Go offline with the Player FM app!
Should I deliberately catch Covid-19?
Manage episode 318099798 series 2664539
People are deliberately trying to catch Covid-19. Some are hoping by catching it now, they can make sure they’re Covid-free for a big event, maybe a wedding or a birthday celebration. So is it a good idea?
Two of our Briefing listeners are actively trying to catch it – Mel and David – but Professor Catherine Bennett, chair of epidemiology at Deakin University, says it’s not a good idea.
On today’s Briefing, we find out once and for all, if it’s a good idea to actively seek out and catch, Coronavirus.
Todays Headlines
- WA will keep borders closed
Novovax gains provisional approval
Australian aid arrives in Tonga
Federal court releases Djokovic reasoning
Pope Benedict accused of failing to act in four child sex abuse cases
Follow The Briefing
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM
Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast
Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU
Twitter: @TheBriefingAU
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. The Briefing Headlines Jan 21 (00:00:00)
2. The Briefing Topic (00:10:07)
1652 episodes
Manage episode 318099798 series 2664539
People are deliberately trying to catch Covid-19. Some are hoping by catching it now, they can make sure they’re Covid-free for a big event, maybe a wedding or a birthday celebration. So is it a good idea?
Two of our Briefing listeners are actively trying to catch it – Mel and David – but Professor Catherine Bennett, chair of epidemiology at Deakin University, says it’s not a good idea.
On today’s Briefing, we find out once and for all, if it’s a good idea to actively seek out and catch, Coronavirus.
Todays Headlines
- WA will keep borders closed
Novovax gains provisional approval
Australian aid arrives in Tonga
Federal court releases Djokovic reasoning
Pope Benedict accused of failing to act in four child sex abuse cases
Follow The Briefing
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM
Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast
Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAU
Twitter: @TheBriefingAU
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. The Briefing Headlines Jan 21 (00:00:00)
2. The Briefing Topic (00:10:07)
1652 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.