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How worrying is Sydney's missing link? May 10, 2021

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A string of community transmission donut days in NSW has been a nice to see since a mystery COVID-19 case popped up in Sydney late last week.

However, despite its best efforts, NSW Health has not been able to find out how the case jumped from hotel quarantine into the community.

The man has clearly picked up the virus from a mystery person in the community, who could well have spread it to others.

So on today's Coronacast, how worrying it is that the link hasn't been found?

Also on today's show:

* The virus found in Sydney - B.1.617.2 - is declared a variant of concern by the UK Government

* Why don't these supposed very contagious variants seem to spread in Australia?

And don't forget to check out the new season of Patient Zero!

* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/rn-presents-patient-zero/id1370255107

* ABC Listen app: https://abclisten.page.link/UgUg8Z4JtCaEh71p6

A new case of COVID and five new clots May 07, 2021

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Just when you think it's getting boring in coronavirus land, you're hit with an avalanche of news.

Sydney is continuing to battle an outbreak of COVID-19, as health detectives narrow in on where it might have come from.

And Australia's medicines regulator has revealed five more people have developed blood clots after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine, bringing the total to 11 from around 1.4 million doses since the rollout began.

So what have we learned about the variant circulating in Sydney? And what's the current likelihood of developing a clot?

Sydney's sudden and mysterious COVID case May 06, 2021

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When NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian started her press conference yesterday, she got straight to the point: NSW had detected a case of COVID in the community.

And as yet, there’s no known source. The patient has not been overseas or interstate and has no known links to hotel quarantine.

He's also been infectious in the community for the last several days.

So as NSW Health tries to pin down where he might have got it, Coronacast asks how this mysterious case compares to other recent outbreaks.

Also on today's show:

* A study shows digital contact tracing apps can work

* Norman gets vaccinated

* If a person isn't vaccinated and contracts COVID, is the vaccine then administered to aid in recovery?

* Can I get the AstraZeneca vaccine now and Pfizer later to be even more protected?

* Can you advise me please on the recommended timing between a flu shot and the AstraZeneca shot?

One billion doses! But a long way to go May 05, 2021

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In a global pandemic, you have to take your successes where you can find them.

Among the doom and gloom of three-quarters of a million new cases a day worldwide, it's important to look at how much progress we've made in fighting back against COVID-19.

To date, more than a billion vaccines doses have been given out globally - a number that will hopefully continue to rapidly increase as more supply becomes available and distributed to those who need it most.

Because - as explained on today's Coronacast - the faster we can vaccinate, the less chance we'll have of even worse variants popping into existence.

Also on today's show:

* Why is the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines constantly referred to as complex when the flu vaccine is rolled out every year to millions of people in Australia?

* Your feedback and experiences on tracking down and getting a vaccine under the next phase of the rollout

* The trouble with organ transplants and COVID-19

Will we finally see a jump in vaccinations? May 04, 2021

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The next phase of Australia's vaccination program began yesterday, and millions of people aged over 50 are now eligible to receive a vaccine.

But many are still finding the booking process difficult and confusing, and while vaccines are available it can take a bit of work to find one.

Before now, only the vulnerable and front line workers have been eligible, so health officials and experts will be hoping that finally we'll see a dramatic increase in the COVID-19 vaccination rate.

So will we finally see a jump in vaccinations?

Also on today's show:

* I've heard that the vaccine immunity lasts only for 6 months. So does that mean that I'll need another 2 shots of the vaccine when Australia finally opens up, and I want to travel?

* I am a First Nations person who is 36 with no other comorbidities. Is it clear yet when Pfizer will be available to me?

Perth's new outbreak. Can we avoid another lockdown? May 03, 2021

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For the second time in a fortnight, residents of Perth are facing lockdowns or increased restrictions due to a coronavirus outbreak from hotel quarantine.

Last week, a security guard contracted the virus in a WA quarantine hotel. From there, it's broken into the community with at least two close contacts testing positive.

It's again put a spotlight on hotels being used for quarantine and has disrupted the lives of millions of West Australians.

So on today's Coronacast, what do we know about the latest outbreak and are more lockdowns coming?

Also on today's show:

* Does the AstraZeneca vaccine protect against serious illness from the serious variants?

* Will Australia be getting the Moderna vaccine. If so can it approved and be released this year?

* And a study about a man who suffered from COVID-19 for 8 months!

Could a little pill help treat COVID-19? Apr 30, 2021

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There's been a lot of talk over the last few months about coronavirus vaccines and how they'll hopefully end the pandemic sooner rather than later.

But it'll be years before the world's entire population is vaccinated, and variants will also continue to provide a threat.

So the world needs COVID treatments - drugs to help manage a patient's illness and stop them dying if they contract the virus.

On today's Coronacast, what can we make of an-anti COVID pill from Pfizer which is now in early clinical trials?

Also on today's show:

* A study on why you don't want to be COVID positive and pregnant and another on pregnancy and vaccines

And it's Friday. So you know what that means.

Turns out, the vaccines do stop you getting COVID-19 Apr 29, 2021

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One of the biggest unknowns in the pandemic was whether or not vaccination would stop you getting infected with coronavirus, or just stop you getting sick.

It sounds like much the same thing, but the difference is actually huge. Stopping infection means you don't have the virus at all, and thus won't go on to infect others.

A study in the journal The Lancet has looked at both the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines and found that they do indeed stop infection, which is great news - but sadly not all the time.

That's on today's Coronacast.

Also on today's show:

* If you are a blood donor and have been vaccinated, will the antibodies you have developed help the recipient of your blood?

* I've already received the first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Is it safe for me to swap over and get Pfizer if it is available to me? I'm in category 1B as I'm a health worker.

Is the UK variant not so bad after all? Apr 28, 2021

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The UK variant, or as it's known the Kent variant or B117, is taking over the United Kingdom and other countries it's spread to.

It's dominance is due to it to being far more transmissible than other variants, but according to new research just being more contagious doesn't mean it's more deadly.

In fact, the study has found that it might be less deadly in people with severe COVID-19.

But as with all things coronavirus, conditions apply.

That's on today's Coronacast.

Also on today's show:

* Is relative youth a proven causal link for the blood clotting problem or is it merely a correlation?

* Is 14 days still the incubation period?

* Is the 50 year old cut off an immune phenomenon related to menopause status?

* What is the current advice regarding vaccination and pregnancy?

Perth's lockdown ends. Hotel quarantine fight goes on Apr 27, 2021

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Residents of Perth are out of a snap three day lockdown, with many hoping life will again return to normal over the coming days.

The lockdown orders were lifted at midnight, after zero new cases were found yesterday, and testing numbers over the last three days have been high.

However the debate about hotel quarantine is on-going.

So on today's Coronacast, what could be a good way to allow Australians to return from overseas, but reduce the risk for people already at home?

Also on today's show:

* Which countries have banned travel from India?

* What magic occurs when you turn 50 that makes AstraZeneca ok?

* How do you know you have a blood clot?

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