97. PPP097 - COVID-19 Developments with Prof Ramon Shaban
Kristin & Dan spoke to Prof Ramon Shaban, Clinical Chair of Infection Prevention and Disease Control, University of Sydney and Western Sydney Local Health District
We covered
Australia's interventions to reduce the spread of COVID-19
Testing of COVID-19, including the difference between antibodies, antigens & PCR testing. Are false negatives an issue? The challenges of doing a good swab
Asymptomatic spread and how significant it is in Australia
Face masks, how they should be used and the basics of transmission
What we know so far about reinfection and vaccination for COVID-19
The skinny
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