Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari

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Boris warns of risking second wave of Coronavirus

2020-04-2719:46

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has labelled coronavirus an "invisible mugger" after his own personal experience facing off the deadly illness. Speaking outside Downing Street to mark his return, Mr Johnson said he was "sorry I have been away from my desk for much longer than I would have liked". Nick Ferrari brings you full reaction.

Cutting Back On Bin Collections

2020-03-3128:15

Nick speaks with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps about how the police are interpreting the new lockdown guidelines plus Mr Shapps reports on the reduction in train and bus use. Nick also speak to one council member about how some council are cutting back on bin collections

How long does immunity last if you've had Covd-19?

2020-10-2709:32

New research indicates how long covid immunity lasts - and it's not great news!

Self-isolation time for Coronavirus contacts could be halved

2020-10-2623:15

The 14 day self-isolation period for contacts of people who test positive for Coronavirus could be reduced to 7 days due to fears over compliance. Meanwhile, Welsh supermarkets have blocked off aisles of "non-essential" products, and Health Secretary Matt Hancock joins Nick.

The new £10, 10-minute test

2020-10-2215:52

Even the Police don't know the rules, and a new £10, 10 minute Coronavirus test.

Will Manchester agree to Tier-3?

2020-10-2027:53

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham still pushing for a better deal before agreeing to Tier-3, and Sir Patrick Vallance says : 'we need to learn to live with Coronavirus'

London moves to Tier 2, whilst Manchester refuses Tier 3

2020-10-1616:31

London, Essex, York and other areas have moved to Tier 2 Coronavirus restrictions, whilst Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said local leaders were opposed to "flawed and unfair" Tier 3 rules.

Are we neglecting other illnesses by implementing too many restrictions?

2020-10-1520:40

As the Prime Minister defends his new system of local alert tiers, Nick asks if the new restrictions are causing us to neglect other illnesses. Meanwhile, ministers want to put universities in to lockdown for two weeks in the lead-up to Christmas in order for students to return home safely.

Shielding won't resume for the vulnerable

2020-10-1414:16

Despite the introduction of a new three-tier Coronavirus alert system amid rising rates of the disease, England's deputy chief medical officer Jenny Harries says shielding won't resume for those who were instructed to do so during the first wave of the pandemic.

New three-tier local alert system confirmed

2020-10-1319:51

A new three-tier local Covid alert system has been announced by PM Boris Johnson, with Liverpool placed in the "very high" category. Also, Nightingale hospitals in the North of England are told to prepare to admit patients.

New Covid lockdown will see people ordered not to leave their homes

2020-10-1214:30

The PM's new three-tier local lockdown system will see millions ordered not to leave their homes, but is it enforceable? Meanwhile, £257 million has been pledged to save cultural organisations across England, the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Oliver Dowden joins Nick.

England expected to be split into three different lockdown tiers

2020-10-0921:03

England is expected to be split into three different lockdown tiers, whilst Covid causes the longest NHS backlog since 2008.

Pubs closing in Scotland, is England next?

2020-10-0818:59

Pubs closing, 10pm curfew, but based on what data?

Covid test results lost & found!

2020-10-0510:12

How did the government lose around 15,000 Covid-19 test results?

Students in Lockdown

2020-09-2819:49

Students can't leave their student accomodation, and is the new Covid-19 App working?

Track and trace app unveiled

2020-09-2419:02

Health Secretary Matt Hancock speaks to Nick Ferrari as he launches the NHS track and trace app

Boris announces new restrictions

2020-09-2333:57

Nick Ferrari looks at the new measures announced by the Prime Minister last night. More people will now have to wear masks at work, and pubs will have to close at 10pm every night. The number of people allowed at weddings in England have been halved. He is joined by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab

The new lockdown rules are coming

2020-09-2212:35

Bars & Restaurants will be told to close at 10pm

Is Lockdown 2 coming?

2020-09-2111:46

Hancock warns : follow the new Covid rules or they will have to get tougher

Did Sweden get it right?

2020-09-1823:12

Track & trace - do we have enough tests? Matt Hancock speaks to Nick, and Sweden took a different approach to Covid-19 and seem to be coping well.

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Coronavirus UK: LBC Update with Nick Ferrari