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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

Baroness Nicky Morgan tells LBC there is no truth to reports that the government is removing free parking at hospitals for NHS workers.

Baroness Morgan dismisses reports government is removing free parking for NHS workers

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Sadiq Khan was due to miss his house building target even before the coronavirus crisis

Sadiq Khan was on track to miss affordable homes target even before coronavirus crisis

Social media companies must act on coronavirus misinformation, says digital expert

Social media companies must act on coronavirus misinformation, says digital expert

Care provider's powerful response to Boris Johnson's care home comments

Care provider's powerful response to Boris Johnson's care home comments

Blaming carers Covid-19 spread "a new low" for Boris Johnson - Shadow Care Minister

Blaming carers for Covid-19 spread "a new low" for Boris Johnson - Shadow Care Minister

James O'Brien heard from a caller whose partner is a conspiracy theorist

Caller's remarkable account of being in love with a conspiracy theorist

James O'Brien explains why he won't speak to anti-vaxxers

James O'Brien explains why he won't speak to anti-vaxxers

James O'Brien responded to Boris Johnson's care home comments

James O'Brien responds to Boris Johnson's claim care homes didn't follow guidance

Nick Ferrari quizzed Alok Sharma on the PM's comments

Nick Ferrari asks Business Secretary if he backs Boris in putting blame on care homes

At least three pubs have been forced to close so far

Pubs forced to close days after reopening due to coronavirus cases

Recovery roadmap for the Arts is "crucial", Culture Committee chair says

Recovery roadmap for the Arts is "crucial", Culture Committee chair says

Virologist explains why scientists accuse WHO of "underplaying" coronavirus risk

Virologist explains why scientists accuse WHO of "underplaying" coronavirus risk

Rishi Sunak announced a £1.5bn support package for the arts

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces new £1.57billion support package for the Arts

Players and match officials take part in minutes applause for NHS staff and key workers prior to the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley

Nation comes together to applaud NHS on its 72nd anniversary

"The NHS is extraordinary" but coronavirus has exposed room to improve

"The NHS is extraordinary" but coronavirus has exposed room to improve

English streets were "like party central" as pubs reopened, says Police Federation boss

English streets were "like party central" as pubs reopened, says Police Federation boss

The packed streets of Soho last night

Drunk people can't socially distance: Police chief's warning after pubs reopen

Pub reopening marks end of "sledgehammer to crack a nut" lockdown strategy

Pubs reopening marks end of "sledgehammer to crack a nut" lockdown strategy

Former Science Adviser confirms reopening pubs will "no question" cost lives

Former Chief Science Adviser: reopening pubs will "no question" cost lives

Responsibility to contain coronavirus is with each individual - Dr Zoe Williams

Keeping Covid-19 under control is responsibility of every individual - Dr Zoe Williams

Reopening pubs on weekday "would have been easier" says Met Commander

Reopening pubs on weekday "would have been easier" says Met Commander

A hairdresser in PPE at work

Pubs, restaurants and hairdressers reopen as England edges out of lockdown

Pub-goers have been seen flouting social distancing rules in London

LIVE updates: People flock to pubs in England after they reopened

The caller told Rachel Johnson the government should have just opened beer gardens

Caller furious at seeing people already drinking with "zero social distancing"

Shelagh Fogarty says drunk people will be a "ticking time bomb" for spreading coronavirus

Will pub staff police risky behaviour?

Shelagh Fogarty labelled the decision to open pubs at 6am "mad"

"It's mad!" Shelagh Fogarty lists the government's mixed messages over pubs

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Boris Johnson was speaking exclusively to LBC

Boris Johnson urges Brits not to "blow it now" as he urges public to "enjoy summer sensibly"

The Prime Minister will make the announcement on Friday

Boris Johnson to urge drinkers to 'act responsibly' ahead of pubs reopening

Iain Dale questioned how safe the government's school plan would really be

Iain Dale challenges former Education Secretary Damian Hinds on new school plans

James O'Brien called the reasons behind the UK's response to the pandemic "staggering"

James O'Brien learns the "staggering" reasons Britain lost track of coronavirus

James O'Brien thinks the government want to blame us for a second spike

The government are putting the blame on anyone but themselves: James O'Brien

Steve Reed MP spoke to Nick Ferrari about the local outbreaks

Labour MP: I wrote to government over local outbreaks and they did nothing

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Teachers have said they fear coronavirus could be used to bully pupils

Teachers terrified of being coughed and spat at by pupils as schools return

Pupils will be welcomed back to a very different classroom experience

Sweeping changes to schools to be announced by Gavin Williamson

Three areas are at risk of following Leicester into a local lockdown

Local lockdown: The three areas most likely to follow Leicester over coronavirus outbreak

Nick Ferrari heard how RyanAir flights will be different

How flying with RyanAir will be different as flights re-start today

Experts have expressed concern at the White House move and the wider implications of the USA bulk purchasing the entire stock of any potential vaccine.

Trump administration buys almost entire world stock of Covid-19 drug Remdesivir

Nick Ferrari spoke to Alok Sharma as the lockdown was being eased

Why can you have a driving lesson but not go to the gym, Nick Ferrari asks Business Secretary

Exclusive

Bus drivers have been banned from enforcing passengers to wear masks

TfL stops bus drivers from forcing passengers to wear face masks

The Prime Minister will face the Labour Leader in the Commons on Wednesday

Prime Minister to face Commons grilling amid Leicester lockdown confusion

Dr Anthony Fauci expressed his concern at the worsening coronavirus outbreak in the US

US could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases per day, expert warns

Boris Johnson's spending plan an attempt to gain Tory support in the North

Boris Johnson's spending plan an attempt to gain Tory support in the North

Mr Hunt told Shelagh Fogarty there is "cause for concern" for NHS hospitals this winter

Jeremy Hunt reveals his "concern" about NHS hospitals coping this winter

Trades Union chief demands "fast action" from government to protect at-risk jobs

Trades Union chief demands "fast action" from government to protect at-risk jobs

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday that non-essential shops in Leicester will close from today

"People need to learn": Leicester caller welcomes lockdown following father's tragic death

Nick Ferrari grills Shadow Chancellor for "opposing for the sake of opposition"

Nick Ferrari grills Shadow Chancellor for "opposing for sake of opposition"

James O'Brien heard we would see more local lockdowns in the future

Local lockdowns a glimpse into the future, public health expert warns

Bride-to-be scolds government for "ridiculous" social distancing rules for weddings

Bride-to-be berates government for "ridiculous" social distancing rules for weddings

Nick Ferrari spoke to Matt Hancock about the local lockdown in Leicester

We'll impose travel restrictions on Leicester if people don't obey lockdown: Matt Hancock

A council worker disinfects a public toilet in Leicester

"Leicester's demographics the perfect storm for coronavirus outbreak"

The PM will set out his plans on Tuesday

Boris Johnson to launch 'New Deal' for Covid-19 recovery, pledging to 'Build, build, build'

Members of the military operate a walk-in mobile Covid-19 testing centre at Spinney Hill Park in Leicester

Leicester is UK's first 'local' lockdown area after surge in Covid-19 cases

Martin Lewis advises people to "plan for the worst" in post-lockdown economy

Martin Lewis advises people to "plan for the worst" in post-lockdown economy

Mother's fury amid threat of fines: "Our kids are being used as test subjects"

Mother's fury amid threat of fines: "Our kids are being used as test subjects"

Retired headteacher lambasts "inept" government for planning to fine parents

Retired headteacher lambasts "inept" government for planning to fine parents

Ken Clarke: austerity will come back to the UK – but not straight after lockdown

Ken Clarke believes austerity will return to the UK, "but not straight away"

Shelagh Fogarty spoke to Amanda Spielman about the return to school

Shelagh Fogarty picks up Ofsted chief for dismissing outbreak as "just a couple of cases"

A resident told James O'Brien the Prime Minister is "spouting nonsense" about Weston-super-Mare

"There is no local lockdown," Weston-super-Mare residents tell James O'Brien

Brexiters are more keen to go to the pub than Remainers

Remainers are more worried about lockdown ending than Brexiters

Lord Blunkett: Education gap is widening, children have to return to school in September

Lord Blunkett: Education gap is widening, children have to return to school in September

Nick Ferrari spoke to the Leicester Mayor about the possibility of a local lockdown

Angry Leicester Mayor says he's not seen data to show city needs local lockdown

LBC's poll states the government is going to be remembered over their actions over care homes

Care homes scandal seen as Government’s biggest coronvirus failing - LBC exclusive poll

There have been reports of a 'local lockdown' in the city

Possible Leicester lockdown: Britain on coronavirus 'knife-edge' after local outbreak

Leicester MP demands government initiate local lockdown

Leicester MP demands government initiate local lockdown

Maajid Nawaz attacks social media firms' hypocrisy in censoring hate speech

Maajid Nawaz attacks social media firms' hypocrisy in censoring hate speech

Labour has "significant mountain to climb" despite Keir Starmer's approval rating

Labour have "significant mountain to climb" despite Keir Starmer's approval rating

Billy Bragg calls for government support for the music industry

Billy Bragg calls for government support for the music industry

Leicester Mayor has no idea if rumours of isolated lockdown "are fact or fiction"

Leicester Mayor has no idea if rumours of isolated lockdown "are fact or fiction"

Early lockdown flouters have left authorities "without a leg to stand on"

Early lockdown flouters have left authorities "without a leg to stand on"

"Mindless idiots" brought shame to Liverpool, do not represent the city - Mayor of Liverpool

"Mindless idiots" brought shame to Liverpool and don't represent the city - Mayor of Liverpool

Holidays abroad will be possible this year without having to quarantine

Holidays abroad back on the cards as quarantine set to be removed for some destinations

Bournemouth council leader said: "Bournemouth beaches were packed because PM gave up six weeks ago"

"Bournemouth beaches were packed because PM gave up six weeks ago"

This caller insisted she did nothing wrong by going to Bournemouth beach

Caller who went to Bournemouth beach tells James O'Brien she did nothing wrong

James O'Brien caller gives hilarious analysis of Boris Johnson

James O'Brien caller gives hilarious analysis of Boris Johnson

Engineer explains to James O'Brien why the NHS app "is not fit for purpose"

Engineering expert tells James O'Brien why the NHS app "is not fit for purpose"

Why can't gyms and cricket clubs re-open?

Why can't gyms, cricket or driving lessons start on 4th July? LBC finds out

Nick Ferrari asked the Environment Secretary why pubs are opening on a Saturday

Is it a good idea to re-open pubs on a Saturday, Nick Ferrari asks Environment Secretary

How will cinemas look post-lockdown? Odeon chief explains

How will cinemas look post-lockdown? Odeon chief explains

Bournemouth MP fears beach-goers will cause second spike

Bournemouth MP fears "selfish" beach-goers will cause second spike

Exclusive

The UK's track and trace scheme has come under fire

Test & Trace employees watching Netflix and knitting because there's nothing to do

Theo Usherwood visited a barber, pub and hairdresser

How will haircuts, pubs and restaurants be different after 4th July? Theo's Night Out

Air bridges could help save summer holidays for thousands of Brits

Air Bridges could be announced within days leading to quarantine free holidays

NHS Covid-19 app: why are there delays?

NHS Covid-19 app: why are there delays?

Call the Midwife star warns "time is almost up" for British theatre

Call the Midwife star warns "time is almost up" for British theatre

Boris Johnson claimed no countries have functioning Covid tracing apps

Do any countries have a functioning Covid-19 tracking app?

Nick Ferrari challenges Andrea Leadsom over lockdown easing

Nick Ferrari challenges Andrea Leadsom over lockdown easing

Nick Ferrari spoke to Alok Sharma as the lockdown was being eased

Nick Ferrari calls out Alok Sharma over "working hard" claim

A restaurant welcomes customers back after being closed for almost three months

Lockdown easing: Full list of what is re-opening on 4th July

Health experts have warned over a second wave of Covid-19 in the UK

Health experts warn UK must prepare now for second wave of Covid-19

Infectious disease expert Dr Bharat Pankhania brands lockdown easing a "gamble"

Infectious disease expert brands lockdown easing a "gamble"

Pub association chief: Face masks and pre-booking may not be needed to go to the pub

Pub association chief: Face masks and pre-booking may not be needed for reopening

Pensioner doesn't care for pubs reopening, she just wants to get her hair done

Pensioner refuses to leave the house until she can get her hair done

Live

Boris Johnson is leading the final Downing Street press conference

Watch live: Boris Johnson's coronavirus press conference

"Lockdown was too late": James O'Brien's caller that left listeners in tears

"Lockdown was too late": James O'Brien's caller that left listeners in tears

Boris Johnson should not ease lockdown with current track and trace system

"Boris Johnson should not ease lockdown with current track and trace system"

Sadiq Khan accuses government of being "scared of scrutiny" in their coronavirus response

Sadiq Khan warns James O'Brien of "bad decision making" from government in lockdown ease

Boris Johnson confirmed the news in the commons today.

Boris Johnson slashes social distancing and reopens pubs from July 4

James O'Brien believes that confusion is the government's plan

The government plan is that we don't know what's going on: James O'Brien

Boris Johnson is to announce new lockdown rules

Boris Johnson to announce new lockdown plans: Watch live NOW

Nick Ferrari spoke to Sajid Javid about how to get the economy going again

Former Chancellor Sajid Javid on why government must not go back to austerity

Cinemas can re-open from 4th July

Cinemas, museums and art galleries to re-open on 4th July

Shielding caller "can't understand" why others want to remain shielded

Shielding caller "can't understand" why others want to remain shielded

Downing Street verdict: caller reviews shielding announcements

Downing Street verdict: caller reviews shielding announcements

Congestion charge hike down to TfL's government deal, insists Deputy Mayor of London

Congestion charge hike down to TfL's government deal, insists Deputy Mayor of London

Live

Matt Hancock is holding today's breifing

Watch LIVE: the government's coronavirus press conference

Andy Burnham told Shelagh Fogarty that it's too soon to relax the measures

Manchester Mayor: The UK isn't ready for a reduction to the 2-metre rule

Student nurse rejects Minister's comments: "I've been caring for my patients since day one"

Student nurse rejects Minister's comments: "I've been caring for patients since day one"

Cases still too high to reduce distancing to one metre, according to independent SAGE member

Cases still too high to reduce distancing to one metre, according to independent SAGE member

Why has the R-rate shot up in Germany?

Germany's R-rate increases: Why has it happened and can the UK learn from it?

"We're worse off now than before lockdown" UK not ready to bring distance to one metre

"We're worse off now than before lockdown" UK not ready to bring distance to one metre

"We're the laughing stock of the world" Caller vows to leave UK as Spain opens borders

"We're the laughing stock of the world" Caller vows to leave UK as Spain lifts restrictions

"We all appreciated her for what she was" Dame Vera Lynn's daughter on the Forces' sweetheart

"We all appreciated her for what she was" Dame Vera Lynn's daughter on the Forces' sweetheart

Global Health expert: Politicians must be accountable for ignoring scientific advice

Global Health expert: Politicians must be held accountable for ignoring medical advice

Former Chief Science Adviser confirms government were underplaying coronavirus numbers

Government were underplaying coronavirus numbers during peak, says ex-Chief Science Adviser

"We are at the wire": Pub association boss orders set dates for reopening from government

Pub association boss warns 100k jobs "on the wire" if government won't set opening date

A virologist explained why there might be more spread of Covid-19 in cold environments

Doctor explains why Covid-19 might spread faster in meat processing plants

The Mayor told LBC it was great news the alert level dropped

Sadiq Khan warns against becoming complacent as Covid-19 alert level lowered

Nick Ferrari was speaking to the Education Minister

'Why is it safe for pupils to return in Belfast but not Basildon?' Nick Ferrari asks Minister

James O'Brien looked over the u-turn on the Track & Trace app

James O'Brien sums up the government's Track & Trace app "chaos"

Mark Drakeford the First Minister of Wales was speaking to LBC's James O'Brien

'I haven't spoken to any UK Minister in 3 weeks', Welsh First Minister tells LBC

The Prince Rupert Hotel in Shrewsbury is housing homeless people during the coronavirus crisis

This 'incredible call' from a hotel owner helping the homeless left listeners 'in awe'

Eddie Mair opened his show with a passionate speech

Eddie Mair's passionate monologue on the daily Downing Street briefing

Live

Matt Hancock will lead today's press conference

Watch LIVE: The Government's coronavirus press conference

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

The government's missed targets and U-turns: A full list

Shelagh heard a great argument why schools should re-open

"We built Nightingale Hospitals. Where are Nightingale schools to save our children?"

HMRC will investigate all furlough payments, Nick Ferrari was told

Employment barrister's stark warning for people being asked to work while on furlough

James O'Brien heard an interesting case why this dad isn't sending his daughter back to school

"My wife works at school... and we won't be sending our daughter back"

Powerful call with shielding 90-year-old: "We are the forgotten people of England"

Powerful call with shielding 90-year-old: "We are the forgotten people of England"

Poor track and trace system led to UK's bad response to pandemic, reports show

Poor track and trace system led to UK's bad response to pandemic, reports show

Minister for Sport Oliver Dowden will lead the government's press briefing

Watch LIVE: the government's coronavirus press conference

Dexamethasone will save thousands of lives in a second peak, says professor behind trials

Dexamethasone will save thousands of lives in a second peak, says professor behind trials

Nick Ferrari pressed Matt Hancock over the government's U-turn

Matt Hancock insists government "got it right in the end" over Marcus Rashford's campaign

"People go hungry because rent is too high": Charity boss exposes extent of poverty in England

"People go hungry because rent is too high": Charity boss exposes extent of poverty in England

What is Dexamethasone? Virologist explains drug reducing risk of death from Covid-19

What is Dexamethasone? Virologist explains drug reducing risk of death from Covid-19

UK could have avoided 5,000 Covid deaths if Dexamethasone was used from start

UK could have avoided 5,000 Covid deaths if Dexamethasone was used from start

Rebecca Long-Bailey: Rashford's campaign proves strength of people powered politics

Rebecca Long-Bailey: Marcus Rashford's campaign brilliant example of people power

Marcus Rashford has helped end stigma for school meal kids - Ex-Education Secretary

Marcus Rashford has helped end stigma for "school meal kids" - former Education Secretary

Head of Imperial vaccine trials reluctant to announce when Covid-19 jab may be ready

Head of Imperial vaccine trials reluctant to "over promise" on vaccine release date

Marcus Rashford has appealed to the Government to ensure children receive free school meals during the six week holiday

Marcus Rashford campaign: Boris Johnson makes u-turn on school meals

Nick Ferrari asked Grant Shapps why children can go to Primark but not school

Nick Ferrari asks Grant Shapps why children can go to Primark but not school

The number of UK workers on payrolls fell by more than 600,000 between March and May as lockdown hit Britain's labour market

UK Unemployment: 600,000 fewer workers on UK payrolls, data shows

Online shopping may kill the need to visit physical retailers during lockdown easing

Online shopping may kill the need to visit physical retailers during lockdown easing

Lib Dem health spokesperson "concerned" Nursing Officer is barred from press briefings

Chief Nursing Officer being dropped from press briefings "a worrying trend" says Lib Dem MP

Sadiq Khan: Boris Johnson is "kicking the can down the road" on racism

Sadiq Khan: Boris Johnson is "kicking the can down the road" on racism

Network Rail chief: "We are not setting out to fine people"

New face mask rules will protect commuters from coronavirus, says Network Rail chief

James O'Brien heard from a medical student who didn't even know the lockdown rules any more

Even this medical student doesn't know what the lockdown rules are any more

Huge queues at the Primark in Birmingham

Queues stretch around the block at Primark as clothes shops re-open

Boris Johnson visited London's Westfield ahead of reopening

Shops reopen and face coverings on public transport become mandatory as lockdown eases

Woman's defiant gesture of unity after swastika was plastered on her home

Woman's defiant gesture of unity after swastika was plastered on her home

Remarkable call unearths "deep rooted issues" in British society amid anti-racism protests

Remarkable call unearths "deep rooted issues" in British society amid anti-racism protests

"Ban them" Met Police Federation chief calls for demonstrations during pandemic

"Ban them" Met Police Federation chief demands demonstrations stop during pandemic

Virologist: Decreasing social distancing to one metre is "reasonable thing to do"

Virologist: Decreasing social distancing to one metre is "reasonable thing to do"

Caller's shocking account of slipping into poverty during lockdown

Caller's shocking account of slipping into poverty during lockdown

Passionate caller demands British Asians become more vocal in support for anti-racism movement

Passionate caller demands British Asians become more vocal in support for anti-racism movement

Churchill should be judged on his triumphs, not defined by his darker moments - Nicholas Soames

Churchill should be judged on his triumphs, not by his darker moments - Sir Nicholas Soames

The UK could be vaccinated for Covid-19 by Christmas, says Oxford vaccine developer

The UK could be vaccinated for Covid-19 by Christmas, says Oxford vaccine developer

"Churchill saved the UK from evil": Lord Lamonte disgusted by cladding on Sir Winston's statue

"Churchill saved the UK from evil": Lord Lamont disgusted by cladding on Sir Winston's statue

David Nabarro told LBC about the 2m rule

WHO expert explains difference between 2m and 1m rule

Shops and businesses were forced to close

Britain's economy shrank by a fifth in April as lockdown took hold

Public are "very very nervous" about any lockdown easing

Public are "very very nervous" about reducing 2m rule, says pollster

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