theweekuk--2020-02-24--Arsenal boss Arteta hails Aubameyang: ‘other clubs are right to want him, he is a superb player’

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the striker scored twice in the 3-2 Premier League victory over Everton on Sunday .
Club captain Aubameyang has now scored 19 goals this season and 60 in 95 matches for the Gunners since joining from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018 .
The 30-year-old , whose contract expires in the summer of 2021 , has been linked with a move away from the club after it was reported he wants to play Champions League football next season .
After 27 matches this season Arsenal are currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 37 points - seven points behind fourth-placed Chelsea .
Arteta , who was appointed Arsenal head coach in December , admits that he “ had questions ” regarding the Gabon international ’ s commitment .
However , the Spaniard has praised the skipper for his performances and goal record .
“ Before I took over I had my questions about him but he has shown his commitment , ” said Arteta .
“ I wanted him to show if he wanted to do it and do it physically .
“ I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scoring important goals and as a captain he is giving a great example to everyone else with the way he is working defensively.
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Start your trial today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Video of Mikel Arteta reveals the doubts he had about Aubameyang before he became Arsenal manager The right place to be Aubameyang ’ s supreme finishing has seen the striker linked with a move to Spanish giants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the reigning La Liga champions tried to sign him in January and confirmed that they remain interested in a future deal .
Arteta is not surprised by the interest in Aubameyang , but the Arsenal boss hopes he can convince the in-form forward to stay at the Emirates for the long term .
“ They are completely right to want him because he is a superb player , ” added Arteta .
“ It ’ s right that big teams like him .
Hopefully we can convince him this is the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s been tough for him because he has big expectations .
He wants to play in the biggest competitions and with the best players .
We have to help him do that .
He needs to feel fulfilled .
“ He is our most important player , no doubt the impact he has in this team .
We will have to convince him to stay with us.
” Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville admits he ’ s been won over by the “ world-class ” Arsenal striker .
“ Including me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aubameyang as world class , ” said Neville .
“ We ’ re happy to go with Aguero , we 're happy to go with Mane and Salah , Firmino , Kane… all these players who have graced the Premier League in the last two or three seasons .
“ He ’ s one of the best players we ’ ve got in the Premier League , but for some reason he doesn ’ t quite get the credit and the plaudits that others get .
“ I don ’ t know why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s the time for us all to start recognising the quality and the brilliance of this player .
He fights for the team , he ’ s always there , and for me , he ’ s everything you would want in a football player.
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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the striker scored twice in the 3-2 Premier League victory over Everton on Sunday.
Club captain Aubameyang has now scored 19 goals this season and 60 in 95 matches for the Gunners since joining from Borussia Dortmund in January 2018.
The 30-year-old, whose contract expires in the summer of 2021, has been linked with a move away from the club after it was reported he wants to play Champions League football next season.
After 27 matches this season Arsenal are currently ninth in the Premier League table with 37 points - seven points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
Arteta, who was appointed Arsenal head coach in December, admits that he “had questions” regarding the Gabon international’s commitment. However, the Spaniard has praised the skipper for his performances and goal record.
“Before I took over I had my questions about him but he has shown his commitment,” said Arteta. “I wanted him to show if he wanted to do it and do it physically.
“I’m so happy with him. He is scoring important goals and as a captain he is giving a great example to everyone else with the way he is working defensively.”
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The right place to be
Aubameyang’s supreme finishing has seen the striker linked with a move to Spanish giants Barcelona.
Metro reported earlier this month that the reigning La Liga champions tried to sign him in January and confirmed that they remain interested in a future deal.
Arteta is not surprised by the interest in Aubameyang, but the Arsenal boss hopes he can convince the in-form forward to stay at the Emirates for the long term.
“They are completely right to want him because he is a superb player,” added Arteta. “It’s right that big teams like him. Hopefully we can convince him this is the right place to be.
“I think it’s been tough for him because he has big expectations. He wants to play in the biggest competitions and with the best players. We have to help him do that. He needs to feel fulfilled.
“He is our most important player, no doubt the impact he has in this team. We will have to convince him to stay with us.”
Neville: Aubameyang is world-class
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville admits he’s been won over by the “world-class” Arsenal striker.
“Including me, we have stopped short of announcing Aubameyang as world class,” said Neville.
“We’re happy to go with Aguero, we're happy to go with Mane and Salah, Firmino, Kane… all these players who have graced the Premier League in the last two or three seasons.
“He’s one of the best players we’ve got in the Premier League, but for some reason he doesn’t quite get the credit and the plaudits that others get.
“I don’t know why that is, but I think now’s the time for us all to start recognising the quality and the brilliance of this player. He fights for the team, he’s always there, and for me, he’s everything you would want in a football player.”
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theweekuk--2020-02-24--Coronavirus: epidemic vs. pandemic and why it matters

The increasing number of cases of coronavirus being diagnosed around the world has prompted fears that the outbreak will become a “ pandemic ” .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) officially declared the spread of the virus a “ public health emergency of international concern ” on 30 January , but has so far stopped short of saying the situation has reached pandemic levels .
So what would that definition mean ?
According to real-time statistics website Worldometer , there had been 79,737 cases in total and 2,628 deaths from coronavirus disease Covid-19 as of 2pm on Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovered .
The vast majority of cases and deaths have been in mainland China , but the virus has spread to 36 countries and territories worldwide .
The highest number of fatalities outside China is in Iran , which has reported 12 deaths , followed by South Korea ( eight ) and Italy ( six ) .
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines an epidemic as “ an increase , often sudden , in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in that population in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the other hand , “ refers to an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents , usually affecting a large number of people ” .
For example , swine flu , or H1N1 , was declared a pandemic by WHO in 2009 .
Brian Labus , assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Nevada , Las Vegas , notes that the term pandemic does not describe a disease ’ s severity .
“ Because of their wide geographic distribution , pandemics usually affect a large number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ article on The Conversation .
“ While we usually think of pandemics in relation to serious , life-threatening diseases , even outbreaks of mild diseases could cross borders and become pandemics.
” The situation across South Korea , Iran and Italy “ points to the early stages of pandemic ” , says Fergus Walsh , medical correspondent for the BBC .
That fear was echoed by Paul Hunter , professor of health protection at the University of East Anglia , who says that the spike in cases outside China is “ extremely concerning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the Covid-19 outbreak was not yet officially seen as a pandemic because countries were managing to contain the virus .
The organisation ’ s website explains that for a pandemic to be declared , at least one other country in a different region to the original source nation - in this case , China - must have a “ community level outbreak ” , and “ human-to-human spread of the virus ” must have occurred in at least two countries in one region .
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Even if the Covid-19 outbreak is declared a pandemic , “ the terminology doesn ’ t change anything about the severity of the disease or how we are responding ” , says Labus on The Conversation .
Declaring coronavirus a public health emergency last month improved information sharing and coordination between countries , says Lubus - and “ these actions will continue ” .
But the risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the terminology .
“ Even if an outbreak is spreading worldwide , how it is spreading locally and how people respond is what determines your risk , ” he says .

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theweekuk--2020-02-24--10 amazing stacks to celebrate Pancake Day

Pancake Day falls on Tuesday 25 February this year and after doing some intense research with DesignMyNight , we ’ ve compiled the best of the best across the UK , from London to Brighton and Norwich .
Think savoury CBD stacks , buttermilk towers with deep-fried Cornflake ice-cream and boozy Chamboard creations for when Nutella crêpes are no longer hitting the spot .
Does it get batter than this ?
Probably not .
The Breakfast Club has been a London staple since 2005 and they ’ ve flipped enough pancakes to build The Shard three times over .
Unsurprisingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Pancake Day once again , experimenting with flavours to bring some delicious specials to their retro cafes in London and Brighton .
All The Chocolate is a messy tier of chocolate frosting and cherry compote , while Great Balls of Deep-Fried Cornflake Ice-Cream is as delicious and calorific as you ’ d imagine .
Where The Pancakes Are What started as a pop-up is now London ’ s permanent pancake house .
To celebrate five years of Where The Pancakes Are , the team are working with Flat Iron to bring a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ masses .
Go down the savoury route with the 1,000 Baby Greens that ’ s vegan and wheat-free or the Pear Caramel , a sticky stack of caramel and thyme poached conference pear .
If you aren ’ t full to the brim , stick around until 8pm when you can take part in their three-legged pancake race .
The winner will be rewarded in the best of ways : with free bubbles and pancakes .
Christopher ’ s is one of the best American restaurants in London and thanks to their yearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bet when Shrove Tuesday rolls around .
There ’ s the decadent and delicious lobster benedict where shrimp and turmeric pancakes are dressed with corn , poached eggs , kale and spinach , but if you ’ re giving into your sweet tooth on the 25th , there ’ s Honey I Cookied the Pancakes and Peaches ‘ n ’ Cream .
A lot of people don ’ t like sharing their food , but if you don ’ t mind two forks chiming towards the same plate Bread Street Kitchen have just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ramsay restaurant is tossing a limited edition tower of buttermilk pancakes , presented with several scoops of raspberry ripple ice cream and lashings of Chambord sauce .
Boozy and moreish in equal measure , this stack isn ’ t for the faint of stomach so make sure you bring along hungry recruits on February 25th .
Bespoke pancakes will be the order of the day at No 11 Pimlico Road on 25 February .
This airy Chelsea restaurant is tossing four limited edition pancakes for Shrove Tuesday and there ’ s something to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come propped with chimichurri , chicken , chilli and coriander ; kimchi pancakes are piled high with smoked salmon , spring onion and basil mayo , and there ’ s a smashing vegan option with slices of caramelised banana , maple syrup and coconut yoghurt .
Erpingham House brand themselves as the UK ’ s largest plant-based restaurant and after whisking Nowich ’ s vegans ( and non-vegans alike ) off their feet , they have announced a brand new restaurant opening in Brighton .
It ’ s not open until March however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get your pancake kicks in their original outpost .
On the menu for one day only , make your way here for their strawberry special .
You ’ ll find Burr & Co nestled away in the Kimpton Fitzroy London , and while their beetroot lattes and buttery pastries are two reasons to pull up a chair on any given lunchtime , there are four more reasons to visit them this month .
They ’ ve been experimenting with different batches to bring all-new epic pancakes to the menu for this week only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hazelnut or raspberry coulis and winter berries , with their crêpes selection coming packed with either spinach and emmental cheese or dulce de leche .
Their veni-moo burger was named the UK 's Best Burger 2016 and they ’ ve scooped up plenty more burger gongs since , but Mac & Wild ’ s talents span way past the humble patty .
Each year they get whisky in the kitchen ( pun intended ) and this year ’ s special is something to write home about .
Their Irn Bru and Mars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bed of chocolate orange pancakes , with a duvet of Irn Bru syrup , deep-fried Mars Bar bites , ice cream and crispy sprinkles .
You can never go wrong with adding Nutella to your Shrove Tuesday celebrations but there ’ s something to be said for the creativity of this option .
Art Yard Bar & Kitchen have got caught up in the CBD craze , moving away from the traditional toppings to make way for a pancake tower dressed in CBD oil , hemp and chia seeds , natural yoghurt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Unusual , yes , but a must-try for those with an adventurous palate .
Hotbox are known for their Deep South flavours and meaty masterpieces , but if you want to get a mouthful of their pancakes on Tuesday 25 February , you need to dodge their Spitalfields restaurant and make your way to Market Hall Fulham or West End .
Teaming up with the popular food halls , sink your teeth into their gluttonous Oreo pancake that ’ s sandwiched together with Oreo dough and chantilly cream or their Very & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of sweet and savoury .
For more information on the best ways to celebrate Pancake Day in London , visit DesignMyNight.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook ; @ DesignMyNight .

Pancake Day is upon us and what better way to get in the mood for some flipping fun than with handy hints and tips from some top chefs. Shrove Tuesday, which falls on 21 February in 2023, marks the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Originally, it was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before embarking on the fast.
Pancakes later became a perfect way of using up these ingredients, with the pancake first featured in cookery books around 1439. “The tradition of tossing or flipping them is almost as old,” said Historic UK, quoting a text from 1619 that said: “And every man and maide doe take their turne, And tosse their Pancakes up for feare they burne.”
Whether you find delight in crepe-style pancakes or prefer the thicker fluffy variations typically found in Scotland and the US, Pancake Day is “an annual celebration enjoyed by many across the world in the lead up to the Christian festival of Easter”, the Independent said.
Below you will find a selection of tasty pancake recipes as well as secrets from the best pancake-makers in the business.
Simon Rimmer’s peanut butter banana cheesecake pancake Whole Earth has teamed up with TV chef Simon Rimmer to encourage Brits to enjoy peanut butter on their pancakes. Here’s his recipe for peanut butter banana cheesecake pancake. Ingredients Your favourite type of pancake – we’re using crepes so you can easily roll and fill
Sliced bananas
A few generous tablespoons of yoghurt – we’re using Greek style, but you can experiment with different flavours
Cream cheese – added to the yoghurt to your preferred creamy taste and texture
Blueberries
Flaked coconut
Whole Earth Drizzler Peanut Butter Method Lay your pancake flat
Combine cream cheese and yoghurt to your preferred cheesecake taste
Add sliced banana into the cheesecake mix and gently stir
Generously pop the mixture in a line down the centre of your delicious pancake
Roll up the pancake
Garnish with some beautiful blueberries and flaked coconuts
Then it’s time to drizzle peanut butter all over your pancakes instagram.com
Cyril Lignac’s chocolate and banana pancakes French chef Cyril Lignac of Bar Des Prés in Mayfair, London, has created his take on the classic pancake with an indulgent chocolate and banana recipe. Preparation time: 20 minutes
Rest time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes Ingredients: for four people For the pancakes 250g of flour
30g caster sugar
17g baking powder
1 pinch of fine salt
2 organic eggs
65g butter
30cl whole milk
Grape seed oil For the accompaniments 1 banana
12.5cl of full liquid cream with 35% fat very cold
15g vanilla sugar
A few spoonfuls of chocolate spread Method Place a bowl in the freezer to cool it, it will be used to mount the Chantilly cream.
Melt the butter in the microwave.
In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and fine salt. Add the eggs, mix gently, then pour in the previously melted butter, slowly pour in the milk, stirring gently without whisking too much, if there are any lumps left, it does not matter. Leave to stand for 15 minutes at room temperature. The device must not be smooth and especially not fall.
Peel and cut the banana into slices 0.5cm thick and place them on a plate. In a chilled bowl, pour the very cold cream, start whipping it, then add the vanilla sugar. When the whipped cream is firm, keep it cool.
In the pan, spread a little oil with a paper towel to avoid excess fat. Pour the batter little by little into discs 10cm in diameter, place a tablespoon of chocolate spread in the centre, pour over a second layer of pancake batter to cover the spread, then leave to cool over medium heat and when bubbles begin to appear on the surface, flip the pancakes using a spatula. Let them brown on the other side for about one minute.
When the pancakes are golden on both sides, put the pancakes on the plates. Cover them with banana bardespres.com
The Bradley Hare’s fluffy inn pancakes The team from The Bradley Hare in Wiltshire have put together their take on pancakes which are served with crispy bacon, maple syrup and blueberry compote. Ingredients 80g polenta
150g plain flour
400ml buttermilk
1tsp bicarbonate soda
1tsb baking soda
1 egg
50g butter Method Mix dry-mix wet
Then mix together
Melt 50g butter
Mix in
Cook in buttered pan
Serve with crispy bacon, maple syrup and blueberry compote thebradleyhare.co.uk
Danny Jack and Hailee Kukura’s American buckwheat pancakes Served in piles known as “shortstacks”, American pancakes are quite a bit thicker than the crêpes you find in Europe, which means that they soak up the syrup and juice from the berries, say Danny Jack and Hailee Kukura. If you prefer your pancakes thinner, just add a little bit more milk to your batter. Ingredients: serves 2-3 (about 6 large pancakes) For the batter 150g buckwheat or plain wholemeal flour
2 tsp golden or white caster sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1 small pear or apple, cored and grated (optional)
250ml milk, room temperature
2 eggs, separated
1 tbsp butter, for frying To serve 1 tbsp date syrup, honey, maple syrup or sweetener of your choice
2-3 tbsp Greek-style yogurt
150g blueberries or raspberries Method For the batter, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, grated pear or apple (if using), milk and egg yolks in a mixing bowl with a whisk until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold into the flour mix. Cover and rest this batter for at least 10 minutes.
Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat and grease generously with some of the butter.
Ladle some of the batter mixture into the centre of the pan and leave to cook, then flip when the pancake begins to bubble in the middle, about 2 minutes. Cook on the second side for 1-2 minutes, until the pancake is light brown on both sides and a little crispy on the edges. Remove to a plate and keep warm.
Repeat the process, re-greasing the pan with butter as needed and cooking one pancake at a time, keeping the cooked pancakes covered with a clean tea towel until all the pancakes are cooked.
Divide the pancakes up between your plates, drizzling your sweetener as generously as you like over the top.
Finish each serving with a dollop of yoghurt and a scattering of berries on top. Taken from Van Life Cookbook – Resourceful Recipes for Life on the Road: From Small Spaces to the Great Outdoors by Danny Jack and Hailee Kukura, published by Pavilion Books at £14.99. Photography by Holly Farrie. Buy from The Week Bookshop for £11.99; theweekbookshop.co.uk
Delia Smith’s basic pancakes Delia Smith's quick and easy pancake recipe makes 15 of the best flattened fancies. Ingredients 110g plain flour
Pinch of salt
Two large eggs
200ml semi-skimmed milk
75ml water
50g butter Method Delia’s recipe says to sift the flour and the salt into a good sized bowl before making a well in the centre of the flour and breaking the eggs into it.
Whisk the eggs and the flour thoroughly, gradually adding the milk until all the liquid has been used and the mixture has the consistency of a very thin cream. Scrape any excess flour from the edge of the bowl into the mix, add the water and mix until smooth.
Melt the butter in a pan and add two tablespoons into the mix before whisking again.
Pour the rest of the butter into a bowl and use as required to grease the pan before each pancake.
Get the pan really hot, then turn the heat down to medium and ladle in around 1.75tbs of mixture. Tip the batter around from side to side to get the base evenly coated with batter. Cook until golden and then flip – either with a palette knife or by tossing it into the air.
Delia suggests the simple delights of lemon and sugar to serve, but those with a sweet tooth may wish to add some jam or chocolate spread. This recipe is from Delia’s Winter Collection. deliaonline.com
Jamie Oliver’s buckwheat crepes Jamie Oliver’s Normandy style buckwheat pancakes are not for the faint-hearted, with a great deal more butter and a slosh of cider. Ingredients 3 free range eggs
100g butter, melted, plus a knob to grease the crepe pan
275ml cider
250ml water
250g buckwheat flour Method Beat the eggs and then add the butter, cider, water and a pinch of salt. Sift in the flour while beating and then allow the mixture to rest for 30 minutes. Heat a large pan and add a ladleful of batter, tilting the pan to spread, and cook until it starts to bubble. Loosen the edges and turn or flip the pancake. Serve with sweet or savoury fillings.
If you fancy something a bit different, you could try frying up a stack of US-style pancakes, delicious with anything from maple syrup and bacon to yoghurt and blueberries. jamieoliver.com
Nigella Lawson’s American breakfast pancakes Nigella Lawson blitzes the perfect US pancakes. “These are those thick, spongy American pancakes that are often eaten with warm maple syrup and crisp fried bacon,” Nigella said. “I love them with the syrup alone, but if you do want bacon, I think streaky is best. You can easily cook these pancakes by dolloping the batter onto a hot griddle (smooth, nor ridged, side) or heavy based pan.” Ingredients: serves 4-6 1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch of salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 large eggs (beaten)
30g butter (melted and cooled)
300ml milk
225g plain flour
Butter for frying Method Put the ingredients into a blender and blitz or, if mixing by hand, make a well in the dry ingredients, then beat in the eggs, melted butter and milk and transfer to a jug.
Heat a smooth griddle or pan on the stove.
When you cook the pancakes, all you need to remember is that when the upper side of the pancake is blistering and bubbling, it's time to cook the second side and this needs only about one minute, if that. Recipe featured in How To Be A Domestic Goddess by Nigella Lawson. nigella.com
The Scotch Pancake by Glenapp Castle The infamous scones originated in Scotland and the scotch pancake is one of its many forms. They are often referred to as “dropped scones” due to the soft dollops of mixture dropped onto the cooking surface. Historically, the Scots tend to use a griddle for their pancakes and they differ from traditional English crepes as they are much smaller, fluffier and slightly sweeter. The team at Glenapp Castle has put together this perfect recipe. Ingredients 220g self-raising flour
Pinch of salt
50g caster sugar
2 free range eggs
190ml milk
Small squeeze of golden syrup Method Place flour and sugar in bowl and add salt, eggs and syrup.
Whisk in milk to form a smooth batter.
Heat frying pan or griddle and gentle wipe with some sunflower oil.
Place a tablespoon of batter, in a round shape on a low heat.
Watch and wait until lots of bubbles form.
Turn and cook for one minute on the other side.
Serve with Nutella or Greek yogurt and fresh fruit with a drizzle of honey. glenappcastle.com
Petrossian’s crepes with smoked salmon and salmon roe For Pancake Day, French luxury food retailer Petrossian presents its crepes with smoked salmon, salmon roe, fresh cream, lemon and aromatic herbs recipe. Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Resting time: 2 hours Ingredients: serves four 4 slices of Petrossian smoked salmon
125g Petrossian salmon roe
40cl of crème fraîche
½ bunch of dill and/or chives
1 lemon
Salt and pepper To make the crepes (a dozen) 50cl whole milk
200g flour
4 eggs
20g melted butter
3 pinches of salt Method Whisk the eggs with the salt.
Add the flour and whisk again.
Gradually add the milk while whisking.
Finally add the melted butter and mix until it becomes smooth.
Leave the dough to rest for 2 hours at room temperature.
Heat a frying pan over high heat.
Spread the pastry finely in the pan.
When the edges of the crepe come loose, turn it over.
If you wish to prepare the crepes in advance, fill a pan with water, cover with a plate, heat over medium heat and place your crepes as you go along to keep them hot. Dressing Grate a zest of lemon, chop some fresh herbs and mix them together with the crème fraîche. Season with salt and pepper.
Add a slice of smoked salmon, a spoonful of salmon roe and a spoonful of the cream, lemon and herbs mixture on your hot crepe. Serve immediately. petrossian.fr


theweekuk--2020-02-24--What Greta Thunberg is doing in the UK this week

Greta Thunberg is urging fellow young climate activists to join her at a last-minute “ school strike ” in Bristol this week .
The 17-year-old climate crisis activist will be taking part in a Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate ( BYS4C ) march starting in the city ’ s College Green on Friday morning .
Thunberg contacted local campaigners because she “ wanted to strike with us ” , the BYS4C group ’ s Izzy Smitheman told the BBC .
“ We didn ’ t have a strike planned , so it ’ s a lot of last-minute organisation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The whole Bristol community has come together to make it happen .
We think Greta ’ s presence will make it very big and bring a lot of energy to the strike.
” The Times reports that thousands of children are expected to flock to the event to protest alongside Thunberg , who is taking a gap year that has already seen her meeting with world leaders and sailing across the Atlantic .
She is expected to travel to the city by train and is due to make a speech before joining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Time Person of the Year for 2019 wrote on Twitter : Heading for the UK !
This Friday , the 28th , I % u2019m looking forward to joining the school strike in Bristol !
We meet up at College Green 11am !
See you there !
@ bristolYS4C pic.twitter.com/n1GOJqMUVQ Bristol City Council Green Party Councillor Carla Denyer told the Bristol Live website : “ Greta Thunberg and the millions of climate strikers she inspired have played such a crucial role in forcing climate change up the agenda and ensuring that politicians @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be ignoring the issue.
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Thunberg ’ s appearance in Bristol comes as her mother outlines the difficulties that the teenager , who has Asperger ’ s syndrome , experienced growing up .
In an extract published in the The Observer from the Thunbergs ’ upcoming book , Our House is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a Planet in Crisis , Malena Ernman , 49 , said that her daughter developed an eating disorder and was “ slowly disappearing into some kind of darkness ” before she started protesting .
Ernman writes : “ Greta was 11 and was not doing well .
She cried on her way to school .
She cried in her classes and during her breaks , and the teachers called home almost every day.
” However , since beginning her activism , “ Greta ’ s energy is exploding ” , Ernman continues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be any outer limit , and even if we try to hold her back she just keeps going .
By herself .
”

Greta Thunberg is urging fellow young climate activists to join her at a last-minute “school strike” in Bristol this week.
The 17-year-old climate crisis activist will be taking part in a Bristol Youth Strike 4 Climate (BYS4C) march starting in the city’s College Green on Friday morning.
Thunberg contacted local campaigners because she “wanted to strike with us”, the BYS4C group’s Izzy Smitheman told the BBC.
“We didn’t have a strike planned, so it’s a lot of last-minute organisation,” said Smitheman, also 17. “The whole Bristol community has come together to make it happen. We think Greta’s presence will make it very big and bring a lot of energy to the strike.”
The Times reports that thousands of children are expected to flock to the event to protest alongside Thunberg, who is taking a gap year that has already seen her meeting with world leaders and sailing across the Atlantic.
She is expected to travel to the city by train and is due to make a speech before joining the march.
Announcing her visit, the Time Person of the Year for 2019 wrote on Twitter:
Heading for the UK! This Friday, the 28th, I’m looking forward to joining the school strike in Bristol! We meet up at College Green 11am! See you there! @bristolYS4C pic.twitter.com/n1GOJqMUVQ — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 22, 2020
Bristol City Council Green Party Councillor Carla Denyer told the Bristol Live website: “Greta Thunberg and the millions of climate strikers she inspired have played such a crucial role in forcing climate change up the agenda and ensuring that politicians and other leaders cannot be seen to be ignoring the issue.”
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Thunberg’s appearance in Bristol comes as her mother outlines the difficulties that the teenager, who has Asperger’s syndrome, experienced growing up.
In an extract published in the The Observer from the Thunbergs’ upcoming book, Our House is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and a Planet in Crisis, Malena Ernman, 49, said that her daughter developed an eating disorder and was “slowly disappearing into some kind of darkness” before she started protesting.
Ernman writes: “Greta was 11 and was not doing well. She cried on her way to school. She cried in her classes and during her breaks, and the teachers called home almost every day.”
However, since beginning her activism, “Greta’s energy is exploding”, Ernman continues. “There doesn’t seem to be any outer limit, and even if we try to hold her back she just keeps going. By herself.”


theweekuk--2020-02-24--Iran elections: what next for the Middle East?

Conservative religious hardliners have won a landslide victory in Iran ’ s controversial parliamentary elections , taking every seat in Tehran amid a record low voter turnout .
Just 42 % of eligible voters took part in the poll on Friday – the lowest number since the 1979 revolution .
And one unofficial tally said that nationalists and religious conservatives loyal to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have won 178 of the 290 seats in the country ’ s chamber .
What happened at the ballot box ?
The “ principlists ” – Iran ’ s conservative factions – claimed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election marked by low turnout and “ public anger against the government , an economic downturn and the disqualification of half the candidates ” , The Times of Israel says .
The reformists , allied to President Hassan Rouhani and the largest grouping in the outgoing parliament , were crushed at the voting booths , with predictions showing them claiming only 17 seats in the 290-seat parliament .
The principlists , meanwhile , were on course to take around 200 seats , including all 30 seats in the capital , Tehran , previously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran has been heavily criticised for its management of the election , with allegations of corruption tainting the process .
In the week leading up to the election , more than 70,000 people – including more than 80 incumbents – were disqualified from standing by the Guardian Council of the Constitution , a powerful 12-member body largely appointed by Khamenei that acts as Iran ’ s constitutional watchdog .
Voter turnout , too , has been a point of contention .
Interior minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli confirmed this week that the 42 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran – was “ completely acceptable ” , as the public cowers from a “ coronavirus outbreak , bad weather and recent protests ” as well as the “ shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane in January ” , the BBC reports .
In Tehran , turnout was just 25.4 % .
On Sunday , Khamenei said the country ’ s enemies had tried to “ discourage ” people from voting by exaggerating the threat of coronavirus .
However , Fouad Izadi , a professor at the faculty of world studies at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week that low turnout reflected the public ’ s unwillingness to support Rouhani .
“ For the most part , a good portion of Rouhani ’ s supporters did not show again because they did not wish to vote for him nor for the opposition , ” he said .
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Iran has been heavily criticised for interfering in affairs in Iraq and Syria as a power vacuum envelops both countries , and has pushed to increase its military influence across the region .
Al Jazeera reports that Tehran has “ played a key role in shoring up support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad after the country descended into war in 2011 ” , and has also “ armed and trained militias that helped defeat the [ Islamic State ] ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the broadcaster : “ Many of the prominent conservative principlists have thrown their support behind IRGC [ Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps ] and its Quds force external operations and it is expected that approach would further be reinforced and persued more strongly in the parliament.
” Saied Golkar , professor of political science at the University of Tennessee in the US , adds : “ This situation will help Khamenei and the Guard and their allies… to consolidate their grip.
” And , of course , the result is problematic for US President @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simmering cold war in Iraq and Syria , Washington had clearly hoped to neuter Iran ’ s military resolve by controversially assassinating Quds leader Qasem Soleimani in Iraq in January .
But the move has clearly backfired , having driven the two countries to the brink of war and resulted in a boost for hardline nationalist , anti-American sentiment within Iranian borders .
“ Victory for the anti-American candidates , a new slap for Trump , ” said the ultra-conservative Kayhan newspaper in the wake of the Iranian election , adding : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Conservative religious hardliners have won a landslide victory in Iran’s controversial parliamentary elections, taking every seat in Tehran amid a record low voter turnout.
Just 42% of eligible voters took part in the poll on Friday – the lowest number since the 1979 revolution.
And one unofficial tally said that nationalists and religious conservatives loyal to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have won 178 of the 290 seats in the country’s chamber.
What happened at the ballot box?
The “principlists” – Iran’s conservative factions – claimed a storming victory on Sunday in an election marked by low turnout and “public anger against the government, an economic downturn and the disqualification of half the candidates”, The Times of Israel says.
The reformists, allied to President Hassan Rouhani and the largest grouping in the outgoing parliament, were crushed at the voting booths, with predictions showing them claiming only 17 seats in the 290-seat parliament. The principlists, meanwhile, were on course to take around 200 seats, including all 30 seats in the capital, Tehran, previously a stronghold of the reformers.
But Iran has been heavily criticised for its management of the election, with allegations of corruption tainting the process.
In the week leading up to the election, more than 70,000 people – including more than 80 incumbents – were disqualified from standing by the Guardian Council of the Constitution, a powerful 12-member body largely appointed by Khamenei that acts as Iran’s constitutional watchdog.
Voter turnout, too, has been a point of contention. Interior minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli confirmed this week that the 42% turnout – a record low in modern Iran – was “completely acceptable”, as the public cowers from a “coronavirus outbreak, bad weather and recent protests” as well as the “shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane in January”, the BBC reports. In Tehran, turnout was just 25.4%.
On Sunday, Khamenei said the country’s enemies had tried to “discourage” people from voting by exaggerating the threat of coronavirus.
However, Fouad Izadi, a professor at the faculty of world studies at Tehran University, told Al Jazeera this week that low turnout reflected the public’s unwillingness to support Rouhani.


theweekuk--2020-02-28--Cambodia: from tenth-century temples to mid-century modern

I am standing alone inside the semi-ruins of Ta Nei temple , soaking up the majestic surroundings that are made all the more mesmerising by the jungle dawn chorus above and the rhythmical sound of leaf-sweepers outside .
It is the second stop on our vespa tour of Angkor – once the capital of the Khmer Empire and now Asia ’ s largest and most breathtaking archeological site .
The first stop was “ Tomb Raider temple ” Ta Prohm , known for its tentacle-like strangler fig roots that have steadily wrapped around the stone remains since the complex was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ temples have left me speechless ; despite the 5am start I feel inspired and galvanised , with a renewed sense of wonder for the world .
Our Audley guide for the week is Nick Ray , a long-time Lonely Planet author and “ Mr Cambodia ” when it comes to any kind of Western media fix .
He is responsible for getting us to two of Angkor ’ s most atmospheric temples before anyone else , and I feel privileged to be benefitting from his in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for this once-in-a-lifetime experience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a fascinating trip with an unexpected architectural thread running through it .
I have taken in stilt houses and Modernist villas en route to the temples , architectural styles that are linked in surprising ways in Cambodia .
The trip will end tomorrow with a visit to Angkor Wat , the country ’ s crowning glory and national symbol .
We had arrived in Cambodia five days earlier via southern Vietnam , following the path of the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City and entering through the Ha Tien border crossing .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ clearly when arriving in a country overland .
Entering rural Cambodia from rural Vietnam conical hats become fewer and fewer , while schoolchildren in traditional black-and-white uniforms seemed to be everywhere .
The landscape changes too , becoming more mountainous and rugged and dotted with the skinny white Zebu cows that you see all over Cambodia .
Perhaps the most striking difference , though , was the architecture .
I had enjoyed seeing the colourful Vietnamese houses and food stalls from our bus but roadside sightseeing was even more of a treat in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ posts to support them two or three metres off the ground , protecting from flood damage while also providing a shady social space underneath .
The Mekong Delta is at the frontline of the climate crisis as sea levels rise , so this style of architecture is particularly ingenious and pertinent .
Looking at the different incarnations became a source of meditative curiosity as my eyes attuned to the differences between houses ( thatched or tiled roofs ; palm-matt or wooden walls ; natural or brightly coloured ) and the laid-back goings-on underneath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 15 miles west of the Vietnamese border .
Founded in 1908 during French colonial rule , this was the country ’ s first seaside resort and , though sleepy compared to its backpacker-saturated neighbour Kampot , is experiencing a wave of stylish new openings in line with the increase in luxury tourism in Cambodia .
Kep remains charmingly Cambodian in feel and is still a popular spot for locals , who come here at weekends and holidays to rent a shack , drink cheap beer and eat fresh crab ( don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Cambodia ’ s coconut-flavoured curry , served at a myriad of places here ) .
Kep is renowned for its Modernist villas , most of them abandoned pockmarked shells – a reminder of both the glamour of the town ’ s heyday and the devastation caused by various wars and the horrific genocide of the 1970s .
Nick informed us that the homegrown style of architectural Modernism that developed during Cambodia ’ s 1950s and 60s golden era was led by France-educated Khmer architect Vann Mollyvan , and the style that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Most of the remaining New Khmer Architecture is in the capital , Phnom Penh – architecture enthusiasts should seek out the National Stadium , in particular – but Kep was the key location for residential buildings in this style .
It innovatively blends Modernism with Khmer design , taking cues from both traditional stilt houses and the Angkorian temples .
A wander around the town revealed dozens of these villas , often hidden behind foliage and moss-covered stone gates .
Sadly , many of the Modernist villas are too far gone to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being one of the few Kep hotels based in a restored villa .
We stayed at the equally luxurious Samanea Resort ; its 12 spacious guest villas all have sea or garden views and fabulous outdoor bathroom suites , while its modern restaurant serves French-Khmer fusion dishes .
Wherever you decide to lay your head , be sure not to miss a sundowner at The Sailing Club , a chic bar with dreamy ocean views .
The following day we continued our journey west towards Sihanoukville .
Bus journeys are good opportunities for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filled us in on some of the details of Cambodia ’ s shocking late 20th-century history .
This included the horrors of the Khmer Rouge , a topic that can not be avoided on a trip to Cambodia .
It is estimated that 1.5-2m Cambodians were murdered between 1975 and 1979 .
However , the peaceful past two decades have given rise to both a revived tourist industry and a plethora of community and sustainably minded ventures all over Cambodia .
Stopping off at one such community-focused enterprise en route to the south @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we discovered more about Kampot pepper , a source of local culinary pride .
Kampot pepper was used in the exceptional cuisine and the indulgent spa treatments at our next hotel , Six Senses – the jewel in the crown of Cambodia ’ s luxury hotels market .
Located on Krabey , a private island south of Sihanoukville ( avoid the city unless you like casinos and towering modern skyscrapers , the result of intensive Chinese investment ) , the arrival by speedboat felt very James Bond-esque .
The resort consists of 40 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ island ’ s lush jungle landscape and I was excited to see that their design incorporates aspects of typical Khmer house architecture , with stilt-like exterior posts and touches of bamboo and rattan .
Water , an integral part of Khmer life along the Mekong Delta and Tonle Sap , is another important influence and each villa has its own infinity pool – the perfect wake-up call after a deep slumber in one of the world ’ s most comfortable beds .
After a couple of days of downtime on the islands off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , on Koh Russey , is another stylish option – it was time to get moving again : this time to the north of the country .
Following a 1-hour flight from Sihanoukville , we reached the regional capital , Siem Reap , the gateway to Angkor ’ s temples , and a buzzing city in itself .
Siem Reap is home to a raft of hip hotels , innovative restaurants , interesting shops and lively bars , as well as many community-led initiatives : the acrobatics-focused Phare Cambodian Circus and the Cambodia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Reap ’ s cultural highlights .
We stayed at Montra Nivesha , a charming boutique hotel with authentic Cambodian decor .
But the big draw in these parts is still the temples .
Built in stone , a material reserved purely for dwellings of the gods , these jungle-engulfed remains of the Khmer Empire – built between the 9th and 15th centuries – are among the great wonders of the world ( Angkor was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992 ) .
It is no mystery why they have continued to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hindu , depending on the religious inclination of the various rulers , the temples cover a huge expanse of around 400 square kilometres – more than three times the size of Manhattan – and number in the hundreds , with King Jayavarman VII ( ‘ J7 ’ , as Nick liked to call him ) one of Angkor ’ s most-prolific temple builders .
One of the best ways to visit the massive archaeological site is by organised vespa tour with Vespa Adventures – an exhilarating experience that allowed us to cover more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ta Nei and Prasat Chrung .
The latter overlooks the vast moat of the walled city of Angkor Thom , home to the spectacular temples of Baphuon , Bayon and Prah Palilay .
Our visit to Angkor Wat – the most famous of Cambodia ’ s temples , and the largest religious monument in the world – meant another 5am start to get there for sunrise on our last day .
But seeing the sun gradually illuminate the five towers of this architectural masterpiece was worth it .
Built for Hindu god Vishnu @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is impossible ; but head over to the galleries that line the temple ’ s exterior walkways , and the intricately carved bas-reliefs depicting tales of military might and Khmer legends will transport you to another world entirely .
Along with the heart-warmingly friendly and unassuming nature of the Khmer people , the beauty and romance of Angkor ’ s temples will stay with me for quite some time .
Audley Travel ( audleytravel.com ; 01993 838 100 ) offers tailor-made trips to Vietnam and Cambodia from £3,495 per person for 14 nights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

I am standing alone inside the semi-ruins of Ta Nei temple, soaking up the majestic surroundings that are made all the more mesmerising by the jungle dawn chorus above and the rhythmical sound of leaf-sweepers outside. It is the second stop on our vespa tour of Angkor – once the capital of the Khmer Empire and now Asia’s largest and most breathtaking archeological site. The first stop was “Tomb Raider temple” Ta Prohm, known for its tentacle-like strangler fig roots that have steadily wrapped around the stone remains since the complex was abandoned in the 15th century. Both temples have left me speechless; despite the 5am start I feel inspired and galvanised, with a renewed sense of wonder for the world. Our Audley guide for the week is Nick Ray, a long-time Lonely Planet author and “Mr Cambodia” when it comes to any kind of Western media fix. He is responsible for getting us to two of Angkor’s most atmospheric temples before anyone else, and I feel privileged to be benefitting from his in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Angkor is a fitting end to a fascinating trip with an unexpected architectural thread running through it. I have taken in stilt houses and Modernist villas en route to the temples, architectural styles that are linked in surprising ways in Cambodia. The trip will end tomorrow with a visit to Angkor Wat, the country’s crowning glory and national symbol. We had arrived in Cambodia five days earlier via southern Vietnam, following the path of the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City and entering through the Ha Tien border crossing. Cultural differences can often be seen more clearly when arriving in a country overland. Entering rural Cambodia from rural Vietnam conical hats become fewer and fewer, while schoolchildren in traditional black-and-white uniforms seemed to be everywhere. The landscape changes too, becoming more mountainous and rugged and dotted with the skinny white Zebu cows that you see all over Cambodia. Skip advert Perhaps the most striking difference, though, was the architecture. I had enjoyed seeing the colourful Vietnamese houses and food stalls from our bus but roadside sightseeing was even more of a treat in Cambodia. Rural wooden stilt houses have posts to support them two or three metres off the ground, protecting from flood damage while also providing a shady social space underneath.
The Mekong Delta is at the frontline of the climate crisis as sea levels rise, so this style of architecture is particularly ingenious and pertinent. Looking at the different incarnations became a source of meditative curiosity as my eyes attuned to the differences between houses (thatched or tiled roofs; palm-matt or wooden walls; natural or brightly coloured) and the laid-back goings-on underneath. Our first overnight stop was Kep, 15 miles west of the Vietnamese border. Founded in 1908 during French colonial rule, this was the country’s first seaside resort and, though sleepy compared to its backpacker-saturated neighbour Kampot, is experiencing a wave of stylish new openings in line with the increase in luxury tourism in Cambodia. Kep remains charmingly Cambodian in feel and is still a popular spot for locals, who come here at weekends and holidays to rent a shack, drink cheap beer and eat fresh crab (don’t miss the crab version of amok, Cambodia’s coconut-flavoured curry, served at a myriad of places here). Kep is renowned for its Modernist villas, most of them abandoned pockmarked shells – a reminder of both the glamour of the town’s heyday and the devastation caused by various wars and the horrific genocide of the 1970s. Nick informed us that the homegrown style of architectural Modernism that developed during Cambodia’s 1950s and 60s golden era was led by France-educated Khmer architect Vann Mollyvan, and the style that he developed became known as New Khmer Architecture. Most of the remaining New Khmer Architecture is in the capital, Phnom Penh – architecture enthusiasts should seek out the National Stadium, in particular – but Kep was the key location for residential buildings in this style. It innovatively blends Modernism with Khmer design, taking cues from both traditional stilt houses and the Angkorian temples. Skip advert A wander around the town revealed dozens of these villas, often hidden behind foliage and moss-covered stone gates. Sadly, many of the Modernist villas are too far gone to be rescued, with Knai Bang Chatt being one of the few Kep hotels based in a restored villa. We stayed at the equally luxurious Samanea Resort; its 12 spacious guest villas all have sea or garden views and fabulous outdoor bathroom suites, while its modern restaurant serves French-Khmer fusion dishes. Wherever you decide to lay your head, be sure not to miss a sundowner at The Sailing Club, a chic bar with dreamy ocean views.
The following day we continued our journey west towards Sihanoukville. Bus journeys are good opportunities for new-knowledge consolidation and on this stretch Nick filled us in on some of the details of Cambodia’s shocking late 20th-century history. This included the horrors of the Khmer Rouge, a topic that cannot be avoided on a trip to Cambodia. It is estimated that 1.5-2m Cambodians were murdered between 1975 and 1979. However, the peaceful past two decades have given rise to both a revived tourist industry and a plethora of community and sustainably minded ventures all over Cambodia. Stopping off at one such community-focused enterprise en route to the south coast, The Plantation organic farm, we discovered more about Kampot pepper, a source of local culinary pride. Kampot pepper was used in the exceptional cuisine and the indulgent spa treatments at our next hotel, Six Senses – the jewel in the crown of Cambodia’s luxury hotels market. Located on Krabey, a private island south of Sihanoukville (avoid the city unless you like casinos and towering modern skyscrapers, the result of intensive Chinese investment), the arrival by speedboat felt very James Bond-esque. The resort consists of 40 mid-century modern style villas built into the island’s lush jungle landscape and I was excited to see that their design incorporates aspects of typical Khmer house architecture, with stilt-like exterior posts and touches of bamboo and rattan. Water, an integral part of Khmer life along the Mekong Delta and Tonle Sap, is another important influence and each villa has its own infinity pool – the perfect wake-up call after a deep slumber in one of the world’s most comfortable beds. After a couple of days of downtime on the islands off the southern coast – Alila Villas resort, on Koh Russey, is another stylish option – it was time to get moving again: this time to the north of the country. Following a 1-hour flight from Sihanoukville, we reached the regional capital, Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor’s temples, and a buzzing city in itself. Skip advert Siem Reap is home to a raft of hip hotels, innovative restaurants, interesting shops and lively bars, as well as many community-led initiatives: the acrobatics-focused Phare Cambodian Circus and the Cambodia Landmine Museum are just two of Siem Reap’s cultural highlights. We stayed at Montra Nivesha, a charming boutique hotel with authentic Cambodian decor. But the big draw in these parts is still the temples. Built in stone, a material reserved purely for dwellings of the gods, these jungle-engulfed remains of the Khmer Empire – built between the 9th and 15th centuries – are among the great wonders of the world (Angkor was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992). It is no mystery why they have continued to inspire Cambodian architects.


theweekuk--2020-02-28--What to expect from Storm Jorge

What to expect from Storm Jorge

The UK is once again bracing itself for the arrival of a potentially damaging named storm .
The Evening Standard reports that flood-hit communities have been warned that Storm Jorge , named by the Spanish meteorological service , is “ set to dump more rain on parts of Wales and northern England ” .
Between 50 and 80mm of rain has been forecast for Friday , with even worse weather expected on Saturday .
Met Office forecaster Emma Salter said it ’ s “ not good news I ’ m afraid , given all the recent rainfall we 've had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wet and breezy day ” .
So , what is the outlook for Storm Jorge ?
According to the Met Office , parts of Wales and northern England could see up to 80mm of rain – a month ’ s worth – on Friday afternoon as the storm hits .
The Daily Mail reports that “ downpours have already begun in the West Country with torrential rain forcing the closure of roads ” .
Yellow weather warnings for rain are in place for the Northwest and Southwest of England , parts of Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 9am on Saturday .
The Republic of Ireland is expected to face the strongest and most damaging winds , The Daily Telegraph adds .
Jorge is also expected to bring strong winds to much of England , Wales and Northern Ireland on Saturday , reaching up to 70mph on coasts and 60mph inland .
After one of the wettest Februarys on record , police are once again commencing evacuations across Shropshire and Worcestershire , and the Met Office has also issued a yellow wind warning for a 24-hour period from midday on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Northern Ireland and southwest Scotland .
Flooding along parts of the River Severn , which has reached close to its highest levels in some areas , is likely until at least Sunday , the Environment Agency said .
A flood warning covering the river at the Wharfage in Ironbridge , Shropshire , remains in place .
Toby Willison , executive director of operations at the Environment Agency , said : “ Our operational teams continue to work night and day to protect communities alongside the River Severn , which is experiencing record @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exceptionally high on the Severn for some time and communities , in particular Shrewsbury , Bewdley , Bridgnorth and Ironbridge , should prepare for potentially ongoing severe flooding.
” The Telegraph reports that the storm will be “ followed by snow over the hills and mountains in the north of the UK and rain and hail in the south ” , adding that winds are “ forecast to ease slightly on Sunday ” .

The UK is once again bracing itself for the arrival of a potentially damaging named storm.
The Evening Standard reports that flood-hit communities have been warned that Storm Jorge, named by the Spanish meteorological service, is “set to dump more rain on parts of Wales and northern England”.
Between 50 and 80mm of rain has been forecast for Friday, with even worse weather expected on Saturday.
Met Office forecaster Emma Salter said it’s “not good news I’m afraid, given all the recent rainfall we've had”, describing Friday as “another wet and breezy day”.
So, what is the outlook for Storm Jorge?
Friday
According to the Met Office, parts of Wales and northern England could see up to 80mm of rain – a month’s worth – on Friday afternoon as the storm hits.
The Daily Mail reports that “downpours have already begun in the West Country with torrential rain forcing the closure of roads”. Yellow weather warnings for rain are in place for the Northwest and Southwest of England, parts of Wales and Northern Ireland between midday on Friday and 9am on Saturday.
The Republic of Ireland is expected to face the strongest and most damaging winds, The Daily Telegraph adds.
Saturday
Jorge is also expected to bring strong winds to much of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on Saturday, reaching up to 70mph on coasts and 60mph inland.
After one of the wettest Februarys on record, police are once again commencing evacuations across Shropshire and Worcestershire, and the Met Office has also issued a yellow wind warning for a 24-hour period from midday on Saturday covering most of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and southwest Scotland.
Flooding along parts of the River Severn, which has reached close to its highest levels in some areas, is likely until at least Sunday, the Environment Agency said. A flood warning covering the river at the Wharfage in Ironbridge, Shropshire, remains in place.
Toby Willison, executive director of operations at the Environment Agency, said: “Our operational teams continue to work night and day to protect communities alongside the River Severn, which is experiencing record levels.
“River levels will remain exceptionally high on the Severn for some time and communities, in particular Shrewsbury, Bewdley, Bridgnorth and Ironbridge, should prepare for potentially ongoing severe flooding.”
Sunday
The Telegraph reports that the storm will be “followed by snow over the hills and mountains in the north of the UK and rain and hail in the south”, adding that winds are “forecast to ease slightly on Sunday”.


theweekuk--2020-02-28--52 ideas that changed the world: 37. Scientific method

In this series , The Week looks at the ideas and innovations that permanently changed the way we see the world .
This week , the spotlight is on the scientific method : As the world scrambles to deal with the spread of the coronavirus , scientists around the world are working hard trying to devise a vaccine .
This week , a US company announced that it had begun testing a potential vaccine on animals , while much is being made of the Trump administration ’ s refusal to say that the drug would be affordable to all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ grow to $ 60bn ( £46bn ) this year , but big profits are by no means guaranteed in the field , mainly because of the money and time spent on the process of getting the drug to market .
This requires long periods of experimentation , during which positive and negative outcomes are carefully documented , as well as a period of monitored tests known as clinical trials .
The combination of development and testing is all part of the scientific method that leads a drug to market .
In this case @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug will be available in around a year .
But where do those scientific methods come from and how did they develop ?
The scientific method is a process of experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions .
The goal is essentially to discover cause and effect relationships by conducting experiments , gathering and examining the evidence , and seeing if all the available information can be combined into a logical answer .
It involves formulating a hypothesis , normally through inductive reasoning where there is at least some , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ observation .
This is followed by experimental and measurement-based testing of the hypotheses , followed by refinement ( or in the case that it was incorrect , elimination ) of the original hypotheses based on the experimental findings .
Using the example of the coronavirus , The Washington Post notes that the race for a vaccine will begin with doctors hypothesising about “ unproven treatments that they think stand a chance of working ” .
They will then document positive and negative outcomes , before moving to a more experimental “ clinical trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ idea into a safe , marketable drug .
The scientific method is often thought of as a series of steps to arrive at a conclusion , but new information or thinking might cause a scientist to repeat steps at any point during the process .
A process of reconsidering the scientific method is called an iterative process .
American theoretical physicist Richard Feynman described the scientific method as a combination of “ observation , reason and experiment ” carried out for the purpose of arriving at truth .
How did it develop ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ man of science ” as someone who has “ learned to believe in justification , not by faith , but by verification ” .
This means of verification developed in the Western world during the Renaissance period , following the erosion of intellectualism that took place during the dark ages .
The 12th century was marked by a number of Western scholars engaging with the Islamic world and other regions beyond their boundaries .
This led them to acquaint themselves with ancient thinkers such as Aristotle , Ptolemy and Euclid , all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mathematics and science , but also logic and empiricism .
Albertus Magnus and Thomas Aquinas were hugely influential for their study of scholasticism , a school of thought that championed the use of reason in exploring questions .
Magnus wrote that “ natural science does not consist in ratifying what others have said , but in seeking the causes of phenomena ” , an early nod to the refinement stage of the modern scientific method .
Roger Bacon , an English Franciscan friar , philosopher and scientist , was a prominent voice in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ argument is conclusive ” , but that the mind may not be sure of truth , unless it finds it by the “ method of experiment ” .
He called for an end to blind acceptance of writings , a controversial topic that greatly inspired lawyer and philosopher Francis Bacon ( no relation ) .
Francis Bacon advocated for a new approach to scientific inquiry , which he published in 1621 as the Novum Organum Scientiarum .
He called for inductive reasoning to be the foundation of scientific thinking , arguing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would assure man ’ s understanding of the world .
Bacon was also inspired by the observations and experiments of Renaissance-era polymaths Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo Galilei .
Drawing on what Bacon would term “ the evidence of the sense , helped and guarded by a certain process of correction ” , both made great strides in laying out the workings of the solar system through observation and experimental verification .
In the late 1600s and early 1700s , Isaac Newton did much to drive what would become knows as the “ scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newton laid out his four “ rules of reasoning ” including “ we are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances ” .
Newton ’ s work became a model that other scientists sought to emulate , and were built upon in 1843 , in John Stuart Mill ’ s “ methods ” .
These were outlined in A System of Logic , and saw the philosopher explain five techniques of “ experimental reasoning ” to decipher “ what factors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effect ” .
This set in place a method for evaluating evidence to come to logical conclusions that , drawing on the work of Newton , would go on to influence the discovery of cell theory .
Louis Pasteur ’ s work to disprove that cells could be “ spontaneously generated ” solidified the steps of the modern scientific method .
Pasteur ’ s experiments with long-necked flasks , now taught extensively in schools , employed all of the hallmarks of modern scientific work , beginning with a hypothesis and testing that hypothesis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also employed the same scientific method in the development of vaccines , a contribution that led to the formation of immunology .
Pasteur ’ s first important discovery in the study of vaccination came in 1879 and concerned a disease called chicken cholera .
But it was only in the 20th century that an understanding was gained of the “ formation , mobilisation , action , and interaction of antibodies ” .
This led to the discovery of vaccinations for a range of previously fatal or deforming illnesses including polio , tetanus and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was developed using the same scientific method outlined by Pasteur ’ s work on cell theory , with 20th-century scientists like the Polish inventor of the polio vaccine , Hilary Koprowski , testing and observing various vaccination attempts before refining their ideas through data collection .
In the experimental period of developing a polio vaccine , Koprowski toyed with both live and killed virus vaccines , discovering that the live vaccine was more powerful , since it could provide lifelong immunity .
As the BBC notes , the work on a new coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested , approaches called “ plug and play ” vaccines , replicating the type of experiments and data collection carried out by Koprowski in testing different forms of vaccine .
“ Some vaccine scientists are lifting small sections of the coronavirus ’ s genetic code and putting it into other , completely harmless , viruses , ” the BBC reports .
“ Now you can ‘ infect ’ someone with the harmless bug and in theory give some immunity to the coronavirus.
” The coronavirus vaccine , when it arrives , will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , observation and refinement laid out during the Renaissance and built on by generations of scientists since .
Best estimates at the moment suggest that initial trials of the potential vaccine could begin in April , but the process of testing and approval could last up to a year .
How did it change the world ?
The scientific method attempts to minimise the influence of bias or prejudice in the experimenter .
It provides an objective , standardised approach to conducting experiments and , in doing so , improves their results .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1960s about the phenomenon of “ confirmation bias ” ( itself a concept developed through scientific method ) in which individuals favour information that confirms previously existing beliefs .
The scientific method attempts to nullify this , by using a standardised approach to investigation , that limits the influence of personal , preconceived notions .
The outlining of the scientific method launched the “ scientific revolution ” in the 16th century , giving rise to developments that transformed the views of society about nature and ushering in 400 years of scientific development .


theweekuk--2020-02-28--US whistleblower claims health workers not given coronavirus protection

A US Department of Health whistleblower has claimed the first workers to receive American citizens evacuated from China lacked proper training or protective gear for coronavirus infection control .
The whistleblower , a senior official at the Department of Health and Human Services ( HHS ) based in Washington , is seeking federal protection after making the claims .
“ This matter concerns HHS ’ s response to the coronavirus , and its failure to protect its employees and potentially the public , ” Ari Wilkenfeld , a lawyer for the whistleblower , told CNN .
“ The retaliatory efforts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be opposed.
” What has the whistleblower claimed ?
HHS officials were allegedly sent to help US citizens returning from Wuhan – the centre of the coronavirus outbreak – without being provided with training on how to deal with infected people , or given protective equipment .
Documents say the HHS staff were “ improperly deployed ” and were “ not properly trained or equipped to operate in a public health emergency situation ” .
The complaint alleges that workers were exposed to the virus because appropriate steps were not taken to protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with those returning from China .
The health workers came into contact with returning passengers in the aircraft hangar where evacuees were received in the US , and on two other occasions – when distributing keys and when handing out coloured ribbons for identification purposes .
In some cases , teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worked alongside HHS personnel wearing “ full gown , gloves and hazmat attire ” , the complaint says .
The workers , who did not show symptoms of infection , were not tested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whistleblower told The Washington Post .
The complaint states that “ appropriate steps were not taken to quarantine , monitor , or test [ the workers ] during their deployment and upon their return home.
” The repatriated Americans that HHS workers came into contact with were quarantined on military bases in the US because they were considered at high risk of carrying coronavirus .
After their deployments , the HHS workers returned to regular duties alongside colleagues who had not been in contact with people returning from Wuhan .
Some health workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the US , lawyers said .
“ Our client was concerned that ACF [ Administration for Children and Families ] staff – who were potentially exposed to the coronavirus – were allowed to leave quarantined areas and return to their communities , where they may have spread the coronavirus to others , ” said Lauren Naylor , one of the whistleblower ’ s lawyers .
Some workers expressed concern about the lack of protective gear to the health worker team leader on the ground .
The whistleblower claims she raised concerns about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organisation , including those within the office of HHS chief , Alex Azar .
The complaint was filed on Wednesday with the Office of the Special Counsel , an independent federal watchdog agency , and lawyers for the whistleblower provided a copy of a redacted 24-page complaint to the Washington Post .
A Special Counsel spokesperson confirmed that it had received the complaint and assigned the case .
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The whistleblower is seeking federal protection , claiming she was treated unfairly and wrongly reassigned after raising concerns about the safety of three HHS officials .
She claims she was told on 19 February that if she did not accept the new position she had been allocated within 15 days – by 5 March – she would be fired .
“ She was involuntarily assigned to a position in a subject matter where she has no expertise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The HHS said the reason for the reassignment was “ necessary to meet the needs of the department ” , according to a memo she received .
“ If I did not accept involuntary reassignment , I would be terminated from federal service through adverse personnel action , ” said the complaint .
HHS spokesperson Caitlin Oakley said : “ We take all whistleblower complaints very seriously and are providing the complainant all appropriate protections under the Whistleblower Protection Act .
We are evaluating the complaint and have nothing further to add @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the virus has been hampered because “ the government has intentionally rendered itself incapable ” , says Foreign Policy .
“ In 2018 , the Trump administration fired the government ’ s entire pandemic response chain of command , including the White House management infrastructure , ” adds the magazine .
Democratic senator Chris Murphy said that not only had President Trump “ put no one in charge ” of efforts to fight the virus and had pushed for cuts , he also “ shut down 37 of 47 global anti-pandemic programs @ @ @ @ @

A US Department of Health whistleblower has claimed the first workers to receive American citizens evacuated from China lacked proper training or protective gear for coronavirus infection control.
The whistleblower, a senior official at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) based in Washington, is seeking federal protection after making the claims.
“This matter concerns HHS’s response to the coronavirus, and its failure to protect its employees and potentially the public,” Ari Wilkenfeld, a lawyer for the whistleblower, told CNN.
“The retaliatory efforts to intimidate and silence our client must be opposed.”
What has the whistleblower claimed?
HHS officials were allegedly sent to help US citizens returning from Wuhan – the centre of the coronavirus outbreak – without being provided with training on how to deal with infected people, or given protective equipment.
Documents say the HHS staff were “improperly deployed” and were “not properly trained or equipped to operate in a public health emergency situation”.
The complaint alleges that workers were exposed to the virus because appropriate steps were not taken to protect them, even though they had face-to-face contact with those returning from China.
The health workers came into contact with returning passengers in the aircraft hangar where evacuees were received in the US, and on two other occasions – when distributing keys and when handing out coloured ribbons for identification purposes.
In some cases, teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention worked alongside HHS personnel wearing “full gown, gloves and hazmat attire”, the complaint says.
The workers, who did not show symptoms of infection, were not tested for the virus, lawyers for the whistleblower told The Washington Post. The complaint states that “appropriate steps were not taken to quarantine, monitor, or test [the workers] during their deployment and upon their return home.”
The repatriated Americans that HHS workers came into contact with were quarantined on military bases in the US because they were considered at high risk of carrying coronavirus.
After their deployments, the HHS workers returned to regular duties alongside colleagues who had not been in contact with people returning from Wuhan. Some health workers took commercial flights back to their offices across the US, lawyers said.


theweekuk--2020-02-28--Coronavirus: what is the Shincheonji Church of Jesus?

A religious sect in South Korea has been identified as a major coronavirus hotbed after the number of cases in the country rose sharply this week .
According to authorities in South Korea , a large number of infections have been found among members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus , all of which have been traced back to one particular woman .
With more than 80 % of the country ’ s nearly 2,000 cases linked to the sect , The Guardian reports that “ fear and hatred towards the church is on the rise ” .
But what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followers been so badly impacted by the disease ?
Shincheonji Church of Jesus , the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony , was established in 1984 by South Korean Lee Man-hee , now in his 80s .
As CNN notes , little is known about his past , but the church describes him as the “ Promised Pastor ” , as mentioned in the Bible , who will lead his chosen “ shepherds ” into the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth .
The group , which has more than 1,000 churches in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members worldwide , is in effect an offshoot of Christianity .
It represents around 14-15 % of South Korea ’ s Christian population .
According to the BBC , followers are taught to believe that Lee is the second coming of Jesus Christ , but little else is known about their belief structure .
Channel News Asia reports that the sect is “ said to be a cult by critics ” , adding that it describes itself on its website as “ the one and only kingdom and temple of God on this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the will of Jesus “ by sacrificing our bodies like a candle ” .
Shincheonji “ seeks recruits surreptitiously by dispatching its members to mainstream Protestant congregations to try to persuade their believers - a tactic that has prompted many churches to issue warnings to keep them at bay ” , the broadcaster adds .
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Start your trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blamed ?
The sect ’ s careless approach to hygiene and lack of preventative measures to stop the spread of coronavirus have seen them attract widespread criticism from the South Korean public .
According to the Guardian , the outbreak among its followers began with so-called “ Patient 31 ” , a 61-year-old female member who developed a fever on 10 February , but attended at least four further church services in Daegu .
According to Channel News Asia , at the church ’ s services members “ sit close together on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extensively in what critics say creates an ideal environment to spread viral infections ” .
Former church member Duhyen Kim told CNN that congregants were told not to wear masks while praying as it was “ disrespectful to God to have masks on ” .
The church also took a roll call and frowned upon members calling in sick , Kim said .
There has been a public uproar as health authorities said they were struggling to contact Shincheonji members in Daegu , but hundreds have not responded owing to their secrecy .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Guardian , since the outbreak in Daegu , South Korea has “ spiralled into a state of national emergency ” in which authorities have advised citizens to wear a mask at all times and many companies have told employees to work from home and avoid face-to-face meetings .
“ More regions of Korea have stopped accepting flights from Daegu , and as the city suffers a shortage of medical staff , some 500 medical doctors around the country have volunteered to work in the virus-ridden city , ” the paper says .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep up with the infection cases , with more than half of those confirmed to be infected with the virus told to stay at home due to a lack of hospital beds .
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A religious sect in South Korea has been identified as a major coronavirus hotbed after the number of cases in the country rose sharply this week.
According to authorities in South Korea, a large number of infections have been found among members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, all of which have been traced back to one particular woman.
With more than 80% of the country’s nearly 2,000 cases linked to the sect, The Guardian reports that “fear and hatred towards the church is on the rise”.
But what is the sect and why have its followers been so badly impacted by the disease?
What is Shincheonji?
Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, was established in 1984 by South Korean Lee Man-hee, now in his 80s.
As CNN notes, little is known about his past, but the church describes him as the “Promised Pastor”, as mentioned in the Bible, who will lead his chosen “shepherds” into the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.
The group, which has more than 1,000 churches in South Korea and boasts more than 240,000 members worldwide, is in effect an offshoot of Christianity. It represents around 14-15% of South Korea’s Christian population.
According to the BBC, followers are taught to believe that Lee is the second coming of Jesus Christ, but little else is known about their belief structure.
Channel News Asia reports that the sect is “said to be a cult by critics”, adding that it describes itself on its website as “the one and only kingdom and temple of God on this earth”, pledging to yield to the will of Jesus “by sacrificing our bodies like a candle”.
Shincheonji “seeks recruits surreptitiously by dispatching its members to mainstream Protestant congregations to try to persuade their believers - a tactic that has prompted many churches to issue warnings to keep them at bay”, the broadcaster adds.
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Why are they being blamed?
The sect’s careless approach to hygiene and lack of preventative measures to stop the spread of coronavirus have seen them attract widespread criticism from the South Korean public.


theweekuk--2020-02-28--How coronavirus has hit the financial markets

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Stock markets around the world are having their worst week since the 2008 global financial crisis amid fears over the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
Investors are concerned that the spread of the coronavirus could spark a global recession, with many key global market indexes - including the FTSE 100 and the Dow Jones - falling 10% from recent peaks.
As of this morning, nearly 84,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported worldwide and 2,859 people have died from the virus.
What has happened to the markets Europe?
The news of the virus’s rapid spread in Europe, notably in northern Italy, has sparked concerns of a much more damaging economic effect than previously expected, says the BBC.
European markets dropped sharply this morning, with London’s FTSE 100 index sinking more than 3%.
All the big European share indexes saw large falls at the start of trading today. Germany’s Dax index opened down 3.6%, while France’s Cac 40 index fell 3.1%.
The Bank of England governor Mark Carney has warned that spread of the coronavirus could lead to the UK’s economic growth prospects being downgraded.
“What we are picking up with some of our bigger companies and companies around the world is that supply chains... are getting a little tight. That’s lower activity,” he told Sky News.
“There’s less tourism - as you can see on our streets here in the UK. That's lower activity as well. We would expect world growth would be lower than it otherwise would be, and that has a knock-on effect on the UK.”
The central bank is constantly monitoring UK banks to ensure they remain in good health, Carney said. He added that while it is “too early to tell what it means for the UK, or its magnitude… the system is functioning. We’re very confident about that, and we're on top of it.”
Airlines are some of the companies hit worst by the outbreak of the virus. IAG, which owns British Airways, said business travel has been hit by the cancellations of various trade fairs, and corporate travel restrictions, reports The Guardian.
“Global stocks have entered correction territory and it’s now that we can start to consider the market is entering the period of peak fear,” says Neil Wilson, chief market analyst at Markets.com.


theweekuk--2020-02-28--Coronavirus: five myths debunked

Coronavirus: five myths debunked

Speculation and claims about the coronavirus outbreak have been mounting since the first cases were reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan .
And in a world where so-called fake news has become worryingly prevalent , a number of myths surrounding the disease - and how to protect against it - have surfaced online .
Although scientists are still learning about the new virus , here are some of the claims being made that are known to be incorrect .
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Start your trial subscription today ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– You can get infected from packages or letters from China The World Health Organization ( WHO ) says that the virus can not survive for long outside the body and therefore can not be caught from objects such as packages and letters sent from China , the epicentre of the outbreak .
As information site Health.com notes , claims to the contrary are “ harmful since it only helps perpetuate the stigmatisation of specific populations linked to the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus Scientists say there is “ no evidence ” to suggest pets such as cats and dogs can be infected with the new coronavirus , according to the WHO website .
However , “ it is always a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with pets ” , to protect against “ various common bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella that can pass between pets and humans ” , the United Nations agency adds .
Only older people are at risk People of all ages can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people and those with pre-existing medical conditions - including asthma , diabetes and heart disease - appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill .
But younger people have also died from Covid-19 , the disease caused by the virus .
Li Wenliang , a 34-year-old Chinese doctor who first sounded the alarm about the outbreak , is among more than 2,850 people worldwide who have lost their lives to the infection to date .
Antibiotics can prevent and treat the new coronavirus “ To date , there is no specific medicine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , ” says WHO .
As Health.com explains , “ antibiotics do not work against viruses of any kind - only bacteria ” .
As such , WHO advises that “ antibiotics should not be used ” in a bid to combat the ongoing outbreak .
Pneumonia vaccines , such as the pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B ( Hib ) vaccine , will not provide protection against the new coronavirus either .
This “ virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine ” , says WHO @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to develop such a vaccine , it is unlikely to be available until “ mid-way through next year at best ” , according to the BBC .
Thermal scanners can effectively detect all new cases Thermal scanners , which show body temperature , are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever .
However , they can not detect the infection in those who are not yet showing symptoms .
And as WHO says , “ it takes between two and ten days before people who are infected become sick and develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to note : the flu also causes similar symptoms to Covid-19 , including a fever - so just because someone has a fever doesn ’ t necessarily mean they ’ ve been infected with the new coronavirus , ” adds Health.com .

Speculation and claims about the coronavirus outbreak have been mounting since the first cases were reported in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
And in a world where so-called fake news has become worryingly prevalent, a number of myths surrounding the disease - and how to protect against it - have surfaced online.
Although scientists are still learning about the new virus, here are some of the claims being made that are known to be incorrect.
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You can get infected from packages or letters from China
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that the virus cannot survive for long outside the body and therefore cannot be caught from objects such as packages and letters sent from China, the epicentre of the outbreak.
As information site Health.com notes, claims to the contrary are “harmful since it only helps perpetuate the stigmatisation of specific populations linked to the coronavirus”.
Pets can spread the virus
Health officials announced last week that a dog in Hong Kong had tested positive for the virus, reports CNBC.
But scientists are unsure whether the pet, whose owner had also tested positive, was actually infected or was simply “hosting” the virus on its nose and mouth after coming into contact with a contaminated surface, said Dr Maria Van Kerkhove, the technical lead of WHO’s emergencies programme.
Scientists say there is “no evidence” to suggest pets such as cats and dogs can spread the new coronavirus, according to the WHO website.
However, “it is always a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with pets”, to protect against “various common bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella that can pass between pets and humans”, the United Nations agency adds.
Only older people are at risk
People of all ages can be infected by the coronavirus.
Older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions - including asthma, diabetes and heart disease - appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill.
But younger people have also died from Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus. Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old Chinese doctor who first sounded the alarm about the outbreak, is among more than 2,850 people worldwide who have lost their lives to the infection to date.
Antibiotics can prevent and treat the new coronavirus
“To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus,” says WHO.
As Health.com explains, “antibiotics do not work against viruses of any kind - only bacteria”. As such, WHO advises that “antibiotics should not be used” in a bid to combat the ongoing outbreak.
Pneumonia vaccines, such as the pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, will not provide protection against the new coronavirus either.
This “virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine”, says WHO.
However, while researchers are rushing to develop such a vaccine, it is unlikely to be available until “mid-way through next year at best”, according to the BBC.
Thermal scanners can effectively detect all new cases
Thermal scanners, which show body temperature, are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever.
However, they cannot detect the infection in those who are not yet showing symptoms. And as WHO says, “it takes between two and ten days before people who are infected become sick and develop a fever”.
“Also important to note: the flu also causes similar symptoms to Covid-19, including a fever - so just because someone has a fever doesn’t necessarily mean they’ve been infected with the new coronavirus,” adds Health.com.