themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Another school closes 'with immediate effect' over coronavirus pandemic

A secondary school has closed 'with immediate effect ' amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Parents with children at Fred Longworth High School , in Tyldesley , Wigan , were told the school is closing from today .
It is not yet known how long the school intends to remain shut , but it does not appear to be a two-day cleaning closure that has been happening elsewhere .
In a letter to parents , the school said : `` We have taken the decision to close the school to students with immediate effect pending PHE advice .
`` More information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meantime , any students already in school will be held in forms until we are certain that they can get home safely . ''
The closure comes as another secondary , Stretford High School , announced it will be closed until April - with the headteacher criticising the latest government guidance over the disease .
In an open letter published on its website , headteacher Nicola Doward said she was making the decision following Boris Johnson 's latest advice , issued in a press conference on Monday .
The new advice said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that every household member should stay at home for 14 days should anyone develop coronavirus symptoms .
She said the `` impact the advice had on staffing '' meant it was not `` operationally possible '' to run the school safely , and said it would be closing its doors from March 17 until April 14 .
`` We find ourselves in this situation because we can not follow all of the government ’ s advice AND keep our children and our Stretford families safe , '' she said in the letter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ announced it was closing just for the day over the number of staff self-isolating .
But Mrs Doward said the new advice meant it had no option but to close for the coming weeks .
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A secondary school has closed 'with immediate effect' amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Parents with children at Fred Longworth High School, in Tyldesley, Wigan, were told the school is closing from today.
It is not yet known how long the school intends to remain shut, but it does not appear to be a two-day cleaning closure that has been happening elsewhere.
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In a letter to parents, the school said: "We have taken the decision to close the school to students with immediate effect pending PHE advice.
"More information will follow later today. In the meantime, any students already in school will be held in forms until we are certain that they can get home safely."
The closure comes as another secondary, Stretford High School, announced it will be closed until April - with the headteacher criticising the latest government guidance over the disease.
In an open letter published on its website, headteacher Nicola Doward said she was making the decision following Boris Johnson's latest advice, issued in a press conference on Monday.
The new advice said that pregnant women should self-isolate for 12 weeks and that every household member should stay at home for 14 days should anyone develop coronavirus symptoms.
She said the "impact the advice had on staffing" meant it was not "operationally possible" to run the school safely, and said it would be closing its doors from March 17 until April 14.
"We find ourselves in this situation because we cannot follow all of the government’s advice AND keep our children and our Stretford families safe," she said in the letter.
Earlier on Monday, the school announced it was closing just for the day over the number of staff self-isolating.
But Mrs Doward said the new advice meant it had no option but to close for the coming weeks.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Greggs shares coronavirus update as UK goes into 'lockdown'

Yesterday , Boris Johnson urged the British public to stay at home where possible , in a bid to tackle coronavirus head-on .
However , the speech has left several food and drink retailers worried for their future , with many having to decide whether to remain open or to shut their doors for the foreseeable .
Now Greggs ' CEO , Roger Whiteside , has now issued a statement to shoppers .
The statement reads : `` Hello , Given the unprecedented situation regarding Coronavirus , I just wanted to let you know what we are doing to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible .
`` The health and wellbeing of our customers and colleagues is extremely important to us .
We are committed to following official guidance from the government , ensuring all of our policies and procedures reflect the best available information and advice .
`` As you are aware the most effective way to minimise the spread of Coronavirus is regular hand washing .
As a food-on-the-go retailer who makes the food we sell ourselves , hand washing is inherent in the way we do things .
`` We pride ourselves on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the business , and have taken every opportunity to remind our teams to follow the robust procedures that are already in place .
`` We have also taken further precautionary measures including more frequent cleaning and sanitising of all shop surfaces and equipment , and for the time being , will no longer serve hot drinks in reusable cups . ''
Speaking about plans to keep stores open , the statement continued : `` We aim to keep all our food supplies and shops open .
If conditions determine that a shop must @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers to the nearest alternative , and ensure our online shop locator is updated to show latest information .
`` Events are moving very quickly and so we will continue to monitor the situation closely , reviewing developments and the latest government advice to consider how this impacts our processes and the decisions we take .
`` We will update you on any additional changes as soon as we can through our website and on our in-shop notices . ''
The statement concluded : `` Thank you for your support in keeping one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

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Yesterday, Boris Johnson urged the British public to stay at home where possible, in a bid to tackle coronavirus head-on.
However, the speech has left several food and drink retailers worried for their future, with many having to decide whether to remain open or to shut their doors for the foreseeable.
Now Greggs' CEO, Roger Whiteside, has now issued a statement to shoppers.
The statement reads: "Hello, Given the unprecedented situation regarding Coronavirus, I just wanted to let you know what we are doing to help keep our customers and colleagues as safe as possible.
"The health and wellbeing of our customers and colleagues is extremely important to us. We are committed to following official guidance from the government, ensuring all of our policies and procedures reflect the best available information and advice.
"As you are aware the most effective way to minimise the spread of Coronavirus is regular hand washing. As a food-on-the-go retailer who makes the food we sell ourselves, hand washing is inherent in the way we do things.
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"We pride ourselves on high standards of hygeine and cleanliness across the business, and have taken every opportunity to remind our teams to follow the robust procedures that are already in place.
"We have also taken further precautionary measures including more frequent cleaning and sanitising of all shop surfaces and equipment, and for the time being, will no longer serve hot drinks in reusable cups."
Speaking about plans to keep stores open, the statement continued: "We aim to keep all our food supplies and shops open. If conditions determine that a shop must be closed we will provide notices directing customers to the nearest alternative, and ensure our online shop locator is updated to show latest information.
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"Events are moving very quickly and so we will continue to monitor the situation closely, reviewing developments and the latest government advice to consider how this impacts our processes and the decisions we take.
"We will update you on any additional changes as soon as we can through our website and on our in-shop notices."
The statement concluded: "Thank you for your support in keeping one another safe during these unprecedented times."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Coronavirus in Greater Manchester: how to check the number of cases in your area

The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to surge across the globe , with a stark increase in cases each day .
There are currently 35 cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester , with five deaths confirmed .
As the number of cases rise , the Manchester Evening News wants to keep you updated with the latest numbers surrounding COVID-19 .
Using our tool , powered by current data from Public Health England , you can view the number of confirmed cases and deaths in your area .
Enter your post code into the interactive widget below and it will provide you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus .
View cases in your area by entering your postcode : In the first of daily press briefings on Monday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked everyone to avoid all 'unnecessary ' social contact .
And people aged over 70 , under 70 with underlying health condition and pregnant women have been 'strongly advised ' to limit face-to-face interactions .
The new guidance included non-essential use of public transport , working from home where possible and avoiding large gatherings .
Professor Chris Whitty , the chief medical officer for England , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to be in place for a 'prolonged period ' .
The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed , as of Monday March 16 , the number of deaths in the UK as a result of coronavirus has risen to 55 .

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The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to surge across the globe, with a stark increase in cases each day.
As of Sunday evening (April 12), there were 3,334 confirmed cases in Greater Manchester.
The true number of cases is believed to be far greater.
At least 505 people have died at the region's hospitals after contracting COVID-19.
As the number of cases rise, the Manchester Evening News wants to keep you updated with the latest numbers surrounding COVID-19.
Using our tool, powered by current data from Public Health England (PHE), you can view the number of confirmed cases and deaths in your area.
Enter your postcode into the interactive widget below and it will provide you with local and national information relating to the virus.
PHE figures may differ slightly than those declared by councils as they are based on where a person is treated, rather than their home borough.
View cases in your area by entering your postcode:
The borough by borough cases, as of the evening of April 12:
Manchester - 611
Stockport - 429
Salford - 327
Trafford - 342
Oldham - 306
Wigan - 281
Bolton - 321
Rochdale - 251
Tameside - 263
Bury - 213
NHS data only includes deaths at hospitals, not those 'the community' - including at care homes of private addresses - so the true death toll is likely to be higher.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Man United midfielder Bruno Fernandes makes Cristiano Ronaldo admission

Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and named the Manchester United legend as one of his favourite players .
Fernandes followed in the footsteps of compatriot Ronaldo when he completed his own move from Sporting Lisbon to Old Trafford earlier in the year .
The 26-year-old will be hoping to have even half the success of Ronaldo during his time in Manchester , and early indications suggest he is on track to do so .
Fernandes has already established himself as a key figure in the United first-team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer , and was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ month for his performances in February .
It has been a dream come true for Fernandes at United already , and now he has spoken about good friend Ronaldo and the words of encouragement he has received from him .
“ He welcomed me very well to the Portugal national team , ” Fernandes told Cronache Di Spogliatoio .
“ We look at him as an idol , he has always been an idol for me .
I followed his example , he is one of my favourites .
“ When I was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to me saying , ‘ You are doing a good job at Sporting , I like it ’ .
Words like these make the difference .
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Bruno Fernandes has opened up on his friendship with Cristiano Ronaldo and named the Manchester United legend as one of his favourite players.
Fernandes followed in the footsteps of compatriot Ronaldo when he completed his own move from Sporting Lisbon to Old Trafford earlier in the year.
The 26-year-old will be hoping to have even half the success of Ronaldo during his time in Manchester, and early indications suggest he is on track to do so.
Fernandes has already established himself as a key figure in the United first-team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and was named the Premier League player of the month for his performances in February.
It has been a dream come true for Fernandes at United already, and now he has spoken about good friend Ronaldo and the words of encouragement he has received from him.
“He welcomed me very well to the Portugal national team,” Fernandes told Cronache Di Spogliatoio.
“We look at him as an idol, he has always been an idol for me. I followed his example, he is one of my favourites.
“When I was called up by Portugal, he came to me saying, ‘You are doing a good job at Sporting, I like it’. Words like these make the difference.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--New coronavirus advice lists overweight people among those most at risk

The government has updated its guidance to include overweight people in a list of those most at risk from coronavirus .
Those with a body mass index ( BMI ) of more than 40 have been deemed especially vulnerable to the new virus .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday announced a series of stringent new measures in a bid to try and negate the effects of the infection .
People have been warned to prepare for months in isolation as health experts work to limit the spread of coronavirus .
New government guidance recommends that everyone adopts social distancing measures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19 .
But those at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus have been advised to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures .
For the first time this group includes those who are severely overweight and pregnant women .
The full list of those at increased risk includes : • People aged 70 or older ( regardless of medical conditions ) • Those under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below ( ie anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term ) respiratory diseases , such as asthma , chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ) , emphysema or bronchitis • chronic neurological conditions , such as Parkinson ’ s disease , motor neurone disease , multiple sclerosis ( MS ) , a learning disability or cerebral palsy diabetes • problems with your spleen – for example , sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed • a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS , or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 40 or above ) • those who are pregnant In a further warning , the government has said that there are some clinical conditions which put people at an even higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 .
• People who have received an organ transplant and remain on ongoing immunosuppression medication • People with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy or radiotherapy • People with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia who are at any stage of treatment • People with severe chest conditions such as cystic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ admissions or courses of steroid tablets ) • People with severe diseases of body systems , such as severe kidney disease ( dialysis ) Anyone in this category will be contacted directly by the NHS with advice for more stringent measures next week .
For now , those people are asked to rigorously follow the social distancing advice .
Mr Johnson yesterday told a press conference that the latest advice could mean avoiding social contact for 12 weeks .
`` This advice about avoiding all social contact is particularly important for people over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those with some health conditions , '' he said .
Under the latest Government advice , anyone living in a household with somebody who has the symptoms of a persistent cough or fever is being told to isolate themselves for 14 days .
The government guidance on social distancing can be found here : https : //www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults

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The government has updated its guidance to include overweight people in a list of those most at risk from coronavirus.
Those with a body mass index (BMI) of more than 40 have been deemed especially vulnerable to the new virus.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson yesterday announced a series of stringent new measures in a bid to try and negate the effects of the infection.
People have been warned to prepare for months in isolation as health experts work to limit the spread of coronavirus.
New government guidance recommends that everyone adopts social distancing measures to reduce social interaction between people in order to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
(Image: AP)
But those at increased risk of severe illness from coronavirus have been advised to be particularly stringent in following social distancing measures.
For the first time this group includes those who are severely overweight and pregnant women.
The full list of those at increased risk includes:
People aged 70 or older (regardless of medical conditions)
Those under 70 with an underlying health condition listed below (ie anyone instructed to get a flu jab as an adult each year on medical grounds) chronic (long-term) respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema or bronchitis
chronic heart disease, such as heart failure
chronic kidney disease
chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis
chronic neurological conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), a learning disability or cerebral palsy diabetes
problems with your spleen – for example, sickle cell disease or if you have had your spleen removed
a weakened immune system as the result of conditions such as HIV and AIDS, or medicines such as steroid tablets or chemotherapy
being seriously overweight (a BMI of 40 or above)
those who are pregnant
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In a further warning, the government has said that there are some clinical conditions which put people at an even higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19.
They include:
People who have received an organ transplant and remain on ongoing immunosuppression medication
People with cancer who are undergoing active chemotherapy or radiotherapy
People with cancers of the blood or bone marrow such as leukaemia who are at any stage of treatment
People with severe chest conditions such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma (requiring hospital admissions or courses of steroid tablets)
People with severe diseases of body systems, such as severe kidney disease (dialysis)
Anyone in this category will be contacted directly by the NHS with advice for more stringent measures next week.
For now, those people are asked to rigorously follow the social distancing advice.
Mr Johnson yesterday told a press conference that the latest advice could mean avoiding social contact for 12 weeks.
"This advice about avoiding all social contact is particularly important for people over 70, for pregnant women and for those with some health conditions," he said.
Under the latest Government advice, anyone living in a household with somebody who has the symptoms of a persistent cough or fever is being told to isolate themselves for 14 days.
The government guidance on social distancing can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyone-in-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-and-vulnerable-adults


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Susanna Reid self isolates after son begins displaying coronavirus symptoms

Susanna Reid is self isolating from coronavirus after her son started displaying symptoms .
The ITV host was absent from the Good Morning Britain panel today - it instead featured Piers Morgan and Charlotte Hawkins .
Susanna explained to the hosts via video link that she will be off for two weeks after her son developed a dry cough yesterday .
The mum-of-two confirmed that she was n't showing any symptoms herself , and would have gone into work if it wasn ’ t for yesterday ’ s government advice .
As the programme started , Piers told viewers : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not with us , she is self-isolating for 14 days .
`` I 've heard of some ways of avoiding working with me but this is ridiculous ! ''
Susanna joked that she was in self isolation from Piers before explaining her position .
She said : `` One of the boys has a cough , persistent cough , and that came on yesterday .
`` Before the briefing yesterday , the person themselves had to be confined by themselves . ''
Last night , Susanna broke the news to her Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on GMB .
She tweeted : `` I am currently well but due to the new advice today I will be self-isolating for two weeks due to symptoms in my household .
When asked hoe she felt about being off work for two weeks , she said : `` I love my job .
It gives me so much pleasure and I 'm going to miss it . ''

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Susanna Reid is self isolating from coronavirus after her son started displaying symptoms.
The ITV host was absent from the Good Morning Britain panel today - it instead featured Piers Morgan and Charlotte Hawkins.
Susanna explained to the hosts via video link that she will be off for two weeks after her son developed a dry cough yesterday.
The mum-of-two confirmed that she wasn't showing any symptoms herself, and would have gone into work if it wasn’t for yesterday’s government advice.
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As the programme started, Piers told viewers: "Rather an unusual line-up. Susanna is not with us, she is self-isolating for 14 days.
"I've heard of some ways of avoiding working with me but this is ridiculous!"
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Susanna joked that she was in self isolation from Piers before explaining her position.
She said: "One of the boys has a cough, persistent cough, and that came on yesterday.
"Before the briefing yesterday, the person themselves had to be confined by themselves."
Last night, Susanna broke the news to her Twitter followers that she wouldn’t be on GMB.
She tweeted: "I am currently well but due to the new advice today I will be self-isolating for two weeks due to symptoms in my household.
"Stay well everyone."
When asked hoe she felt about being off work for two weeks, she said: "I love my job. It gives me so much pleasure and I'm going to miss it."
GMB airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Supermarkets could soon cut services to minimise chaos if staff get coronavirus

The past week has seen an influx of shoppers panic-buying in supermarkets across the UK , leaving shelves empty and some stores struggling to keep up with the pressure .
And now , following Boris Johnson 's latest advice , workers are being advised to work at home where possible , and to self-isolate for 14 days if they , or a member of their household , suffer from any of the symptoms outlined .
The new guidelines mean that more supermarket staff could be forced to self-isolate , and shops could be understaffed as a result .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bosses are now working on plans to keep the nation fed in the case their own staff start to succumb to the global pandemic , or schools are closed forcing parents home to look after their children .
`` What ( products ) we can and ca n't get is the least of current challenges , '' one UK supermarket executive told Reuters .
They said far more pressing problems were how the business staffs its stores and how it practically helps the elderly and vulnerable when the virus takes hold of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closure of all schools would be `` a binary moment '' , the person added .
Another source at a UK supermarket group said planning was focused on `` What would it take to keep the store running ? ''
However , the Prime Minister 's official spokesman is urging shoppers not to panic , and to remain considerate when making purchases .
He said : `` Representatives of our leading supermarkets have been clear that people should shop as they normally do and have asked everyone to be considerate in the way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taking all the necessary steps to ensure that consumers have the food and supplies they need and we are working closely with the food industry to ensure that there is resilience of the supply network . ''

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The past week has seen an influx of shoppers panic-buying in supermarkets across the UK, leaving shelves empty and some stores struggling to keep up with the pressure.
And now, following Boris Johnson's latest advice, workers are being advised to work at home where possible, and to self-isolate for 14 days if they, or a member of their household, suffer from any of the symptoms outlined.
The new guidelines mean that more supermarket staff could be forced to self-isolate, and shops could be understaffed as a result.
According to the Mirror, insiders have told Reuters bosses are now working on plans to keep the nation fed in the case their own staff start to succumb to the global pandemic, or schools are closed forcing parents home to look after their children.
"What (products) we can and can't get is the least of current challenges," one UK supermarket executive told Reuters.
They said far more pressing problems were how the business staffs its stores and how it practically helps the elderly and vulnerable when the virus takes hold of the UK population.
The Government announcing the closure of all schools would be "a binary moment", the person added.
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Another source at a UK supermarket group said planning was focused on "What would it take to keep the store running?"
However, the Prime Minister's official spokesman is urging shoppers not to panic, and to remain considerate when making purchases.
He said: "Representatives of our leading supermarkets have been clear that people should shop as they normally do and have asked everyone to be considerate in the way they shop."
"Retailers are taking all the necessary steps to ensure that consumers have the food and supplies they need and we are working closely with the food industry to ensure that there is resilience of the supply network."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester United extend Nemanja Matic contract

Manchester United have triggered the one-year option in Nemanja Matic 's contract and are in discussions about a new deal .
Matic , 31 , had entered the last four months of his contract but United have tied him to the club until 2021 .
Matic , rested for the Europa League thrashing of LASK Linz last week , was open to leaving in the winter transfer window , but injuries to fellow midfielders Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay let the Serbian back into the fold and he scored the League Cup semi-final second leg winner at Manchester City .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this month the club was looking to sort a new contract for Matic .
`` We have agreed with him so he will stay , 100 per cent . ''
Matic has started nine of the last 10 Premier League games and only missed the goalless draw with Wolves due to a one-match suspension .
There has been mounting uncertainty over the futures of players out of contract at the end of the season amid the coronavirus pandemic .
English football has been suspended until April 3 and it already seems highly unlikely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two weeks ' time after the UK government urged everyone in the country to avoid unnecessary social contacts .
Angel Gomes , 19 , is approaching the final three months of his United contract but the club does not have the option of an extra year .
United have one-year options on the contracts of Timothy Fosu-Mensah , Demetri Mitchell , and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson but the trio could be released .
Fosu-Mensah , 22 , has not played for United since May 2017 and has been sidelined for nearly 11 months with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returned for the Under-23s in their 3-2 win at Stoke City on Monday night .
Borthwick-Jackson , 23 , was recalled from a season-long loan at Tranmere Rovers in the New Year and is now at League Two Oldham Athletic until the end of the season .
The Flixton-born full-back has not played for United since May 2016 .
Mitchell , 23 , only played for United against Crystal Palace in May 2017 and was included in the pre-season tour squads later that year and in 2018 .
The left-back has been plagued @ @ @ @

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Manchester United have triggered the one-year option in Nemanja Matic's contract and are in discussions about a new deal.
Matic, 31, had entered the last four months of his contract but United have tied him to the club until 2021.
Matic, rested for the Europa League thrashing of LASK Linz last week, was open to leaving in the winter transfer window, but injuries to fellow midfielders Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay let the Serbian back into the fold and he scored the League Cup semi-final second leg winner at Manchester City.
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed earlier this month the club was looking to sort a new contract for Matic. "We have agreed with him so he will stay, 100 per cent."
Matic has started nine of the last 10 Premier League games and only missed the goalless draw with Wolves due to a one-match suspension.
There has been mounting uncertainty over the futures of players out of contract at the end of the season amid the coronavirus pandemic. English football has been suspended until April 3 and it already seems highly unlikely the calendar will resume in just over two weeks' time after the UK government urged everyone in the country to avoid unnecessary social contacts.
Angel Gomes, 19, is approaching the final three months of his United contract but the club does not have the option of an extra year. United have one-year options on the contracts of Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Cameron Borthwick-Jackson but the trio could be released.
Fosu-Mensah, 22, has not played for United since May 2017 and has been sidelined for nearly 11 months with a cruciate knee ligament injury. The Dutchman returned for the Under-23s in their 3-2 win at Stoke City on Monday night.
Borthwick-Jackson, 23, was recalled from a season-long loan at Tranmere Rovers in the New Year and is now at League Two Oldham Athletic until the end of the season. The Flixton-born full-back has not played for United since May 2016.
Demetri Mitchell, 23, only played for United against Crystal Palace in May 2017 and was included in the pre-season tour squads later that year and in 2018. The left-back has been plagued by injury issues.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester United news and transfers LIVE

Manchester United will be paying close attention as UEFA hold a meeting later today to decide what should happen in @ @ @ @ @ pandemic and its impact on world football .
The governing body are meeting with representatives @ @ @ @ @ leagues on Tuesday to try and work out what happens next .
It is by @ @ @ @ @ possibilities will have to have been prepared for given how much disruption there has been @ @ @ @ @ more .
In terms of transfer news , United continue to be linked with both @ @ @ @ @ in the summer transfer window .
Bruno Fernandes won the Premier League player of the @ @ @ @ @ The Portugal international only arrived at Old Trafford in January but has made an instant @ @ @ @ @ life at the club .
Follow for the latest United news , rumours and updates @ @ @ @

Manchester United will be paying close attention as UEFA hold a meeting later today to decide what should happen in regards to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its impact on world football.
The governing body are meeting with representatives of clubs, players and leagues on Tuesday to try and work out what happens next. It is by no means straightforward and many possibilities will have to have been prepared for given how much disruption there has been and with the potential for more.
In terms of transfer news, United continue to be linked with both Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in the summer transfer window.
Bruno Fernandes won the Premier League player of the month award for February. The Portugal international only arrived at Old Trafford in January but has made an instant impact with his start to life at the club.
Recap the latest United news, rumours and updates throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester City news and transfers LIVE

Manchester City news and transfers LIVE

Manchester City will hope to find out some more answers about how the rest of the season will be played @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
All major sporting events have been cancelled in recent days , with the @ @ @ @ @ fixtures will be postponed until April 4 at the earliest .
UEFA are due to @ @ @ @ @ , clubs and leagues on Tuesday morning to try and reach some solutions on how @ @ @ @ @ football calendar .
There have already been a number of different ideas floated as to @ @ @ @ @ resolved .
Lyon 's president Jean-Michel Aulas will not be any more popular at Anfield @ @ @ @ @ to work out the winners of domestic leagues , a ranking that would mean that @ @ @ @ @ crowned as Premier League champions .

Manchester City will hope to find out some more answers about how the rest of the season will be played out amid ongoing concerns about coronavirus.
All major sporting events have been cancelled in recent days, with the Premier League declaring that all fixtures will be postponed until April 4 at the earliest. UEFA are due to speak with representatives of players, clubs and leagues on Tuesday morning to try and reach some solutions on how best to proceed with the football calendar.
There have already been a number of different ideas floated as to how the season should be resolved. Lyon's president Jean-Michel Aulas will not be any more popular at Anfield after suggesting a co-efficient system to work out the winners of domestic leagues, a ranking that would mean that City rather than Liverpool were crowned as Premier League champions.
Look back over the latest City updates from throughout the day.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Asda shopper mocked for what he's caught stockpiling at the supermarket

For most shoppers , stocking up on essentials means buying things like toilet rolls , milk and pasta .
But not everyone has the same idea about what 's important to stock up on during the coronavirus pandemic - as was proven perfectly by one Asda visitor 's shopping basket .
As reported by the Mirror , Brian and his wife Emma Rogers spotted the unusual purchase when they popped into an Asda just outside of Glasgow .
In the photo he was seen with an entire shopping trolley full of the Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru .
According to Brian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he walked around the store .
He told Mirror Online : `` People were all staring at him and saying 'dont Nick all of the Irn-Bru ' .
`` He looked very defensive .
It is disrupting the normal supply chain .
`` People were saying he should only be allowed to have one or two .
He filled his trolley up to the brim .
`` He could n't out any more in . ''
His wife Emma said : `` The bottles were rolling around on the till .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' And about coronavirus generally , Emma said it 's `` bringing out and best and worst in people '' .
`` People have started talking to me in Sainsbury 's which never usually happens . ''
The news comes after Asda released a statement to shoppers in which it asked people to be considerate when filling their trolleys .
The statement read : `` Whilst we are doing everything we can to maintain the availability of products for all our customers , we are asking our customers to shop responsibly in our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ access to the essentials . ''

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For most shoppers, stocking up on essentials means buying things like toilet rolls, milk and pasta.
But not everyone has the same idea about what's important to stock up on during the coronavirus pandemic - as was proven perfectly by one Asda visitor's shopping basket.
As reported by the Mirror, Brian and his wife Emma Rogers spotted the unusual purchase when they popped into an Asda just outside of Glasgow.
In the photo he was seen with an entire shopping trolley full of the Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru.
According to Brian, other people called the man out as he walked around the store.
He told Mirror Online: "People were all staring at him and saying 'dont Nick all of the Irn-Bru'.
"He looked very defensive. It is disrupting the normal supply chain.
"People were saying he should only be allowed to have one or two. He filled his trolley up to the brim.
(Image: Brian Rogers)
"He couldn't out any more in."
His wife Emma said: "The bottles were rolling around on the till.
"It was the most ridiculous spectacle."
And about coronavirus generally, Emma said it's "bringing out and best and worst in people".
"People have started talking to me in Sainsbury's which never usually happens."
The news comes after Asda released a statement to shoppers in which it asked people to be considerate when filling their trolleys.
The statement read: "Whilst we are doing everything we can to maintain the availability of products for all our customers, we are asking our customers to shop responsibly in our stores and online so that everyone has access to the essentials."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Manchester United cancel first team training amid coronavirus action

Manchester United have cancelled first-team training today following drastic measures to counter the coronavirus outbreak announced by the UK government .
The MEN reported on Sunday United players were due back at their Carrington training complex on Tuesday after two days off , but on Monday the UK prime minister Boris Johnson urged everyone in the country to avoid unnecessary social contacts as part of their social distancing measures .
A United spokesperson told the MEN : “ In light of governmental advice and the evolving situation the team are not returning to training today.
” It is understood United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off and issued personalised fitness programmes to follow .
United ’ s original plan was for players to report for training as normal , with days off spread out across the forthcoming weeks .
Some players were spotted out on errands over the weekend , when they were due to travel to Tottenham Hotspur for their Premier League fixture .
The English football calendar has been suspended until April 3 and the Premier League will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to establish plans for the remainder of the season .
The United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international duty this month would have been granted time off for the week beginning March 23 , yet all international fixtures have been cancelled .
The World Health Organisation said Europe had become the 'epicentre ' of the coronavirus outbreak and United have 14 Brits , two Spaniards , two Frenchmen , two Portuguese , a Serbian , and a Dutchman in their first-team squad .
United striker Odion Ighalo arrived at the club 's Carrington training complex on Friday morning wearing a face mask and gloves .
Ighalo did not enter United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the start of February following his arrival from China , where the coronavirus originated .

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Manchester United have cancelled first-team training today following drastic measures to counter the coronavirus outbreak announced by the UK government.
The MEN reported on Sunday United players were due back at their Carrington training complex on Tuesday after two days off, but on Monday the UK prime minister Boris Johnson urged everyone in the country to avoid unnecessary social contacts as part of their social distancing measures.
A United spokesperson told the MEN: “In light of governmental advice and the evolving situation the team are not returning to training today.” It is understood United players have provisionally been given three days off and issued personalised fitness programmes to follow.
United’s original plan was for players to report for training as normal, with days off spread out across the forthcoming weeks. Some players were spotted out on errands over the weekend, when they were due to travel to Tottenham Hotspur for their Premier League fixture.
The English football calendar has been suspended until April 3 and the Premier League will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to establish plans for the remainder of the season.
The United players who would not have been on international duty this month would have been granted time off for the week beginning March 23, yet all international fixtures have been cancelled.
The World Health Organisation said Europe had become the 'epicentre' of the coronavirus outbreak and United have 14 Brits, two Spaniards, two Frenchmen, two Portuguese, a Serbian, and a Dutchman in their first-team squad.
United striker Odion Ighalo arrived at the club's Carrington training complex on Friday morning wearing a face mask and gloves. Ighalo did not enter United's training ground for 14 days at the start of February following his arrival from China, where the coronavirus originated.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Chilling footage captures hooded man setting cars on fire in residential street

Chilling CCTV footage has captured a man torching cars on a quiet residential street in Bury .
The hooded man can be seen dousing two vehicles in Valley Avenue with petrol before setting them alight in the early hours of Monday morning .
Quick-thinking neighbours alerted the people living in each home just as the flames were spreading to one of the properties .
One family had to be rescued from their back garden due to the blaze melting the windows and door to their home .
A man , who asked not to be named , used a fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mercedes .
`` It was really scary , '' he said .
`` We are in total shock at the moment .
`` If the fire brigade got here any later , next door 's house would have set on fire . ''
Security cameras on one home captured the actions of the arsonist .
With his face covered and wearing what appears to be a grey tracksuit , the man can be seen pouring petrol on both cars before walking up the street with a jerry can .
He returns several minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Mercedes .
As the vehicle goes up in flames , he walks over to the neighbour 's car to do the same thing .
`` He does not look like he has any fear , '' the man said .
`` I have no idea why he targeted me .
There is no reason he could have done it . ''
Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to put out the blaze , although both vehicles have been left badly damaged .
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12.15am on Monday to reports of a fire in Valley Avenue , Bury .
`` Crews attended a fire involving two vehicles .
We used two hose reels and two breathing apparatus to put out the fire .
`` We left the scene by about 1.30am .
We requested the attendance of police for suspected deliberate ignition . ''
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for more information .

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Chilling CCTV footage has captured a man torching cars on a quiet residential street in Bury.
The hooded man can be seen dousing two vehicles in Valley Avenue with petrol before setting them alight in the early hours of Monday morning.
Quick-thinking neighbours alerted the people living in each home just as the flames were spreading to one of the properties.
One family had to be rescued from their back garden due to the blaze melting the windows and door to their home.
A man, who asked not to be named, used a fire extinguisher to try and rescue his burning Mercedes.
(Image: UGC)
"It was really scary," he said. "We are in total shock at the moment.
"If the fire brigade got here any later, next door's house would have set on fire."
Security cameras on one home captured the actions of the arsonist.
With his face covered and wearing what appears to be a grey tracksuit, the man can be seen pouring petrol on both cars before walking up the street with a jerry can.
He returns several minutes later and throws more petrol on to the Mercedes.
As the vehicle goes up in flames, he walks over to the neighbour's car to do the same thing.
(Image: UGC)
"He does not look like he has any fear," the man said.
"I have no idea why he targeted me. There is no reason he could have done it."
Firefighters rushed to the scene and managed to put out the blaze, although both vehicles have been left badly damaged.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "We were called at 12.15am on Monday to reports of a fire in Valley Avenue, Bury.
"Crews attended a fire involving two vehicles. We used two hose reels and two breathing apparatus to put out the fire.
"We left the scene by about 1.30am. We requested the attendance of police for suspected deliberate ignition."
Greater Manchester Police have been contacted for more information.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Trains travelling through Wigan and Preston cancelled

Trains travelling between Wigan and Preston have been cancelled this morning after damage to overhead electric wires .
All lines between Wigan North Western and Preston have been blocked as engineers fix damage to overhead wires around Euxton in Chorley .
Trains which have planned stops between the two stations have been cancelled and disruption is anticipated to impact commuters this morning .
The wire problems will prevent TransPennine Express , Northern and Avanti West Coast trains form running .
The lines are expected to be closed until 9.30am as Network Rail engineers work on the problem .
Routes affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glasgow Central , Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street .
Avanti trains between Edinburgh , Glasgow Central , Lancaster and London Euston will also be impacted .
Northern trains affected include those running between Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport , and between Blackburn , Leeds , Stalybridge and Wigan North Western TransPennine Express trains affected include those between Glasgow Central , Preston and Liverpool Lime Street Rail replacement services are running between Preston and Wigan North Western via Warrington Bank Quay , National Rail has confirmed .
Avanti West Coast has advised that its trains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TransPennine Express has told customers at Liverpool are advised to board services to Manchester Oxford Road and change for TransPennine services to Glasgow .
Customers at Preston are advised to travel to Manchester Oxford Road and change for services to Liverpool .

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Trains travelling between Wigan and Preston have been cancelled this morning after damage to overhead electric wires.
All lines between Wigan North Western and Preston have been blocked as engineers fix damage to overhead wires around Euxton in Chorley.
Trains which have planned stops between the two stations have been cancelled and disruption is anticipated to impact commuters this morning.
The wire problems will prevent TransPennine Express, Northern and Avanti West Coast trains form running.
The lines are expected to be closed until 9.30am as Network Rail engineers work on the problem.
Routes affected for Avanti West Coast include trains between Glasgow Central, Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street.
Avanti trains between Edinburgh, Glasgow Central, Lancaster and London Euston will also be impacted.
Northern trains affected include those running between Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport, and between Blackburn,Leeds, Stalybridge and Wigan North Western
TransPennine Express trains affected include those between Glasgow Central, Preston and Liverpool Lime Street
Rail replacement services are running between Preston and Wigan North Western via Warrington Bank Quay, National Rail has confirmed.
Avanti West Coast has advised that its trains may be diverted via Manchester Piccadilly.
TransPennine Express has told customers at Liverpool are advised to board services to Manchester Oxford Road and change for TransPennine services to Glasgow.
Customers at Preston are advised to travel to Manchester Oxford Road and change for services to Liverpool.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Woman left too terrified to go out after classmate stalked her for 10 years

A woman was left too terrified to leave the house after she was stalked by a former classmate for 10 years who believed they were childhood sweethearts .
Danielle McGowan , 24 , had known Daniel Owen for five years when they were at school together .
But unbeknown to her , he wrongly believed they were childhood sweethearts and after they finished their GCSEs in 2012 he began brooding over their `` split . ''
Last year , over a four month period Owen , also 24 , followed Miss McGowan , an office administrator , around a supermarket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on social media and mailed groceries through her front door .
Read more of today 's top stories here He would also loiter outside her home and posted selfies showing the victim 's street in the background .
Owen , from Shaw , near Oldham , Greater Manchester , was later arrested after Miss McGowan reported him to police saying she was too scared to go outside her home unless accompanied by her mother .
She said : ‘ ' I am feeling a lot better now but I ’ ve only recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the time I felt scared whenever I left my house .
He has thrown things at me and shouted at me and he seemed to go everywhere I went because he kept on turning up .
`` It was emotionally distressing for a long time and I didn ’ t like to go out on my own .
I had to have my mum with me whenever I went out .
’ I used to be quite independent so this was a big change for me .
If I wanted to nip to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get mum to look outside .
`` I was scared that he would turn up at work and mum and I ended up moving house earlier then we planned to .
I felt I had to hide this from my brother for a long time .
I just want the defendant to stop trying to contact me.
’ ’ At Tameside magistrates court , jobless Owen admitted stalking without fear between April and August last year and was banned from contacting Miss McGowan for two years under the terms of a restraining order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The complainant in this case knew the defendant from school .
She was at school with him for about five years and they left in 2012 - but she was never in a relationship with him .
`` She said he would follow her around the supermarket whilst laughing at her , he also sent her social media messages and loitered around her home address .
On one occasion she was at home and looked out of the bathroom window and he was stood in the street near her car .
`` He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staring at her vehicle .
He noticed her looking at him and then ran away and as he did so she heard a smash in her back garden .
A bottle which he was holding at the time was found smashed in her back garden .
`` Since then her mother told her that the defendant had been in the street quite a few times .
On April 18 she was going through her letterbox and found a tin of fish had been posted through it .
She looked out of her window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address .
`` In another incident she was in her car after going to the shops .
She says she saw the defendant come running towards her with a green bottle in one hand .
He then threw the bottle at the car then ran back in the direction he came from .
She was quite scared by this behaviour .
`` At one point she put tape over her post box and she says he doesn ’ t seem to understand that she wants nothing to do with him .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Instagram .
In one message she recognises the houses in the background of a picture because it had been taken outside her house .
He did this deliberately to try to make her feel unsafe .
`` On April 27 she was in Tesco with her mum trying to buy porridge .
He took a picture of himself and puts her in the caption .
He writes ‘ my porridge tastes better then yours.
’ She reported this to police .
They have never been in a relationship .
`` ’ They spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were between 14 and 16 years old .
After she reported matters to police the defendant was interviewed and arrested .
He admitted what he did when interviewed .
He accepts he followed her Instagram and took a picture outside her home address .
`` He said he was angry with her for ending their relationship eight years ago .
She denies they were ever in a relationship.
’ ’ Defence solicitor Lina Tsui-Cheung said : `` He pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity .
The pre-sentence report clearly outlined his mental @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in work and is claiming Universal Credit.
’ ’ Owen was also made subject of a six month community order and will have to abide by a six week curfew from 9pm to 7am .
He was also ordered to pay £170 in costs and surcharges .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Gwyn Wright, Alexandra Rucki)

A woman was left too terrified to leave the house after she was stalked by a former classmate for 10 years who believed they were childhood sweethearts.
The woman had known Daniel Owen for five years when they were at school together.
But unbeknown to her, he wrongly believed they were childhood sweethearts and after they finished their GCSEs in 2012 he began brooding over their ''split.''
Last year, over a four month period Owen, 24, followed the woman around a supermarket, posted what items she was buying on social media and mailed groceries through her front door.
He would also loiter outside her home and posted selfies showing the victim's street in the background.
Owen, from Shaw, near Oldham, Greater Manchester, was later arrested after the woman reported him to police saying she was too scared to go outside her home unless accompanied by her mother.
She said: ‘'I am feeling a lot better now but I’ve only recently started to feel better.
‘'At the time I felt scared whenever I left my house. He has thrown things at me and shouted at me and he seemed to go everywhere I went because he kept on turning up.
"It was emotionally distressing for a long time and I didn’t like to go out on my own. I had to have my mum with me whenever I went out. ’I used to be quite independent so this was a big change for me. If I wanted to nip to the car for anything I had to get mum to look outside.
"I was scared that he would turn up at work and mum and I ended up moving house earlier then we planned to. I felt I had to hide this from my brother for a long time. I just want the defendant to stop trying to contact me.’’
At Tameside magistrates court, jobless Owen admitted stalking without fear between April and August last year and was banned from contacting the woman for two years under the terms of a restraining order.
(Image: Cavendish Press (Manchester) Ltd)
Prosecutor Shazia Aslam said: "The complainant in this case knew the defendant from school. She was at school with him for about five years and they left in 2012 - but she was never in a relationship with him.
"She said he would follow her around the supermarket whilst laughing at her, he also sent her social media messages and loitered around her home address. On one occasion she was at home and looked out of the bathroom window and he was stood in the street near her car.
"He was there for a couple of minutes staring at her vehicle. He noticed her looking at him and then ran away and as he did so she heard a smash in her back garden. A bottle which he was holding at the time was found smashed in her back garden.
"Since then her mother told her that the defendant had been in the street quite a few times. On April 18 she was going through her letterbox and found a tin of fish had been posted through it. She looked out of her window and saw him walking away from the address.
"In another incident she was in her car after going to the shops. She says she saw the defendant come running towards her with a green bottle in one hand. He then threw the bottle at the car then ran back in the direction he came from. She was quite scared by this behaviour.
"At one point she put tape over her post box and she says he doesn’t seem to understand that she wants nothing to do with him.
"The defendant later tried to follow her on Instagram. In one message she recognises the houses in the background of a picture because it had been taken outside her house. He did this deliberately to try to make her feel unsafe.
"On April 27 she was in Tesco with her mum trying to buy porridge. He took a picture of himself and puts her in the caption. He writes ‘my porridge tastes better then yours.’ She reported this to police. They have never been in a relationship.
"They spoke in school from time to time when they were between 14 and 16 years old. After she reported matters to police the defendant was interviewed and arrested. He admitted what he did when interviewed. He accepts he followed her Instagram and took a picture outside her home address.
"He said he was angry with her for ending their relationship eight years ago. She denies they were ever in a relationship.’’
Defence solicitor Lina Tsui-Cheung said: "He pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity. The pre-sentence report clearly outlined his mental health difficulties. He is not currently in work and is claiming Universal Credit.’’
Owen was also made subject of a six month community order and will have to abide by a six week curfew from 9pm to 7am. He was also ordered to pay £170 in costs and surcharges.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Stark government report warns 250,000 could die in UK without draconian measures

Britain 's scientists concluded 'in the last few days ' that we must pursue draconian measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak - or face around 250,000 deaths .
A shocking report was published last night by the Imperial College Covid-19 response team , a group of experts based at Imperial College London who have been advising the UK and US governments .
They have been modelling the potential number of coronavirus cases that will spread around the country and the capacity of the NHS to handle them .
Until now , the British government has been pursuing a 'mitigation ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not attempting to stop transmission between people entirely , with the idea that a certain amount of 'population immunity ' builds up through the epidemic , leading to an eventual rapid decline in cases .
It has been the strategy in previous flu pandemics such as the one in 2009 .
However , the modelling of Covid-19 shows that if the government continued the mitigation strategy , the NHS would be overwhelmed by cases 'many times over ' leading to around 250,000 deaths .
The team has concluded that the only 'viable ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this means implementing extreme measures such as isolating individual cases , 'social distancing ' of the entire population and either household quarantine or school and university closure .
This was the strategy pursued by countries including China and South Korea and has been rolled out by our European neighbours such as France , Spain and Italy in recent weeks .
The hope is that it reduces the chance of person-to-person transmission to less than one per case .
The report 's modelling figures assume the 'suppression ' measures are in place for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warns that in reality they need to be maintained until a vaccine becomes available , which will be at least 12 to 18 months .
The Imperial team says its 'most significant conclusion ' is that 'mitigation is unlikely to be feasible without emergency surge capacity limits of the UK and US healthcare systems being exceeded many times over ' .
The report goes on : `` In the most effective mitigation strategy examined , which leads to a single , relatively short epidemic ( case isolation , household quarantine and social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limits for both general ward and ICU beds would be exceeded by at least 8-fold under the more optimistic scenario for critical care requirements that we examined .
`` In addition , even if all patients were able to be treated , we predict there would still be in the order of 250,000 deaths in GB , and 1.1-1.2 million in the US.
`` The team says that this conclusion has `` only been reached in the last few days '' after further analysis of Intensive Care demand in Italy due to Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its capacity .
Suppression is therefore the only option , the team says , adding that 'many countries have adopted such measures already , but even those countries at an earlier stage of their epidemic ( such as the UK ) will need to do so imminently . '
You can read the report in full here .
In response , a Government spokesman said the recommendations put forward by its Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ( Sage ) were in line with `` best current evidence '' .
`` This is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give the most robust scientific advice Sage draws upon and considers a range of evidence and views to reach its recommendations , '' the spokesman said .
`` Part of this evidence includes the latest modelling data from a number of experts .
All Sage recommendations are in line with the best current evidence .
We will be publishing further evidence shortly . ''
The stark warning came after Boris Johnson on Monday unveiled unprecedented peacetime measures to try to control the spread of Covid-19 .
They were announced as the death toll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reached 55 .
In the first of his daily No 10 press conferences , the Prime Minister called on people to stay away from pubs , clubs and theatres and to avoid all non-essential contacts and travel .
• Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out a new package of support for businesses hit by the outbreak less than a week after announcing £12 billion of emergency funding in the Budget • The Government will lay out emergency legislation expected to include powers for police to detain people to stop them spreading the virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to free up beds • All non-essential access to the Houses of Parliament has been stopped and MPs and peers over the age of 70 or with underlying health problems have been urged to heed Government advice • The Prime Minister has held a conference call with manufacturing firms and organisations urging them to step up production of ventilators and other vital medical equipment Under the latest Government advice , anyone living in a household with somebody who has the symptoms of a persistent cough or fever was told to isolate themselves for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issued by the NHS for the 1.4 million people most at risk from the disease - including the elderly with underlying health conditions - on further measures they need to take to `` shield '' themselves .
Mr Johnson said the measures were needed as the UK was approaching the `` fast growth part of the upward curve '' in the number of cases .
`` Without drastic action , cases could double every five or six days , '' he said .

newsdesk@men-news.co.uk (Gavin Cordon, Steve Robson)

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Britain's scientists concluded 'in the last few days' that we must pursue draconian measures to contain the coronavirus outbreak - or face around 250,000 deaths.
A shocking report was published last night by the Imperial College Covid-19 response team, a group of experts based at Imperial College London who have been advising the UK and US governments.
They have been modelling the potential number of coronavirus cases that will spread around the country and the capacity of the NHS to handle them.
Until now, the British government has been pursuing a 'mitigation' strategy, it revealed.
This means not attempting to stop transmission between people entirely, with the idea that a certain amount of 'population immunity' builds up through the epidemic, leading to an eventual rapid decline in cases.
It has been the strategy in previous flu pandemics such as the one in 2009.
However, the modelling of Covid-19 shows that if the government continued the mitigation strategy, the NHS would be overwhelmed by cases 'many times over' leading to around 250,000 deaths.
The team has concluded that the only 'viable' strategy to pursue is 'suppression' - this means implementing extreme measures such as isolating individual cases, 'social distancing' of the entire population and either household quarantine or school and university closure.
This was the strategy pursued by countries including China and South Korea and has been rolled out by our European neighbours such as France, Spain and Italy in recent weeks.
(Image: PA)
The hope is that it reduces the chance of person-to-person transmission to less than one per case.
The report's modelling figures assume the 'suppression' measures are in place for a minimum of five months.
But it warns that in reality they need to be maintained until a vaccine becomes available, which will be at least 12 to 18 months.
The Imperial team says its 'most significant conclusion' is that 'mitigation is unlikely to be feasible without emergency surge capacity limits of the UK and US healthcare systems being exceeded many times over'.
The report goes on: "In the most effective mitigation strategy examined, which leads to a single, relatively short epidemic (case isolation, household quarantine and social distancing of the elderly), the surge limits for both general ward and ICU beds would be exceeded by at least 8-fold under the more optimistic scenario for critical care requirements that we examined.
"In addition, even if all patients were able to be treated, we predict there would still be in the order of 250,000 deaths in GB, and 1.1-1.2 million in the US. "
The team says that this conclusion has "only been reached in the last few days" after further analysis of Intensive Care demand in Italy due to Covid-19 and the NHS providing more certainty around its capacity.
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Suppression is therefore the only option, the team says, adding that 'many countries have adopted such measures already, but even those countries at an earlier stage of their epidemic (such as the UK) will need to do so imminently.'
You can read the report in full here.
In response, a Government spokesman said the recommendations put forward by its Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage) were in line with "best current evidence".
"This is a very fast-moving situation. In order to give the most robust scientific advice Sage draws upon and considers a range of evidence and views to reach its recommendations," the spokesman said.
"Part of this evidence includes the latest modelling data from a number of experts. All Sage recommendations are in line with the best current evidence. We will be publishing further evidence shortly."
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The stark warning came after Boris Johnson on Monday unveiled unprecedented peacetime measures to try to control the spread of Covid-19.
They were announced as the death toll of people with coronavirus in the UK reached 55.
In the first of his daily No 10 press conferences, the Prime Minister called on people to stay away from pubs, clubs and theatres and to avoid all non-essential contacts and travel.
In other developments:
Chancellor Rishi Sunak will set out a new package of support for businesses hit by the outbreak less than a week after announcing £12 billion of emergency funding in the Budget
The Government will lay out emergency legislation expected to include powers for police to detain people to stop them spreading the virus and allowing hospitals to send patients home to free up beds
All non-essential access to the Houses of Parliament has been stopped and MPs and peers over the age of 70 or with underlying health problems have been urged to heed Government advice
The Prime Minister has held a conference call with manufacturing firms and organisations urging them to step up production of ventilators and other vital medical equipment
Under the latest Government advice, anyone living in a household with somebody who has the symptoms of a persistent cough or fever was told to isolate themselves for 14 days.
Special guidance will be issued by the NHS for the 1.4 million people most at risk from the disease - including the elderly with underlying health conditions - on further measures they need to take to "shield" themselves.
Mr Johnson said the measures were needed as the UK was approaching the "fast growth part of the upward curve" in the number of cases.
"Without drastic action, cases could double every five or six days," he said.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Former Man Utd striker Federico Macheda reveals biggest Old Trafford regret

Federico Macheda will always hold a small part of Manchester United folklore – even if the Italian striker never realised his full potential at Old Trafford .
It ’ s almost 11 years since the youth graduate came off the bench to score a dramatic , memorable and season-defining winner against Aston Villa .
Of course , that was a result that played a huge part in United lifting the Premier League title that campaign – and Macheda was very much the teenager of the hour .
Loan spells at Sampdoria , QPR and Doncaster Rovers followed – among others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a permanent deal in 2014 .
It came after he managed just five Premier League starts for United .
Now plying his trade in Greece with Panathinaikos , Macheda has really found his feet with 22 goals in 49 games .
But what does the Italian count as the biggest regret from his time at Old Trafford ?
`` I wouldn ’ t make that decision again , ” Macheda told Goal in reference to his loan spell at Sampdoria .
“ I once said that going to Sampdoria was a mistake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me , but that is part and parcel of a footballer ’ s career .
`` Sometimes you take a good , sometimes a bad decision .
That one was a bad one .
But it was a good lesson , which taught me a lot.
” Despite his memorable breakthrough goal , Macheda was never able to command a regular place in the United line-up – leaving the club for Cardiff in 2014 having made just 19 appearances in seven Premier League seasons .
On his time in England , the 28-year-old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regret anything .
`` Manchester United was a very beautiful experience for me and I still have many fantastic memories of my time there .
Memories that I still take with me everywhere I go .
`` In Manchester I grew up not only as a player , but also as a man , and I will always cherish those wonderful memories of my time playing for the biggest club in the world . ''

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Federico Macheda will always hold a small part of Manchester United folklore – even if the Italian striker never realised his full potential at Old Trafford.
It’s almost 11 years since the youth graduate came off the bench to score a dramatic, memorable and season-defining winner against Aston Villa.
Of course, that was a result that played a huge part in United lifting the Premier League title that campaign – and Macheda was very much the teenager of the hour.
Loan spells at Sampdoria, QPR and Doncaster Rovers followed – among others – before he headed to Cardiff City on a permanent deal in 2014.
It came after he managed just five Premier League starts for United.
Now plying his trade in Greece with Panathinaikos, Macheda has really found his feet with 22 goals in 49 games.
But what does the Italian count as the biggest regret from his time at Old Trafford?
"I wouldn’t make that decision again,” Macheda told Goal in reference to his loan spell at Sampdoria. “I once said that going to Sampdoria was a mistake because it was a negative experience for me, but that is part and parcel of a footballer’s career.
"Sometimes you take a good, sometimes a bad decision. That one was a bad one. But it was a good lesson, which taught me a lot.”
Despite his memorable breakthrough goal, Macheda was never able to command a regular place in the United line-up – leaving the club for Cardiff in 2014 having made just 19 appearances in seven Premier League seasons.
On his time in England, the 28-year-old added: "I don’t regret anything.
"Manchester United was a very beautiful experience for me and I still have many fantastic memories of my time there. Memories that I still take with me everywhere I go.
"In Manchester I grew up not only as a player, but also as a man, and I will always cherish those wonderful memories of my time playing for the biggest club in the world."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Court of Arbitration for Sport announces fresh hearings delay due to coronavirus

Manchester City ’ s appeal against their Champions League ban could be further delayed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ( CAS ) announced there would be no in-person hearings held before May 1 .
The Blues were initially hoping to get their case sorted by the beginning of summer so that they would know their fate before the start of the next European club competition .
However , that looks increasingly unlikely due to the measures imposed by different organisations and countries in an attempt to control the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic .
CAS had already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told news agency Reuters at the weekend that they were offering the possibility of video or phone links or postponing any cases where in-person hearings were not going ahead .
City ’ s case is not yet listed on a schedule that goes up to May 18 , and a statement released late on Monday evening confirmed that there would be no in-person hearings for at least the next six weeks .
A statement read : `` CAS will not host any in-person hearing before 1 May 2020 , at the earliest .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ case , the arbitrators and parties are encouraged to conduct hearings by video-conference or to cancel them ( final award on the basis of written submissions .
“ If such measures are not possible or appropriate , the hearings must be postponed until May 2020 or later .
Depending on the evolution of the Covid-19 outbreak , the prohibition of in-person hearings may be extended .
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Manchester City’s appeal against their Champions League ban could be further delayed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced there would be no in-person hearings held before May 1.
The Blues were initially hoping to get their case sorted by the beginning of summer so that they would know their fate before the start of the next European club competition.
However, that looks increasingly unlikely due to the measures imposed by different organisations and countries in an attempt to control the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
CAS had already postponed a number of hearings, and told news agency Reuters at the weekend that they were offering the possibility of video or phone links or postponing any cases where in-person hearings were not going ahead.
City’s case is not yet listed on a schedule that goes up to May 18, and a statement released late on Monday evening confirmed that there would be no in-person hearings for at least the next six weeks.
A statement read: "CAS will not host any in-person hearing before 1 May 2020, at the earliest. Depending on the circumstances of each individual case, the arbitrators and parties are encouraged to conduct hearings by video-conference or to cancel them (final award on the basis of written submissions.
“If such measures are not possible or appropriate, the hearings must be postponed until May 2020 or later. Depending on the evolution of the Covid-19 outbreak, the prohibition of in-person hearings may be extended.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Ilkay Gundogan sends Man City teammate Leroy Sane transfer message

Ilkay Gundogan has asked his Manchester City teammate Leroy Sane to stay at the club .
Sane is yet to kick a ball for City this season as he suffered a serious knee injury in the Community Shield victory over Liverpool before the campaign began .
Thankfully , he only suffered ligament damage and not a full tear , which would have ended his season before it began .
The 23-year-old recently made his return to action by playing 57 minutes for the Under-23s against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium but will be unable to play for the first team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of football during the coronavirus outbreak .
Despite Sane ’ s lack of playing time this season , Bayern Munich haven ’ t lost their interest in the winger as high ranking club officials have once again been discussing a potential move in the media .
Bayern irked City in the summer with their public charm offensive but with Sane ’ s contract set to expire at the end of next season , his future does n't appear any closer to being resolved .
However , his fellow countryman Gundogan wants him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he replied , with a winky face , when asked during a Twitter Q & A if he ’ s told Sane to stay at the club .
“ I would be happy if he remains my teammate for many years … we will see what will happen !
” Gundogan was also full of praise for another teammate : Kevin De Bruyne .
When another fan asked the German who his top three players in the world were he named De Bruyne in second , behind only Lionel Messi and @ @ @ @ @ @ @

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Ilkay Gundogan has asked his Manchester City teammate Leroy Sane to stay at the club.
Sane is yet to kick a ball for City this season as he suffered a serious knee injury in the Community Shield victory over Liverpool before the campaign began.
Thankfully, he only suffered ligament damage and not a full tear, which would have ended his season before it began. The 23-year-old recently made his return to action by playing 57 minutes for the Under-23s against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium but will be unable to play for the first team any time soon due to the suspension of football during the coronavirus outbreak.
Despite Sane’s lack of playing time this season, Bayern Munich haven’t lost their interest in the winger as high ranking club officials have once again been discussing a potential move in the media.
Bayern irked City in the summer with their public charm offensive but with Sane’s contract set to expire at the end of next season, his future doesn't appear any closer to being resolved.
However, his fellow countryman Gundogan wants him to stay at the Etihad.
“Sure,” he replied, with a winky face, when asked during a Twitter Q&A if he’s told Sane to stay at the club.
“I would be happy if he remains my teammate for many years … we will see what will happen!”
Gundogan was also full of praise for another teammate: Kevin De Bruyne.
When another fan asked the German who his top three players in the world were he named De Bruyne in second, behind only Lionel Messi and a place ahead of Kylian Mbappe.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--Youths trash children's playground before setting bins alight

Youths have trashed a children ’ s playground - emptying a wheelie bin full of cans and setting it alight .
Police and firefighters rushed to a playground in Breightmet after youths were seen at the park near Romiley Crescent late on Saturday night .
Youths were seen emptying the contents of a wheelie bin onto the grass , before dragging it onto the children ’ s playground .
The youths were then seen setting the bin on fire and reported to the police .
The youths ’ anti-social behaviour could put their parents ’ tenancies at risk if the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of ‘ vandalism and arson ’ like this are ‘ spoiling the area ’ .
Breightmet councillor Adele Warren said : “ It is extremely disappointing to see vandalism and arson like this .
“ The park is well used but has suffered with incidents like this on multiple occasions which spoils the area being used by other children.
” Councillors have pledged to refurbish the park as part of their long-term plans for Breightmet , but vandalism like this makes it difficult .
“ The ward councillors have agreed to refurbish the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but this is one off funding , ” said Coun Warren .
“ Although we want to improve the park , incidents like this spoil it for everybody else.
” The local leader says that ‘ the whole community needs to come together ’ to make sure teenagers stay on the right path .
Coun Warren said : “ We put extra funding into youth clubs in the area , the police also perform antisocial behaviour checks of the area regularly and council outreach teams engage with youths to try and get them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police and the council community safety team work closely with Bolton at Home and youths identified in antisocial behaviour can be placed on the behaviour pathway which means parents ’ tenancies could be put at risk .
“ Parents are ultimately responsible for where their children are and the whole community needs to come together and recognise that this behaviour is not acceptable or welcomed .
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Youths have trashed a children’s playground - emptying a wheelie bin full of cans and setting it alight.
Police and firefighters rushed to a playground in Breightmet after youths were seen at the park near Romiley Crescent late on Saturday night.
Youths were seen emptying the contents of a wheelie bin onto the grass, before dragging it onto the children’s playground.
The youths were then seen setting the bin on fire and reported to the police.
The youths’ anti-social behaviour could put their parents’ tenancies at risk if the police take action.
Residents say acts of ‘vandalism and arson’ like this are ‘spoiling the area’.
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Breightmet councillor Adele Warren said: “It is extremely disappointing to see vandalism and arson like this.
“The park is well used but has suffered with incidents like this on multiple occasions which spoils the area being used by other children.”
Councillors have pledged to refurbish the park as part of their long-term plans for Breightmet, but vandalism like this makes it difficult.
“The ward councillors have agreed to refurbish the park because it is so well used but this is one off funding,” said Coun Warren.
“Although we want to improve the park, incidents like this spoil it for everybody else.”
The local leader says that ‘the whole community needs to come together’ to make sure teenagers stay on the right path.
Coun Warren said: “We put extra funding into youth clubs in the area, the police also perform antisocial behaviour checks of the area regularly and council outreach teams engage with youths to try and get them involved in more positive behaviour.
“Police and the council community safety team work closely with Bolton at Home and youths identified in antisocial behaviour can be placed on the behaviour pathway which means parents’ tenancies could be put at risk.
“Parents are ultimately responsible for where their children are and the whole community needs to come together and recognise that this behaviour is not acceptable or welcomed.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-03-17--The hidden 'significant' cannabis farm uncovered in police raid

A ‘ significant and well-equipped ’ cannabis farm containing more than 160 plants has been discovered hidden in a barn at a rural farmhouse .
The illegal business was found after police raided Hampsons Farm on Coal Pit Road in Bolton at 9am on Monday .
Officers say the electricity used to power the site was being diverted from the main power supply to the farmhouse .
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing as police try to gather evidence that might identify those responsible for the cannabis farm .
Detective Sergeant Paul Quinn of GMP ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discovery would derail the work of organised crime gangs operating in Bolton .
“ This was clearly a significant and well-equipped cannabis farm that has been discovered and taken out of production by our team of officers , ” he said .
`` We hope this discovery will considerably disrupt the supply of cannabis in Bolton and Greater Manchester and prevent more harm coming to our community .
`` Our team is committed to bringing those involved in organised crime to justice but in order to do that we need intelligence from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connected to organised crime groups and I would appeal to anyone who might have any information to get in touch as soon as possible.
” Anyone who has any information should call police 0161 856 5625 quoting incident number 629 of 16/03/2020 .
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A ‘significant and well-equipped’ cannabis farm containing more than 160 plants has been discovered hidden in a barn at a rural farmhouse.
The illegal business was found after police raided Hampsons Farm on Coal Pit Road in Bolton at 9am on Monday.
Officers say the electricity used to power the site was being diverted from the main power supply to the farmhouse.
No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing as police try to gather evidence that might identify those responsible for the cannabis farm.
Detective Sergeant Paul Quinn of GMP’s Bolton Challenger Team said he hoped the discovery would derail the work of organised crime gangs operating in Bolton.
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“This was clearly a significant and well-equipped cannabis farm that has been discovered and taken out of production by our team of officers,” he said.
"We hope this discovery will considerably disrupt the supply of cannabis in Bolton and Greater Manchester and prevent more harm coming to our community.
"Our team is committed to bringing those involved in organised crime to justice but in order to do that we need intelligence from the local community regarding the activities of individuals connected to organised crime groups and I would appeal to anyone who might have any information to get in touch as soon as possible.”
(Image: GMP)
Anyone who has any information should call police 0161 856 5625 quoting incident number 629 of 16/03/2020.
Details can also be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.