pop it about. He gets goals, gets assists, sets up chances, he’s sharp, he gets in good positions to create things. Very good footballer. I like him.
"Grealish does all of that but he has one thing over all these players we talk about in this position for England like Dele Alli, Maddison, Mason Mount in that position, that attacking… that can play off the striker, that can play as an attacking midfielder.
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"Grealish can take people on. Grealish gets the ball, he can manipulate the ball, draw players to him… draw one/two players to him leaving space for someone else.
"That’s what I like about Grealish. He’s got that bit of arrogance as well. Knows he’s a good player that’s producing.
"He just edges it for me."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Bellingham to Man Utd links: Birmingham stance, price tag

Manchester United are hoping to win the race to sign sought-after teenager Jude Bellingham .
The Birmingham City starlet is being tracked by a host of Europe ’ s top clubs with United and Borussia Dortmund believed to be frontrunners for his signature .
Bellingham won ’ t celebrate his 17th birthday until June but he ’ s already made 32 appearances in the Championship , 25 of which have been starts .
He ’ s excelled in central midfield , wide and playing further forward under Birmingham head coach Pep Clotet .
United are so intent on beating off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recently invited him and his parents to Carrington for a tour of the club ’ s training facilities .
But will that be enough ?
Here ’ s what we know so far .
In addition to United and Dortmund , Manchester City , Chelsea , Liverpool , Barcelona , Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have all been credited with an interest .
Put simply , Bellingham is nailed on to join a top club this summer .
Various claims have emerged elsewhere over the past few months with Dortmund reported to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What have Birmingham said ?
Bellingham 's future is set to be resolved this summer where he ’ s expected to seal a move away from his boyhood club .
Blues sold Che Adams to Southampton for £15million last year - the biggest sale in their history - but the fee for Bellingham will dwarf that .
Until that day comes , Clotet has asked Bellingham to keep focusing on life at St Andrew ’ s .
“ I always thought he is very mature and very focused – but he has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent press conference .
“ Because he can not be thinking about other things than Birmingham City – and I am sure he is only thinking about Birmingham City .
“ That ’ s the feeling I get from him , when I speak to him and work with him . ''
How much is he worth ?
The £30million United paid Everton to sign 18-year-old Wayne Rooney in 2004 remains the biggest fee ever paid for a British teenager .
Clubs are expected to exceed that figure for Bellingham this summer .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ just over £10million - but he could be bought for as much as five times that .

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Manchester United are hoping to win the race to sign sought-after teenager Jude Bellingham.
The Birmingham City starlet is being tracked by a host of Europe’s top clubs with United and Borussia Dortmund believed to be frontrunners for his signature.
Bellingham won’t celebrate his 17th birthday until June but he’s already made 32 appearances in the Championship, 25 of which have been starts.
He’s excelled in central midfield, wide and playing further forward under Birmingham head coach Pep Clotet.
United are so intent on beating off the competition to sign Bellingham that they recently invited him and his parents to Carrington for a tour of the club’s training facilities.
But will that be enough? Here’s what we know so far.
Who’s interested?
In addition to United and Dortmund, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have all been credited with an interest. Put simply, Bellingham is nailed on to join a top club this summer.
Various claims have emerged elsewhere over the past few months with Dortmund reported to have agreed a fee at one stage.
(Image: 2019 Getty Images)
What have Birmingham said?
Bellingham's future is set to be resolved this summer where he’s expected to seal a move away from his boyhood club.
Blues sold Che Adams to Southampton for £15million last year - the biggest sale in their history - but the fee for Bellingham will dwarf that.
Until that day comes, Clotet has asked Bellingham to keep focusing on life at St Andrew’s.
“I always thought he is very mature and very focused – but he has to be,” Clotet said in a recent press conference.
“Because he cannot be thinking about other things than Birmingham City – and I am sure he is only thinking about Birmingham City.
“That’s the feeling I get from him, when I speak to him and work with him."
How much is he worth?
The £30million United paid Everton to sign 18-year-old Wayne Rooney in 2004 remains the biggest fee ever paid for a British teenager.
Clubs are expected to exceed that figure for Bellingham this summer.
Popular transfer website transfermarkt values Bellingham at just over £10million - but he could be bought for as much as five times that.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Man City might have to change their recruitment plans during football shutdown

Over the last few years Manchester City have embraced the data revolution in football and that may help to give them a head start in what could be an unprecedented and unknown transfer window .
With the window theoretically set to open in a couple of months , now is around the time City ’ s army of scouts would be getting eyes on a top target once again , making sure they fit the mould of a Pep Guardiola signing .
Guardiola knows what he wants from a footballer , those standards to fit into his particular style can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a transfer point of view .
He knows what he wants , but getting it can be difficult given a fairly limited number of players to target .
This summer was likely to be a busy one for City , with a juvenation of Guardiola ’ s squad on the cards , but with football on lockdown the picture has changed for many clubs .
It presents a unique problem ahead of the next transfer window .
For now City ’ s recruitment team will be in front of laptops at home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and going back through old fixtures , looking for new targets to consider or fresh insight into players high up on Guardiola ’ s wishlist .
City might have to take a forensic approach this summer with no games to attend for now .
Omar Chaudhuri , head of football intelligence at 21st Club , a consultancy that works with many top sides across the continent , explains how clubs are trying to get by with football on hold while the continent battles the coronavirus .
“ The clubs that we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of video scouting and essentially having their scouts sit at home and watch games on video , which I think for a lot of scouts is a big change of working pattern for sure , ” he said .
“ I ’ m sure a lot of them are yearning to be back at stadiums .
Clubs with scouting teams are setting up structures about what games they should be watching , what type of games they should be going back through.
” City have something of an advantage when it comes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Through the City Football Group they have access to clubs across the world , working together to try and find an advantage in a sport where there are almost no secrets anymore .
While that might not help them in strengthening the first team this summer , it could be a boost further down the structure .
“ I think it probably does help to a degree .
With Man City they ’ re the pinnacle club , they won ’ t be recruiting directly to the first team from the markets their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chaudhuri.
“ When it comes to the younger age groups and the talent transfer , that ’ s going to become a bigger issue post-Brexit with players losing access of players 16 to 18 in Europe , so being able to identify your 18 to 21-year-olds in foreign leagues is going to become even more important for teams , so Man City might be well positioned in that space with their teams all over the world.
” For now the challenge will be to find players capable of strengthening Guardiola ’ s side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ haven ’ t seen them as much as they would have liked .
Every top club has access to the same footage and the almost identical data , but finding an edge in how you use it is what sets the best apart .
An ability to embrace data and know what you ’ re looking for has helped Liverpool , with Fenway Sports Group transporting baseball ’ s analytic approach to football , with limited success at first , but it ’ s an approach that has proved increasingly successful recently .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the top clubs have the smallest pool to recruit from , as they ’ re only looking at elite players , but they have the most resources to look at those players , ” said Chaudhuri .
“ One of the things we ’ ve seen is that there are some top clubs who have invested heavily in analytics , Liverpool have been written about quite widely around their data side .
I ’ ve no doubt their data science team played a big role in that [ success ] , in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to get there .
“ So although there ’ s this limited pool of elite talent there ’ s still variation within that and still different levels of value for money within that so data can still help you get an edge even when it seems like there ’ s a fairly small pool of players you ’ re looking at.
” Chaudhuri believes football ’ s lockdown could be a time for clubs to take stock of their own ability to use data , trying to find new metrics and methods to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But will the enforced shutdown of the game as Europe battles to beat the coronavirus have an effect on the next transfer window ?
Chaudhuri thinks it ’ s inevitable , in some way .
“ I think clubs are always nervous about the amount of information they have on a player , they always want more , they always want to have a little bit extra to derisk it , ” he added .
“ When we ’ ve looked at transfers , if you take playing minutes as a measure of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fail .
“ That can be down to any number of reasons , with players not settling or not fitting in with the team , but it can also be down to poor talent ID and clubs are always going to be wrestling with that .
“ I think it ’ s almost a case of sucking it up and getting on with it .
At least everyone is in the same boat and nobody has a competitive advantage or disadvantage through this process .
”

Over the last few years Manchester City have embraced the data revolution in football and that may help to give them a head start in what could be an unprecedented and unknown transfer window.
With the window theoretically set to open in a couple of months, now is around the time City’s army of scouts would be getting eyes on a top target once again, making sure they fit the mould of a Pep Guardiola signing.
Guardiola knows what he wants from a footballer, those standards to fit into his particular style can be both a blessing and a curse from a transfer point of view. He knows what he wants, but getting it can be difficult given a fairly limited number of players to target.
This summer was likely to be a busy one for City, with a juvenation of Guardiola’s squad on the cards, but with football on lockdown the picture has changed for many clubs. It presents a unique problem ahead of the next transfer window.
For now City’s recruitment team will be in front of laptops at home, mining the data they have built up and going back through old fixtures, looking for new targets to consider or fresh insight into players high up on Guardiola’s wishlist.
City might have to take a forensic approach this summer with no games to attend for now.
Omar Chaudhuri, head of football intelligence at 21st Club, a consultancy that works with many top sides across the continent, explains how clubs are trying to get by with football on hold while the continent battles the coronavirus.
“The clubs that we’ve spoken to are doing a lot of video scouting and essentially having their scouts sit at home and watch games on video, which I think for a lot of scouts is a big change of working pattern for sure,” he said.
“I’m sure a lot of them are yearning to be back at stadiums. Clubs with scouting teams are setting up structures about what games they should be watching, what type of games they should be going back through.”
City have something of an advantage when it comes to the rise of data in football. Through the City Football Group they have access to clubs across the world, working together to try and find an advantage in a sport where there are almost no secrets anymore.
While that might not help them in strengthening the first team this summer, it could be a boost further down the structure.
“I think it probably does help to a degree. With Man City they’re the pinnacle club, they won’t be recruiting directly to the first team from the markets their other clubs are in,” said Chaudhuri.“When it comes to the younger age groups and the talent transfer, that’s going to become a bigger issue post-Brexit with players losing access of players 16 to 18 in Europe, so being able to identify your 18 to 21-year-olds in foreign leagues is going to become even more important for teams, so Man City might be well positioned in that space with their teams all over the world.”
For now the challenge will be to find players capable of strengthening Guardiola’s side, even if City’s scouts haven’t seen them as much as they would have liked.
Every top club has access to the same footage and the almost identical data, but finding an edge in how you use it is what sets the best apart.
An ability to embrace data and know what you’re looking for has helped Liverpool, with Fenway Sports Group transporting baseball’s analytic approach to football, with limited success at first, but it’s an approach that has proved increasingly successful recently.
“The perverse thing about football is that the top clubs have the smallest pool to recruit from, as they’re only looking at elite players, but they have the most resources to look at those players,” said Chaudhuri.
“One of the things we’ve seen is that there are some top clubs who have invested heavily in analytics, Liverpool have been written about quite widely around their data side. I’ve no doubt their data science team played a big role in that [success], in helping identify players that have enabled them to get there.
“So although there’s this limited pool of elite talent there’s still variation within that and still different levels of value for money within that so data can still help you get an edge even when it seems like there’s a fairly small pool of players you’re looking at.”
Chaudhuri believes football’s lockdown could be a time for clubs to take stock of their own ability to use data, trying to find new metrics and methods to gain an edge on their rivals.
But will the enforced shutdown of the game as Europe battles to beat the coronavirus have an effect on the next transfer window? Chaudhuri thinks it’s inevitable, in some way.
“I think clubs are always nervous about the amount of information they have on a player, they always want more, they always want to have a little bit extra to derisk it,” he added.
“When we’ve looked at transfers, if you take playing minutes as a measure of success then roughly 50% of transfers fail.
“That can be down to any number of reasons, with players not settling or not fitting in with the team, but it can also be down to poor talent ID and clubs are always going to be wrestling with that.
“I think it’s almost a case of sucking it up and getting on with it. At least everyone is in the same boat and nobody has a competitive advantage or disadvantage through this process.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Stay stocked up without stockpiling with these clever food storage hacks

The outbreak of COVID-19 and the possibility of a two-week self-isolation period has prompted a surge of panic buying across the UK .
Supermarkets have reported shortages of everyday food products including bread , milk and dried pasta - and now many shops are limited purchases to four items per customer .
In a bid to help the more vulnerable shoppers , some big brand stores have also introduced an elderly-only hour at the start of the working day .
And several 24-hour supermarkets have reduced their opening hours to restock goods ready for the following day .
But there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can do to reduce the need to stockpile masses of goods .
Whether it ’ s learning better techniques on how to store our food , understanding what healthy portion sizes are or preparing emergency meals while we ’ re fit and well - our small actions can make a big difference .
Here ’ s a roundup of top tips and tricks on cleverly storing food amid the coronavirus outbreak .
Freeze milk in ice cube trays for tea and coffee According to eatbydate.com , fresh milk can be frozen for three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and colour of the milk may change once thawed , it is still safe for consumption .
Pour your milk into ice cube trays and when frozen transfer the milk cubes into a zip lock bag and store in your freezer .
Thaw at room temperature and add to tea and coffee when desired .
Oil your cheese , submerge your carrots and foil your bananas Here ’ s a list of ways you can extend the life of individual fruit , veg , bread and dairy products .
Carrots - Keep in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep them crisp .
Asparagus - Stand them in a jar with two inches of water , cover loosely with a small plastic bag , and keep in the fridge .
Berries - Food52 advises washing berries in a one part vinegar three parts water solution to destroy bacteria and mold spores .
Dry the berries thoroughly afterwards and store in an airtight container .
Bananas - Cover the banana stem with cling film or foil to stop them for going brown .
Bananas can also speed up the ripening process of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fruit bowl ( or on top of fruits that need ripening ) .
Milk - Keep your milk and other dairy products at the back of your fridge where the temperature is colder .
Mushrooms - Keep mushrooms fresh and dry by keeping them in brown paper bags .
Onions - Lifehacker suggests hanging onions in your ( clean ) tights with a knot separating each one .
Tomatoes - Store tomatoes stem-end down outside of the fridge .
Potatoes - After analysis Hoaxorfact found that storing apples and potatoes together stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - A tip found on Nigella told us to keep our spring onions chopped up in plastic bags in the freezer .
When you 're ready to use them , add them straight into the pan .
Salad greens - Wash , dry thoroughly and wrap them in kitchen roll or with a paper towel .
Bread - Avoid mouldy bread by keeping your loaf in the freezer and pop a slice into the toaster to thaw ( or toast ) .
Cheese - BuzzFeed writes that you can rub a little bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cheese to keep it from drying out .
Split your food stock into these individual portion sizes Split your current ingredients into individual portions so you can keep track of exactly how much you have and ensure you don ’ t over or under eat .
According to healthcare provisioning group Bupa , the following portions per meal are suggested to maintain a healthy , balanced diet .
40g of cereal ( about six tablespoons ) Five to six new ( egg-sized ) potatoes 75g of uncooked rice or pasta ( about 5–6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meat ( about the size of a deck of a cards ) 140g of cooked fish ( the size of the palm of your hand ) A 200ml glass of milk ( or fortified soy , rice or oat milk ) 30g of hard cheese ( about the size of a matchbox ) And when it comes to the portions of your five-a-day , the NHS had the following advice : One portion is two or more small fruits e.g .
two plums , two satsumas , two kiwi fruit , three apricots @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 14 cherries .
One portion is one piece of fruit e.g .
one apple , banana , pear , orange or nectarine .
One portion is half a grapefruit , one slice of melon ( 5cm slice ) , one large slice of pineapple or two slices of mango ( 5cm slices ) .
One portion of dried fruit is approximately 30g .
This is roughly one heaped tablespoon of raisins , currants or sultanas , one tablespoon of mixed fruit , two figs , three prunes or one handful of dried banana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same quantity of fruit that you would eat for a fresh portion .
One portion is two broccoli spears or four heaped tablespoons of cooked kale , spinach , spring greens or green beans .
One portion is three heaped tablespoons of cooked vegetables , such as carrots , peas or sweet corn , or eight cauliflower florets .
One portion is one and a half full-length celery sticks , a 5cm slice of cucumber , one medium tomato or seven cherry tomatoes .
Roughly the same quantity as you would eat for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spongy fridge liners absorb excess moisture and help with air circulation around fresh produce .
Line your salad draw with one to extend the life of your salad and veg .
You can order fridge liners online from approximately £2 .
Ethylene gas absorber : Fruit and vegetables naturally produce ethylene gas which speeds up the ripening process .
Absorbers draw in the gas to extend the life of your fresh produce .
Ethylene gas absorbers can be purchased online for around £5 .
Vacuum sealing machine : Vacuum sealed food helps fresh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ less place in their fridge .
While a vacuum sealer isn ’ t a budget buy - it could be a good product to invest in if you want to help your food last longer over the coming months .
The average price of a vacuum sealing machine online ranges from approximately £20 to £40 .
Learn the three rules of the fridge Food.gov.uk suggests using the fridge thermometer to check that the coldest part of your fridge is 5 degrees .
According to High Speed Training other general rules of refrigeration are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Air should be able to circulate around the food .
• Follow the lead of the supermarkets and keep your new stock behind old stock .
• Never keep open cans of food in the fridge as this could result in chemical contamination .
On its website , the NHS states that “ you can freeze pretty much everything.
” • Cheese ( except soft cheese as the freezing process affects the texture ) • Bananas ( peel and wrap them or place in an airtight container before freezing ) • Rice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can cause food poisoning click here to read more on how to store , cook and reheat rice safely Products with high water content like strawberries and tomatoes will go squishy once defrosted but they are still safe to cook with .
While you ’ re fit and healthy , cook a batch of food and freeze it in individual portions just in case you or a loved one falls ill during self-isolation .
This is especially important for those living alone and those who don ’ t have support nearby .
Search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for inspiration .
If you have fresh produce in your fridge you could also blend it into a smoothie , store in the freezer and thaw when needed .

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The outbreak of COVID-19 and the possibility of a two-week self-isolation period has prompted a surge of panic buying across the UK.
Supermarkets have reported shortages of everyday food products including bread, milk and dried pasta - and now many shops are limited purchases to four items per customer.
In a bid to help the more vulnerable shoppers, some big brand stores have also introduced an elderly-only hour at the start of the working day.
And several 24-hour supermarkets have reduced their opening hours to restock goods ready for the following day.
But there are several productive things we as consumers can do to reduce the need to stockpile masses of goods.
(Image: Nick Potts/PA Wire)
Whether it’s learning better techniques on how to store our food, understanding what healthy portion sizes are or preparing emergency meals while we’re fit and well - our small actions can make a big difference.
Here’s a roundup of top tips and tricks on cleverly storing food amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Freeze milk in ice cube trays for tea and coffee
According to eatbydate.com, fresh milk can be frozen for three to six months.
Though the texture and colour of the milk may change once thawed, it is still safe for consumption.
Pour your milk into ice cube trays and when frozen transfer the milk cubes into a zip lock bag and store in your freezer.
Thaw at room temperature and add to tea and coffee when desired.
Oil your cheese, submerge your carrots and foil your bananas
Here’s a list of ways you can extend the life of individual fruit, veg, bread and dairy products.
Carrots - Keep in a container of water in the fridge to keep them crisp.
Asparagus - Stand them in a jar with two inches of water, cover loosely with a small plastic bag, and keep in the fridge.
Berries - Food52 advises washing berries in a one part vinegar three parts water solution to destroy bacteria and mold spores. Dry the berries thoroughly afterwards and store in an airtight container.
Bananas - Cover the banana stem with cling film or foil to stop them for going brown. Bananas can also speed up the ripening process of other fruits. Store them separately from the fruit bowl (or on top of fruits that need ripening).
Milk - Keep your milk and other dairy products at the back of your fridge where the temperature is colder.
Mushrooms - Keep mushrooms fresh and dry by keeping them in brown paper bags.
(Image: MEN Reporter)
Onions - Lifehacker suggests hanging onions in your (clean) tights with a knot separating each one.
Tomatoes - Store tomatoes stem-end down outside of the fridge.
Potatoes - After analysis Hoaxorfact found that storing apples and potatoes together stopped the potatoes from sprouting.
Spring onions - A tip found on Nigella told us to keep our spring onions chopped up in plastic bags in the freezer. When you're ready to use them, add them straight into the pan.
Salad greens - Wash, dry thoroughly and wrap them in kitchen roll or with a paper towel.
Bread - Avoid mouldy bread by keeping your loaf in the freezer and pop a slice into the toaster to thaw (or toast).
Cheese - BuzzFeed writes that you can rub a little bit of butter to the exposed side of cheese to keep it from drying out.
Split your food stock into these individual portion sizes
Split your current ingredients into individual portions so you can keep track of exactly how much you have and ensure you don’t over or under eat.
According to healthcare provisioning group Bupa, the following portions per meal are suggested to maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
Starchy foods
40g of cereal (about six tablespoons)
Two slices of bread/toast
One bread roll or bagel
One pita bread
Five to six new (egg-sized) potatoes
75g of uncooked rice or pasta (about 5–6 tablespoons when cooked)
One medium baked potato (with skin)
Meat, fish, beans, eggs and other non-dairy proteins
60–90g of cooked meat (about the size of a deck of a cards)
140g of cooked fish (the size of the palm of your hand)
Two medium-sized eggs
A small (200g) tin of baked beans
Four tablespoons of lentils
One tablespoon of peanut butter
A handful of nuts
(Image: MEN Reporter)
Dairy and dairy-free alternatives
A 200ml glass of milk (or fortified soy, rice or oat milk)
A carton of yogurt or fortified soy yogurt (125ml)
30g of hard cheese (about the size of a matchbox)
And when it comes to the portions of your five-a-day, the NHS had the following advice:
Small sized fresh fruit
One portion is two or more small fruits e.g. two plums, two satsumas, two kiwi fruit, three apricots, six lychees, seven strawberries or 14 cherries.
Medium-sized fresh fruit
One portion is one piece of fruit e.g. one apple, banana, pear, orange or nectarine.
Large fresh fruit
One portion is half a grapefruit, one slice of melon (5cm slice), one large slice of pineapple or two slices of mango (5cm slices).
Dried fruit
One portion of dried fruit is approximately 30g.
This is roughly one heaped tablespoon of raisins, currants or sultanas, one tablespoon of mixed fruit, two figs, three prunes or one handful of dried banana chips.
(Image: MEN Reporter)
Tinned or canned fruit
One portion is roughly the same quantity of fruit that you would eat for a fresh portion.
Green vegetables
One portion is two broccoli spears or four heaped tablespoons of cooked kale, spinach, spring greens or green beans.
Cooked vegetables
One portion is three heaped tablespoons of cooked vegetables, such as carrots, peas or sweet corn, or eight cauliflower florets.
Salad vegetables
One portion is one and a half full-length celery sticks, a 5cm slice of cucumber, one medium tomato or seven cherry tomatoes.
Tinned and frozen vegetables
Roughly the same quantity as you would eat for a fresh portion.
Use food waste prevention products
Fridge liners: Spongy fridge liners absorb excess moisture and help with air circulation around fresh produce.
Line your salad draw with one to extend the life of your salad and veg.
You can order fridge liners online from approximately £2.
Ethylene gas absorber: Fruit and vegetables naturally produce ethylene gas which speeds up the ripening process.
Absorbers draw in the gas to extend the life of your fresh produce.
Ethylene gas absorbers can be purchased online for around £5.
Vacuum sealing machine: Vacuum sealed food helps fresh food products last longer and takes up less place in their fridge.
While a vacuum sealer isn’t a budget buy - it could be a good product to invest in if you want to help your food last longer over the coming months.
The average price of a vacuum sealing machine online ranges from approximately £20 to £40.
Learn the three rules of the fridge
Food.gov.uk suggests using the fridge thermometer to check that the coldest part of your fridge is 5 degrees.
According to High Speed Training other general rules of refrigeration are:
Do not overcrowd your fridge. Air should be able to circulate around the food.
Follow the lead of the supermarkets and keep your new stock behind old stock.
Never keep open cans of food in the fridge as this could result in chemical contamination.
Freeze!
On its website, the NHS states that “you can freeze pretty much everything.”
This includes:
Yogurt
Cheese (except soft cheese as the freezing process affects the texture)
Milk
Meat
Fish
Eggs - including boiled eggs
Bananas (peel and wrap them or place in an airtight container before freezing)
Baked goods
Rice can be frozen but as reheating rice can cause food poisoning click here to read more on how to store, cook and reheat rice safely
Bread
Products with high water content like strawberries and tomatoes will go squishy once defrosted but they are still safe to cook with.
Prepare and freeze some emergency meals
While you’re fit and healthy, cook a batch of food and freeze it in individual portions just in case you or a loved one falls ill during self-isolation.
This is especially important for those living alone and those who don’t have support nearby.
Search for ‘freezable recipes’ on Google for inspiration.
If you have fresh produce in your fridge you could also blend it into a smoothie, store in the freezer and thaw when needed.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United continue to train at home as English football has been suspended further until April 30 .
The Football @ @ @ @ @ has been postponed until April 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic and the deadline to complete @ @ @ @ @ extended indefinitely .
A statement read : `` The FA , Premier League , EFL @ @ @ @ @ game , together with the PFA and LMA , understand we are in unprecedented times @ @ @ @ @ everyone affected by COVID-19 .
`` We have collectively agreed that the professional game in @ @ @ @ @ until no earlier than 30 April . ''
Meanwhile , United striker Anthony Martial has @ @ @ @ @ to Inter Milan this summer , while reports also say the club have identified Atletico @ @ @ @ @ a top transfer target this summer and have met with his representatives .
Stay tuned @ @ @ @ @ United news throughout the day .

Manchester United continue to train at home as English football has been suspended further until April 30.
The Football Association this confirmed English football has been postponed until April 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic and the deadline to complete the current season has been extended indefinitely.
A statement read: "The FA, Premier League, EFL and women’s professional game, together with the PFA and LMA, understand we are in unprecedented times and our thoughts are with everyone affected by COVID-19.
"We have collectively agreed that the professional game in England will be further postponed until no earlier than 30 April."
Meanwhile, United striker Anthony Martial has been linked with a move to Inter Milan this summer, while reports also say the club have identified Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar as a top transfer target this summer and have met with his representatives.
Stay tuned for all the latest Man United news throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Sainsbury’s has made further changes to opening times and stockpiling rules

Now pubs , clubs , bars and restaurants in the UK are on coronavirus lockdown , supermarkets are finding themselves working harder than ever to ensure they ’ re stocked and that shoppers are able to buy enough essentials to feed themselves and their families .
As a result , all of the major supermarkets , including Asda , Aldi , Tesco , M & S , Morrisons , Sainsbury ’ s and Iceland , have all changed their opening hours , and have put new rules in place to keep both stores and shoppers safe .
Today Sainsbury ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further action to make sure supermarkets are functioning to their best possible ability .
A letter from the brand ’ s CEO , Mike Coupe , read : “ An increasing number of you have told me that you 're not always able to get the items that you need when you need them .
We are working with our suppliers to get even more stock of essential items and we are adding warehouse capacity on a daily basis .
`` You will have seen that we put restrictions in place this week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shelf for longer .
From Monday 23rd March , we are consolidating our opening hours and all our supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm , Monday-Saturday , including those with an Argos store .
Sunday opening , Sainsbury ’ s Local and petrol station opening times will stay the same.
” It continued : “ This means we can focus our store colleagues ’ time on keeping shelves stocked and serving our customers well during the times that most of you are already shopping .
“ Last Thursday , we set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shoppers in our supermarkets .
Many of you have told me how much you appreciated this and that you would like this to become a regular event .
`` Some of you also said we should extend this to members of our hardworking NHS and Social Care workers .
And we will be doing just that .
“ Every Monday , Wednesday and Friday , all our supermarkets will dedicate 8am - 9am to serving elderly , disabled and vulnerable customers , as well as NHS and Social Care workers .
They will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or ID when they visit .
`` Some of you fed back that you couldn ’ t find what you wanted during that hour , so we will try our best to have essential items on shelf for these customers .
We will be working to keep our shelves well stocked and would encourage customers to arrive throughout the hour to prevent queues forming and to help everyone keep a safe distance.
” The opening times and shopping rules are changing daily , so we ’ re working with our sister publication Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with all the latest opening times and shopping rules .
Sainsbury ’ s has now updated its opening times and store rules .
In a letter to customers , the supermarket ’ s CEO said : “ You will have seen that we put restrictions in place this week to ensure that more products are on shelf for longer .
From Monday 23rd March , we are consolidating our opening hours and all our supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm , Monday-Saturday , including those with an Argos store .
Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ petrol station opening times will stay the same.
” Every Monday , Wednesday and Friday , all our supermarkets will dedicate 8am - 9am to serving elderly , disabled and vulnerable customers , as well as NHS and Social Care workers .
To find the opening hours for your local store , visit www.stores.sainsburys.co.uk Asda will be temporarily closing its 24 hour stores between 12am and 6am .
To check opening hours for your local store , visit www.storelocator.asda.com .
A number of stores are now operating at reduced hours due to `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter after photos showed shelves cleared of food and other essential goods .
Some Tesco Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight .
Tomorrow ( Sunday 22 March ) Tesco will be offering priority browsing to NHS workers an hour before stores open .
It will not apply to Express stores .
Aldi ’ s opening hours are 8am to 9pm from Monday to Saturday , and 11am to 5pm on Sundays .
Opening hours vary across the country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your local Morrisons store , visit www.groceries.morrisons.com .
Iceland will open its supermarkets early for elderly customers to visit before stores open to the public .
Each day , elderly shoppers can visit between 8am - 9am to get their shopping first .
To check opening times at your local store , visit www.iceland.co.uk .
Today , Sainsbury ’ s announced that it was taking further action to ensure there ’ s enough products to go round , and has put restrictions on a number of products , so customers can now buy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a maximum of two of the most popular items including toilet paper , soap and UHT milk .
Tesco has put restrictions on certain products including anti-bacterial wipes , dried pasta and toilet roll .
Products are now limited to two per customer .
Zoe Evans , of Tesco 's UK Customer Engagement Centre , said : `` We ’ ll do our best to keep shelves stocked up but at times , we may have low or no availability of some items .
`` Of course , where possible , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you which you can choose to keep or ask your driver to take back .
“ As there may be more customers than normal booking deliveries , you may find that there aren ’ t as many slots available , so it ’ s a good idea to try and book further ahead .
`` Don ’ t forget , you can make amends to your order up until 11.45pm on the day before your delivery .
`` If you ’ re a Delivery Saver customer on a paid plan , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Monday , March 16 .
But demand for slots will be exceptionally high , so please book your slots as early as you can . ''
A number of restrictions are now in place at Asda due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak .
The supermarket confirmed via Twitter that customers would now be able to buy up to three of any product across all food items , toiletries and cleaning products .
M & S stores have confirmed that older and more vulnerable customers , as well as NHS workers , will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make sure they are able to purchase the essentials they need .
A statement read : “ Supporting our customers and communities during this difficult time is our number one priortiy .
“ We want to make sure everyone has access to the items they need , so we are setting aside the first hour of trading on certain days for our older and vulnerable customers , and for our brilliant NHS and emergency workers .
“ For older and vulnerable customers , this will start tomorrow on Friday 20th March , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Thursdays .
“ For NHS and emergency workers , this will be Tuesdays and Fridays .

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Now pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants in the UK are on coronavirus lockdown, supermarkets are finding themselves working harder than ever to ensure they’re stocked and that shoppers are able to buy enough essentials to feed themselves and their families.
As a result, all of the major supermarkets, including Asda, Aldi, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Iceland, have all changed their opening hours, and have put new rules in place to keep both stores and shoppers safe.
Today Sainsbury’s announced that it will be taking further action to make sure supermarkets are functioning to their best possible ability.
A letter from the brand’s CEO, Mike Coupe, read: “An increasing number of you have told me that you're not always able to get the items that you need when you need them. We are working with our suppliers to get even more stock of essential items and we are adding warehouse capacity on a daily basis.
"You will have seen that we put restrictions in place this week to ensure that more products are on shelf for longer. From Monday 23rd March, we are consolidating our opening hours and all our supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm, Monday-Saturday, including those with an Argos store. Sunday opening, Sainsbury’s Local and petrol station opening times will stay the same.”
It continued: “This means we can focus our store colleagues’ time on keeping shelves stocked and serving our customers well during the times that most of you are already shopping.
(Image: Getty Images)
“Last Thursday, we set aside an hour for elderly and vulnerable shoppers in our supermarkets. Many of you have told me how much you appreciated this and that you would like this to become a regular event.
"Some of you also said we should extend this to members of our hardworking NHS and Social Care workers. And we will be doing just that.
“Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all our supermarkets will dedicate 8am - 9am to serving elderly, disabled and vulnerable customers, as well as NHS and Social Care workers. They will just need to show us their pass or ID when they visit.
"Some of you fed back that you couldn’t find what you wanted during that hour, so we will try our best to have essential items on shelf for these customers. We will be working to keep our shelves well stocked and would encourage customers to arrive throughout the hour to prevent queues forming and to help everyone keep a safe distance.”
The opening times and shopping rules are changing daily, so we’re working with our sister publication Liverpool Echo to keep you up to date with all the latest opening times and shopping rules.
Changes to opening hours
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s has now updated its opening times and store rules.
In a letter to customers, the supermarket’s CEO said: “You will have seen that we put restrictions in place this week to ensure that more products are on shelf for longer. From Monday 23rd March, we are consolidating our opening hours and all our supermarkets will be open from 8am to 8pm, Monday-Saturday, including those with an Argos store. Sunday opening, Sainsbury’s Local and petrol station opening times will stay the same.”
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, all our supermarkets will dedicate 8am - 9am to serving elderly, disabled and vulnerable customers, as well as NHS and Social Care workers.
To find the opening hours for your local store, visit www.stores.sainsburys.co.uk
Asda
Asda will be temporarily closing its 24 hour stores between 12am and 6am.
To check opening hours for your local store, visit www.storelocator.asda.com.
Tesco
A number of stores are now operating at reduced hours due to "operational reasons", Tesco said on Twitter after photos showed shelves cleared of food and other essential goods.
Some Tesco Extra stores and larger Metro stores have reduced their hours to between 6am and 10pm so they can properly restock overnight.
Tomorrow (Sunday 22 March) Tesco will be offering priority browsing to NHS workers an hour before stores open. It will not apply to Express stores.
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Aldi
Aldi’s opening hours are 8am to 9pm from Monday to Saturday, and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.
To check your local store, visit www.aldi.co.uk.
Morrisons
Opening hours vary across the country. To find the opening hours for your local Morrisons store, visit www.groceries.morrisons.com.
Iceland
Iceland will open its supermarkets early for elderly customers to visit before stores open to the public.
Each day, elderly shoppers can visit between 8am - 9am to get their shopping first.
The store has now introduced a daily slot for NHS workers to shop.
Monday to Saturday
First hour of trading - priority hours for elderly and vulnerable people
Final hour of trading - NHS staff only
To check opening times at your local store, visit www.iceland.co.uk.
Restrictions on certain items
Sainsbury’s
Today, Sainsbury’s announced that it was taking further action to ensure there’s enough products to go round, and has put restrictions on a number of products, so customers can now buy a maximum of three any grocery product and a maximum of two of the most popular items including toilet paper, soap and UHT milk.
Tesco
Tesco has put restrictions on certain products including anti-bacterial wipes, dried pasta and toilet roll.
Products are now limited to two per customer.
Zoe Evans, of Tesco's UK Customer Engagement Centre, said: "We’ll do our best to keep shelves stocked up but at times, we may have low or no availability of some items.
"Of course, where possible, we’ll pick a suitable substitute for you which you can choose to keep or ask your driver to take back.
“As there may be more customers than normal booking deliveries, you may find that there aren’t as many slots available, so it’s a good idea to try and book further ahead.
"Don’t forget, you can make amends to your order up until 11.45pm on the day before your delivery.
"If you’re a Delivery Saver customer on a paid plan, we’ll still be opening priority Easter slots on Monday, March 16. But demand for slots will be exceptionally high, so please book your slots as early as you can."
Asda
A number of restrictions are now in place at Asda due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
The supermarket confirmed via Twitter that customers would now be able to buy up to three of any product across all food items, toiletries and cleaning products.
M&S
M&S stores have confirmed that older and more vulnerable customers, as well as NHS workers, will have time set apart for them to make sure they are able to purchase the essentials they need.
A statement read: “Supporting our customers and communities during this difficult time is our number one priortiy.
“We want to make sure everyone has access to the items they need, so we are setting aside the first hour of trading on certain days for our older and vulnerable customers, and for our brilliant NHS and emergency workers.
“For older and vulnerable customers, this will start tomorrow on Friday 20th March, and going forward after that, on Mondays and Thursdays.
“For NHS and emergency workers, this will be Tuesdays and Fridays.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Breaking: Woman dies and three men injured after Skoda overturns on a roundabout

A woman died and three men were injured , one seriously , after a car collided with a grass verge on a roundabout and overturned .
The tragedy happened at Slattocks roundabout near Middleton 's border with Rochdale on Friday night .
The roundabout links the A627M with Rochdale Road , opposite Stakehill Industrial Estate .
The car involved , a blue Skoda Fabia , came to rest near the Ship Inn pub .
The woman - who was a passenger in the car - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene , police have confirmed .
She has not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three men were also in the car .
Two of them , aged 37 and 40 , were taken to hospital with what have been described by police as minor injuries .
The third man – aged 52 – was taken to hospital with a serious back injury .
Police said on Saturday he remained in a stable condition in hospital .
Three men were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving , police said .
They remained in custody on Saturday morning .
In a statement , GMP said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 2020 , police were called to Slattocks roundabout in Middleton to reports that a Skoda Fabia has collided with a grass island and overturned .
`` Police attended and woman – who was a passenger in the car – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene .
`` A further three men were in the car at the time .
`` Two of the men – aged 37 and 40 – were taken to hospital with minor injuries .
`` The third man – aged 52 – was taken to hospital with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remains in a stable condition .
`` Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .
`` They remain in custody for questioning . ''
Police have launched an investigation and are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward .
Witnesses said the Skoda was traveling around the roundabout towards Rochdale Road when it is believed to have collided with the verge .
Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended with North West Ambulance Service paramedics .
Debris was strewn across the carriageway and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a grass verge .
GMP added : `` Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 4741 , quoting incident number 3008 of 20/03/2020 .
`` Alternatively , reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 . ''

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A woman died and three men were injured, one seriously, after a car collided with a grass verge on a roundabout and overturned.
The tragedy happened at Slattocks roundabout near Middleton's border with Rochdale on Friday night.
The roundabout links the A627M with Rochdale Road, opposite Stakehill Industrial Estate.
The car involved, a blue Skoda Fabia, came to rest near the Ship Inn pub.
The woman - who was a passenger in the car - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, police have confirmed.
She has not been named.
(Image: ASP)
Greater Manchester Police said three men were also in the car.
Two of them, aged 37 and 40, were taken to hospital with what have been described by police as minor injuries.
The third man – aged 52 – was taken to hospital with a serious back injury.
Police said on Saturday he remained in a stable condition in hospital.
Three men were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, police said.
They remained in custody on Saturday morning.
In a statement, GMP said: "At around 10:30pm on Friday 20 March 2020, police were called to Slattocks roundabout in Middleton to reports that a Skoda Fabia has collided with a grass island and overturned.
"Police attended and woman – who was a passenger in the car – was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
"A further three men were in the car at the time.
"Two of the men – aged 37 and 40 – were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
(Image: ASP)
"The third man – aged 52 – was taken to hospital with a serious back injury, where he remains in a stable condition.
"Three men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
"They remain in custody for questioning."
Police have launched an investigation and are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Witnesses said the Skoda was traveling around the roundabout towards Rochdale Road when it is believed to have collided with the verge.
Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended with North West Ambulance Service paramedics.
Debris was strewn across the carriageway and tyre marks from the Skoda were embedded in a grass verge.
Officers from GMP's Accident Investigation Unit also attended.
GMP added: "Anyone with any information should call police on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 3008 of 20/03/2020.
"Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Man City and Man Utd make £100k donation to food banks after appeal

Manchester City and Manchester United have stepped up to donate £100,000 to help Greater Manchester food banks in light of the extraordinary challenges currently being faced .
Both clubs regularly help out in the community through their own schemes , through Manchester United Foundation and City in the Community respectively .
But with use across 18 Greater Manchester foodbanks having already grown by 23 per cent last year - higher than the national average - the coronavirus pandemic has heightened the situation with concerns that the situation could get even worse .
After Liverpool had led the way by offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Foodbank Support and MUFC ’ Fans Foodbank wrote to the two Manchester clubs in a letter published by the Manchester Evening News on Wednesday calling on City and United to offer aid .
The Premier League giants have responded by combining to offer £100,000 to the Trussell Trust - which support a network of over 1200 food bank centres - to help out in Greater Manchester in the extraordinary circumstances that the country faces .
In a joint statement , the clubs said : “ We are proud of the role our supporters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognise the increased strain likely to be placed on these charities by the impact of coronavirus .
At a time of challenge for our community , we are pleased to come together with our fans to help vulnerable members of society in a City United.
” Both MCFC Fans Foodbank Support and the Manchester United Supporters Trust thanked the clubs for their donations , and the two fan groups are still fundraising separately here .
Their efforts have been helped by the generosity from Merseyside and Liverpool fans which have contributed almost £4,000 @

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Manchester City and Manchester United have stepped up to donate £100,000 to help Greater Manchester food banks in light of the extraordinary challenges currently being faced.
Both clubs regularly help out in the community through their own schemes, through Manchester United Foundation and City in the Community respectively.
But with use across 18 Greater Manchester foodbanks having already grown by 23 per cent last year - higher than the national average - the coronavirus pandemic has heightened the situation with concerns that the situation could get even worse.
After Liverpool had led the way by offering financial support on Merseyside, MCFC Fans Foodbank Support and MUFC’ Fans Foodbank wrote to the two Manchester clubs in a letter published by the Manchester Evening News on Wednesday calling on City and United to offer aid.
The Premier League giants have responded by combining to offer £100,000 to the Trussell Trust - which support a network of over 1200 food bank centres - to help out in Greater Manchester in the extraordinary circumstances that the country faces.
In a joint statement, the clubs said: “We are proud of the role our supporters play in helping local food banks and recognise the increased strain likely to be placed on these charities by the impact of coronavirus. At a time of challenge for our community, we are pleased to come together with our fans to help vulnerable members of society in a City United.”
Both MCFC Fans Foodbank Support and the Manchester United Supporters Trust thanked the clubs for their donations, and the two fan groups are still fundraising separately here. Their efforts have been helped by the generosity from Merseyside and Liverpool fans which have contributed almost £4,000.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Man City defender Aymeric Laporte speaks out on UEFA suspension

Aymeric Laporte said he is 'very happy ' at Manchester City despite the possibility of the club being banned from the Champions League for the next two seasons .
City were handed a two-year suspension from UEFA competitions for breaching FFP regulations in January , although an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is pending .
“ We are waiting for a final decision .
We are going to see what happens next season , '' Laporte said in an interview with El Chiringuito .
“ Obviously it would hurt us a lot if we aren ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I am very happy here at Manchester City .
I am enjoying my football here , we are doing great things here .
In the last two years we have won eight trophies . ''
The future for City and the rest of European football is shrouded in uncertainty after domestic and European competitions ground to a halt earlier this month as a result of the coronavirus pandemic .
Laporte revealed how self-isolation is going for him , saying : `` We have the same protocol as has been given out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much as possible , don ’ t go out in the street , don ’ t shake hands with anyone .
“ If you go to the supermarket and you see someone you know , say hello to them , but don ’ t shake their hands or get close to them .
“ ( A personal training schedule is ) the best thing for everyone , that we do it every day .
“ They trust in you and you have to be professional .
You have to follow what they say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this case .
“ When we return to normality , when we start training again outside , we have to be ready .
”

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Aymeric Laporte said he is 'very happy' at Manchester City despite the possibility of the club being banned from the Champions League for the next two seasons.
City were handed a two-year suspension from UEFA competitions for breaching FFP regulations in January, although an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport is pending.
“We are waiting for a final decision. We are going to see what happens next season," Laporte said in an interview with El Chiringuito. “Obviously it would hurt us a lot if we aren’t in the Champions League next season.
“I am very happy here at Manchester City. I am enjoying my football here, we are doing great things here. In the last two years we have won eight trophies."
The future for City and the rest of European football is shrouded in uncertainty after domestic and European competitions ground to a halt earlier this month as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Laporte revealed how self-isolation is going for him, saying: "We have the same protocol as has been given out in all countries: stay at home as much as possible, don’t go out in the street, don’t shake hands with anyone.
“If you go to the supermarket and you see someone you know, say hello to them, but don’t shake their hands or get close to them.
“(A personal training schedule is) the best thing for everyone, that we do it every day.
“They trust in you and you have to be professional. You have to follow what they say and we have to be responsible in this case.
“When we return to normality, when we start training again outside, we have to be ready.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Coronavirus LIVE updates as UK faces shutdown of schools and pubs

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be speaking to supermarket bosses about efforts to keep supplies flowing and how to overcome the panic buying that is gripping the UK during the coronavirus pandemic .
Shelves have been stripped of essential items , such as toilet rolls , hand sanitiser , paracetamol , meat , fruit and vegetables as shoppers ignore pleas not to stockpile .
It has led to supermarkets having to bring in limits on the amount of some items sold , with golden shopping hours introduced to help the elderly and NHS and care workers .
Stores are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers to deal with the increased demand from the Covid-19 crisis .
Tens of thousands of pubs , bars , theatres and restaurants across the country are staying shut as the Government battles to slow the spread of the coronavirus .
With scientists warning “ social distancing ” measures will have to stay in place for months to come , cinemas , nightclubs , gyms and betting shops were left wondering when they would be able to open their doors again .
Meanwhile economists have said the bill to taxpayers for the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the wages of workers whose jobs are under threat from the outbreak could run to billions of pounds a month .
The Prime Minister announced the closure of pubs and restaurants at a Downing Street news conference on Friday following reports that many people were ignoring an earlier voluntary appeal to stay away .
While he acknowledged the ban went against the “ freedom-loving instincts ” of the British people , he said it was essential to achieve the 75 % reduction in “ unnecessary ” social contacts required to reduce the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clear exactly how the measures – backed by the devolved administrations in Scotland , Wales and Northern Ireland – will be enforced , although the Prime Minister indicated it could be done through the licensing system .
The move came as a further 39 people in England were confirmed to have died after testing positive for Covid-19 , bringing the UK death toll to 177 .
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The public will be able to conduct coronavirus antibody tests at home within a matter of days, rather than weeks and months, MPs have heard.
Professor Sharon Peacock, director of the National Infection Service, Public Health England (PHE) told the Science and Technology Committee that 3.5 million tests had been bought and would be available in the “near future”.
She said the tests would also allow key workers – like doctors and nurses – to go back to work if they have developed antibodies.
Prof Peacock explained a small number of tests would be tested in a laboratory before being distributed
It come as the heir to the throne, Prince Charles, has tested positive for coronavirus.
Prince Charles’s office told ITV's royal correspondent Chris Ship: "It is not possible to ascertain from whom the Prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks.
"He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home."
He is the first senior member of the Royal family to test positive for the virus.
His wife, Camilla, meanwhile has tested negative.
Meanwhile, Boris Johnson yielded to the mounting pressure to order a widespread lockdown in the UK after thousands of people ignored calls for 'social distancing' to slow the coronavirus pandemic.
His announcement on Monday night means all shops are now shut - apart from those selling food and pharmacies - in a bid to keep people at home to slow the spread of the virus.
Mr Johnson urged people to stay home and only leave the house for one of the following reasons: shopping for basic necessities; one form of exercise a day; a medical need; travelling to work if absolutely necessary.
There have been 335 deaths from coronavirus in the UK and 6,650 confirmed cases, although the true figure is likely to be much higher as widespread testing is not taking place.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-21--Odion Ighalo asked about Manchester United contract situation

Odion Ighalo refused to discuss his contract situation at Manchester United because he believes it would have been insensitive for him to do so .
Ighalo is contracted to United until the end of the season after joining the club on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January , but the extension of the campaign caused by the coronavirus pandemic has thrown his future into doubt .
As things stand , Ighalo is only eligible to play for United until the end of June but the season could yet go on well into the summer .
The Nigerian 's form since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signing a permanent deal at Old Trafford , with both the player and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having publicly spoken about the prospect of a permanent move in recent weeks .
However , Ighalo was unwilling to speak about that prospect in a new interview with The Sun .
`` Talking about other things now will not only be selfish but terribly insensitive , '' Ighalo said .
`` I don ’ t even think about it .
“ The challenge before us now is not a football one , but a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t put football before health challenges .
What matters right now is to keep safe and pray for those battling with the virus to recover fully .
“ This is another reminder for us to share love in this world .
Continue to show kindness to one another because a problem facing one is a problem to all .
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Odion Ighalo refused to discuss his contract situation at Manchester United because he believes it would have been insensitive for him to do so.
Ighalo is contracted to United until the end of the season after joining the club on loan from Shanghai Shenhua in January, but the extension of the campaign caused by the coronavirus pandemic has thrown his future into doubt.
As things stand, Ighalo is only eligible to play for United until the end of June but the season could yet go on well into the summer.
The Nigerian's form since arriving has led to talk of him signing a permanent deal at Old Trafford, with both the player and United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having publicly spoken about the prospect of a permanent move in recent weeks.
However, Ighalo was unwilling to speak about that prospect in a new interview with The Sun.
"Talking about other things now will not only be selfish but terribly insensitive," Ighalo said. "I don’t even think about it.
“The challenge before us now is not a football one, but a global one.
“You can’t put football before health challenges. What matters right now is to keep safe and pray for those battling with the virus to recover fully.
“This is another reminder for us to share love in this world. Continue to show kindness to one another because a problem facing one is a problem to all.”