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Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Coronavirus is a flu-like virus which is spreading around the world. Having started in Wuhan in China, the killer virus has reached every continent in the world except Antarctica.

Thousands have been killed in China, while outbreaks have also hit Italy, Iran and South Korea.

This is everything you need to know about Coronavirus Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Everything you need to know

Boris Johnson has announced a string of new measures on coronavirus.

What are the new coronavirus lockdown rules in England? LBC explains

What symptoms would you have if you have coronavirus?

Coronavirus symptoms: How you'd know if you've got COVID-19

When will we be able to go to the gym or swimming again?

Why can pubs re-open but gyms and swimming pools remain closed?

Is it safe to travel abroad during the coronavirus outbreak?

Coronavirus: Travel advice for going abroad on holiday

Coronavirus: Latest News

Exclusive

The screenshot shows no one is making a call on the Track & Trace system

Exclusive: 700 Test & Trace employees making no calls at all

James O'Brien heard how little a Test & Trace employee did

Test & Trace employee reveals he hasn't made a single call in four months

High streets have been among those worst hit by the surge in job losses

Unemployment: 730,000 jobs lost since coronavirus lockdown started

Children can transmit coronavirus, despite Education Secretary's claims, says health expert

Children do infect others with Covid-19 despite Education Secretary's claims, says health expert

Caller's cancer-stricken husband left in limbo by daughter's actions

Caller's cancer-stricken husband left in limbo by daughter's actions

Caller trusts government to reopen schools, but is skeptical of official statistics

Caller trusts government to reopen schools, but is skeptical of official statistics

It's time to get back to the office: City AM launch campaign

It's time to get back to the office: City AM launch campaign

A headteachers' union has criticised the Prime Minister's push to get all children back into classrooms

PM to urge schools to reopen as headteachers 'lose patience' with Government plans

The news comes a month after the lockdown was eased

Covid-19 wards stand empty as deaths plummet by 99% since pandemic peak

Boris Johnson "isn't the person to lecture teachers on moral duty" says union leader

Boris Johnson "isn't the person to lecture teachers on moral duty" says union leader

Achieving herd immunity through Covid-19 vaccine needs a "huge global effort"

Achieving herd immunity through Covid-19 vaccine needs a "huge global effort"

Andrew Pierce slates caller for branding BA cabin crew "glorified waitresses"

Andrew Pierce slates caller for branding BA cabin crew "glorified waitresses"

New coronavirus cases on the rise in the UK, warns health expert

New coronavirus cases on the rise in the UK, warns health expert

Andrew Pierce branded the Government quarantine policy "a joke"

Andrew Pierce brands Government quarantine policy "a joke"

James O'Brien warned of Covid and Brexit colliding

James O'Brien warns of Covid unemployment colliding with Brexit

The scheme is working in conjunction with many charities and organisations

Distance Aware badge scheme will 'help people help each other'

James O'Brien was speaking to a caller who was self-isolating after returning to the UK from Spain

Spat over data protection could hinder track and trace work

James O'Brien's caller said he would not be quarantining

Caller reveals he'd rather pay the fine than quarantine after going to France

Rishi Sunak says people need to get back into the office

Chancellor says going back to the office is 'good for business and good for people'

Andy Burnham said Test & Trace is "nowhere near good enough"

Andy Burnham calls for government to pay wages of those forced to self-isolate

Tom Swarbrick spoke to Rishi Sunak during the Chancellor's trip to Glasgow

Chancellor insists he will not extend furlough scheme beyond October

There has been a rise in cases over the past two days

Brits travelling to France warned it could be next country added to quarantine list

Dominic Cummings admitted to travelling to Durham in late March during the height of lockdown

Dominic Cummings row reignites as witnesses complain to police watchdog

Iain Dale's furious reaction to the "guff" PR statement from BA

Iain Dale's furious reaction to British Airways 'guff' PR statement

Up to half a million Britons are suffering the effects of "long Covid", MPs have been told,

'The mental health side is worse' caller who was in two month coronavirus coma tells LBC

A handful of elite races will still go ahead this year

London Marathon 2020 cancelled and next year's race postponed

James O'Brien warned of a looming cliff-edge over furlough

James O'Brien warns of looming furlough cliff-edge when scheme ends

Robert Jenrick says he's worried big cities like London are "very quiet" - as so many people are still working from home.

Jobs will be lost and business will close unless people return to city centres, Minister warns

James O'Brien heard about the contract given out for PPE

The story behind the government's £252m contract for facemasks the NHS can't use

Martin Sorrell told Tom Swarbrick that London may not be as attractive after the pandemic

City centres will not be the same again after pandemic, Sir Martin Sorrell says

Tom Swarbrick spoke to Richard Tice about returning to the office

Sack civil servants who refuse to return to the office, says Richard Tice

Coronavirus infection rates went down even after shops and pubs reopened, a new study has shown

Coronavirus infections continued to decline after lockdown easing, study shows

Aberdeen lockdown: "Now is not the time to place blame" says SNP MP

Aberdeen lockdown: "Now is not the time to place blame" says SNP MP

UK was "acting from a point of ignorance" in early stages of pandemic, says pilot

UK was "acting from a point of ignorance" in early stages of pandemic, says pilot

Politicians rely too heavily on advisors in emergencies like the pandemic, David Davis says

Politicians rely too heavily on advisors in emergencies like the pandemic, David Davis says

James O'Brien heard some shocking stories about the Track & Trace system

Covid contact tracer "has made just two calls since May" - but was still offered overtime

Iain Dale's caller said the UK had supported its people during the pandemic better than Germany

UK has dealt with coronavirus better than Germany, caller tells Iain Dale

Dr Nabarro was impressed with the UK's pandemic response

WHO Special Envoy for Covid-19 "pretty impressed" by government response

Company behind Ireland's tracing app developing one for Scotland - but not England

Company behind Ireland's tracing app developing one for Scotland - but not England

Psychologist reveals impact of the pandemic on UK's mental health

Psychologist reveals impact of the pandemic on UK's mental health

James O'Brien has a penny drop moment live on air

James O'Brien has penny drop moment on people's odd behaviour during the pandemic

James O'Brien asked whether you trust the government on schools re-opening

Can you trust the government over school re-opening, asks James O'Brien

Tom Swarbrick challenged Minister Simon Clarke over Test & Trace

Why is "world-beating" Test & Trace system only reaching 50%, Tom Swarbrick asks Minister

Reopening schools in September without effective track and trace could lead to a second coronavirus wave

One month to improve Test & Trace or risk second wave, government is warned

New 90-minute Covid-19 test "could be game changing" in fight against virus

New 90-minute Covid-19 test "could be game changing" in fight against virus

Eat Out To Help Out is "a lost opportunity," says former British Medical Association chief

Eat Out To Help Out is "a lost opportunity," says former British Medical Association deputy

James O'Brien heard some heartbreaking stories about care homes

"My mum's had enough, she wants to die": James O'Brien hears the reality of care homes

More than 70-thousand restaurants, cafes and pubs are offering half price meals from today - subsidised by the UK Government

Eat Out To Help Out: How do you take part in the 50% off scheme?

The current tests also take a substantial amount of time to be processed, with most people taking between 24 and 72 hours to receive their results

Coronavirus: Everything you need to know on new 90-minute tests

Nadhim Zahawi refused to rule out locking down London if there is a Covid outbreak

Business Minister refuses to rule out London lockdown if Covid numbers spike

Lord Foulkes criticised the plan for over-50s to shield

Lord Foulkes attacks government over "ageist" shielding plan

Authorities in Manchester have declared a major incident

Greater Manchester declares major incident amid rise in Covid cases

We must be creative in Covid messaging to reach vulnerable communities, Maajid Nawaz says

Lateral thinking needed to reach minorities with coronavirus messaging, Maajid Nawaz says

"We're not out of the woods" even with a Covid-19 vaccine, virologist warns

"We're not out of the woods" even with a Covid-19 vaccine, virologist warns

"We were taking people to die on their own": Paramedic's horrific account of working during peak

"We were taking people to die on their own": Paramedic's horrific account of working during peak

Muslims are not to blame for isolated lockdowns - we all are, stresses caller

Muslims are not to blame for isolated lockdowns - we all are, stresses caller

"We've lost a year's income": Photographer explains horrific impact of lockdown delay

"We've lost a year's income": Photographer explains horrific impact of lockdown delay

Government communication "needs to improve" when reintroducing lockdown: Andy Burnham

Government "creates uncertainty" through lack of communication: Andy Burnham

End of shielding "could end in tears" amid delay in lockdown easing

End of shielding "could end in tears" amid delay in lockdown easing

UK is two weeks behind Spain's coronavirus resurgence: data expert

England is two weeks behind Spain's coronavirus resurgence, warns data expert

James O'Brien caller flummoxed on whether to have her father's wake after lockdown update

James O'Brien caller flummoxed on whether to have her father's wake after lockdown update

James O'Brien explains England's latest lockdown rules with Theo Usherwood

James O'Brien explains England's latest lockdown rules with Theo Usherwood

Boris Johnson was speaking during a briefing from Downing Street on Friday

Plans to further ease lockdown measures in England scrapped, says PM

MP Lisa Nandy tells James O'Brien Government cannot just "announce lockdowns on Twitter"

MP Lisa Nandy tells James O'Brien Government can't just "announce lockdowns on Twitter"

James O'Brien had a very strong message for Matt Hancock

James O'Brien has a personal message for Matt Hancock

Boris Johnson is to update the nation on the coronavirus response at midday

Watch in full: Boris Johnson delivers key update on coronavirus response

People shopping in Oldham, the town in Greater Manchester has seen cases of coronavirus rise in the area

Coronavirus lockdown: Government imposes strict restrictions in North of England

Police talk to people in Heaton Park, Manchester, about lockdown rules

North West of England local restrictions: What you can and cannot do

Craig Whittaker said the vast majority of people not obeying lockdown rules are from BAME community

Muslim and BAME communities not taking coronavirus pandemic seriously, Tory MP says

Nick Ferrari challenges Matt Hancock on NHS test and trace

"People are confused" by government's coronavirus rules, Nick Ferrari tells Matt Hancock

Furious caller: "Carers should stop whinging and get their own coronavirus tests"

Furious caller: "Carers should stop whinging and get their own coronavirus tests"

Exclusive

First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed the changes in an exclusive interview

Pubs and restaurants will reopen indoors on Monday, Welsh First Minister confirms

Are young people ignoring social distancing guidelines?

Are young people ignoring social distancing guidelines?

Shelagh was shocked by what she heard on care homes

"We are still knowingly endangering old people": Nurse's revelation on Covid testing

James O'Brien reacts to the "ultimate confirmation" the Government failed on coronavirus

James O'Brien reacts to the "ultimate confirmation" the Government failed on Covid-19

James O'Brien took on a caller who blamed Black Lives Matter for coronavirus.

James O'Brien takes on caller who blames Black Lives Matter for coronavirus spread

Nick Ferrari questioned the point of flexible furlough

Nick Ferrari on flexible furlough: "It's just delaying the unfortunate inevitable"

Nick Ferrari challenges Matt Hancock on NHS test and trace

Second wave of Covid-19 'starting to rise in Europe', Matt Hancock tells LBC

File photo: Shoppers wearing face masks walk along Oxford Street in London

Coronavirus self-isolation period expected to be extended to ten days

David Davis said the Government's approach to travel needs to be less "black and white"

Tory MP David Davis backs airport testing in favour of PM's "clunky" travel policy

Tom Swarbrick could not believe the "selfishness" of those who would not wear a mask

Shielding caller devastated that her daughter refuses to wear a facemask

Independent SAGE member tells LBC "England is lacking ambition to reduce coronavirus"

Independent SAGE member: "England is lacking ambition to reduce coronavirus"

"People who holiday abroad shouldn't complain about quarantining"

"People who holiday abroad shouldn't complain about quarantining"

James O'Brien and Theo Usherwood looked for the truth on care homes

What is the truth on care homes? James O'Brien and Theo Usherwood investigate

James O'Brien's reaction to Trump supporting "alien DNA" doctor

James O'Brien's reaction to Trump supporting "alien DNA" doctor

Nick Ferrari asked Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden if he was ready to apologise on care homes

Culture Secretary: Claim government were reckless on care homes is "categorically untrue"

A John Hopkins expert revealed the figures behind a second wave

Is there really a second wave in Europe? Johns Hopkins University expert explains the truth

The boss of Heathrow has called for tests for passengers on arrival

Heathrow boss calls for passenger Covid-19 tests on arrival to save tourism season

Kit Malthouse told Iain Dale that it is justified to have a blanket 14-day quarantine on Spain

Iain Dale challenges minister Kit Malthouse over 14-day quarantine rule for Spain

Labour MP believes Boris Johnson is lying about Spanish "second peak" figures

"Boris Johnson is lying about Spanish second peak figures," Labour MP believes

"Coronavirus is accelerating at a really scary rate," confirms WHO Special Envoy

"Coronavirus is accelerating at a really scary rate," confirms WHO Special Envoy

James O'Brien said employers are entitled to keep people at home

Get everyone back to the office? 50,000 people have died, reminds James O'Brien

Caller tells James O'Brien that quarantining Canaries is "surprising" move

Quarantining Canary Islands is a "surprising" move, according to caller

Boris Johnson said the priority must be people's health in determining when local lockdowns are lifted

Boris Johnson warns of signs of second Covid-19 wave in Europe

Spanish quarantine will reduce risk of "reimporting" coronavirus, says minister

Spanish quarantine will reduce risk of "reimporting" coronavirus, says Minister

Nick spoke to the former President of the Balearic Islands

Ex-Balearics President: Spain has lower Covid numbers than the UK

Nick Ferrari told employers to get their workers back in the office

Nick Ferrari's message to companies: Get workers back to the office now

Three people return to Birmingham Airport

Your employer can stop you going on holiday due to quarantine: Legal expert

Arrivals from Spain are required to quarantine for 14-days on their return to the UK

Quarantine for travellers from Spain could be cut to 10 days

Britain is "dramatically" fatter than 40 years ago, government advisor says

Britain is "dramatically" fatter than 40 years ago, government advisor says

Vet who diagnosed Covid-19 cat explains feline symptoms

Vet who diagnosed Covid-19 cat explains feline symptoms

Furious caller brands quarantining after visiting Spain as "nonsense"

Furious caller brands quarantining after visiting Spain as "nonsense"

Government must give people incentive to quarantine from Spain, suggests lawyer

Government must give people incentive to quarantine on arrival from Spain, suggests lawyer

"Highly likely" that earlier lockdown could have saved bus drivers from Covid-19

"Highly likely" earlier lockdown could have saved bus drivers lives, report's author confirms

A pet cat (not pictured) has been confirmed to have coronavirus in the UK

Covid cat: Pet becomes first in the UK to catch coronavirus

Three women relax on the beach in Spain

Spain quarantine: Simon Calder reveals your rights if you have a holiday planned

Officials in both France and Germany have warned of possible new lockdowns as parts of Europe braced for a second wave of Covid-19 infections

Brits rush to cancel foreign holidays amid quarantine concerns

Travellers returning from Spain will be forced to self-isolate for two weeks

UK adds Spain to quarantine list: Everything holidaymakers need to know

"You can't pay your bills with civic duty": People should be paid to quarantine, says caller

"You can't pay your bills with civic duty": People should be paid to quarantine, says caller

"I feel safer in Majorca than in the UK": Caller baffled by Spanish quarantine

"I feel safer in Majorca than in the UK": Caller baffled by Spanish quarantine

Caller attacks "inconsiderate, stupid idiots" for ignoring self-isolation rules

Caller attacks "inconsiderate, stupid idiots" for ignoring self-isolation rules

Introducing testing in airports will avoid 14-day quarantine, says aviation expert

Introducing testing in airports will avoid 14-day quarantine, says aviation expert

Spain is due to be removed from the Government's list of safe countries to travel to

Brits coming back from Spain will need to self-isolate as country removed from 'safe list'

Pilot's eye-opening story of perseverance after losing job during pandemic

Pilot's eye-opening story of perseverance after losing job during pandemic

Cardiovascular expert urges "fat people to take coronavirus seriously"

Cardiovascular expert urges "fat people to take coronavirus seriously"

Caller's "brilliant" message for the British public stopped James O'Brien in his tracks

Caller's "brilliant" message for the British public stopped James O'Brien in his tracks

"I'd rather have one more person alive": emotional caller on refusing to serve people without masks

"I'd rather have one more person alive": emotional caller on refusing to serve people without masks

Would shopkeepers be happy with a Guy Fawkes or Tiger King mask?

Would shopkeepers accept a Lion King, Guy Fawkes or Phantom of the Opera facemask?

"Refusing to wear a facemask is not a philosophy, it's just selfish," says James O'Brien

"Refusing to wear a facemask is not a philosophy, it's just selfish," says James O'Brien

Boris Johnson meets staff at a GP in east London today

Boris Johnson says anti-vaxxers are 'nuts' and warns over second covid-19 spike

Nick Ferrari quizzed Helen Whately about the facemask rules

Nick Ferrari asked Minister: "Why do we have to wear a mask, but shelf stackers don't?"

A professor criticised the confusing messages from the government

Independent SAGE member lambasts "problematic" face mask guidance

The rules come into effect on Friday with customers required to wear a mask unless they are exempt

Supermarkets and shops refuse to enforce new face-coverings rule

You will be required to wear a face-covering inside all shops from Friday

Face-coverings: What are the new rules about masks in shops? Everything you need to know

Face masks will be mandatory in shops and supermarkets from tomorrow

Face masks compulsory in England’s shops, banks and post offices from tomorrow

Nick Ferrari spoke to Brandon Lewis about the new facemask rule

Nick Ferrari quizzes Minister about confusion over government's rules on facemasks

"I've been to hospital four times with coronavirus," long-term sufferer tells LBC

"I've been to hospital four times with coronavirus," long-term sufferer tells LBC

"Anyone who's followed his career would not be surprised he is out of his depth," says caller

"Boris Johnson is a man out of his depth," says caller

Mr Hunt told LBC that the UK was over-prepared for flu and under-prepared for SARS

Shelagh Fogarty urges Jeremy Hunt to accept austerity's impact on UK's coronavirus response

Nick Ferrari heard about the real timescale of the Oxford vaccine

Oxford Vaccine chief reveals the real timescale for a coronavirus jab

New Covid-19 remedy "most powerful treatment we currently have" says specialist

New Covid-19 treatment is "the most powerful we currently have," says scientist

UK should "start preparing the public for a vaccine" amid Oxford news

Oxford vaccine ‘safe and creates immune response’ to Covid-19, confirm reports

Vaccine hope: A lab worker at Oxford's facility

Oxford coronavirus vaccine ‘safe and creates immune response’ - Lancet

Shelagh Fogarty debates caller who won't believe Covid-19 is highly contagious

Shelagh Fogarty debates caller who won't believe Covid-19 is highly contagious

James O'Brien wore his facemask to show it's not a big deal

James O'Brien wears his facemask on-air to prove to caller it's not a big deal

Obeying "straightforward" guidelines will prevent second wave, James O'Brien told

Public have "very important role to play" in preventing second wave, says medical expert

James O'Brien heard from a caller who insisted facemasks were "sweaty and uncomfortable"

James O'Brien takes on caller who doesn't want to wear a facemask in shops

"You're more likely to die on a bicycle than from Covid-19" Iain Duncan Smith

"You're more likely to die on a bicycle than from Covid-19" Iain Duncan Smith

Labour MP breaks down shocking impact of "post-viral fatigue"

"It wiped me out": Labour MP reveals shocking impact of "post-viral fatigue"

Grant Shapps: Public are "applying common sense" to face mask advice

Grant Shapps: Public are "applying common sense" to face mask advice

The professor told Eddie Mair what the PM said applies only to Scotland

Public health expert clarifies Boris Johnson’s incorrect advice during briefing

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham tells LBC that local authorities are "left in the dark" by Westminster

"Government are in defiance of their own law by failing to share local Covid data"

A coronavirus vaccine trial is under way in Oxford

Coronavirus vaccine: Everything you need to know about the Oxford Covid-19 trials

Boris Johnson made the announcement on Friday morning

Coronavirus: Boris Johnson's lockdown easing statement, what does it mean for you?

"There are areas in which the Prime Minister may not feel able to follow the best available scientific advice solely with regard to health because he has to factor in wealth."

James O'Brien examines the schism between the PM and his chief scientist

James O'Brien said that Boris Johnson congratulating our British common sense "lays the groundwork for it all being our fault."

James O'Brien's powerful reaction to Boris Johnson's "despicable" coronavirus briefing

Boris Johnson announced a series of measures aimed at bringing the UK back to normality.

Boris Johnson says he hopes country can return to 'normal' life in time for Christmas

Boris Johnson is to update the nation on the coronavirus response later

Watch again: Boris Johnson delivers key update on coronavirus response

Matt Hancock has launched a review into England's covid-19 death stats

Urgent review into England's covid-19 death stats after academics discover 'flaw'

British Airways has retired its fleet of iconic 747 aircraft

British Airways retires its entire 747 fleet 'with immediate effect'

Leicester's Mayor has accused the Health Secretary of taking a "sledgehammer approach" to the city's lockdown.

Leicester local lockdown was a political move, city's mayor claims

Sir Ed Davey accused the Government of ignoring the recommendations of a 2016 pandemic simulation

Government 'ignored pandemic recommendations', claims Sir Ed Davey

Tearful caller "heartbroken" over making employees redundant

Tearful caller "heartbroken" over making employees redundant

Virologist Dr Chris Smith explained why easing Leicester's lockdown is a good thing

Easing Leicester's lockdown is a "good experiment" for the future, says virologist

Coronavirus and rashes: Experts look into the connection

Coronavirus symptoms: Is a skin rash a sign of Covid-19?

James pointing out the two conflicting French laws

James O'Brien points out conflicting French laws on face coverings

Exclusive

Researchers at Imperial are working on a possible vaccine

‘This is for the greater good’: LBC speaks to woman taking part in covid-19 vaccine trial

Government must help vulnerable people get "back into the system"

Homeless caller explains plight of rough sleepers during pandemic

James O'Brien's reaction to Boris Johnson's underpants joke during PMQs

James O'Brien's reaction to Boris Johnson's "briefs" joke during PMQs

James O'Brien despairs at UK as caller in Portugal "can't imagine" life without masks

James O'Brien despairs at UK as caller in Portugal "can't imagine" life without masks

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Why has the R-rate shot up in Germany?

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Critics have noted a number of missed targets and broken promises by the government

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