themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--Trafford Council grants itself emergency powers for 'urgent decisions'

Trafford Council has granted itself emergency powers to make urgent decisions during the coronavirus outbreak .
The changes to the authority 's constitution were approved at a full council meeting last night and are due to last for 12 months .
Unless the powers are reviewed or extended , they will remain in place allowing the council to make urgent decisions as and when it needs to as the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold .
The plan is for important meetings and decisions to be made by the Labour administration behind closed doors , with regular calls made to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep people informed and get their agreement .
The proposals were tabled by the council 's monitoring officer Jane Lefevre at last night 's full council meeting , which saw a reduced attendance from councillors and all those who were there were sitting at least two metres apart while discussions continued .
The change to the constitution needed to ensure the ability to make urgent decisions at the council was approved unanimously , with a request from Coun Nathan Evans ( Conservative group leader ) for regular calls to other group leaders to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Labour and council leader ) , reassured Coun Evans that regular conference calls with all group leaders had already been arranged .
It is understood that all political group leaders in Trafford have committed to working on a cross-party basis as the situation continues .
Monitoring officer Jane Lefevre said : `` In these circumstances it is considered that both current arrangements under the constitution will not be suitable to enable us to deal with decision making in a lawful and speedy manner in the coming months .
`` We are recommending for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place .
The preference will always be to hold meetings where that is possible but I think that it is likely that in circumstances we may need to be able to make decisions on an urgent basis .
`` There is the likelihood of legislation very shortly which will help in this to enable us to hold virtual meetings which will make matters slightly easier , but unless and until that comes into place we will need to manage things slightly differently . ''
The changes will apply to committee meetings , executive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Western added : `` This is an incredibly wide-ranging and unprecedented crisis and we will do everything that we can to support our residents and our businesses .
`` I need to say and enormous thank you to our staff because you can not begin to imagine the breadth of potential impact that this virus could have on our services and they have and they have been utterly astonishing in the way that they have responded to this so far and in the way that I know that they will respond in the @ @ @ @ @ @

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Trafford Council has granted itself emergency powers to make urgent decisions during the coronavirus outbreak.
The changes to the authority's constitution were approved at a full council meeting last night and are due to last for 12 months.
Unless the powers are reviewed or extended, they will remain in place allowing the council to make urgent decisions as and when it needs to as the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold.
The plan is for important meetings and decisions to be made by the Labour administration behind closed doors, with regular calls made to the leaders of all other political parties to keep people informed and get their agreement.
The proposals were tabled by the council's monitoring officer Jane Lefevre at last night's full council meeting, which saw a reduced attendance from councillors and all those who were there were sitting at least two metres apart while discussions continued.
The change to the constitution needed to ensure the ability to make urgent decisions at the council was approved unanimously, with a request from Coun Nathan Evans (Conservative group leader) for regular calls to other group leaders to be honoured.
Coun Andrew Western (Labour and council leader), reassured Coun Evans that regular conference calls with all group leaders had already been arranged.
It is understood that all political group leaders in Trafford have committed to working on a cross-party basis as the situation continues.
Monitoring officer Jane Lefevre said: "In these circumstances it is considered that both current arrangements under the constitution will not be suitable to enable us to deal with decision making in a lawful and speedy manner in the coming months.
"We are recommending for some additional measures to be put in place. The preference will always be to hold meetings where that is possible but I think that it is likely that in circumstances we may need to be able to make decisions on an urgent basis.
"There is the likelihood of legislation very shortly which will help in this to enable us to hold virtual meetings which will make matters slightly easier, but unless and until that comes into place we will need to manage things slightly differently."
The changes will apply to committee meetings, executive meetings and full council meetings.
Coun Western added: "This is an incredibly wide-ranging and unprecedented crisis and we will do everything that we can to support our residents and our businesses.
"I need to say and enormous thank you to our staff because you cannot begin to imagine the breadth of potential impact that this virus could have on our services and they have and they have been utterly astonishing in the way that they have responded to this so far and in the way that I know that they will respond in the weeks and months ahead."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--Joe Wicks to put on live PE lessons for kids on YouTube during school closures

Body Coach Joe Wicks has revealed he will be putting on live PE lessons online while kids are off school due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The 33-year-old fitness guru said that now all schools in Britain will be closed after today , he was going to become the 'nation 's PE teacher ' with his live-streamed lessons .
Making the 'exciting announcement ' on Twitter , he promised to lead a series of classes geared specifically for kids to make sure they get exercise during the school closures .
He explained that each of the 30 minute workout sessions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , from 'little kids right up to secondary school ' .
The workouts will start on Monday at 9am and will be held every weekday , streaming live from his YouTube channel .
Joe said : `` I 'm going to do a live workout called 'PE With Joe ' on my YouTube channel The Body CoachTV .
`` It 's a workout designed specifically for kids because when the schools are closed there is no PE .
Do n't worry , I 've got you .
I 'm going to take this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm going to get your kids moving , feeling energised , positive , optimistic .
`` So tune in Monday morning at 9am and every day .
`` It 's a 30 minute session for little kids right up to secondary school .
Get involved , have fun .
`` We 're going to be doing loads of basic exercise .
`` You do n't need a lot of room .
I 'm going to take care of it .
This is happening .
I am going to be the nation 's PE @ @ @

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Body Coach Joe Wicks has revealed he will be putting on live PE lessons online while kids are off school due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The 33-year-old fitness guru said that now all schools in Britain will be closed after today, he was going to become the 'nation's PE teacher' with his live-streamed lessons.
Making the 'exciting announcement' on Twitter, he promised to lead a series of classes geared specifically for kids to make sure they get exercise during the school closures.
He explained that each of the 30 minute workout sessions are aimed at children of all ages, from 'little kids right up to secondary school'.
The workouts will start on Monday at 9am and will be held every weekday, streaming live from his YouTube channel.
(Image: Vincent Cole)
Joe said: "I'm going to do a live workout called 'PE With Joe' on my YouTube channel The Body CoachTV.
"It's a workout designed specifically for kids because when the schools are closed there is no PE. Don't worry, I've got you. I'm going to take this over.
He added: "I'm going to get your kids moving, feeling energised, positive, optimistic.
"So tune in Monday morning at 9am and every day.
"It's a 30 minute session for little kids right up to secondary school. Get involved, have fun.
"We're going to be doing loads of basic exercise.
"You don't need a lot of room. I'm going to take care of it. This is happening. I am going to be the nation's PE teacher."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--Coronation Street girls reunite for Loose Women-style event

Coronation Street stars are reuniting for a Loose Women-style event filled with gossip about the ITV soap - and Catherine Tyldesley said they 'll have so much to natter about it 'll be hard to leave the stage .
Catherine , who played Eva Price in the soap , ca n't wait to be reunited with her Coronation Street pals Jennie McAlpine and Katie McGlynn for a good cause .
They 'll be joined by party planner to the stars Liz Taylor on the sofa for a Loose Women panel-style discussion , delving into their recent careers and covering all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s like to be part of the world 's longest-running soap .
The 'Loose Ladies lunch ' at Lowry Hotel in Salford will raise funds for Beechwood Cancer Care as part of the charity 's 30th anniversary celebrations .
`` I 'm so so thrilled , '' Cath told us .
`` It 'll lovely to be reunited with my Corrie girls .
`` We 've stayed in touch and had catch-ups but Beechwood is something we 're all very passionate about because of the work they do not just for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It 's so important . ''
Beechwood Cancer Care is one of the north west ’ s leading providers of support for people who have been given a diagnosis of cancer and other life-limiting illnesses .
The charity help families and individuals living with cancer , including counselling , complementary therapies , and group therapy sessions .
Cath said about the event on Friday March 27 : `` We 'll be laying our souls bare .
`` I 've known Liz Taylor for a long time .
She organised my wedding and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life .
`` There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and meet us .
`` You know what Loose Women is like , and that 's the fun of it .
`` It will be Corrie meets Loose Women with lots of gossip and a chance to have a good natter . ''
She added with a laugh : `` They 're going to have a job getting us off the stage . ''
Cath , 36 , from Walkden , played Eva Price in Corrie from 2011 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby daughter Susie to start a new life following the death of her ex Aidan Connor , played by Shayne Ward .
The mother-of-one , who has a four-year-old son with photographer Tom Pitfield , has since starred in the Channel Five drama 15 Days and Derren Litten 's BBC One comedy Scarborough filmed in Stockport .
Last year she wowed Strictly Come Dancing fans with her prowess on the dancefloor , partnered with pro dancer Johannes Radebe .
In January the actress , from Walkden , was 'heartbroken ' to have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tour following an injury .
Jennie , also 36 , has played Fiz Stape , nee Brown , since 2001 .
The mum-of-two from Bury swapped the famous cobbles in 2017 to head into jungle and face her fears as a contestant on the reality show I ’ m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here !
She is married to Chris Farr and together they run Annie 's diner in Manchester , and they have two children Albert , five , and 16-month-old Hilda .
Her character has faced her fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovering that her late husband John Stape was a serial killer .
Last year Jennie 's character returned to the cobbles after taking her troubled daughter Hope to a specialist school in Birmingham to discover that she was being stalked by John 's secret daughter Jade Rowan .
She took Jade on as a nanny and tutor but the plot took a dark twist when she tried to abduct her half-sister Hope .
Katie , from Rochdale , scooped the Best Serial Drama Performance award at the National Television Awards in January for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 26-year-old actress was widely praised for her role as the new mum and newlywed who devastatingly lost her fight against cervical cancer in October .
Katie , who previously starred as Scout in the Rochdale-based BBC One school drama Waterloo Road , has since set her sights on furthering her acting career stateside .
Charity CEO Linda Steggles said : “ Kicking off Beechwood ’ s 30th anniversary celebrations in style , this fabulous event is sure to provide a fantastic afternoon of entertainment for guests , whether they attend for business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lunch features delicious food in luxurious surroundings and gives guests the rare opportunity to get an inside look at the careers of three of the UK ’ s leading , award-winning female acting talents .
`` It ’ s an event not to be missed and will help us to raise vital funds that will go straight to helping those in need .
“ Beechwood is a lifeline for individuals that have a life-limiting illness , as well as families struggling to come to terms with the illness of a loved one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the thousands of people we ’ ve engaged with over the last 30 years without the support of events like these , as well as individuals and companies who have given so generously .
“ Over the course of 2020 we ’ ll be setting out an ambitious programme of fundraising and awareness building events to celebrate our 30th year and we ’ ll be engaging some of the UK ’ s best-known talents in aid of Beechwood Cancer Care.
” The ladies will be joining Liz Taylor , party planner to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taylor Lynn Corporation ( tlc-ltd.co.uk ) , for an exclusive ‘ on the sofa ’ chat at at the Lowry Hotel .
In light of the coronavirus pandemic the event on March 27 has been rescheduled to Friday October 23 at the same venue .
Tickets for the event are now on sale , priced from £600 for a table of 10 includingl unch and £750 for a VIP table at the front .
Individual tickets are also available .

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Coronation Street stars are reuniting for a Loose Women-style event filled with gossip about the ITV soap - and Catherine Tyldesley said they'll have so much to natter about it'll be hard to leave the stage.
Catherine, who played Eva Price in the soap, can't wait to be reunited with her Coronation Street pals Jennie McAlpine and Katie McGlynn for a good cause.
They'll be joined by party planner to the stars Liz Taylor on the sofa for a Loose Women panel-style discussion, delving into their recent careers and covering all the behind the scenes gossip on what it’s like to be part of the world's longest-running soap.
The 'Loose Ladies lunch' at Lowry Hotel in Salford on Friday October 23 will raise funds for Beechwood Cancer Care as part of the charity's 30th anniversary celebrations.
"I'm so so thrilled," Cath told us.
"It'll lovely to be reunited with my Corrie girls.
(Image: PA)
"We've stayed in touch and had catch-ups but Beechwood is something we're all very passionate about because of the work they do not just for patients but for their families as well. It's so important."
Beechwood Cancer Care is one of the north west’s leading providers of support for people who have been given a diagnosis of cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. The charity help families and individuals living with cancer, including counselling, complementary therapies, and group therapy sessions.
Cath said about the event: "We'll be laying our souls bare.
"I've known Liz Taylor for a long time. She organised my wedding and it was the best day of my life.
"There will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and meet us.
(Image: James Gourley/REX/Shutterstock)
"You know what Loose Women is like, and that's the fun of it.
"It will be Corrie meets Loose Women with lots of gossip and a chance to have a good natter."
She added with a laugh: "They're going to have a job getting us off the stage."
Cath, 36, from Walkden, played Eva Price in Corrie from 2011 to 2018. Her character left with her baby daughter Susie to start a new life following the death of her ex Aidan Connor, played by Shayne Ward.
The mother-of-one, who has a four-year-old son with photographer Tom Pitfield, has since starred in the Channel Five drama 15 Days and Derren Litten's BBC One comedy Scarborough filmed in Stockport.
Last year she wowed Strictly Come Dancing fans with her prowess on the dancefloor, partnered with pro dancer Johannes Radebe.
(Image: Getty Images)
In January the actress, from Walkden, was 'heartbroken' to have to withdraw from the Strictly Come Dancing live tour following an injury.
Jennie, also 36, has played Fiz Stape, nee Brown, since 2001.
The mum-of-two from Bury swapped the famous cobbles in 2017 to head into jungle and face her fears as a contestant on the reality show I’m a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!
She is married to Chris Farr and together they run Annie's diner in Manchester, and they have two children Albert, five, and 16-month-old Hilda.
(Image: ITV)
Her character has faced her fair share of drama over the years including discovering that her late husband John Stape was a serial killer.
Last year Jennie's character returned to the cobbles after taking her troubled daughter Hope to a specialist school in Birmingham to discover that she was being stalked by John's secret daughter Jade Rowan.
She took Jade on as a nanny and tutor but the plot took a dark twist when she tried to abduct her half-sister Hope.
Katie, from Rochdale, scooped the Best Serial Drama Performance award at the National Television Awards in January for her heartbreaking portrayal of Sinead Osbourne.
(Image: ITV)
The 26-year-old actress was widely praised for her role as the new mum and newlywed who devastatingly lost her fight against cervical cancer in October.
Katie, who previously starred as Scout in the Rochdale-based BBC One school drama Waterloo Road, has since set her sights on furthering her acting career stateside.
Charity CEO Linda Steggles said: “Kicking off Beechwood’s 30th anniversary celebrations in style, this fabulous event is sure to provide a fantastic afternoon of entertainment for guests, whether they attend for business or pleasure.
(Image: ITV)
“Our Loose Ladies lunch features delicious food in luxurious surroundings and gives guests the rare opportunity to get an inside look at the careers of three of the UK’s leading, award-winning female acting talents.
"It’s an event not to be missed and will help us to raise vital funds that will go straight to helping those in need.
“Beechwood is a lifeline for individuals that have a life-limiting illness, as well as families struggling to come to terms with the illness of a loved one.
"We couldn’t have helped the thousands of people we’ve engaged with over the last 30 years without the support of events like these, as well as individuals and companies who have given so generously.
“Over the course of 2020 we’ll be setting out an ambitious programme of fundraising and awareness building events to celebrate our 30th year and we’ll be engaging some of the UK’s best-known talents in aid of Beechwood Cancer Care.”
The ladies will be joining Liz Taylor, party planner to the stars and founder of Manchester-based events company Taylor Lynn Corporation ( tlc-ltd.co.uk ), for an exclusive ‘on the sofa’ chat at at the Lowry Hotel.
In light of the coronavirus pandemic the event on March 27 has been rescheduled to Friday October 23 at the same venue.
Tickets for the event are now on sale, priced from £600 for a table of 10 includingl unch and £750 for a VIP table at the front. Individual tickets are also available.
Email Marianna.torevell@beechwoodcancercare.co.uk or call 0161 476 0384.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--Manchester council to delay business rates to support struggling businesses

Business rates will not be collected in Manchester next month as the city council bids to support those affected by the coronavirus outbreak .
The town hall will not submit claims to banks for any direct debits due in April until the government applies its 100pc retail relief discount .
Special payment plans will be agreed with businesses so that rates due for 2020/21 are split over nine months from July to March next year .
Firms are still being urged to pay what they can and seek advice where possible from their bank or other means of support .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ overdue business rates - including from retail , hospitality and leisure sectors - until the end of June .
Other businesses will also be able to request suspension of recovery action , with the council considering requests and organisations based on their circumstances .
Coun Carl Ollerhead , Manchester council ’ s executive member for finance and human resources , said : “ It ’ s important that we can support businesses and minimise their expenditure while relief and support from central government is put into action .
“ We understand this will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all sizes and we will do what we can to help as the situation evolves .
“ Information is available on the council website for business owners , including business rates , sick pay for employees , and links through to the government loan scheme.
” To contact the council with business rates queries , email businessrates @ manchester.gov.uk .
For wider council guidance on coronavirus click here .
Residents can also sign up for regular bulletins from the council with the latest information .

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Business rates will not be collected in Manchester next month as the city council bids to support those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
The town hall will not submit claims to banks for any direct debits due in April until the government applies its 100pc retail relief discount.
Special payment plans will be agreed with businesses so that rates due for 2020/21 are split over nine months from July to March next year.
Firms are still being urged to pay what they can and seek advice where possible from their bank or other means of support.
But bailiffs will not be pursuing any overdue business rates - including from retail, hospitality and leisure sectors - until the end of June.
Other businesses will also be able to request suspension of recovery action, with the council considering requests and organisations based on their circumstances.
Coun Carl Ollerhead, Manchester council’s executive member for finance and human resources, said: “It’s important that we can support businesses and minimise their expenditure while relief and support from central government is put into action.
“We understand this will be a worrying time for business owners of all sizes and we will do what we can to help as the situation evolves.
“Information is available on the council website for business owners, including business rates, sick pay for employees, and links through to the government loan scheme.”
To contact the council with business rates queries, email businessrates@manchester.gov.uk.
For wider council guidance on coronavirus click here. Residents can also sign up for regular bulletins from the council with the latest information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--Can childminders and nurseries stay open amid coronavirus pandemic?

The government has stressed that childminders and nurseries are to follow the same restrictions as schools and colleges amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Yesterday ( Wednesday ) , the government confirmed that schools and colleges will close for most pupils when the gates shut on Friday .
But there has been some confusion over whether the same rules apply to childminders and nurseries .
Now the Department of Education has stressed that it 's the same for all education providers - and only those who mind vulnerable children , those with special needs and the children of key workers can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'key workers ' refers to is still yet to be defined - and is now not expected until Thursday - but it 's expected to include NHS workers , police officers , supermarket delivery drivers and those who look after the vulnerable and elderly .
Because of the confusion , the DfE today reiterated the guidance and said : `` At the end of the day on Friday , we will ask registered early years and childcare providers , including childminders to close , except for children of key workers and the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s ongoing response to coronavirus . ''
Jackie O'Brien , from Tameside , has been a childminder for 13 years and accepts it 's 'for everyone 's safety ' she may have to close .
What she is concerned about is the number of people she has seen offering childminding services online when they 're not necessarily registered .
`` I have seen so many posts on Facebook offering to look after people ’ s children from people who aren ’ t registered , '' said Jackie , who looks after seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` It ’ s so scary that some people don ’ t understand the severity of the situation and that the government is trying to protect us all with the measures they are bringing in . ''
She added : `` If I do have to close I ’ m hoping it doesn ’ t affect my business and I ’ ll still be here for my current parents when the time comes .
Unregistered childcare could affect other childminders though . ''
The government 's stance has been conveyed to childminders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association for Childcare and Early Years .
A spokesperson said : `` We have clarified this with the DfE this morning .
Anyone required to register on either of the Ofsted childcare registers will be expected to close .
The government are taking these measures in order to support the social isolation needed to control the spread of the virus . ''

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The government has stressed that childminders and nurseries are to follow the same restrictions as schools and colleges amid the coronavirus pandemic.
On Wednesday, the government confirmed that schools and colleges will close for most pupils when the gates shut on Friday.
But there has been some confusion over whether the same rules apply to childminders and nurseries.
Now the Department of Education has stressed that it's the same for all education providers - and only those who mind vulnerable children, those with special needs and the children of key workers can stay open.
The full list of affected key workers has now been published here and includes a whole host of professions, including nursery and teaching staff.
But because of the confusion, the DfE has reiterated the guidance and said: "At the end of the day on Friday, we will ask registered early years and childcare providers, including childminders to close, except for children of key workers and the most vulnerable children as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus."
Jackie O'Brien, from Tameside, has been a childminder for 13 years and accepts it's 'for everyone's safety' she may have to close.
What she is concerned about is the number of people she has seen offering childminding services online when they're not necessarily registered.
"I have seen so many posts on Facebook offering to look after people’s children from people who aren’t registered," said Jackie, who looks after seven children at various times throughout the week.
"It’s so scary that some people don’t understand the severity of the situation and that the government is trying to protect us all with the measures they are bringing in."
She added: "If I do have to close I’m hoping it doesn’t affect my business and I’ll still be here for my current parents when the time comes. Unregistered childcare could affect other childminders though."
The government's stance has been conveyed to childminders and nurseries by PACEY, the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years.
A spokesperson said: "We have clarified this with the DfE this morning. Anyone required to register on either of the Ofsted childcare registers will be expected to close. The government are taking these measures in order to support the social isolation needed to control the spread of the virus."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--Turkish wonderkid responds to Man Utd transfer speculation

Fenerbahce wonderkid Omer Beyaz has dismissed transfer speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United .
The 16-year-old is considered one of the country ’ s brightest prospects and has been a regular for his side at youth level despite never making a senior appearance .
Various outlets in Turkey suggested that United were monitoring his progress with a view to making a move for his services in the near future .
Beyaz was quizzed on the transfer speculation and stated he wasn ’ t currently considering an exit but conceded the interest makes him determined to succeed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes me more determined to do well at Fenerbahce first , ” he told Fanatik .
“ It feels great to be wanted but I am not considering a transfer right now .
“ My dream right now is to serve Fenerbahce , our captain Emre Belozoglu and coach Volkan Demirel have been advising me well.
” The Turkish side are reportedly keen to keep the youngster at the club and have rewarded him with a spot in the senior matchday squad for the previous two games .
Beyaz now trains with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ debut soon .

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Fenerbahce wonderkid Omer Beyaz has dismissed transfer speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
The 16-year-old is considered one of the country’s brightest prospects and has been a regular for his side at youth level despite never making a senior appearance.
Various outlets in Turkey suggested that United were monitoring his progress with a view to making a move for his services in the near future.
Beyaz was quizzed on the transfer speculation and stated he wasn’t currently considering an exit but conceded the interest makes him determined to succeed.
“The interest from the European clubs makes me more determined to do well at Fenerbahce first,” he told Fanatik.
“It feels great to be wanted but I am not considering a transfer right now.
“My dream right now is to serve Fenerbahce, our captain Emre Belozoglu and coach Volkan Demirel have been advising me well.”
The Turkish side are reportedly keen to keep the youngster at the club and have rewarded him with a spot in the senior matchday squad for the previous two games.
Beyaz now trains with the first-team and is expected to make his debut soon.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--UK set for coronavirus test kits 'as simple as pregnancy test' - PM says

The government is looking to buy hundreds of thousands of coronavirus testing kits that are 'as simple as a pregnancy test ' , the prime minister has said .
Speaking at his daily press conference on the coronavirus pandemic , Boris Johnson told reporters that the new antibody test had the potential to be a 'gamechanger ' .
“ To give you an idea of what is coming down the track , we ’ re in negotiations today to buy a so-called antibody test , as simple as a pregnancy test which can tell whether you have had the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s early days , but if it works as its proponents claim , then we will buy literally hundreds of thousands of these kits as soon as practicable .
“ Because obviously it has the potential to be a total gamechanger.
” Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said that finding out whether tests currently on the market are the right ones to purchase is an 'absolute priority ' for Public Health England .
He added : `` Once we have these , the key thing for in the first case health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members of society , we ’ ll be able to say to somebody , you ’ ve had this virus , you ’ re not likely to get it again at least in the immediate term , and now we can be confident you can return to work and now we can be confident you don ’ t need to be taking some of the precautions you ’ ve been taking to date.
” Prof Whitty said the test would be `` more useful '' further along in the outbreak and that it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government had high numbers of the kits .
Mr Johnson also said that the first trials for a coronavirus vaccine were expected to start `` within a month '' .
He also claimed the UK was `` getting better at testing '' and that test capacity would eventually be ramped up to 250,000 a day .
`` We ’ re massively increasing the testing to see whether you have it now and ramping up daily testing from 5,000 a day , to 10,000 to 25,000 and then up at 250,000 , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak , follow our coronavirus live updates here .
Mr Johnson also told the press conference that a British patient had been put in a randomised trial for a treatment for coronavirus .
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has hit 3,229 and 144 coronavirus patients have now died in the UK .
More than 64,000 tests have been carried out in the UK with and the total number of positive results has risen by 603 from 2,626 at the same time yesterday .
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The government is looking to buy hundreds of thousands of coronavirus testing kits that are 'as simple as a pregnancy test', the prime minister has said.
Speaking at his daily press conference on the coronavirus pandemic, Boris Johnson told reporters that the new antibody test had the potential to be a 'gamechanger'.
“To give you an idea of what is coming down the track, we’re in negotiations today to buy a so-called antibody test, as simple as a pregnancy test which can tell whether you have had the disease," he said.
"It’s early days, but if it works as its proponents claim, then we will buy literally hundreds of thousands of these kits as soon as practicable.
“Because obviously it has the potential to be a total gamechanger.”
Chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty said that finding out whether tests currently on the market are the right ones to purchase is an 'absolute priority' for Public Health England.
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He added: "Once we have these, the key thing for in the first case health care workers and then other workers and members of society, we’ll be able to say to somebody, you’ve had this virus, you’re not likely to get it again at least in the immediate term, and now we can be confident you can return to work and now we can be confident you don’t need to be taking some of the precautions you’ve been taking to date.”
Prof Whitty said the test would be "more useful" further along in the outbreak and that it would be "a while" before the government had high numbers of the kits.
Mr Johnson also said that the first trials for a coronavirus vaccine were expected to start "within a month".
He also claimed the UK was "getting better at testing" and that test capacity would eventually be ramped up to 250,000 a day.
"We’re massively increasing the testing to see whether you have it now and ramping up daily testing from 5,000 a day, to 10,000 to 25,000 and then up at 250,000,” he said.
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Mr Johnson also told the press conference that a British patient had been put in a randomised trial for a treatment for coronavirus.
The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus has hit 3,229 and 144 coronavirus patients have now died in the UK.
More than 64,000 tests have been carried out in the UK with and the total number of positive results has risen by 603 from 2,626 at the same time yesterday.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--Salford Lads' Club has had to cancel its summer camp

Salford Lads ' Club has had to cancel its summer camp for only the thid time in its history because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The trip was axed during the Second World War and during the general strike in 1926 .
Planning for the camp had been going on since January - and 25 members were signed up to go .
Veteran volunteer at the club Dennis Lewtas said : `` It seems like the end of an era , but we will hopefully bounce back .
`` Cancelling the camp is the right decision because it is about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our volunteers . ''
In 1940 , the camp was set up and ready before events in Europe led to the cancellation of trains the Friday before the club travelled .
Archives contain pictures of the 'ghost camp ' that year , which no one attended .
There were no camps until 1947 in Kettleshulme in Derbyshire .
That event was the first attended by the club 's oldest members , Archie Swift and Eric Salthouse .
Club secretary , Brian Ball , said : `` It is a huge disappointment to everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being a really big camp this year , but we have to follow guidelines for everybody 's safety . ''
The club held its last open day for visitors last Saturday and this week all the weekly young people and adult groups closed .
Several gigs planned at the club , where Noel Gallagher , and Tim Burgess of the Charlatans have performed in the last year will be cancelled too .
The Edwardian brick building , which dates from 1904 , has also beenm used for numerous film and TV sets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series about a Birmingham crime dynasty .
Cold Feet , Coronation Street , and Shameless are among other TV programmes that have used the building which retains it original tiling and fittings .
The club has 170 members and the camp was due to take place during the spring Bank Holiday in May at Aberystwyth .

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Salford Lads' Club has had to cancel its summer camp for only the thid time in its history because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The trip was axed during the Second World War and during the general strike in 1926.
Planning for the camp had been going on since January - and 25 members were signed up to go.
Veteran volunteer at the club Dennis Lewtas said: "It seems like the end of an era, but we will hopefully bounce back.
"Cancelling the camp is the right decision because it is about the safety of the young people and our volunteers."
In 1940, the camp was set up and ready before events in Europe led to the cancellation of trains the Friday before the club travelled.
Archives contain pictures of the 'ghost camp' that year, which no one attended.
There were no camps until 1947 in Kettleshulme in Derbyshire. That event was the first attended by the club's oldest members, Archie Swift and Eric Salthouse.
(Image: Salford Advertiser)
Club secretary, Brian Ball, said: "It is a huge disappointment to everyone at the club, it looked like being a really big camp this year, but we have to follow guidelines for everybody's safety."
The club held its last open day for visitors last Saturday and this week all the weekly young people and adult groups closed.
Several gigs planned at the club, where Noel Gallagher, and Tim Burgess of the Charlatans have performed in the last year will be cancelled too.
The Edwardian brick building, which dates from 1904, has also beenm used for numerous film and TV sets, including Peaky Blinders - the hugely successful series about a Birmingham crime dynasty.
Cold Feet, Coronation Street, and Shameless are among other TV programmes that have used the building which retains it original tiling and fittings.
The club has 170 members and the camp was due to take place during the spring Bank Holiday in May at Aberystwyth.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-19--Romelu Lukaku names difference between Man Utd and Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku believes changes in training at Inter Milan have helped reinvigorate his career following his Manchester United exit .
The Belgian called time on his spell at Old Trafford in the summer , moving to Inter for £58m and has hit the ground running in Italy , netting 23 goals in all competitions this season .
Lukaku ’ s performances have propelled Inter into the title race and the former Chelsea star revealed changes to training have helped get his career back on track .
He also admitted that criticism over his fitness at United affected his game during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One bad year can happen to everybody in their career .
It was just done for me , ” Lukaku said when speaking to Ian Wright on his YouTube channel .
“ It was a difficult situation for myself .
I had to make a decision .
“ I had to go somewhere where I could learn other aspects of my game , work with somebody who wanted me .
Yes [ it bothered me that people were talking about my shape ] , it got to my head .
“ Training is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They work you hard .
Speak to Ashley Young .
There ’ s a lot of difference , here the team is the team , there ’ s like team bonding , we have two or three team dinners every three weeks , all together , nobody misses out .
“ Everybody is there .
Sometimes it is one player or two players , they ’ ll say I want to pay for dinner .
We just kept doing it .
The team is good , we have quality , but everything is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see how we play , everybody works , we are the most aggressive team in the league .
The manager puts it in us .
Be aggressive and press , the physical preparation .
”

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Romelu Lukaku believes changes in training at Inter Milan have helped reinvigorate his career following his Manchester United exit.
The Belgian called time on his spell at Old Trafford in the summer, moving to Inter for £58m and has hit the ground running in Italy, netting 23 goals in all competitions this season.
Lukaku’s performances have propelled Inter into the title race and the former Chelsea star revealed changes to training have helped get his career back on track.
He also admitted that criticism over his fitness at United affected his game during his final year in England.
“One bad year can happen to everybody in their career. It was just done for me,” Lukaku said when speaking to Ian Wright on his YouTube channel.
“It was a difficult situation for myself. I had to make a decision.
“I had to go somewhere where I could learn other aspects of my game, work with somebody who wanted me. Yes [it bothered me that people were talking about my shape], it got to my head.
“Training is different, here you work hard. They work you hard. Speak to Ashley Young. There’s a lot of difference, here the team is the team, there’s like team bonding, we have two or three team dinners every three weeks, all together, nobody misses out.
“Everybody is there. Sometimes it is one player or two players, they’ll say I want to pay for dinner. We just kept doing it. The team is good, we have quality, but everything is about the team.
“When you see how we play, everybody works, we are the most aggressive team in the league. The manager puts it in us. Be aggressive and press, the physical preparation.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Man United surpass expectations - Football Manager predicts final PL table

Before the 2019/20 Premier League season was officially suspended earlier this month , Manchester United were in fine form and well in contention for a place in the league 's top four positions , which would mean a Champions League place for next season .
The arrival of Bruno Fernandes had injected some real belief into the United squad , as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side went 11 games unbeaten , in a run featuring eight victories , including a win over local rivals Manchester City .
So , what ’ s going to happen when the season resumes ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ out how United will perform in the final nine Premier League matches - just for fun .
To set up this simulation , we got hold of a custom save game which had accurate results , league table and future fixtures as of March 13 , 2020 .
This meant we could simulate the rest of the season to see how the Premier League played out in the final few games of the season .
Check out the accurate league table below as of March 13 2020 .
This is what happened when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with United hunting down a Champions League place .
First-half goals from Anthony Martial ( 2 ) and Daniel James saw United claim a vital 3-1 win over Sheffield United at Old Trafford .
And there was more good news for United fans , with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford both making goal scoring returns to the starting line-up in a 2-0 win against Bournemouth .
Jose Mourinho 's side earned a draw against United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium , with Bruno Fernandes ' goal in the second-half maintaining their unbeaten @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this game , Jesse Lingard returned to the starting line-up and won the game for United , in a 1-0 win at Brighton .
Despite Cenk Tosun 's late strike , United 's unbeaten run continued , with James and Wan-Bissaka finding the net .
But there was to be a blip for United , with Villa earning a 2-0 win at Villa Park .
Normal service was resumed the following week , with United thrashing Southampton 4-0 , thanks to goals from Lingard , Fernandes ( 2 ) and Ighalo .
Another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Ighalo seeing off West Ham .
But United would end the season with a defeat at the King Power Stadium , with Jamie Vardy getting a brace .
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So , how would those results effect the final 2019/20 Premier League table for Manchester United ?
Let 's take a look at the updated Premier League table with 38 games played .
Six wins from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chelsea to claim a fourth place finish in the Premier League and a return to the Champions League .
Despite this finish not looking all that likely just a few weeks ago , this Football Manager simulation predicts that with Fernandes in the United side , Solskjaer 's men could finish the season very strongly , and their rivals not so .
I guess we 'll have to wait and see what happens .
What do you make of this Football Manager simulation ?

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Before the 2019/20 Premier League season was officially suspended earlier this month, Manchester United were in fine form and well in contention for a place in the league's top four positions, which would mean a Champions League place for next season.
The arrival of Bruno Fernandes had injected some real belief into the United squad, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side went 11 games unbeaten, in a run featuring eight victories, including a win over local rivals Manchester City.
So, what’s going to happen when the season resumes?
Would United continue their strong form?
We used Football Manager 2020 to find out how United will perform in the final nine Premier League matches - just for fun.
Football Manager 2020 predicts final 2019/20 Premier League table
To set up this simulation, we got hold of a custom save game which had accurate results, league table and future fixtures as of March 13, 2020.
This meant we could simulate the rest of the season to see how the Premier League played out in the final few games of the season.
Check out the accurate league table below as of March 13 2020.
This is what happened when we simulated the rest of the games, with United hunting down a Champions League place.
Manchester United's 2019/20 campaign predicted once PL season resumes
March 22 - Manchester United 3-1 Sheffield United
First-half goals from Anthony Martial (2) and Daniel James saw United claim a vital 3-1 win over Sheffield United at Old Trafford.
April 12 - Manchester United 2-0 Bournemouth
And there was more good news for United fans, with Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford both making goal scoring returns to the starting line-up in a 2-0 win against Bournemouth.
April 15 - Tottenham 1-1 Manchester United
Jose Mourinho's side earned a draw against United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Bruno Fernandes' goal in the second-half maintaining their unbeaten record.
April 22 - Brighton 0-1 Manchester United
With Bruno Fernandes injured for this game, Jesse Lingard returned to the starting line-up and won the game for United, in a 1-0 win at Brighton.
April 29 - Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United
Despite Cenk Tosun's late strike, United's unbeaten run continued, with James and Wan-Bissaka finding the net.
May 2 - Aston Villa 2-0 Manchester United
But there was to be a blip for United, with Villa earning a 2-0 win at Villa Park.
May 10 - Manchester United 4-0 Southampton
Normal service was resumed the following week, with United thrashing Southampton 4-0, thanks to goals from Lingard, Fernandes (2) and Ighalo.
May 13 - Manchester United 2-0 West Ham
Another home game another home win, Mata and Ighalo seeing off West Ham.
May 30 - Leicester City 2-0 Manchester United
But United would end the season with a defeat at the King Power Stadium, with Jamie Vardy getting a brace.
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So, how would those results effect the final 2019/20 Premier League table for Manchester United?
Let's take a look at the updated Premier League table with 38 games played.
Six wins from their remaining nine games saw United leapfrog Chelsea to claim a fourth place finish in the Premier League and a return to the Champions League.
Despite this finish not looking all that likely just a few weeks ago, this Football Manager simulation predicts that with Fernandes in the United side, Solskjaer's men could finish the season very strongly, and their rivals not so.
I guess we'll have to wait and see what happens.
What do you make of this Football Manager simulation?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--How Tameside Council will tackle Coronavirus crisis with your help

Libraries and museums have been closed in Tameside for the foreseeable future as the coronavirus crisis intensifies .
The council has made the ‘ difficult ’ decision to close its public facing services to protect both residents and the authority ’ s own staff .
This includes the customer services based out of Tameside One in Ashton-under-Lyne , which will now offer advice and information online and over the phone .
All the libraries in the borough closed down on Wednesday night , and museums such as Portland Basin and Astley Cheetham art gallery have also shut for ‘ quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Warrington said that the closures are taking place ‘ regrettably but necessarily ’ to safeguard people against the virus .
As of Thursday afternoon ( March 19 ) there have now been 12 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the borough , and two deaths .
However Coun Warrington said that real figure was likely to be much higher as she called for more widespread testing of both healthcare workers and people displaying symptoms .
“ We are in unprecedented times , we are dealing with a situation that none of us quite frankly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifetime before this , ” Coun Warrington said .
“ We have already got people who are self isolating and so we have to make sure that we can continue to operate in the best possible way .
“ The kind of support that definitely will be needed in Tameside is financial support , not just for the council but for our businesses .
“ We have already heard about some businesses that because of lack of custom aren ’ t able to continue in the immediate future .
“ We have to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough to be able to start again once we ’ re over this current crisis.
” She added : “ We have a fabulous community in Tameside and they always rise up when are they are needed and I have no doubt they will do it on this occasion.
” Moving forward the town hall are preparing contingency plans in the event that staff shortages disrupt essential services like bin collections .
Town hall staff have already been redeployed from different departments to cover colleagues who are off work or self isolating .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste and recycling , and library staff are working in the contact centre to deal with the increase in calls .
Chiefs say there have also been many staff who have given up annual leave to come back into work to support their colleagues .
And the council is working out alternative ways to offer its services , including stepping up its home library service to allow people to continue to borrow books .
Dukinfield Crematorium is offering to webcast funerals so people can still attend services from home .
And after community @ @ @ @ @ @ @ volunteers to support local groups and vulnerable people , nearly 50 people came forward in one day .
The council is also trying to take pressure of the hospital and health services , and has set up its own coronavirus hotline to offer residents advice and support .
“ We know that the hospital is inundated and we want to help there , ” Coun Warrington added .
“ We would suggest there are probably a lot more people who have contracted the virus but the testing regime is not happening in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ One of the things that we have raised with the government is the fact that we need to be able to test not just people that may go into hospital but every person who feels that they may have the disease.
” Dr Asad Ali and Dr Ashwin Ramachandra , co-chairs of the Tameside and Glossop CCG governing body , echoed the leader ’ s call for expansion of testing .
Dr Ali , who is also a GP in Denton , added : “ There is massive , massive pressure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our roles are to ensure that we can keep all the services that we can running as smoothly as possible .
“ What we ’ re trying to do essentially is getting testing facilities for healthcare workers .
“ That is a work in progress .
I believe [ in ] Stockport there is a service which would have provided the setting up and we ’ re in conversations with our local health provider to see if it can be set up here for our staff to be tested .
“ If we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isolate or if staff need to go to a care home we need to make sure they are not carrying the infection asymptomatically.
” He added : “ I think there are challenges that lie ahead .
“ If the IT system and the telephone systems go down that will be very difficult , how do our practices respond if a number of people who man the phones are unable to do that .
“ We may have a situation where doctors and nurse practitioners are actually answering phones .
“ I think @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deck in every part of the system , and all of us are going to do whatever role is needed to keep the healthcare system going.
” Dr Ramachandra , who works as a GP in Droylsden , added : “ One of the main concerns is about the fact that across all those services we are reliant on the workforce and if the same workforce are unwell then that means we have less numbers of people looking after our population .
“ At this point in time we do not have the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the frontline staff in terms of knowing whether they are truly Covid-19 positive or it is a similar illness .
“ The priority is that we ensure that we have these testing facilities in place as soon as possible in order to ensure that we have enough members of staff to look after our residents.
” He added that they were looking at how social workers and community frontline workers could be given personal protective equipment , such as face masks .
The government is aiming to be able to do 25,000 tests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants to increase testing for healthcare workers , although it has not yet set out plans of how it intends to do so .
However Dr Ramachandra emphasised how ‘ important and crucial ’ it is for residents to keep washing their hands frequently to help stem the tide of the epidemic .
“ Though it is the simplest thing to do , that is the one that will actually stop us spreading this virus to each other , ” he said .
“ Even if you ’ re not careful about yourself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care about .
”

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Libraries and museums have been closed in Tameside for the foreseeable future as the coronavirus crisis intensifies.
The council has made the ‘difficult’ decision to close its public facing services to protect both residents and the authority’s own staff.
This includes the customer services based out of Tameside One in Ashton-under-Lyne, which will now offer advice and information online and over the phone.
All the libraries in the borough closed down on Wednesday night, and museums such as Portland Basin and Astley Cheetham art gallery have also shut for ‘quite some time’.
Council leader Brenda Warrington said that the closures are taking place ‘regrettably but necessarily’ to safeguard people against the virus.
As of Thursday afternoon (March 19) there have now been 12 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the borough, and two deaths.
However Coun Warrington said that real figure was likely to be much higher as she called for more widespread testing of both healthcare workers and people displaying symptoms.
“We are in unprecedented times, we are dealing with a situation that none of us quite frankly have had to deal with in their lifetime before this,” Coun Warrington said.
“We have already got people who are self isolating and so we have to make sure that we can continue to operate in the best possible way.
“The kind of support that definitely will be needed in Tameside is financial support, not just for the council but for our businesses.
“We have already heard about some businesses that because of lack of custom aren’t able to continue in the immediate future.
“We have to try and help them to be resilient enough to be able to start again once we’re over this current crisis.”
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She added: “We have a fabulous community in Tameside and they always rise up when are they are needed and I have no doubt they will do it on this occasion.”
Moving forward the town hall are preparing contingency plans in the event that staff shortages disrupt essential services like bin collections.
Town hall staff have already been redeployed from different departments to cover colleagues who are off work or self isolating.
Grounds maintenance staff are now working in waste and recycling, and library staff are working in the contact centre to deal with the increase in calls.
Chiefs say there have also been many staff who have given up annual leave to come back into work to support their colleagues.
And the council is working out alternative ways to offer its services, including stepping up its home library service to allow people to continue to borrow books.
Dukinfield Crematorium is offering to webcast funerals so people can still attend services from home.
And after community group Action Together launched a call for volunteers to support local groups and vulnerable people, nearly 50 people came forward in one day.
The council is also trying to take pressure of the hospital and health services, and has set up its own coronavirus hotline to offer residents advice and support.
“We know that the hospital is inundated and we want to help there,” Coun Warrington added.
“We would suggest there are probably a lot more people who have contracted the virus but the testing regime is not happening in the way that we would prefer it to.
“One of the things that we have raised with the government is the fact that we need to be able to test not just people that may go into hospital but every person who feels that they may have the disease.”
Dr Asad Ali and Dr Ashwin Ramachandra, co-chairs of the Tameside and Glossop CCG governing body, echoed the leader’s call for expansion of testing.
Dr Ali, who is also a GP in Denton, added: “There is massive, massive pressure on the NHS at the moment and our roles are to ensure that we can keep all the services that we can running as smoothly as possible.
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“What we’re trying to do essentially is getting testing facilities for healthcare workers.
“That is a work in progress. I believe [in] Stockport there is a service which would have provided the setting up and we’re in conversations with our local health provider to see if it can be set up here for our staff to be tested.
“If we’ve got staff who need to isolate or if staff need to go to a care home we need to make sure they are not carrying the infection asymptomatically.”
He added: “I think there are challenges that lie ahead.
“If the IT system and the telephone systems go down that will be very difficult, how do our practices respond if a number of people who man the phones are unable to do that.
“We may have a situation where doctors and nurse practitioners are actually answering phones.
“I think it’s all hands to the deck in every part of the system, and all of us are going to do whatever role is needed to keep the healthcare system going.”
Dr Ramachandra, who works as a GP in Droylsden, added: “One of the main concerns is about the fact that across all those services we are reliant on the workforce and if the same workforce are unwell then that means we have less numbers of people looking after our population.
“At this point in time we do not have the facilities to test all these, especially the frontline staff in terms of knowing whether they are truly Covid-19 positive or it is a similar illness.
“The priority is that we ensure that we have these testing facilities in place as soon as possible in order to ensure that we have enough members of staff to look after our residents.”
He added that they were looking at how social workers and community frontline workers could be given personal protective equipment, such as face masks.
The government is aiming to be able to do 25,000 tests a day within four weeks, and wants to increase testing for healthcare workers, although it has not yet set out plans of how it intends to do so.
However Dr Ramachandra emphasised how ‘important and crucial’ it is for residents to keep washing their hands frequently to help stem the tide of the epidemic.
“Though it is the simplest thing to do, that is the one that will actually stop us spreading this virus to each other,” he said.
“Even if you’re not careful about yourself, think about people you love and care about.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Berbatov reveals Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes wish at Man Utd

Dimitar Berbatov wants to see Paul Pogba stay at Manchester United and play alongside January signing Bruno Fernandes under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer .
Pogba was stepping up his return from injury before the Premier League season was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and speculation persists over his future at the club .
Real Madrid and Juventus continue to be linked with the Frenchman and the MEN revealed in January that Pogba told his teammates he still wants to depart .
Berbatov is eager to see the World Cup winner stay at Old Trafford and play in the same side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team following his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in January .
`` Once again there is a lot of talk about Paul Pogba and his future , '' he told Betfair .
`` He has n't played for a long time , people are asking questions of him : does he wants to play , how long will it take for him to return , when he comes back will he be able to play with Bruno Fernandes , how will he fit into the team - these are all unanswered questions that sooner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I want him to stay at United and I want to see him play alongside Fernandes and the team , if not there will always be a team waiting for Pogba , if that is Real Madrid , Juventus or someone else who knows , but he will fit in anywhere .
`` As a player when you are in a position where big teams want you to play for them it 's very flattering , it makes you feel special and you know that if things do n't work out in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there for you and that puts your mind at ease , but at the same time it is n't peaceful and you have decisions to make .
`` The criticism Pogba gets is unfair and he , like some other players , get criticised just for the sake of it , it does n't matter what he does .
`` He is doing everything he can to get fit and when he plays to help his team because I have seen first hand how he used to train with us as a boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be one of the best , so I do n't doubt his work ethic and desire to become even better .
All he will want to do right now is play football , we are all human beings and as much as you try to avoid it , criticism always gets to you .
`` I would like to see Pogba get fit as soon as possible and not get injured again , so that he can do what he does best and we can see him play great football . ''

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Dimitar Berbatov wants to see Paul Pogba stay at Manchester United and play alongside January signing Bruno Fernandes under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Pogba was stepping up his return from injury before the Premier League season was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and speculation persists over his future at the club.
Real Madrid and Juventus continue to be linked with the Frenchman and the MEN revealed in January that Pogba told his teammates he still wants to depart.
Berbatov is eager to see the World Cup winner stay at Old Trafford and play in the same side as Fernandes who has reinvigorated the United team following his arrival from Sporting Lisbon in January.
"Once again there is a lot of talk about Paul Pogba and his future," he told Betfair. "He hasn't played for a long time, people are asking questions of him: does he wants to play, how long will it take for him to return, when he comes back will he be able to play with Bruno Fernandes, how will he fit into the team - these are all unanswered questions that sooner or later we will find out.
"I want him to stay at United and I want to see him play alongside Fernandes and the team, if not there will always be a team waiting for Pogba, if that is Real Madrid, Juventus or someone else who knows, but he will fit in anywhere.
"As a player when you are in a position where big teams want you to play for them it's very flattering, it makes you feel special and you know that if things don't work out in your current situation there is always someone there for you and that puts your mind at ease, but at the same time it isn't peaceful and you have decisions to make.
"The criticism Pogba gets is unfair and he, like some other players, get criticised just for the sake of it, it doesn't matter what he does.
"He is doing everything he can to get fit and when he plays to help his team because I have seen first hand how he used to train with us as a boy, with ambition and the aspiration to be one of the best, so I don't doubt his work ethic and desire to become even better. All he will want to do right now is play football, we are all human beings and as much as you try to avoid it, criticism always gets to you.
"I would like to see Pogba get fit as soon as possible and not get injured again, so that he can do what he does best and we can see him play great football."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--Vietnam: Find inner peace and tranquility at this paradise travel destination

Over the last decade , Vietnam has cemented itself as one of the hottest travel destinations for those wanting more than just sun , sea and sand .
And it is easy to see why - while the south east Asian country boasts these important elements dotted along its vast coastline , there are some hidden gem resorts nestled in unexpected locations that offer more than just a bog standard summer holiday .
And for those who are searching for peace , tranquility and a generous helping of luxury ( who is n't ? )
look no further than Six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ families or solo travellers , the two locations in south east Vietnam - Con Dao and Ninh Van Bay - are so remote they are only reachable by plane and speedboat respectively .
They ’ re known for their sandy beaches , coral reefs and marine life , as well as their impressive sustainability programme .
To witness such sights , you will need to travel a little further than the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Min City , where Vietnam Airlines flies its Dreamliner aircrafts direct from London Heathrow .
Flying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a bit of a shock to the system when we landed , 12 hours later , at 5am on Sunday .
Thankfully staying awake for that entire day proved surprisingly manageable thanks to the stunning backdrop at our first destination , along with the warm welcome we received from Six Senses staff .
After a short domestic flight to Con Dao , one of a group of tiny islands just off the southeast coast , we were met by our official chaperones who offered us a traditional Vietnamese lemongrass drink and warm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with ( being handed free stuff here is the new norm ) .
The polite and friendly staff set the tone for the kind of treatment we would get throughout our stay - with every smile I try to mimic their greeting , 'xin chao ’ , which was always warmly received by everyone at the luxury resort , perhaps appreciative that we attempted the lingo .
It is on the journey to the resort you get your first glimpse of Vietnam 's beauty .
The 20 minute drive to Six Senses Con @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the experience as staying at the resort itself - travelling along the coastline you have blue water to the left and green shrubbery and jungle to the right - the perfect colours to represent the island ’ s protected national and marine park .
The resort itself offers the perfect base to connect back to nature .
The villas are especially impressive - with ocean views from your bed , balcony and your own private pool , which is deliciously inviting .
It admirably boasts a green sea turtles conservation project which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sea .
Sadly we were not lucky enough to witness this due to timing , but still you ca n't deny this is an impressive initiative .
Despite its remote setting , do not think there is nothing to do here .
You can rent motorbikes , collect clams , take part in water sports , enjoy beach yoga , and go for a trek across the stunning coastline .
But perhaps the best way to soak up all the incredible elements of Con Dao is to go on the local life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see a mix of beautiful scenery and historical landmarks , while also getting a flavour of what it is like for locals living on the island .
Our very friendly and knowledgeable guide took us to a number of locations including Ben Dam Harbor , Nhat Beach and Shark Cape , Van Son Tu Pagoda , and a local market , rounded off with a traditional Vietnamese coffee ( or tea , in my case ) .
During the tour , you also get a small sense of the lasting influence that French @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) on the country , as well as the intertwined legend and folklore .
The shrine to Lady Phi Yen , also known as the Lady Temple , is a perfect example of this .
It pays homage to an important female name in the country ’ s past fight for peace .
Back at the resort , luxury aside , the most important element to your stay at Six Senses Con Dao is the impressive sustainability programme .
And we ’ re not just talking about recycling paper and glass .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carefully thought out to minimise your carbon footprint - from the wood used to build the villas , to the organic garden where a wide variety of exotic plants , vegetables and herbs are grown to be served at the resort 's eateries and dining room .
Which incidentally all offer an incredible mix of local delicacies , from the country ’ s national dish , Pho , to freshly caught fish , such as the tender red snapper , and an array of seafood .
Oh , and the head chef is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For veggies , vegans and those with allergies or intolerances such as gluten , do not be put off - whatever your requirement , the kitchen will whip up a number of alternative dishes that will perfectly hit the spot .
Tip - the tofu pho is incredible , and thanks to the Vietnamese diet being largely dairy free , those with lactose issues will probably have the best time experimenting .
Just stay away from the condensed milk .
After two nights at the resort it was hard to say goodbye to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - aside from a couple of flash tropical storms which end as quickly as they arrive , the 25C heat and location really did offer a little slice of perfection that just does not exist on our side of the planet .
Little did we know there would be more of this ( and then some ) at our next destination , Nha Trang , which hosts the second Six Senses resort , Ninh Van Bay .
After a good half a day of travelling , and another flash of Vietnamese rain ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to shame ) , what better way to recover than with a speedboat ride to another little paradise .
This time nestled in a dramatic bay looking out to sea , Ninh Van Bay is a sight to behold .
Towering mountains on one side and white sandy beaches on the other , perfectly complementing each other ’ s unique beauty .
You definitely get a rainforest feel here , despite being on the coast .
The resort ’ s sustainability programme is just as ambitious ; as is the luxury .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Con Dao , but here it definitely feels less of a sleepy experience , so it really depends on what kind of holiday you ’ re after .
If you ever wondered what it would be like to live as a celebrity , check out the extravagant hilltop reserve villa , which not only boasts panoramic sea views but also enjoys a grand private infinity pool , which really offers an insight into how the other half lives .
From immersive cookery classes and flying yoga to hardcore hikes in the jungle and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calendar of activities that guests can take part in .
You can also take advantage of the spa and wellness centre , which offers all kinds of therapies , such as the traditional Vietnamese massage , and also take a wellness screening to get a steer on your body 's current state .
Perhaps the most memorable moment of this trip happened during a boat and snorkelling trip .
For those who have not witnessed the incredible beauty of a coral reef before , I urge you to put this on your bucket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Attenborough ’ s BBC documentaries just do not do it justice .
The natural splashes of colours and breathtaking formations that make up the underwater ecosystem is unlike any other sight you will ever see .
As well as showing off the reef , staff are at the forefront of aquatic sustainability , perhaps best demonstrated through their coral conservation , which sees the team grow corals and using those to replant a reef that may have been damaged .
This experience was then rounded off with a little surprise to the members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been engraved into metal tags which were attached to one of the replanted coral frames , which now live on the sea bed .
It is these little finishing touches that never ceased to amaze me throughout the trip - from the wooden engraved name tags on our bicycles ( the best way to get round the resort , unless it ’ s raining then take advantage of the chauffeured golf buggies ) to the little gifts that were left in our villa .
On top of that , all members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , could not do enough for you as a guest - you really do get the luxury you pay for .
From the gardeners to the bar staff , housekeeping right the way up to the managers , they all succeeded in creating a bubble of calm around you - from the moment you arrive to the second you say your goodbyes .
And in a 24/7 world filled with stress and worry , you ’ re not going to get any closer to inner peace than this .
Rates for Six Senses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently approx .
£548 ) per night based on two people sharing an Ocean View Duplex Pool Villa including breakfast ( ++= 5 % service charge and 10 % tax ) www.sixsenses.com Rates for Six Senses Ninh Van Bay start from $ 810 ( currently approx .
£634 ) per night based on two people sharing a Hill Top Pool Villa including breakfast ( ++= 5 % service charge and 10 % tax ) www.sixsenses.com

Over the last decade, Vietnam has cemented itself as one of the hottest travel destinations for those wanting more than just sun, sea and sand.
And it is easy to see why - while the south east Asian country boasts these important elements dotted along its vast coastline, there are some hidden gem resorts nestled in unexpected locations that offer more than just a bog standard summer holiday.
And for those who are searching for peace, tranquility and a generous helping of luxury (who isn't?) look no further than Six Senses resorts.
Perfect for couples, families or solo travellers, the two locations in south east Vietnam - Con Dao and Ninh Van Bay - are so remote they are only reachable by plane and speedboat respectively.
They’re known for their sandy beaches, coral reefs and marine life, as well as their impressive sustainability programme.
(Image: Basil Childers/Six Senses Con Dao)
To witness such sights, you will need to travel a little further than the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Min City, where Vietnam Airlines flies its Dreamliner aircrafts direct from London Heathrow.
Flying out at 11am on Saturday, it was a bit of a shock to the system when we landed, 12 hours later, at 5am on Sunday.
Thankfully staying awake for that entire day proved surprisingly manageable thanks to the stunning backdrop at our first destination, along with the warm welcome we received from Six Senses staff.
After a short domestic flight to Con Dao, one of a group of tiny islands just off the southeast coast, we were met by our official chaperones who offered us a traditional Vietnamese lemongrass drink and warm towel to wash our faces and hands with (being handed free stuff here is the new norm).
The polite and friendly staff set the tone for the kind of treatment we would get throughout our stay - with every smile I try to mimic their greeting, 'xin chao’, which was always warmly received by everyone at the luxury resort, perhaps appreciative that we attempted the lingo.
It is on the journey to the resort you get your first glimpse of Vietnam's beauty. The 20 minute drive to Six Senses Con Dao is just as much a part of the experience as staying at the resort itself - travelling along the coastline you have blue water to the left and green shrubbery and jungle to the right - the perfect colours to represent the island’s protected national and marine park.
The resort itself offers the perfect base to connect back to nature. The villas are especially impressive - with ocean views from your bed, balcony and your own private pool, which is deliciously inviting.
It admirably boasts a green sea turtles conservation project which sees hatchlings born under supervision released into the sea. Sadly we were not lucky enough to witness this due to timing, but still you can't deny this is an impressive initiative.
Despite its remote setting, do not think there is nothing to do here. You can rent motorbikes, collect clams, take part in water sports, enjoy beach yoga, and go for a trek across the stunning coastline. But perhaps the best way to soak up all the incredible elements of Con Dao is to go on the local life tour.
Along the way you'll see a mix of beautiful scenery and historical landmarks, while also getting a flavour of what it is like for locals living on the island. Our very friendly and knowledgeable guide took us to a number of locations including Ben Dam Harbor, Nhat Beach and Shark Cape, Van Son Tu Pagoda, and a local market, rounded off with a traditional Vietnamese coffee (or tea, in my case).
During the tour, you also get a small sense of the lasting influence that French colonisation had (and perhaps still has) on the country, as well as the intertwined legend and folklore. The shrine to Lady Phi Yen, also known as the Lady Temple, is a perfect example of this. It pays homage to an important female name in the country’s past fight for peace.
Back at the resort, luxury aside, the most important element to your stay at Six Senses Con Dao is the impressive sustainability programme. And we’re not just talking about recycling paper and glass.
All aspects of your stay will have been carefully thought out to minimise your carbon footprint - from the wood used to build the villas, to the organic garden where a wide variety of exotic plants, vegetables and herbs are grown to be served at the resort's eateries and dining room. Which incidentally all offer an incredible mix of local delicacies, from the country’s national dish, Pho, to freshly caught fish, such as the tender red snapper, and an array of seafood. Oh, and the head chef is a Manc (small world).
For veggies, vegans and those with allergies or intolerances such as gluten, do not be put off - whatever your requirement, the kitchen will whip up a number of alternative dishes that will perfectly hit the spot. Tip - the tofu pho is incredible, and thanks to the Vietnamese diet being largely dairy free, those with lactose issues will probably have the best time experimenting. Just stay away from the condensed milk.
After two nights at the resort it was hard to say goodbye to the luxury we had become accustomed to - aside from a couple of flash tropical storms which end as quickly as they arrive, the 25C heat and location really did offer a little slice of perfection that just does not exist on our side of the planet.
Little did we know there would be more of this (and then some) at our next destination, Nha Trang, which hosts the second Six Senses resort, Ninh Van Bay.
After a good half a day of travelling, and another flash of Vietnamese rain (which put even Manchester’s showers to shame), what better way to recover than with a speedboat ride to another little paradise.
This time nestled in a dramatic bay looking out to sea, Ninh Van Bay is a sight to behold. Towering mountains on one side and white sandy beaches on the other, perfectly complementing each other’s unique beauty. You definitely get a rainforest feel here, despite being on the coast.
The resort’s sustainability programme is just as ambitious; as is the luxury. It has all the elements that made up Con Dao, but here it definitely feels less of a sleepy experience, so it really depends on what kind of holiday you’re after.
If you ever wondered what it would be like to live as a celebrity, check out the extravagant hilltop reserve villa, which not only boasts panoramic sea views but also enjoys a grand private infinity pool, which really offers an insight into how the other half lives.
From immersive cookery classes and flying yoga to hardcore hikes in the jungle and water sports, there is an impressive calendar of activities that guests can take part in. You can also take advantage of the spa and wellness centre, which offers all kinds of therapies, such as the traditional Vietnamese massage, and also take a wellness screening to get a steer on your body's current state.
Perhaps the most memorable moment of this trip happened during a boat and snorkelling trip. For those who have not witnessed the incredible beauty of a coral reef before, I urge you to put this on your bucket list. The footage broadcast on David Attenborough’s BBC documentaries just do not do it justice.
The natural splashes of colours and breathtaking formations that make up the underwater ecosystem is unlike any other sight you will ever see.
As well as showing off the reef, staff are at the forefront of aquatic sustainability, perhaps best demonstrated through their coral conservation, which sees the team grow corals and using those to replant a reef that may have been damaged.
This experience was then rounded off with a little surprise to the members of our group, whose names had been engraved into metal tags which were attached to one of the replanted coral frames, which now live on the sea bed.
It is these little finishing touches that never ceased to amaze me throughout the trip - from the wooden engraved name tags on our bicycles (the best way to get round the resort, unless it’s raining then take advantage of the chauffeured golf buggies) to the little gifts that were left in our villa.
On top of that, all members of the Six Senses team, in both resorts, could not do enough for you as a guest - you really do get the luxury you pay for.
From the gardeners to the bar staff, housekeeping right the way up to the managers, they all succeeded in creating a bubble of calm around you - from the moment you arrive to the second you say your goodbyes.
And in a 24/7 world filled with stress and worry, you’re not going to get any closer to inner peace than this.
Rates for Six Senses Con Dao start from $700++ (currently approx. £548) per night based on two people sharing an Ocean View Duplex Pool Villa including breakfast (++= 5% service charge and 10% tax) www.sixsenses.com
Rates for Six Senses Ninh Van Bay start from $810 (currently approx. £634) per night based on two people sharing a Hill Top Pool Villa including breakfast (++= 5% service charge and 10% tax) www.sixsenses.com


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-20--British scientists hope to start coronavirus vaccine trials next month

British scientists leading the global race to find a vaccine for the coronavirus are hoping to start trials within the next month .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in his daily press conference on Thursday that experts were expecting to start trials within this time .
He also said a `` game-changer '' antibody test was `` coming down the track '' which could identify whether somebody somebody had become immune to the disease so they could return to their daily life .
Now The Guardian reports that the first coronavirus vaccine is being trialled by researchers at the Jenner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ team , led by Professor Sarah Gilbert , could start trials on animals next week and humans next month .
`` We are conscious that a vaccine is needed as soon as possible and certainly by June–July , when we expect a big peak in mortality , `` Prof Adrian Hill , director of the Jenner Institute , told The Guardian .
`` This is not a normal situation . ''
`` We will follow all standard trial safety requirements , but as soon as we have a vaccine that ’ s working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accelerated pathway to get it deployed to save lives .
`` The more vaccine we can provide sooner , the better . ''
Health experts , including Chief Medical Officer Sir Patrick Vallance , have repeatedly said a vaccine will take at least 12-18 months to develop safely .
But Professor Hill said the Oxford team are `` aiming for much earlier . ''
Yesterday , the Prime Minister said he expects the tide to be turned in the fight against coronavirus within 12 weeks , as he urged the public to follow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` stand by your employees '' .
It comes as the Department for Education published a list of workers it deems `` essential '' whose children will still be able to attend school when they largely close on Friday afternoon .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock later admitted he could not live on statutory sick pay , but suggested an improvement could come with fresh measures to tackle the coronavirus crisis .
The Cabinet minister bluntly dismissed the prospect with a `` no '' when he was asked on BBC 's Question Time if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £94.25 per week .
But he suggested more on the subject could come in the Chancellor 's latest emergency package , which will follow another emergency interest rate cut delivered by the Bank of England on Thursday .
Mr Sunak 's £350 billion support package two days earlier was focused on businesses , with little help for staff facing the prospect of being laid off and unable to pay the bills .
Former business secretary Greg Clark and former shadow local government minister Jack Dromey wrote a column in the Daily Mirror @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not keep many businesses trading and paying staff '' .
`` Economic measures that do not rise to the immense challenge risk a contagion ripping through the British economy as vicious and as infecting as a virus , '' they said .
`` In the global financial crisis , governments fulfilled their role as a lender of last resort to the banking system - and that proved decisive .
This time , it is different .
`` It will involve the state providing a vast sum .
For businesses , support should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It should allow workers to continue to be employed .
It should offer cash for paying the demonstrated wage bill . ''

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British scientists leading the global race to find a vaccine for the coronavirus are hoping to start trials within the next month.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in his daily press conference on Thursday that experts were expecting to start trials within this time.
He also said a "game-changer" antibody test was "coming down the track" which could identify whether somebody somebody had become immune to the disease so they could return to their daily life.
Now The Guardian reports that the first coronavirus vaccine is being trialled by researchers at the Jenner Institute based at Oxford University.
The team, led by Professor Sarah Gilbert, could start trials on animals next week and humans next month.
"We are conscious that a vaccine is needed as soon as possible and certainly by June–July, when we expect a big peak in mortality, " Prof Adrian Hill, director of the Jenner Institute, told The Guardian.
"This is not a normal situation."
"We will follow all standard trial safety requirements, but as soon as we have a vaccine that’s working, we anticipate there will be an accelerated pathway to get it deployed to save lives.
"The more vaccine we can provide sooner, the better."
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Health experts, including Chief Medical Officer Sir Patrick Vallance, have repeatedly said a vaccine will take at least 12-18 months to develop safely.
But Professor Hill said the Oxford team are "aiming for much earlier."
Yesterday, the Prime Minister said he expects the tide to be turned in the fight against coronavirus within 12 weeks, as he urged the public to follow social distancing advice and for businesses to "stand by your employees".
It comes as the Department for Education published a list of workers it deems "essential" whose children will still be able to attend school when they largely close on Friday afternoon.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock later admitted he could not live on statutory sick pay, but suggested an improvement could come with fresh measures to tackle the coronavirus crisis.
(Image: M.E.N. (source Public Health England))
The Cabinet minister bluntly dismissed the prospect with a "no" when he was asked on BBC's Question Time if he could get by on the sum of £94.25 per week.
But he suggested more on the subject could come in the Chancellor's latest emergency package, which will follow another emergency interest rate cut delivered by the Bank of England on Thursday.
Mr Sunak's £350 billion support package two days earlier was focused on businesses, with little help for staff facing the prospect of being laid off and unable to pay the bills.
(Image: Getty Images)
Former business secretary Greg Clark and former shadow local government minister Jack Dromey wrote a column in the Daily Mirror in which they said "lending alone will not keep many businesses trading and paying staff".
"Economic measures that do not rise to the immense challenge risk a contagion ripping through the British economy as vicious and as infecting as a virus," they said.
"In the global financial crisis, governments fulfilled their role as a lender of last resort to the banking system - and that proved decisive. This time, it is different.
"It will involve the state providing a vast sum. For businesses, support should replicate what business continuity insurance would provide. It should allow workers to continue to be employed. It should offer cash for paying the demonstrated wage bill."