bbcuk--2020-03-11--What are the symptoms?

What are the symptoms?

Coronavirus has spread to more than 110 countries , including the UK , and claimed more than 4,200 lives .
So , what is the disease and how does it spread ?
How do I protect myself ?
The best thing is regular and thorough hand washing , preferably with soap and water .
Coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs small droplets - packed with the virus - into the air .
These can be breathed in , or cause an infection if you touch a surface they have landed on then your eyes , nose or mouth .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , not touching your face with unwashed hands , and avoiding close contact with infected people are important for limiting the spread .
Face masks do not provide effective protection , according to medical experts .
What are the coronavirus symptoms ?
Coronavirus infects the lungs .
The symptoms start with a fever followed by a dry cough , which can lead to breathing problems .
It takes five days on average to start showing the symptoms , scientists have said , but some people will get symptoms much later than this .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) says .
But some researchers say it may be up to 24 days .
People will be most infectious when they have symptoms , but there have been suggestions some can spread the virus even before they are sick .
The early symptoms can easily be confused with other winter bugs including colds and flu .
The proportion dying from the disease appears low ( between 1 % and 2 % ) - but the figures are unreliable .
Thousands are being treated but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death rate could be higher .
But it may also be lower if lots of mild cases are unreported .
• 6 % become critically ill - lung failure , septic shock , organ failure and risk of death • 80 % develop mild symptoms - fever and cough and some may have pneumonia Older people , and those with pre-existing medical conditions ( such as asthma , diabetes , heart disease ) , are more likely to become severely ill .
Treatment relies on keeping the patient 's body going , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ system can fight off the virus .
Work to develop a vaccine is under way .
• How close are we to a coronavirus vaccine ?
• Coronavirus : Can it harm breastfed babies , and other questions What should I do if I think I have coronavirus ?
The NHS says an epidemic in the UK is `` likely '' .
People who think they may be affected by coronavirus need to call the NHS 111 phone service for further advice .
They should not go to their GP , or A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS inform , then ring your GP in office hours , or 111 out-of-hours .
In Wales call NHS 111 , and in Northern Ireland , call your GP .
If you have come into contact with somebody who may be infected , you may be told to self-isolate .
People needing to do so should take `` common-sense '' steps to avoid close contact with other people , says Public Health England .
Advice for people who have travelled back to the UK from affected areas and who may need to self-isolate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have introduced their own measures For example , the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises people showing symptoms to call their healthcare provider , and those who are mildly ill to self-isolate .
The World Health Organization has also issued advice for the public .
What do I need to know about the coronavirus ?
• EASY STEPS : What can I do ?
• A SIMPLE GUIDE : What are the symptoms ?
• GETTING READY : How prepared is the UK ?
• MAPS AND CHARTS : Visual guide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how does it work ?
People showing symptoms who call 111 who have been to one of the affected areas , or who have been in close contact with someone who has the virus , will be tested .
All hospital patients with flu-like symptoms will also be tested .
If you need testing in the UK , you may have to give samples of mucus , blood or faeces .
These will be tested and results may be available on the same day .
While you await your test results , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and self-isolate .
How fast is it spreading ?
Hundreds of new cases are being reported worldwide each day .
However , it is thought health agencies may be unaware of many cases .
After starting in China , coronavirus is now spreading fast in countries like South Korea , Italy and Iran .
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Older people, and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure), are more likely to become severely ill. Men are at slightly higher risk of dying from the virus than women.


bbcuk--2020-03-11--Budget 2020: Richer or poorer? Ask the calculator

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bbcuk--2020-03-12--Does being 'TikTok famous' actually make you money?

When I meet up with Jake Sweet ( aka Surfaceldn on TikTok ) , he 's buzzing .
He 's about to be flown out to the MTV Video Music Awards in Spain as a special guest .
Dinner will be laid on , he explains , and there will be aftershow parties where he will rub shoulders with music 's biggest stars - but best of all , says the 21-year-old , he will hang out with other social media influencers he admires .
He got his invite because he has just over three million followers on the TikTok @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as many as pop star Dua Lipa ) .
His presence at the event will boost its profile , as well as his own .
But once the party 's over , it will be back to Earth with a bump .
He will return to lectures at the University of Nottingham .
When not working towards his degree , Jake makes fun , craft-based videos on TikTok , with a sideline in pranking .
For instance , he once surprised his brother by filling his duvet with popcorn .
But he 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for his tricks with orbeez , colourful pellets that change size in water .
He started on TikTok just to have fun with his friends back in November 2018 .
His videos achieved tens of thousands of views almost immediately , so he threw himself into it .
Now meet Felicity Harfin ( aka @ refelicity ) and her boys .
Felicity lives in Edinburgh and works in marketing - or at least she used to .
She discovered TikTok last year and decided to make some fun videos .
Things really took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Over summer she did a `` prank-a-day '' marathon called `` Taking revenge on my kids '' .
This included pretending to trap her hand in a car door and tricking them into smearing baked beans on their faces .
Half-way through the series , her videos were consistently getting two million views , and one achieved 13 million .
She now has 1.8 million followers and TikToking has practically become her full-time job .
TikTok is a Chinese-owned social media app that allows you to share short videos .
The international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one billion users .
In 2019 it was the second-most downloaded app globally , after WhatsApp .
The platform is owned by ByteDance and morphed out of the lip-syncing app Musical.ly .
Music remains an important part of the experience - posts can be set to snippets of the latest commercial releases .
What sets TikTok apart from other social media platforms is the way it finds videos for you .
As well as seeing videos posted by friends , users are recommended videos by the company 's software algorithm .
Unlike Facebook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ friends ' activity , TikTok delves deep into users ' behaviour on the app to figure out their tastes .
Make the right kind of content and you can potentially reach millions of eyeballs .
And this explains a big reason for TikTok 's appeal .
In theory anyone can become `` TikTok famous '' - you do n't have be a reality-TV star , or celebrity sportsperson to make viral videos .
Add to the equation the app 's hashtag challenges and the experience becomes like a talent show .
On established @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have made millions through advertising revenue and paid promotions .
So can everyday influencers who crack the TikTok code make money , considering its vast reach ?
Jake earns a small but steady income from TikTok which helps him at university - it 's enough for things like groceries .
But most of the money he makes gets spent on props for his next videos , he says .
Doing several videos a day is time-consuming - even his 15-second videos can take up to an hour to record .
He has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure his university studies do n't suffer .
But he gets lifestyle perks like party invites , and the experience of being a social media celebrity .
`` I do get some money through promotions , '' he explains .
`` I 've done work with people like Amazon Music , rappers Trippie Redd and Juice Wrld . ''
`` They say we need you to promote this song , by doing a video along these lines , and then I put my own creative interpretation into it . ''
Jake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called Fanbytes , one of the digital agencies which have sprung up to service influencers .
Well-known early agencies of this kind include OP Talent , set up in 2012 , which signed gaming star KSI , and Gleam Futures , which snapped up YouTuber Zoe Sugg .
Timothy Armoo founded Fanbytes in 2017 with fellow computer scientists he met at university .
The company is busy signing up Snapchat and TikTok users , with a focus on `` Gen Z '' and the 18-21 market .
It uses in-house algorithms to predict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Its software also measures who can persuade their followers to click on links - this is known as `` conversion ability '' .
After that , some old-fashioned human decision making comes into play .
`` We want people who can deliver what we call 'advertainment ' '' , explains Armoo .
This is a seamless mixture of fun and paid-for content , while maintaining what he describes as a `` boy- or girl-next-door quality '' .
Armoo has hooked influencers up with brands like Deliveroo , but also the government , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ word about the national minimum wage to a BAME audience .
Influencers can generate an annual income close to £20-25,000 ( $ 26- $ 32,000 ) if they build a following of more than two million on TikTok , Armoo reckons , from paid content , appearances and merchandising .
Shauni gets recognised by young teenagers in the street all the time thanks to her work on TikTok , where she has 3.2 million followers .
She joined the app 's predecessor , Musical.ly in 2016 .
Within five days her videos were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential , she says .
You can see why her videos appeal to a young audience .
Many are like playground games and include fun pranks , tricks to impress friends , dances , or skits about love and relationships .
TikTok now provides her with enough money to live on , plus the ability to indulge her habit of clothes shopping - but less than you might think , given the size of her fanbase .
Sara McCorquodale , who runs an influencer intelligence platform called CORQ which tracks TikTok trends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ financial proposition .
While she predicts that brands will be spending more money on it this year , the model for rewarding influencers will have to be different to YouTube or Instagram , because `` short-term trends dominate what is popular as much as individual personalities '' .
`` It 's like the internet before Facebook , it 's fast-moving and unpredictable . ''
TikTok is busy moving into the mainstream with an advertising campaign , and expanding its community management operation in London .
It will have to manage its influencers ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more attention .
`` If you make sponsored content you have to do it explicitly and if the brand or influencer does n't , they can get sanctioned by the Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA ) , '' says Ms McCorquodale .
`` Even if you are wearing a piece of clothing that is a gift , that has to be made clear . ''
Not all influencers on TikTok are following these rules at the moment , and Instagram influencers have recently been banned for being irresponsible and for not being up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that `` every video posted as an advertisement is reviewed by us to ensure it is compliant with the ASA guidelines '' .
It also says it regularly shares the ASA guidelines with creators , and that if an influencer indicates a video is sponsored , it will automatically be posted with `` # ad '' displayed .
TikTok has fallen foul of influencer behaviour before .
Last year it was forced to apologise for the way some stars exploited young fans for financial gain through `` digital gifts '' , with influencers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ app .
TikTok 's growing prominence has also seen it face closer scrutiny over issues that affect all social media platforms like user privacy and personal safety .
It was fined in the United States for holding data on children under 13 and more recently faced criticism for the meme known as the skull-breaker challenge .
Charities have also called for it to do more to prevent the grooming of young children .
Jake plans to complete his degree and then pursue a full-time career as a social media influencer , focusing on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be an occupation for me , '' he says .
Meanwhile , he is simply enjoying the interesting opportunities it brings .
The student 's next engagement is a party to celebrate the launch of a new shoe , which he will of course be TikToking about .

He's about to be flown out to the MTV Video Music Awards in Spain as a special guest. Dinner will be laid on, he explains, and there will be aftershow parties where he will rub shoulders with music's biggest stars - but best of all, says the 21-year-old, he will hang out with other social media influencers he admires.


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: How Covid-19 could affect your festival plans this summer

In the last week , two of America 's biggest festivals have been disrupted because of fears over the coronavirus .
Coachella , set to be headlined by Travis Scott , Rage Against the Machine and Frank Ocean , has been pushed back to October instead of taking place in April , as originally planned .
It follows Texas-based South by Southwest - an important festival for new artists from around the world looking for success in the US - being cancelled .
Tours are pretty much non-existent across Asia and Italy at the moment , with gatherings of more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , France and several major cities in Germany .
No festivals or shows in the UK have been called off yet , but the government has n't ruled out banning large events as cases of the virus continue to rise .
Glastonbury festival organisers have told Radio 1 Newsbeat they 're closely monitoring the situation but the festival is still going ahead .
The festival 's head of event operations Adrian Coombs said they `` thoroughly plan '' each year 's event , and `` put in place all necessary measures to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The latest update from Festival Republic , which puts on events including Reading and Leeds , Wireless , Download and Latitude , says none of its events will be affected .
Currently , Radio 1 's Big Weekend , which is due to take place 22-24 May , is also going ahead as planned .
Scroll down to see an updated list of major festivals in the UK and their response to the coronavirus spread so far .
• What are the refund rules around cancelled events ?
There 's a looming sense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tickets - but cancellations could also have a big impact on the artists booked to perform at them .
`` Everyone 's going to be affected I think ... everyone 's losing money , '' Becky Hill tells Radio 1 Newsbeat .
The singer is due to appear at Coachella with Matoma and is currently supporting The Script on their European arena tour .
She says there are concerns of `` potential gigs being cancelled '' in places like Amsterdam , Copenhagen , Brussels and Hamburg .
`` The thing that 's worrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Festivals and shows are our bread and butter ... it 's the part of our job where you can potentially make some money . ''
Becky stresses it 's not just the artist who misses out on a day 's work , it 's a whole crew .
`` If we lose shows that I 've already booked a tour bus for and a band for and x , y and z ...
I lose that money .
`` Us booking the band means they could n't take another job where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work . ''
' I hope fans know how awful this is' The impact of cancelled shows ripples through to emerging talent , too .
London 's King Nun had been planning their trip to SXSW for months with five `` incredibly important '' shows lined up as well as meetings with `` a bunch of industry people '' to try to boost their profile in America .
`` That 's unfortunately fallen apart now , '' says frontman Theo Polyzoides , who estimates the band are set to lose `` thousands '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I hope music fans know how financially awful this is for the band they care about .
`` I also hope it means they 'll involve themselves in local music scenes more than they did before . ''
• EASY STEPS : How to keep safe • A SIMPLE GUIDE : What are the symptoms ?
• CONTAINMENT : What it means to self-isolate • HEALTH MYTHS : The fake advice you should ignore • MAPS AND CHARTS : Visual guide to the outbreak Here 's a list of major UK festivals this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we hear from festival organisers .
Isle of Wight Festival has released a statement saying the festival is going ahead as planned .
Glastonbury : `` Glastonbury Festival thoroughly plans each year 's event , and puts in place all necessary measures to protect the public and maximise safety ... with our 2020 Festival still 16 weeks away , we continue to plan and prepare for the event , whilst at the same time closely monitoring developments with the coronavirus situation . ''
Camp Bestival says the festival is going ahead as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are excited to welcome everyone to the event in 20 weeks .
Safety of our artists , fans , and staff is always our top priority and planned for accordingly . ''
Reading and Leeds : Going ahead as planned .
Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here .

"No one has a crystal ball to see exactly where we will all be 15 weeks from now, but we are keeping our fingers firmly crossed that it will be here at Worthy Farm for the greatest show on Earth!"


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Scotland's best new buildings of 2020

Scotland's best new buildings of 2020

Eighteen buildings have made the shortlist of The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland 's annual awards .
The developments @ @ @ @ @ Gallery and Bertha Park High School in Perth , were selected from 80 entries .
@ @ @ @ @ the end of March and the RIAS award winners will be announced on 28 May @

Judging will take place at the end of March and the RIAS award winners will be announced on 28 May.


bbcuk--2020-03-12--'Painful exit doesn't take gloss off superb season'

Liverpool 's season is suddenly under a strange sort of scrutiny after they were bundled out of the Champions League by Diego Simeone and his Atletico Madrid streetfighters ' smash-and-grab raid .
In the space of a week , the Reds have gone out of the FA Cup at Chelsea and now their European crown has been knocked off their heads in the Anfield arena that has been a fortress under manager Jurgen Klopp .
This was a chastening , painful night .
Liverpool laid siege to Atletico 's goal but failed to land the knockout blow - and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adrian 's error put the skids under them after they finally held the lead in a tie that lived on a knife edge .
Give Atletico an inch and a mile is the least they take .
Simeone 's men were ruthless once they had a sniff of victory , leaving Liverpool to swallow their second big disappointment in just a few days .
It revived a few whispers that their season may end as something of an anti-climax as what looked like an assault on several fronts is now down to completing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 30 years .
In reality , Liverpool were outstanding until Adrian , deputising for the injured Alisson , opened the door for Atletico when his error led to substitute Marcos Llorente 's vital away goal .
They had 71 % possession and 34 shots - and yet Simeone 's side ran out 3-2 winners .
Many , including Klopp , were sniffy about Atletico 's approach , suggesting a side of such talents can be more progressive .
But Atletico 's players , fans and their talismanic coach seemed happy enough with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Anfield Road end at the conclusion of extra time .
Liverpool will always nurse huge disappointment after any Champions League exit , especially after claiming the trophy for the sixth time by beating Tottenham in Madrid in June .
And yes , there will be a sense of anti-climax that they could only reach the last 16 in defence of their crown - but to suggest this bitter loss takes a heavy layer of gloss off Liverpool 's campaign when it does eventually end is a nonsense .
Liverpool have not quite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before them since they returned from the winter break in mid-February , but for a large part of this tie Klopp 's side were right back to their best .
Their problem was they ran into a magnificent goalkeeper in Jan Oblak and a tough-as-old-boots Atletico side supremely indifferent to the much-vaunted Anfield atmosphere .
This will still be , once the red ribbons are tied on the Premier League trophy , a magnificent season - and it may actually be a tribute to the performance levels Klopp 's Liverpool have produced in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expectation they would add another Champions League to the domestic title .
The Reds ' 25-point lead at the top of the table , with one league defeat in 14 months , tells the tale .
They have also added the Uefa Super Cup and the Club World Cup to the trophy cabinet .
They are an outstanding side and this can be reflected upon as an outstanding season .
• Football Daily podcast : Simeone has the last laugh against Liverpool On this night , they were holed below the waterline by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alisson .
Adrian has been pressed into action more than he or Liverpool would have expected this season , with Alisson suffering two injuries , and his graph of performance and reliability is very much on a downward curve .
After a colossal arm wrestle , Liverpool finally had this tie in their grasp when Roberto Firmino 's first goal at Anfield this season put them ahead on aggregate but Adrian 's error , a dreadful clearance exacerbated by a poor attempt to save Llorente 's shot , finished Klopp 's side off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alisson would not have made those decisive errors - but it is a pretty safe assumption .
And on such fine margins these ties can hang .
Credit to Atletico , though , for the manner in which did the job on Liverpool in lethal fashion .
You can question their style as long as you like , but they can simply point to the scoreline .
Simeone and Atletico deserve plaudits for the manner in which they are organised , their refusal to bend in the face of a baying Anfield , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is almost unique in the European game .
Liverpool will wake up to pain on Thursday because they revel in their status as European royalty .
Defeats such as this hurt badly , especially when they are inflicted at Anfield .
There will not be much in the way of consolation right away - but it is back to Premier League business in the Merseyside derby at Everton on Monday .
And the thing all Liverpool fans have dreamed about for the past 30 years is still only two wins away .

I'm an 'under-average' loser - Klopp on Atletico defeat
Liverpool's season is suddenly under a strange sort of scrutiny after they were bundled out of the Champions League by Diego Simeone and his Atletico Madrid streetfighters' smash-and-grab raid.
In the space of a week, the Reds have gone out of the FA Cup at Chelsea and now their European crown has been knocked off their heads in the Anfield arena that has been a fortress under manager Jurgen Klopp.
This was a chastening, painful night. Liverpool laid siege to Atletico's goal but failed to land the knockout blow - and they then paid the price as deputy goalkeeper Adrian's error put the skids under them after they finally held the lead in a tie that lived on a knife edge.
Give Atletico an inch and a mile is the least they take. Simeone's men were ruthless once they had a sniff of victory, leaving Liverpool to swallow their second big disappointment in just a few days.
It revived a few whispers that their season may end as something of an anti-climax as what looked like an assault on several fronts is now down to completing the formalities of their first league title in 30 years.
In reality, Liverpool were outstanding until Adrian, deputising for the injured Alisson, opened the door for Atletico when his error led to substitute Marcos Llorente's vital away goal.
They had 71% possession and 34 shots - and yet Simeone's side ran out 3-2 winners.
Many, including Klopp, were sniffy about Atletico's approach, suggesting a side of such talents can be more progressive.
But Atletico's players, fans and their talismanic coach seemed happy enough with their gameplan as they celebrated wildly at the Anfield Road end at the conclusion of extra time.
Liverpool will always nurse huge disappointment after any Champions League exit, especially after claiming the trophy for the sixth time by beating Tottenham in Madrid in June.
And yes, there will be a sense of anti-climax that they could only reach the last 16 in defence of their crown - but to suggest this bitter loss takes a heavy layer of gloss off Liverpool's campaign when it does eventually end is a nonsense.
Liverpool have not quite had that relentless intensity that carried all before them since they returned from the winter break in mid-February, but for a large part of this tie Klopp's side were right back to their best.
Their problem was they ran into a magnificent goalkeeper in Jan Oblak and a tough-as-old-boots Atletico side supremely indifferent to the much-vaunted Anfield atmosphere.
This will still be, once the red ribbons are tied on the Premier League trophy, a magnificent season - and it may actually be a tribute to the performance levels Klopp's Liverpool have produced in recent years that there was a growing expectation they would add another Champions League to the domestic title.
The Reds' 25-point lead at the top of the table, with one league defeat in 14 months, tells the tale. They have also added the Uefa Super Cup and the Club World Cup to the trophy cabinet.
They are an outstanding side and this can be reflected upon as an outstanding season.
On this night, they were holed below the waterline by the injury to their world-class Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.
Adrian has been pressed into action more than he or Liverpool would have expected this season, with Alisson suffering two injuries, and his graph of performance and reliability is very much on a downward curve.
After a colossal arm wrestle, Liverpool finally had this tie in their grasp when Roberto Firmino's first goal at Anfield this season put them ahead on aggregate but Adrian's error, a dreadful clearance exacerbated by a poor attempt to save Llorente's shot, finished Klopp's side off.
It is purely hypothetical to suggest Alisson would not have made those decisive errors - but it is a pretty safe assumption.
And on such fine margins these ties can hang.
Credit to Atletico, though, for the manner in which did the job on Liverpool in lethal fashion. You can question their style as long as you like, but they can simply point to the scoreline.
Simeone and Atletico deserve plaudits for the manner in which they are organised, their refusal to bend in the face of a baying Anfield, and the sheer love of defending which is almost unique in the European game.
Liverpool will wake up to pain on Thursday because they revel in their status as European royalty. Defeats such as this hurt badly, especially when they are inflicted at Anfield.
There will not be much in the way of consolation right away - but it is back to Premier League business in the Merseyside derby at Everton on Monday.
And the thing all Liverpool fans have dreamed about for the past 30 years is still only two wins away.


bbcuk--2020-03-11--Budget 2020: How will it help the self-employed and other questions

In his first Budget , Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a £12bn package to help the country through the coronavirus outbreak .
He also outlined spending pledges that will add up to £18bn next year when combined with measures from last year 's Spending Review .
We answer some of your questions on the Budget .
What benefits were announced for the self-employed who get coronavirus or have to self-isolate ?
Simone Tyler People who are not eligible for sick pay , particularly the self-employed , will be able to claim Employment and Support Allowance ( ESA ) from day one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight .
ESA is paid to those who are too sick to work , provided they meet certain conditions .
It is worth £73.10 a week , or £57.90 for the under-25s .
The complexity of this benefit may mean this change is unlikely to affect a lot of people .
Councils will also have access to a hardship fund to help vulnerable people in their area .
However , many self-employed people face a higher tax bill from April , when the so-called IR35 rule is extended to the private sector .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ freelancers will pay more tax .
The government is also temporarily removing the minimum income floor from universal credit .
The minimum income floor would have taken into account how much you would normally expect to earn in a month , when calculating your entitlement to universal credit .
Not having the floor means they will be able to claim for time they spend off work due to sickness .
Mr Sunak said they would not need to attend a job centre , and could apply on the phone or online instead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £500m fund to support economically vulnerable people - this will be allocated by local authorities .
Will there be any help for companies with more than 250 employees around coronavirus ?
Brian Donaghey The burden of sick pay has fallen on employers , and it still will , except for those with fewer than 250 employees .
The government would argue that other policies - such as loans and the Bank of England 's rate cut - will help some of the bigger businesses .
There is also an argument that the biggest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unexpected financial shocks of this kind .
• UK growth 'to be slowest since 2009' Where is the money coming from ?
Rosie Ferris The money being spent in the Budget mostly comes from borrowing , with some from a few small tax increases .
The Office for Budget Responsibility said borrowing would climb to a six-year high by 2022 , to fund what it called the biggest Budget giveaway since 1992 .
The government expects to borrow almost £100bn more in this Parliament ( before mid-2024 ) than was expected the last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure does not include £12bn to be spent on getting the country through the coronavirus outbreak .
The Treasury documents say that money will be accounted for in the next Budget , in the autumn .
Was there any mention of the state pension for the elderly ?
HE Dobson The full , new state pension will go up by 3.9 % from £168.60 a week to about £175.20 in April .
However , most pensioners get the older basic state pension , which is also going up - by 3.9 % , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They may also get a Pension Credit top-up .
• Is it safe to use swimming pools and other coronavirus questions • Can I still live in the EU and other Brexit questions • Climate change : What can I do about it and other questions What is being done in the budget to tackle the climate emergency ?
Susan Nicholson Various measures were pledged in the budget to protect the environment .
A plastic packaging tax will come into force from April 2022 , while manufacturers and importers whose plastic products have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be charged £200 per tonne to recycle it .
Subsidies for fuel used in off-road vehicles - known as red diesel - will be scrapped `` for most sectors '' in two years ' time , but they will remain for farmers and rail operators .
An emergency relief fund of £120m will be allocated for communities affected by this winter 's flooding , along with another £200m for flood resilience .
Total investment in flood defences will be doubled to £5.2bn over the next five years And a £640m `` nature for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to protect natural habitats , while 30,000 hectares of new trees will be planted over five years .
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• GETTING READY : How prepared is the UK ?
• MAPS AND CHARTS : Visual guide to the outbreak • TRAVEL PLANS : What are your rights ?
What is the `` fiscal loosening '' of £18bn to support the economy ?
Charles Archer In addition to the measures to support economy during the coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ programme of additional spending in 2020-21 , much of which had already been announced in last year 's Spending Review .
Other giveaways include extra infrastructure spending , the national insurance tax cut and a further freeze on fuel duty .
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Budget 2020: How will it help the self-employed and other questions Published 11 March 2020
This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Media caption, The chancellor says his 2020 Budget offers the “largest sustained fiscal boost for nearly 30 years”
In his first Budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled a £12bn package to help the country through the coronavirus outbreak.
He also outlined spending pledges that will add up to £18bn next year when combined with measures from last year's Spending Review.
We answer some of your questions on the Budget.
What benefits were announced for the self-employed who get coronavirus or have to self-isolate? Simone Tyler
People who are not eligible for sick pay, particularly the self-employed, will be able to claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) from day one of "illness" rather than day eight.
ESA is paid to those who are too sick to work, provided they meet certain conditions. It is worth £73.10 a week, or £57.90 for the under-25s. The complexity of this benefit may mean this change is unlikely to affect a lot of people.
Councils will also have access to a hardship fund to help vulnerable people in their area.
However, many self-employed people face a higher tax bill from April, when the so-called IR35 rule is extended to the private sector. That could mean thousands of contractors and freelancers will pay more tax.
The government is also temporarily removing the minimum income floor from universal credit. The minimum income floor would have taken into account how much you would normally expect to earn in a month, when calculating your entitlement to universal credit.
Not having the floor means they will be able to claim for time they spend off work due to sickness.
Mr Sunak said they would not need to attend a job centre, and could apply on the phone or online instead.
The government has also announced a new £500m fund to support economically vulnerable people - this will be allocated by local authorities.
Will there be any help for companies with more than 250 employees around coronavirus? Brian Donaghey
The burden of sick pay has fallen on employers, and it still will, except for those with fewer than 250 employees.
The government would argue that other policies - such as loans and the Bank of England's rate cut - will help some of the bigger businesses.
There is also an argument that the biggest companies have cash reserves to deal with unexpected financial shocks of this kind.
More on Budget 2020
Where is the money coming from? Rosie Ferris
The money being spent in the Budget mostly comes from borrowing, with some from a few small tax increases.
The Office for Budget Responsibility said borrowing would climb to a six-year high by 2022, to fund what it called the biggest Budget giveaway since 1992.
The government expects to borrow almost £100bn more in this Parliament (before mid-2024) than was expected the last time there were any forecasts.
That figure does not include £12bn to be spent on getting the country through the coronavirus outbreak.
The Treasury documents say that money will be accounted for in the next Budget, in the autumn.
Was there any mention of the state pension for the elderly? HE Dobson
The full, new state pension will go up by 3.9% from £168.60 a week to about £175.20 in April.
However, most pensioners get the older basic state pension, which is also going up - by 3.9%, from £129.20 to £134.25 per week. They may also get a Pension Credit top-up.
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What is being done in the budget to tackle the climate emergency? Susan Nicholson
Various measures were pledged in the budget to protect the environment.
A plastic packaging tax will come into force from April 2022, while manufacturers and importers whose plastic products have less than 30% recyclable material will be charged £200 per tonne to recycle it.
Subsidies for fuel used in off-road vehicles - known as red diesel - will be scrapped "for most sectors" in two years' time, but they will remain for farmers and rail operators.
An emergency relief fund of £120m will be allocated for communities affected by this winter's flooding, along with another £200m for flood resilience. Total investment in flood defences will be doubled to £5.2bn over the next five years
And a £640m "nature for climate fund" will be set up to protect natural habitats, while 30,000 hectares of new trees will be planted over five years.
What is the "fiscal loosening" of £18bn to support the economy? Charles Archer
In addition to the measures to support economy during the coronavirus outbreak, the chancellor also outlined an £18bn programme of additional spending in 2020-21, much of which had already been announced in last year's Spending Review.
Other giveaways include extra infrastructure spending, the national insurance tax cut and a further freeze on fuel duty.
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bbcuk--2020-03-11--Ladies Day at Cheltenham Festival: Masks and fascinators

Despite increased hygiene measures being in place amid the coronavirus crisis , Ladies Day at Cheltenham Festival boasted a colourful @ @ @ @ @ and fascinators .
The festival kicked off on Tuesday with more than 60,000 punters flocking @ @ @ @ @ although crowds were down by almost 7,000 on last year .
The Duchess of Cornwall @ @ @ @ @ the races to present the trophy for The Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase .
`` @ @ @ @ @ in place were well used , and we were topping up our hand sanitiser gel @ @ @ @ @ '' said Jockey Club regional director Ian Renton .
`` The racegoers heeded the advice @ @ @ @ @ hygiene was kept at a maximum . ''

The festival kicked off on Tuesday with more than 60,000 punters flocking to the horse-racing spectacular, although crowds were down by almost 7,000 on last year.


bbcuk--2020-03-11--'My dad was away for six years of my life'

Royal Navy serviceman 's daughter Alex describes the heartache of losing her dad for years of her life .
She @ @ @ @ @ being able to speak to her dad and the toll it has taken on her @ @ @ @ @ that children like her get at school .
The Ministry of Defence says there are @ @ @ @ @ of military personnel in education .
Its Education Support fund to support schools with service @ @ @ @ @ Alex is now an apprentice at the charity Home-Start UK supporting service children with help @ @ @ @ @ by other young people on the BBC Young Reporter website .

Royal Navy serviceman's daughter Alex describes the heartache of losing her dad for years of her life.
She reveals the effect of not being able to speak to her dad and the toll it has taken on her, while questioning the support that children like her get at school.
The Ministry of Defence says there are between 38,000 and 175,000 dependants of military personnel in education.
Its Education Support fund to support schools with service children ended in 2017.
Alex is now an apprentice at the charity Home-Start UK supporting service children with help and advice.
Find stories by other young people on the BBC Young Reporter website.


bbcuk--2020-03-11--Miss World 1970 female protest turned into movie Misbehaviour

Whilst presenting the Miss World pageant in 1970 , legendary comedian Bob Hope found himself in the firing line of @ @ @ @ @ protesters , who felt the contest was sexist , were making a stand .
50 @ @ @ @ @ is being retold in the film Misbehaviour .

Whilst presenting the Miss World pageant in 1970, legendary comedian Bob Hope found himself in the firing line of a water pistol.
Female protesters, who felt the contest was sexist, were making a stand. 50 years on, the story is being retold in the film Misbehaviour.


bbcuk--2020-03-11--British racing drivers on show at Silverstone

When Indira Flack started photographing British racing drivers , she was n't sure who - if anyone - would get to see the pictures .
Yet now 100 of them can be seen at The Silverstone Experience , which celebrates the past , present and future of British motorsport , and was recently officially opened by the Duke of Sussex and multiple F1 world champion , Lewis Hamilton .
From the outset , Indira Flack realised that she needed to get some big names under her belt .
`` I just thought I need to show people what I am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The drivers did n't know me of course , so I needed to show I was a proper photographer , and not a random stalker . ''
That , of course , meant a meeting with Sir Stirling Moss , arguably Britain 's greatest racing driver .
With 212 wins from 529 starts across both Formula 1 and sports cars , and often described as the greatest driver never to have won the World Championship , Sir Stirling was sure to add weight to the project .
Flack photographed him in his home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ amazing stories of his time behind the wheel .
It was Moss who chose to wear the union jack braces , which perfectly fitted in with the project .
John Surtees , the only person to have won the world championships on both two and four wheels was next , and then it was on to three-time world champion Sir Jackie Stewart .
Flack went to meet Sir Jackie at his home , and arranged to photograph him in his garage .
While setting up the lights , she was careful to avoid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the garage , including Stewart 's race-winning cars , alongside others such as Mark Webber 's Red Bull F1 car , in which he won the British Grand Prix .
When Sir Jackie came in , Flack presented him with some home-made jam , having seen him on television declare his liking for it .
Stewart proceeded to hang the bag of jam on the wing of the Red Bull - her coat followed , making it `` the most expensive coat hook in the world '' .
Now Flack was up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drivers she wanted to photograph , from those just starting out in their motorsport career , to those currently competing at the front of the grid .
In the latter group is Jamie Chadwick , who has a long list of victories behind her .
Last year she was the winner of the inaugural W Series Championship , and continues as Williams F1 Development driver .
She was also the first woman to win an F3 race .
They met at Donington Park , with this final image reflecting the freezing weather outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my aim is to not make it into a big trauma , '' says Flack .
`` Most people do n't like having their picture taken , so I explain it is only the two of us .
I need to get the picture - but otherwise we can have a good time while we are doing it . ''
Flack spent the day with Alice Powell and Ella Stevens at Shenington kart track in Oxfordshire .
Powell , who came third in last years W series , is supporting Stevens , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some static shots in the morning , but once I saw what their relationship was like - and I felt the shots did n't capture it - we shot some more , with Alice giving Ella a piggy back .
It was exactly what I wanted , '' says Flack .
Although that may have taken all day , others - like the one of Johnny Herbert , David Coulthard and Martin Brundle - were far quicker to execute .
The planning , however , took months .
The three former drivers now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` They were brilliant , '' says Flack .
`` All three turned up bang on time with microphones .
Five minutes later , they were gone . ''
In 2015 , Nicolas Hamilton became the first disabled driver to compete in the British Touring Car Championship - he returns this year for a full season .
Born with cerebral palsy , Flack describes him as `` one inspiring person '' .
She remembers that , with a big grin on his face , he told her : `` You do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you 've got the most important Hamilton . ''
It took Flack a while to meet up with Nathalie McGloin , the first British woman with spinal cord injuries to be granted a motor racing licence in the UK .
She was paralysed from the chest down after a car crash as a 16-year-old , and is now the only female tetraplegic racing driver in the world .
Racing in a hand-controlled Cayman S in the Porsche Club Championship and Classic Sports Car Club , McGloin competes against able-bodied men .
`` I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' says Flack .
`` We did have limited time , but this says what I wanted it to say . ''
Some of the drivers came up with their own ideas for the pictures .
Louise Cook , a big Star Wars fan , brought along her lightsaber .
In 2012 , Cook was the first woman to win an FIA Rally Championship not specifically for women - the FIA Production Car Cup for Drivers of 2WD .
Chris Ingram , the first British driver in 52 years - along with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FIA European Rally Championship , brought along his dog .
Scottish driver Dario Franchitti has a string of wins to his name , including the Indy Car Series four times and the Indianapolis 500 three times .
He was n't easy to pin down .
Flack approached him at Goodwood early on in the project , and it took a few years before she managed to take this portrait .
`` This is a small proportion of the drivers I would like to photograph , '' says Flack .
`` There are loads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Divina Galica , but now it is a time and money issue .
Without sponsorship , I probably ca n't continue . ''
Great British Racing Drivers can be seen at The Silverstone Experience .
All photographs courtesy © Indira Flack The project supports Jackie Stewart 's Race Against Dementia .

When Indira Flack started photographing British racing drivers, she wasn't sure who - if anyone - would get to see the pictures. Yet now 100 of them can be seen at The Silverstone Experience, which celebrates the past, present and future of British motorsport, and was recently officially opened by the Duke of Sussex and multiple F1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton.


bbcuk--2020-03-11--General election 2019: What's the evidence that Russia interfered?

A leak of confidential UK government documents in the run-up to last December 's general election has been blamed on Russian actors .
But what evidence is there to say the Russian government itself tried to interfere in British politics ?
With just about two weeks to go before election day , Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn revealed a trove of confidential documents outlining talks between UK and US officials about a possible future trade deal .
The leak fuelled a debate about the future of the NHS and made the headlines for days , particularly after evidence emerged blaming Russians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ question remains unanswered , three months after the vote : Was the Russian government directly involved ?
The 451-page trove of documents first emerged online in October .
A user going by the name `` Gregoratior '' posted a link to the documents on discussion website Reddit , suggesting the publication would `` make some noise '' .
It did n't at first : only a small number of Reddit users noticed the post and commented on it .
On Twitter , politicians and journalists also failed to immediately notice the leak , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , again with the handle `` Gregoratior '' , to get their attention .
Since then , the account has been suspended .
The programme that takes an investigative look at social media , from the BBC World Service .
Listen to our investigation 'Did Russia leak British secrets online ? '
With less than a week to go before the election , Reddit released a statement linking the `` Gregoratior '' account to a known disinformation campaign coming out of Russia .
The website banned the account , along with 60 other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and engaging in what they called `` influence operations '' .
We asked Reddit if we could examine the evidence the company holds linking these accounts to Russian operators - but they declined to show us .
It also remains unclear how the Labour Party got hold of the leaked documents .
At the time , they did not reveal their source , and they did not respond to BBC Trending 's recent requests for comment .
At the time of the leak , Mr Corbyn described suggestions that Labour might have benefited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
• Has your local Facebook group been hijacked by politics ?
But there is stronger evidence pointing to the involvement of Russian hackers - albeit not conclusive proof that the Kremlin itself is involved .
Last year , Facebook shut down dozens of accounts , pages and groups run from Russia for engaging in what the company described as `` coordinated inauthentic behaviour '' .
They were linked to what the Digital Forensic Research Lab ( DFRLab ) , part of the Atlantic Council think tank , would later identify as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disinformation campaign stemming from Russia .
Through a network of bogus social media accounts , this campaign tried to spread forged documents and false news stories that , according to DFRLab , `` attacked Western interests and unity '' .
Often translated into several languages , many of these stories were published on websites open to contributions from the public .
When the leak of UK-US trade documents hit the headlines , open-source investigators noticed how the files were published and distributed online .
Soon , the similarities with `` Operation Secondary Infektion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was absolutely identical , '' says Ben Nimmo , who worked on the original DFRLab report and is currently head of investigations at US company Graphika .
Nimmo outlined the similarities between the earlier operation and the UK leaks in a report released in December .
`` The same type of pages were being used , similar username strategies were being used , '' says Lisa-Maria Neudert , a researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute .
`` It either is an actor who is replicating these efforts or it is the same actor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference : while `` Operation Secondary Infektion '' spread false stories based on forged documents - often clear and preposterous fakes - the `` Gregoratior '' leak of trade talk documents seems authentic .
The Cabinet Office declined to comment on the authenticity of the documents , but no government official has yet denounced them as forgeries .
`` The big question is still : How did internal UK government documents end up on Reddit in the first place ? ''
says Mr Nimmo .
Due to the possibility that hackers may have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ documents , the National Cyber Security Centre is currently investigating .
While the evidence points back to Russian territory , it is far more difficult to determine who specifically was carrying out the operation and , more importantly , on whose orders .
`` It was sophisticated , it was well resourced , '' says Mr Nimmo .
`` The likeliest candidate is either some form of Russian state operator or some proxy of the Russian state operators . ''
But he and several other experts stop short of drawing a definitive line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Russia does have that strategy in their playbook , '' Ms Neudert says .
`` But it could also be private actors , some sort of hacker collective , it could be some sort of tech-savvy trolling ...
There are many kinds of actors that are hacking private information . ''
The Russian Embassy in London denied any links to either `` Operation Secondary Infektion '' or the leak of UK-US trade documents .
Other experts warned that an exclusive focus on Russia could deflect attention from other campaigns .
`` Russia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in western countries ' elections , '' says Elisabeth Braw , a senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute think tank .
`` They are extremely good at corrupting our public discourse . ''
`` But we have a situation where it 's very easy to blame Russia , '' Ms Braw says .
`` That is extremely dangerous , because we neglect to examine the activities of other countries that want to weaken our societies , such as China , North Korea , or Iran . ''
• Russia 'meddled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US election • Conversations with a hacker : What Guccifer 2.0 told me In October , the UK Parliament 's Intelligence and Security Committee completed a report outlining the various ways in which Russia has recently tried to interfere with British democracy .
Downing Street delayed the publication of the report , prompting accusations that it might be trying to suppress its key conclusions .
Number 10 denies the accusation and says a normal timetable has been followed .
Publication is now expected later this year , once a new Intelligence and Security @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC Trending 's `` Did Russia leak British secrets online ? ''
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"Yes, Russia does have that strategy in their playbook," Ms Neudert says. "But it could also be private actors, some sort of hacker collective, it could be some sort of tech-savvy trolling... There are many kinds of actors that are hacking private information."


bbcuk--2020-03-11--'Flooding scared my son so he won't have a bath'

A five-year-old boy is so traumatised after his house got flooded that he 's now too scared to have a bath .
Max 's family home in Pontypridd , Rhondda Cynon Taff , was submerged when the nearby river burst its banks during Storm Dennis .
`` He 's afraid this house will get flooded , '' said his mother Becky Morgan , who had to move house for the clean-up .
To help children like Max , an after-school club in the valley has brought in a psychotherapist to support them .
A leading professor says `` children can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and the associated upheaval .
• Can more be done to combat flooding ?
Rhondda Cynon Taff bore the brunt of Storm Dennis in February and Max 's hometown was hit when the nearby river overflowed .
Max , his 11-year-old brother Regan and one-year-old sister Ayda have since moved into a temporary rental house in nearby Ynysybwl with Becky and their father Matthew while their family home is repaired .
But Mrs Morgan said the flooding had left a mark on their youngest boy .
`` We 've tried explaining that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a hill now so it 's less likely to flood , '' said Mrs Morgan .
`` But he wo n't have a bath any more either .
He 'll have a shower but he wo n't have a bath because he 's afraid it 'll all flood again .
`` We 've had no support , just a leaflet a five-year-old ca n't read .
`` We 've just tried explaining that while mummy and daddy are around nothing will happen . ''
Max is one of hundreds of children in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by flooding .
Research suggests it can take some children months - and even years - to recover from their home being flooded and it can impact on their performance in school .
`` Children can be acutely affected during and after floods , losing their homes , friendship networks and familiar surroundings , '' said Prof Maggie Mort , an expert from Lancaster University .
`` They also see adults under great strain and witness the exceptional and long-term tensions that flooding brings about . ''
More than 30 families in Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were flooded during the wettest February on record - and many of the children attend Pentre 's community centre 's after school club .
Staff at Canolfan Pentre were so concerned about the impact of the floods on children that they have arranged events to offer children , their families and carers support and advice .
Psychologist Lisa Waker , who will lead the sessions which start on Wednesday , said : `` We 've got to remember this is a trauma .
`` I would definitely encourage the parent just to listen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ talk ... .
to acknowledge that the child could be going through various different types of emotion . ''
Rhondda Cynon Taff 's clean-up bill was estimated to be about £180m and the Welsh Government set up a £10m fund to help homeowners and businesses hit by the floods .
It will also give at least £500 to households affected by the floods and £500 more to those without insurance .
Rhondda Cynon Taf council has also pledged an extra £500,000 on top of £1m it is using to help 1,000 homes and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The council has said it will give each household a hardship payment of £500 and each business £1,000 .

Rhondda Cynon Taf council has also pledged an extra £500,000 on top of £1m it is using to help 1,000 homes and businesses affected by floods in its area. The council has said it will give each household a hardship payment of £500 and each business £1,000.


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: PM says more to lose loved ones before their time

Up to 10,000 in UK 'likely to have coronavirus' The chief scientific adviser says the number of infected people is @ @ @ @ @ identified cases .

The UK prime minister has said the public should be prepared for more lives to be cut short due to the spread of coronavirus.
Addressing reporters, Boris Johnson announced the next steps to delay Covid-19 including self-isolating at earlier stages.


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Up to 10,000 in UK 'likely to have coronavirus' - chief scientific adviser

There are probably between 5,000 and 10,000 people infected with coronavirus in the UK at this time , the government @ @ @ @ @ said .
Sir Patrick Vallance said about 590 cases had been identified but it was @ @ @ @ @ much higher .
The `` delay '' phase had worked well , however , and @ @ @ @ @ on NHS services , he said .
He added that closing schools might not have @ @ @ @ @ EASY STEPS : What can I do about the virus ?
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There are probably between 5,000 and 10,000 people infected with coronavirus in the UK at this time, the government's chief scientific adviser has said.
Sir Patrick Vallance said about 590 cases had been identified but it was likely the real number was much higher.
The "delay" phase had worked well, however, and would help mitigate the strain on NHS services, he said.
He added that closing schools might not have the desired effect.


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: What we’ve learned about UK 'delay' response

The UK government has moved from 'containment ' to 'delay ' phase of its response of the Covid-19 outbreak .
@ @ @ @ @ those with persistent coughs or fevers were just one measure announced by Prime Minister Boris @ @ @ @ @ People with fever or cough told to self-isolate

The UK government has moved from the "containment" to the "delay" phase of its response to the Covid-19 outbreak.
Seven-day self-isolation periods for those with persistent coughs or fevers were just one measure announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The BBC's James Gallagher explains.
Read more: People with fever or cough told to self-isolate


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Children stuck on Wrabness mudflats rescued by helicopter

The moment four 12-year-old children were found and rescued after becoming stuck on mudflats has been captured on video .
@ @ @ @ @ were trapped at Wrabness , near Harwich , Essex , at about 18:45 GMT on @ @ @ @ @ in , police said .
One of the girls managed to call for help with @ @ @ @ @ on her phone .
The coastguard said two were able to free themselves while a @ @ @ @ @ to safety by 22:05 .

The moment four 12-year-old children were found and rescued after becoming stuck on mudflats has been captured on video.
Three girls and a boy were trapped at Wrabness, near Harwich, Essex, at about 18:45 GMT on Tuesday as the tide came in, police said.
One of the girls managed to call for help with just minutes of battery left on her phone.
The coastguard said two were able to free themselves while a helicopter winched the other two to safety by 22:05.


bbcuk--2020-03-12--How cruise ships contribute to Southampton's air pollution

It 's one of the most profitable leisure industries in the world , but campaigners say the cruise industry could @ @ @ @ @ needs to the problem of air pollution .
Cruise ships have huge power demands , @ @ @ @ @ such as lights and water treatment plants , they run their engines 24/7 whilst moored @ @ @ @ @ in Hampshire .
Dr Christelle , a GP in the Woolston area of the city @ @ @ @ @ causing health issues and PhD student Natasha Easton , who is looking at the effect @ @ @ @ @ smoke from cruise ships , says the finest particles can get `` very deep in @ @ @ @ @ have the worst health effects . ''
The Cruise Liner Industry Association that represents several @ @ @ @ @ brings about 10 billion euros in to the UK economy a year , and takes @ @ @ @ @ and more sustainable technology for the whole shipping industry .

It's one of the most profitable leisure industries in the world, but campaigners say the cruise industry could be contributing more than it needs to the problem of air pollution.
Cruise ships have huge power demands, and to power on-board facilities such as lights and water treatment plants, they run their engines 24/7 whilst moored up in ports like Southampton in Hampshire.
Dr Christelle, a GP in the Woolston area of the city, says air pollution is causing health issues and PhD student Natasha Easton, who is looking at the effect tiny particles of soot and smoke from cruise ships, says the finest particles can get "very deep in the body... and potentially have the worst health effects."
The Cruise Liner Industry Association that represents several companies says the cruise industry brings about 10 billion euros in to the UK economy a year, and takes the lead on developing greener and more sustainable technology for the whole shipping industry.
A film by Ben Moore


bbcuk--2020-03-11--Budget 2020: Government lays out economic plan to combat Covid-19

Rishi Sunak has pledged billions of pounds to combat the economic impact of coronavirus in his first budget as chancellor @ @ @ @ @ the chancellor warned that `` for a period , it 's going to be tough @ @ @ @ @ would see a shrink in `` production capacity '' and reduction in consumer spending but @ @ @ @ @ our economic performance will recover '' .
Leila Nathoo looks at what the government had @ @ @

Rishi Sunak has pledged billions of pounds to combat the economic impact of coronavirus in his first budget as chancellor.
Setting out his budget the chancellor warned that "for a period, it's going to be tough" and that the UK would see a shrink in "production capacity" and reduction in consumer spending but said he was confident "our economic performance will recover".
Leila Nathoo looks at what the government had to offer.


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Starling rescued from drain cover in Downham Market

A starling had to be rescued by fire crews and the RSPCA after it got stuck in a drain cover @ @ @ @ @ public spotted the bird 's head popping through a hole in the drain in Downham @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday and contacted the animal welfare charity .
RSPCA officer Naemi Kilbey had to call @ @ @ @ @ the cover before she was able to catch the bird .
She said it was @ @ @ @ @ more unusual '' rescues she had done .
`` When you attend an animal rescue @ @ @ @ @ out how they got themselves into the predicament - but in the case of this @ @ @ @ @ do n't know how on earth he got himself there , '' Ms Kilbey said @ @ @ @ @ to East Winch Wildlife Centre where its health is being monitored .
It is expected @ @ @ @ @ wild at the weekend .

"When you attend an animal rescue, you can usually work out how they got themselves into the predicament - but in the case of this little starling, I really don't know how on earth he got himself there," Ms Kilbey said.


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: Lanarkshire school closure after infection confirmed

A secondary school in South Lanarkshire has closed temporarily after a coronavirus case emerged .
The individual from Lanark Grammar School is self-isolating at home and the school is due to re-open on Monday .
The development came as new measures to delay the spread of coronavirus in Scotland were due to come into effect .
From Friday , people with symptoms of the virus - namely a fever or a new cough - are urged to stay at home for a period of seven days .
There have now been 60 cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Scotland - a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK has moved into the `` delay '' phase in its response to the outbreak .
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Thursday that widespread school closures were not yet necessary - but from next week restrictions will be placed on gatherings of more than 500 people .
Dr John Logan , NHS Lanarkshire consultant in public health medicine , said the individual from Lanark Grammar School who has tested positive for Covid-19 was not giving cause for concern .
He said : `` We would like to reassure all staff and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from this individual is very low .
`` Our public health team is in the process of identifying and contacting the limited number of people who were in very close contact with the confirmed case and issuing public health advice .
The first case of coronavirus transmitted within the community was detected in Scotland on Wednesday .
There are 590 confirmed cases across the UK and 10 people have died - all of them in English hospitals .
However , the UK government 's chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance has said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between 5,000 and 10,000 .
• The Scottish Green Party has cancelled its spring conference • Offshore oil and gas industry says installations will be placed on immediate `` lockdown '' if a worker on board tests positive for coronavirus • The VisitScotland Expo in Aberdeen , due to take place on 1 and 2 April , has been cancelled after a `` significant number of cancellations '' • Loganair has announced a reduction in its flights after a `` marked drop '' in bookings • The Courier newspaper has cancelled its annual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Who concert in Glasgow on 23 March is off after the band postponed its UK tour As part of the new measures aimed at delaying the peak of the outbreak until the summer , people experiencing symptoms are being urged to stay at home for seven days , but not to call their GP or NHS 24 unless their condition deteriorates .
Those who have been in contact with someone who is experiencing symptoms should only stay at home if they also begin to experience symptoms .
Scotland 's chief medical officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-prepared for a significant outbreak of coronavirus but there is currently no treatment or vaccine .
Early detection measures will continue to be vital in helping to prevent the spread of the virus .
`` People have a vital role to play in helping us contain any outbreak by following the latest health and travel advice , and following basic hygiene precautions , such as washing hands frequently , not touching their face and covering their nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing .
Nicola Sturgeon said widespread school closures @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young people might gather informally and still spread the virus .
She said there was also concern that closing schools as a precaution would lead to key workers staying off work to look after children .
She did , however , advise that all overseas school trips should be cancelled .
The Scottish Qualifications Authority has said there will be no changes to the exam timetable `` at present '' .
It urged learners , parents , schools and colleges to `` continue to prepare as normal '' .
All current deadlines for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the exam timetable is currently scheduled to run from 27 April until 4 June .
The Scottish government has also advised gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled from next Monday although this is not a UK-wide measure .
The first minister said the advice on mass gatherings was a Scottish government decision designed to reduce the impact on the emergency services , rather then preventing the spread of the virus .
Sunday 's clash between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox is still scheduled to go ahead .
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The SNP MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow tweeted: "Friday/ Saturday Surgeries Cancelled: Apologies for such short notice but after two NHS consultations tonight the out of hours doctor has confirmed I must self-isolate for one week. Hope to be feeling better soon. Thanks to all @NHSScotland for everything you do."


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: Schools and colleges in NI to remain open

Northern Ireland 's schools and colleges will not close at this stage , the first and deputy first ministers have said .
Earlier the Republic of Ireland 's government said it would shut educational institutions and ban mass gatherings .
But on Thursday evening , following a high-level emergency summit , First Minister Arlene Foster said NI would follow scientific advice .
Another two cases of the virus were confirmed in Northern Ireland on Thursday , bringing the total to 20 .
Both the new cases are adults .
One involved recent travel from Italy and the other can be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK .
The meeting involved executive ministers including Mrs Foster , deputy First Minister Michelle O'Neill , the head of the NI Civil Service David Sterling and representatives of the emergency services .
• People with fever or cough told to self-isolate Before the meeting the first and deputy first ministers dialled into a Cobra meeting with the prime minister and top UK health officials .
Ms O'Neill said : `` We have a situation here in the north where we are not at the stage yet where that [ closing schools @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take now . ''
She added : `` We are guided by the science and the medical evidence that we have suggests that this is not the right decision at this time . ''
Ms O'Neill later said that the situation as regards closing schools and public gatherings was under `` daily review '' .
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Ms O'Neill said members of the Northern Ireland Executive and the Irish government would hold a North South Ministerial Council meeting on Saturday .
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Education Minister Peter Weir , who also attended the summit , said closing schools could be `` counter-productive '' for public health .
Mrs Foster said the issues would be reviewed next week .
• The number of cases across the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government 's chief scientific adviser says up to 10,000 people may be infected • There 's also been another 27 cases in the Republic of Ireland - bringing the total there to 70 • NI 's Department of Health has warned it may have to place some restrictions on visitors to hospitals and care homes • A number of women in Northern Ireland have had fertility treatment postponed • The St Patrick 's Day community parade in Armagh has been cancelled • Sporting fixtures are now being widely affected , with the GAA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ireland • Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland 's Euro 2020 play-off games could also be postponed Speaking in Downing Street , Mr Johnson said it was `` the worst public health crisis for a generation '' .
Like Mr Weir , he said closing schools could do more harm than good .
He added that the government was considering calling for the suspension of major public events such as sporting fixtures - but this would be a measure primarily to protect public services .
He said even if the peak of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few weeks '' the NHS would be in a stronger position to handle it .

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bbcuk--2020-03-12--Coronavirus: Sick people asked to self-isolate in Wales

People with symptoms of a new cough or fever are being asked to self-isolate for seven days as part of an escalated response to the coronavirus .
The advice comes into effect on Friday as Wales moves to a delay phase , beyond the original contain phase .
Wales ' chief medical officer Dr Frank Atherton said the challenge was to prepare for a significant number of cases in the coming months .
Case numbers have risen from 19 to 25 , with the first case in north Wales .
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said from Friday , school trips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and those with pre-existing health conditions have been told not to go on cruises .
Dr Atherton said the delay phase would lead to some inconvenience for people not going to work or school , but Wales needed to reduce `` the peak of demand '' on the health and social care system so it can prepare for the peak of the virus , still estimated to be in May or June .
`` We 're working on the assumption if people have symptoms of a new cough or fever , that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
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• CONTAINMENT : What it means to self-isolate • HEALTH MYTHS : The fake advice you should ignore • MAPS AND CHARTS : Visual guide to the outbreak Health Minister Vaughan Gething said he had received very clear advice that closing schools was not an appropriate option at the moment .
`` It 's also about the length of time schools may need to close to be an effective measure , '' he added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closing schools for a week or two .
But also , what impact does that have on parents - those otherwise not going into work to look after their children , the police or health service , who we want to keep on going to work ?
`` And the next stage of people to look after them are other members of the family - and if they 're grandparents , older members of the family - they 're exactly the groups of people we 're looking to protect . ''
Schools , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Republic of Ireland are to close from 18:00 GMT , it was announced earlier .
What about large gatherings and Saturday 's rugby match ?
Mr Gething said asking large gatherings to stop , as suggested will happen in Scotland , is something he was `` actively considering '' .
He said the Scottish government was thinking about the impact on emergency services .
In response to the Plaid Cymru call for the Wales v Scotland game Six Nations game to be postponed , he said it was important members of the opposition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have suspended the rest of the league season indefinitely .
In football , Wales ' match with the United States on 30 March in Cardiff has been cancelled after a decision by the US Soccer Federation .
Meanwhile , the match between Wales v Austria in Swansea on 27 March is still taking place but the FAW said it was `` monitoring the situation closely '' .
What is the latest on the number of cases ?
A total of 785 people in Wales have now been tested - although there are no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed cases are : • One in Cardiff and another in Monmouthshire , both associated with travel abroad • Two in Neath Port Talbot linked to contact with a previous case • One in Blaenau Gwent and another in Wrexham .
Neither have a travel history to a country where the virus is circulating or known contact with another confirmed case How do I get tested in Wales ?
The first case of coronavirus transmitted within the community , without an obvious close contact or travel history , was confirmed in Caerphilly on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The fact remains that everybody is vulnerable .
Most of us are going to get an infection at some point .
Most will have a minor infection . ''
He said there were mild cases among those who had been diagnosed in Wales , and some with breathing difficulties .
Dr Robin Howe , incident director at Public Health Wales , said : `` The process of identifying and contacting close contacts of the new cases is under way , and we are taking all appropriate actions to protect the public 's health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see GPs Official updates on the virus in Wales will now be given at 11:00 daily .
There are now 596 confirmed cases in the UK , up from 456 on Wednesday , and two more deaths , of people with underlying health conditions in London and Essex , taking the total to 10 .
Older People 's Commissioner for Wales Heléna Herklots has cancelled all her events and urged everyone to help and support older people they know .

"We're not talking about closing schools for a week or two. But also, what impact does that have on parents - those otherwise not going into work to look after their children, the police or health service, who we want to keep on going to work?


bbcuk--2020-03-12--Ava-May Littleboy: Beach-death inflatable was 'over-pressurised'

The owner of an inflatable trampoline that exploded , killing a girl , allegedly wrote in an email the equipment burst due to `` being over-pressurised '' and the `` hot weather '' .
Ava-May Littleboy , 3 , was thrown in the air when the attraction at Gorleston , Norfolk , burst on 1 July 2018 .
Her inquest heard Curt Johnson texted two junior workers after the incident to say : `` Just tell the truth '' .
In another email read out by Norfolk senior coroner Jacqueline Lake and allegedly written by Mr Johnson , the trampoline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death for `` anything which shows your products meet British standards '' .
Ms Lake warned Mr Johnson he could incriminate himself if he confirmed whether or not they were sent by him .
In both cases he declined to answer .
Witnesses told the Norwich hearing how the young girl had been playing on the attraction on Gorleston beach when it burst , sending her into the air before she landed face down on the sand .
In two emails sent the same day , the author asked the manufacturer for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the certification quality of the PVC '' and what pressure it should be operated at , Ms Lake said .
Mr Johnson is also alleged to have emailed equipment inspector Henry Rundle in the days after the incident saying he believed it was caused `` due to the trampoline being over-pressurised and due to the hot weather '' .
Mr Johnson did not answer whether or not he sent the email .
Asked by Ms Lake if Mr Rundle had expressed any concerns to Mr Johnson when he inspected the inflatable trampoline five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said : `` I do n't mind answering that question , and that answer is no . ''
The jury was told Mr Johnson sent a text message to an under-16 worker who was overseeing the inflation of the trampoline , telling him he `` did n't do as I asked '' by not telling his wife , Giselle Johnson , when the device was ready .
The message , also sent to an under-18 worker , said : `` Guys , we are in bits .
It does n't matter what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blame is on us as you work for us .
`` On that day I did tell you many times about the things to do .
`` You followed me around while doing the slide checks but I was told you did n't do as I asked . ''
The text said the `` blame still lies with me and Giselle as we are the operators '' , adding : `` So just tell the truth about what you did . ''

The message, also sent to an under-18 worker, said: "Guys, we are in bits. It doesn't matter what you say in your interviews as all the blame is on us as you work for us.


bbcuk--2020-03-13--Coronavirus: UK measures defended amid criticism

Telling those with a high temperature or cough to self-isolate for a week will have the `` biggest impact '' in the fight against coronavirus , the UK 's chief science adviser says .
Sir Patrick Vallance said the new advice was a `` big intervention '' , amid criticism of the government 's plan to combat the virus .
The UK has moved from `` containing '' the coronavirus to `` delaying '' it .
But an ex-health secretary criticised the lack of more stringent measures .
All professional football leagues in England , including the Premier League , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April .
There have been 596 confirmed cases across the country , but health officials have said they believe the actual number of people infected could be between 5,000 and 10,000 .
In total , 10 people have now died in the UK with the virus .
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• TRAVEL PLANS : What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BBC Newsnight the decision to hold off cancelling large gatherings was `` surprising and concerning '' when we have `` four weeks before we get to the stage that Italy is at '' .
Much of Italy - the world 's worst-hit country after China - is currently in lockdown as the country 's tally of deaths has topped 1,000 .
`` You would have thought that every single thing we do in that four weeks would be designed to slow the spread of people catching the virus , '' added Mr Hunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years and quit as foreign secretary in July .
But Sir Patrick told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme it was more likely the virus would be transmitted in a pub than a stadium .
`` The most likely place you are going to get an infection from is a family member or friend in a small space , not in a big space , '' he said .
• Three reasons the UK could avoid Italy 's fate • How the virus is affecting the entertainment industry Defending the new tactics , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first set of measures are actually rather large . ''
`` We have just asked a lot of people to isolate , stay at home , if they have got symptoms of mild upper respiratory tract infection , cough or fever .
That is a big change , '' he added .
`` We have also talked about the possibility of whole households staying at home if one person has got [ coronavirus ] - that may come in later .
`` And importantly we are also talking about that during the peak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected , the elderly and vulnerable are properly protected .
This is not a short-term thing , it is going to go on for weeks . ''
He said that closing schools was a `` very effective way of dealing with pandemic flu '' but that with this coronavirus , `` the role of children is less clear in terms of spreading the disease '' .
Sir Patrick said it is hoped the government 's approach will create a `` herd immunity in the UK '' .
`` Our aim is to try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ peak , not suppress it completely , '' he said .
`` Also , because the vast majority of people get a mild illness , to build up some kind of herd immunity so more people are immune to this disease and we reduce the transmission .
`` At the same time we protect those who are most vulnerable to it . ''
He also said the new coronavirus is likely to become `` an annual seasonal infection '' .
'Keep calm and carry on' The worst health crisis in a generation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is true .
But what got missed in the government 's coronavirus message - understandably , given the scale of the challenge - is that we should also get on with our lives .
We should keep calm and carry on ( while following the advice , of course ) .
At the moment , there are two basic things to do - wash our hands regularly and isolate if we develop symptoms .
We should still go out , play sport , attend events and keep children in school .
Why ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the household following suit , it 's impossible to eliminate the risk of getting the virus .
It 's circulating .
Even if you avoid going to watch your favourite football team or skip your trip to theatre , you may well catch it on your way to work or when you do the weekly shop .
This virus is with us now .
And it will be for the foreseeable future .
Only when we have a vaccine or if herd immunity develops - if enough of the population @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have protection .
There will no doubt be a time when drastic measures are needed - to flatten the peak , protect the most vulnerable at the time of highest risk and stop the NHS getting overwhelmed - but it 's not now .
That 's the clear message .
Mr Hunt , chair of the Commons health and social care committee , said he was also `` personally surprised that we 're still allowing external visits to care homes '' .
He added that the evidence from countries who appeared to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showed they `` moved very early '' on introducing social distancing .
Sir Patrick said that new advice for care homes would become important as the epidemic progressed .
On Thursday , Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures aimed at protecting the elderly and those most vulnerable to the disease , which included : • Anyone with a `` new , continuous '' cough or high temperature is advised to self-isolate for seven days • Testing will only focus on identifying people with the virus in hospital • People over 70 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not to go on cruises The PM said suspending major public events such as sporting fixtures was still under consideration , but it would be a measure primarily to protect public services , rather than delay the spread .
He also said there was no need to close schools at the moment , saying `` the scientific advice is that this could do more harm than good at this time '' .
The UK government 's health advisers are working on the assumption that Britain will not see infection rates peak for up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was important to get the timing right for stricter measures because people would tire of them after a few weeks .
As the epidemic reaches its peak , it is likely elderly people and those with health conditions will be told to cut social contact and stay at home .
Keith Neal , emeritus professor in the epidemiology of infectious diseases at the University of Nottingham , said the measures would help contain the spread of the virus .
He said : `` The plans are sensible , it is very easy to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but there is little evidence to make any decision . ''
Meanwhile , Susan Michie , professor of health psychology at University College London , said `` nobody has the right answer '' when it comes to tackling the virus .
However , she said having sports events played behind closed doors could be counterproductive as it might instead lead people to gathering in pubs `` in the warmth , where viruses love it '' .
Scotland is among the countries to have restricted mass gatherings , along with the Irish Republic , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public facilities .
Schools in Northern Ireland will close at some stage , First Minister Arlene Foster said .
Elsewhere , France is one of the latest European countries to close all schools , universities and nurseries .
In the US , all major sport has been suspended and Broadway performances are off for a month .
• School leaders are calling for clear guidance ahead of any widespread school closures • Cabinet Minister Anne-Marie Trevelyan tested negative for coronavirus after coming into contact with Nadine Dorries , the first MP to contract @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have agreed not to hold face-to-face talks next week on Brexit because of virus concerns • The Electoral Commission is recommending that local polls due in May should be postponed until the autumn • The Premier League will hold `` an emergency club meeting '' on Friday to discuss future fixtures after Arsenal 's clash with Brighton was postponed after manager Mikel Arteta 's positive test • Chelsea 's full squad has gone into self-isolation after winger Callum Hudson-Odoi got a positive diagnosis The number of UK cases rose by more than 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 60 in Scotland , 20 in Northern Ireland and 25 in Wales .
Public Health England has released new guidance for those staying at home because they have symptoms of the virus - a cough or a temperature of 37.8C ( 100F ) or more .
• Not to go to work , school , or public areas , use public transport or taxis - or even for a walk • Those with even mild symptoms of infection should stay at least two metres away from other people in their homes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed or suspected cases should use a separate bathroom if they can , or thoroughly clean facilities after using them if they live with other people How have you been affected by coronavirus ?
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School closures have also yet to be announced. Such measures are effective for controlling serious flu epidemics, but Covid-19 seems to affect children less. In addition, school closures would take many much needed NHS staff away from their jobs while they look after their children.


bbcuk--2020-03-13--Coronavirus: Premier League and EFL suspended until 3 April at earliest

All elite football in England has been suspended until at least 3 April as a result of the spread of @ @ @ @ @ games , EFL fixtures and matches in the FA Women 's Super League and Women @ @ @ @ @ .
The Premier League said action would resume on 4 April `` subject to medical @ @ @ @ @ time '' .
The Football Association said England 's games against Italy on 27 March @ @ @ @ @ are off .
The EFL , which hopes to resume play a day earlier , @ @ @ @ @ to suspend `` non-essential activities '' such as `` player appearances , training ground visits @ @ @ @ @

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Some fans have been seen wearing protective masks at Premier League fixtures
Elite football in Britain has been suspended until at least 3 April as a result of the spread of coronavirus.
All games in England's Premier League, EFL, Women's Super League and Women's Championship, plus in Scotland,Wales and Northern Ireland, are postponed.
The Premier League said play will start on 4 April subject to "conditions at the time".
But BBC sports editor Dan Roan says resuming on the date is privately deemed "almost impossible".
FA chairman Greg Clarke is known to have expressed his fear at Friday's emergency meeting that the season may have to be abandoned.
England's international friendly matches against Italy on 27 March and Denmark four days later are off.
The EFL, which hopes to resume play a day earlier than the Premier League on 3 April, said clubs were also advised to suspend "non-essential activities" such as "player appearances, training ground visits and fan meetings".
The Euro 2020 play-offs have also moved closer to being postponed after Fifa recommended that all impending internationals should be called off.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic are all scheduled to play their semi-finals on 26 March, with the finals five days later.
The suspension comes on a day of widespread sporting postponements worldwide.
Late on Thursday, it was announced Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had tested positive for the virus, and early on Friday Chelsea striker Callum Hudson-Odoi revealed he had been affected, while Everton say a first-team player has shown symptoms.
Earlier this week, several clubs - including Arsenal, Chelsea, Leicester City, Bournemouth, Manchester City, Juventus and Real Madrid - revealed they have either all or some of their playing staff in self-isolation.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: "In this unprecedented situation, we are working closely with our clubs, government, the FA and EFL and can reassure everyone the health and welfare of players, staff and supporters are our priority."
The Premier League said its "aim is to reschedule the displaced fixtures", while the Football Association said "all parties are committed at this time to trying to complete this season's domestic fixture programme".
On Thursday Prime Minister Boris Johnson said suspending major public events such as sporting fixtures was being considered by the government but would be a measure primarily to protect public services, rather than delay the spread.
The EFL said: "This decision has not been taken lightly, but the EFL must prioritise the health and well-being of players, staff and supporters while also acknowledging the government's national efforts in tackling this outbreak."
Football has also been suspended in Italy, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Portugal and the USA.
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Dan Roan, BBC sports editor
These are deeply worrying times for football - and for world sport - which is having to face up to a period of disruption and dislocation unprecedented in peacetime.
Privately, senior football figures admit that resuming the English league season in early April - when the initial suspension will be reviewed - will be almost impossible.
Their hope is that next week a decision is taken by Uefa to postpone Euro 2020 for a year, thereby freeing up space in the calendar to reschedule outstanding matches, and complete domestic league seasons across the continent at some stage.
The problem is that the outbreak is expected to be at its peak in May and June, so some within the game fear that if the suspension keeps on being extended, the season will have to be abandoned and declared void.
This would obviously be a nightmare scenario for the fans of Liverpool and Leeds United, who both stand on the brink of long-awaited glory. But it would also have severe financial ramifications for clubs, players, staff and broadcasters, along with the wider sporting industry.
Amid the threat of legal action and demands for refunds from season ticket holders, clubs will now be scrambling to check insurance policies and commercial contracts.
This a crisis no one saw coming.
And one that leaves a gaping hole in the country's cultural fabric at a tense and troubling time, when many people could do with the welcome distraction that football brings to so many.