themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Misleading face mask ads banned for scaremongering over coronavirus claims

Two companies have been banned from using `` misleading and scaremongering '' adverts for face masks which made false claims about their ability to prevent the spread of coronavirus .
The Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) ruled that the adverts , which appeared on Amazon and on the ScottishSun website , were in breach of its code and ordered the advertisers to ensure they did not repeat the claims .
It stated that the adverts were `` misleading , irresponsible and likely to cause fear without justifiable reason '' .
`` The best advice I ’ ve heard is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect yourself .
`` One of the best ways to protect yourself is to get a high quality face mask that can protect you from : viruses , bacteria , and other air pollutants.
” A spokesman for the ASA said : `` Our rules require that UK ads are truthful and responsible .
`` The ads were misleading because the claims went against advice offered by the public health authority and irresponsible because they were alarmist and played on people ’ s fears .
`` During our investigation we sought advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They informed us that they do not recommend the use of face masks as a means of protection from coronavirus .
`` Furthermore , we understood there was very little evidence of widespread benefit from their use outside of clinical settings , and that prolonged use of masks was likely to reduce compliance with good universal hygiene behaviours that are recommended to help stop the spread of infectious diseases ( including coronavirus ) , such as frequent hand-washing and avoiding touching the eyes , nose and mouth with unwashed hands .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ get their information about coronavirus from trusted news outlets and follow the latest Government advice . ''
The rulings were made against the adverts by Easy Shopping 4 Home Ltd , which appeared on the Amazon website , and adverts by Novads OU for its Oxybreath Pro mask , which appeared on the Scottish Sun website via the Taboola network as well as on cnn.com and other sites .
One of the Oxybreath Pro adverts stated : `` It would be an understatement to say that there is a growing sense of panic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director , said : `` Callous firms looking to maximise profits by pushing products that fly in the face of official advice is outright dangerous and has rightly been banned .
`` As the country mobilises to deal with this outbreak we need responsible firms to play their part by thinking about how more employees could work from home , encouraging them to follow simple hygiene measures such as washing their hands , covering their mouth and nose when they cough or sneeze , and making sure they know that anyone who is @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Two companies have been banned from using "misleading and scaremongering" adverts for face masks which made false claims about their ability to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that the adverts, which appeared on Amazon and on the ScottishSun website, were in breach of its code and ordered the advertisers to ensure they did not repeat the claims.
It stated that the adverts were "misleading, irresponsible and likely to cause fear without justifiable reason".
"The best advice I’ve heard is to stay calm and take practical measures to protect yourself.
"One of the best ways to protect yourself is to get a high quality face mask that can protect you from: viruses, bacteria, and other air pollutants.”
A spokesman for the ASA said: "Our rules require that UK ads are truthful and responsible.
"The ads were misleading because the claims went against advice offered by the public health authority and irresponsible because they were alarmist and played on people’s fears.
"During our investigation we sought advice from Public Health England (PHE).
"They informed us that they do not recommend the use of face masks as a means of protection from coronavirus.
"Furthermore, we understood there was very little evidence of widespread benefit from their use outside of clinical settings, and that prolonged use of masks was likely to reduce compliance with good universal hygiene behaviours that are recommended to help stop the spread of infectious diseases (including coronavirus), such as frequent hand-washing and avoiding touching the eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
"Beyond this, we recommend consumers get their information about coronavirus from trusted news outlets and follow the latest Government advice."
The rulings were made against the adverts by Easy Shopping 4 Home Ltd, which appeared on the Amazon website, and adverts by Novads OU for its Oxybreath Pro mask, which appeared on the Scottish Sun website via the Taboola network as well as on cnn.com and other sites.
One of the Oxybreath Pro adverts stated: "It would be an understatement to say that there is a growing sense of panic.
Professor Stephen Powis, NHS medical director, said: "Callous firms looking to maximise profits by pushing products that fly in the face of official advice is outright dangerous and has rightly been banned.
"As the country mobilises to deal with this outbreak we need responsible firms to play their part by thinking about how more employees could work from home, encouraging them to follow simple hygiene measures such as washing their hands, covering their mouth and nose when they cough or sneeze, and making sure they know that anyone who is worried consults NHS 111 online."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Two Man City Premier League fixtures changed after Liverpool FC FA Cup defeat

Manchester City have confirmed that their Premier League fixture at home to Arsenal will be played next Wednesday March 11 .
The original game was postponed due to City 's involvement in the Carabao Cup final , with no date announced prior to the 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Wembley .
Now , City have confirmed the clash at the Etihad will take place in just seven days after a midweek slot opened up following Arsenal 's exit from the Europa League .
Had the Gunners progressed to the Europa League last-16 , they would have played their first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be played later in the season .
Including next week , City have four midweek slots free between now and the end of the season if they make it as far as the last four in the Champions League .
One of those three remaining slots will have to be used to play another fixture that has been postponed - the Premier League trip to Chelsea on March 21 .
Chelsea 's FA Cup victory over Liverpool last night means they progress to the quarter finals on that weekend , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played on another date .
City will be hoping to join Chelsea in the last eight of the cup by beating Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday .
Pep Guardiola spoke about City 's hectic fixture schedule on Tuesday , before the Arsenal game was confirmed to be taking place next week .
He said : `` The game against West Ham was really good but after we have had three really tough away games and now we have another one .
`` Tomorrow we finish this process [ at Sheffield Wednesday ] but after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It has been suggested we will play Arsenal between United and Burnley and after Madrid so it doesn ’ t stop . ''

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Manchester City have confirmed that their Premier League fixture at home to Arsenal will be played next Wednesday March 11.
The original game was postponed due to City's involvement in the Carabao Cup final, with no date announced prior to the 2-1 win over Aston Villa at Wembley.
Now, City have confirmed the clash at the Etihad will take place in just seven days after a midweek slot opened up following Arsenal's exit from the Europa League. Had the Gunners progressed to the Europa League last-16, they would have played their first leg that weekend and the game would have to be played later in the season.
Including next week, City have four midweek slots free between now and the end of the season if they make it as far as the last four in the Champions League.
One of those three remaining slots will have to be used to play another fixture that has been postponed - the Premier League trip to Chelsea on March 21.
Chelsea's FA Cup victory over Liverpool last night means they progress to the quarter finals on that weekend, so the league game will have to be played on another date. City will be hoping to join Chelsea in the last eight of the cup by beating Sheffield Wednesday on Wednesday.
Pep Guardiola spoke about City's hectic fixture schedule on Tuesday, before the Arsenal game was confirmed to be taking place next week.
He said: "The game against West Ham was really good but after we have had three really tough away games and now we have another one.
"Tomorrow we finish this process [at Sheffield Wednesday] but after that four days later we have United. It has been suggested we will play Arsenal between United and Burnley and after Madrid so it doesn’t stop."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--33 easy World Book Day costume ideas you can pull together at the last minute

It 's the annual event that creates a mixed reaction among parents - World Book Day .
While some revel in the opportunity to recreate their child 's favourite book character , others face the day with dread .
This year 's event takes place on Thursday , March 5 , and with little over a week to go , you might be wondering what character your child can go as , or how much it 's going to cost .
Well fear not , as we 've been taking inspiration from the fabulous yet simple creations our Manchester families @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help you come up with some easy costume ideas .
They wo n't involve any sewing , wo n't cost too much to cobble together and most importantly wo n't cost you a fortune to create .
It 's surprising what you 'll find lurking at the bottom of the wardrobe when you need to get creative .
If you 've already got a princess or character costume , there 's usually a book character there somewhere - like Devon Birkett , who dressed up last year as Roald Dahl 's The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who went as Belle from Beauty and the Beast .
But if you 've not got something to hand then take a look at our guide to hassle-free costumes ...
This one 's been a favourite over recent years and is pretty simple to pull off with a cardigan , a necklace , either white hair spray or a wig , and an eye mask you could easily make yourself .
Some team it up with a walking stick or even a zimmer frame if someone will lend you one for the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ making the costume here , which comes with a template for making granny 's glasses and a guide to making your own wig .
Probably Roald Dahl 's most emulated World Book Day character is Matilda - the little girl with special powers and a love of books .
And you do n't need much to make it work .
A denim dress , denim shorts and tights , or dungarees will do the job .
Finish it off with a red hair ribbon and a copy of the book and you 're @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character Bruce Bogtrotter - the one punished for eating the headteacher 's chocolate cake by being force-fed the entire thing .
Three-year-old Laurence Lowrey pulled it off brilliantly last year and you can do the same with just a white top and a whole lot of cake .
Should n't be too difficult persuading your child to eat cake for breakfast now should it !
Ah , we ca n't have World Book Day without everyone 's favourite wizard Harry Potter .
And if you have n't got the full cloak , then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adding a bit of Harry 's Gryffindor house colours of scarlet and gold .
Team it with a pair of round black glasses , or draw them on if you have to , as well as the lightning scar and the job 's a good 'un .
You can easily make a wand from a cardboard tube , or even a stick from the garden , and you could create your own potion bottle with stick-on label .
The Elves and the Shoemaker This one was done brilliantly last year by Beau Valentine-Russell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's a great one if you 've got a few children at the same school .
You can be as elaborate as you want but it would work with a shirt , tie and tape measure for the shoemaker and you could make some stick on ears for the elves and give them a few accessories of their own .
David Walliams is another author whose characters are often recreated by pupils .
Demon Dentist was particularly popular last year , with 11-year-old Izzy Gent , from Hadfield , among those to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all white outfit would work for this one , perhaps splashed with some fake blood or red food colouring .
It 's the face paint that makes it work - with just red , white and black needed - along with either white hair spray paint or dry shampoo , which also does the job .
Perhaps one of the easiest creations of all is Roald Dahl 's Charlie Bucket .
Just plain clothes , messy hair and your very own Wonka Bar or golden ticket , which you could easily make yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even easier there are loads of free Wonka Bar printable templates online , so you do n't even have to get the felt tips out .
Another Walliams favourite is Mr Stink , pulled off by Layton Warren , from Blackley , last year .
Some scruffy clothes , perhaps a tatty old coat and a 'Mr Stink for Prime Minister ' handmade sign is all that 's needed .
And they do n't even have to have a bath the night before if you want some true pong to accompany the outfit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their own ballet costume so Angela Ballerina is another easy one to opt for .
Just a tutu and headband or bow would be enough to make it work if you 've not got the whole kit and caboodle .
There 's no costume required for this one - just a white T-shirt and a black pen to make the doggy dots .
If your child does n't mind face painting then you can do that too , like 10-year-old Yousef Chowdhury did here .
He went as Dalmatian number 57 and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dressed as Moana .
Again this one 's more about the accessories than the clothes themselves so you might need to get a bit crafty .
George Annette , from Salford , made all sorts of wonderful creations to tie round his neck as George Kranky from George ’ s Marvellous Medicine .
His sister Emily made for a fabulous Gangsta Granny .
World Book Day would n't be the same without Julia Donaldson 's characters in the mix and this one 's a very simple one to recreate .
The Paper Dolls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your own paper dolls - and wear a simple dress and cardigan as the little girl in the story .
The biggest challenge with this one is the hair - pull of those sticky up plaits , draw on some freckles if needed and you 've got Pippi .
She 's known for her bright , colourful outfits , with stripy socks or tights if you have some , and you could always get some orange hair spray paint if you want the true redhead effect .
Another Donaldson favourite is The Scarecrows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have two children to dress up .
It 's the boots and hats that make this one work , with as much straw as you can shoved into both .
A dress for Betty O'Barley and dungarees or shirt and pants for Harry O'Hay , and they 're ready to plan their perfect wedding .
The Boy In The Dress What could be simpler than The Boy In The Dress .
Whether it 's their sister 's or friend 's dress , most boys can find someone willing to offer them a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a bit trickier , but any old flats or trainers would do the job .
Some clip-on earrings and a bracelet or necklace would help them pull it off too .
Bright clothes essential for this one - Courtney-Leigh Williams and Lacey Williams did a brilliant job emulating Scooby Doo 's Daphne and Velma .
With glasses and a polo neck for Velma and a headband and neck scarf for Daphne , the pair look ready to solve some mysteries - helped by their gigantic magnifying glasses of course .
Another Scooby-Doo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Shaggy .
Lindsay Roberts ' son Jack made it work last year with just a Scooby teddy , a green T-shirt , some drawn on stubble and a handmade box of Scooby Snacks .
Freddie Butler went all out with the Captain Underpants costume , but you could easily recreate this with some white or pink clothing underneath some - yes you guessed it - underpants .
Just do n't forget to put some undies on the bottom layer too !
OK , so she 's not an actual book character but she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so you know .
And as everyone 's favourite cleaner Mrs Hinch is so easy to copy , we 'll let it slide .
Poppie Blackwell made the perfect Mrs Hinch with her marigolds and caddy full of cleaning gear .
Gaynor Ellis ' daughter made a fabulous Mary Poppins with her costume last year , but you do n't have to splash out on becoming the much-loved nanny .
A smart dress - navy ideally - or a white shirt with black skirt and a red bow is all it needs , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course .
And it 's all about those hair buns and hats .
Hobbycraft has created a video showing you how to make your own hat from cardboard , as well as the parrot umbrella handle and red bow .
The BFG himself is a big hit for World Book Day , but if you do n't fancy creating those big ears , this could be an easier option .
Sophie is a very simple character to recreate .
All you need is pyjamas or a nightie , some glasses and your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 've got your very own orphan .
She 's the formidable headteacher of Matilda 's Crunchem Hall Primary School and Miss Agatha Trunchbull is a pretty easy one to go as for WBD .
She takes on many guises , the Olympian shot putter among them , and a theme taken by Diane Richardson 's daughter last year .
Or there 's the school attire - a belted suit or coat - a look pulled off fabulously by Salford City Academy Principal Melanie Haselden , who terrified children as she took on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Whichever you choose , the thick monobrow is a must for this one .
We 've got a double dose here with Jacqueline Wilson 's character Tracy Beaker and another of Julia Donaldson 's favourites Stick Man .
You 've probably got something that 'll work for the Tracy character , but the denim jacket works well and big curly hair would help .
And if you do n't have time to make your own cardboard creation for Stick Man , then brown clothing will work just as well .
Stick a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of brown face paint and you 're done .
It 's mostly school clothes you 've probably already got for this one , with just shorts and white top needed .
Even the poorest of drawers could probably make the face for Diary of a Wimpy Kid , but if you 're really struggling you can simply go online to get a printout .
You do n't even need a full witch 's costume for this to work - just a hat and the book would do , or a hat attached to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you have a dress it 'll look better but if not , it 'll work with black leggings and top .
You can easily make a handmade broom and if you 've got any teddies of characters from the book - like the dog , cat or frog - you could take those along too .
Step back in time a bit for this one but it 's not hard to create your own Oliver Twist .
Shorts and a tatty shirt will help , as will a flat cap .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'boy for sale ' sign like Beth Brocklehurst 's son Eddie did here .
Oh and do n't forget a bit of dirt on their face too .
A special kind of sticky up hair will help when it comes to creating Tintin , the character created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé .
But there 's always hair gel to help with that .
A blue jumper and brown culottes , or some other cut off trousers will do the trick , along with some formal shoes .
Try to find a white dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always accompanied by his white Wire Fox Terrier Snowy .
I think you could get away with a different breed though !
There 's always at least one Where 's Wally in school on the big day .
A red and white stripy top and hat does the job - as worn by Donna Hannigan 's son Brogan below - but you could always draw these on if you 're struggling to find one .
And if you ca n't find any round red glasses , or do n't want to buy any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cleaners and they should last the day .
Another Walliams favourite is the popular Billionaire Boy and it 's pretty simple to create your own Joe Spud .
Julia Gallagher 's son went as the character in his last year at primary school , wearing a golden hat and with 'money ' falling from his pockets .
Either buy some pretend notes or make your own and stick them over your child 's clothes .
You could also buy a fake gold medallion to put around their neck , or make one at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's always the trusty football kit .
And if you think there is n't a book character wearing a City kit then think again .
Seven-year-old Riley wore his kit to go as Jack from When I Grow Up I Want To Play For Manchester City .
And you can get the same book for Manchester United , or other teams too , so it does n't even matter where your allegiances lie .
Maybe take the book along just in case .
What is your child dressing up as for World Book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simple costume ideas ?
Let us know in the comments or share your ideas and photos on our Manchester Family Facebook page .

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It's the annual event that creates a mixed reaction among parents - World Book Day.
While some revel in the opportunity to recreate their child's favourite book character, others face the day with dread.
This year's event takes place on Thursday, March 2, and with just days to go, you might be wondering what character your child can go as, or how much it's going to cost.
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If the whole idea fills you with dread, you have nothing to fear, as we've been taking inspiration from the fabulous yet simple creations our Manchester families sent to us in recent years, to help you come up with some easy costume ideas.
They won't involve any sewing, won't cost too much to cobble together and most importantly won't cost you a fortune to create.
It's surprising what you'll find lurking at the bottom of the wardrobe when you need to get creative.
(Image: UGC MEN)
If you've already got a princess or character costume, there's usually a book character there somewhere - like Devon Birkett, who dressed up as Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile and his sister Paige, who went as Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
But if you've not got something to hand then take a look at our guide to hassle-free costumes...
Gangsta Granny
This one's been a favourite over recent years and is pretty simple to pull off with a cardigan, a necklace, either white hair spray or a wig, and an eye mask you could easily make yourself.
Some team it up with a walking stick or even a zimmer frame if someone will lend you one for the day.
There's an online guide to making the costume here, which comes with a template for making granny's glasses and a guide to making your own wig.
(Image: UGC MEN)
Matilda
Probably Roald Dahl's most emulated World Book Day character is Matilda - the little girl with special powers and a love of books.
And you don't need much to make it work. A denim dress, denim shorts and tights, or dungarees will do the job. Finish it off with a red hair ribbon and a copy of the book and you're there.
Bruce Bogtrotter
Also from Matilda is the character Bruce Bogtrotter - the one punished for eating the headteacher's chocolate cake by being force-fed the entire thing.
Three-year-old Laurence Lowrey pulled it off brilliantly last year and you can do the same with just a white top and a whole lot of cake. Shouldn't be too difficult persuading your child to eat cake for breakfast now should it!
(Image: UGC MEN)
Harry Potter
Ah, we can't have World Book Day without everyone's favourite wizard Harry Potter.
And if you haven't got the full cloak, then an all-black outfit would do, perhaps adding a bit of Harry's Gryffindor house colours of scarlet and gold.
Team it with a pair of round black glasses, or draw them on if you have to, as well as the lightning scar and the job's a good 'un.
You can easily make a wand from a cardboard tube, or even a stick from the garden, and you could create your own potion bottle with stick-on label.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
This one was done brilliantly last year by Beau Valentine-Russell and twin sisters Emme and Belle and it's a great one if you've got a few children at the same school.
You can be as elaborate as you want but it would work with a shirt, tie and tape measure for the shoemaker and you could make some stick on ears for the elves and give them a few accessories of their own.
(Image: UGC MEN)
Demon Dentist
David Walliams is another author whose characters are often recreated by pupils.
Demon Dentist has been particularly popular over the last few years, with Izzy Gent, from Hadfield, among those to dress as the evil character.
Any all white outfit would work for this one, perhaps splashed with some fake blood or red food colouring.
It's the face paint that makes it work - with just red, white and black needed - along with either white hair spray paint or dry shampoo, which also does the job.
(Image: UGC MEN)
Charlie Bucket
Perhaps one of the easiest creations of all is Roald Dahl's Charlie Bucket.
Just plain clothes, messy hair and your very own Wonka Bar or golden ticket, which you could easily make yourself.
If you want to make it even easier there are loads of free Wonka Bar printable templates online, so you don't even have to get the felt tips out.
Mr Stink
Another Walliams favourite is Mr Stink, pulled off here by Layton Warren, from Blackley.
Some scruffy clothes, perhaps a tatty old coat and a 'Mr Stink for Prime Minister' handmade sign is all that's needed.
And they don't even have to have a bath the night before if you want some true pong to accompany the outfit.
(Image: UGC MEN)
Angelina Ballerina
Many little ones might already have their own ballet costume so Angela Ballerina is another easy one to opt for.
Just a tutu and headband or bow would be enough to make it work if you've not got the whole kit and caboodle.
101 Dalmatians
There's no costume required for this one - just a white T-shirt and a black pen to make the doggy dots.
If your child doesn't mind face painting then you can do that too, like 10-year-old Yousef Chowdhury did here.
He went as Dalmatian number 57 and was accompanied by his sister Safah, who dressed as Moana.
(Image: UGC MEN)
George's Marvellous Medicine
Again this one's more about the accessories than the clothes themselves so you might need to get a bit crafty.
George Annette, from Salford, made all sorts of wonderful creations to tie round his neck as George Kranky from George’s Marvellous Medicine. His sister Emily made for a fabulous Gangsta Granny.
(Image: UGC MEN)
The Paper Dolls
World Book Day wouldn't be the same without Julia Donaldson's characters in the mix and this one's a very simple one to recreate.
The Paper Dolls features just that - so you can your own paper dolls - and wear a simple dress and cardigan as the little girl in the story.
Pippi Longstocking
The biggest challenge with this one is the hair - pull of those sticky up plaits, draw on some freckles if needed and you've got Pippi.
She's known for her bright, colourful outfits, with stripy socks or tights if you have some, and you could always get some orange hair spray paint if you want the true redhead effect.
The Scarecrows' Wedding
Another Donaldson favourite is The Scarecrows' Wedding - a great one if you have two children to dress up.
It's the boots and hats that make this one work, with as much straw as you can shoved into both.
A dress for Betty O'Barley and dungarees or shirt and pants for Harry O'Hay, and they're ready to plan their perfect wedding.
The Boy In The Dress
What could be simpler than The Boy In The Dress.
Whether it's their sister's or friend's dress, most boys can find someone willing to offer them a frock for the day. Shoes might be a bit trickier, but any old flats or trainers would do the job.
Some clip-on earrings and a bracelet or necklace would help them pull it off too.
Scooby-Doo's Daphne and Velma
Bright clothes essential for this one - Courtney-Leigh Williams and Lacey Williams did a brilliant job emulating Scooby Doo's Daphne and Velma.
With glasses and a polo neck for Velma and a headband and neck scarf for Daphne, the pair look ready to solve some mysteries - helped by their gigantic magnifying glasses of course.
Shaggy from Scooby-Doo
Another Scooby-Doo character that's easy to copy is Shaggy.
Lindsay Roberts' son Jack made it work last year with just a Scooby teddy, a green T-shirt, some drawn on stubble and a handmade box of Scooby Snacks.
Captain Underpants
Freddie Butler went all out with the Captain Underpants costume, but you could easily recreate this with some white or pink clothing underneath some - yes you guessed it - underpants.
Just don't forget to put some undies on the bottom layer too!
Mrs Hinch
OK, so she's not an actual book character but she does have her own book out, so you know.
And as everyone's favourite cleaner Mrs Hinch is so easy to copy, we'll let it slide.
Poppie Blackwell made the perfect Mrs Hinch with her marigolds and caddy full of cleaning gear.
Mary Poppins
Gaynor Ellis' daughter made a fabulous Mary Poppins with her costume, but you don't have to splash out on becoming the much-loved nanny.
A smart dress - navy ideally - or a white shirt with black skirt and a red bow is all it needs, along with that trusty umbrella and bag of course.
And it's all about those hair buns and hats. Hobbycraft has created a video showing you how to make your own hat from cardboard, as well as the parrot umbrella handle and red bow.
Sophie from The BFG
The BFG himself is a big hit for World Book Day, but if you don't fancy creating those big ears, this could be an easier option.
Sophie is a very simple character to recreate. All you need is pyjamas or a nightie, some glasses and your own tub of 'sweet dreams' and you've got your very own orphan.
Miss Trunchbull
She's the formidable headteacher of Matilda's Crunchem Hall Primary School and Miss Agatha Trunchbull is a pretty easy one to go as for WBD.
She takes on many guises, the Olympian shot putter among them, and a theme taken by Diane Richardson's daughter.
Or there's the school attire - a belted suit or coat - a look pulled off fabulously by Salford City Academy Principal Melanie Haselden, who terrified children as she took on the full character role for the day.
Whichever you choose, the thick monobrow is a must for this one.
(Image: UGC MEN)
Tracy Beaker / Stick Man
We've got a double dose here with Jacqueline Wilson's character Tracy Beaker and another of Julia Donaldson's favourites Stick Man.
You've probably got something that'll work for the Tracy character, but the denim jacket works well and big curly hair would help.
And if you don't have time to make your own cardboard creation for Stick Man, then brown clothing will work just as well. Stick a few leaves on, add a bit of brown face paint and you're done.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
It's mostly school clothes you've probably already got for this one, with just shorts and white top needed.
Even the poorest of drawers could probably make the face for Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but if you're really struggling you can simply go online to get a printout.
Room on the Broom
You don't even need a full witch's costume for this to work - just a hat and the book would do, or a hat attached to a headband like Isabelle's wearing here.
If you have a dress it'll look better but if not, it'll work with black leggings and top.
You can easily make a handmade broom and if you've got any teddies of characters from the book - like the dog, cat or frog - you could take those along too.
Oliver Twist
Step back in time a bit for this one but it's not hard to create your own Oliver Twist.
Shorts and a tatty shirt will help, as will a flat cap.
And you can always make your own 'boy for sale' sign like Beth Brocklehurst's son Eddie did here.
Oh and don't forget a bit of dirt on their face too.
Tintin
A special kind of sticky up hair will help when it comes to creating Tintin, the character created by Belgian cartoonist Hergé. But there's always hair gel to help with that.
A blue jumper and brown culottes, or some other cut off trousers will do the trick, along with some formal shoes.
Try to find a white dog teddy if you can as Tintin was always accompanied by his white Wire Fox Terrier Snowy. I think you could get away with a different breed though!
Where's Wally?
There's always at least one Where's Wally in school on the big day.
A red and white stripy top and hat does the job - as worn by Donna Hannigan's son Brogan below - but you could always draw these on if you're struggling to find one.
And if you can't find any round red glasses, or don't want to buy any, just make some from red pipe cleaners and they should last the day.
Billionaire Boy
Another Walliams favourite is the popular Billionaire Boy and it's pretty simple to create your own Joe Spud.
Julia Gallagher's son went as the character in his last year at primary school, wearing a golden hat and with 'money' falling from his pockets.
Either buy some pretend notes or make your own and stick them over your child's clothes. You could also buy a fake gold medallion to put around their neck, or make one at home.
Manchester City
If all else fails there's always the trusty football kit. And if you think there isn't a book character wearing a City kit then think again.
Seven-year-old Riley wore his kit to go as Jack from When I Grow Up I Want To Play For Manchester City.
And you can get the same book for Manchester United, or other teams too, so it doesn't even matter where your allegiances lie. Maybe take the book along just in case.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Glastonbury Festival 'closely monitoring' coronavirus situation as concerns hang over large events

Glastonbury Festival has said that it is 'closely monitoring ' the on-going coronavirus situation .
As of Wednesday morning , 53 cases had been confirmed in the UK with the chief medical officer saying an epidemic is `` likely but not definite . ''
Glastonbury 's response comes as Professor Chris Whitty warned that `` reducing mass gatherings '' could be an appropriate course of action .
He reiterated this today ( March 4 ) when he told BBC Breakfast that cancelling or more accurately '' postponement of things that can be done later could be the next stage as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 .
There have been concerns for a few weeks about many high profile events such as the upcoming Olympic games , Euro 2020 plus other upcoming football and rugby matches .
According to SomersetLive , Glastonbury Festival is continuing to plan and prepare for the events big 50th anniversary .
`` Glastonbury Festival thoroughly plans each year 's event , and puts in place all necessary measures to protect the public and maximise safety , '' Adrian Coombs , Glastonbury Festival 's head of event operations said .
`` We work closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including Public Health England and the NHS , and always review our plans as any circumstances change .
`` With this in mind and with our 2020 Festival still 16 weeks away , we continue to plan and prepare for the event , whilst at the same time closely monitoring developments with the coronavirus situation . ''
In terms of sporting events , FIFA president Gianni Infantino said last week : `` If games have to be postponed or played without spectators until it is over , then we have to go through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged football authorities not to `` panic '' .
Following the cancellations of the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and Ireland last month , event organisers said that they are not planning any additional postponements .
England are set to face Italy in Rome on March 14 .

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Glastonbury Festival has said that it is 'closely monitoring' the on-going coronavirus situation.
As of Wednesday morning, 53 cases had been confirmed in the UK with the chief medical officer saying an epidemic is "likely but not definite."
Glastonbury's response comes as Professor Chris Whitty warned that "reducing mass gatherings" could be an appropriate course of action.
He reiterated this today (March 4) when he told BBC Breakfast that cancelling or more accurately" postponement of things that can be done later could be the next stage as the Government unveiled its plan in tackling COVID-19.
There have been concerns for a few weeks about many high profile events such as the upcoming Olympic games, Euro 2020 plus other upcoming football and rugby matches.
According to SomersetLive , Glastonbury Festival is continuing to plan and prepare for the events big 50th anniversary.
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"Glastonbury Festival thoroughly plans each year's event, and puts in place all necessary measures to protect the public and maximise safety," Adrian Coombs, Glastonbury Festival's head of event operations said.
"We work closely with all of the relevant agencies, including Public Health England and the NHS, and always review our plans as any circumstances change.
"With this in mind and with our 2020 Festival still 16 weeks away, we continue to plan and prepare for the event, whilst at the same time closely monitoring developments with the coronavirus situation."
In terms of sporting events, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said last week: "If games have to be postponed or played without spectators until it is over, then we have to go through that."
On Tuesday he then urged football authorities not to "panic".
Following the cancellations of the Guinness Six Nations match between Italy and Ireland last month, event organisers said that they are not planning any additional postponements.
England are set to face Italy in Rome on March 14.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Pep Guardiola's Man City half-time message revealed

Pep Guardiola revealed what he said to his Manchester City players to spark their FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday .
The Blues dominated the fifth round tie throughout but only really sliced through a determined defence after the break , when Sergio Aguero scored the winner .
City also clamped down on Wednesday 's limited ambition after a desperately dull first 45 minutes .
Guardiola admitted he was “ concerned ” after a first half in which Nicolas Otamendi ’ s header against the bar was the only occasion they came close to breaking the deadlock despite totally dominating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warned his team they had to stop giving away silly free kicks , as the Championship side sought to use them as a leveller in a one-sided contest .
“ We corrected a few things , ” Guardiola said afterwards .
“ I said ( for them to ) continue with this pace and don ’ t concede free kicks , corners and try to win the second balls , do n't let them run or concede opportunities and we did n't concede one .
“ That means a lot for our capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end we scored a goal and could have scored much , much more.
” The City performance was average , but Guardiola accepted that after three games in a week which saw them scrap for a win at Leicester , chalk up a glorious victory at Real Madrid and then round it off with a Carabao Cup final triumph .
It was a night where the result was everything , he said : “ What is important is that we are there .
“ We want to be in the draw , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week this is our fourth game away in a row and we have another one on Sunday in Old Trafford .
“ We spent a lot of mental energy in the last games and then came here .
The players were absolutely ready , we did n't concede one short on target that means a lot because they can always create something .
“ The second half was better than the first because we found better spaces to shoot and attack and we are still alive .
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Pep Guardiola revealed what he said to his Manchester City players to spark their FA Cup win at Sheffield Wednesday.
The Blues dominated the fifth round tie throughout but only really sliced through a determined defence after the break, when Sergio Aguero scored the winner.
City also clamped down on Wednesday's limited ambition after a desperately dull first 45 minutes.
Guardiola admitted he was “concerned” after a first half in which Nicolas Otamendi ’s header against the bar was the only occasion they came close to breaking the deadlock despite totally dominating possession.
But at half time he warned his team they had to stop giving away silly free kicks, as the Championship side sought to use them as a leveller in a one-sided contest.
“We corrected a few things,” Guardiola said afterwards. “I said (for them to) continue with this pace and don’t concede free kicks, corners and try to win the second balls, don't let them run or concede opportunities and we didn't concede one.
“That means a lot for our capacity to read the game and at the end we scored a goal and could have scored much, much more.”
The City performance was average, but Guardiola accepted that after three games in a week which saw them scrap for a win at Leicester, chalk up a glorious victory at Real Madrid and then round it off with a Carabao Cup final triumph.
It was a night where the result was everything, he said: “What is important is that we are there.
“We want to be in the draw, we are in the draw. After a week this is our fourth game away in a row and we have another one on Sunday in Old Trafford.
“We spent a lot of mental energy in the last games and then came here. The players were absolutely ready, we didn't concede one short on target that means a lot because they can always create something.
“The second half was better than the first because we found better spaces to shoot and attack and we are still alive.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--FA Cup quarter-final draw RECAP: Manchester United and Man City learn potential opponents

Manchester United will face Norwich in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup if they defeat Derby County on Thursday while @ @ @ @ @ to Newcastle after overcoming Sheffield Wednesday tonight .
United needed a third-round replay to beat @ @ @ @ @ but had no trouble knocking out Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park .
They will come @ @ @ @ @ Rooney on Thursday hoping to secure progression to the next round .
City had an @ @ @ @ @ Wednesday 1-0 at Hillsborough .
The Blues have knocked out Fulham and Port Vale so @ @ @ @ @ Brom and will welcome City to St. James Park looking to book a trip at @ @ @ @ @ Mourinho 's Tottenham side to penalties and misses from Troy Parrott and Gedson Fernandes ensured @ @ @ @ @ next round .
Recap our coverage of the draw below .

Manchester United will face Norwich in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup if they defeat Derby County on Thursday while Manchester City's will travel to Newcastle after overcoming Sheffield Wednesday tonight.
United needed a third-round replay to beat Premier League opposition in Wolves but had no trouble knocking out Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park. They will come face-to-face with former striker Wayne Rooney on Thursday hoping to secure progression to the next round.
City had an away trip, beating Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at Hillsborough. The Blues have knocked out Fulham and Port Vale so far.
Newcastle defeated West Brom and will welcome City to St. James Park looking to book a trip at Wembley.
Norwich took Jose Mourinho's Tottenham side to penalties and misses from Troy Parrott and Gedson Fernandes ensured the Canaries progressed to the next round.
FA Cup quarter-final draw
Sheffield United vs Arsenal
Newcastle vs Man City
Norwich vs Derby or Manchester United
Leicester vs Chelsea
Recap our coverage of the draw below.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Wayne Rooney tipped to become Manchester United manager

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Wayne Rooney has what it takes to become the Manchester United manager in the future .
Rooney , 34 , joined Derby County in a player-coach role midway through this season and will come up against former side United in Thursday night 's FA Cup fifth round tie .
Rooney ended his United career after 13 years in 2017 , having won every major trophy in club football and supplanted Sir Bobby Charlton as the club 's leading goalscorer on 253 .
The former United captain was in attendance for Solskjaer 's first game as manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Old Trafford in January for the 3-1 League Cup semi-final first leg shellacking by Manchester City .
Rooney last year claimed the United players needed to 'fear ' Solskjaer and rounded on Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku for launching clothing and aftershave ranges during the season .
`` Yeah , '' Solskjaer said when asked about the possibility of Rooney taking over at Old Trafford .
`` It depends on how much you put into the job and how much you want it .
It takes over your life but it 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing .
I am sure there are many ex-players and managers who want my job .
`` Ex-players and legends , you can say Michael Carrick is one of them and he speaks to the squad every day , so I 've got the best one .
Wayne has n't been [ at Carrington ] , but he has been in and around the place [ at Old Trafford ] and in the dressing room after games , and he keeps in touch with the boys .
`` We haven ’ t had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopefully he can come in and congratulate us all after this game and wish us all the best after !
He is such an infectious boy and he is just so positive and his aura… and he talks straight so he will give it to you if you need it . ''
Solskjaer was Rooney 's teammate for just one season in 2006-07 due to his troublesome knee injury that forced him to retire , and revealed Rooney was his eldest son Noah 's favourite player .
There will not be split loyalties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tie at Pride Park , though .
When asked if Noah would be cheering on Rooney , Solskjaer replied : `` I don ’ t think so this time around .
It ’ s one game he does n't want him to win . ''

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Wayne Rooney has what it takes to become the Manchester United manager in the future.
Rooney, 34, joined Derby County in a player-coach role midway through this season and will come up against former side United in Thursday night's FA Cup fifth round tie.
Rooney ended his United career after 13 years in 2017, having won every major trophy in club football and supplanted Sir Bobby Charlton as the club's leading goalscorer on 253.
The former United captain was in attendance for Solskjaer's first game as manager against Huddersfield last season, and was at Old Trafford in January for the 3-1 League Cup semi-final first leg shellacking by Manchester City. Rooney last year claimed the United players needed to 'fear' Solskjaer and rounded on Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku for launching clothing and aftershave ranges during the season.
"Yeah," Solskjaer said when asked about the possibility of Rooney taking over at Old Trafford. "It depends on how much you put into the job and how much you want it. It takes over your life but it's the second best [thing] after playing. I am sure there are many ex-players and managers who want my job.
"Ex-players and legends, you can say Michael Carrick is one of them and he speaks to the squad every day, so I've got the best one. Wayne hasn't been [at Carrington], but he has been in and around the place [at Old Trafford] and in the dressing room after games, and he keeps in touch with the boys.
"We haven’t had him talk to the whole group. Hopefully he can come in and congratulate us all after this game and wish us all the best after! He is such an infectious boy and he is just so positive and his aura… and he talks straight so he will give it to you if you need it."
Solskjaer was Rooney's teammate for just one season in 2006-07 due to his troublesome knee injury that forced him to retire, and revealed Rooney was his eldest son Noah's favourite player. There will not be split loyalties in the Solskjaer household during the cup tie at Pride Park, though.
When asked if Noah would be cheering on Rooney, Solskjaer replied: "I don’t think so this time around. It’s one game he doesn't want him to win."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Why Manchester United Treble team is still the greatest in English football

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant the Manchester United squad of 1998-99 remains the greatest English club side , despite Liverpool 's near-flawless Premier League form .
Liverpool have only dropped five points from 28 matches and succumbed to their first league loss of the season in a 3-0 humbling by Watford on Saturday .
Jurgen Klopp 's side can no longer match United 's Treble feat after they were ejected from the FA Cup at the fifth round stage by Chelsea on Tuesday night , and have also lost more competitive matches than United did in 1998-99 .
Champions-elect Liverpool @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their last 10 fixtures and need 101 to surpass City 's top-flight record of 100 from 2017-18 .
City 's pursuit of a Treble last year was foiled by Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League quarter-finals last year , and Arsenal 's 'Invincibles ' of 2003-04 were beaten by United in the FA Cup semi-finals and Chelsea in the Champions League last eight .
Arsenal have not won a title since 2004 , whereas United 's '99 immortals clinched the first of three consecutive championships , having seen off the Arsenal double winners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again in 98-99 after a shock 3-2 defeat to Middlesbrough on December 20 that Sir Alex Ferguson was not present for due to a family funeral .
`` Of course , it was very difficult and if you look at the semi-final versus Arsenal , for example , Peter Schmeichel 's last-minute penalty save [ from Dennis Bergkamp ] , that was the fine margins , '' Solskjaer said .
`` If he scores there , I 'm 99 per cent sure that Arsenal would have gone on and won the double .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ winning that game just tipped us over the line in the league as well .
`` We had a very strong squad , we had a manager who knew when to pick who and when .
I felt trusted in the FA Cup , [ Dwight ] Yorkie and [ Andy ] Coley played more in the league and Champions League .
You 've got to take risks and you have got to gamble and you 've got to be lucky and we had all of them .
`` The squad I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Ryan Giggs , Paul Scholes : you win something but you move on .
You want to be better .
You want to win the training session the next day , [ win ] playing cards .
That group of players we had in ’ 99 ; their personality and the drive and the hunger in them was unbelievable .
`` I did n't have that when I came to Man United : I was happy , smiley , I was always trying to be the best I could be , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win things I realised that that was not what football is all about .
It was not just trying to better yourself , it ’ s challenging yourself all the time and being hungry and going for it .
`` That is why I tried my last effort and did a last operation , because I needed to be 100 per cent to play for Manchester United .
You have to be 100 per cent every day if you want to win trophies .
`` We only lost four games that year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ you could choose the games you lose , you would rather lose three in the league and in the League Cup game than three in the cup and one in the league .
`` Sir Alex was the best at managing that squad , because we hit a good run from Boxing Day [ against Nottingham Forest ] .
He was at a funeral up in Scotland .
Jimmy Ryan took charge of the team - he 'll be very happy with me mentioning this now - but that was the last game @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Middlesbrough .
He put me and Scholesy on the bench and we lost !
`` It was a remarkable season , absolutely incredible , but the competition is tougher now .
There are more top teams .
We ca n't say that Liverpool have not had a competitor because the quality in the league is high , so they have done great so far .
`` But , of course , for me now - cup games as well - any given team can beat anyone .
But it was just us and @ @ @ @ @

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant the Manchester United squad of 1998-99 remains the greatest English club side, despite Liverpool's near-flawless Premier League form.
Liverpool have only dropped five points from 28 matches and succumbed to their first league loss of the season in a 3-0 humbling by Watford on Saturday. Jurgen Klopp's side can no longer match United's Treble feat after they were ejected from the FA Cup at the fifth round stage by Chelsea on Tuesday night, and have also lost more competitive matches than United did in 1998-99.
Champions-elect Liverpool could amass 109 points if they win their last 10 fixtures and need 101 to surpass City's top-flight record of 100 from 2017-18. City's pursuit of a Treble last year was foiled by Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League quarter-finals last year, and Arsenal's 'Invincibles' of 2003-04 were beaten by United in the FA Cup semi-finals and Chelsea in the Champions League last eight.
Arsenal have not won a title since 2004, whereas United's '99 immortals clinched the first of three consecutive championships, having seen off the Arsenal double winners of 1997-98. United did not lose again in 98-99 after a shock 3-2 defeat to Middlesbrough on December 20 that Sir Alex Ferguson was not present for due to a family funeral.
"Of course, it was very difficult and if you look at the semi-final versus Arsenal, for example, Peter Schmeichel's last-minute penalty save [from Dennis Bergkamp], that was the fine margins," Solskjaer said. "If he scores there, I'm 99 per cent sure that Arsenal would have gone on and won the double. Because that mental advantage we got from winning that game just tipped us over the line in the league as well.
"We had a very strong squad, we had a manager who knew when to pick who and when. I felt trusted in the FA Cup, [Dwight] Yorkie and [Andy] Coley played more in the league and Champions League. You've got to take risks and you have got to gamble and you've got to be lucky and we had all of them.
"The squad I was in with Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes: you win something but you move on. You want to be better. You want to win the training session the next day, [win] playing cards. That group of players we had in ’99; their personality and the drive and the hunger in them was unbelievable.
"I didn't have that when I came to Man United: I was happy, smiley, I was always trying to be the best I could be, but when I came here and started to win things I realised that that was not what football is all about. It was not just trying to better yourself, it’s challenging yourself all the time and being hungry and going for it.
"That is why I tried my last effort and did a last operation, because I needed to be 100 per cent to play for Manchester United. You have to be 100 per cent every day if you want to win trophies.
"We only lost four games that year. It's all about trophies. If you could choose the games you lose, you would rather lose three in the league and in the League Cup game than three in the cup and one in the league.
"Sir Alex was the best at managing that squad, because we hit a good run from Boxing Day [against Nottingham Forest]. He was at a funeral up in Scotland. Jimmy Ryan took charge of the team - he'll be very happy with me mentioning this now - but that was the last game we lost that season; 3-2 against Middlesbrough. He put me and Scholesy on the bench and we lost!
"It was a remarkable season, absolutely incredible, but the competition is tougher now. There are more top teams. We can't say that Liverpool have not had a competitor because the quality in the league is high, so they have done great so far.
"But, of course, for me now - cup games as well - any given team can beat anyone. But it was just us and Arsenal back then."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Kevin De Bruyne gives Man City injury scare ahead of Manchester United clash

Pep Guardiola does n't know if Kevin De Bruyne will be fit for the Manchester derby after he missed the FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday with a back injury .
The playmaker came off the bench in the Carabao Cup final but suffered an injury in the final minutes at Wembley that left him unable to make the matchday squad for Wednesday 's game at Hillsborough .
Manchester City 's manager is hopeful that the problem is not too serious but was unable to say on the evening of the Sheffield Wednesday game how long De Bruyne will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available for the game against Manchester United on Sunday at Old Trafford .
He did , however , confirm that Kyle Walker was simply rested for the game .
The right-back had started the previous six games and with Joao Cancelo out of favour at the moment - his start at Hillsborough was his first since January - Walker will be expected to reclaim his place in the team for some of the crunch games ahead .
`` Kevin had a problem - he was not fit , '' said Guardiola .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he fell down in a bad position and had a problem in his back .
Hopefully not much [ of a problem ] .
`` Kyle played a lot of minutes , a lot of games lately I want to give him rest for the next games . ''

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Pep Guardiola doesn't know if Kevin De Bruyne will be fit for the Manchester derby after he missed the FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday with a back injury.
The playmaker came off the bench in the Carabao Cup final but suffered an injury in the final minutes at Wembley that left him unable to make the matchday squad for Wednesday's game at Hillsborough.
Manchester City's manager is hopeful that the problem is not too serious but was unable to say on the evening of the Sheffield Wednesday game how long De Bruyne will be out for or whether he will be available for the game against Manchester United on Sunday at Old Trafford.
He did, however, confirm that Kyle Walker was simply rested for the game.
The right-back had started the previous six games and with Joao Cancelo out of favour at the moment - his start at Hillsborough was his first since January - Walker will be expected to reclaim his place in the team for some of the crunch games ahead.
"Kevin had a problem - he was not fit," said Guardiola. "The last game, the last minutes he fell down in a bad position and had a problem in his back. Hopefully not much [of a problem].
"Kyle played a lot of minutes, a lot of games lately I want to give him rest for the next games."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Flybe planes 'grounded' and reports of passengers being turned away amid fears company is set to col

Flybe planes 'grounded' and reports of passengers being turned away amid fears company is set to collapse

There are reports of Flybe planes being grounded and passengers being turned away tonight amid fears it is set to collapse .
At least one Flybe flight is believed to have been grounded at Manchester Airport tonight .
BBC reporter Holly Hamilton said her Flybe flight from Manchester to Belfast was taxi 'd back to the stand after initially looking like it was going to take off and that they have now been stuck on the runway for over two hours .
Several planned flights by the airline from Glasgow Airport have also been cancelled this evening .
ITV journalist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one of those says he was told they `` definitely will not be flying out tomorrow either . ''
Flybe 's website has stopped working and an error message appears upon loading stating the link is `` no longer live '' .
Earlier tonight Flybe said there had been a `` miscommunication '' over the refuelling of two services to Birmingham .
A spokeswoman said : `` Flybe can confirm that , following a miscommunication regarding re-fuelling this evening , two flights were delayed and that due to the crew now being out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We sincerely apologise to those passengers inconvenienced by the disruption to their travel plans . ''
However the BBC are reporting the Exeter-based airline is `` set to collapse within hours '' putting 2,000 jobs at risk .
The company has not responded to these claims and has not responded to the Manchester Evening News request for comment .
They carry around two million passengers a year from the city a source told the M.E.N .
Earlier today it was revealed a proposed £100 million government loan to the firm was in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The struggling airline was saved from collapse earlier this year but reports today said it had been unable to obtain the finance and that the Covid-19 virus outbreak had impacted bookings .

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There are reports of Flybe planes being grounded and passengers being turned away tonight amid fears it is set to collapse.
At least one Flybe flight is believed to have been grounded at Manchester Airport tonight.
BBC reporter Holly Hamilton said her Flybe flight from Manchester to Belfast was taxi'd back to the stand after initially looking like it was going to take off and that they have now been stuck on the runway for over two hours.
Several planned flights by the airline from Glasgow Airport have also been cancelled this evening.
ITV journalist Peter Smith who was trying to board one of those says he was told they "definitely will not be flying out tomorrow either."
Flybe's website has stopped working and an error message appears upon loading stating the link is "no longer live".
Earlier tonight Flybe said there had been a "miscommunication" over the refuelling of two services to Birmingham.
A spokeswoman said: "Flybe can confirm that, following a miscommunication regarding re-fuelling this evening, two flights were delayed and that due to the crew now being out of hours, have been cancelled.
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"Normal operations have now resumed.
"We sincerely apologise to those passengers inconvenienced by the disruption to their travel plans."
However the BBC are reporting the Exeter-based airline is "set to collapse within hours" putting 2,000 jobs at risk.
The company has not responded to these claims and has not responded to the Manchester Evening News request for comment.
Flybe has a substantial operation at Manchester Airport.
They carry around two million passengers a year from the city a source told the M.E.N.
Earlier today it was revealed a proposed £100 million government loan to the firm was in doubt because of the coronavirus outbreak.
The struggling airline was saved from collapse earlier this year but reports today said it had been unable to obtain the finance and that the Covid-19 virus outbreak had impacted bookings.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Manchester United to play Norwich in FA Cup quarter-final if they beat Derby County

Manchester United will play Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-finals , if they beat Derby County in the last of the fifth round ties on Thursday night .
The draw for the last-eight took place at Hillsborough , with seven of the eight quarter-finalists now known .
If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side can see off Championship side Derby at Pride Park they now know they will play travel to play Norwich , with a place in the semi-finals and a trip to Wembley on the line .
The Canaries won on penalties at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The quarter-finals are set to be played on the weekend of March 21/22 , which will mean United 's Premier League game with Sheffield United at Old Trafford will be postponed if they get past the Rams .
United will be favourites to progress against Derby , but will be coming up against a familiar foe in Wayne Rooney , and Solskjaer has warned his side to be wary of the 34-year-old , who will have a point to prove in front of the TV cameras .
`` He 's been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he played here for so long .
He 's the club 's top scorer , he won so many trophies , '' the United boss said .
`` For me , I do n't think the fans underrate him , I think everyone really , really appreciates what he did for us , he 's still very welcome , he 's still around the place , he still comes to Old Trafford , so he will get a good reception from our away fans in that game .
`` I do n't think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other fan other than Man United fans think about them .
And that 's the key for Wazza , he gave absolutely everything for this club and what he 's done , we all appreciate that .
But any goal he scores against us will be chalked off his goals tally !
`` He 's a threat , in and around the box , set-plays and in this game Wayne will show what he can do , and he wants to prove there is still fight in the old dog .
We 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do n't give him any space in and around the box or in midfield .
At the latter end , when he played in midfield , he 's got that Scholesy-like passing range . ''

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Manchester United will play Norwich City in the FA Cup quarter-finals, if they beat Derby County in the last of the fifth round ties on Thursday night.
The draw for the last-eight took place at Hillsborough, with seven of the eight quarter-finalists now known.
If Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side can see off Championship side Derby at Pride Park they now know they will play travel to play Norwich, with a place in the semi-finals and a trip to Wembley on the line.
The Canaries won on penalties at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to book their place in the sixth round.
The quarter-finals are set to be played on the weekend of March 21/22, which will mean United's Premier League game with Sheffield United at Old Trafford will be postponed if they get past the Rams.
United will be favourites to progress against Derby, but will be coming up against a familiar foe in Wayne Rooney, and Solskjaer has warned his side to be wary of the 34-year-old, who will have a point to prove in front of the TV cameras.
"He's been a fantastic player for Man United. And he played here for so long. He's the club's top scorer, he won so many trophies," the United boss said.
"For me, I don't think the fans underrate him, I think everyone really, really appreciates what he did for us, he's still very welcome, he's still around the place, he still comes to Old Trafford, so he will get a good reception from our away fans in that game.
"I don't think any Man United player thinks what any other fan other than Man United fans think about them. And that's the key for Wazza, he gave absolutely everything for this club and what he's done, we all appreciate that. But any goal he scores against us will be chalked off his goals tally!
"He's a threat, in and around the box, set-plays and in this game Wayne will show what he can do, and he wants to prove there is still fight in the old dog. We've got to be on our toes, don't give him any space in and around the box or in midfield. At the latter end, when he played in midfield, he's got that Scholesy-like passing range."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Tears as a heartbroken Bethany Platt leaves Coronation Street

Daniel Osbourne shattered Bethany Platt 's heart when his drinking spiralled out of control on Coronation Street .
The grieving widower necked drink after drink in the Rovers Return before popping the question to his girlfriend in a proposal that went horribly wrong .
Daniel had already received the wrath of his neighbours for moving on to Bethany so quickly after the death of his wife Sinead in October .
But he went too far when got down on one knee on the cobbles with Sinead 's wedding ring and asked Bethany to marry him .
And it got even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ' `` Sinead will you please marry me ? ''
he blundered as Bethany stared down in horror from an upstairs window .
`` That 's a shame , probably should n't have had so much to drink , '' he clarified before trying again .
`` Bethany please will you marry , '' he asked .
But enough was enough for Bethany , who has been a shoulder-to-cry on for Daniel following the devastating loss of his wife from cervical cancer .
`` I 'm not Sinead , I 'm not your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to him .
`` I 'm still waiting for an answer , '' said Daniel , seemingly unaware of the pain he was causing .
Daniel was crushed ( and the ring too when he dropped the precious jewellery under the wheels of a car ) when Bethany told him she could n't be with him , and was moving to London alone .
In an emotional goodbye to her boyfriend and his baby son Bertie she said : `` He needs you to heal so concentrate on him . ''
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm going to be a good dad I promise , '' he said .
As Bethany was driven away in a van by her uncle David , Daniel was seen in tears as he lost the second important woman in his life .
The budding writer has received an opportunity to start a new life away from Weatherfield after being accused of stealing Sinead Osbourne 's life by dating Daniel and taking on a job at the Underworld factory , where his late wife worked .
She 's been offered an internship at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go with her with Bertie , his son with Sinead .
Actress Lucy Fallon , 24 , has played Bethany since 2015 .
She took over playing the character from twins Amy and Emily Walton when she and her mum Sarah arrived back in Weatherfield after living in Milan .
Bethany 's harrowing storylines have included taking diet pills , being targeted by school bullies and being groomed by evil Nathan Curtis .
In May last year , announcing her decision to leave , Lucy wrote in a statement on Twitter : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020 .
`` It ’ s hard to put into words how much this show means to me .
`` I ’ ve made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry , I ’ ve had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I ’ ve laughed with the best people everyday .
`` I ’ m so thankful to Iain ( Corrie boss Iain MacLeod ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly .
`` Thank you so much for your support and love ... ca n't wait to see what 's in store for Bethany this year . ''

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Daniel Osbourne shattered Bethany Platt's heart when his drinking spiralled out of control on Coronation Street.
The grieving widower necked drink after drink in the Rovers Return before popping the question to his girlfriend in a proposal that went horribly wrong.
Daniel had already received the wrath of his neighbours for moving on to Bethany so quickly after the death of his wife Sinead in October.
But he went too far when got down on one knee on the cobbles with Sinead's wedding ring and asked Bethany to marry him.
(Image: ITV)
And it got even worse when he called Bethany 'Sinead.'
"Sinead will you please marry me?" he blundered as Bethany stared down in horror from an upstairs window.
"That's a shame, probably shouldn't have had so much to drink," he clarified before trying again.
"Bethany please will you marry," he asked.
But enough was enough for Bethany, who has been a shoulder-to-cry on for Daniel following the devastating loss of his wife from cervical cancer.
(Image: ITV)
"I'm not Sinead, I'm not your dead wife," she shouted down to him.
"I'm still waiting for an answer," said Daniel, seemingly unaware of the pain he was causing.
Daniel was crushed (and the ring too when he dropped the precious jewellery under the wheels of a car) when Bethany told him she couldn't be with him, and was moving to London alone.
In an emotional goodbye to her boyfriend and his baby son Bertie she said: "He needs you to heal so concentrate on him."
"I'm going to get better. I'm going to be a good dad I promise," he said.
(Image: ITV)
As Bethany was driven away in a van by her uncle David, Daniel was seen in tears as he lost the second important woman in his life.
The budding writer has received an opportunity to start a new life away from Weatherfield after being accused of stealing Sinead Osbourne's life by dating Daniel and taking on a job at the Underworld factory, where his late wife worked.
She's been offered an internship at a magazine in London and Daniel wanted to go with her with Bertie, his son with Sinead.
Actress Lucy Fallon, 24, has played Bethany since 2015. She took over playing the character from twins Amy and Emily Walton when she and her mum Sarah arrived back in Weatherfield after living in Milan.
Bethany's harrowing storylines have included taking diet pills, being targeted by school bullies and being groomed by evil Nathan Curtis.
In May last year, announcing her decision to leave, Lucy wrote in a statement on Twitter: "After the most incredible four years, I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020.
"It’s hard to put into words how much this show means to me.
"I’ve made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry, I’ve had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I’ve laughed with the best people everyday.
"I’m so thankful to Iain (Corrie boss Iain MacLeod) and everyone at Coronation Street, I owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly.
"Thank you so much for your support and love... can't wait to see what's in store for Bethany this year."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Man City FA Cup stroll more about Phil Foden absence than anything else

Sergio Aguero fired Manchester City to within 90 minutes of yet another Wembley appearance .
But on a dull , chilly night at Sheffield Wednesday , the most interesting thing happened before the match even kicked off .
Such was the one-sided poverty of this game , it was more about players who did not play than those who won this FA Cup fifth round tie without moving from second gear .
The Sheffield Wednesday fans stayed away in large numbers , and the City fans kept themselves amused by singing of Mario Balotelli , of Edin Dzeko and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absent name which occupied City watchers , as Phil Foden 's name failed to appear on the teamsheet .
After his Wembley display , all eyes were on Foden , and he was the principle topic of questions at Pep Guardiola 's press conference , with talk of England call-ups and the prospect of more City appearances .
Guardiola left him on the bench , and while it is always dangerous to second-guess his intentions , the more optimistic branch of the City family tree is expecting he was rested ahead of start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on from the glory and the guts of the Bernabeu , a chilly night in South Yorkshire against an unambitious Owls outfit was the very definition of anti-climax .
Pep Guardiola had good reason for his team selection , but without the momentum of man of the moment Foden , the thrust of the ever-excellent Kevin De Bruyne and the directness of Raheem Sterling , they lacked conviction in a dreadful first half .
Wednesday , beset by problems and struggling for form in the Championship , looked like a side content to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of setpieces in City ’ s half their only nod to any attempt at giantkilling .
The Blues were very much on the come-down after a week which saw them win at Leicester and Real Madrid before lifting the Carabao Cup , and as they cast furtive glances ahead to another big week , with clashes with Manchester United and Arsenal to come .
They have been here before , of course , and usually find a way to win .
Guardiola paced round his technical area , customary frown furrowing his brow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half-hearted challenge and lazy shot .
Aguero bagged himself a goal at Wembley but has not been in the richest vein of form in his career , and when Ben Mendy ’ s cross found him with a yard of space , his casual flick with the outside of the boot set the tone for the first 45 minutes .
Gabriel Jesus was the hero of the Bernabeu last week but – as he sometimes does – was consumed by bluntness here .
Aguero found him with a sharp , arcing pass , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the leg were not those of a striker desperate for more goals .
It was left to City ’ s centre backs to provide the closest moments of the half , as Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones were paired together for the first time since their meltdown at Norwich , moments from which it is fair to trace City ’ s faltering Premier League title chase .
Since then , Guardiola has refused to contemplate playing them together , but they had so little to do in the opening half that his decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But Otamendi rose highest to glance the ball goalwards with his ear from Riyad Mahrez ’ s free kick , the ball thumping off the crossbar and bouncing to safety .
And as the half ground painfully towards a welcome conclusion , Stones sneaked in at the far post to head down and up , and onto the roof of the net .
City began the second half , kicking towards their own fans , in much brighter fashion , with Mendy smashing a shot which ricocheted off the crossbar .
Moments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his shot brought a fine save from Joe Wildsmith in the Wednesday goal .
The Blues had found their sharpness , and the goal , when it came , made its own luck .
Sustained pressure stretched the home side , and when Mendy found Aguero in space , he span and shot .
Wildsmith again seemed to have it covered , but even though he got an arm to it , the ball looped into the air and bounced into the net .

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Sergio Aguero fired Manchester City to within 90 minutes of yet another Wembley appearance.
But on a dull, chilly night at Sheffield Wednesday, the most interesting thing happened before the match even kicked off.
Such was the one-sided poverty of this game, it was more about players who did not play than those who won this FA Cup fifth round tie without moving from second gear.
The Sheffield Wednesday fans stayed away in large numbers, and the City fans kept themselves amused by singing of Mario Balotelli , of Edin Dzeko and the Toure brothers.
But it was another absent name which occupied City watchers, as Phil Foden's name failed to appear on the teamsheet.
After his Wembley display, all eyes were on Foden, and he was the principle topic of questions at Pep Guardiola's press conference, with talk of England call-ups and the prospect of more City appearances.
Guardiola left him on the bench, and while it is always dangerous to second-guess his intentions, the more optimistic branch of the City family tree is expecting he was rested ahead of start in Sunday's derby.
One week on from the glory and the guts of the Bernabeu, a chilly night in South Yorkshire against an unambitious Owls outfit was the very definition of anti-climax.
Pep Guardiola had good reason for his team selection, but without the momentum of man of the moment Foden, the thrust of the ever-excellent Kevin De Bruyne and the directness of Raheem Sterling, they lacked conviction in a dreadful first half.
Wednesday, beset by problems and struggling for form in the Championship, looked like a side content to avoid a walloping, with the winning of setpieces in City’s half their only nod to any attempt at giantkilling.
(Image: Getty Images)
The Blues were very much on the come-down after a week which saw them win at Leicester and Real Madrid before lifting the Carabao Cup, and as they cast furtive glances ahead to another big week, with clashes with Manchester United and Arsenal to come.
They have been here before, of course, and usually find a way to win.
Guardiola paced round his technical area, customary frown furrowing his brow as he pondered every misplaced pass, half-hearted challenge and lazy shot.
Aguero bagged himself a goal at Wembley but has not been in the richest vein of form in his career, and when Ben Mendy’s cross found him with a yard of space, his casual flick with the outside of the boot set the tone for the first 45 minutes.
Gabriel Jesus was the hero of the Bernabeu last week but – as he sometimes does – was consumed by bluntness here.
Aguero found him with a sharp, arcing pass, but the chase-down and lazy swing of the leg were not those of a striker desperate for more goals.
It was left to City’s centre backs to provide the closest moments of the half, as Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones were paired together for the first time since their meltdown at Norwich, moments from which it is fair to trace City’s faltering Premier League title chase.
Since then, Guardiola has refused to contemplate playing them together, but they had so little to do in the opening half that his decision was not so much justified as untested.
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But Otamendi rose highest to glance the ball goalwards with his ear from Riyad Mahrez’s free kick, the ball thumping off the crossbar and bouncing to safety.
And as the half ground painfully towards a welcome conclusion, Stones sneaked in at the far post to head down and up, and onto the roof of the net.
City began the second half, kicking towards their own fans, in much brighter fashion, with Mendy smashing a shot which ricocheted off the crossbar.
Moments later, Bernardo Silva wriggled free and his shot brought a fine save from Joe Wildsmith in the Wednesday goal.
The Blues had found their sharpness, and the goal, when it came, made its own luck.
Sustained pressure stretched the home side, and when Mendy found Aguero in space, he span and shot. Wildsmith again seemed to have it covered, but even though he got an arm to it, the ball looped into the air and bounced into the net.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Man City player ratings as Benjamin Mendy makes the difference

The loneliest man in Sheffield on a bitterly cold night after his Wembley heroics 6 Appears to be unhappy at second-string status , but he needs to do more than this .
5 Returned to South Yorkshire roots for a steady , untroubled display , and a whack in the nuts .
6 Hit the bar with a header and dealt with Wednesday 's limited ambitions firmly 7 Created two good chances for Aguero , who scored one of them , and rattled the bar .
7 Kept the screws applied for most of the game and his passing was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as ever but his usual quality was not on display , dragged down to the opposition level 6 Used to be the player through which everything ran , but increasingly peripheral 5 Did everything with a casual air when Wednesday were there for the taking 5 Pretty ordinary until he found a yard of space to score a goal which spared us extra time .
6 Spurned two first half chances but stepped up a level as City forced the victory after the break 6 ( for Aguero 86 ) No time to @

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Claudio Bravo
The loneliest man in Sheffield on a bitterly cold night after his Wembley heroics 6
Joao Cancelo
Appears to be unhappy at second-string status, but he needs to do more than this. 5
John Stones
Returned to South Yorkshire roots for a steady, untroubled display, and a whack in the nuts. 6
Nicolas Otamendi
Hit the bar with a header and dealt with Wednesday's limited ambitions firmly 7
Benjamin Mendy
Created two good chances for Aguero, who scored one of them, and rattled the bar. 7
Rodri
Kept the screws applied for most of the game and his passing was much crisper in second half 7
Bernardo Silva
Busy as ever but his usual quality was not on display, dragged down to the opposition level 6
David Silva
Used to be the player through which everything ran, but increasingly peripheral 5
Riyad Mahrez
Did everything with a casual air when Wednesday were there for the taking 5
Sergio Aguero
Pretty ordinary until he found a yard of space to score a goal which spared us extra time. 6
Gabriel Jesus
Spurned two first half chances but stepped up a level as City forced the victory after the break 6
Subs
Raheem Sterling
(for Aguero 86) No time to mark
Not used: Ederson, Gundogan, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Foden, Garcia


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--People are creating fake news stories about coronavirus in Manchester schools - and you should stop

People are creating fake news stories about coronavirus in Manchester schools - and you should stop sharing them

Worried parents of children at a Manchester school have been contacted after mocked-up fake news stories about the coronavirus outbreak were shared on social media .
Health officials announced today that there were five more cases of the flu-like illness in Greater Manchester , taking the total in the region to nine .
The latest person to test positive is in Oldham .
The patient , who had recently returned from northern Italy , was one of 32 national cases to be confirmed on Wednesday afternoon .
Three people in Trafford were also revealed to have contracted the disease along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oldham case .
As the number of cases increases at least four mocked-up online newspaper stories have appeared on the internet and have been widely shared .
The M.E.N .
has received multiple inquiries from people wanting to know whether or not the stories were real .
The fake screengrabs are of non-existent articles claiming that there are outbreaks of the virus at two Greater Manchester schools and are entirely false .
Only one school has closed due to coronavirus in Greater Manchester .
Garrett Hall Primary School in Tyldesley , Wigan , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ specialist deep clean ' from Thursday , March 5 .
In a letter to parents the headteacher says that a family from the school have been 'in direct contact with two people who are confirmed cases ' of coronavirus .
The parent agreed to keep the child off school 'as a precautionary measure ' until there is confirmation of the virus and while the family follows NHS guidance .
The headline on one of the fake stories that was widely shared reads : “ Greater Manchester 's second coronavirus patient has been confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Didsbury ” .
Didsbury councillor John Leech tweeted about the incident on Tuesday .
He wrote : “ An irresponsible hoax is being spread on social media about a case of Coronavirus being confirmed in a high school in # Didbsury in the form of a fake @ MENnewsdesk article .
This is *NOT* true .
Please do not share the fake news.
” A notice on Barlow RC High School ’ s website reads : “ There is a hoax communication being sent around stating that there has been confirmed cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This is a hoax , Parrs Wood High School are aware .
“ If there was a genuine case of a students having Coronavirus parents would be contacted via email immediately.
” A council spokesperson said the school was aware of a hoax circulating but there was no truth in the claims and parents have been informed as such .
The M.E.N .
has contacted the school for comment .

Worried parents of children at a Manchester school have been contacted after mocked-up fake news stories about the coronavirus outbreak were shared on social media.
Health officials announced today that there were five more cases of the flu-like illness in Greater Manchester, taking the total in the region to nine.
The latest person to test positive is in Oldham. The patient, who had recently returned from northern Italy, was one of 32 national cases to be confirmed on Wednesday afternoon.
Three people in Trafford were also revealed to have contracted the disease along with one person from Stockport and the Oldham case.
As the number of cases increases at least four mocked-up online newspaper stories have appeared on the internet and have been widely shared.
The M.E.N. has received multiple inquiries from people wanting to know whether or not the stories were real.
The fake screengrabs are of non-existent articles claiming that there are outbreaks of the virus at two Greater Manchester schools and are entirely false.
Only one school has closed due to coronavirus in Greater Manchester. Garrett Hall Primary School in Tyldesley, Wigan, says it is closing for 'a specialist deep clean' from Thursday, March 5.
In a letter to parents the headteacher says that a family from the school have been 'in direct contact with two people who are confirmed cases' of coronavirus.
The parent agreed to keep the child off school 'as a precautionary measure' until there is confirmation of the virus and while the family follows NHS guidance.
(Image: PA)
The headline on one of the fake stories that was widely shared reads: “Greater Manchester's second coronavirus patient has been confirmed in Parrs Wood High School in East Didsbury”.
Didsbury councillor John Leech tweeted about the incident on Tuesday. He wrote: “An irresponsible hoax is being spread on social media about a case of Coronavirus being confirmed in a high school in #Didbsury in the form of a fake @MENnewsdesk article. This is *NOT* true. Please do not share the fake news.”
A notice on Barlow RC High School’s website reads: “There is a hoax communication being sent around stating that there has been confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Parrs Wood High School.
“This is a hoax, Parrs Wood High School are aware.
“If there was a genuine case of a students having Coronavirus parents would be contacted via email immediately.”
A council spokesperson said the school was aware of a hoax circulating but there was no truth in the claims and parents have been informed as such. The M.E.N. has contacted the school for comment.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Sheffield Wednesday vs Man City - match in pictures

City were taking on Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the 5th round of the FA Cup Manchester City were hoping @ @ @ @ @ on Wednesday night when they faced Sheffield Wednesday .
City defeated Aston Villa in a @ @ @ @ @ win the Carabao Cup for a third successive time .
Now they were aiming to @ @ @ @ @ retaining the FA Cup by advancing to the quarter-finals .

City were taking on Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in the 5th round of the FA Cup
Manchester City were hoping to advance in another competition on Wednesday night when they faced Sheffield Wednesday.
City defeated Aston Villa in a hard-fought final on Sunday to win the Carabao Cup for a third successive time. Now they were aiming to take a step closer to retaining the FA Cup by advancing to the quarter-finals.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-04--Horror as psycho nanny Jade kisses Tyrone on Coronation Street

Twisted nanny Jade Rowan sparked horror among Coronation Street fans when she kissed an unsuspecting Tyrone Dobbs .
Viewers who thought Jade was done with her unhinged behaviour , after attempting to kidnap her half sister Hope , were proven sadly wrong during Wednesday 's double bill .
After sweet-talking the mechanic she planted a kiss on him , and was clearly deluded when he rejected her .
`` The girl is something else , '' said another .
`` I 've figured it out .
When it 's just me , you and Hope everything is right , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stape came home with daughter Hope , Jade continued with a made-up story that they had shared a kiss and were in love .
`` We love each other , '' she whined .
`` There is no need to lie in front of Fiz . ''
Thankfully Fiz was having none of it , and neither was Hope who made clear that she wanted her to leave .
The troubled nine-year-old had adored her half sister , but the scales fell from her eyes as she realised Jade was trying to tear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house in tears .
Earlier this year Hope was secretly packing her bags to do a flit from the street with Jade after the nanny revealed that they shared the same father , Fiz 's killer ex husband John Stape .
Breaking into Jade ’ s house , Fiz found a bag containing clothes , passports and one-way ferry tickets to France .
She had painted bruises on Hope 's arms and framed Fiz for harming her , causing social services to get involved and Fiz was forced to move out of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed home when Tyrone 's daughter Ruby let slip that Jade had faked her injuries and Hope confessed to social services `` Jade told me to say it , to say mummy did it . ''
Since then Jade has been allowed to see Hope under supervision .

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Twisted nanny Jade Rowan sparked horror among Coronation Street fans when she kissed an unsuspecting Tyrone Dobbs.
Viewers who thought Jade was done with her unhinged behaviour, after attempting to kidnap her half sister Hope, were proven sadly wrong during Wednesday's double bill.
After sweet-talking the mechanic she planted a kiss on him, and was clearly deluded when he rejected her.
"Jade is a psycho," exclaimed a shocked Corrie fan on Twitter.
"The girl is something else," said another.
(Image: ITV)
"I've figured it out. When it's just me, you and Hope everything is right," she protested.
When his partner Fiz Stape came home with daughter Hope, Jade continued with a made-up story that they had shared a kiss and were in love.
"We love each other," she whined.
"There is no need to lie in front of Fiz."
Thankfully Fiz was having none of it, and neither was Hope who made clear that she wanted her to leave.
(Image: ITV)
The troubled nine-year-old had adored her half sister, but the scales fell from her eyes as she realised Jade was trying to tear Fiz and Tyrone apart and Jade fled the house in tears.
Earlier this year Hope was secretly packing her bags to do a flit from the street with Jade after the nanny revealed that they shared the same father, Fiz's killer ex husband John Stape.
Breaking into Jade’s house, Fiz found a bag containing clothes, passports and one-way ferry tickets to France.
She had painted bruises on Hope's arms and framed Fiz for harming her, causing social services to get involved and Fiz was forced to move out of the family home.
Fiz was finally allowed home when Tyrone's daughter Ruby let slip that Jade had faked her injuries and Hope confessed to social services "Jade told me to say it, to say mummy did it."
Since then Jade has been allowed to see Hope under supervision.