North of England Covid restrictions: Your questions answered

Millions of people across northern England are facing new lockdown restrictions, which ban separate households from meeting each other at home after a spike in Covid-19 cases.

Dr Elisabetta Groppelli, Virologist from St George’s University London, came onto 5 Live Breakfast to answer callers' questions about the new rules.

Please note: All the guidance contained in this podcast was correct at the time of broadcast - 9am on Friday 31st July. Please check the Government website and BBC News live page for the latest advice.