A woman wearing a face mask in London's Oxford Street amid news of the coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus UK deaths rise to 53: How many victims from the Midlands?

As the first coronavirus death in Wales is announced, it brings the total number of UK deaths to fifty three – with over 1,543 people in the country positively diagnosed with COVID-19. Along with the Welsh fatality reported today, it has also been announced that a man died in Salisbury Hospital after contracting COVID-19. Of the positively diagnosed,…

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Birmingham Central Mosque may close its doors to public to encourage self-isolation

Birmingham’s biggest mosque could cancel prayer services as elderly are told to stay at home

Birmingham’s largest mosque could cancel congregational prayers if the coronavirus situation gets any worse, according to its chairman. The Birmingham Central Mosque in Highgate has exclusively revealed to I Am Birmingham that Friday prayer services, which attract thousands of worshippers every week, could be abandoned as stricter regulation is enforced around large gatherings.

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Stand Up To Racism demonstration in London

London anti-racism demonstration cancelled as UK plans to ban mass gatherings over coronavirus fears

The country’s biggest anti-racism demonstration has been put on hold as government sources suggest the UK could ban large gatherings, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As the coronavirus outbreak intensifies, Stand Up To Racism has called of its march and rally in London, which was due to take place on Saturday 21st March to mark UN…

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