Coronavirus
Your questions answered and the latest coronavirus updates from 5 Live.
Close pubs to open schools says top scientist—5 Live In Short
Sir David King says pubs serving indoors should close until schools are "up and running”.
Ronnie O’Sullivan: Playing Crucible is 'a risk I’m prepared to take'—5 Live In Short
Snooker champion says crowds at the World Championship seems an ‘unnecessary risk’.
‘Wear a mask – prevent cases like Tom’s’—5 Live In Short
Mum of coronavirus victim: If there’s anything you can do to help stop COVID-19, do it.
North of England Covid restrictions: Your questions answered—5 Live In Short
Callers put their questions on the new Covid restrictions to a virologist.
Tom Kerridge: ‘Either turn up to your booking or just let us know’—5 Live In Short
Chef Tom Kerridge says restaurant ‘no shows’ are ‘selfish’ in the current climate.
Finding work, Buying a house, Working in finance—Your Work, Your Money
Sean and Reggie answer questions on how to find work, buying a house and jobs in finance.
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Burnley captain Ben Mee - 'Our daughter was born 16 weeks prematurely in lockdown'—5 Live In Short
Ben Mee says it's been an emotional rollercoaster since the birth of his daughter Olive.
A&E nurse gets standing ovation after recovering from coronavirus—5 Live In Short
Watch the moment A&E nurse receives standing ovation after surviving coronavirus.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall reflects on lockdown—5 Live News Specials
The Duchess of Cornwall guest edits - sharing her interests and reflecting on lockdown.
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About Panorama Part 1: Kelly's Story—You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer
Kelly Smith talks to #YouMeBigC about her treatment during the coronavirus pandemic.
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How coronavirus has created new ideas to tackle global warming—5 Live Science Podcast
Science news & a look at how coronavirus has created new ideas to tackle global warming.
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Councillor: ‘I was spat at directing beach traffic in Dorset'—5 Live In Short
Councillor tells 5 Live about the abuse she faced when volunteering at Durdle Door beach.
'If Leicester can't play, what happens to the rest of the league?'—5 Live In Short
Gary Lineker asks what will happen if Leicester can't play their games because of lockdown
Big Issue vendor: ‘It’s getting my independence back'—5 Live In Short
Big Issue vendor Jinx on returning to his pitch.
KT Tunstall: Pandemic an ‘extinction level event’ for music venues—5 Live In Short
‘Extinction level event’ a possibility for music venues due to pandemic says KT Tunstall
Rethink: How should we care for older people in future?—5 Live News Specials
Experts and callers tell 5 Live what changes they would make to the care system.
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Your Work, Your Money
Answering questions on work, money and running a business through the coronavirus crisis.
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‘It’s not a good look for tennis’ – Jamie Murray on Djokovic’s Adria Tour—5 Live In Short
Seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion criticises apparent lack of social distancing.
Pub landlord: ‘Every day has felt like a new challenge'—5 Live In Short
Harry in Gloucestershire says the lockdown has been "tough" for his business.
Colin Jackson: ‘Pandemic is a chance to look at overall health’—5 Live In Short
Olympian looks at how the coronavirus pandemic could make us eat healthier.
About the Mental Heath Impacts of Lockdown—You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer
Psychotherapist Leyla Hussein joins #YouMeBigC to discuss mental health and lockdown.
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Doctor: 'I wasn’t able to donate plasma because I’m gay’—5 Live In Short
Jospeh Heskin says being considered ‘high risk’ was humiliating.
Can people returning from maternity leave be furloughed?—The Martin Lewis Podcast, Furlough Shaming
A texter wanted to know if they could be furloughed after returning from maternity leave.
Illegal raver: 'I’m not going to stay in forever’—5 Live In Short
Matt explains why he went to rave despite the lockdown.





















