Coronacast

Plenty of questions remain about how children are affected by coronavirus, what symptoms they show and how they transmit it. But a study from China has shed some light on this. Not only are kids being affected by COVID-19, the virus seems to remain in their poo for much longer […]

One of the biggest myths around coronavirus is that it’s only the old who are at serious risk. But evidence from China and Italy show that intensive care wards are full of otherwise healthy younger people. On the show today: * Back to basics: how do you stay healthy? We’ve […]

As the risk of coming across coronavirus grows, it is time to ban mass gatherings? Prime Minister Scott Morrison said yesterday there’s currently no advice to cancel events and he’s going the footy on the weekend. And the Victorian Premier said on Wednesday that his advice was there was no […]

If you’re hoping to stay healthy and coronavirus-free, one of the best things you can do it wash your hands often and wash your hands well. But what are the best techniques? What soap should you use? And how do you get out of the bathroom without touching anything? On […]

Gyms are sweaty, wet places and they’re the perfect place for coronavirus to hide. Chinese data indicates that gyms are a high risk location for spreading the virus to other people or picking it up. So what can you do to help make your workout a little bit safer? On […]

More than 100 years ago, tens of millions of people died in an influenza pandemic. The virus spread quickly and had a high mortality rate. More than a third of the world’s population was infected. So what can we learn from the 1918 pandemic? On the show today: * How […]

With coronavirus spreading, heaps of people are wondering if getting a flu shot earlier this year is worth it. And as more people need tests, how do the swabs work and how long does it take? On the show today: * How long does testing for coronavirus take? * Flu […]

Face mask supplies may be limited, but do they even work? And why you should stop touching your face, but that’s much easier said than done. On the show today: * Does a face mask really protect you? * How often do we touch our faces? (spoiler: it’s a lot) […]

What happens if you get coronavirus when you’re pregnant? What surfaces should you avoid touching? And can children get infected? Coronacast is a daily podcast that’s all about answering your coronavirus questions.  On the show today: * What are the risks to pregnant women? What will happen if an expectant […]