Epidemic – I Am Birmingham

Family members wore face masks during the funeral of Afsar Hussain who died from coronavirus on Saturday

Heartbreaking scenes as family hold funeral of Birmingham coronavirus victim while wearing surgical masks and gloves

Staff ReporterMarch 24, 2020April 8, 202001 mins

Family members performing last rites for a father-of-eight and a much-loved member of the local community, all while wearing face masks and standing separately from one another. This was the heartbreaking scene today during the funeral service of an elderly Muslim man from Birmingham, who died only days ago after contracting coronavirus.

Much-loved Birmingham grandfather, 86, dies after contracting coronavirus

Staff ReporterMarch 21, 2020April 8, 202001 mins

A much-loved grandfather from Birmingham has died after contracting coronavirus, his family have announced. Afsar Hussain, 86, from Saltley is believed to have passed away in the early hours today (March 21) after a short battle with the COVID-19 virus.

The Queen’s coronavirus message urges people and communities to come together

Rangzeb HussainMarch 20, 2020April 8, 202001 mins

As the nation grapples with the coronavirus crisis, the Queen has issued a morale-boosting message of unity and solidarity to the people of Britain. Arriving at Windsor today with Prince Philip, the monarch delivered a message in the hope of inspiring the public during the current coronavirus pandemic that is raging across the country.