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Is the death rate too high?

Is the death rate too high?

The number of people dying from COVID hit a record high this week, as large case numbers continue in most states and territories. It comes as no surprise then that NSW and Victoria announced that people can get their third dose at the three month mark, bringing it forward from the 31st January which was originally planned. So why roll out boosters even earlier? Could the number of deaths be tied to people not being as protected as they could be? Also on this week's show: * Vaccine supply and logistics * Novavax approved! * Is the term "elective surgery" a bad way of phrasing it? * Peaks? Coming soon? * How reliable are rapid antigen tests? * Kids vaccination, kids going back to school and keeping kids safe

What's That Rash? · Australian Broadcasting Corporation

January 20, 202223m 45s

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Show Notes

The number of people dying from COVID hit a record high this week, as large case numbers continue in most states and territories.

It comes as no surprise then that NSW and Victoria announced that people can get their third dose at the three month mark, bringing it forward from the 31st January which was originally planned.

So why roll out boosters even earlier? Could the number of deaths be tied to people not being as protected as they could be?

Also on this week's show:

* Vaccine supply and logistics

* Novavax approved!

* Is the term "elective surgery" a bad way of phrasing it?

* Peaks? Coming soon?

* How reliable are rapid antigen tests?

* Kids vaccination, kids going back to school and keeping kids safe