Going Viral: Episode 147
Going Viral: Variants, vaccine challenges, quarantine issues
In this episode:
– The South African and Brazilian variants are causing a pandemic within a pandemic, where previous infection may not confer immunity
– A vaccine conferring 95% efficacy means 90% of adults must be immunised to achieve herd immunity in Australia
– “Denial” of airborne transmission means that hotels chosen for quarantine poses a significant risk, especially in view of the new variants
Host: Dr David Lim, GP
Guest: Prof Raina MacIntyre, Infectious Disease Physician; Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC Principal Research
Total time: 29 mins
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