themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--More than 1,700 new cases of coronavirus confirmed and further 13 UK deaths

More than 1,700 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK in the last 24 hours .
The Department of Health has also recorded a further 13 deaths since yesterday , bringing the UK death toll to 41,527 .
A total of 1,735 tests results have come back positive in the last 24 hours - the highest number of confirmed cases in a day since June 4 , and an increase of 227 from yesterday .
A total of 340,411 cases have now been confirmed in the UK since the pandemic began .
Separate figures published by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have now been 57,300 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate .
A further 15 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England , bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,585 , according to NHS England .
The patients were aged between 50 and 95 and all had known underlying health conditions .
The dates of the deaths ranged from March 27 to September 2 , with the majority on or before August 31 .
Another five deaths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ test result .
One more confirmed coronavirus patient has died in Scotland , Nicola Sturgeon said .
The First Minister told the Scottish Government ’ s regular coronavirus briefing the total number of Covid-19 fatalities of people who first tested positive in the previous 28 days was now 2,496 .
There have been no further reported deaths of people who tested positive for coronavirus in Wales , health officials have said .
The total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic remains at 1,596 .
The new figures come as it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contacts being reached through Test and Trace is at its lowest since the system was launched .
A total of 6,732 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to August 26 , an increase of 6 per cent in positive cases on the previous week and the highest weekly number since the week to June 3 .
New figures from the Department of Health show that 69.4 per cent of close contacts of people who tested positive for Covid-19 in England were reached through the Test and Trace system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is down from 77.1 per cent in the previous week , and the lowest weekly percentage since Test and Trace was launched in May .
Justin Madders , shadow health minister , described the latest figures as “ hugely disappointing ” and said there was “ clearly a problem with testing infrastructure ” .

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More than 1,700 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK in the last 24 hours.
The Department of Health has also recorded a further 13 deaths since yesterday, bringing the UK death toll to 41,527.
A total of 1,735 tests results have come back positive in the last 24 hours - the highest number of confirmed cases in a day since June 4, and an increase of 227 from yesterday.
A total of 340,411 cases have now been confirmed in the UK since the pandemic began.
Separate figures published by the UK’s statistics agencies show there have now been 57,300 deaths registered in the UK where Covid-19 was mentioned on the death certificate.
A further 15 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in hospital in England, bringing the total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals to 29,585, according to NHS England.
The patients were aged between 50 and 95 and all had known underlying health conditions.
The dates of the deaths ranged from March 27 to September 2, with the majority on or before August 31.
Another five deaths have been reported with no positive Covid-19 test result.
One more confirmed coronavirus patient has died in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon said.
The First Minister told the Scottish Government’s regular coronavirus briefing the total number of Covid-19 fatalities of people who first tested positive in the previous 28 days was now 2,496.
There have been no further reported deaths of people who tested positive for coronavirus in Wales, health officials have said.
The total number of deaths since the beginning of the pandemic remains at 1,596.
The new figures come as it was revealed that the number of close contacts being reached through Test and Trace is at its lowest since the system was launched.
A total of 6,732 new people tested positive for Covid-19 in England in the week to August 26, an increase of 6 per cent in positive cases on the previous week and the highest weekly number since the week to June 3.
New figures from the Department of Health show that 69.4 per cent of close contacts of people who tested positive for Covid-19 in England were reached through the Test and Trace system in the week ending August 26.
This is down from 77.1 per cent in the previous week, and the lowest weekly percentage since Test and Trace was launched in May.
Justin Madders, shadow health minister, described the latest figures as “hugely disappointing” and said there was “clearly a problem with testing infrastructure”.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Gang verbally attack transgender woman and assault man who intervened to help

A transgender woman and her friends say they were subject to a transphobic attack in the middle of Manchester city centre .
Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Chatham Street at around 11.20pm on Friday , August 28 .
Officers attending the scene established that two friends were walking home from a night out when they were approached by a group of four people who verbally attacked them .
A member of the public who tried to intervene was subsequently physically attacked .
Speaking to the M.E.N , two of the victims said they wanted to talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happens to ensure similar incidents don ’ t happen again .
Adam Ali , 21 , and his two friends , who wish to remain anonymous , had decided to go out for a drink on Canal Street for a ‘ socially-distanced ’ celebration of Manchester Pride .
Having been unable to get into any venues , the friends decided to leave and celebrate at home .
On the way home , they were approached by four young people on Chatham Street , approaching Piccadilly Gardens .
“ They were really loud and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a mile away , ” Adam said .
“ They were walking towards us and they were shouting our way trying to get our attention .
“ They came up to us and were really friendly and sociable to begin with , they were asking where the best places to go for a drink were and then they spotted my trans friend .
“ One of them called her gorgeous and beautiful and then asked her if she could give her a hug and have a picture with her like she was some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ My friend said no because of covid and because they were strangers and you could just then tell that she wasn ’ t happy that my friend didn ’ t want to reciprocate.
” Read more of today 's stories here Adam says the girl ‘ instantly switched ’ and started verbally assaulting his friend and using transphobic slurs while claiming to be pregnant .
He filmed the incident on his phone .
“ She just came out with the nastiest of things , calling her ugly and being really transphobic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shocked - I ’ d gone from being uncomfortable to actually being scared .
“ You could feel they were ganging up on us , so I started filming it quite discreetly knowing it could get quite dangerous .
“ She had a drink in her hand and she threw it in my face when I told her she was being transphobic and needed to leave us alone.
” Jack Weir , 26 , was standing nearby and saw the argument happening in the street .
He says his instinct kicked in and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trans woman from being attacked .
“ I was outside my apartment talking to my friend and I saw a group of people having a go at a trans woman , ” Jack tells the M.E.N .
“ They were hurling transphobic abuse at her and it started getting physical .
`` As soon as I saw that , I just bolted towards her and pushed her away in order to shield the trans woman .
“ There wasn ’ t a lot of thought in it , I just wanted them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the trans girl .
“ Her friends then all ganged up on me and started dragging me about and yelling at me telling me the girl was pregnant - they were like a pack of wolves.
” Video footage of the incident showed Jack being pulled by his hair while the gang attacked him .
While this was taking place , Adam ran towards Canal Street to find patrolling officers to help break up the fight .
“ I must have been gone for five minutes but when I came back they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adds .
“ I kept saying to him how shocked I was that he hadn ’ t been seriously injured.
” Police officers broke up the fight , and four people were arrested on suspicion of breaching the peace .
Adam says he still has questions about how seriously the incident has been treated .
“ I don ’ t think it was dealt with severely enough , ” he says .
“ The next day when I rang up the investigator , they didn ’ t even know what was going on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a proper conversation about the incident with police until Monday which was four days later .
“ I filmed the entire thing on my phone and I kept showing it to the officers on the night .
We were there for over an hour , why was it so hard to deal with ?
” In response to the claims , GMP said they have consulted with the victims and are currently in the process of obtaining statements .
Following the incident , Jack decided to visit hospital to get checked over .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I went to hospital because I was in shock and my head had hit a metal bollard when they were pulling my hair , ” he said .
“ I was concerned I might have got a concussion but , besides a lot of scratches on my head and my hands , everything was fine .
“ I hope the people responsible for the attack are given some form of penalty or prosecution by police .
“ Anything less than a slap on the wrist won ’ t really deter them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show that people can get away with being transphobic.
” In a statement , GMP said they were treating the incident with 'utmost seriousness ' and an investigation is underway .
Inspector Jonathan Shilvock , of GMP 's City of Manchester district , said : `` We treat reports of this kind with the utmost seriousness and do not tolerate hateful behaviour towards any of our communities .
`` I would like to reassure members of the public that our investigation is ongoing and we are committed to ensuring anyone who committed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the arrival of officers on Saturday night , one adult and three juveniles were arrested and removed from the city centre .
`` Officers consulted the victims who agreed to provide statements in the following days - these statements are in the process of being obtained .
`` Once this has been completed , the evidence will be reviewed and appropriate action will be taken .
Throughout this process , officers have maintained regular contact with the victims .
`` Greater Manchester Police has an active Pride network and works closely with members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are treated fairly and equally .
“ Victims are encouraged to report crimes via the police , Crimestoppers or the LGBT Foundation who can also offer specialist support.
” Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4275 quoting 3244 of 29/08/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers , anonymously , on 0800 555 111 .

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A transgender woman and her friends say they were subject to a transphobic attack in the middle of Manchester city centre.
Police were called to reports of a disturbance on Chatham Street at around 11.20pm on Friday, August 28.
Officers attending the scene established that two friends were walking home from a night out when they were approached by a group of four people who verbally attacked them.
A member of the public who tried to intervene was subsequently physically attacked.
Speaking to the M.E.N, two of the victims said they wanted to talk about the incident publicly to ensure change happens to ensure similar incidents don’t happen again.
Adam Ali, 21, and his two friends, who wish to remain anonymous, had decided to go out for a drink on Canal Street for a ‘socially-distanced’ celebration of Manchester Pride.
(Image: Adam Ali/Instagram: @adamsincerely)
Having been unable to get into any venues, the friends decided to leave and celebrate at home.
On the way home, they were approached by four young people on Chatham Street, approaching Piccadilly Gardens.
“They were really loud and really obnoxious - you could hear them a mile away,” Adam said.
“They were walking towards us and they were shouting our way trying to get our attention.
“They came up to us and were really friendly and sociable to begin with, they were asking where the best places to go for a drink were and then they spotted my trans friend.
“One of them called her gorgeous and beautiful and then asked her if she could give her a hug and have a picture with her like she was some kind of animal in the zoo.
“My friend said no because of covid and because they were strangers and you could just then tell that she wasn’t happy that my friend didn’t want to reciprocate.”
Adam says the girl ‘instantly switched’ and started verbally assaulting his friend and using transphobic slurs while claiming to be pregnant.
He filmed the incident on his phone.
“She just came out with the nastiest of things, calling her ugly and being really transphobic,” he added.
“I was shocked - I’d gone from being uncomfortable to actually being scared.
“You could feel they were ganging up on us, so I started filming it quite discreetly knowing it could get quite dangerous.
“She had a drink in her hand and she threw it in my face when I told her she was being transphobic and needed to leave us alone.”
Jack Weir, 26, was standing nearby and saw the argument happening in the street.
He says his instinct kicked in and tried to intervene in order to stop the trans woman from being attacked.
“I was outside my apartment talking to my friend and I saw a group of people having a go at a trans woman,” Jack tells the M.E.N.
“They were hurling transphobic abuse at her and it started getting physical.
"As soon as I saw that, I just bolted towards her and pushed her away in order to shield the trans woman.
“There wasn’t a lot of thought in it, I just wanted them to have a go at me instead of the trans girl.
“Her friends then all ganged up on me and started dragging me about and yelling at me telling me the girl was pregnant - they were like a pack of wolves.”
Video footage of the incident showed Jack being pulled by his hair while the gang attacked him.
While this was taking place, Adam ran towards Canal Street to find patrolling officers to help break up the fight.
“I must have been gone for five minutes but when I came back they were still attacking him,” Adam adds.
“I kept saying to him how shocked I was that he hadn’t been seriously injured.”
Police officers broke up the fight, and four people were arrested on suspicion of breaching the peace.
(Image: Adam Ali/Instagram: @adamsincerely)
Adam says he still has questions about how seriously the incident has been treated.
“I don’t think it was dealt with severely enough,” he says.
“The next day when I rang up the investigator, they didn’t even know what was going on.
“I didn’t have a proper conversation about the incident with police until Monday which was four days later.
“I filmed the entire thing on my phone and I kept showing it to the officers on the night. We were there for over an hour, why was it so hard to deal with?”
In response to the claims, GMP said they have consulted with the victims and are currently in the process of obtaining statements.
Following the incident, Jack decided to visit hospital to get checked over. Fortunately, he was given the all-clear.
“I went to hospital because I was in shock and my head had hit a metal bollard when they were pulling my hair,” he said.
“I was concerned I might have got a concussion but, besides a lot of scratches on my head and my hands, everything was fine.
“I hope the people responsible for the attack are given some form of penalty or prosecution by police.
“Anything less than a slap on the wrist won’t really deter them from doing it again and will just show that people can get away with being transphobic.”
In a statement, GMP said they were treating the incident with 'utmost seriousness' and an investigation is underway.
Inspector Jonathan Shilvock, of GMP's City of Manchester district, said: "We treat reports of this kind with the utmost seriousness and do not tolerate hateful behaviour towards any of our communities.
"I would like to reassure members of the public that our investigation is ongoing and we are committed to ensuring anyone who committed a criminal offence faces justice.
"Upon the arrival of officers on Saturday night, one adult and three juveniles were arrested and removed from the city centre.
"Officers consulted the victims who agreed to provide statements in the following days - these statements are in the process of being obtained.
"Once this has been completed, the evidence will be reviewed and appropriate action will be taken. Throughout this process, officers have maintained regular contact with the victims.
"Greater Manchester Police has an active Pride network and works closely with members of the LGBTQ+ community to ensure they are treated fairly and equally.
“Victims are encouraged to report crimes via the police, Crimestoppers or the LGBT Foundation who can also offer specialist support.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4275 quoting 3244 of 29/08/20 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Popular pub closes for 48-hour deep clean after positive Covid test

A popular Wigan pub is closing its doors to customers after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus .
The Queen Anne , in Bridge Street , Golborne , will be shut for 48 hours for a deep clean , management has announced today ( Thursday ) .
All other members of staff will be tested for the virus while the business is closed .
The person is not believed to have contracted Covid-19 from the Queen Anne , but bosses have decided to have the venue cleaned as a precaution .
In a post on Facebook , management @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers and apologised for any inconvenience caused .
They said : `` Unfortunately one of our team has tested positive for Covid-19 .
`` We don ’ t believe that they have contacted the virus from here and , while we have done our best and worked as hard as possible to maintain social distancing and keep the pub as clean and sparkly as ever , we have taken the difficult decision to shut for 48 hours so that we can deep clean and all of our team can get tested to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our lovely customers at risk .
`` Sorry for any inconvenience that this has caused and we hope to be back at it again in 48 hours on Saturday evening . ''
Wigan was released from the Greater Manchester-wide coronavirus lockdown last week , following consistently low infection rates .
Figures have remained well below the region 's average , with official figures from Public Health England showing a rate of 5.3 new cases for every 100,000 people in the town in the week up to September 2 .
In comparison , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 31 over the same period .

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A popular Wigan pub is closing its doors to customers after a member of staff tested positive for coronavirus.
The Queen Anne, in Bridge Street, Golborne, will be shut for 48 hours for a deep clean, management has announced today (Thursday).
All other members of staff will be tested for the virus while the business is closed.
The person is not believed to have contracted Covid-19 from the Queen Anne, but bosses have decided to have the venue cleaned as a precaution.
In a post on Facebook, management at the pub announced the closure to customers and apologised for any inconvenience caused.
They said: "Unfortunately one of our team has tested positive for Covid-19.
"We don’t believe that they have contacted the virus from here and, while we have done our best and worked as hard as possible to maintain social distancing and keep the pub as clean and sparkly as ever, we have taken the difficult decision to shut for 48 hours so that we can deep clean and all of our team can get tested to ensure that we are not putting any of our lovely customers at risk.
"Sorry for any inconvenience that this has caused and we hope to be back at it again in 48 hours on Saturday evening."
Wigan was released from the Greater Manchester-wide coronavirus lockdown last week, following consistently low infection rates.
Figures have remained well below the region's average, with official figures from Public Health England showing a rate of 5.3 new cases for every 100,000 people in the town in the week up to September 2.
In comparison, the rate in neighbouring Bolton has reached up to 31 over the same period.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--This busy Salford road is set to be resurfaced with new speed bumps by Christmas

A Salford road is set to be resurfaced with new speed bumps , traffic signs and street lighting to be installed by Christmas .
The work on Madams Wood Road in Little Hulton , which will involve road closures , is due to get underway by October and will take around two months .
Bollards and chicanes currently on the road will be removed and there will be a 20mph limit put in place along the carriageway and other surrounding roads .
The project is part of the Salford Bolton Network Improvement programme which aims to benefit more than 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme in Little Hulton aims to improve public transport facilities , safety and capacity on the road , which is home to Hilton Lane Primary School .
It will cost Salford City Council around £295,000 with the remaining costs to be covered by Greater Manchester 's Growth Fund .
This week , the council 's procurement board agreed to appoint construction company Bethell Ltd to carry out the work at a cost of £334,161.58 .
In a statement on social value sent during the tendering process , the Kearsley-based company said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Salford .
It is our community and the company is fully committed to ensuring that prospers .
`` Throughout our 155 year history , Bethell has consistently employed local resources to sustain our growth and development .
This continues to this day .
`` Our head office is based only three miles from Madams Wood Road making us a true local contractor , employing local people and delivering local economic and social benefits for the community .
`` We currently directly employ 223 people , of whom 13 pc reside within the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and using their income to sustain local economic activity and businesses .
`` Bethell shall work with the council to promote local employment opportunities where necessary and facilitate learning and development needs of the Salford workforce throughout the works . ''
The company has committed to ensuring that at least one of its current operational apprentices is appointed to the Madams Wood Road project .
The contract period is due to commence in October and end in January .
Subject to approvals by Transport for Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Further information on road closures and a shuttle bus service will follow .

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A Salford road is set to be resurfaced with new speed bumps, traffic signs and street lighting to be installed by Christmas.
The work on Madams Wood Road in Little Hulton, which will involve road closures, is due to get underway by October and will take around two months.
Bollards and chicanes currently on the road will be removed and there will be a 20mph limit put in place along the carriageway and other surrounding roads.
The project is part of the Salford Bolton Network Improvement programme which aims to benefit more than 100,000 residents living in the area.
This scheme in Little Hulton aims to improve public transport facilities, safety and capacity on the road, which is home to Hilton Lane Primary School.
It will cost Salford City Council around £295,000 with the remaining costs to be covered by Greater Manchester's Growth Fund.
This week, the council's procurement board agreed to appoint construction company Bethell Ltd to carry out the work at a cost of £334,161.58.
In a statement on social value sent during the tendering process, the Kearsley-based company said: "Bethell is part of the local community of Salford. It is our community and the company is fully committed to ensuring that prospers.
"Throughout our 155 year history, Bethell has consistently employed local resources to sustain our growth and development. This continues to this day.
"Our head office is based only three miles from Madams Wood Road making us a true local contractor, employing local people and delivering local economic and social benefits for the community.
"We currently directly employ 223 people, of whom 13 pc reside within the Salford conurbation, paying local council taxes and using their income to sustain local economic activity and businesses.
"Bethell shall work with the council to promote local employment opportunities where necessary and facilitate learning and development needs of the Salford workforce throughout the works."
The company has committed to ensuring that at least one of its current operational apprentices is appointed to the Madams Wood Road project.
The contract period is due to commence in October and end in January.
Subject to approvals by Transport for Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, work should be completed by Christmas.
Further information on road closures and a shuttle bus service will follow.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Doctors speak of their attempts to save tragic newborn baby

Doctors have spoken of the attempts to resuscitate a premature baby at Stepping Hill Hospital .
Baby Evelyn Davies died after her mum went into early labour in November 2018 .
It was not made clear to parents , Elizabeth and Major Matthew Davies , whether their daughter had been stillborn or had died after being born .
The second day of an inquest at Stockport Coroner ’ s Court heard how paediatricians attempted to resuscitate baby Evelyn immediately after she was delivered via cesarean section .
Her mother had unexpectedly gone into early labour when she was 26 weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paediatrician on duty on November 10 , was called to theatre to assist with Evelyn ’ s care .
She said Evelyn showed no signs of movement and had gelatinous skin .
Dr Dominiak and her team could find no trace of a heart beat .
South Manchester Coroner , Chris Morris , said : “ At any stage did you perceive signs of life in Evelyn ?
” Dr Dominiak replied that she did not .
Dr Elizabeth Shackley , the on call paediatric consultant , was asked to attend theatre to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Evelyn .
Dr Shackley said she recalled hearing a ‘ thumping ’ and advised the team to continue with the resuscitation efforts .
Yet they later established the sound was coming from the resuscitaire equipment .
“ I wanted more than anything to hear a heartbeat , ” Dr Shackley told the court .
Several attempts were made to intubate baby Evelyn before medics used mask and bag ventilation and delivered cardiac compressions .
`` It was unexpected , ” said Dr Shackley , who had been called in to assist with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Evelyn to be born dead.
” Dr Shackley discussed the difficult conversation she faced with Major Davies , who was waiting alone in another room .
Major Davies , giving evidence on Wednesday , said he had already been visited by a midwife who had told him mum and baby were both ‘ fine ’ , and that they were helping Evelyn to breathe .
It was only when Dr Shackley spoke with Major Davies that he learned of the severity of his daughter 's condition .
Asked about the discussion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stephanie Bray had already been to see him .
“ I found that a very difficult conversation , ” she told the court .
“ I was very much aware that Mrs Davies was still under general anaesthetic and I was a total stranger walking into the room and that he didn ’ t know that Evelyn had been born dead.
” Addressing the way the news was delivered to Major Davies , Dr Shackley added : `` I am really sorry , I got that wrong . ''
Read more of today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Major Davies that Evelyn was not responding to resuscitation and invited him to see his baby before they stopped .
Asked by the family ’ s barrister , Richard Baker , why she had not used the term stillborn , Dr Shackley said she had been focused on the resuscitation efforts of Evelyn .
`` The situation was : it ’ s 2.30 in the morning and you ’ re called unexpectedly to a delivery where a child is born dead .
It ’ s very , very stressful , '' she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult to think clearly .
As well as that , you ’ re very sympathetic to Evelyn ’ s parents and that puts you under considerable stress as well.
” Marie Dooley , a quality and governance manager at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust , was asked why Stephanie Bray , a midwife involved in the delivery , was allowed to amend the medical notes four days after the event .
Miss Bray had said she wanted to change the notes from ‘ ?
showing some signs of life ’ to ‘ showing no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she considered it ‘ good practice ’ to ensure records are correct , and that Miss Bray ’ s amendment had been countersigned in her presence .

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Doctors have spoken of the attempts to resuscitate a premature baby at Stepping Hill Hospital.
Baby Evelyn Davies died after her mum went into early labour in November 2018.
It was not made clear to parents, Elizabeth and Major Matthew Davies, whether their daughter had been stillborn or had died after being born.
The second day of an inquest at Stockport Coroner’s Court heard how paediatricians attempted to resuscitate baby Evelyn immediately after she was delivered via cesarean section.
Her mother had unexpectedly gone into early labour when she was 26 weeks pregnant.
Dr Kate Dominiak, a paediatrician on duty on November 10, was called to theatre to assist with Evelyn’s care.
She said Evelyn showed no signs of movement and had gelatinous skin.
Dr Dominiak and her team could find no trace of a heart beat.
South Manchester Coroner, Chris Morris, said: “At any stage did you perceive signs of life in Evelyn?”
Dr Dominiak replied that she did not.
Dr Elizabeth Shackley, the on call paediatric consultant, was asked to attend theatre to support Dr Dominiak and neonatal nurses with Evelyn.
Dr Shackley said she recalled hearing a ‘thumping’ and advised the team to continue with the resuscitation efforts.
Yet they later established the sound was coming from the resuscitaire equipment.
“I wanted more than anything to hear a heartbeat,” Dr Shackley told the court.
Several attempts were made to intubate baby Evelyn before medics used mask and bag ventilation and delivered cardiac compressions.
"It was unexpected,” said Dr Shackley, who had been called in to assist with the newborn.
"I was not expecting for Evelyn to be born dead.”
Dr Shackley discussed the difficult conversation she faced with Major Davies, who was waiting alone in another room.
Major Davies, giving evidence on Wednesday, said he had already been visited by a midwife who had told him mum and baby were both ‘fine’, and that they were helping Evelyn to breathe.
It was only when Dr Shackley spoke with Major Davies that he learned of the severity of his daughter's condition.
Asked about the discussion, Dr Shackley said she was unaware Midwife Stephanie Bray had already been to see him.
“I found that a very difficult conversation,” she told the court.
“I was very much aware that Mrs Davies was still under general anaesthetic and I was a total stranger walking into the room and that he didn’t know that Evelyn had been born dead.”
Addressing the way the news was delivered to Major Davies, Dr Shackley added: "I am really sorry, I got that wrong."
Dr Shackley explained to Major Davies that Evelyn was not responding to resuscitation and invited him to see his baby before they stopped.
Asked by the family’s barrister, Richard Baker, why she had not used the term stillborn, Dr Shackley said she had been focused on the resuscitation efforts of Evelyn.
"The situation was: it’s 2.30 in the morning and you’re called unexpectedly to a delivery where a child is born dead. It’s very, very stressful," she said.
"It’s very difficult to think clearly. As well as that, you’re very sympathetic to Evelyn’s parents and that puts you under considerable stress as well.”
Marie Dooley, a quality and governance manager at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, was asked why Stephanie Bray, a midwife involved in the delivery, was allowed to amend the medical notes four days after the event.
Miss Bray had said she wanted to change the notes from ‘? showing some signs of life’ to ‘showing no signs of life’.
Ms Dooley said she considered it ‘good practice’ to ensure records are correct, and that Miss Bray’s amendment had been countersigned in her presence.
Proceeding.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--What it's like inside schools as children return after six months away

It 's the Year 7 assembly at Newman RC College in Oldham - but every single pupil is sat at their classroom desks and not in the school hall .
The welcoming message of assistant headteacher Nicola Foley is broadcast through the speakers as the pupils sit listening on tables of two facing the same direction .
It 's the first day the school has reopened to all pupils since it closed six months ago in March .
And it 's the first day many of the Year 7s have ever step foot inside the building .
It 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during normal times , let alone during a global pandemic with strange new rules like wearing masks in the corridors .
`` Today is the start of great things for you '' , Nicola reassures her pupils during assembly .
`` If you remember to stay calm , to do what the adults ask , then everything should take care of itself . ''
Joshua Howard , 11 , is one of the hundreds of pupils listening to the message as it 's projected through the classroom .
He 's sat in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the high school .
The only time he saw the school before today was in a virtual welcome tour during the holidays .
He felt 'really scared ' when he woke up this morning , but he now feels 'the opposite ' .
`` The teachers and ( headteacher ) Mr Potts made me calm .
It 's really great , I 'm really excited .
It feels quite different to wear a mask .
I 'm glad to be back at school . ''
Joshua 's teacher , Andrew Mather , says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take in ' , but the school has done a 'really good job ' of putting everyone 's minds at ease .
`` We will be patient with the children , and we are hoping they will be patient with us as well , '' he says .
A lot has changed at the school since it closed to most pupils around six months ago .
Pupils like Joshua must stay in their Covid-secure bubbles throughout the day .
All their classrooms will be held in the same area of the building .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ too - and they will stay in their bubbles during break time .
They have their own stationary , lockers and toilet blocks as part of social distancing measures introduced to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
Downstairs , Jackie is preparing coffees from behind the counter at 'Jackie 's Cafe ' .
`` It feels great , I 'm glad to be back , back to normal .
I had a weird summer , I became a dance sensation on TikTok '' , she laughs from behind her visor .
Headteacher Glyn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff over the last few months to make the school Covid-secure .
`` We have to demonstrate to parents our commitment to their children .
We have to convince parents we are safe .
We have to remove their anxieties , '' he says .
He thinks it 's 'absolutely essential ' that schools open now , and says staff have been 'desperate to return ' .
`` We are delighted to have our students back , we have worked really hard over the holidays to make sure we can provide a safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Schools are n't schools without children , they are just buildings with empty rooms in them . ''
But , he says , staff have had to react very quickly to new guidance from the government , which was released just days before the school reopened .
He says he 'would n't like to be the person who wrote the guidance ' and accepts that it has changed rapidly because of the difficulties around the virus .
`` But from an educational position , my concern and frustration was everything we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been told in July .
So it 's a little bit disingenuous to turn round and suggest it had to be sent out in the last week , '' he says .
Over at Manchester Islamic High School for Girls in Chorlton and a Year 11 group are having a lesson on their experience of lockdown and their worries about changes .
`` I really like being in school and seeing everyone .
It 's been six months at home , it 's nice to come back .
`` I was n't nervous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emails , they told us everything that had to happen '' , pupil Haneen Obaid says .
Headteacher Mona Mohamed admits she struggled to sleep last night ahead of the big day .
Her school email inbox was full of questions from parents yesterday evening asking things like ' I have come back from France , do I need to isolate ?
`` , she says .
Just like at Newman College , they are adjusting to strange new rules like one-way systems in corridors , staggered break times and social bubbles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and says everyone is adapting quickly .
`` There 's nothing that replaces face to face ( learning ) .
It 's for their mental well being ... it 's not just the children it 's the adults .
`` People ca n't go to work if their children are at home . ''
Mrs Mohamed is also executive headteacher at Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys in Whalley Range .
Year 8 pupil Bilal Adnan says it 's 'different ' being back .
He finds it difficult wearing a face mask and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his specs keep riding up his face .
`` If you meet your friends , you ca n't shake their hands .
Most of us have n't seen each other for a long time , it 's great to be reunited . ''
His pal Islam disagrees .
`` Since the Premier League started I was happy '' , he says .
In response to Mr Potts ' comments about last minute guidance issued by the government , a Department for Education spokesman said : “ Schools have had our Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of July , and teachers and school leaders and staff have been working hard to put these measures in place so all children can return for the autumn term .
`` The latest updates provide additional information to support schools as they welcome all children back .
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It's the Year 7 assembly at Newman RC College in Oldham - but every single pupil is sat at their classroom desks and not in the school hall.
The welcoming message of assistant headteacher Nicola Foley is broadcast through the speakers as the pupils sit listening on tables of two facing the same direction.
It's the first day the school has reopened to all pupils since it closed six months ago in March.
And it's the first day many of the Year 7s have ever step foot inside the building.
It's a nerve-racking experience for children starting high school during normal times, let alone during a global pandemic with strange new rules like wearing masks in the corridors.
"Today is the start of great things for you", Nicola reassures her pupils during assembly.
"If you remember to stay calm, to do what the adults ask, then everything should take care of itself."
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Joshua Howard, 11, is one of the hundreds of pupils listening to the message as it's projected through the classroom.
He's sat in his science lesson on his first day at the high school.
The only time he saw the school before today was in a virtual welcome tour during the holidays.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
He felt 'really scared' when he woke up this morning, but he now feels 'the opposite'.
"The teachers and (headteacher) Mr Potts made me calm. It's really great, I'm really excited. It feels quite different to wear a mask. I'm glad to be back at school."
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Joshua's teacher, Andrew Mather, says the rules are 'a lot to take in', but the school has done a 'really good job' of putting everyone's minds at ease.
"We will be patient with the children, and we are hoping they will be patient with us as well," he says.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
A lot has changed at the school since it closed to most pupils around six months ago.
Pupils like Joshua must stay in their Covid-secure bubbles throughout the day.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
All their classrooms will be held in the same area of the building.
They all have their own toilet areas too - and they will stay in their bubbles during break time.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
They have their own stationary, lockers and toilet blocks as part of social distancing measures introduced to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Downstairs, Jackie is preparing coffees from behind the counter at 'Jackie's Cafe'.
"It feels great, I'm glad to be back, back to normal. I had a weird summer, I became a dance sensation on TikTok", she laughs from behind her visor.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
Headteacher Glyn Potts has been working hard with his staff over the last few months to make the school Covid-secure.
"We have to demonstrate to parents our commitment to their children. We have to convince parents we are safe. We have to remove their anxieties," he says.
He thinks it's 'absolutely essential' that schools open now, and says staff have been 'desperate to return'.
(Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"We are delighted to have our students back, we have worked really hard over the holidays to make sure we can provide a safe environment for our young people to thrive. Schools aren't schools without children, they are just buildings with empty rooms in them."
But, he says, staff have had to react very quickly to new guidance from the government, which was released just days before the school reopened.
He says he 'wouldn't like to be the person who wrote the guidance' and accepts that it has changed rapidly because of the difficulties around the virus.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"But from an educational position, my concern and frustration was everything we are doing now, we knew could have been told in July. So it's a little bit disingenuous to turn round and suggest it had to be sent out in the last week," he says.
Over at Manchester Islamic High School for Girls in Chorlton and a Year 11 group are having a lesson on their experience of lockdown and their worries about changes.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"I really like being in school and seeing everyone. It's been six months at home, it's nice to come back.
"I wasn't nervous, the school sent us so many emails, they told us everything that had to happen", pupil Haneen Obaid says.
Headteacher Mona Mohamed admits she struggled to sleep last night ahead of the big day.
Her school email inbox was full of questions from parents yesterday evening asking things like 'I have come back from France, do I need to isolate?", she says.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Just like at Newman College, they are adjusting to strange new rules like one-way systems in corridors, staggered break times and social bubbles.
But she's glad to be back and says everyone is adapting quickly.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"There's nothing that replaces face to face (learning). It's for their mental well being...it's not just the children it's the adults.
"People can't go to work if their children are at home."
Mrs Mohamed is also executive headteacher at Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys in Whalley Range.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Year 8 pupil Bilal Adnan says it's 'different' being back.
He finds it difficult wearing a face mask and glasses at the same time, as his specs keep riding up his face.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
"If you meet your friends, you can't shake their hands. Most of us haven't seen each other for a long time, it's great to be reunited."
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Bilal found lockdown 'boring'.
His pal Islam disagrees. "Since the Premier League started I was happy", he says.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
In response to Mr Potts' comments about last minute guidance issued by the government, a Department for Education spokesman said: “Schools have had our Public Health England endorsed guidance on full school reopening since the start of July, and teachers and school leaders and staff have been working hard to put these measures in place so all children can return for the autumn term.
"The latest updates provide additional information to support schools as they welcome all children back.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--'You killed my son and I will never forgive you'

The parents of Wigan teenager Jack Worwood , who was killed in a hit-and-run by cowardly Liam Wilson , recalled the 'whirlwind ' 24 hours that changed their lives forever .
Jack , 13 , had been on his way to meet friends for a game of football on the afternoon of July 7 , when Wilson , 21 , lost control of his car on Old Road , Asheon-in-Makerfield , and hit the teenager .
Wilson fled the scene and Jack died from his injuries the next day , after being rushed to Royal Manchester Children 's Hospital .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilson was sentenced to four years imprisonment at Bolton Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing .
In victim impact statements , read out at court , Jack 's heartbroken parents spoke of the trauma they have suffered in the aftermath of the killing .
Andrew Worwood , Jack 's father , remembers rushing to Old Road once he heard about the collision .
He said : `` I then realised it was my Jack that they were desperately trying to save and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ collapse .
I was torn and just wanted to go to him but realised they had to work on him to save my boy - my amazing , clever , funny boy .
`` I was in a total state of shock .
No words can ever express the feeling of total helplessness that I was feeling at that time .
I felt numb , empty and physically sick . ''
Mr Worwood then rode to Royal Manchester Children 's Hospital in the back of the ambulance , where Jack was operated on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jack 's mother , Catherine Worwood , he had to make the decision to turn off Jack 's life support .
`` I will never forget what I saw as I walked into that room , '' Mr Worwood added .
`` He was unresponsive and hooked up to numerous monitors and machines with tubes and wires .
I felt empty , hopeless , but still clinging to the hope that he would wake up or show some response .
`` No parent should ever have to make the decision to end their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilson ) took that decision away from all of us with your selfish actions of getting behind the wheel of a car and driving when you should n't have .
I can never forgive you for this .
`` We sat there with him until the end , until the machine was switched off and watched him slip away from us .
`` Losing our son feels like we 've been given a life sentence that we ca n't see a way out of .
Our lives as a family are over .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ since Jack passed away .
She can not face being without him so not only have we lost Jack but we 've lost her too .
`` Every aspect of family life is empty without him .
Whenever I think of a future , I see a huge void .
`` Jack was exceptional at maths and wanted to be an accountant .
He would have made it as he was bright enough .
He was supposed to be my best man when I marry Tracy .
I am unable to go to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It 's affected his friends , his grandparents , his uncle , his cousins and everyone who knew him .
`` You killed my son and I will never forgive you .
You have your life and my son will never have his . ''
Catherine Worwood 's victim impact statement described Jack as a `` loveable rogue '' and she said she would never be able to forgive Wilson .
She said : `` It 's difficult for me to put into the words the whirlwind journey my family has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Jack was a caring , kind and conscientious kid , a loveable rogue who had his whole life ahead of him .
His innocence is something that is unbearable throughout his story .
`` Walking on the pavement on his way to play football , a sport he loved , with his friends in daylight hours .
Some people may say that he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time but he was n't .
Jack was innocent and had every right to be where he was .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the wrong time .
He broke the law , Jack did n't .
He killed my son and left him for dead .
He is alive to tell the tale , Jack is n't .
`` We stayed the night at the hospital , doctors worked tirelessly but were unsuccessful .
My son passed away in his mum and dad 's arms , surrounded by his immediate family .
My whole life turned upside down in less than 24 hours .
`` I do n't think that I will ever heal from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who had dreams of becoming an accountant .
I will never see this , I will never see him graduate , marry , or have children - all the amazing milestones that a mother should share with her son .
`` I have another son , Connor , who has lost his brother .
We are all grieving in ways I did not know possible .
They had such a strong connection as brothers and best friends .
Connor is at college age and this has impacted him greatly , this part of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' No sentence will ever be enough .
No amount of apologies will ever be forgiven .
At the end of the day , is that all my son 's life is worth , a few years imprisonment ? ''
Around the time of the collision , the family of Jack also issued a shared statement , which read : “ You only had to meet Jack once , and you knew Jack .
“ He was a rascal , but a sweet little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hearted .
You could never be mad at him for long , as he ’ d soon have you laughing and kissing him again .
“ He loved football , playing on his PlayStation and doing maths at school .
He aspired to be an accountant and we knew he ’ d have done it , he was so bright .
“ He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends .
He was such a character ; so adorable .
“ Love you so much Jack - from dad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , step-dad Lee and big brother Connor . ''

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The parents of Wigan teenager Jack Worwood, who was killed in a hit-and-run by cowardly Liam Wilson, recalled the 'whirlwind' 24 hours that changed their lives forever.
Jack, 13, had been on his way to meet friends for a game of football on the afternoon of July 7, when Wilson, 21, lost control of his car on Old Road, Asheon-in-Makerfield, and hit the teenager.
Wilson fled the scene and Jack died from his injuries the next day, after being rushed to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Earlier today (Wednesday September 3) Wilson was sentenced to four years imprisonment at Bolton Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing.
In victim impact statements, read out at court, Jack's heartbroken parents spoke of the trauma they have suffered in the aftermath of the killing.
Andrew Worwood, Jack's father, remembers rushing to Old Road once he heard about the collision.
He said: "I then realised it was my Jack that they were desperately trying to save and I have no idea how I didn't collapse. I was torn and just wanted to go to him but realised they had to work on him to save my boy - my amazing, clever, funny boy.
"I was in a total state of shock. No words can ever express the feeling of total helplessness that I was feeling at that time. I felt numb, empty and physically sick."
Mr Worwood then rode to Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in the back of the ambulance, where Jack was operated on for around six hours.
Along with Jack's mother, Catherine Worwood, he had to make the decision to turn off Jack's life support.
"I will never forget what I saw as I walked into that room," Mr Worwood added.
"He was unresponsive and hooked up to numerous monitors and machines with tubes and wires. I felt empty, hopeless, but still clinging to the hope that he would wake up or show some response.
"No parent should ever have to make the decision to end their 13-year-old son's life but you (Wilson) took that decision away from all of us with your selfish actions of getting behind the wheel of a car and driving when you shouldn't have. I can never forgive you for this.
"We sat there with him until the end, until the machine was switched off and watched him slip away from us.
"Losing our son feels like we've been given a life sentence that we can't see a way out of. Our lives as a family are over. Our daughter Caitlin has not been home since Jack passed away. She cannot face being without him so not only have we lost Jack but we've lost her too.
"Every aspect of family life is empty without him. Whenever I think of a future, I see a huge void.
"Jack was exceptional at maths and wanted to be an accountant. He would have made it as he was bright enough. He was supposed to be my best man when I marry Tracy. I am unable to go to work now as a HGV driver.
"It's affected his friends, his grandparents, his uncle, his cousins and everyone who knew him.
"You killed my son and I will never forgive you. You have your life and my son will never have his."
Catherine Worwood's victim impact statement described Jack as a "loveable rogue" and she said she would never be able to forgive Wilson.
She said: "It's difficult for me to put into the words the whirlwind journey my family has been on in the last few months.
(Image: GMP)
"Jack was a caring, kind and conscientious kid, a loveable rogue who had his whole life ahead of him. His innocence is something that is unbearable throughout his story.
"Walking on the pavement on his way to play football, a sport he loved, with his friends in daylight hours. Some people may say that he was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time but he wasn't. Jack was innocent and had every right to be where he was.
"Liam Wilson was in the wrong place at the wrong time. He broke the law, Jack didn't. He killed my son and left him for dead. He is alive to tell the tale, Jack isn't.
(Image: GMP)
"We stayed the night at the hospital, doctors worked tirelessly but were unsuccessful. My son passed away in his mum and dad's arms, surrounded by his immediate family. My whole life turned upside down in less than 24 hours.
"I don't think that I will ever heal from this. Jack was a bright boy who had dreams of becoming an accountant. I will never see this, I will never see him graduate, marry, or have children - all the amazing milestones that a mother should share with her son.
"I have another son, Connor, who has lost his brother. We are all grieving in ways I did not know possible. They had such a strong connection as brothers and best friends. Connor is at college age and this has impacted him greatly, this part of his life has been put on hold.
"No sentence will ever be enough. No amount of apologies will ever be forgiven. At the end of the day, is that all my son's life is worth, a few years imprisonment?"
Around the time of the collision, the family of Jack also issued a shared statement, which read: “You only had to meet Jack once, and you knew Jack.
“He was a rascal, but a sweet little rascal - cheeky, loving and soft hearted. You could never be mad at him for long, as he’d soon have you laughing and kissing him again.
(Image: GMP)
“He loved football, playing on his PlayStation and doing maths at school. He aspired to be an accountant and we knew he’d have done it, he was so bright.
“He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. He was such a character; so adorable.
“Love you so much Jack - from dad, step-mum Tracy, step-sister Caitlyn-Marie, mum, step-dad Lee and big brother Connor."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--'I think we’re in the foothills of the second wave now - it could go anywhere'

Salford 's public health director has explained why regional restrictions should remain in place despite the number of deaths from coronavirus staying low .
Rules prohibiting people from meeting with members of different households indoors or in private gardens are in force across most of Greater Manchester .
Wigan and Stockport have now been released from the regional restrictions .
But in Bolton and Trafford , where rules were due to be relaxed this week , the restrictions will remain in place due to a recent spike in cases of Covid-19 .
In Salford , there were 36.3 coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week ending August 29 , up from 27.8 the previous week .
But there has not been a Covid-related death recorded in Salford since August 1 .
Salford City Council 's public health director , Dr Muna Abdel Aziz , says local regional restrictions are still needed though .
She said : “ The virus has been circulating amongst young people who then take it back home .
“ The virus has been circulating in healthy communities either because of their age or because they ’ re in work which means they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explains why we haven ’ t seen the hospitalisations or the death we saw in the first wave .
`` I think we ’ re in the foothills of the second wave now and it could go anywhere because if it takes hold of a vulnerable group , maybe in our care homes again or elsewhere a vulnerable group in the community , sadly we may see the very severe consequences .
`` People needing to go into intensive care or sadly some deaths .
“ We don ’ t know where this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are saying to people , don ’ t think it ’ s mild because it hasn ’ t affected you enough to go into hospital .
`` You ’ re just a transmitter , you ’ re just a carrier .
The next person on from you , or the next person on from them , that happened because you didn ’ t stop it when it came to you .
`` That ’ s why we ’ re saying remember you ’ re the carrier , you ’ re the transmitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Salford 's health and social care scrutiny panel on Wednesday morning , the public health director told councillors how the pandemic has affected Black , Asian and Minority Ethnic ( BAME ) communities .
Dr Abdel Aziz revealed that the virus is currently circulating among Asian communities across Greater Manchester , but last month it was circulating among black and mixed race communities with black heritage .
She said : “ Now , because we know it ’ s particular communities where the virus is circulating , that ’ s why it makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on households in private gardens because that means that if someone has the virus and takes it into their household and it circulates within a household , it doesn ’ t take hold of the community because it isn ’ t passed on from one household to the next .
“ How is it that people are contracting the virus ?
Many individuals will have got it when they ’ re out and about .
Breaches of face coverings , social distancing , out in social settings , but we are trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ So we ’ re urging members of the public of all ethnicities , and key workers in particular , to be really sensible when they ’ re out and about , to wear face coverings where they are meant to and to socially distance because we don ’ t want people to take the virus back into their household and into their community . ''

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Salford's public health director has explained why regional restrictions should remain in place despite the number of deaths from coronavirus staying low.
Rules prohibiting people from meeting with members of different households indoors or in private gardens are in force across most of Greater Manchester.
Wigan and Stockport have now been released from the regional restrictions.
But in Bolton and Trafford, where rules were due to be relaxed this week, the restrictions will remain in place due to a recent spike in cases of Covid-19.
In Salford, there were 36.3 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in the borough in the week ending August 29, up from 27.8 the previous week.
But there has not been a Covid-related death recorded in Salford since August 1.
Salford City Council's public health director, Dr Muna Abdel Aziz, says local regional restrictions are still needed though.
She said: “The virus has been circulating amongst young people who then take it back home.
“The virus has been circulating in healthy communities either because of their age or because they’re in work which means they are the healthy workforce.
“That explains why we haven’t seen the hospitalisations or the death we saw in the first wave.
"I think we’re in the foothills of the second wave now and it could go anywhere because if it takes hold of a vulnerable group, maybe in our care homes again or elsewhere a vulnerable group in the community, sadly we may see the very severe consequences.
"People needing to go into intensive care or sadly some deaths.
“We don’t know where this second wave will take us.
"We are saying to people, don’t think it’s mild because it hasn’t affected you enough to go into hospital.
"You’re just a transmitter, you’re just a carrier. The next person on from you, or the next person on from them, that happened because you didn’t stop it when it came to you.
"That’s why we’re saying remember you’re the carrier, you’re the transmitter and protect everyone else.”
Speaking to Salford's health and social care scrutiny panel on Wednesday morning, the public health director told councillors how the pandemic has affected Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities.
Dr Abdel Aziz revealed that the virus is currently circulating among Asian communities across Greater Manchester, but last month it was circulating among black and mixed race communities with black heritage.
She said: “Now, because we know it’s particular communities where the virus is circulating, that’s why it makes such sense to have the local restrictions on households in private gardens because that means that if someone has the virus and takes it into their household and it circulates within a household, it doesn’t take hold of the community because it isn’t passed on from one household to the next.
“How is it that people are contracting the virus? Many individuals will have got it when they’re out and about. Breaches of face coverings, social distancing, out in social settings, but we are trying to keep those social settings open.
"So we’re urging members of the public of all ethnicities, and key workers in particular, to be really sensible when they’re out and about, to wear face coverings where they are meant to and to socially distance because we don’t want people to take the virus back into their household and into their community."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Manchester United Women WSL 2020/21 season preview

It was a stunning maiden Women ’ s Super League campaign for Casey Stoney ’ s Manchester United – finishing fourth on a points-per-game basis .
They were behind the league ’ s Big Three – Chelsea , Manchester City and Arsenal – each of whom beat them by a single goal in the fixtures they played in a truncated season .
Vice-captain Amy Turner expects the side to do even better in the coming year .
“ We knew that we could compete with the top three , but it ’ s a different thing competing with them and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have that last year , ” she admitted .
“ But now I feel like we ’ re in a much better place .
We ’ re ready to challenge those teams and I suppose it will come with different challenges .
“ Last year we were a newly promoted team , maybe other teams didn ’ t know too much about us so it ’ s about being adaptable and kicking on and showing what we ’ re capable of.
” They begin with the toughest test of all – facing champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 .
Germany 's Ivana Fuso has headed to England for the first time .
The 19-year-old forward signed from Swiss side FC Basel , where she averaged a goal a game .
Spanish full back Ona Batlle also signed for the club this summer following two years at Levante .
At international level she was part of the junior squads that won the 2015 Under-17 European Championships and the 2017 Under-19 European Championships , and was named in the team of the tournament for the latter .
Captain Katie Zelem is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She took the armband after Alex Greenwood 's departure to Lyon last season , the pinnacle so far of a United career that began in childhood when she progressed through the club 's centre of excellence .
With no women 's team to join , though , she was forced across the north-west to Liverpool in 2013 , spending four years there .
She ventured overseas to Juventus in 2017 , helping them to the Serie A final - and returned home to Manchester United when they were awarded their licence to compete @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018/19 .
As a player , she controls the midfield and can surprise defences with a set piece or long-range piece of brilliance .
Watching the Reds guarantees goals .
They have the experience of Jess Sigsworth and Jane Ross - who made the move over from the Blue side of the city - along with the youthful zest of the likes of teenagers Fuso and Lauren James , plus Young Lioness Ella Toone .
Stoney has put together an immensely talented team but it lacks a little top-flight experience .
She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the squad along with Dutch international Jackie Groenen to combat that issue - this forthcoming campaign will demonstrate just how well they gel .
Fourth place seems a reasonable expectation .
Skipper Zelem expects at least that – and hopefully more .
“ Some new players have come in and fitted in brilliantly with the squad , ” she said .
“ We needed some new additions to strengthen our team and bring us a bit more strength in depth and that ’ s exactly what they ’ ve done .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ games leading up to the Chelsea game so our pre-season has gone really well and we ’ ve been able to work on things we wanted , so now we ’ re just so excited .
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It was a stunning maiden Women’s Super League campaign for Casey Stoney’s Manchester United – finishing fourth on a points-per-game basis.
They were behind the league’s Big Three – Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal – each of whom beat them by a single goal in the fixtures they played in a truncated season.
Vice-captain Amy Turner expects the side to do even better in the coming year.
“We knew that we could compete with the top three, but it’s a different thing competing with them and beating them and we didn’t have that last year,” she admitted.
“But now I feel like we’re in a much better place. We’re ready to challenge those teams and I suppose it will come with different challenges.
“Last year we were a newly promoted team, maybe other teams didn’t know too much about us so it’s about being adaptable and kicking on and showing what we’re capable of.”
They begin with the toughest test of all – facing champions Chelsea in their opener on Sunday September 6.
New signings
Germany's Ivana Fuso has headed to England for the first time. The 19-year-old forward signed from Swiss side FC Basel, where she averaged a goal a game.
Spanish full back Ona Batlle also signed for the club this summer following two years at Levante. At international level she was part of the junior squads that won the 2015 Under-17 European Championships and the 2017 Under-19 European Championships, and was named in the team of the tournament for the latter.
Key player
Captain Katie Zelem is the key element to United's success. She took the armband after Alex Greenwood's departure to Lyon last season, the pinnacle so far of a United career that began in childhood when she progressed through the club's centre of excellence. With no women's team to join, though, she was forced across the north-west to Liverpool in 2013, spending four years there. She ventured overseas to Juventus in 2017, helping them to the Serie A final - and returned home to Manchester United when they were awarded their licence to compete in the FA Women's Championship in 2018/19. As a player, she controls the midfield and can surprise defences with a set piece or long-range piece of brilliance.
Strengths
Watching the Reds guarantees goals. They have the experience of Jess Sigsworth and Jane Ross - who made the move over from the Blue side of the city - along with the youthful zest of the likes of teenagers Fuso and Lauren James, plus Young Lioness Ella Toone.
Weaknesses
Stoney has put together an immensely talented team but it lacks a little top-flight experience. She added Lionesses Lucy Staniforth and Mary Earps to the squad along with Dutch international Jackie Groenen to combat that issue - this forthcoming campaign will demonstrate just how well they gel.
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Prediction
Fourth place seems a reasonable expectation. Skipper Zelem expects at least that – and hopefully more.
“Some new players have come in and fitted in brilliantly with the squad,” she said. “We needed some new additions to strengthen our team and bring us a bit more strength in depth and that’s exactly what they’ve done.
“We’ve had some really good friendly games leading up to the Chelsea game so our pre-season has gone really well and we’ve been able to work on things we wanted, so now we’re just so excited.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--No changes made to quarantine list amid fears Greece and Portugal could be added

No changes have been made to England 's quarantine list , it has been confirmed .
The decision not to add or remove any countries to the travel corridor list comes after it was feared there would be chaos for holidaymakers .
But this is n't the case for Wales where it has been announced by Health Minister Vaughan Gething that mainland Portugal has been added to the Welsh quarantine list , although the Azores and Madeira will remain exempt .
There were concerns that for people in England , Greece could be added to the list as well as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mandatory 14 day self-isolation a fortnight ago .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps tweeted on Thursday : `` We continue to keep the Travel Corridor list under constant review & wo n't hesitate to remove countries if needed .
`` However , there are no English additions or removals today .
`` Nonetheless , holidaymakers are reminded – 14-day quarantine countries can & do change at very short notice .
He added : `` Travel Corridor factors taken into account by JBC & Ministers inc : COVID-19 prevalence ; level & rate of change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & test positivity ; extent of contained outbreak as opposed to general transmission ; govt actions & other epidemiological information . ''
In previous weeks , the Department for Transport has announced swift changes to the UK quarantine exemption list - including for Spain and France .
A seven-day rate of 20 cases per 100,000 people is the threshold above which the UK Government considers triggering quarantine conditions .
All travellers , including those from exempt destinations , will still be required to show a complete passenger locator form on arrival into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group of exemptions .
If travellers refuse to provide their contact details , they could be fined £100 with a maximum penalty of up to £3,200 .

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No changes have been made to England's quarantine list, it has been confirmed.
The decision not to add or remove any countries to the travel corridor list comes after it was feared there would be chaos for holidaymakers.
But this isn't the case for Wales where it has been announced by Health Minister Vaughan Gething that mainland Portugal has been added to the Welsh quarantine list, although the Azores and Madeira will remain exempt.
There were concerns that for people in England, Greece could be added to the list as well as Portugal which was only removed from the mandatory 14 day self-isolation a fortnight ago.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps tweeted on Thursday: "We continue to keep the Travel Corridor list under constant review & won't hesitate to remove countries if needed.
"However, there are no English additions or removals today.
"Nonetheless, holidaymakers are reminded – 14-day quarantine countries can & do change at very short notice.
He added: "Travel Corridor factors taken into account by JBC & Ministers inc: COVID-19 prevalence; level & rate of change; extent of in-country tests, regime & test positivity; extent of contained outbreak as opposed to general transmission; govt actions & other epidemiological information."
In previous weeks, the Department for Transport has announced swift changes to the UK quarantine exemption list - including for Spain and France.
A seven-day rate of 20 cases per 100,000 people is the threshold above which the UK Government considers triggering quarantine conditions.
All travellers, including those from exempt destinations, will still be required to show a complete passenger locator form on arrival into the UK unless they fall into a small group of exemptions.
If travellers refuse to provide their contact details, they could be fined £100 with a maximum penalty of up to £3,200.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--Police issue update after man bundled into van and abducted

A man is being treated for a leg injury after he was abducted in broad daylight .
The victim was beaten after two men bundled him into the back of a white Mercedes-Benz Vito van on Swanage Avenue in Wythenshawe , at 12.45pm on Saturday ( August 29 ) .
The van , which has distinctive black stickers on the side , was later found abandoned on Shentonfield Road , a nearby industrial estate in Baguely .
It was forensically analysed by specialist detectives .
The victim has since been found by police .
He is currently receiving medical treatment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supported by officers .
A senior source confirmed to the M.E.N that he had been 'battered ' but was not 'not co-operating with police enquiries . '
Two men , aged 44 and 46 , have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and released on bail .
Police say they are treating the incident as isolated , and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward .
Detective Inspector Chris Maddocks , of GMP 's City of Manchester district , said : `` I would like to start by praising our officers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this case , which has led to the victim being found .
`` I want to stress to the public that we believe this incident is isolated with no wider risk to the community .
`` We 're following a number of lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances behind this incident and I would ask anyone with any information at all to come forward .
`` I will continue to appeal to any witnesses or anyone with knowledge of this incident to contact police as we would like to hear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can contact police on 0161 856 6063 , quoting incident number 1461 of 29/08/2020 .
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A man is being treated for a leg injury after he was abducted in broad daylight.
The victim was beaten after two men bundled him into the back of a white Mercedes-Benz Vito van on Swanage Avenue in Wythenshawe, at 12.45pm on Saturday (August 29).
The van, which has distinctive black stickers on the side, was later found abandoned on Shentonfield Road, a nearby industrial estate in Baguely.
It was forensically analysed by specialist detectives.
The victim has since been found by police. He is currently receiving medical treatment for a leg injury, and being supported by officers.
A senior source confirmed to the M.E.N that he had been 'battered' but was not 'not co-operating with police enquiries.'
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Two men, aged 44 and 46, have been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and released on bail.
Police say they are treating the incident as isolated, and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Detective Inspector Chris Maddocks, of GMP's City of Manchester district, said: "I would like to start by praising our officers for their dedication and commitment to the investigation of this case, which has led to the victim being found.
"I want to stress to the public that we believe this incident is isolated with no wider risk to the community.
"We're following a number of lines of enquiry to establish the full circumstances behind this incident and I would ask anyone with any information at all to come forward.
"I will continue to appeal to any witnesses or anyone with knowledge of this incident to contact police as we would like to hear from you."
Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 6063, quoting incident number 1461 of 29/08/2020.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-03--The Rivalry League - you tell us who your club's biggest rivals really are

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themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Napoli president takes aim at Man City approach over Kalidou Koulibaly

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis took a swipe at Manchester City as he suggested bad blood between the clubs from two years ago is affecting negotiations for Kalidou Koulibaly .
The Senegal defender is one of Pep Guardiola 's top targets this summer as the Blues look to do what they tried and failed to achieve last year and secure a long-term partner for Aymeric Laporte following Vincent Kompany 's departure .
However , there has not yet been an agreement over price with the valuations for the 29-year-old remaining far enough apart .
De Laurentiis has been speaking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ side step up their preparations for the upcoming season at a training camp .
There has been a hint of frustration in recent comments about Koulibaly , and the president indicated that negotiations for the player had not been normal up to now because of an old incident .
`` If Manchester City maintain that they can not speak with us [ directly ] because of the problem with Jorginho , '' he said on Thursday , `` how can we have a normal and calm negotiation for the sale of a player @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blues thought they had agreed a deal for midfielder Jorginho with Napoli as they looked to replace Fernandinho , wearing the price down over a number of months .
However , they were left empty handed and none too pleased when Chelsea swooped for Maurizio Sarri with Jorginho as a double deal .
City have already signed Nathan Ake this summer to strengthen their defence but are looking to add another marquee signing at the back .

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis took a swipe at Manchester City as he suggested bad blood between the clubs from two years ago is affecting negotiations for Kalidou Koulibaly.
The Senegal defender is one of Pep Guardiola's top targets this summer as the Blues look to do what they tried and failed to achieve last year and secure a long-term partner for Aymeric Laporte following Vincent Kompany's departure. However, there has not yet been an agreement over price with the valuations for the 29-year-old remaining far enough apart.
De Laurentiis has been speaking to reporters this week as the Serie A side step up their preparations for the upcoming season at a training camp.
There has been a hint of frustration in recent comments about Koulibaly, and the president indicated that negotiations for the player had not been normal up to now because of an old incident.
"If Manchester City maintain that they cannot speak with us [directly] because of the problem with Jorginho," he said on Thursday, "how can we have a normal and calm negotiation for the sale of a player?"
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Back in 2018, the Blues thought they had agreed a deal for midfielder Jorginho with Napoli as they looked to replace Fernandinho, wearing the price down over a number of months. However, they were left empty handed and none too pleased when Chelsea swooped for Maurizio Sarri with Jorginho as a double deal.
City have already signed Nathan Ake this summer to strengthen their defence but are looking to add another marquee signing at the back.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Lionel Messi agent issues statement after FC Barcelona talks

Lionel Messi 's father and agent Jorge has hit back at La Liga following ongoing uncertainty about the contract of the Barcelona star .
The future of the 33-year-old has been uncertain since his bombshell announcement , followed up by the player refusing to turn up for pre-season testing or training with the club .
La Liga have waded into the situation , attempting to shore up the position of Barcelona and thus the league with their interpretation of one of the disputed clauses in Messi 's contract .
Messi Sr flew into the city on Wednesday for talks with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an amicable exit , with Manchester City waiting to see if the player will be available to sign this summer and what the financial cost of that would be .
However , having started the talks by saying it would be difficult for his son to stay in Barcelona he conceded the next day that seeing out his contract could yet happen .
On Friday , Jorge put out a statement addressed to the head of La Liga Javier Tebas insisting that the €700m release clause is not active .
It read : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the professional soccer player , Mr. Lionel Andres Messi , in response to the Informative Note published on August 30 , 2020 by La Liga Nacional de Futbol Profesional , in relation to the player 's contractual situation .
Apart from its obvious partiality for the role that such an institution represents , in defense of the interests of its associates ( soccer clubs ) , I must state that : '' 1 : We do not know which contract is the one they have analyzed , or what bases they conclude that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' applicable in the event that the player decided to urge its unilateral termination , with effect from of the end of the 2019/20 sports season .
`` 2 : This is due to an obvious error on your part .
As the clause 8.2.3.6 literally indicates .
of the contract signed between the club and the player : '' This compensation will not apply when the termination of the contract by unilateral decision of the player takes effect from the end of the 2019/20 sports season .
`` Without prejudice to other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that you omit , it is obvious that the compensation of 700 million euros , provided for in the previous clause 8.2.3.5. , does not apply at all . ''
La Liga subsequently put out a response insisting that their interpretation of the contract is correct .

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Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge has hit back at La Liga following ongoing uncertainty about the contract of the Barcelona star.
The future of the 33-year-old has been uncertain since his bombshell announcement, followed up by the player refusing to turn up for pre-season testing or training with the club. La Liga have waded into the situation, attempting to shore up the position of Barcelona and thus the league with their interpretation of one of the disputed clauses in Messi's contract.
Messi Sr flew into the city on Wednesday for talks with the club president to try and negotiate an amicable exit, with Manchester City waiting to see if the player will be available to sign this summer and what the financial cost of that would be. However, having started the talks by saying it would be difficult for his son to stay in Barcelona he conceded the next day that seeing out his contract could yet happen.
On Friday, Jorge put out a statement addressed to the head of La Liga Javier Tebas insisting that the €700m release clause is not active.
It read: "Mr. Jorge Horacio Messi, representing the professional soccer player, Mr. Lionel Andres Messi, in response to the Informative Note published on August 30, 2020 by La Liga Nacional de Futbol Profesional, in relation to the player's contractual situation. Apart from its obvious partiality for the role that such an institution represents, in defense of the interests of its associates (soccer clubs), I must state that:
"1: We do not know which contract is the one they have analyzed, or what bases they conclude that it would have a "termination clause" applicable in the event that the player decided to urge its unilateral termination, with effect from of the end of the 2019/20 sports season.
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"2: This is due to an obvious error on your part. As the clause 8.2.3.6 literally indicates. of the contract signed between the club and the player:
"This compensation will not apply when the termination of the contract by unilateral decision of the player takes effect from the end of the 2019/20 sports season.
"Without prejudice to other rights that are included in the contract and that you omit, it is obvious that the compensation of 700 million euros, provided for in the previous clause 8.2.3.5., does not apply at all."
La Liga subsequently put out a response insisting that their interpretation of the contract is correct.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-09-04--Man United announce new squad numbers for Greenwood and Williams

Manchester United have announced new squad numbers for academy graduates Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams ahead of the new Premier League season .
Greenwood previously wore No.26 but will be given the iconic Manchester United No.11 following his breakthrough season at Old Trafford .
Anthony Martial was the last player to wear the number but vacated it when switching back to the No.9 jersey .
United legends such as Ryan Giggs , George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton have all worn the iconic shirt in the past .
Williams previously wore No.58 but has been given the No.33 last worn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2016 .
United kick off their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on September 19 when the duo will wear their new squad numbers for the first time .
The Reds sealed their first summer signing earlier this week , sealing a deal for Donny van de Beek who will wear the No.34 shirt to pay tribute to his former Ajax teammate and close friend Abdelhak Nouri , who collapsed during a pre-season game against Werder Bremen in 2017 and suffered a cardiac arrhythmia attack .
He told United 's official website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for me because my good friend Abdelhak Nouri… maybe you know the story .
`` He had a heart attack and he ’ s a good friend of mine , and I ’ m really close with his family and his brother is one of my best friends , and I talk a lot with them .
So I decided to take his old number on my shirt .
I want to get good memories with this number . ''
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Manchester United have announced new squad numbers for academy graduates Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams ahead of the new Premier League season.
Greenwood previously wore No.26 but will be given the iconic Manchester United No.11 following his breakthrough season at Old Trafford. Anthony Martial was the last player to wear the number but vacated it when switching back to the No.9 jersey. United legends such as Ryan Giggs, George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton have all worn the iconic shirt in the past.
Williams previously wore No.58 but has been given the No.33 last worn by Paddy McNair who left for Sunderland in 2016.
United kick off their Premier League campaign against Crystal Palace on September 19 when the duo will wear their new squad numbers for the first time.
The Reds sealed their first summer signing earlier this week, sealing a deal for Donny van de Beek who will wear the No.34 shirt to pay tribute to his former Ajax teammate and close friend Abdelhak Nouri, who collapsed during a pre-season game against Werder Bremen in 2017 and suffered a cardiac arrhythmia attack.
He told United's official website: "This is a special thing for me because my good friend Abdelhak Nouri… maybe you know the story.
"He had a heart attack and he’s a good friend of mine, and I’m really close with his family and his brother is one of my best friends, and I talk a lot with them. So I decided to take his old number on my shirt. I want to get good memories with this number."
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