COVID-19

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 […]

Coronacast is a daily podcast that helps to answer your questions about coronavirus or COVID19. We break down the latest news and research to help you understand how the world is living through an epidemic.