Face masks are on the mind - and on your faces (we hope) - on today's episode of Alone Together.

Morven McIntyre speaks to Dr Simon Kolstoe from the University of Portsmouth about the importance of wearing face masks. The academic explains the research behind coverings and discusses the communication about their effectiveness.

And in our Local Heroes segment, Dan McLaughlin speaks to Anna Simmons, associate assistant headteacher at Buile Hill Academy in Salford, about the support and food packages they have been providing families.

Presented and produced by Morven McIntyre, Dan McLaughlin, and Matt Millard. Edited by Matt Millard.