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00:10:25

Victoria gives up on donut days forever

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2021/09/01

There are to be no large changes to Victoria's lockdown restrictions, after a large jump in cases overnight and Government acceptance that the Delta outbreak can't be brought back to zero.Apart from some small changes, such as reopening playgrounds, people in Melbourne will remain in lockdown until vaccine levels get high enough.But that's not to say the lockdown in both Victoria and NSW has been without success. Modelling has shown many tens of thousands of cases have been prevented with the

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00:09:46

From COVID-zero to the ultimate balancing act

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2021/08/31

The Victorian Government will today announce details around how it plans to manage COVID-19 cases as it rushes to vaccinate as many people as possible. Yesterday, Premier Daniel Andrews said he'd be meeting with health officials to develop thresholds for the easing of the lockdown, where possible. It's a move away from the COVID-zero goal of the past, as it appears unlikely that the state will manage to eliminate the spread of the Delta variant. So on today's Coronacast, is this a new medium term

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00:09:46

From COVID-zero to the ultimate balancing act

What"s That Rash? ·

2021/08/31

The Victorian Government will today announce details around how it plans to manage COVID-19 cases as it rushes to vaccinate as many people as possible.Yesterday, Premier Daniel Andrews said he'd be meeting with health officials to develop thresholds for the easing of the lockdown, where possible.It's a move away from the COVID-zero goal of the past, as it appears unlikely that the state will manage to eliminate the spread of the Delta variant.So on today's Coronacast, is this a new medium term

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00:10:26

Why is the "worst month" for NSW in October?

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2021/08/30

It was another record day yesterday for NSW in COVID-19 cases, and the wave is showing no signs of slowing down.And yesterday in even more grim news, the Premier Gladys Berejiklian flagged that October would be the worst month for hospitals and ICU units.That's despite the vaccination rate in NSW charging ahead thanks to a population rushing forward to be vaccinated and additional supply helping things out. So on today's Coronacast, why is October being tipped to be bad when the vaccine rate is

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00:09:59

Didn't Victoria do everything right?

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2021/08/29

Case numbers in both Victoria and NSW continue to climb, with both states yesterday posting new daily records for this year.While Victoria's daily cases are far behind NSW, Victoria is on a similar trajectory as NSW was - despite locking down hard and early.So what's going on? Why are cases continuing to rise? Also on today's show:* ATAGI recommends vaccinations for 12-15 year olds* With kids getting the vaccines, what will that mean for the 70/80 per cent targets (as more people are now getting

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00:09:49

Despite 1000+ cases, a sliver of freedom for NSW

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2021/08/26

Fully vaccinated NSW residents will be given a very small increase in freedoms, after the state reached more than 6 million vaccination doses earlier this week.The state's Premier Gladys Berejiklian yesterday revealed that from mid-September, people who are fully vaccinated will be able to meet more people or spend more time outdoors - depending on where they live.But it wasn't all good news, with the state revealing more than 1000 new COVID-19 cases - the highest it's been in Australia at any point

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00:09:49

Despite 1000+ cases, a sliver of freedom for NSW

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2021/08/26

Fully vaccinated NSW residents will be given a very small increase in freedoms, after the state reached more than 6 million vaccination doses earlier this week. The state's Premier Gladys Berejiklian yesterday revealed that from mid-September, people who are fully vaccinated will be able to meet more people or spend more time outdoors - depending on where they live. But it wasn't all good news, with the state revealing more than 1000 new COVID-19 cases - the highest it's been in Australia at any

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00:11:05

Does Pfizer wear off more quickly?

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2021/08/25

You might have heard a friend or family member say 'I'm waiting for Pfizer', on the assumption that the mRNA vaccine works better than others.But according to a recent study from the University of Oxford, immunity from the Pfizer vaccine may actually start to wane faster than AstraZeneca.A month ago, Israel began a program of booster shots, giving older people a third shot of the vaccine to try and help tame a growing outbreak of the Delta variant.So on today's Coronacast, what do we know about how

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00:12:00

What are the assumptions in the Doherty Model?

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2021/08/24

The Doherty Institute Model is the hottest ticket in town, with everyone from politicians to punters talking about what happens when we reach 70 and 80 per cent vaccination levels.But there are a lot of assumptions that have to be made to come up with a model, and Doherty Institute's plan is no different.Among other things, it assumes a certain level of cases, a functioning contact tracing system even at high numbers and vaccines that keep us immune to COVID-19.But on today's Coronacast, how valid

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00:12:34

Are kids getting sicker with Delta?

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2021/08/23

A glance at the headlines reveals some worrying news: it seems the Delta coronavirus variant is affecting young people and kids far more than previous strains.And it's true, but while more kids are getting Delta, they're not getting more sick.Data from NSW shows that the infection rate is around 10 to 15 times higher, but the rate of hospitalisation is about the same at roughly 2 per cent.So what could be going on? And what does should we aim for in regards to vaccinating kids?Also on today's show:*

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00:10:48

Australia's vaccination rollout goes for gold!

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2021/08/22

Australia's vaccine rollout got off to a rough start. It slow to begin and was plagued with problems regarding patchy supply and shifting eligibility.But in the last few weeks, we've really hit our stride with data from the ABC showing that NSW is now vaccinating more people per million each week than the UK and the USA at their peak.So on today's Coronacast, with increased supply of Pfizer and Moderna due next month and young people running out to get AstraZeneca, can we maintain the pace and will

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00:09:23

If COVID was a play, what act are we in?

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2021/08/19

If there's one thing that's become a feature of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's that it has seemed to drag on and on.While it seems like a long time ago, it was only early last year when the SARS-CoV-2 virus popped into our lives.But how far left have we got to go? If it was a play, what act are we in? And can we take an interval break?Also on today's show:* Doherty Institute modelling said we can start opening up at 70 per cent and 80 per cent vaccination rate. This was based on small numbers in the

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00:12:35

Why it's so bad when COVID gets into the regions

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2021/08/18

As the COVID-19 case numbers in Sydney continue to rise exponentially, regional NSW is also busy battling the spread of the virus.Of the 633 cases yesterday, there were 23 cases from western NSW, 16 from the Hunter region and 4 in far western NSW.The continued spread in regional areas is a massive worry, as regional areas have both vulnerable populations and unique challenges not found in metropolitan areas.Also on today's show:* Big jump in NSW's testing positivity rate* Victoria, ACT and New

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00:10:47

Three scenarios for our future with COVID

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2021/08/17

As we can see from what's happening around the country, the Delta variant has changed the game when it comes to controlling the spread of coronavirus.It seems unlikely Sydney will ever regain control, and there are major battles in ACT and Melbourne.The Delta variant has surprised virologists with how it popped into existence and how it has so rapidly taken over.But not all is lost. On today's Coronacast, the three scenarios of where we could be headed next.Also on today's show:* A worrying risk of

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00:11:38

COVID infiltrates the capital. Can Sydney stop the...

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2021/08/12

The ACT is in a week-long lockdown, joining many other regional NSW local government areas and Melbourne on their journey to stopping Delta. The ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman says as yet there's no known link back to known Sydney cases, and genomic information will be available today. And Victoria yesterday recorded two cases in hotel quarantine who had arrived on a plane from Sydney. So on today's Coronacast, with the virus continuing to push outwards, can anything be done to stop

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00:11:38

COVID infiltrates the capital. Can Sydney stop the...

What"s That Rash? ·

2021/08/12

The ACT is in a week-long lockdown, joining many other regional NSW local government areas and Melbourne on their journey to stopping Delta.The ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman says as yet there's no known link back to known Sydney cases, and genomic information will be available today.And Victoria yesterday recorded two cases in hotel quarantine who had arrived on a plane from Sydney.So on today's Coronacast, with the virus continuing to push outwards, can anything be done to stop

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00:09:53

Could the world eradicate COVID-19?

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2021/08/11

It sounds impossible: the complete and utter annihilation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, worldwide. Almost too silly to even mention.Well, according to a research paper published in the British Medical Journal's Global Health it's something that - while very difficult - may be possible.The article says that COVID-19 eradication might be slightly more feasible than for polio, which was almost eradicated from the world.So on today's Coronacast, is it possible? And what else is the research telling us about

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00:11:01

Are the rules different for Sydney's Delta fight?

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2021/08/10

If you've been following the daily COVID-19 case numbers in Sydney, you'll know the numbers are steadily increasing.So far, despite a lockdown lasting weeks and weeks, the NSW Government's restrictions have not yet managed to bend the curve.The NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the fight against Delta means the old way of doing things needs to be revisited and it needs a different approach.So on today's Coronacast, does Delta change things? And if so, how?Also on today's show:* Research finds

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00:09:56

How do we keep kids safe if they can't get vaccinated?

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2021/08/09

The nation's vaccine goals are all about getting 70 to 80 per cent of people aged 16 or more vaccinated.But that still leaves large numbers of people who aren't vaccinated, and the vast majority of them are kids.So what's the plan for kids when the country starts opening up and what do we know about when vaccines might be trialled and approved for children?Also on today's show:* If two doses of either COVID-19 vaccines offer around 90 per cent protection against hospitalisation and death from the

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00:11:02

The new reality of short, sharp lockdowns

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2021/08/08

It seems short, sharp lockdowns are the new black, and are now being used regularly down the east coast of mainland Australia.Brisbane's short, sharp lockdown lifted yesterday, but Victoria, Cairns and parts of regional NSW have all entered one since last week.So are we going to see large parts of Australia enter and exit lockdown until enough of us are vaccinated?Also on today's show:* Why you may be better covered by getting AstraZeneca today, rather than waiting for another option * You spoke

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