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Kit Heren

Happy Birthday Brenda! Richard Osman's mother inundated with wishes as she celebrates 78th birthday in isolation

Thousands of people have sent wishes to TV presenter Richard Osman's mother, who is celebrating her 78th birthday while in isolation.

The Pointless presenter asked his Twitter followers to wish his mother Brenda a happy birthday.

Mr Osman said his mother was making protective masks for local care homes while staying indoors during the coronavirus outbreak.

After he sent the request, more than 2,000 people responded, with Happy Birthday Brenda soon trending on Twitter.

Among those to send wishes was the London Ambulance Service, who thanked Brenda for supporting her community.

Other well-wishers included London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who wished Brenda a "lovely day".

Radio presenter James O' Brien also joined in:

And TV chef Nigella Lawson send her best wishes.

The UK has been on lockdown to slow the spread of Covid-19 since March 23, with exceptions for essential work, daily exercise, medical trips and shopping for essentials.

The Government was set to review the lockdown next week, but the measures will now continue, as deaths and hospitalisations related to coronavirus continue to rise sharply.

Health secretary Matt Hancock told BBC Breakfast on Saturday: “Of course we keep all these things under review and the scientific committee that advises us is meeting and looking at the evidence this week.

Matt Hancock has urged people to stay at home (via REUTERS)

“This weekend it is hot outside but everybody needs to stay at home. We are just starting to see the curve flatten.

“We are just starting to see the number of new arrivals at hospital with coronavirus starting to flatten.

“It is too early to lift the measures and people need to stay at home.”

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