Coronacast Podcast

As the world’s beaches and rivers face a new epidemic of plastic pollution from disposable gloves and masks, Amelia Hemphill talks to Sian Sutherland, Chief Changemaker at A Plastic Planet about how the pandemic is driving plastic pollution (and what can be done to stop it). Plus, as Britain gets back to work, how to cope with that first day back in the office.

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Thousands of people are already being tested weekly with a new ‘no swab’ test in Southampton, as part of a trial to see whether regular testing can help to contain outbreaks of coronavirus. Amelia Hemphill talks to Professor Adrian Martineau about whether mass testing could spell a new phase in Britain’s battle with the virus. Plus, the ‘post lockdown survival kit’ you won’t want to leave home without. 

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Amelia Hemphill talks to obesity expert Professor Graham MacGregor about obesity and coronavirus, and whether Boris Johnson's weight was a factor in his severe coronavirus symptoms. Plus, the corona hero student nurses volunteering to help on the Covid-19 front line.

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Professor of Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, Linda Bauld on the how the new social ‘bubble scheme’ will effect you and how it works. Plus, Amelia meets the man bringing the British pub to punters at home. 

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Amelia Hemphill talks to  Dot McCarthy, owner of Cronkshaw Farm, which is letting people 'add a goat' to Zoom chats (or even business meetings). She also talks to a counsellor for Relate in Derby about how the lockdown has affected people's relationships - and why some couples have found that it's actually made them happier together.

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Amelia Hemphill talks to cybersecurity expert Jonathan Martin of Anomali about how Britain’s contact-tracing app will really work, and whether it’s safe to trust such apps with personal information. Plus, MC Grammar, the corona hero offering English lessons on YouTube (including his trademark raps on grammar rules). 

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Amelia Hemphill talks to Andrew Pepper-Parsons from whistleblower charity Protect about what to do if you suspect your boss is committing furlough fraud, as companies abuse the taxpayer-funded scheme by making employees work while pocketing Government money. Plus, the corona hero painting portraits of NHS heroes on the front line.

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Amelia Hemphill talks to Alyn Franklin, Chief Executive of risk management company Alcumus about what measures businesses can take to reopen their doors without putting employees at risk from coronavirus. Plus, the corona heroes who offer a ‘Deliveroo style’ service, biking food to vulnerable families in London during lockdown. 

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Amelia Hemphill talks to Dr Oksana Pyzik of UCL about whether a new, accurate antibody test could offer hope that Britain can return to work, and reviews today’s latest virus news, including a warning for cat owners. Plus, the corona hero making walking maps so we can all get to work safely post-lockdown.

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Amelia Hemphill talks to Professor Lisa Ackerley (AKA The Hygiene Doctor) about which precautions actually help to keep us safe from coronavirus - and should we be leaving packages for 72 hours before opening them? Plus the corona hero keeping us all calm with free online relaxation classes. 

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