Liverpool are at home self-isolating as football is halted due to health fears with English football following the government's social distancing guidelines in a bid to prevent further spread.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Just imagine if a Tory mayor had announced, in the middle of a General Election campaign, that he was sacking 45,000 low-paid, predominantly immigrant workers.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union said it is balloting 10,000 Tube staff for strikes and other forms of action in London. The union said more than a year of negotiations have failed.

Commuters crowded close together on a packed London Underground train this afternoon, despite official advice that people are at risk if they stand within two metres of an infected person.

Transport for London will temporarily suspend all road user charging schemes from Monday until further notice, to help critical workers move around the capital during the coronavirus crisis.

Mayor Sadiq Khan said public transport should only be used for critical workers in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. But the reduced transport services have only exacerbated the situation.

A total of 10 public transport workers in London have now died of coronavirus, Sadiq Khan has confirmed. He revealed more than 25,000 people are still working for Transport for London.

Angry London commuters today called the situation 'ridiculous' and a 'mess' as they shared pictures of crowded platforms and trains with travellers standing just inches away from each other.

A south London bus driver is urging Transport for London and Sadiq Khan to put drivers' lives 'before profit' as the number of TfL workers dying with Covid-19 rise to 18 today. Lorraine, 63, said she is 'frightened'.

Photos this morning showed commuters at London stations such as Canning Town and Leytonstone boarding busy trains.

North Korea has sent 500 Red Cross workers to its border with China to help with 'quarantine operations', even though the Hermit Kingdom officially reported having no coronavirus cases.

Thousands of Republican Nation Convention delegates have been warned to wash their hands before eating after party staff were hit by norovirus which causes vomiting and diarrhea.

Kylie and Kris Jenner have started distributing boxes of hand sanitizer to medical centers across southern California.

The Communication Workers Union has lost an appeal against a High Court injunction granted to Royal Mail blocking potential strikes by its members. 

Royal Mail workers voted massively in favour of the strikes, but said they would hold off any action because they were 'putting the interests of the nation first'.

Postal workers are being advised to call in sick rather than risk catching the coronavirus. The Communications Workers Union is warning it could halt deliveries within three weeks as they deliver 'junk'.

Postman and father-of one Ethan Gordon, from Boston, Lincolnshire, took to Facebook to outline the instructions to customers 'for their safety and all posties alike' amid the coronavirus crisis.

'During a visit to One25, a charity which helps female sex workers in Bristol, Meghan did something very strange indeed. On each banana, she carefully inked a self-help message,' writes Jones.

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, shared an Instagram story featuring clapping emojis tonight while other royals like the Cambridges and Wessexes shared heartfelt video tributes.

In an interview with the Declassifed podcast, the 35-year-old said the amount of volunteers rushing to help in the national effort was 'wonderfully British'.

Meat processing plant workers are threatening that they won't return to work despite President Donald Trump's executive order on Tuesday to keep facilities running despite COVID-19 outbreaks.

On Tuesday, the president used the Defense Production Act for meat packing facilities to stay open amid fears of a food shortage, inset, in the coronavirus pandemic. Protesters main.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar dismissed concerns about the coronavirus at meat packing plants, saying workers were more likely to catch it at home or socially.

Police are looking for a woman (pictured) accused of spitting at a transport worker. Auckland Transport CEO Shane Ellison said the incident was "upsetting."

Tasmanian opposition leader Rebecca White has welcomed an apology from Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy to medical staff in Tasmania after he claimed they held an illegal dinner party.

Whitehall officials are modelling the plans on rules that already allow new parents to request flexible working. It will make it easier for those who do go in to the office to socially distance.

'We are so grateful to the heroes who put their own lives at risk to save ours,' the 22-year-old billionaire wrote with her announcement.

Kris Jenner showed her personal appreciation to essential workers on Wednesday afternoon when she donated 'thousands of bottles of water' to Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

Israel Adesanya is providing 10,000 three-ply face masks and 1,000 eye protection face shields with his own money to healthcare workers at Whanganui Hospital in New Zealand.

William and Kate's Royal Foundation is formally supporting a new initiative, called 'Our Frontline', which will see leading charities and organisations provide mental health support to key workers.

Silverman banged on a pan with some metal tongs, which has been her instrument of choice. She was accompanied by her friend and assistant Annie Segal for the 31st consecutive salute.

Mariah Carey stepped out onto her balcony on Thursday evening to cheer on essential workers in New York City. The singer, 50, concealed her mouth and nose beneath a flaming red bandana.

The British International Doctors Association (BIDA) is calling for staff to wear protective equipment, pictured, even when treating non-coronavirus patients

At least 171 frontline NHS workers have died in the coronavirus pandemic, latest figures reveal. They include at least 27 doctors and around 100 nurse and healthcare supporters, say Nursing Notes.

North West Ambulance Service issued a statement saying that the coronavirus-related video breached their social media policy after racking up thousands of views online.

Greater Manchester Police said they are hunting for the perpetrators , in what they described as a 'particularly sickening crime' given the coronavirus pandemic.

Fourteen staff at Oxfordshire-based Allertons volunteered to manufacture scrubs - sanitary clothing worn by medical professionals - and are producing around 100 garments per week.

BAME staff working on the front lines of the NHS should ask to move if they feel endangered, the chief executive of the Royal College of Nursing has said. It comes after a popular pharmacist died last month.

Workers at a number of offices in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem will see pictures of the 16-year-old climate activist glaring back at them when they pick up disposable cups or cutlery.

The footballer, 44, took to Instagram to share a video of his 'infinity applause' on Thursday and was joined by the likes of Michael Owen, Harry Maguire and Pelé.

The Aston Villa captain has auctioned off the famous No 10 shirt with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

IAN LADYMAN: Barely a month into football's current state of inertia and the head of FIFA has arrived with a basketful of meaningless platitudes to make us all feel better. 'Health must come better.'

David Beckham, Harry Kane and Harry Maguire are part of a FIFA campaign showing appreciation for healthcare workers around the world leading the fight against coronavirus.

Brisbane Dr Evan Jones said staff in high risk working environments should be tested immediately to prevent another spike in COVID-19 cases.

Carol Cooper (pictured), who is the head of equality, diversity and human rights at Birmingham Community Hospital said her staff were 'terrified' because of the current pandemic.

Muhammad Islam, who worked with young people leaving care at Birmingham Children's Trust and was described as a 'well-respected' and 'highly valued' individual, died on Thursday.

The Aston Villa captain has auctioned off the famous No 10 shirt with all proceeds going to NHS Charities Together following the outbreak of the coronavirus.

A Taliban spokesperson said they will cooperate and coordinate with international health organisations and WHO to combat the virus. Afghanistan currently has 22 confirmed virus cases.

Insurer Royal London says the hundreds of people who take early retirement every year due to work-related sickness could find themselves in breach of their annual pension saving allowance.

According to the Office for National Statistics, 11 per cent of private sector workers who have a pension are in a generous final salary scheme. This compares to 92 per cent in the public sector.