Lee says he has been trying to apply for universal credit but there are 90k people in the queue Government departments under 'huge pressure', but advice is to apply online, and families can get support 'pretty quickly', Chris Mason says BBCYourQuestions
BBC OS listeners on the World Service earlier put forward some questions, which our correspondent Rebecca Morelle has answered.There has been early research that suggests that warm and cold temperate climates are the most vulnerable. Arid regions and the tropics come after that. However, this is only early research.There have been lots of messages on WhatsApp suggesting that hot water can be taken to prevent getting the virus. Is this true?There is so much stuff being shared on social media.
When will the peak of infections for the UK be? Is the National Health Service equipped to meet this peak?One of the scientists advising the UK government has said that if the current measures are successful, you'd expect to see cases peaking in two or three weeks. If the measures aren't successful then you will continue to see cases going up. The reasons the restrictions are being brought in is so that the health services aren't overwhelmed.
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