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00:10:21

Why not make vaccinations mandatory? (for certain jobs?)

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2021/08/05

As Australia's march towards higher and higher rates of vaccination rolls on, more and more ideas are being thrown around to try and convince eligible people to get the jab.Yesterday, fruit and vegetable processor SPC became the first Australian company to mandate vaccines for all onsite staff and visitors.It raises the question: if SPC can do it, why aren't we seeing similar mandates for healthcare, aged care and child care workers? At the moment, the answer is ... complicated, as you'll hear on

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00:10:12

Give me some hope Doc!

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2021/08/04

With the coronavirus outbreak in NSW not yet showing many signs of getting better, and another outbreak in Queensland growing by the day - it's all a bit depressing But there is good news: the vaccine program is finally speeding up and with every passing day thousands more people are vaccinated against COVID-19. So on today's Coronacast, if very high vaccination rates can continue in NSW, a turn around might not be as far away as we fear. Also on today's show: * The end of winter will coincide

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00:10:12

Give me some hope Doc!

What"s That Rash? ·

2021/08/04

With the coronavirus outbreak in NSW not yet showing many signs of getting better, and another outbreak in Queensland growing by the day - it's all a bit depressingBut there is good news: the vaccine program is finally speeding up and with every passing day thousands more people are vaccinated against COVID-19.So on today's Coronacast, if very high vaccination rates can continue in NSW, a turn around might not be as far away as we fear.Also on today's show:* The end of winter will coincide with

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00:12:36

The official modelling is out! Now what?!

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2021/08/03

If you thought we’ve suddenly been awash with modelling on the best way forward for Australia's response to coronavirus and how to reach so-called herd immunity you’d be right.But yesterday we got the report we’ve all been waiting for: the assumptions and details behind the Doherty Institute’s modelling.The Doherty Institute is one of the best in the country and it's the organisation that’s been advising the Commonwealth on how to get a soft landing in this pandemic when we eventually reopen to the

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00:10:23

What is it like inside Sydney's ICU wards?

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2021/08/02

As the number of COVID-19 cases in Sydney continues to grow, so do the numbers of people in hospital and intensive care.Currently, there are 232 COVID-19 cases in hospital in NSW. 54 of them are in intensive care and 25 require ventilation.So what's it like inside Sydney's ICU wards? And how does it differ from last year? Also on today's show:* Why are kids under 16 left out of the national roadmap?* Are we throwing under 16's or under 12's under a bus by not including them in the roll out for the

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00:10:16

Is 70 per cent fully vaccinated enough?

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2021/08/01

Australia is planning on taking the next big steps in its response to the global coronavirus pandemic.The Federal Government last week released a four-stage plan on how we'll manage virus outbreaks as more and more of us are vaccinated.In it, the first trigger point comes when 70 per cent of the eligible population - that's 16 years or older - are fully vaccinated.On today's Coronacast, why that number might be a bit easier to reach than you'd think and why it might not be enough to see the end of

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00:11:53

The magic number to end lockdowns forever

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2021/07/29

Do you like the sound of no more lockdowns? What about minimal to no restrictions on day-to-day life?We constantly hear vaccination is our way out of this bloody pandemic, but just how many of us need to get vaccinated before it can end?Well, the experts over at the Grattan Institute have tackled this very problem and say the figure is 80 per cent of Australians. So on today's Coronacast, since only 32 per cent of us have at least one dose, it seems like there's a road to travel. But how long might

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00:10:25

Another four weeks. Will it change things?

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2021/07/28

Sydneysiders face another four weeks in lockdown, as health authorities desperately try to bend the curve of coronavirus infections.While there has been some tightening of restrictions, epidemiologists remain skeptical it'll achieve a decline in caseloads anytime soon.Restrictions are tighter in eight of Sydney's local government areas, which were expanded to include Parramatta, Campbelltown and Georges River where people can't leave unless for very specific work.So on today's Coronacast, will four

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00:12:01

What next for Sydney's lockdown?

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2021/07/27

As lockdowns lift in Victoria and South Australia overnight, big problems remain in New South Wales.A week ago, NSW had posted 110 locally acquired cases. Yesterday, it recorded 172 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases, the highest daily number since the outbreak began in June.So on today's Coronacast, as Sydneysiders wait to hear about the future of the lockdown, what might the NSW Government be considering?Also on today's show:* What is the latest on natural immunity? How long does it last?* There

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00:10:34

Is Delta deadlier for younger people?

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2021/07/26

As new coronavirus variants come onto the scene, it forces us to revisit what we know about COVID-19 and how to deal with it.We already know the Delta variant is more infectious, but is it more deadly?Early data from overseas, and from Australia on ICU admissions imply that it is - but knowing for sure may take a bit longer to know.Also on today's show:* Say you got the vaccine and then 30 seconds later, a shark bit off your arm. Would the vaccine still be effective, or does enough of the vaccine

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00:10:34

Is Delta deadlier for younger people?

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2021/07/26

As new coronavirus variants come onto the scene, it forces us to revisit what we know about COVID-19 and how to deal with it. We already know the Delta variant is more infectious, but is it more deadly? Early data from overseas, and from Australia on ICU admissions imply that it is - but knowing for sure may take a bit longer to know. Also on today's show: * Say you got the vaccine and then 30 seconds later, a shark bit off your arm. Would the vaccine still be effective, or does enough of the

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00:10:19

Why are 40% of Australians in their 60s not...

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2021/07/25

While millions of young people wait for enough vaccine to arrive in the country, there are still large numbers of people who are eligible today that haven't yet gotten a shot.According to Commonwealth data, roughly 40 per cent of Australians in their 60s have not yet been vaccinated. It's vital that as many people are vaccinated as possible, and for the Delta variant currently circulating in the country's largest states, a person needs two shots for the best protection.On today's Coronacast, if

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00:09:55

What if NSW can't get it under control?

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2021/07/22

A lot is riding on NSW being able to get its hand around its COVID-19 outbreak and bring it all back under control, but there's no guarantee that it'll be able to do it.And there are huge implications for the rest of the country.What will happen to hotel quarantine? Will other states give up vaccine allocations to the state most in need? And how will people travel in and out of NSW?Also on today's show:* Comparative effectiveness of COVID vaccines against Delta * Aaaaand Quick Fire

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00:09:55

What if NSW can't get it under control?

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2021/07/22

A lot is riding on NSW being able to get its hand around its COVID-19 outbreak and bring it all back under control, but there's no guarantee that it'll be able to do it. And there are huge implications for the rest of the country. What will happen to hotel quarantine? Will other states give up vaccine allocations to the state most in need? And how will people travel in and out of NSW? Also on today's show: * Comparative effectiveness of COVID vaccines against Delta * Aaaaand Quick Fire

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00:10:38

What can we learn from the UK's Freedom Day?

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2021/07/21

Ever since the pandemic begun, we've all be looking forward to the day it's finally over.As Australia grapples with Delta outbreaks in three capital cities, other places in the world - like the UK - are throwing the doors open and hoping for the best.The UK's experience can give a guide on how many people need to be fully vaccinated before big moves are made, but with surging infections it also may provide a warning.So on today's Coronacast, what can we learn from the UK's Freedom Day?Also on

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00:10:40

Is Delta changing the way we go into lockdown?

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2021/07/20

South Australia has spent the first night of a week long lockdown after discovering a bunch of community cases of the highly infectious Delta variant.It's a different way of handling an outbreak, especially when compared to NSW which waited much longer before declaring a lockdown.So why do we still see some states act faster than others? And has the Delta variant changed the way contact tracing can help avoid locking down.Also on today's show:* More concerns about testing times in NSW and a possible

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00:10:40

Is Delta changing the way we go into lockdown?

What"s That Rash? ·

2021/07/20

South Australia has spent the first night of a week long lockdown after discovering a bunch of community cases of the highly infectious Delta variant. It's a different way of handling an outbreak, especially when compared to NSW which waited much longer before declaring a lockdown. So why do we still see some states act faster than others? And has the Delta variant changed the way contact tracing can help avoid locking down. Also on today's show: * More concerns about testing times in NSW and a

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00:11:37

The quick, cheap test coming to a stadium near you?

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2021/07/19

The standard way of testing for coronavirus is to shove a swab up your nose, and then run the sample through sensitive equipment in a pathology lab.But while its the gold standard way of working out if someone is positive or not for COVID-19, it can take a while to get the result back.So it is time to consider a different way of testing people where you need lots of tests done quickly - like sporting games, for example?Also on today's show:* NSW and VIC record slightly lower numbers* How much Pfizer

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00:10:52

It's not getting worse... but it's also not getting...

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2021/07/18

COVID-19 is in a bit of a holding pattern at the moment.It's not getting worse in Sydney, but then again despite lockdowns now going for several weeks it's not getting better yet either.In Melbourne, it's still too early to know how the outbreak is trending, but case numbers have remained in the high teens over the weekend.But we are learning more by the day about the Delta variant, and how it works in a low vaccination environment and under lockdowns.So on today's Coronacast, the one number that

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00:15:05

All for one, and one for all?

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2021/07/15

With Australia's two biggest cities now in lockdown, you'd be forgiven for wondering when is this all going to end.Lockdowns are an incredibly blunt tool to control pandemics, but in many cases - if you want to keep control over spread - they're one of the only options available.Yesterday, Melbourne joined Sydney in locking down thanks to the highly infectious Delta variant, which continues to put pressure on Australia's pandemic response.So on today's Coronacast, what is the point of a lockdown

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