inews--2020-05-02--Van Der Valk theme tune: why the original song Eye Level was so beloved by fans, and what they think

Van Der Valk theme tune: why the original song Eye Level was so beloved by fans, and what they think of the new music

Van Der Valk theme tune : why the original song Eye Level was so beloved by fans , and what they think of the new music The remake of the classic ITV crime drama has been overshadowed by its opening titles So it 's unsurprising that when the show returned to the small screen on 26 April , with Hustle star Marc Warren making his debut as a Dutch detective , viewers picked up on the remade soundtrack .
But why are some people so angry , and what exactly has changed ?
Here 's the story of the controversy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knows that the storylines are gripping , and the original theme tune matched that grandeur .
The track , Eye Level , was initially played with strength by the Simon Park Orchestra throughout the first run between 1972 and 1992 .
Composed by Jack Trombey , it began as a piece of library music but quickly climbed the charts after its adaptation for the ITV show .
When it returned in the 1990s , the same original theme could be heard .
The show returned for a remade new series at 9pm on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Amsterdam .
The first episode saw Warren starring as Van Der Valk investigating the mystery deaths of two innocent people with no connection to each other and no known crime .
But some fans could not make it past the first five minutes before becoming distracted by another small matter : that of the theme tune .
The original Simon Park orchestration was scrapped by ITV for a remake featuring far more moody and hushed strings .
It marked a stark departure from the prowess of the previous piece .
As is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , some viewers took to Twitter to vent their frustration at the change .
One fumed : `` @ ITV how can [ you ] even consider # VanDerValk without THAT theme music ?
# fail '' .
Another complained : `` Only @ ITV could waste the opportunity to use one of the best pieces of theme music ever made '' .
While one user remarked : `` If you 're going to do a reboot of a classic program then at least keep the original music . ''

ITV has decided to remake the Van Der Valk theme tune – and people are not happy.
The classic 1970s drama has understandably grown a loyal fanbase after five decades in existence.
So it’s unsurprising that when the show returned to the small screen on 26 April, with Hustle star Marc Warren making his debut as a Dutch detective, viewers picked up on the remade soundtrack.
But why are some people so angry, and what exactly has changed? Here’s the story of the controversy.
The original theme tune
Any viewer of Van Der Valk knows that the storylines are gripping, and the original theme tune matched that grandeur.
The track, Eye Level, was initially played with strength by the Simon Park Orchestra throughout the first run between 1972 and 1992.
Composed by Jack Trombey, it began as a piece of library music but quickly climbed the charts after its adaptation for the ITV show.
When it returned in the 1990s, the same original theme could be heard.
The new theme tune
The show returned for a remade new series at 9pm on Sunday 26 April, filmed on location in Amsterdam.
The first episode saw Warren starring as Van Der Valk investigating the mystery deaths of two innocent people with no connection to each other and no known crime.
Set against the backdrop of impending elections, Der Valk quickly enters a murky world of crime fused with politics.
But some fans could not make it past the first five minutes before becoming distracted by another small matter: that of the theme tune.
The original Simon Park orchestration was scrapped by ITV for a remake featuring far more moody and hushed strings. It marked a stark departure from the prowess of the previous piece.
Fans react with fury
As is usual for such stark changes by producers, some viewers took to Twitter to vent their frustration at the change.
Watching #VanDerValk and already bitterly disappointed that they’ve changed the music. — Steve Bennett (@brown_midas) April 26, 2020
One fumed: “@ITV how can [you] even consider #VanDerValk without THAT theme music? #fail”.
Another complained: “Only @ITV could waste the opportunity to use one of the best pieces of theme music ever made”.
Only @ITV could waste the opportunity to use one of the best pieces of theme music ever made #VanDerValk #shocking — Russell Dutton 🇺🇦 (@RussellDutton) April 26, 2020
While one user remarked: “If you’re going to do a reboot of a classic program then at least keep the original music.”
Another added: “Watching #VanDerValk and already bitterly disappointed that they’ve changed the music.”
Whether or not the new theme music lives to last any second series of the remake remains to be seen.


inews--2020-05-02--When is Star Wars Day 2020? How 'May the fourth be with you' took off, and how to watch the films an

When is Star Wars Day 2020? How 'May the fourth be with you' took off, and how to watch the films and TV series on Disney+

When is Star Wars Day 2020 ?
How 'May the fourth be with you ' took off , and how to watch the films and TV series on Disney+ The ritual date for Star Wars fans is back - and so are the offers and new releases The annual occasion , on 4 May , shows no sign of relenting despite nearly four decades having passed since the first film of the iconic space franchise was released .
Thousands are set to mark 'May the Fourth be with you ' this year , with brands also jumping on board to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you need to know about Star Wars Day and what is happening to celebrate it .
In pre-lockdown times fans went to great lengths to celebrate the day ( Photo : Charles McQuillan/Getty Images ) Star Wars Day , on 4 May , is the designated date die-hard fans of the franchise have chosen to mark the success of the blockbuster films and their enduring legacy .
The makers of Star Wars have built a huge fanbase since the first film was released in 1977 , with numerous new instalments and TV series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was chosen for the pun 'May the 4th be with you ' , resembling the refrain of its key characters : 'May the force be with you ' .
How to watch Star Wars on the big day Disney + UK launched on Tuesday with Star Wars , Pixar and Marvel movies ( Disney ) But those who fancy re-watching some of them are in luck as the Disney+ streaming service is showing them all .
You can sign up with a seven day free trial , and it is then £5.99 a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also making the day by releasing Star Wars : The Rise of Skywalker , the final chapter of the Skywalker saga directed by JJ Abrams and starring Carrie Fisher , Mark Hamill , Adam Driver , Daisy Ridley and others .
Marvel and Star Wars content will also be available ( Photo : Disney ) Arguably most exciting of all is the release of the series finale of animated series Star Wars : The Clone Wars .
How you can celebrate Star Wars Day With much of the world on lockdown or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Star Wars fans might have to settle for a feet-up movie day this year .
Star Wars fans typically go to town for May the fourth ( Photo : AFP via Getty Images )

Star Wars Day is always a staple date in the calendar for thousands of fans across the globe.
The annual occasion, on 4 May, shows no sign of relenting despite nearly four decades having passed since the first film of the iconic space franchise was released.
Thousands are set to mark ‘May the Fourth be with you’ this year, with brands also jumping on board to introduce dedicated offers.
Here is what you need to know about Star Wars Day and what is happening to celebrate it.
What is Star Wars Day?
Star Wars Day, on 4 May, is the designated date die-hard fans of the franchise have chosen to mark the success of the blockbuster films and their enduring legacy.
The makers of Star Wars have built a huge fanbase since the first film was released in 1977, with numerous new instalments and TV series released in recent decades.
The day was chosen for the pun ‘May the 4th be with you’, resembling the refrain of its key characters: ‘May the force be with you’.
How to watch Star Wars on the big day
Anyone celebrating Star Wars Day is likely well attuned with the contents of the films.
But those who fancy re-watching some of them are in luck as the Disney+ streaming service is showing them all. You can sign up with a seven day free trial, and it is then £5.99 a month or £59.99 a year.
Disney is also making the day by releasing Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the final chapter of the Skywalker saga directed by JJ Abrams and starring Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley and others.
Disney will also release an eight-episode documentary series about the making of Star Wars: The Mandalorian space TV series.
Arguably most exciting of all is the release of the series finale of animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
How you can celebrate Star Wars Day
With much of the world on lockdown or with stringent social distancing measures in force, Star Wars fans might have to settle for a feet-up movie day this year.
However, several companies are rolling out special offers for the day, including up to £10 slashed from the usual price of PlayStation game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Those who fancy a board game can also get the Star Wars Empire vs Rebellion Card Game for better than half price off Amazon at £3.87.
Meanwhile, Lego models of the Star Wars universe are available for £89.99 for Yoda, £54.99 for the Stormtrooper helmet, £99.99 for Kylo Ren’s Shuttle Starship and £149.99 for Millenium Falcon Starship.


inews--2020-05-02--Can I drive to exercise or walk my dog? The UK coronavirus lockdown rules on driving, explained

Can I drive to exercise or walk my dog ?
The UK coronavirus lockdown rules on driving , explained With social distancing measures tightened up and life under lockdown continuing , some people have questions about what they can still do Under government guidance , people are allowed to go out once daily for exercise - but does this include driving to a beauty spot or park to run or walk your dog ?
Can I drive to take my dog on a walk ?
The current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that there are only four reasons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Government has clarified that only essential travel should be undertaken , and that daily exercise should occur locally and close to home .
`` Stay local and use open spaces near to your home where possible – do not travel unnecessarily , '' the guidance states .
As lockdown rules continue to be enforced , The National Police Chiefs ’ Council ( NPCC ) has issued guidance for people about what they can and can not do when leaving their homes .
The current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be leaving your home : What you ’ re not allowed to do is drive for a prolonged period of time for only a brief amount of exercise , or take a short walk to something like a park bench where you sit for a long period .
Given current circumstances , you probably should not be driving to a separate location to exercise or walk your dog , but in some cases it is permitted .
In the list released by the government , it stated : “ Parks will remain open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ once a day .
The National Trust also announced that they are closing all of their gardens and parks as well due to the spread of coronavirus .
Their statement said : “ We have now closed all of our gated gardens and parks as well as our houses , cafes and shops to help restrict the spread of the coronavirus , and by the end of Tuesday 24 March , we will close all our car parks .
“ We believe it is important that people do not travel , and instead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures .
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Under government guidance, people are now allowed to go outside for more than their once daily exercise – in fact, outdoor exercise is now no longer limited. But does this include driving to a beauty spot or park to run or walk your dog?
Here’s what you should know.
Can I drive to take my dog on a walk?
Current rules being enforced by the lockdown states that there are only four reasons you should be leaving your home:
Daily exercise (which includes walking your dog)
Shopping for essentials
Travelling to and from work
To fulfil medical needs
The UK Government has now updated the daily exercise allowance, from one form of daily exercise a day to an unlimited amount of exercise each day.
This will be permitted from Wednesday 13 May, and social distancing measures will still need to be followed.
Boris Johnson said: “From this Wednesday, we want to encourage people to take more and even unlimited amounts of outdoor exercise.”
Driving to other destinations to do this exercise, which includes dog walking, is also allowed.
“You can sit in the sun in your local park, you can drive to other destinations, you can even play sports but only with members of your own household,” Johnson explained.
Are parks closed?
In the list released by the government, it stated: “Parks will remain open only for individuals and households to exercise.
“Communal spaces within parks such as playgrounds and football pitches will be closed.”
The National Trust also announced that they are closing all of their gardens and parks as well due to the spread of coronavirus.
Their statement said: “We have now closed all of our gated gardens and parks as well as our houses, cafes and shops to help restrict the spread of the coronavirus, and by the end of Tuesday 24 March, we will close all our car parks.
“We believe it is important that people do not travel, and instead stay at home and observe social distancing measures.”


inews--2020-05-02--When will hairdressers reopen? The latest on UK lockdown closures and if salons could be among first

When will hairdressers reopen? The latest on UK lockdown closures and if salons could be among first businesses to open

When will hairdressers reopen ?
The latest on UK lockdown closures and if salons could be among first businesses to open Latest on UK lockdown closures and if hairdressers could be among first businesses to reopen .
As hairdressers and barber shops remain temporarily closed , many across the UK have been getting creative with cutting their own hair at home - with some interesting results ( Photo : Shutterstock ) As hairdressers and barber shops remain temporarily closed , many across the UK have been getting creative with cutting their own hair at home - with some very interesting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to open again ?
Here ’ s what you need to know .
The Metro recently reported that senior ministers are pushing a so-called ‘ traffic light ’ system to lift the lockdown .
Under this plan , small shops could be allowed to reopen first , alongside hairdressers and nurseries .
Schools would also begin to reopen .
This would start with primary , GCSE and A Level students able to go back part-time .
However , the public would still be urged to avoid non-essential travel .
Next in the phase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pupils able to go back to school with social distancing measures in place .
Companies with fewer than 50 staff would be able to reopen and people could be allowed to take public transport while wearing face masks .
Could salons be shut for a long time ?
It depends what phase of the re-opening they are included in .
According to reports , hair and beauty salons could remain shut for six months or potentially longer , after government scientists advised that there is not a safe way for them to reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ begun to ease their lockdowns , such as Denmark , have permitted hairdressers to open in the first phase .
They can , however , draw on a second Treasury wage scheme which is for the self-employed .
Self-employed workers do n't need to apply to it , as HMRC will contact those who are eligible for the payout by mid-May .
Citizens Advice explains that “ if your income has dropped because of coronavirus , you might be able to get money from the government .
“ You could get 80 per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a maximum of £2,500 per month .
This is called the Self-employment Income Support Scheme .
How can I support my local hairdresser ?
A good way to support your local hair salon is to buy a gift voucher now that you can use there when they reopen .
Hairdressers will also be very busy when they do reopen , so if your salon does have a waiting list , then it ’ s worth putting your name down now .

Hairdressers and barber shops across the UK are reopening from July 4, amid a raft of changes to lockdown restrictions that include the reopening of museums, galleries and cinemas, plus relief for the hospitality sector, with pubs, restaurants and hotels allowed to start trading again.
Since March, hairdressers have remained temporarily closed, with many across the UK getting creative with cutting their own hair at home – with some very interesting results.
Now they are set to reopen, but with extra security measures in place. Here’s what you need to know.
When do hairdressers reopen?
Hairdressers had been named among the businesses able to reopen from July 4, to the relief of families who have been managing with DIY haircuts and shaggier locks.
This is in line with the government’s “phase three” of lockdown, in which hospitality businesses, some entertainment venues and hairdressers might be able to reopen.
The decision to reopen salons comes as part of Boris Johnsons blueprint for a gradual easing of the coronavirus lockdown in England, which saw primary schools, nurseries and shops partially reopening from 1 June.
Although it was originally thought that hairdressers could be among the first businesses to reopen, Dominic Raab revealed that they will not open until July at the earliest.
This is in line with the plans for some cafes or restaurants with outdoor space, and places or worship and socially distanced cinemas.
When Nicola Sturgeon unveiled a four-phase route map to ease Scotland out of lockdown restrictions, she said retail services including hairdressers are not expected to be allowed to open for bookings again until phase three of the plan.
What safety measures will be in place?
Hairdressers and barbers have been advised to wear protective visors when they reopen after July 4.
Other precautions are expected, such as discussing the appointment in the mirror and avoiding smalltalk during the haircut to reduce the amount of face-to-face time.
The National Hair and Beauty Federation has advised salons to be clear in their messaging to customers about the health and safety measures in place.
What about wages?
It is estimated that 60 per cent of hairdressers are freelance, making them ineligible for the government’s furlough scheme.
They can, however, draw on a second Treasury wage scheme which is for the self-employed. Self-employed workers don’t need to apply to it, as HMRC will contact those who are eligible for the payout by mid-May.
Citizens Advice explains that “if your income has dropped because of coronavirus, you might be able to get money from the government.
“You could get 80 per cent of your average profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month. This is called the Self-employment Income Support Scheme.”
How can I support my local hairdresser?
A good way to support your local hair salon is to buy a gift voucher now that you can use there when they reopen.
Hairdressers will also be very busy when they do reopen, so if your salon does have a waiting list, then it’s worth putting your name down now.
L’Oréal Professionnel, the British Beauty Council patron, has released a COVID-19 support guide to help salon owners, employees, and self-employed hair stylists who are currently out of work.
The guide includes details on the current government measures, alongside information on how to claim benefits, HR and legal advice.


inews--2020-05-02--Animal Crossing May Day maze: how to complete the New Horizons challenge, ticket location and how lo

Animal Crossing May Day maze: how to complete the New Horizons challenge, ticket location and how long the island is there

Animal Crossing May Day maze : how to complete the New Horizons challenge , ticket location and how long the @ @ @ @ @ has rolled out a new May Day Tour that lasts all week ahead of the @ @ @ @ @ May How to get the Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day update The new @ @ @ @ @ ( Image : Nintendo ) Tickets are only valid between 1 May and 7 May @ @ @ @ @ clear whether users can have multiple attempts at the maze - so this may be @ @ @ @ @ to conquer the Animal Crossing : New Horizons May Day maze The mazes are chosen @ @ @ @ @ slightly different for each user , but there are some common rules that apply throughout @ @ @ @ @ a new challenge on their hands ( Photo : Nintendo ) How to get Rover @ @ @ @ @ Crossing : New Horizons May Day maze

Housebound fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have been keeping busy lately, but their horizons are set to expand with a new update.
The game has rolled out a new May Day Tour that lasts all week ahead of the Spring celebration on Friday 8 May.
Inspired by the North American public holiday Labour Day, May Day is celebrated across Europe to mark the new season.
And this challenge is quite unlike any of the updates we have seen so far.
The feature opens up a maze to explore and there are even some prizes along the way.
How to get the Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day update
Grabbing tickets for May Day is actually very simple and completely free of charge.
First, head to Resident Services where Tom Nook will guide you to the airport.
When at the terminal, collect your tickets and select the “I’d like to fly” button and you’ll be whisked to May Day island.
Tickets are only valid between 1 May and 7 May and it is not yet clear whether users can have multiple attempts at the maze – so this may be your only chance.
How to conquer the Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day maze
Upon arrival on May Day island you will find it is only you versus a giant maze – with no tools to help.
The mazes are chosen at random so will be slightly different for each user, but there are some common rules that apply throughout.
First, you can use your shovel to dig up shrubs
Eat a piece of fruit first to bolster your strength ahead of removing a tree or smashing a rock
You can get jump over the square holes but have to walk at them in a straight line
Worn axes will only have enough strength to slash one tree.
How to get Rover’s suitcase to complete Animal Crossing: New Horizons May Day maze
You will met Rover the cat at the end of the maze – a familiar face for seasoned players of the Animal Crossing games.
He will give you an exclusive suitcase as confirmation you have completed the maze challenge, and will be posted directly to your house by the dodos when you fly back.
Ensure you pick up the bell tokens before you leave too – they could come in handy later.


inews--2020-05-02--Children and coronavirus: the NHS and WHO advice on Covid-19 symptoms in children, explained

Children and coronavirus : the NHS and WHO advice on Covid-19 symptoms in children , explained Experts have said that children typically develop less severe side-effects but are still at risk of catching and spreading coronavirus At the start of the outbreak , experts said the vast majority of infections would be concentrated among the elderly , and this remains the case .
However , a high priority alert was sent to NHS doctors warning that a small number of children diagnosed with Covid-19 may actually be suffering from a syndrome among children that may be emerging in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ display signs similar to toxic shock syndrome ( TSS ) , a severe illness associated with infections , and have blood markers in line with severe Covid-19 in children .
The alert also mentioned an atypical Kawasaki disease , a condition that mainly affects children under the age of five which ca n't be prevented , but the NHS has stressed this is rare .
However , NHS guidance says that “ they usually seem to get it less often than adults and it ’ s usually less serious ” .
Great Ormond @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children ’ s hospital , said : “ The evidence to date ( 24 April 2020 ) suggests that although children do develop Covid-19 , very few children develop severe symptoms , even if they have an underlying health condition.
” More than 22,000 people have died from the disease in hospital so far , but of those fatalities only 10 have been people under the age of 20 .
But the NHS warns viruses can make children poorly rapidly , so parents should call 111 if their child has a high temperature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning three or more coughing spells in 24 hours .
What does the World Health Organisation say ?
The verdict is similar from the World Health Organisation ( WHO ) , which says current research suggests children and adolescents are “ just as likely to become infected as any other age group and can spread the disease ” .
There have been reports of a new Covid-19-like illness in children ( Photo : Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images ) WHO official guidance adds : “ Evidence to date suggests that children and young adults are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but severe cases can still happen in these age groups.
” The WHO also warns it is “ particularly important ” that children stay away from older people and those more at risk of developing severe Covid-19 symptoms .
What has the new warning been about ?
The NHS ' high-priority alert issued to doctors containing the warning came after a reported rise of `` a multi-system inflammatory state requiring intensive care across London and also in other regions of the UK '' .
Still little is known about the new coronavirus ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Kawasaki disease include a high temperature that lasts for five days or more , often with a rash and/or swollen glands in the neck .
Children can make a full recovery within six to eight weeks if it 's diagnosed and treated promptly , but complications can develop .

Concern has grown over how children are affected by the coronavirus and any possible related conditions.
At the start of the outbreak, experts said the vast majority of infections would be concentrated among the elderly, and this remains the case.
However, a high priority alert was sent to NHS doctors warning that a small number of children diagnosed with Covid-19 may actually be suffering from a syndrome among children that may be emerging in the UK. The alert stated that children affected display signs similar to toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a severe illness associated with infections, and have blood markers in line with severe Covid-19 in children. The alert also mentioned an atypical Kawasaki disease, a condition that mainly affects children under the age of five which can’t be prevented, but the NHS has stressed this is rare.
Here, we take a look at the latest official guidelines around children and Covid-19.
Can children get coronavirus?
Children are not immune to Covid-19, with a five-year-old known to be the UK’s youngest person to catch the virus.
However, NHS guidance says that “they usually seem to get it less often than adults and it’s usually less serious”.
Great Ormond Street, the UK’s leading children’s hospital, said: “The evidence to date (24 April 2020) suggests that although children do develop Covid-19, very few children develop severe symptoms, even if they have an underlying health condition.”
More than 22,000 people have died from the disease in hospital so far, but of those fatalities only 10 have been people under the age of 20.
But the NHS warns viruses can make children poorly rapidly, so parents should call 111 if their child has a high temperature or a new and continuous cough – meaning three or more coughing spells in 24 hours.
What does the World Health Organisation say?
The verdict is similar from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which says current research suggests children and adolescents are “just as likely to become infected as any other age group and can spread the disease”.
WHO official guidance adds: “Evidence to date suggests that children and young adults are less likely to get severe disease, but severe cases can still happen in these age groups.”
The WHO also warns it is “particularly important” that children stay away from older people and those more at risk of developing severe Covid-19 symptoms.
What has the new warning been about?
Recent reports have warned of a rise in children showing symptoms similar to toxic shock syndrome and atypical Kawasaki disease, which has seen 20 children treated in intensive care, according to NHS England.
The NHS’ high-priority alert issued to doctors containing the warning came after a reported rise of “a multi-system inflammatory state requiring intensive care across London and also in other regions of the UK”.
The children had persistent fevers and severe abdominal pain and some had skin rashes, as is typical with Kawasaki disease, which is experienced by under fives.
Symptoms of Kawasaki disease include a high temperature that lasts for five days or more, often with a rash and/or swollen glands in the neck. Children can make a full recovery within six to eight weeks if it’s diagnosed and treated promptly, but complications can develop.
However, doctors at the UK Kawasaki Disease Foundation have cautioned that there is little evidence of a link between the new illness and Covid-19, and that some cases may be a misdiagnosis of Kawasaki disease.
NHS advice remains for any parents who spot the feverish symptoms of Kawasaki disease – which may be a sign of the new apparent syndrome – to call 111 straight away and see their GP as soon as possible.


inews--2020-05-02--Smoking and coronavirus: Official WHO and UK advice about smokers, after studies investigate whether

Smoking and coronavirus: Official WHO and UK advice about smokers, after studies investigate whether nicotine can prevent Covid-19

Smoking and coronavirus : Official WHO and UK advice about smokers , after studies investigate whether nicotine can prevent Covid-19 Doctors in Wales have suggested nicotine helps to fight coronavirus and that patches might 'block ' the virus from entering people 's cells While boldly counter-intuitive , last week a group of researchers from Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital in Paris said that fewer people were hospitalised with Covid-19 who were regular smokers , compared to the general population .
Its credibility is further dented when considering a second study by a group in China , which said smokers are 14 times more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contracting the virus .
The studies are not conclusive ( Photo : Getty ) But some do not believe the French study is without merit .
A second piece of analysis conducted by the Pasteur Institute in France corroborated the claims and said smokers are `` four times less likely '' to develop severe symptoms .
Both follow suggestions by doctors in Wales that it is nicotine that helps to fight coronavirus and that patches might `` block '' the virus from entering people 's cells .
The treatment option is being considered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the British Medical Journal .
For now , however , the evidence to support such ideas is relatively limited and there is no medical advice telling people to use nicotine patches in order to limit the chance of becoming infected , or to fight off the virus in such an instance .
The institute in France said while there is a theory that nicotine could be a `` protective factor '' , it added : `` One should not forget that nicotine is a drug of abuse responsible for smoking addiction .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a serious danger for health . ''
Public Health England has said smokers are at greater risk of harm : `` Smoking tobacco is known to damage the lungs and airways causing a range of severe respiratory problems .
Speaking in the Commons on 18 March , in response to questions on the subject , Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock said : `` It is abundantly clear from the research into previous coronaviruses that smoking makes the impact of a coronavirus worse.
” The BBC has also reported that government health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smoking and maintained it to be dangerous .
Authorities said it kills 75,000 people a year in the country .
The World Health Organisation has said smokers are more vulnerable and said smoking not only increases the risk of poor health , but raises the chance of transmission .
`` Smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to Covid-19 as the act of smoking means that fingers ( and possibly contaminated cigarettes ) are in contact with lips which increases the possibility of transmission of virus from hand to mouth , '' said @ @ @

A study has been made public that suggests smokers might be less susceptible to catching Covid-19 due to the drug nicotine.
While boldly counter-intuitive, last week a group of researchers from Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital in Paris said that fewer people were hospitalised with Covid-19 who were regular smokers, compared to the general population.
Given smoking has been widely proven to damage people’s respiratory health, which is what coronavirus attacks, the research defies logic.
Its credibility is further dented when considering a second study by a group in China, which said smokers are 14 times more likely to develop more severe symptoms after contracting the virus.
Early studies
But some do not believe the French study is without merit. A second piece of analysis conducted by the Pasteur Institute in France corroborated the claims and said smokers are “four times less likely” to develop severe symptoms.
Both follow suggestions by doctors in Wales that it is nicotine that helps to fight coronavirus and that patches might “block” the virus from entering people’s cells.
The treatment option is being considered by some physicians and has been published in the British Medical Journal.
For now, however, the evidence to support such ideas is relatively limited and there is no medical advice telling people to use nicotine patches in order to limit the chance of becoming infected, or to fight off the virus in such an instance.
Warnings against smoking
The institute in France said while there is a theory that nicotine could be a “protective factor”, it added: “One should not forget that nicotine is a drug of abuse responsible for smoking addiction. Smoking has severe pathological consequences and remains a serious danger for health.”
Public Health England has said smokers are at greater risk of harm: “Smoking tobacco is known to damage the lungs and airways causing a range of severe respiratory problems.
“The evidence clearly shows Covid-19 virus attacks the respiratory system, which explains why smokers are at greater risk.”
Speaking in the Commons on 18 March, in response to questions on the subject, Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock said: “It is abundantly clear from the research into previous coronaviruses that smoking makes the impact of a coronavirus worse.”
The BBC has also reported that government health officials in France have also cautioned against smoking and maintained it to be dangerous. Authorities said it kills 75,000 people a year in the country.
WHO guidelines
The World Health Organisation has said smokers are more vulnerable and said smoking not only increases the risk of poor health, but raises the chance of transmission.
“Smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to Covid-19 as the act of smoking means that fingers (and possibly contaminated cigarettes) are in contact with lips which increases the possibility of transmission of virus from hand to mouth,” said a warning.
“Smokers may also already have lung disease or reduced lung capacity which would greatly increase risk of serious illness.
“Smoking products such as water pipes often involve the sharing of mouth pieces and hoses, which could facilitate the transmission of COVID-19 in communal and social settings.
“Conditions that increase oxygen needs or reduce the ability of the body to use it properly will put patients at higher risk of serious lung conditions such as pneumonia.”


inews--2020-05-02--How to book a coronavirus test if you're a key worker: Who is eligible for testing, and where the te

How to book a coronavirus test if you're a key worker: Who is eligible for testing, and where the test centres are

How to book a coronavirus test if you 're a key worker : Who is eligible for testing , and where the test centres are 'We are making it easier , faster and simpler for any essential worker in England who needs a test to get a test' Who is eligible for the testing ?
People are eligible to apply for a test if they are experiencing symptoms and are an essential worker , aged 65 or over , or can not work from home - or if they live with someone in any of those three categories .
How @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will I be tested and will I have to drive ?
You can choose between asking to be sent a home test kit or you can book an appointment at one of more than 30 regional drive-through test sites , some of which have been set up in car parks and at airports .
What does the test involve ?
After you drive to the testing site , you should remain in your vehicle for the duration of the visit .
You will be asked whether you would like to test yourself or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administrator to carry it out .
How long do I have to wait for the results ?
Results from drive-through test sites should be sent out by text within 48 hours but it could take up to five days .
For home testing kits , results should be available within 72 hours from when the sample is collected .
What about employers of key workers ?
Are there plans to expand testing even more ?

The Government has expanded testing to millions of key workers and the people they live with if they are showing symptoms of Covid-19.
The DHSC says testing key workers would allow them to return to work if their results were negative.
Essential workers and those aged 65 or over are among those who can apply for and book a test online if they are experiencing symptoms.
Testing can be carried out at ‘drive-thru’ sites or via self-sampling kits that are posted out and returned.
Here is everything you need to know about testing for key workers:
Who is eligible for the testing?
People are eligible to apply for a test if they are experiencing symptoms and are an essential worker, aged 65 or over, or cannot work from home – or if they live with someone in any of those three categories.
The first group of designated key workers includes NHS and social care staff, police officers, teachers, social workers, undertakers, journalists, supermarket workers and those who work in food production.
Firefighters, local and national government staff and delivery drivers are also on the list.
People who live in the same household as key workers, and show symptoms, can also be tested.
Mr Hancock said: “We are making it easier, faster and simpler for any essential worker in England who needs a test to get a test.”
The scheme is part of the test, track and trace strategy to eventually ease lockdown measures.
Testing patients suspected to have the virus will remain the priority, though.
How can I apply for testing?
To apply for a test, you can enter your details on the gov.uk/coronavirus website.
You should receive an email or text on the same day, inviting you to book a test on the same website.
There is no charge for testing.
People should aim to get tested within three days of displaying the key coronavirus symptoms of a new continuous cough or a high temperature. This is when testing is most effective, according to the Government.
Where will I be tested and will I have to drive?
There are currently two options for where you can be tested.
You can choose between asking to be sent a home test kit or you can book an appointment at one of more than 30 regional drive-through test sites, some of which have been set up in car parks and at airports.
The introduction of home testing kits follows criticism that some people will not be able to drive to the test sites. Amazon will deliver the kits within 24 hours and Royal Mail will collect them the next day.
Are home test kits in short supply?
Initially the number of home kits will be limited, so the Government is encouraging people to attend one of the drive-through sites if possible.
The availability of each testing option will gradually increase. Slots are released at 8am every day.
What does the test involve?
Testing for coronavirus involves taking a swab of your nose and the back of your throat.
After you drive to the testing site, you should remain in your vehicle for the duration of the visit. You will be asked whether you would like to test yourself or whether you would like a swabbing assistant administrator to carry it out.
If you have ordered the home kit, you can do it yourself.
How long do I have to wait for the results?
Once you have been tested, the sample will be sent to a laboratory for analysis.
Three new “Lighthouse Labs”, based in Milton Keynes, Glasgow and Alderley Park in Cheshire, have been set up in three weeks to increase testing capacity.
Results from drive-through test sites should be sent out by text within 48 hours but it could take up to five days. For home testing kits, results should be available within 72 hours from when the sample is collected.
People will be given advice on any next steps that need to be taken after receiving their results.
What about employers of key workers?
Essential workers who are self-isolating can also be registered and referred for coronavirus testing by their employer.
Employers need to obtain a login for the referrals. They should email portalservicedesk@dhsc.gov.uk with two email addresses that will be used to load essential worker contact details into the employer referral portal. Once the employer’s details have been verified, they will be sent two login credentials for the portal.
Then, essential workers who have been referred will receive a text with a unique invitation code to book a test for themselves or their household members at one of the regional sites.
Are there plans to expand testing even more?
The Government wants to boost the number of drive-through testing sites, with plans to have 50 open by the end of April. The aim is to ensure that most people will not have to drive more than 45 minutes to get tested.
A network of new mobile testing units designed by Army engineers is being set up to travel to care homes, police stations and prisons where there is demand for testing.
The units can be “easily set up in under 20 minutes”, according to the Government.
Packages of satellite test kits will also be sent directly to care homes across England to enable testing of symptomatic residents.


inews--2020-05-02--When is the next bank holiday? Why the first May long weekend is a Friday - and the full list of 202

When is the next bank holiday? Why the first May long weekend is a Friday - and the full list of 2020 UK holidays

When is the next bank holiday ?
Why the first May long weekend is a Friday - and the full list of 2020 UK holidays The coronavirus lockdown restrictions mean some of this year 's bank holidays will be very different to usual For many people , bank holidays are some of the high points of the year , giving us a few bonus days off to travel down to the beach or to fly off to Prague on a whim .
That 's not to say they wo n't be welcome , though - many will be eagerly counting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time off work to recharge the batteries , even if it 's just for a daily exercise walk and a family Zoom quiz .
Here are all the dates you need to know , and why 2020 's bank holidays are following a slightly different pattern to usual .
When is the next bank holiday ?
One of our two May bank holidays , the early one , known as May Day , was moved by the Government to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day , or Victory Day in Europe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 1945 when the Nazis surrendered to the Allies in the Second World War .
This was meant to ensure that the long weekend would coincide with the extended 75th anniversary celebrations of the surrender of Nazi Germany , which ended the Second World War in Europe .
As part of the VE Day commemorations , more than 20,000 pubs were going to encourage drinkers to toast the heroes of the war , while churches were set to take part in a Ringing Out For Peace .
However , like all other mass @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes , all public VE Day events have now been cancelled - so all commemorations will have to be kept indoors .
In total , there are six days in 2020 for those living in England , Scotland , Wales , and Northern Ireland , though some nations have additional holidays .
Here is a list of 2020 's bank holidays : As ever , there are various other key dates to remember in 2020 .
None provide paid , free time off work but all are important nonetheless .
Other dates for @ @ @

For many people, bank holidays are some of the high points of the year, giving us a few bonus days off to travel down to the beach or to fly off to Prague on a whim.
However, like everything else, the coronavirus outbreak and ensuing lockdown restrictions mean that the majority of the nation’s long weekends have proved very different so far this year.
That’s not to say they aren’t welcome, though – many will be eagerly counting down the days to get some precious time off work to recharge the batteries, even if they still can’t do absolutely everything they want to.
Here are all the dates you need to know, and why 2020’s bank holidays have followed a slightly different pattern to usual.
When is the next bank holiday?
This year, the next bank holiday for England, Wales and Northern Ireland falls on Monday 31 August – it always coincides with the final Monday of the month.
Therefore last year’s day off was on Monday 26 August, and the 2021 bank holiday falls on Monday 30 August.
Both of May’s long weekends fell during a time when lockdown measures were more universally stringent in the UK, as did the two Easter bank holidays.
However, not only are there far more options available now (except for those people subject to local lockdown rules), there is the added bonus of 31 August coinciding with the final day of the Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
Why was the first May bank holiday moved to a Friday?
One of our two May bank holidays, the early one, known as May Day, was moved by the Government to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory Day in Europe.
This was meant to ensure that the long weekend would coincide with the extended 75th anniversary celebrations marking the surrender of Nazi Germany, which ended the Second World War in Europe.
As part of the VE Day commemorations, more than 20,000 pubs were going to encourage drinkers to toast the heroes of the war, while churches were set to take part in a Ringing Out For Peace.
However, like all other mass gatherings and general activities involving leaving our homes, all public VE Day events were cancelled – so all commemorations had to be kept indoors.
Here is a list of 2020’s bank holidays
In total, there are six days in 2020 for those living in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, though some nations have additional holidays.
New Year’s Day: Wednesday 1 January
New Year’s Holiday: Thursday 2 January (Scotland only)
St Patrick’s Day: Tuesday 17 March (Northern Ireland only)
Good Friday: Friday 10 April
Easter Monday: Monday 13 April (England, Wales and Northern Ireland only)
Early May bank holiday: Friday 8 May
Spring bank holiday: Monday 25 May
Battle of the Boyne (substitute day): Monday 13 July (Northern Ireland only)
Summer bank holiday: Monday 3 August (Scotland only)
Summer bank holiday: Monday 31 August (England, Wales and Northern Ireland only)
St Andrew’s Day: Monday 30 November (Scotland only)
Christmas Day: Friday 25 December
Boxing Day (substitute day): Monday 28 December
As ever, there are various other key dates to remember in 2020. None provide paid, free time off work but all carry importance nonetheless.
Other dates for your diary:


inews--2020-05-02--Coronavirus testing target was mocked but Matt Hancock’s triumph is also a victory for Cabinet’s dov

Coronavirus testing target was mocked but Matt Hancock’s triumph is also a victory for Cabinet’s doves

Coronavirus testing target was mocked but Matt Hancock ’ s triumph is also a victory for Cabinet ’ s doves The strategy implies no full return to normality until a vaccine exists This was supposed to be the week that the Health Secretary found himself the butt of the joke .
His target of 100,000 tests by the end of the month had been deemed badly judged and become the subject of sniping from colleagues , with one Downing Street source describing it as “ arbitrary ” .
Instead , Matt Hancock has smashed through his target – with more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mass increase in UK testing capability means he is on the receiving end of compliments rather than vitriol .
In the build-up to Boris Johnson ’ s return to work , there had been a hope among those ministers pushing for a quick easing of the lockdown that the Prime Minister would pick their side ahead of a review next week .
There was even speculation that some restrictions could be relaxed this week .
While Johnson ’ s return has brought energy back to government ( and people – with the physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got back to his desk ) , he has also brought with him a new sense of cautiousness .
When the Prime Minister declared on Thursday that the UK had passed the peak of coronavirus infections , it was quickly followed by a warning that any return to normal would be a gradual process .
Boris Johnson declares the country is over the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic The big hope in government is still for either a successful clinical treatment for coronavirus or a vaccine .
While the chances of a vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer Patrick Vallance , the current strategy implies there will be no full return to normality until it exists .
In a bid to prepare for a potential breakthrough , the Government is working on building up capacity for mass-producing a vaccine .
This is viewed to be almost as great a challenge as coming up with the vaccine in the first place .
The new normal rests on keeping the rate of infection below 1.0 .
This , in itself , is a win for the ministers pushing for caution on lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infection estimated to be somewhere between 0.6 and 0.9 , there is little room for any significant easing of lockdown .
The hope in government is that through prolonged social distancing this number will go down even further .
The lower the rate of infection , the more options for easing .
Key to all of this , however , will be a test and trace operation – attempting to replicate the approach in South Korea .
Hancock ’ s 100,000 testing target may have been described as “ arbitrary ” , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is viewed as critical for the months ahead .
This is because testing will be key to contact tracing .
Building up a competent test and trace operation will not be easy .
First , it will rely in part on a phone app and government IT experiments have a history of backfiring .
In the coming weeks , parts of test and trace are due to be piloted on island communities .
This , along with a new Office for National Statistics data mission for mass testing to provide the Government with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the groups worst affected , is viewed as key to guiding the route out .
This weekend , the Prime Minister will examine proposals from different departments on what can be relaxed and when .
No one now expects a quick – or even medium-term – return to business as usual .
The Treasury has been working on various options , as has the Business Secretary , that one insider describes as “ very baby steps ” .
Key to this is how to bring social distancing practices into work places .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on making more non-Covid related NHS treatments available again – the latest being IVF .
Rather than Johnson announcing big changes to the current restrictions next week , government insiders point to the fact that there is a certain amount of flex in the current guidelines .
People are told to work from home only if their job allows it .
With many fast food chains opting to close and offices instructing employees to work remotely , there is room for companies to reconfigure .
Any changes will be focused on getting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This is , in part , because the economic cost of lockdown is so great that it requires urgent attention to improve the outlook .
But it ’ s also because the biggest surprise in government is the sheer amount of public support for lockdown .
NHS workers in PPE attend to a patient in hospital ( Photo : Getty ) At Cabinet this week , the party ’ s election strategist , Isaac Levido , gave a presentation on polling on public attitudes to the lockdown .
Assembled ministers were taken aback @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so scared over the threat of coronavirus that huge swathes would think twice about sending their children back to school if they reopened .
One government figure summarises the findings as : “ If social distancing was relaxed , there would still be social distancing.
” While the Prime Minister is treading with caution on lockdown easing , one big factor in the current route is public support .
The view in No 10 remains that it would be foolish to go against the grain on public opinion and ease lockdown .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accelerated return to normality haven ’ t given up .
Instead , there is a realisation that before this can happen , public opinion needs to move .

This was supposed to be the week that the Health Secretary found himself the butt of the joke. His target of 100,000 tests by the end of the month had been deemed badly judged and become the subject of sniping from colleagues, with one Downing Street source describing it as “arbitrary”. Instead, Matt Hancock has smashed through his target – with more than 20,000 tests to spare. This mass increase in UK testing capability means he is on the receiving end of compliments rather than vitriol.
But this isn’t the main reason Hancock is on a high. That relates to the exit strategy. As the Prime Minister ends his first week back following hospitalisation over coronavirus, it’s the doves of the Cabinet – led by Hancock – who have won the first lockdown battle.
In the build-up to Boris Johnson’s return to work, there had been a hope among those ministers pushing for a quick easing of the lockdown that the Prime Minister would pick their side ahead of a review next week. There was even speculation that some restrictions could be relaxed this week.
While Johnson’s return has brought energy back to government (and people – with the physical attendance of staff up since the boss got back to his desk), he has also brought with him a new sense of cautiousness. When the Prime Minister declared on Thursday that the UK had passed the peak of coronavirus infections, it was quickly followed by a warning that any return to normal would be a gradual process.
The big hope in government is still for either a successful clinical treatment for coronavirus or a vaccine. While the chances of a vaccine have been played down by chief scientific officer Patrick Vallance, the current strategy implies there will be no full return to normality until it exists. In a bid to prepare for a potential breakthrough, the Government is working on building up capacity for mass-producing a vaccine. This is viewed to be almost as great a challenge as coming up with the vaccine in the first place.
The new normal rests on keeping the rate of infection below 1.0. This, in itself, is a win for the ministers pushing for caution on lockdown easing. With the current rate of infection estimated to be somewhere between 0.6 and 0.9, there is little room for any significant easing of lockdown. The hope in government is that through prolonged social distancing this number will go down even further. The lower the rate of infection, the more options for easing.
Key to all of this, however, will be a test and trace operation – attempting to replicate the approach in South Korea. Hancock’s 100,000 testing target may have been described as “arbitrary”, but the ability to increase the testing capability is viewed as critical for the months ahead. This is because testing will be key to contact tracing.
Building up a competent test and trace operation will not be easy. First, it will rely in part on a phone app and government IT experiments have a history of backfiring. In the coming weeks, parts of test and trace are due to be piloted on island communities. This, along with a new Office for National Statistics data mission for mass testing to provide the Government with regular data on Covid case numbers and the groups worst affected, is viewed as key to guiding the route out.
This weekend, the Prime Minister will examine proposals from different departments on what can be relaxed and when. No one now expects a quick – or even medium-term – return to business as usual. The Treasury has been working on various options, as has the Business Secretary, that one insider describes as “very baby steps”. Key to this is how to bring social distancing practices into work places. Meanwhile, the Department of Health is working on making more non-Covid related NHS treatments available again – the latest being IVF.
Rather than Johnson announcing big changes to the current restrictions next week, government insiders point to the fact that there is a certain amount of flex in the current guidelines. People are told to work from home only if their job allows it. With many fast food chains opting to close and offices instructing employees to work remotely, there is room for companies to reconfigure.
Any changes will be focused on getting the economy moving rather than people socialising. This is, in part, because the economic cost of lockdown is so great that it requires urgent attention to improve the outlook. But it’s also because the biggest surprise in government is the sheer amount of public support for lockdown.
At Cabinet this week, the party’s election strategist, Isaac Levido, gave a presentation on polling on public attitudes to the lockdown. Assembled ministers were taken aback by the findings that suggested people were so scared over the threat of coronavirus that huge swathes would think twice about sending their children back to school if they reopened. One government figure summarises the findings as: “If social distancing was relaxed, there would still be social distancing.”
While the Prime Minister is treading with caution on lockdown easing, one big factor in the current route is public support. The view in No 10 remains that it would be foolish to go against the grain on public opinion and ease lockdown. But those ministers who are agitating for an accelerated return to normality haven’t given up. Instead, there is a realisation that before this can happen, public opinion needs to move.
Katy Balls is deputy political editor at The Spectator magazine


inews--2020-05-02--Michael is non-verbal, so caring for him when he developed coronavirus was a challenge

Michael is non-verbal , so caring for him when he developed coronavirus was a challenge In hospital , he would n't eat or drink , but his support team were allowed in to help him recover Even though he can ’ t communicate verbally , on a good day the people who work with Michael* , who is 36 , non-verbal and has profound and multiple learning disabilities , can understand most of his needs .
This is a core skill in our person-centred approach to care at Norwood , the charity that supports him .
So when Michael seemed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around Easter time , there were immediate concerns , and the staff in the residence he lives in , Woodcock Dell in Harrow , raised them .
It turned out that Michael was showing symptoms of coronavirus and he was swiftly admitted to hospital .
Within a short period of time there , it became clear that Michael was not only sick from the virus ; he was also barely eating or drinking .
The situation was becoming critical and was not helped by the fact that this young man , who had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suddenly facing the battle of his life all by himself .
The team at Norwood realised that something had to be done .
One member of staff advocated on Michael ’ s behalf with the hospital team .
Despite some initial reservations , eventually we were able to explain how we could help and , in the end , the hospital agreed that , due to the unique circumstances , his team could provide one-to-one support if all the safety procedures were adhered to .
Luckily , we have a good supply of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did was to go to Woodcock Dell to find out what Michael might need .
The team there told us that there was a particular red squeezy ball that Michael is attached to and which seems to give him a sense of security .
So we took that with us to the hospital .
This would prove useful because we were not familiar faces to Michael .
Luckily , as soon as he saw this ball , his face lit up and he instantly started playing with it .
This gave us the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
That night he finished his dinner and followed this up by eating breakfast the next day .
Then , another member of the Norwood team spent the next four days sitting with Michael in the hospital .
He would engage him in various activities and just be there as a reassuring presence .
Slowly , Michael ’ s spirits started to rise and his condition began to improve .
Norwood ’ s chief executive , Dr Beverley Jacobson , was quick to praise her team for the “ professionalism and compassion ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tribute came from Michael ’ s mother , who is at risk herself .
'We are so full of gratitude' “ Thank you to all the staff at Woodcock Dell , whose contribution can not be underestimated .
And to those who put themselves in a very frightening situation for our son – we are all so full of gratitude I can ’ t find the words to adequately convey this to you .
For Aaron to sit with Michael for days was just amazing .
He was such a help to us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nurses and keeping us informed during such a worrying time.
” *Not his real name

Even though he can’t communicate verbally, on a good day the people who work with Michael*, who is 36, non-verbal and has profound and multiple learning disabilities, can understand most of his needs. This is a core skill in our person-centred approach to care at Norwood, the charity that supports him. So when Michael seemed in low spirits and had a fever around Easter time, there were immediate concerns, and the staff in the residence he lives in, Woodcock Dell in Harrow, raised them.
It turned out that Michael was showing symptoms of coronavirus and he was swiftly admitted to hospital. Within a short period of time there, it became clear that Michael was not only sick from the virus; he was also barely eating or drinking. The situation was becoming critical and was not helped by the fact that this young man, who had become accustomed to 24/7 care, was suddenly facing the battle of his life all by himself.
The team at Norwood realised that something had to be done. One member of staff advocated on Michael’s behalf with the hospital team. Despite some initial reservations, eventually we were able to explain how we could help and, in the end, the hospital agreed that, due to the unique circumstances, his team could provide one-to-one support if all the safety procedures were adhered to.
Luckily, we have a good supply of PPE, so the first thing we did was to go to Woodcock Dell to find out what Michael might need. The team there told us that there was a particular red squeezy ball that Michael is attached to and which seems to give him a sense of security. So we took that with us to the hospital.
Giving Michael something that felt familiar
This would prove useful because we were not familiar faces to Michael. Luckily, as soon as he saw this ball, his face lit up and he instantly started playing with it. This gave us the opportunity to get him to eat something. That night he finished his dinner and followed this up by eating breakfast the next day.
Then, another member of the Norwood team spent the next four days sitting with Michael in the hospital. He would engage him in various activities and just be there as a reassuring presence. Slowly, Michael’s spirits started to rise and his condition began to improve.
On Wednesday last week, Michael was discharged from the hospital and went home to Woodcock Dell.
Norwood’s chief executive, Dr Beverley Jacobson, was quick to praise her team for the “professionalism and compassion” they had shown. But the ultimate tribute came from Michael’s mother, who is at risk herself.
‘We are so full of gratitude’
“Thank you to all the staff at Woodcock Dell, whose contribution cannot be underestimated. And to those who put themselves in a very frightening situation for our son – we are all so full of gratitude I can’t find the words to adequately convey this to you. For Aaron to sit with Michael for days was just amazing. He was such a help to us all, liaising with the doctors and nurses and keeping us informed during such a worrying time.” *Not his real name
Linda Gloria is head of quality at Norwood, a charity supporting families in crisis and adults with learning disabilities and autism


inews--2020-05-02--What's on TV tonight: The Rolling Stones team up with Muddy Waters at The Checkerboard Lounge

What 's on TV tonight : The Rolling Stones team up with Muddy Waters at The Checkerboard Lounge Also Michael Portillo continues his Great Asian Railway Journey and BBC Four premieres Norwegian drama State of Happiness Pick of the day : Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones – Live at The Checkerboard Lounge Enjoyed the Stones ’ self-isolating rendition of “ You Can ’ t Always Get What You Want ” ( with Charlie Watts on , er , percussion ) ?
Long influenced by Chicago blues , the band paid a visit to Buddy Guy ’ s club , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US tour to see Muddy Waters perform , shortly after joining the blues legend on stage for this set .
Michael Portillo is presumably one person who might appreciate the change of pace to stay in one place during lockdown , but here he is continuing his latest train trip across South East Asia .
This week he crosses the former demilitarised zone that once separated North from South Vietnam , and visits a former Soviet factory that once supplied military uniforms to the Viet Cong , but which now ( well , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the United States Olympic team .
One of the more surreal episodes of the coronavirus crisis has been Holby City ’ s donation of working ventilators to NHS Nightingale hospital in London – although quite why Casualty ’ s sister drama had them in the first place remains a mystery .
Anyway , the pre-Covid episodes continue with the case of a troubled teenager who has injured her hand by punching a car door .
The first of several films that will tell the story of the celebrations on 8 May 1945 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World War in Europe , this is told through eyewitness accounts and cine films .
Rarely seen amateur footage captures gatherings in central London , village life in Chapeltown on the outskirts of Sheffield and reaction in Tyne and Wear .
After Twin , we ’ re staying in Norway with BBC Four ’ s new Saturday-night subtitled drama , although reeling back in time to the late 60s , when multinational oil companies were scouring the North Sea for oil deposits and , not finding any , pulling out .
That is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ folds the story of Norway ’ s nascent oil industry into various family dramas concerning the locals in Stavanger .
A war correspondent for Vogue magazine might seem an unlikely assignment , but American model-turned-photographer Lee Miller made the role her own , covering the London Blitz , the liberation of Paris and the concentration camps – as well as taking that famous self-portrait of herself taking a wash in Hitler ’ s bath ( she happened to be squatting in the Führer ’ s abandoned Munich apartment at the time ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ war from ( undiagnosed ) PDST .
This documentary follows her apprenticeship in the 30s under surrealist Man Ray through to her later rather surprising incarnation as a gourmet cook , refusing all the while to play second fiddle to the men in her life .

Pick of the day: Muddy Waters and The Rolling Stones – Live at The Checkerboard Lounge
6pm, Sky Arts
Enjoyed the Stones’ self-isolating rendition of “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” (with Charlie Watts on, er, percussion)? Long influenced by Chicago blues, the band paid a visit to Buddy Guy’s club, The Checkerboard Lounge, during their 1981 US tour to see Muddy Waters perform, shortly after joining the blues legend on stage for this set.
Great Asian Railway Journeys
7.30pm, BBC Two
Michael Portillo is presumably one person who might appreciate the change of pace to stay in one place during lockdown, but here he is continuing his latest train trip across South East Asia. This week he crosses the former demilitarised zone that once separated North from South Vietnam, and visits a former Soviet factory that once supplied military uniforms to the Viet Cong, but which now (well, when this was filmed) makes sportswear for the United States Olympic team.
Casualty
7.40pm, BBC One
One of the more surreal episodes of the coronavirus crisis has been Holby City’s donation of working ventilators to NHS Nightingale hospital in London – although quite why Casualty’s sister drama had them in the first place remains a mystery. Anyway, the pre-Covid episodes continue with the case of a troubled teenager who has injured her hand by punching a car door.
VE Day: The Lost Films
8.30pm, Channel 5
The first of several films that will tell the story of the celebrations on 8 May 1945, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe, this is told through eyewitness accounts and cine films. Rarely seen amateur footage captures gatherings in central London, village life in Chapeltown on the outskirts of Sheffield and reaction in Tyne and Wear.
Read More The ten best TV shows to watch this week, from Isolation Stories to The A Word
State of Happiness
9pm, BBC Four
After Twin, we’re staying in Norway with BBC Four’s new Saturday-night subtitled drama, although reeling back in time to the late 60s, when multinational oil companies were scouring the North Sea for oil deposits and, not finding any, pulling out. That is the setting for this excellent drama that folds the story of Norway’s nascent oil industry into various family dramas concerning the locals in Stavanger.
Lee Miller – A Life on the Front Line
10.30pm, BBC Two
A war correspondent for Vogue magazine might seem an unlikely assignment, but American model-turned-photographer Lee Miller made the role her own, covering the London Blitz, the liberation of Paris and the concentration camps – as well as taking that famous self-portrait of herself taking a wash in Hitler’s bath (she happened to be squatting in the Führer’s abandoned Munich apartment at the time). Not surprisingly, she suffered after the war from (undiagnosed) PDST. This documentary follows her apprenticeship in the 30s under surrealist Man Ray through to her later rather surprising incarnation as a gourmet cook, refusing all the while to play second fiddle to the men in her life.


inews--2020-05-02--NHS staff are 'breaking down' on the frontline, a Labour doctor has warned

NHS staff are 'breaking down ' on the frontline , a Labour doctor has warned Shadow mental health minister and A & E doctor Rosena Allin-Khan .
said their mental health must be made a priority Stressed NHS staff are `` breaking down '' on the frontline as they tackle the coronavirus crisis , Labour has warned .
Shadow mental health minister Rosena Allin-Khan said their mental health must be made a priority and is seeking assurances that medics are getting the support they need .
The A & E doctor , who wrote to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to patients and loved ones is affecting NHS workers .
She added that a lack of PPE , an increased workload and witnessing more patients die are taking their toll .
Dr Allin-Khan asked the Government to reveal up-to-date information on suicide numbers , and asked Health Secretary Matt Hancock to explain what mental health support is and will be in place for NHS staff on the frontline .
`` From a fear of spreading the virus to patients and loved ones , a lack of PPE , an increased workload owing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , to being redeployed to ICUs and witnessing more patients die - staff are experiencing greater pressure , which is inevitably taking its toll on their mental health .
`` At this time of crisis , staff mental health must be a priority now .
It simply can not be an afterthought once the acute stage of the crisis is over . ''
There is a need for 'talking therapies' Dr Allin-Khan also said the need for talking therapies is `` now more important than ever '' , but also urged the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) support is in place once the acute stage is over .
She said it was `` clear '' from conversations with colleagues and unions that there is a `` rise in suicides , self-harm and suicidal ideation among frontline NHS and care staff '' .
NHS frontline workers at the Nightingale Hospital in London 's east end ( Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images ) The Dr added : `` It is vital that in order to tackle this , there is real-time data to understand where particular pinch points may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ directed . ''
She said : `` We have a range of services available to staff , including the launch last month of a mental health hotline .
`` Anyone struggling should come forward to a colleague , their occupational health team or the helpline so that they can get the help and support they need . ''

Stressed NHS staff are “breaking down” on the frontline as they tackle the coronavirus crisis, Labour has warned.
Shadow mental health minister Rosena Allin-Khan said their mental health must be made a priority and is seeking assurances that medics are getting the support they need.
The A&E doctor, who wrote to the Health Secretary Matt Hancock, said the fear of spreading Covid-19 to patients and loved ones is affecting NHS workers.
She added that a lack of PPE, an increased workload and witnessing more patients die are taking their toll.
Dr Allin-Khan asked the Government to reveal up-to-date information on suicide numbers, and asked Health Secretary Matt Hancock to explain what mental health support is and will be in place for NHS staff on the frontline.
She wrote: “Increasingly, NHS staff are breaking down – I see it first-hand working shifts.
“From a fear of spreading the virus to patients and loved ones, a lack of PPE, an increased workload owing to the number of cases and staff absences, to being redeployed to ICUs and witnessing more patients die – staff are experiencing greater pressure, which is inevitably taking its toll on their mental health.
“At this time of crisis, staff mental health must be a priority now. It simply cannot be an afterthought once the acute stage of the crisis is over.”
There is a need for ‘talking therapies’
Dr Allin-Khan also said the need for talking therapies is “now more important than ever”, but also urged the Government to ensure post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) support is in place once the acute stage is over.
She said it was “clear” from conversations with colleagues and unions that there is a “rise in suicides, self-harm and suicidal ideation among frontline NHS and care staff”.
The Dr added: “It is vital that in order to tackle this, there is real-time data to understand where particular pinch points may be and where resources need to be directed.”
‘Top priority’
A Department of Health and Social Care spokeswoman said providing support for NHS staff was a “top priority”.
She said: “We have a range of services available to staff, including the launch last month of a mental health hotline.
It also other services ranging from practical and financial assistance through to specialist bereavement and psychological support.
“Anyone struggling should come forward to a colleague, their occupational health team or the helpline so that they can get the help and support they need.”


inews--2020-05-02--We 'don't have enough information yet' on immunity, a senior medic has warned

We 'do n't have enough information yet ' on immunity , a senior medic has warned Deputy chief medical officer for England Dr Jenny Harries said signs of immunity vary from patient to patient Dr Jenny Harries answered the question during the Downing Street briefing ( Photo by Pippa FOWLES / 10 Downing Street / AFP ) / XGTY / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT `` AFP PHOTO / 10 DOWNING STREET / PIPPA FOWLES '' - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ( Photo by PIPPA FOWLES/10 Downing Street/AFP via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough information yet ' to know whether people can catch coronavirus more than once , according to senior Government officials .
Dr Harries replied : `` The WHO ( World Health Organisation ) position is very similar to the one we would have , which basically says we actually do n't have enough information yet to be very clear on the immune status . ''
She said doctors would expect people to have some immunity about a week and a half after being ill , although signs of immunity vary from patient to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We know that some people will have different status .
Encouraging findings have been coming from South Korea ( Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images ) '' We would normally expect to see some sign of immunity about 10-12 days after an infection , and then a very consistent pattern about 28 days . ''
`` There 's sometimes a delay in different individuals and we need to study this really carefully as we go forward .
`` Our testing policy and the development of new antibody tests will help us do that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK 's testing coordinator said it was `` encouraging '' that evidence from South Korea suggested people were developing immunity to the disease .
But the country 's Central Clinical Committee for Emerging Disease Control announced that the cases of allegedly reinfected people was due to a testing fault , and not a short-lived immunity .
`` I think people have said before in these briefings that it would be very surprising if there was no immunity after infection , but at the moment the science is still not precise about how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it lasts . ''

We “don’t have enough information yet” to know whether people can catch coronavirus more than once, according to senior Government officials.
Ashley from Yorkshire, a member of the public, asked deputy chief medical officer for England, Dr Jenny Harries, if those who have had the virus can catch it again at Saturday’s Downing Street briefing.
Dr Harries replied: “The WHO (World Health Organisation) position is very similar to the one we would have, which basically says we actually don’t have enough information yet to be very clear on the immune status.”
She said doctors would expect people to have some immunity about a week and a half after being ill, although signs of immunity vary from patient to patient,
The doctor added: “We know that some people will have different status.
“We would normally expect to see some sign of immunity about 10-12 days after an infection, and then a very consistent pattern about 28 days.”
“There’s sometimes a delay in different individuals and we need to study this really carefully as we go forward.
“Our testing policy and the development of new antibody tests will help us do that.”
‘Encouraging’ evidence
Her comments come a day after the UK’s testing coordinator said it was “encouraging” that evidence from South Korea suggested people were developing immunity to the disease.
Almost 300 cases in South Korea emerged of people who had seemingly contracted Covid-19 a second time.
But the country’s Central Clinical Committee for Emerging Disease Control announced that the cases of allegedly reinfected people was due to a testing fault, and not a short-lived immunity.
Professor John Newton told Friday’s daily briefing: “It is obviously promising.
“I think people have said before in these briefings that it would be very surprising if there was no immunity after infection, but at the moment the science is still not precise about how much immunity you get and how long it lasts.”


inews--2020-05-02--Coronavirus latest: Government announces £76million package for most vulnerable

Homelessness expert Dame Louise Casey will lead a task force to ensure vulnerable people will get the support they need .
The Government has launched a task force to stop rough sleepers returning to the streets after the Coronavirus crisis and reveals 90 percent have been housed in the last month .
More than 5,400 rough sleepers , who are vulnerable to Coronavirus , known to councils have been offered safe accommodation in just under a month .
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick made the announcement at today ’ s Coronavirus briefing , saying : “ This country is now viewed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the most intensive and successful approaches to protecting rough sleepers during the pandemic .
This was the right thing to do .
“ In this role , [ Dame Louise ] will oversee our national effort to ensure that the thousands of rough sleepers now in safer accommodation can continue to receive the physical and the mental health support that they need while they self isolate during th pandemic .
“ And she will work hand in hand with councils and with other groups across the country to plan how we can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can move into the long term sustainable and safe accommodation that they deserve once the pandemic is over .
We ’ re determined that as few people as possible will return to life on the streets.
” Dame Louise Casey , seen here in 2016 , will spearhead the initiative ( Photo by John Stillwell - WPA Pool/Getty Images ) Mr Jenrick added the Government will also work with charities to ensure there are more safe spaces and accommodation for survivors , and recruitment for councillors .
He said : “ For some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] measures involve sacrifices that none of us would wish anyone to bare .
For victims of domestic abuse it means being trapped in a nightmare .
“ The true evil of domestic abuse is that it leaves vulnerable people , including children , living in fear in the very place where they should feel most safe and secure - inside their own home .
“ Though domestic violence can eave physical marks , the true extent of the inflicted pain is much deeper than those marks , it can be invisible , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for some will never heal and which can even pass to the next generation whose young eyes see things that they never should , and hear things none of us would wish our children to witness .
“ As a father of three girls , I can not even imagine women and young children being put in this situation but they are and we must be alive to the reality of what is happening in all too many homes across the country .
”

The Government has launched a task force to stop rough sleepers returning to the streets after the Coronavirus crisis and reveals 90 percent have been housed in the last month.
More than 5,400 rough sleepers, who are vulnerable to Coronavirus, known to councils have been offered safe accommodation in just under a month.
Former homelessness tsar Dame Louise Casey, who was also deputy director of housing charity Shelter, has been appointed to lead the initiative.
She will also ensure rough sleepers who have been housed receive the support they need while self isolating.
This comes as the Government announced a £76million package for vulnerable domestic abuse victims.
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick made the announcement at today’s Coronavirus briefing, saying: “This country is now viewed around the world as having taken one of the most intensive and successful approaches to protecting rough sleepers during the pandemic. This was the right thing to do.
“In this role, [Dame Louise] will oversee our national effort to ensure that the thousands of rough sleepers now in safer accommodation can continue to receive the physical and the mental health support that they need while they self isolate during th pandemic.
“And she will work hand in hand with councils and with other groups across the country to plan how we can ensure that as many people as possible can move into the long term sustainable and safe accommodation that they deserve once the pandemic is over. We’re determined that as few people as possible will return to life on the streets.”
The housing secretary also announced 621 new deaths in the past 24 hours, and confirmed 105,000 tests took place.
‘Defend the rights of women’
Mr Jenrick also shared a £76million package to support domestic abuse victims during the pandemic.
He said we must: “Defend the rights of those women, and those children, wherever we can”.
Mr Jenrick added the Government will also work with charities to ensure there are more safe spaces and accommodation for survivors, and recruitment for councillors.
This includes working with refuge charities to house victims in local hotels, where there are capacity issues.
It comes after charities reported a surge in domestic abuse cases, with calls to a national helpline rising by 49% in the weeks after lockdown.
He said: “For some in our society, [social distancing] measures involve sacrifices that none of us would wish anyone to bare. For victims of domestic abuse it means being trapped in a nightmare.
“The true evil of domestic abuse is that it leaves vulnerable people, including children, living in fear in the very place where they should feel most safe and secure – inside their own home.
“Though domestic violence can eave physical marks, the true extent of the inflicted pain is much deeper than those marks, it can be invisible, these are emotional scars and scars that for some will never heal and which can even pass to the next generation whose young eyes see things that they never should, and hear things none of us would wish our children to witness.
“As a father of three girls, I cannot even imagine women and young children being put in this situation but they are and we must be alive to the reality of what is happening in all too many homes across the country.”
He added: “No victim of domestic violence ha to make the unbearable choice between staying somewhere that they know is unsafe or becoming homeless.”


inews--2020-05-02--Coronavirus in the UK: Drinkers found 'hiding in cupboards' as police raid pub flouting lockdown rul

Coronavirus in the UK: Drinkers found 'hiding in cupboards' as police raid pub flouting lockdown rules in Sheffield

Coronavirus in the UK : Drinkers found 'hiding in cupboards ' as police raid pub flouting lockdown rules in Sheffield Officers arrived at The Pitsmoor in Sheffield after being tipped off by members of the public that it was still serving customers Drinkers were found by police “ hiding in the cupboards ” of a pub that continued to serve drinks to customers despite the Government-ordered closure of public establishments .
Officers arrived at The Pitsmoor in Sheffield on 24 April after being tipped off by members of the community to find it still operating in breach of current social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearby boozer , the Staffordshire Arms in Burngreave , was also ordered to close by police and served a prohibition notice after it was found to be flouting lockdown restrictions by continuing to trade .
“ On Friday night , officers attended the premises and found a number of people hiding in cupboards , the pub was clearly still open for business , ” John O ’ Malley , liquor licensing manager at South Yorkshire Police , said in a statement .
“ What makes this more significant , is that the license @ @ @ @ @ @ @ notice under the legislation for another premise , The Staffordshire Arms on Sorby Street .
“ Licenses for both venues are now under review by ourselves and Sheffield City Council , so there could be long-term implications for these businesses.
” He said : “ In one instance there was no-one in the public house at all and in the other instance the only people in the public house were my son and some of his friends .
“ They were upstairs in the private quarters , no money was taken for any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these pubs were at the time open to the public.
” '' These restrictions are in place to protect everyone from the spread of coronavirus , ” Councillor Bob Johnson , cabinet member for transport and development at Sheffield City Council , commented in response to the police action .
`` Hundreds of people are still dying in the UK amidst this pandemic and whilst I am heartened by the sacrifices the vast majority of individuals and responsible businesses are making during this lockdown period , it seems some appear to believe they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so risk spreading the virus.
” The UK is approaching its seventh week of social distancing restrictions following the Government announcement that the measures would be kept in place for another three weeks at the very least .
As of yet , it is unclear whether the lockdown will be extended or if some measures will be slowly lifted .
However , reports have indicated that public establishments such as restaurants , pubs and theatres will remain closed for far longer .

Drinkers were found by police “hiding in the cupboards” of a pub that continued to serve drinks to customers despite the Government-ordered closure of public establishments.
Officers arrived at The Pitsmoor in Sheffield on 24 April after being tipped off by members of the community to find it still operating in breach of current social distancing laws enforced since March.
Another nearby boozer, the Staffordshire Arms in Burngreave, was also ordered to close by police and served a prohibition notice after it was found to be flouting lockdown restrictions by continuing to trade.
“On Friday night, officers attended the premises and found a number of people hiding in cupboards, the pub was clearly still open for business,”John O’Malley, liquor licensing manager at South Yorkshire Police, said in a statement.
“What makes this more significant, is that the license holder has already been served a prohibition notice under the legislation for another premise, The Staffordshire Arms on Sorby Street.
“Licenses for both venues are now under review by ourselves and Sheffield City Council, so there could be long-term implications for these businesses.”
‘Wildly inaccurate’
Paul Greasby, the landlord of the two pubs, told the Sheffield Star that the claims were “wildly inaccurate”.
He said: “In one instance there was no-one in the public house at all and in the other instance the only people in the public house were my son and some of his friends.
“They were upstairs in the private quarters, no money was taken for any drinks in either instance. Neither of these pubs were at the time open to the public.”
“These restrictions are in place to protect everyone from the spread of coronavirus,” Councillor Bob Johnson, cabinet member for transport and development at Sheffield City Council, commented in response to the police action.
“Hundreds of people are still dying in the UK amidst this pandemic and whilst I am heartened by the sacrifices the vast majority of individuals and responsible businesses are making during this lockdown period, it seems some appear to believe they can ignore the regulations and in doing so risk spreading the virus.”
Lockdown discussions
The UK is approaching its seventh week of social distancing restrictions following the Government announcement that the measures would be kept in place for another three weeks at the very least.
The Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) set to meet and discuss lockdown on 7 May.
As of yet, it is unclear whether the lockdown will be extended or if some measures will be slowly lifted. However, reports have indicated that public establishments such as restaurants, pubs and theatres will remain closed for far longer.


inews--2020-05-02--Coronavirus latest: People urged to eat more steak, as panic buying subsides and British beef goes u

Coronavirus latest: People urged to eat more steak, as panic buying subsides and British beef goes unsold

Coronavirus latest : People urged to eat more steak , as panic buying subsides and British beef goes unsold The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is forking out £1.2million for a campaign to promote cow consumption across the UK British consumers are being encouraged to eat more steak to help even out a food surplus of quality cuts caused by the closure of restaurants and bars .
Panic-buying and stockpiling behaviour has died down as the nation prepares for its seventh week in lockdown .
However , the public is now being urged by food producers to get shopping again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste .
In fact , the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is forking out £1.2million for a campaign to promote the idea .
Launched in partnership with Quality Meat Scotland and Hybu Cig Cymru in Wales , the twelve-week project will attempt to inspire Britons to “ Make It ” with beef with “ how to ” videos , influencer content and meaty cooking tips .
`` This is a unique joint effort by AHDB , QMS and HCC which we hope will drive an uptake in steak and roasting joint sales in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the industry groups said in a joint statement .
“ It 's a fantastic opportunity for everyone to get involved and create some amazing dishes in their own kitchens . ''
Frozen foods may also become surplus , as space to store extra food from firms that usually supply caterers and restaurants fills up .
Mike McClendon , president of international operations for Lineage Logistics , one of the largest cold storage suppliers in the world , said all 15 of the company 's facilities in the UK are more than 90 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three to five weeks you could see the overflowing of frozen and chilled volumes at our facilities , ” he said .
`` We have concerns right now that volumes need to continue to flow . ''
Meanwhile on the continent , people in France are being encouraged to eat more cheese as sales of the traditional dairy treat have slumped by 60 per cent during the coronavirus crisis .
In response , a campaign called # Fromagissons has been launched on social media , blending the French terms `` Fromage '' and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loosely translates to `` Let 's act for cheese '' .
French cheesemakers are struggling with excess fromage in France ( Photo : Photo by Elisa Michelet on Unsplash ) In Belgium , an excess of French fries threatens the food industry , as more than 5,000 pomme frites stands remain closed due to the Covid-19 lockdown in the country .
`` Traditionally , Belgians eat fries once a week , and it 's always a festive moment , '' said Romain Cools , the secretary general of industry group Belgapom , according @ @ @

British consumers are being encouraged to eat more steak to help even out a food surplus of quality cuts caused by the closure of restaurants and bars.
Panic-buying and stockpiling behaviour has died down as the nation prepares for its seventh week in lockdown. However, the public is now being urged by food producers to get shopping again in a bid to counter potential food waste.
In fact, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board is forking out £1.2million for a campaign to promote the idea.
Launched in partnership with Quality Meat Scotland and Hybu Cig Cymru in Wales, the twelve-week project will attempt to inspire Britons to “Make It” with beef with “how to” videos, influencer content and meaty cooking tips.
Uptake in steak
“This is a unique joint effort by AHDB, QMS and HCC which we hope will drive an uptake in steak and roasting joint sales in the run up to barbecue season,” the industry groups said in a joint statement.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity for everyone to get involved and create some amazing dishes in their own kitchens.”
Frozen foods may also become surplus, as space to store extra food from firms that usually supply caterers and restaurants fills up.
Mike McClendon, president of international operations for Lineage Logistics, one of the largest cold storage suppliers in the world, said all 15 of the company’s facilities in the UK are more than 90 per cent at capacity.
“In three to five weeks you could see the overflowing of frozen and chilled volumes at our facilities,” he said.
“We have concerns right now that volumes need to continue to flow.”
Too much cheese
Meanwhile on the continent, people in France are being encouraged to eat more cheese as sales of the traditional dairy treat have slumped by 60 per cent during the coronavirus crisis.
In response, a campaign called #Fromagissons has been launched on social media, blending the French terms “Fromage” and “Agissons” for a message that loosely translates to “Let’s act for cheese”.
In Belgium, an excess of French fries threatens the food industry, as more than 5,000 pomme frites stands remain closed due to the Covid-19 lockdown in the country.
“Traditionally, Belgians eat fries once a week, and it’s always a festive moment,” said Romain Cools, the secretary general of industry group Belgapom, according to Sky.
“Now, we are asking them to eat frozen fries twice a week at home.”