inews--2020-04-18--One World: Together at Home line-up: full cast of performers for Lady Gaga's Global Citizen concert

One World: Together at Home line-up: full cast of performers for Lady Gaga's Global Citizen concert - and how to watch live tonight

One World : Together at Home line-up : full cast of performers for Lady Gaga 's Global Citizen concert - and how to watch live tonight Sir Paul McCartney , Sir Elton John , Taylor Swift , Billie Eilish and Usher are among the stars performing Lady Gaga has brought together many of the world 's top stars ( Photo : Getty ) On Saturday night you will be able to watch one of the biggest concerts of all time live from your sofa , bed or swimming pool ( if you 're lucky ) .
Global Citizen , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ teamed up to bring us One World : Together at Home , a live streamed show to celebrate the work of healthcare professionals who are helping fight the coronavirus pandemic all over the world .
Stars including Sir Elton John , Billie Eilish and Gaga herself will perform in two separate broadcasts , one from 2-8pm ET ( 7pm-1am UK time ) and another from 8-10pm ET ( 1-3am UK time ) .
It will be shown on most major platforms , including Facebook , YouTube , Instagram , Apple TV , Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is among the performers ( Photo : Getty ) And highlights will also be shown on BBC One on Sunday night , from 7.45-9.15pm , with additional performances on iPlayer .
The line-up has something for everyone , from music legends to pop superstars , RnB artists , rock bands , classical singers , comedians , talk show hosts and celebs .
The special event will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show , Jimmy Kimmel of Jimmy Kimmel Live , and Stephen Colbert of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch here .

On Saturday night you will be able to watch one of the biggest concerts of all time live from your sofa, bed or swimming pool (if you’re lucky).
Global Citizen, the World Health Organisation and Lady Gaga have teamed up to bring us One World: Together at Home, a live streamed show to celebrate the work of healthcare professionals who are helping fight the coronavirus pandemic all over the world.
Stars including Sir Elton John, Billie Eilish and Gaga herself will perform in two separate broadcasts, one from 2-8pm ET (7pm-1am UK time) and another from 8-10pm ET (1-3am UK time).
It will be shown on most major platforms, including Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Apple TV, Twitter and Amazon Prime.
And highlights will also be shown on BBC One on Sunday night, from 7.45-9.15pm, with additional performances on iPlayer.
The line-up has something for everyone, from music legends to pop superstars, RnB artists, rock bands, classical singers, comedians, talk show hosts and celebs.
The special event will be hosted by Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel of Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Stephen Colbert of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.
Here’s a full list of everyone performing…
Digital livestream (7pm-1am GMT)
Adam Lambert
Andra Day
Angèle
Anitta
Annie Lennox
Becky G
Ben Platt
Billy Ray Cyrus
Black Coffee
Bridget Moynahan
Burna Boy
Cassper Nyovest
Charlie Puth
Christine and the Queens
Common
Connie Britton
Danai Gurira
Delta Goodrem
Don Cheadle
Eason Chan
Ellie Goulding
Erin Richards
FINNEAS
Heidi Klum
Hozier
Hussain Al Jasmi
Jack Black
Jacky Cheung
Jack Johnson
Jameela Jamil
James McAvoy
Jason Segel
Jennifer Hudson
Jess Glynne
Jessie J
Jessie Reyez
John Legend
Juanes
Kesha
Lady Antebellum
Lang Lang
Leslie Odom Jr.
Lewis Hamilton
Liam Payne
Lili Reinhart
Lilly Singh
Lindsey Vonn
Lisa Mishra
Lola Lennox
Luis Fonsi
Maren Morris
Matt Bomer
Megan Rapinoe
Michael Bublé
Milky Chance
Naomi Osaka
Natti Natasha
Niall Horan
Nomzamo Mbatha
P.K. Subban
Picture This
Rita Ora
Samuel L Jackson
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sebastián Yatra
Sheryl Crow
Sho Madjozi
SOFI TUKKER
SuperM
The Killers
Tim Gunn
Vishal Mishra
Zucchero
Broadcast (1-3am GMT)
Amy Poehler
Andrea Bocelli
Awkwafina
Billie Eilish
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day
Burna Boy
Camila Cabello
Céline Dion
Chris Martin
David Beckham
Eddie Vedder
Ellen DeGeneres
Elton John
FINNEAS
Idris and Sabrina Elba
J Balvin
Jennifer Lopez
John Legend
Kacey Musgraves
Keith Urban
Kerry Washington
Lady Gaga
Lang Lang
Lizzo
LL COOL J
Lupita Nyong’o
Maluma
Oprah Winfrey
Paul McCartney
Pharrell Williams
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Sam Smith
Shah Rukh Khan
Shawn Mendes
Stevie Wonder
Taylor Swift
Usher
Find out more about how to watch here.


inews--2020-04-18--Which 3D animals are on Google? Full list, from lions and tigers to sharks and pandas

Which 3D animals are on Google ?
Full list , from lions and tigers to sharks and pandas Last year , Google introduced a new way for people to interact with their favourite animals online , thanks to augmented reality With technology always evolving , the way we learn is changing too - like using augmented reality to learn about animals .
For parents with children staying indoors , this provides a fun new way to learn about their favourite animals .
How do I view 3D animals on Google ?
To use the feature , you ’ ll need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : ‘ giant panda ’ .
Just underneath the image search results and the Wikipedia description of the panda , you ’ ll be able to see a little box that says , “ Meet a life-sized giant panda up close ” .
Click the ‘ view in 3D ’ button , then click ‘ view in your space ’ to see the panda in your own surroundings .
You ’ ll need to give Google access to your camera for it to be able to insert the panda into your space .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are loads of different animals you can see through the feature .
It first gained popularity when people realised they could see a huge 3D panda when they googled the animal - but there ’ s a huge list of animals the feature works for .
But the list is endless - you and your kids could discover many more animals to learn about .
What does AR enabled mean ?
In order to access this feature , your device will need to be AR enabled .
For Android users , Google requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , originally shipped with the Google Play store already installed , and internet access .
For iPhone users , you need to be running iOS 11.0 or later .
You ’ ll likely already be running iOS 11.0 or later , but if you ’ re not sure , simply head to your settings > general and then tap software update .

With technology always evolving, the way we learn is changing too – like using augmented reality to learn about animals.
For parents with children staying indoors, this provides a fun new way to learn about their favourite animals.
How do I view 3D animals on Google?
To use the feature, you’ll need to google an animal, for example: ‘giant panda’.
Just underneath the image search results and the Wikipedia description of the panda, you’ll be able to see a little box that says, “Meet a life-sized giant panda up close”.
Click the ‘view in 3D’ button, then click ‘view in your space’ to see the panda in your own surroundings.
You’ll need to give Google access to your camera for it to be able to insert the panda into your space.
What animals can you find?
There are loads of different animals you can see through the feature.
It first gained popularity when people realised they could see a huge 3D panda when they googled the animal – but there’s a huge list of animals the feature works for.
You can also find a:
Lion
Tiger
Cheetah
Shark
Hedgehog
Duck
Emperor penguin
Wolf
Angler fish
Goat
Rottweiler
Snakes
Eagle
Brown bear
Alligator
Horse
Shetland pony
Macaw
Pug
Turtle
Cat
Octopus
Dog
But the list is endless – you and your kids could discover many more animals to learn about.
What does AR enabled mean?
In order to access this feature, your device will need to be AR enabled.
For Android users, Google requires an operating system of Android 7.0 or later, originally shipped with the Google Play store already installed, and internet access.
For iPhone users, you need to be running iOS 11.0 or later. You’ll likely already be running iOS 11.0 or later, but if you’re not sure, simply head to your settings > general and then tap software update.
If there is a software update available, hit download and install.


inews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus latest: Music industry faces 'grave difficulties', Tom Watson warns

The former Labour Party deputy leader said there is a 'great imperative ' for the Government to support the industry that employs 190,000 UK Music chairman Tom Watson is calling on the Government to help the British music industry recover from “ grave difficulties ” when the lockdown is over .
The former deputy leader of the Labour Party , who is now head of the body which represents the commercial interests of the music industry , said “ everyone is hurting ” in the sector and will struggle to keep going in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ most of them are on very low wages , below average wages , and most musicians and creators have worked in the gig economy before the gig economy was invented , and they 're losing income . ''
He went on to detail the plight of studio managers , who have reported a `` three-quarters fall in their contracts '' .
Meanwhile , the Music Managers Forum estimates that £50million has been lost in live music already .
Mr Watson said that despite this , the industry is attempting to face hardship head-on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seven hardship funds ” set up to help struggling musicians .
`` Everyone is swinging in to support their own , but we 're seeing very tough times in the sector , '' he continued .
However , he added that there is a “ great imperative ” for the Government to support the industry - worth £5.2 billion to the UK economy each year – to recover after social distancing restrictions are lifted .
In March , the Government released details of a £350bn package of financial support for UK businesses to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Covid-19 crisis .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out plans to pay employees 80 per cent of their wages in an attempt to preserve jobs at up to £2500 a month .
For the self employed , there is the Self-employment Income Support Scheme , which will allow individuals to claim a grant , capped at £2500 a month , at the end of June .
However , as of this week , only one in five UK businesses who have formally applied for a Government-backed loans have been granted emergency funding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is working .
Mr Batt said that the former Labour deputy is `` arguably equally reviled on both left and right of politics , '' adding : `` If the British music industry is to continue to thrive , it must have access to a sympathetic ear in Government – currently Conservative .
Can the industry be assured of a welcome with Watson as its flagbearer , and if not , is it worth the risk ? ''

UK Music chairman Tom Watson is calling on the Government to help the British music industry recover from “grave difficulties” when the lockdown is over.
The former deputy leader of the Labour Party, who is now head of the body which represents the commercial interests of the music industry, said “everyone is hurting” in the sector and will struggle to keep going in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
“You know, this is a sector that keeps 190,000 people in work – three-quarters of them unemployed,” Mr Watson told BBC Radio 6 Music.
“Despite what the headlines say, most of them are on very low wages, below average wages, and most musicians and creators have worked in the gig economy before the gig economy was invented, and they’re losing income.”
He went on to detail the plight of studio managers, who have reported a “three-quarters fall in their contracts”. Meanwhile, the Music Managers Forum estimates that £50million has been lost in live music already.
‘Great imperative’ for support
Mr Watson said that despite this, the industry is attempting to face hardship head-on, and already has “six or seven hardship funds” set up to help struggling musicians.
“Everyone is swinging in to support their own, but we’re seeing very tough times in the sector,” he continued.
However, he added that there is a “great imperative” for the Government to support the industry – worth £5.2 billion to the UK economy each year – to recover after social distancing restrictions are lifted.
Mr Watson hopes that the sector becomes the Prime Minister’s “calling card to all global capitals” in a post-Brexit landscape when trade deals are negotiated.
Financial support announcements
In March, the Government released details of a £350bn package of financial support for UK businesses to help them cope with the effects of the Covid-19 crisis.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak set out plans to pay employees 80 per cent of their wages in an attempt to preserve jobs at up to £2500 a month.
He also announced an interest-free Business Interruption Loan Scheme for small and medium enterprises, and a Bank of England finance option for bigger businesses.
For the self employed, there is the Self-employment Income Support Scheme, which will allow individuals to claim a grant, capped at £2500 a month, at the end of June.
However, as of this week, only one in five UK businesses who have formally applied for a Government-backed loans have been granted emergency funding, leading critics to question whether the scheme is working.
Mr Watson’s appointment to the UK Music role has not been without criticism from industry insiders – including Mike Batt, the musician and creator of The Wombles.
Mr Batt said that the former Labour deputy is “arguably equally reviled on both left and right of politics,” adding: “If the British music industry is to continue to thrive, it must have access to a sympathetic ear in Government – currently Conservative. Can the industry be assured of a welcome with Watson as its flagbearer, and if not, is it worth the risk?”


inews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus latest: 'No evidence' that Covid-19 survivors have immunity, says World Health Organisat

Coronavirus latest: 'No evidence' that Covid-19 survivors have immunity, says World Health Organisation

Coronavirus latest : 'No evidence ' that Covid-19 survivors have immunity , says World Health Organisation The British government has purchased 3.5 million antibody tests , but epidemiologists say they must be validated The World Health Organisation has said there is currently no evidence to support the belief that people who have recovered from coronavirus then have immunity .
Senior WHO epidemiologists warned despite the emphasis governments worldwide have placed on antibody tests , there is no proof those who have been infected can not be infected again .
The British government has purchased 3.5 million serology tests , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even though they are not definitive of growing levels of herd immunity .
Many tests being developed are pin prick blood tests similar to widely used instant HIV tests , and measure for raised levels of the antibodies the body uses to fight the virus .
Speaking at a press conference in Geneva , Dr Maria van Kerkhove said : `` There are a lot of countries that are suggesting using rapid diagnostic serological tests to be able to capture what they think will be a measure of immunity .
`` Right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the use of a serological test can show that an individual has immunity or is protected from reinfection . ''
She added : `` These antibody tests will be able to measure that level of seroprevalence - that level of antibodies but that does not mean that somebody with antibodies means that they are immune . ''
But she cautioned : `` We need to ensure that they are validated so that we know what they say they attempt to measure they are actually measuring . ''
A health worker wears a protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from a patient to perform an antibody test for COVID-19 ( Photo : Omar Marques/Getty Images ) '' There are serious ethical issues around the use of such an approach and we need to address it very carefully .
We also need to look at the length of protection that antibodies might give , '' he said .
`` You might have someone who believes they are seropositive ( have been infected ) and protected in a situation where they may be exposed and in fact they are susceptible to the disease .
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The World Health Organisation has said there is currently no evidence to support the belief that people who have recovered from coronavirus then have immunity.
Senior WHO epidemiologists warned despite the emphasis governments worldwide have placed on antibody tests, there is no proof those who have been infected cannot be infected again.
The British government has purchased 3.5 million serology tests, which measure levels of antibodies in blood plasma, even though they are not definitive of growing levels of herd immunity.
Many tests being developed are pin prick blood tests similar to widely used instant HIV tests, and measure for raised levels of the antibodies the body uses to fight the virus.
‘No evidence’
Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, Dr Maria van Kerkhove said: “There are a lot of countries that are suggesting using rapid diagnostic serological tests to be able to capture what they think will be a measure of immunity.
“Right now, we have no evidence that the use of a serological test can show that an individual has immunity or is protected from reinfection.”
She added: “These antibody tests will be able to measure that level of seroprevalence – that level of antibodies but that does not mean that somebody with antibodies means that they are immune.”
Dr van Kerkhove said it was “a good thing” that so many tests are being developed.
But she cautioned: “We need to ensure that they are validated so that we know what they say they attempt to measure they are actually measuring.”
Ethical questions
Her colleague Dr Michael Ryan said the antibody tests also raised ethical questions.
“There are serious ethical issues around the use of such an approach and we need to address it very carefully. We also need to look at the length of protection that antibodies might give,” he said.
“You might have someone who believes they are seropositive (have been infected) and protected in a situation where they may be exposed and in fact they are susceptible to the disease.”
Dr Ryan said the tests had to be used as part of a coherent public health policy.
The WHO is due to issue updated guidance on the issue this weekend.


inews--2020-04-18--Treasure Island, National Theatre At Home, review: Bryony Lavery’s winning adaptation has a good ble

Treasure Island, National Theatre At Home, review: Bryony Lavery’s winning adaptation has a good blend of humour and horror

Treasure Island , National Theatre At Home , review : Bryony Lavery ’ s winning adaptation has a good blend of humour and horror Swaggering pirates , a chattering parrot , “ Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum ” ?
All present and correct .
But Bryony Lavery ’ s winning adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson for the National Theatre , directed by Polly Findlay , also features key updates and wonderfully creative ideas , plus a good blend of horror and humour .
With a 10+ age recommendation , it ’ s excellent family viewing , and the gender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl , marvellously played by the ever-watchable Patsy Ferran – makes it fun for all .
Stevenson ’ s protagonist Jim Hawkins becomes a thrill-seeking , androgynous , “ smart as paint ” girl .
Add in Arthur Darvill ’ s slippery Long John Silver and Lizzie Clachan ’ s awe-inspiring ship , and every viewer will want to seek an adventure .
That vast ship is the real star in Lizzie Clachan ’ s set .
Like a great living organism , it ’ s slowly birthed : first huge curving ribs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vessel , then swinging rope ladders are winched up and a massive fluttering sail descends from the heavens .
Finally , the schooner ’ s deck , complete with steering wheel , rises to reveal a doll ’ s-house view of occupied cabins beneath – the opening up of a whole teeming world .
In the second half , that structure becomes the noxious , lime-green island with looming wooden structures like the bones of fossilised monsters , and dripping underground caverns .
The production also has a lovely thematic runner involving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ navigating it can lead Hawkins to expand her horizons .
It ’ s the seductive Long John Silver who teaches her to read the firmament – the Olivier ’ s ceiling turned into a Planetarium – and to calculate latitude via the glittering constellations .
Their early interactions have a charming ease , as the lonely Hawkins finds a semi-parental figure who understands her hunger for adventure ( and , initially posing as the ship ’ s cook , also satisfies her literal hunger ) .
That vast ship is the real star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Photo : Johan Persson ) As Hawkins , Ferran perfectly occupies that space between child and adult , whether eagerly relaying her story , nimbly clambering up the ladders , moping dejectedly when dismissed by an elder , or gradually realising the complexity of a manipulative character like Silver , who can don another personality like a garment .
There are times , however , when it would be better to let the action play out , rather than pausing for Hawkins ’ commentary ; it undercuts moments of jeopardy , like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing a very different character to the beloved Rory from Doctor Who , is convincing as Silver ’ s silver-tongued alter ego , though needs more steel and command for his ruthless , murderous side .
But his slippery ambivalence does match Stevenson ’ s suggestion that there ’ s both excitement and darkness in Hawkins ’ passion for journeying , far from home .
Bruno Poet ’ s dramatic lighting conveys the icy terror of a storm at sea and otherworldly haze of the island , while Dan Jones ’ s soundscape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and John Tams ’ folk music has evocative harmonies and thumping drums .
The sword fighting is too studied , but the talking parrot is brilliantly realised .
This playful production will make every viewer want to seek their own adventure – albeit an imaginative one until the end of lockdown .

Treasure Island, National Theatre, Online ★★★★
Swaggering pirates, a chattering parrot, “Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum”? All present and correct. But Bryony Lavery’s winning adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson for the National Theatre, directed by Polly Findlay, also features key updates and wonderfully creative ideas, plus a good blend of horror and humour.
With a 10+ age recommendation, it’s excellent family viewing, and the gender rebalancing – our protagonist becomes a thrill-seeking girl, marvellously played by the ever-watchable Patsy Ferran – makes it fun for all.
Stevenson’s protagonist Jim Hawkins becomes a thrill-seeking, androgynous, “smart as paint” girl. Add in Arthur Darvill’s slippery Long John Silver and Lizzie Clachan’s awe-inspiring ship, and every viewer will want to seek an adventure.
That vast ship is the real star in Lizzie Clachan’s set. Like a great living organism, it’s slowly birthed: first huge curving ribs rise up to form the sides of the vessel, then swinging rope ladders are winched up and a massive fluttering sail descends from the heavens. Finally, the schooner’s deck, complete with steering wheel, rises to reveal a doll’s-house view of occupied cabins beneath – the opening up of a whole teeming world.
In the second half, that structure becomes the noxious, lime-green island with looming wooden structures like the bones of fossilised monsters, and dripping underground caverns.
The production also has a lovely thematic runner involving the starry night sky, and how navigating it can lead Hawkins to expand her horizons. It’s the seductive Long John Silver who teaches her to read the firmament – the Olivier’s ceiling turned into a Planetarium – and to calculate latitude via the glittering constellations. Their early interactions have a charming ease, as the lonely Hawkins finds a semi-parental figure who understands her hunger for adventure (and, initially posing as the ship’s cook, also satisfies her literal hunger).
The coming-of-age aspect is deftly handled, giving a psychological dimension to this breathless plot.
As Hawkins, Ferran perfectly occupies that space between child and adult, whether eagerly relaying her story, nimbly clambering up the ladders, moping dejectedly when dismissed by an elder, or gradually realising the complexity of a manipulative character like Silver, who can don another personality like a garment.
There are times, however, when it would be better to let the action play out, rather than pausing for Hawkins’ commentary; it undercuts moments of jeopardy, like the pirates’ violent mutiny.
Darvill, playing a very different character to the beloved Rory from Doctor Who, is convincing as Silver’s silver-tongued alter ego, though needs more steel and command for his ruthless, murderous side.
But his slippery ambivalence does match Stevenson’s suggestion that there’s both excitement and darkness in Hawkins’ passion for journeying, far from home.
There are great turns from Aidan Kelly as the haunted Bill Bones, Nick Fletcher’s pompous Squire, Alexandra Maher’s no-nonsense Dr Livesey, and, in particular, Joshua James’s mud-caked, mentally wrecked Ben Gunn.
Bruno Poet’s dramatic lighting conveys the icy terror of a storm at sea and otherworldly haze of the island, while Dan Jones’s soundscape supplies the creaking deck and thrashing waves, and John Tams’ folk music has evocative harmonies and thumping drums.
Clachan’s vivid costumes mix comfy knits with smart naval uniforms and piratical leather vests, plus a metal prosthetic leg for Silver (there’s a grotesque fascination with various missing limbs and digits).
The sword fighting is too studied, but the talking parrot is brilliantly realised. This playful production will make every viewer want to seek their own adventure – albeit an imaginative one until the end of lockdown.
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inews--2020-04-18--On This Day: Brendon McCullum's Indian Premier League century sent cricket into a whole new orbit

On This Day : Brendon McCullum 's Indian Premier League century sent cricket into a whole new orbit 18 April 2008 : The Kolkata Knight Riders opener smashed an exhilarating 158* off just 73 balls to launch the inaugural IPL with a bang Eight balls into the opening match of the inaugural Indian Premier League and not a single run had been scored off the bat .
With Bollywood stars in the stands , glamorous cheerleaders on the boundary rope and millions watching on television across the world , expectations were high .
“ I didn ’ t know where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from , ” joked Brendon McCullum , the Kolkata Knight Riders opener , some years later .
“ I was just trying to get a leg bye and get down the other end and end the misery.
” The Kiwi had been picked up for US $ 700,000 in that year ’ s auction , an eye-watering sum for a cricketer until the IPL came along .
What followed the scratchy start was an exhibition of the most ferocious strokeplay , McCullum displaying the full range of shots - hooks , ramps and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he smashed a T20 record of 158 not out in 73 balls , including 13 sixes and 10 fours .
“ It was an amazing spectacle .
Then Brendon came out to bat with Sourav [ Ganguly ] and the fireworks continued !
” After leading the great Australia team of the nineties and noughties for nearly a decade , Buchanan was no stranger to extraordinary cricket , but even he was flabbergasted .
“ [ McCullum ] was quite fortunate early on , hitting across the line , but these edges @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , ” he tells i .
“ Then the edges disappeared and he hit everything out of the middle .
We just sat there shaking our heads.
” As for hometown hero and Royal Challengers captain Rahul Dravid , winning the toss and putting the Knight Riders in to bat must rank among the worst decisions of his storied career ?
“ At least it only lasted an hour and a half , '' he later joked .
`` The torture finished quickly !
It was exhilarating to watch.
” While the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ease , their campaign fizzled out .
Buchanan would be sacked the next season with the team enduring a poor run of form .
McCullum was a different story .
Then 26 , he was already established as a star of the international game , but this innings sent his career trajectory , much like the sixes he hit , into orbit .
“ To be able to do something so special on such a pivotal night was almost like the stars aligned , ” he said .
“ I don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have tried to understand how or why it happened but I ’ m just very grateful that it did.
” On This Day in sport

Eight balls into the opening match of the inaugural Indian Premier League and not a single run had been scored off the bat.
Leg bye. Dot ball. Wide. Dot ball. Dot ball. Dot ball. Leg bye. Dot ball.
Thousands were packed into Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy stadium on that steamy night in April.
With Bollywood stars in the stands, glamorous cheerleaders on the boundary rope and millions watching on television across the world, expectations were high.
This was not how cricket’s glitzy new dawn was supposed to start.
“I didn’t know where I was going to get a run from,” joked Brendon McCullum, the Kolkata Knight Riders opener, some years later. “I was just trying to get a leg bye and get down the other end and end the misery.”
The Kiwi had been picked up for US$700,000 in that year’s auction, an eye-watering sum for a cricketer until the IPL came along.
He would soon show he was worth every penny.
What followed the scratchy start was an exhibition of the most ferocious strokeplay, McCullum displaying the full range of shots – hooks, ramps and even nurdles down to fine leg – as he smashed a T20 record of 158 not out in 73 balls, including 13 sixes and 10 fours.
“The main thing I remember about that night is the huge fireworks display for the opening ceremony,” says John Buchanan, the Knight Riders coach.
“It was an amazing spectacle. Then Brendon came out to bat with Sourav [Ganguly] and the fireworks continued!”
After leading the great Australia team of the nineties and noughties for nearly a decade, Buchanan was no stranger to extraordinary cricket, but even he was flabbergasted.
“[McCullum] was quite fortunate early on, hitting across the line, but these edges were still crossing the rope at third man,” he tells i. “Then the edges disappeared and he hit everything out of the middle. We just sat there shaking our heads.”
As for hometown hero and Royal Challengers captain Rahul Dravid, winning the toss and putting the Knight Riders in to bat must rank among the worst decisions of his storied career?
“At least it only lasted an hour and a half,” he later joked. “The torture finished quickly! It was exhilarating to watch.”
While the Knight Riders won the opening game with ease, their campaign fizzled out. Buchanan would be sacked the next season with the team enduring a poor run of form.
McCullum was a different story. Then 26, he was already established as a star of the international game, but this innings sent his career trajectory, much like the sixes he hit, into orbit.
“To be able to do something so special on such a pivotal night was almost like the stars aligned,” he said. “I don’t know how it happened and I never have tried to understand how or why it happened but I’m just very grateful that it did.”
The IPL’s administrators would no doubt agree.
On This Day in sport


inews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus lockdown: From the demise of GCSEs to technology and AI, how the crisis has changed educ

Coronavirus lockdown: From the demise of GCSEs to technology and AI, how the crisis has changed education

Coronavirus lockdown : From the demise of GCSEs to technology and AI , how the crisis has changed education At some point , schools will reopen — but many people think education in the UK may never be the same again Some people are already predicting the demise of high-stakes exams such as the GCSE .
Others think coronavirus will lead to classrooms being revolutionised by technology .
With exams not taking place , a new way of awarding grades using teacher assessment has been invented from scratch .
In England , teachers have been asked to predict GCSE and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the exam boards .
It is a remarkable volte-face .
Under reforms introduced when Michael Gove was education secretary , the majority of teacher-assessed coursework was scrapped , with grades awarded almost purely on the basis of exam performance .
School 's out for ever The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said teachers will give students predicted GCSE and A level grades , which will be checked by the exam boards ( Photo : Gareth Fuller/PA Wire ) Magnus Bashaarat , the head of independent Hampshire school Bedales , agrees .
His @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it created its own alternative qualification , the Bedales Assessed Course .
Mr Bashaarat thinks the Gove reforms were motivated by mistrust .
“ The reason why Conservative ministers moved away from coursework towards terminal assessment is because they haven ’ t really trusted teachers , ” he says .
Covid-19 has forced them to place their trust in the profession again – whether they like it or not .
GCSEs are seen as more vulnerable to change – or even abolition – because they were designed in an age when many left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now obliged to stay in education or training until 18 , people have questioned whether they are still relevant .
The Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said that the scientific and medical advice now indicated that closing schools would slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus ( Photo : PA Wire ) She thinks that , at the very least , exams taking place in 2021 – including primary-school Sats – will have to be slimmed down to reflect the teaching time that has been lost .
“ Any idea that GCSEs and A-levels @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were in 2019 is profoundly wrong , ” she says .
“ The solutions we ’ ve come up with to cope with the current crisis are absolutely necessary , but they ’ re not optimal , ” he says .
Teacher assessment is bedevilled by “ enormous levels of bias ” , he contends , and testing is important for student motivation .
He does not accept that GCSEs are irrelevant , because they help inform admissions to sixth forms .
Technology is another area of education where change is predicted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had to adapt to remote working .
Mr Bashaarat has been marking his students ’ work using an online platform .
“ I can help them edit their work and make comments in real time… I won ’ t be going back to bits of A4 with differing levels of legibility.
” Century Tech is one of the firms providing AI .
Its platform gives a lesson that constantly changes to match the student ’ s ability and sends an analysis of their work to the teacher .
Century has offered free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Priya Lakhani , the firm ’ s chief executive , says “ several hundred ” schools have come on board .
But Mr Bennett is sceptical about technology , too : “ The experience of distance learning has entrenched what we already know – that it is not superior to face-to-face classroom learning .
When we put students in front of a screen , we massively dislocate the impact that teacher can have because so much more of what the student does relies on the student ’ s own desires , motivation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most profound legacy of coronavirus will be how we view schools .
Teachers have come in over their Easter holiday to look after the children of key workers .
Others have walked miles to deliver free meals .
“ In a crisis , schools have carried on doing what they ’ ve always done , which is being a major support hub , ” Dr Bousted says .
“ The idea that we can go back to Government ministers saying schools are about academic excellence and nothing else , that ’ s really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

The impact of coronavirus on education has been unprecedented. Since last month, schools across Britain have been closed for most pupils and exams have been cancelled. In Scotland, it is the first time exams have not gone ahead since 1881.
At some point, schools will reopen – but many people think education in the UK may never be the same again.
Some people are already predicting the demise of high-stakes exams such as the GCSE. Others think coronavirus will lead to classrooms being revolutionised by technology. With exams not taking place, a new way of awarding grades using teacher assessment has been invented from scratch.
In England, teachers have been asked to predict GCSE and A-level grades, which will be moderated by the exam boards. It is a remarkable volte-face. Under reforms introduced when Michael Gove was education secretary, the majority of teacher-assessed coursework was scrapped, with grades awarded almost purely on the basis of exam performance.
School’s out for ever
Many teachers have been critical of this system, arguing that it puts too much pressure on teenagers.
Geoff Barton, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, believes the crisis could be a “transformational moment” for education, proving that putting children through 30-plus exam papers “was a whole paraphernalia of assessment that we really didn’t need”, he says.
Magnus Bashaarat, the head of independent Hampshire school Bedales, agrees. His school became so dissatisfied with GCSEs that it created its own alternative qualification, the Bedales Assessed Course. Mr Bashaarat thinks the Gove reforms were motivated by mistrust. “The reason why Conservative ministers moved away from coursework towards terminal assessment is because they haven’t really trusted teachers,” he says. Covid-19 has forced them to place their trust in the profession again – whether they like it or not.
‘If Covid-19 leads to the demise of GCSE… that would be a positive thing’
GCSEs are seen as more vulnerable to change – or even abolition – because they were designed in an age when many left school at 16. With young people now obliged to stay in education or training until 18, people have questioned whether they are still relevant.
Mr Bashaarat would not mourn their passing. “If [Covid-19] leads to the demise of GCSEs and a much fairer assessment criteria emerging from it, that would be a really positive thing,” he says.
Changes to assessment
It will certainly be difficult for the Government to put the teacher assessment genie back in the bottle. The Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has repeatedly said that grades will “be as valid this year as any other”.
Dr Mary Bousted, the joint general secretary of the National Education Union, thinks the Government will struggle to return to its “exams only” mantra. “Now they’ve admitted that teacher assessment is valid and reliable, how are they going to get out of that?”
She thinks that, at the very least, exams taking place in 2021 – including primary-school Sats – will have to be slimmed down to reflect the teaching time that has been lost. “Any idea that GCSEs and A-levels in 2021 can
just be the same as they were in 2019 is profoundly wrong,” she says.
However, some people think that reports of the death of exams have been greatly exaggerated. Tom Bennett, who advises Westminster on pupil behaviour, argues that claims that the lockdown will usher in an “education revolution” have been “overcooked”.
“The solutions we’ve come up with to cope with the current crisis are absolutely necessary, but they’re not optimal,” he says. Teacher assessment is bedevilled by “enormous levels of bias”, he contends, and testing is important for student motivation. He does not accept that GCSEs are irrelevant, because they help inform admissions to sixth forms.
‘Opportunity’ to change education
Technology is another area of education where change is predicted. As with other professions, teachers have had to adapt to remote working. Mr Bashaarat has been marking his students’ work using an online platform. “I can help them edit their work and make comments in real time… I won’t be going back to bits of A4 with differing levels of legibility.”
As well as video conferencing and online collaboration, some schools have been experimenting with artificial intelligence. Robert Halfon, the Tory chair of the Education Select Committee, believes that lockdown provides an “incredible opportunity” to evaluate these approaches.
Century Tech is one of the firms providing AI. Its platform gives a lesson that constantly changes to match the student’s ability and sends an analysis of their work to the teacher. Century has offered free access to the platform during lockdown, and Priya Lakhani, the firm’s chief executive, says “several hundred” schools have come on board.
But Mr Bennett is sceptical about technology, too: “The experience of distance learning has entrenched what we already know – that it is not superior to face-to-face classroom learning. When we put students in front of a screen, we massively dislocate the impact that teacher can have because so much more of what the student does relies on the student’s own desires, motivation and opportunities to work.”
He is not alone in predicting that attainment gaps between rich and poor students will grow during lockdown.
Perhaps the most profound legacy of coronavirus will be how we view schools. Teachers have come in over their Easter holiday to look after the children of key workers. Others have walked miles to deliver free meals. “In a crisis, schools have carried on doing what they’ve always done, which is being a major support hub,” Dr Bousted says. “The idea that we can go back to Government ministers saying schools are about academic excellence and nothing else, that’s really been shown for the lie it is.”


inews--2020-04-18--PPE including 400,000 gowns set to arrive in the UK as surgeons advised 'not to risk their health' a

PPE including 400,000 gowns set to arrive in the UK as surgeons advised 'not to risk their health' amid fears of shortages

PPE including 400,000 gowns set to arrive in the UK as surgeons advised 'not to risk their health ' amid fears of shortages The Royal College of Surgeons of England ( RCS ) advised surgeons `` not to risk their health '' by working without adequate equipment A larger consignment of personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , including 400,000 gowns , is due to arrive in the UK on Sunday as surgeons are being advised `` not to risk their health '' amid fears of shortages .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said a consignment of 84 tonnes of PPE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Turkey on Sunday , after acknowledging that some equipment is in short supply at the moment and that demand is also `` very high '' .
Mr Jenrick said : “ Supply in some areas , particularly gowns and certain types of masks and aprons , is in short supply at the moment , and that must be an extremely anxious time for people working on the front line .
“ But they should be assured that we are doing everything we can to correct this issue , and to get them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shortage of PPE looms over the National Health Service ( Photo : Christopher Furlong/Getty Images ) The announcement came amid a day of concerns raised over the lack of PPE in hospitals around the UK , with some warning that gowns for intensive care units could run out over the weekend .
If the gowns are not available , clinical staff are now advised to wear `` disposable , non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls '' or `` washable surgical gowns '' , with aprons , and to wash their forearms afterwards .
Due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advised they could be asked to reuse PPE or wear aprons .
The Royal College of Surgeons of England ( RCS ) said it was “ deeply disturbed ” that medics could be asked to reuse items and advised surgeons `` not to risk their health '' by working without adequate equipment .
Matt Hancok told to `` consider position '' over PPE failures Matt Hancock faces mounting criticism of the handling of the pandemic ( Photo : PA Wire ) Meanwhile , health secretary Matt Hancock faced criticism from union leaders over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggesting he might have to “ consider his position ” .
“ It took until last Friday for ministers ' PPE plan to be published , and it 's falling apart after just a week .
It is key workers on the front line who are paying the price for this litany of failure .
“ It appears Government guidance is being hastily redrawn based on availability , not on evidence or best practice .
This is downright dangerous territory and one that will amplify the concerns of NHS staff .
“ Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the logjam in PPE supplies urgently , otherwise he may have to consider his position as this situation ca n't continue , as health professionals would be quite right to decline to put themselves in danger .

A larger consignment of personal protective equipment (PPE), including 400,000 gowns, is due to arrive in the UK on Sunday as surgeons are being advised “not to risk their health” amid fears of shortages.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said a consignment of 84 tonnes of PPE was due to arrive in the UK from Turkey on Sunday, after acknowledging that some equipment is in short supply at the moment and that demand is also “very high”.
Mr Jenrick said: “Supply in some areas, particularly gowns and certain types of masks and aprons, is in short supply at the moment, and that must be an extremely anxious time for people working on the front line.
“But they should be assured that we are doing everything we can to correct this issue, and to get them the equipment that they need.”
Surgeons advised “not to risk health”
The announcement came amid a day of concerns raised over the lack of PPE in hospitals around the UK, with some warning that gowns for intensive care units could run out over the weekend.
If the gowns are not available, clinical staff are now advised to wear “disposable, non-fluid repellent gowns or coveralls” or “washable surgical gowns”, with aprons, and to wash their forearms afterwards.
Due to shortages, they have also been advised they could be asked to reuse PPE or wear aprons.
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) said it was “deeply disturbed” that medics could be asked to reuse items and advised surgeons “not to risk their health” by working without adequate equipment.
Professor Neil Mortensen, president-elect of the RCS, said the latest advice implied that surgeons may not require adequate PPE, which he called “simply unacceptable”.
Matt Hancok told to “consider position” over PPE failures
Meanwhile, health secretary Matt Hancock faced criticism from union leaders over his handling of the PPE crisis, suggesting he might have to “consider his position” .
Rachel Harrison, national officer of the GMB, said the union raised critical protective equipment supply issues with the Government more than a month ago.
“It took until last Friday for ministers’ PPE plan to be published, and it’s falling apart after just a week. It is key workers on the front line who are paying the price for this litany of failure.
“It appears Government guidance is being hastily redrawn based on availability, not on evidence or best practice. This is downright dangerous territory and one that will amplify the concerns of NHS staff.
“The Health Secretary now has serious and urgent questions to answer. Trust is draining away.”
Unite assistant general secretary Gail Cartmail added: “The continued lack of PPE is a national scandal and the Government’s litany of broken promises over the last month is shameful.
“Health Secretary Matt Hancock needs to sort out the logjam in PPE supplies urgently, otherwise he may have to consider his position as this situation can’t continue, as health professionals would be quite right to decline to put themselves in danger.
The fear from medics comes as more than 15,000 patients have now died in hospital after testing positive for the disease in the UK, with thousands more deaths expected in care homes.
(Additional reporting by PA)


inews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus latest: Government’s failure to record ethnicity of Covid-19 patients is "a scandal", BM

Coronavirus latest: Government’s failure to record ethnicity of Covid-19 patients is "a scandal", BMA chief says

Coronavirus latest : Government ’ s failure to record ethnicity of Covid-19 patients is `` a scandal '' , BMA chief says Dr Chaand Nagpaul urged the government to gather data immediately to save lives “ It would be a scandal if it requires further lobbying as data recording needs to start now , not tomorrow .
When you have stark statistics like this , it is an instruction for government to act.
” Dr Chaand Nagpaul said the government should instruct all hospitals to record the ethnicity of their patients ( Picture : BMA ) His comments came after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ National Audit and Research Centre , published on Friday suggested over a third of patients ( 33.6 per cent ) who are critically ill in the hospital with the virus are of non-white ethnicity .
In addition to this , the first 10 doctors in the UK named as having died from the virus were BAME.The Government has agreed to launch a review into the issue to be led by NHS England and Public Health England ( PHE ) .
Mr Jenrick said : `` There does appear to be a disproportionate impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities .
( Photo : Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty Images ) Asked about the effect of coronavirus on those from BAME communities at the daily Downing Street briefing on Saturday , Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick said : “ There does appear to be a disproportionate impact of the virus on those from BAME communities .
He added : `` It is for that reason that the Chief Medical Officer commissioned work from Public Health England to better understand this issue .
It is right we do thorough research swiftly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then take any action that is required.
“ ” And I think it 's absolutely right that he 's asked Public Health England , who have the expertise ... to look at this in detail and get a clear understanding of what might be accounting for increased risks and increased deaths in particular ethnic communities .
“ In NHSEngland , obviously , we have a number of our staff ... come from those ethnic groups , and we are actively also looking ahead of that work , of what we have to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect them specifically .
”

The chair of the British Medical Association has warned that the Government’s failure to record and publish real-time data on the ethnicity of Covid-19 patients is a “scandal” that is putting lives at risk.
In an interview with the Observer, Dr Chaand Nagpaul said: “This is not an issue that should require further campaigning.
“It would be a scandal if it requires further lobbying as data recording needs to start now, not tomorrow. When you have stark statistics like this, it is an instruction for government to act.”
Collecting data to save lives
His comments came after an independent study from the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Centre, published on Friday suggested over a third of patients (33.6 per cent) who are critically ill in the hospital with the virus are of non-white ethnicity.
Of the 3,370 patients in critical care units as of 9 April whose ethnicity was recorded, 402 (11.9 per cent) were black, 486 (14.4 per cent) were Asian, and 246 (7.3 per cent) had a different non-white ethnicity.
By contrast, just 13 per cent of the UK population as a whole are black, Asian or from a minority ethnic community (BAME).
In addition to this, the first 10 doctors in the UK named as having died from the virus were BAME.
The Government has agreed to launch a review into the issue to be led by NHS England and Public Health England (PHE).
Although he welcomed the review, Dr Nagpaul added that the government should order all hospitals to record the ethnicity of patients.
He told the Observer: “We desperately need to change the methods of collection [of patient information] and what we collect to understand what is going on,”
“It is endangering lives … this cannot be brushed under the carpet; it would be morally wrong.”
A disproportionate impact
Asked about the effect of coronavirus on those from BAME communities at the daily Downing Street briefing on Saturday, Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick said: “There does appear to be a disproportionate impact of the virus on those from BAME communities.
He added: “It is for that reason that the Chief Medical Officer commissioned work from Public Health England to better understand this issue. It is right we do thorough research swiftly, so we can better understand it and then take any action that is required.“
Prof Stephen Powis, national medical director of NHSEngland, said: “This is something that I am very concerned about, and I know that the Chief Medical Officer is concerned about too.
”And I think it’s absolutely right that he’s asked Public Health England, who have the expertise … to look at this in detail and get a clear understanding of what might be accounting for increased risks and increased deaths in particular ethnic communities.
“In NHSEngland, obviously, we have a number of our staff … come from those ethnic groups, and we are actively also looking ahead of that work, of what we have to do to support, and, perhaps, protect them specifically.”


inews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus latest: Parks 'must stay open' during lockdown, cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says

Coronavirus latest : Parks 'must stay open ' during lockdown , cabinet minister Robert Jenrick says Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said those who do n't have a garden “ must be able to enjoy fresh air and green space ” At the daily Downing Street briefing on Saturday , Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said he had `` made it clear '' to councils that parks need to remain open to help those with limited living space and who do not have a garden .
It comes after some parks closed their gates in recent weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air and green space ( Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images ) Mr Jenrick said : `` Firstly , there have been examples of some parks around the country closing .
This can not be right .
`` While the virus does not discriminate we know that the lockdown is much harder for people who don ’ t have a lot of living space , for people who don ’ t have a garden and for those who don ’ t have anywhere for their children to run around .
`` For the health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to enjoy safely , fresh air and green space , and for the health of the nation , people must abide by social distancing rules and not congregate in groups in those parks . ''
Mr Jenrick has also asked councils to keep cemeteries open to allow families to grieve for their loved ones .
He said the tragedy was compounded after the family could not attend his funeral .
“ Social distancing measures must be respected , but families must have the opportunity to say a respectful goodbye to those that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has announced a cash boost for councils ( Photo : Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty Images ) His announcement comes as local councils across the UK are facing extra pressure on social care and caring for the vulnerable , while funding from leisure centres and parking is drying up .
In the same briefing , Mr Jenrick said councils across England will be given an extra £1.6 billion in funding to support them during the coronavirus lockdown .

All public parks must remain open during the coronavirus lockdown, the government has announced.
At the daily Downing Street briefing on Saturday, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said he had “made it clear” to councils that parks need to remain open to help those with limited living space and who do not have a garden.
However, he warned people must abide by social-distancing rules, and not congregate in green spaces.
It comes after some parks closed their gates in recent weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Parks must remain open
Mr Jenrick said: “Firstly, there have been examples of some parks around the country closing. This cannot be right.
“While the virus does not discriminate we know that the lockdown is much harder for people who don’t have a lot of living space, for people who don’t have a garden and for those who don’t have anywhere for their children to run around.
“People need parks. That’s why I made it clear to councils that all parks must remain open.
“For the health of the nation, people should be able to enjoy safely, fresh air and green space, and for the health of the nation, people must abide by social distancing rules and not congregate in groups in those parks.”
Mr Jenrick has also asked councils to keep cemeteries open to allow families to grieve for their loved ones.
He pointed to the death of 13-year-old Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab, from Brixton, who died after contracting Covid-19.
He said the tragedy was compounded after the family could not attend his funeral.
“That is not right and it shouldn’t have happened,” he added.
“For clarity, funerals can go ahead with close family present.
“Social distancing measures must be respected, but families must have the opportunity to say a respectful goodbye to those that they love.”
An extra £1.6 billion for councils
His announcement comes as local councils across the UK are facing extra pressure on social care and caring for the vulnerable, while funding from leisure centres and parking is drying up.
In the same briefing, Mr Jenrick said councils across England will be given an extra £1.6 billion in funding to support them during the coronavirus lockdown.
The funds will increase the total councils have received to help them cope with the pandemic to £3.2 billion.
In a letter to Mr Jenrick before the extra funding was announced, the Local Government Association (LGA) said “radical action” to prevent councils “rationing spending” was needed.
(Additional reporting by PA)


inews--2020-04-18--Captain Tom Moore: Coronavirus hero will be 'guest of honour' at opening of new NHS Nightingale hosp

Captain Tom Moore: Coronavirus hero will be 'guest of honour' at opening of new NHS Nightingale hospital in Harrogate

Captain Tom Moore : Coronavirus hero will be 'guest of honour ' at opening of new NHS Nightingale hospital in Harrogate Robert Jenrick MP said there existed no better person than the 99-year-old army veteran , who has raised more than £23million for the service Captain Tom Moore will be the “ guest of honour ” at a new NHS Nightingale hospital in Harrogate , the Government has announced .
Speaking during the daily Downing Street coronavirus press briefing on Saturday , Robert Jenrick , the secretary of state for housing , communities and local government , said there existed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than the 99-year-old army veteran .
“ I can ’ t think of a more worthy person to be the guest of honour at the opening of the new nightingale hospital in Harrogate next week , also fittingly in the county of his birth , Yorkshire , ” Mr Jenrick said .
“ I ’ m sure that everyone will want to join me in thanking Captain Tom for his truly heroic efforts.
” Captain Moore , who has survived two world wars , has raised more than £23million for the NHS Charities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just £1,000 by walking 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire 100 times before his 100th birthday captured the hearts of the nation .
He set about fundraising for the umbrella organisation , which supports more than 140 member health service charities , “ for the sake of the nurses and the NHS we have , because they are doing such a magnificent job ” .
An NHS staff member wipes her eyes as she holds a sign to thank British veteran Captain Tom Moore ( Photo : Getty ) The money is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spaces and NHS staff , and wellbeing packs , which contain essentials such as porridge , tea and handcream .
It will also pay for electronic tablets for patients in isolation to allow them to contact family and friends from their beds .
In the longer term , the generous donation will go towards planning to allow patients to leave hospital more quickly and safely .
It will also provide mental health support for staff and volunteers following the traumatic pandemic .
Elsewhere in the conference , Mr Jenrick announced a further £1.6million @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on essential services that have been heavily impacted by the cost of managing the Covid-19 crisis .
He noted a `` disproportionate impact '' of the virus on those from BAME communities and said that research needs to be undertaken `` swiftly '' to `` better understand it '' .

Captain Tom Moore will be the “guest of honour” at a new NHS Nightingale hospital in Harrogate, the Government has announced.
Speaking during the daily Downing Street coronavirus press briefing on Saturday, Robert Jenrick, the secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, said there existed no better person to open the facility than the 99-year-old army veteran.
“I can’t think of a more worthy person to be the guest of honour at the opening of the new nightingale hospital in Harrogate next week, also fittingly in the county of his birth, Yorkshire,” Mr Jenrick said.
“I’m sure that everyone will want to join me in thanking Captain Tom for his truly heroic efforts.”
Short term gains
Captain Moore, who has survived two world wars, has raised more than £23million for the NHS Charities Together fund after his bid to raise just £1,000 by walking 100 laps of his garden in Bedfordshire 100 times before his 100th birthday captured the hearts of the nation.
He set about fundraising for the umbrella organisation, which supports more than 140 member health service charities, “for the sake of the nurses and the NHS we have, because they are doing such a magnificent job”.
The money is expected to go towards to providing wellbeing spaces and NHS staff, and wellbeing packs, which contain essentials such as porridge, tea and handcream.
It will also pay for electronic tablets for patients in isolation to allow them to contact family and friends from their beds.
Long term strategy
In the longer term, the generous donation will go towards planning to allow patients to leave hospital more quickly and safely. It will also provide mental health support for staff and volunteers following the traumatic pandemic.
Elsewhere in the conference, Mr Jenrick announced a further £1.6million in funding for local councils to use on essential services that have been heavily impacted by the cost of managing the Covid-19 crisis.
He noted a “disproportionate impact” of the virus on those from BAME communities and said that research needs to be undertaken “swiftly” to “better understand it”.


inews--2020-04-18--Queen's birthday gun salute cancelled amid coronavirus outbreak

The Queen will celebrate a low-key birthday this year , with events being cancelled in line with her wishes The Queen 's 94th birthday this Tuesday will be downplayed due to the coronavirus pandemic , with no gun salutes for what is believed to be the first time in her 68-year reign .
Members of the King 's Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire a 41 Gun Salute in Green Park to mark Queen Elizabeth II 's ascension to the throne ( Photo : Dan Kitwood/Getty Images ) A Buckingham Palace source said : `` Her Majesty was keen that no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allow gun salutes as she did not feel it appropriate in the current circumstances , the monarch has decided it would not be appropriate at this time . ''
There will be no alternative celebrations to mark the day in a special way , although it 's expected she will privately receive video calls from family .
`` We will meet again '' The Queen delivered her address from Windsor Castle ( Photo : Buckingham Palace/AFP/Getty Images ) The Queen delivered a special televised address to the nation on Sunday 5 April , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would overcome the virus and invoked the Blitz spirit in a message of hope to the nation .
Over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend , the Queen also emphasised the importance of adhering to government guidelines during the coronavirus lockdown , saying `` by keeping apart we keep others safe . ''
Her official duties were cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic , and this year there is also no obligation for town halls and government buildings to fly the union flag at full mast , which is normally another tradition to @ @ @ @ @ @

The Queen‘s 94th birthday this Tuesday will be downplayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, with no gun salutes for what is believed to be the first time in her 68-year reign.
Typically, members of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery fire gun salutes in Green Park and the Tower of London to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s ascension to the throne.
Additionally, the Trooping the Colour parade in June to mark the Queen’s official birthday was also cancelled, when the government introduced social distancing restrictions.
No special measures
A Buckingham Palace source said: “Her Majesty was keen that no special measures were put in place to allow gun salutes as she did not feel it appropriate in the current circumstances, the monarch has decided it would not be appropriate at this time.”
The Queen will celebrate her birthday on 21 April privately, at Windsor Castle, where she and the Duke of Edinburgh, 98, are residing.
There will be no alternative celebrations to mark the day in a special way, although it’s expected she will privately receive video calls from family.
“We will meet again”
The Queen delivered a special televised address to the nation on Sunday 5 April, in which she stressed how the UK would overcome the virus and invoked the Blitz spirit in a message of hope to the nation.
She told citizens in lockdown: “We will succeed and better days will come. We will meet again.”
Over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, the Queen also emphasised the importance of adhering to government guidelines during the coronavirus lockdown, saying “by keeping apart we keep others safe.”
Her official duties were cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, and this year there is also no obligation for town halls and government buildings to fly the union flag at full mast, which is normally another tradition to mark the Queen’s birthday.


inews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus latest: Councils get an extra £1.6bn after warnings of 'extreme cost-cutting'

Coronavirus latest : Councils get an extra £1.6bn after warnings of 'extreme cost-cutting' Robert Jenrick said the extra sum will help council provide help for the most vulnerable and support vital services Local councils are set to receive an additional £1.6 billion in funding to help them cope with increased pressures amid the coronavirus crisis .
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the extra sum will help councils support vital services including adult social care , children ’ s services and waste collection and help the most vulnerable .
The extra £1.6 billion takes the total given to councils to help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £3.2 billion .
The extra sum will help council support vital services including adult social care , children ’ s services and waste collection .
( Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images ) Mr Jenrick said : “ I promised local government would have the resources they need to meet this challenge .
“ We stand shoulder to shoulder with local government and my priority is to make sure they are supported so they can continue to support their communities through this challenging time .
“ Up and down the country council workers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus .
“ They are in the front line of the national effort to keep the public safe and deliver the services people need.
” The announcement comes as council services across the UK face increase pressure on services like support for those living with disabilities and social care , while income from areas like parking fees has dropped .
The Local Government Association ( LGA ) has said the situation could cause some councils to “ take extreme cost-cutting and rationing measures soon ” .
In a letter to Mr Jenrick before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ LGA said “ radical action ” to prevent councils “ rationing spending ” was needed .
The organisation said that unless more funding was received , the situation would end up “ harming both the long-term continuity of existing services and the Covid-19 response at a time when both are so vitally needed , something we all wish to avoid ” .
Mr Jenrick said that all parks must remain open but people must adhere to social distancing ( Photo : Andrew Redington/Getty Images ) In the same briefing , Mr Jenrick acknowledged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a garden and reiterated that parks must remain open , although people need to abide by social distancing rules and not congregate He said : “ I 've made it clear to councils that all parks must remain open ” so people can safely enjoy fresh air and green space .
He stressed that these places must remain open , not for people to congregate but so people can “ seek solace ” at the graves of those they loved , or lay flowers .

Local councils are set to receive an additional £1.6 billion in funding to help them cope with increased pressures amid the coronavirus crisis.
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said the extra sum will help councils support vital services including adult social care, children’s services and waste collection and help the most vulnerable.
The extra £1.6 billion takes the total given to councils to help their communities through the pandemic to over £3.2 billion.
An extra £300 million will go to devolved administrations, with Scotland getting £155 million, Wales £95 million, and Northern Ireland £50 million.
‘Unsung heroes’
Mr Jenrick said: “I promised local government would have the resources they need to meet this challenge.
“We stand shoulder to shoulder with local government and my priority is to make sure they are supported so they can continue to support their communities through this challenging time.
“Up and down the country council workers are the unsung heroes as we tackle this virus.
“They are in the front line of the national effort to keep the public safe and deliver the services people need.”
The announcement comes as council services across the UK face increase pressure on services like support for those living with disabilities and social care, while income from areas like parking fees has dropped.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has said the situation could cause some councils to “take extreme cost-cutting and rationing measures soon”.
In a letter to Mr Jenrick before the extra funding was announced, the LGA said “radical action” to prevent councils “rationing spending” was needed.
The organisation said that unless more funding was received, the situation would end up “harming both the long-term continuity of existing services and the Covid-19 response at a time when both are so vitally needed, something we all wish to avoid”.
Parks must remain open
In the same briefing, Mr Jenrick acknowledged that the lockdown is harder for those without a garden and reiterated that parks must remain open, although people need to abide by social distancing rules and not congregate
He said: “I’ve made it clear to councils that all parks must remain open” so people can safely enjoy fresh air and green space.
The Communities Secretary has also asked councils to reopen cemeteries and graveyards.
He stressed that these places must remain open, not for people to congregate but so people can “seek solace” at the graves of those they loved, or lay flowers.
Additional reporting by Press Association


inews--2020-04-18--Coronavirus death toll: UK passes 15,000 deaths as PPE shortage sparks major row

Unions representing doctors and nurses have since expressed fears about the updated Public Health England guidance on PPE The UK death toll for those who have died after contracting Covid-19 has risen by 888 .
As of Saturday 18 April at 9am , the total death toll for the UK now stands at 15,464 , according to official Government figures .
On Friday , 21 , 389 people were tested for the virus .
Since the crisis began , 357,023 have been tested , with 114,217 being found positive .
The latest statistics come amid a day of concerns raised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( PPE ) in hospitals around the UK , with some warning that gowns for intensive care units could run out over the weekend .
Chris Hopson , chairman of NHS Providers , tweeted : `` We have now reached the point where the national stock of fully fluid-repellent gowns and long-sleeved laboratory coats will be exhausted in the next 24 to 48 hours . ''
Unions representing doctors and nurses have since expressed fears about the updated Public Health England guidance on reusing gowns or wearing other kit , such as plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the body changed recommendations on Friday , instead offering three options as compromises if the supply of PPE equipment runs low .
One option suggested is that hospitals save gowns for surgical operations during which respiratory pathogens are more likely to be transmitted .
A further option outlined recommends that staff reuse `` ( washable ) surgical gowns or coveralls or similar suitable clothing ( for example , long-sleeved laboratory coat , long-sleeved patient gown or industrial coverall ) with a disposable plastic apron for AGPs ( aerosol-generating procedures ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gown or coverall is removed '' .
'Too many healthcare workers have died' The Royal College of Nursing claims that the new guidance was developed without a full consultation .
Meanwhile , the British Medical Association ( BMA ) - which represents doctors – said they felt any changes to recommendations had to be driven by scientific evidence rather than supply .
`` More doctors and their colleagues can not be expected to put their own lives on the line in a bid to save others , and this new advice means they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's not a decision they should have to make . ''
He went on to claim that it is a “ real disappointment ” to the BMA that the Government has been unable to meet demands for PPE after a month .
The UK 's largest trade union Unison echoed Dr Harwood 's sentiments , adding that staff in “ high risk areas ” may refuse to work if equipment to protect them from the virus continues to fail to materialise .

The UK death toll for those who have died after contracting Covid-19 has risen by 888.
As of Saturday 18 April at 9am, the total death toll for the UK now stands at 15,464, according to official Government figures.
On Friday, 21, 389 people were tested for the virus. Since the crisis began, 357,023 have been tested, with 114,217 being found positive.
The latest statistics come amid a day of concerns raised over the lack of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in hospitals around the UK, with some warning that gowns for intensive care units could run out over the weekend.
Chris Hopson, chairman of NHS Providers, tweeted: “We have now reached the point where the national stock of fully fluid-repellent gowns and long-sleeved laboratory coats will be exhausted in the next 24 to 48 hours.”
Heightened risks
Unions representing doctors and nurses have since expressed fears about the updated Public Health England guidance on reusing gowns or wearing other kit, such as plastic aprons, instead if stocks run low.
Staff treating patients with Covid-19 had previously been told to wear disposable fluid-repellent gowns with long sleeves.
However, the body changed recommendations on Friday, instead offering three options as compromises if the supply of PPE equipment runs low.
One option suggested is that hospitals save gowns for surgical operations during which respiratory pathogens are more likely to be transmitted.
A further option outlined recommends that staff reuse “(washable) surgical gowns or coveralls or similar suitable clothing (for example, long-sleeved laboratory coat, long-sleeved patient gown or industrial coverall) with a disposable plastic apron for AGPs (aerosol-generating procedures) and high-risk settings with forearm washing once gown or coverall is removed”.
‘Too many healthcare workers have died’
The Royal College of Nursing claims that the new guidance was developed without a full consultation. Meanwhile, the British Medical Association (BMA) – which represents doctors – said they felt any changes to recommendations had to be driven by scientific evidence rather than supply.
“Too many healthcare workers have already died,” Dr Rob Harwood, consultants committee chairman at the British Medical Association, said.
“More doctors and their colleagues cannot be expected to put their own lives on the line in a bid to save others, and this new advice means they could be doing just that. It’s not a decision they should have to make.”
He went on to claim that it is a “real disappointment” to the BMA that the Government has been unable to meet demands for PPE after a month.
The UK’s largest trade union Unison echoed Dr Harwood’s sentiments, adding that staff in “high risk areas” may refuse to work if equipment to protect them from the virus continues to fail to materialise.


inews--2020-04-18--Lancashire Police apologise over video of officer threatening to 'make something up' to arrest man

Lancashire Police apologise over video of officer threatening to 'make something up ' to arrest man Lancashire Police said the incident in Accrington is being investigated and the man deserves an apology The police officer said : `` Who are they going to believe me or you ?
Who are they going to believe me or you ? ''
( Photo : Still from video ) It 's thought the civilian involved was out in his car , on his way to buy a quad bike for his stepson , when he was stopped by the police .
'Who are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ? '
The police officer responds : `` Do you want me to show you the definition of harassment ?
Give me the keys .
Give me the keys and sit in the car and shut up . ''
He then steps closer to the man , saying : `` If you want to fucking step to me , and push your chest out and something like that then fine , I 'll lock you up .
We 'll do that shall we ? ''
`` Who are they going to believe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to believe me or you ? ''
'The matter is being investigated' In an official statement released on Twitter this morning , Lancashire Police said : `` We are already aware of footage circulating on social media regarding an officer 's actions during an incident in Accrington yesterday ( Friday , 17 April ) .
`` It is clear from the footage the member of the public deserves an apology which we will attempt to provide him with today . ''

Police are investigating after an officer threatened to “make something up” to justify arresting a man.
The incident was filmed in Accrington on Friday afternoon, and has since been shared widely on social media.
The video features an exchange between a member of the public and a Lancashire Police officer, who repeatedly uses inappropriate language towards the man.
It’s thought the civilian involved was out in his car, on his way to buy a quad bike for his stepson, when he was stopped by the police.
‘Who are they going to believe, me or you?’
The video shows the man stating: “You’re harassing me. What for? I’ve done nothing wrong.”
The police officer responds: “Do you want me to show you the definition of harassment? Give me the keys. Give me the keys and sit in the car and shut up.”
He then steps closer to the man, saying: “If you want to fucking step to me, and push your chest out and something like that then fine, I’ll lock you up. We’ll do that shall we?”
The civilian then protests his innocence and claims to have done nothing wrong.
However, the police officer adds: “I’ll make something up. Public order. Squaring up to a police officer. Shall I do that?
“Who are they going to believe me or you? Who are they going to believe me or you?”
‘The matter is being investigated’
In an official statement released on Twitter this morning , Lancashire Police said: “We are already aware of footage circulating on social media regarding an officer’s actions during an incident in Accrington yesterday (Friday, 17 April).
“The matter is being investigated and has been referred to our professional standards department.
“It is clear from the footage the member of the public deserves an apology which we will attempt to provide him with today.”
In response to the statement one person responded: “This was an abuse of power and so unprofessional too.”
Another added: “Absolutely disgusting. The officer should be relieved from his duties ASAP.”
Lancashire Police were approached for an additional comment but did not respond.


inews--2020-04-18--Supermarket opening times for NHS workers: Asda, Tesco and Morrisons opening hours during coronaviru

Supermarket opening times for NHS workers: Asda, Tesco and Morrisons opening hours during coronavirus lockdown

Supermarket opening times for NHS workers : Asda , Tesco and Morrisons opening hours during coronavirus lockdown With the UK on lockdown , special measures have been introduced to help NHS staff get access to the essential items that they need Some chains have created special shopping hours for elderly people , hired more staff to stock shelves and have limited the number of items each person can buy .
NHS staff can also do their shopping for an hour ahead of usual opening hours on Sundays upon displaying their NHS employee card .
This is only available at Tesco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Express stores .
A statement from the supermarket brand said : “ As the NHS continue to work hard each day , we ’ d like to extend the thank you for all they are doing .
`` We ’ ve listened to your feedback and are now adding an additional hour to prioritise NHS workers every Tuesday and Thursday .
This is along with browsing hour before checkouts open on Sundays , all of which gives them dedicated time to shop for their essentials . ''
A statement from Sainsbury ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be allowed to shop during this time .
Asda CEO , Roger Burnley , said : “ We all have a clear responsibility to look after each other during this crisis , particularly our most vulnerable groups .
“ I was heartened to see how our customers respected this priority access and am proud to be able to extend it to more regular days and also include our amazing NHS colleagues who can access our stores with a little more ease.
” Morrisons does not have a specific shopping hour for elderly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS staff early access to their stores between 7am and 8am Monday to Saturday .
The supermarket is also giving all NHS workers a 10 % discount as a 'thank you ' for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic .
The initiative will run until 12 July .
A statement from the supermarket chain said : “ It is really important that we stick to this to help support out vital services at a time when they are going to need us the most.
” The statement from M & S regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will ask NHS and emergency services workers to show their staff passes or other relevant ID such as a Blue Light Card .
“ Of course , in this unprecedented time our colleagues may not be able to always check ID and we ’ re relying on our customers to respect this request.
” While Waitrose aren ’ t setting aside a specific time for NHS workers to do their shopping , they are setting aside “ hard-to-find ” and “ essential products ” exclusively for NHS staff , on production of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that they would be giving NHS staff priority on their checkout service , to ensure that they can get their shopping done as quickly as possible .

Some chains have created special shopping hours for elderly people, hired more staff to stock shelves and have limited the number of items each person can buy.
Now, alongside special hours for elderly and vulnerable shoppers, supermarket chains have started to introduce similar “golden hours” for NHS staff, upon presenting their NHS ID.
This is what you need to know.
Tesco
Tesco has dedicated an hour to NHS workers every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 10am, in all stores except Express stores
NHS staff can also do their shopping for an hour ahead of usual opening hours on Sundays upon displaying their NHS employee card. This is only available at Tesco’s larger stores and not their Express stores.
A statement from the supermarket brand said: “As the NHS continue to work hard each day, we’d like to extend the thank you for all they are doing.
“We’ve listened to your feedback and are now adding an additional hour to prioritise NHS workers every Tuesday and Thursday. This is along with browsing hour before checkouts open on Sundays, all of which gives them dedicated time to shop for their essentials.”
The statement also asked their customers to be respectful of this and to shop during usual opening hours.
Sainsbury’s
Sainsbury’s have introduced their dedicated shopping slot for NHS staff and social care workers, between 7:30am and 8am, Monday to Saturday.
A statement from Sainsbury’s said that anyone with an NHS ID would be allowed to shop during this time.
Asda
In Asda’s larger stores, priority access will be allotted to NHS workers every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 9am.
Asda CEO, Roger Burnley, said: “We all have a clear responsibility to look after each other during this crisis, particularly our most vulnerable groups.
“I was heartened to see how our customers respected this priority access and am proud to be able to extend it to more regular days and also include our amazing NHS colleagues who can access our stores with a little more ease.”
Morrisons
Morrisons does not have a specific shopping hour for elderly and vulnerable shoppers, but will give NHS staff early access to their stores between 7am and 8am Monday to Saturday.
The supermarket is also giving all NHS workers a 10% discount as a ‘thank you’ for their hard work during the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative will run until 12 July.
A statement from the supermarket chain said: “It is really important that we stick to this to help support out vital services at a time when they are going to need us the most.”
M&S
NHS workers will be given priority access to M&S shelves on the first hour of Tuesday and Fridays.
The statement from M&S regarding checking ID’s said: “We will ask NHS and emergency services workers to show their staff passes or other relevant ID such as a Blue Light Card.
“Of course, in this unprecedented time our colleagues may not be able to always check ID and we’re relying on our customers to respect this request.”
Waitrose
While Waitrose aren’t setting aside a specific time for NHS workers to do their shopping, they are setting aside “hard-to-find” and “essential products” exclusively for NHS staff, on production of an NHS card.
Waitrose also said that they would be giving NHS staff priority on their checkout service, to ensure that they can get their shopping done as quickly as possible.
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Aldi
Aldi announced recently that they are introducing dedicated shopping times for Emergency Workers.
Aldi will open between 9:30am and 10am on Sundays (and 8:30am and 9am in Scotland) solely for key workers in the NHS, Police and Fire Service.
These customers will also take priority at checkouts when they open at 10am.
Entry to Aldi stores during this time is dependent on relevant ID.
Lidl
Lidl has not announced any dedicated shopping hours.


inews--2020-04-19--Coronavirus deaths in care homes could be far higher than official figures

Coronavirus deaths in care homes could be far higher than official figures If residents in care homes are continually omitted from official statistics , the government will be unable to effectively manage this crisis The body says that concerns about under-reporting in official data led it to carry out an `` independent benchmarking exercise '' of its members , with contributions from 47 care providers who support a combined 30,000 people - 7.4 per cent of the UK 's care sector population .
The most recent weekly figures released by the Office for National Statistics ( ONS ) , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just 217 care home deaths connected to the virus in England and Wales .
However , the NCF says it found 299 confirmed or suspected coronavirus deaths across specific homes in the week to 13 April - which , if scaled up across the sector , leads to a projection of 4,040 deaths .
Vic Rayner , executive director of the NCF , said : `` So long as groups such as residents in care services are omitted from the real-time national reporting on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic , the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for how to protect its people or exit this crisis .
`` The public also deserves to understand how this virus is impacting their communities , so they can continue to play their part in safeguarding the health of our nation and the most vulnerable amongst us . ''
She said : `` The figure of more than 4000 people passing away of Covid-19 within care homes in little more than one month is devastating .
Every death is a loss and a tragedy .
`` It is even more worrying to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in just one week , clearly indicating that whilst all attention has been on managing the peak in hospitals , the virus has attacked our most vulnerable communities .
`` Care providers need to be given every ounce of support from government to protect the vulnerable people they care for and the health of their workforce , but to date this has not been forthcoming . ''
There are delays on official reporting from care homes as virus-related deaths in care settings are recorded separately , based on the cause of death listed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been blamed for the misleadingly low figures .
Ms Rayner warned : `` Our current national debate on how to mitigate and exit this crisis is virtually entirely centred on the management of the peak within hospitals .
“ We are overlooking how this crisis is playing out in other settings , which are there to protect those who are most vulnerable to the impact of the virus.
” In response to increasing pressure last week , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said all care home staff and residents exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be available `` very shortly '' .
'Until testing is done we do n't know' Care England estimates that 7,500 more people have died in care homes over the past two weeks than would be expected - though not all deaths will be directly attributable to coronavirus .
“ We need to be responsible about how we reflect this , of course there will be deaths , but the numbers we won ’ t be able to confirm until the data is analysed , ” she added .

New data has fuelled growing concerns that the number of coronavirus deaths in UK care homes is much higher than official figures show.
The National Care Forum (NCF), which represents not-for-profit care providers, estimates that 4,040 elderly and disabled people died from coronavirus in residential and nursing homes up until 13 April.
By contrast, official figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which only extend to 3 April, have recorded just 1,400 care home deaths connected to the virus in England and Wales.
The NCF says that concerns about under-reporting in official data led it to carry out an “independent benchmarking exercise” of its members, with contributions from 47 care providers who support a combined 30,000 people – 7.4 per cent of the UK’s care sector population.
Excluded from data
Vic Rayner, executive director of the NCF, said: “So long as groups such as residents in care services are omitted from the real-time national reporting on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the government will surely be unable to properly plan for how to protect its people or exit this crisis.
“The public also deserves to understand how this virus is impacting their communities, so they can continue to play their part in safeguarding the health of our nation and the most vulnerable amongst us.”
Ms Rayner said that deaths in the care sector continue to rise.
She said: “The figure of more than 4000 people passing away of Covid-19 within care homes in little more than one month is devastating. Every death is a loss and a tragedy.
“It is even more worrying to see a virtual doubling of deaths within homes in just one week, clearly indicating that whilst all attention has been on managing the peak in hospitals, the virus has attacked our most vulnerable communities.
“Care providers need to be given every ounce of support from government to protect the vulnerable people they care for and the health of their workforce, but to date this has not been forthcoming.”
Care home residents in Tottenham, London (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
‘Care homes are being overlooked’
There are delays on official reporting from care homes as virus-related deaths in care settings are recorded separately, based on the cause of death listed on death certificates. Critics say this methodology is leading to slow and often misleading figures.
Ms Rayner warned: “Our current national debate on how to mitigate and exit this crisis is virtually entirely centred on the management of the peak within hospitals.
“We are overlooking how this crisis is playing out in other settings, which are there to protect those who are most vulnerable to the impact of the virus.”
A separate projection from Care England estimates that 7,500 more people have died in care homes over the past two weeks than would be expected – though not all deaths will be directly attributable to coronavirus.
In response to increasing pressure last week, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said all care home staff and residents exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms would be tested, and data on resident deaths would be available “very shortly”.
‘Until testing is done we don’t know’
Nadra Ahmed, chairwoman of the National Care Association, told Sky News’ Sophy Ridge on Sunday: “Without testing, it’s very difficult to say where we are with the number of deaths.”
She also stressed how care homes offer a “home from home” for residents, and that the emerging news should be dealt with sensitively to minimise worry.
“We need to be responsible about how we reflect this, of course there will be deaths, but the numbers we won’t be able to confirm until the data is analysed,” she added.
A statement from the Department of Health said: “Every death from this virus is a tragedy and that is why we are working around the clock to give the social care sector the equipment and support they need to tackle this global pandemic.”