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What if we can't stop unknown coronavirus cases? Jun 15, 2020

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While the number of new daily coronavirus cases in Australia is now mostly in single digits, there's still occasional cases of unknown origin popping up.

It's also known as community transmission, and it's when health authorities get a positive test for COVID-19, but can't work out where the patient picked it up.

So is this something we're just going to have to get used to? And what does it mean for phrases like eradication, elimination and suppression?

On today's show:

* What does eradication, elimination and suppression mean? And what’s the difference?

* What does the term 'routine testing' mean?

* How safe is it to play in a clarinet or flute ensemble even with social distancing?

* Norman has mentioned diarrhoea as a COVID-19 symptom but it is never mentioned as a symptom that warrants testing. How often is diarrhoea a symptom of COVID-19?

And Norman has some research about US poison control, which found a huge jump in the people being exposed to cleaning products and disinfectants since coronavirus hit. So is this all Donald Trump's fault? You might be surprised.

Protester tests positive. What happens now? Jun 12, 2020

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A protester at the Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Melbourne has tested positive to COVID-19.

Victorian health authorities say the man was unlikely to have acquired the virus at the protest and may have been infectious at the time.

Tracing possible contacts will be difficult, so what should people do if they were at the Melbourne protest?

And what does it mean for Australia's overall response to coronavirus?

Also on today's show:

* What should you do if you were at the Melbourne Black Lives Matter protest?

* Will there be a reduction in testing due to fear of testing positive and having to self-isolate?

* My grandparents won't take advice to wash their hands saying they survived the war. How do I convince them it's worthwhile?

And we continue our new segment talking about other countries and how they've responded to coronavirus. Today we're talking about Iran and fears that a second wave is already happening.

Does the World Health Org know what it's doing? Jun 11, 2020

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There's been all sorts of confusion this week, after a top expert at the World Health Organization seemed to suggest that people without COVID-19 symptoms rarely transmit the virus.

The statement caused head scratching among experts, as asymptomatic transmission - that's giving the virus to someone when you don't have symptoms - is known to occur.

The WHO has since clarified the statements saying they were "misunderstandings".

So what happened and what could it mean for the WHO's reputation?

Also on today's show:

* If community transmission is erased, can we go back to normal?

* What’s the latest on the COVIDSafe app? Is it still being used?

* What is the risk of COVID-19 infection while flying?

* Should I use a cloth handkerchief?

NZ has eliminated COVID. Is Australia on track to do it too? Jun 10, 2020

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she "did a little dance" when she found out her country finally had no more active cases of coronavirus.

It means that the country is able to pretty much roll back most internal restrictions, meaning New Zealanders can now do what they want.

So how far away is Australia from similar achievements?

On today's show:

* If NZ can be coronavirus free, is Australia far away?

* For those who did attend the protests on Saturday, when is a good time to get tested?

* My housemate emits long unguarded belches. Is there any COVID-19 risk?

And we're starting a new segment where we'll have a look at a country to see how it's going, and what's been happening with COVID-19. Today we're looking at Italy.

So you went to the protests. Should you self-isolate? Jun 09, 2020

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With Black Lives Matters demonstrations being held in many Australian cities over the weekend, should protestors now be self-isolating in case they were infected?

The AMA in Victoria says it’s necessary, but Federal Government advice is to get tested if you develop symptoms.

So with thousands of people gathering for the protests, what's the chance there will be a rise in cases in the weeks ahead?

On today's show:

* I went to the protests. Should I self-isolate?

* Is there a risk from hanging out with colleagues in stock rooms?

* Can I start playing bridge again? Are the cards a risk?

* Can you please talk about babies and pregnancy?

And pharmacist owners have written to Norman, a bit annoyed that he said cold and flu products don't work. How will he respond?

The mysterious company behind a misleading coronavirus drug study Jun 05, 2020

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When the World Health Organisation saw data from a study into a possible coronavirus drug treatment, it immediately halted trials for safety reasons.

The data implied that use of the drug hydroxychloroquine didn't help COVID-19 patients at best, and was even possibly harmful.

But it turns out that the data were suspect, misleading and based on some pretty weird assumptions.

Today, the story of a mysterious company that changed coronavirus treatment policies, and has called into question how medical studies are published.

Also on today's show:

* How do I stay safe from coronavirus if you’re planning to demonstrate or go to a rally.

Coronavirus can take away your taste. Why? Jun 04, 2020

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One of the main symptoms of coronavirus is loss of taste and smell, but it causes all sort of angst and concern to people who suffer from it.

While many recover their senses in a few weeks, others have to wait far longer.

So why is loss of taste and smell such a strong symptom for COVID-19?

On today's show:

* I lost my sense of taste. What's going on?

* I'm seeing TV ads for cough syrup and colds, should there also be messages to get a COVID-19 test?

* My wife and I have just had a child and I’m wondering what the latest info is around the impact of COVID-19 on newborns?

Why coronavirus tests are far from perfect Jun 03, 2020

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The accuracy of coronavirus tests has been again thrust into the spotlight, after a man who authorities said died from COVID-19, actually didn't.

When 30-year-old Nathan Turner died last week, Queensland Health said he had tested positive to COVID-19.

But further testing showed that he was negative.

So how did the test get it wrong, and how common could it be?

On today's show:

* How do you even get a false positive?

* How is the coronavirus death rate calculated?

* If Australia is locked down, where would a second wave come from?

* Why are there still cases in hotel quarantine?

Could rallies in the US cause a coronavirus uptick? Jun 02, 2020

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As riots rage across large cities in the United States, some are happening right in the middle of major COVID-19 hotspots.

Thousands of people have already died from the virus in cities like Washington DC and New York, and the epidemic is still not under control.

So what could it mean for America's response to coronavirus?

On today's show:

* What could US riots mean for coronavirus cases?

* Why are so many schools in Israel closing?

* Is there any evidence that masks work?

And Norman has a study of COVID-19 patients with diabetes, which shows that 10 percent die within seven days.

Hello Winter! Is coronavirus about to get worse? Jun 01, 2020

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As the days get shorter and colder, many people are wondering what it might mean for coronavirus infections.

One theory states that countries in the northern hemisphere have suffered more because they were in their winter months.

So as Australia ticks over to a new season, could the weather play any part in the severity of an epidemic here?

On todays show:

* What might winter mean for coronavirus?

* More Ruby Princess, but this time it's a tuberculosis problem

* What's going on with Victoria?

And Norman has some more information regarding a question from last week's episode about the accuracy of coronavirus tests.

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