India: a Covid-19 catastrophe

Three leading health experts have released a joint statement asking Australia’s leaders to reintroduce some Covid restrictions, such as mask-wearing and a limit on indoor gatherings, until more is known about the highly contagious new Omicron variant. John Kaldor is professor of epidemiology at the Kirby Institute and the UNSW. He says the original reopening plan had been developed using the delta variant – and it might be time to re-think our approach to containing the virus. On today’s Briefing, should we go back into lockdown to contain the Omicron variant of the Coronavirus. Todays Headlines US judge dismisses a bid from Prince Andrew to have his sex case trial thrown out National cabinet to meet amid supply chain shortages Djokovic still facing deportation after admitting error on visa application US President Joe Biden trying to pass voting rights legislation Boris Johnson refuses to resign over attending BYO party at Downing St Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Jan 202221min

Covid’s Omicron variant is running riot across the country. Some of our listeners, who are nurses, told us about the strain they’re under. Dr Stephen Parnis works in three Melbourne emergency departments - and is the former vice president of the Australian Medical Association. Dr Stephen tells us what it's like in the hospitals right now. Nurses are at breaking point, doctors are working around the clock.....and it's only going to get worse, before it gets better. On today's Briefing - the Omicron crisis is crippling our hospital system. Todays Headlines Staff shortages could cripple the economy GPs say they’re turning people away Half of Europe expected to contract Covid in next two months Djokovic could still be deported over travel declaration form Floods and cyclone in QLD and a fire in WA Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jan 202219min

The world is watching Australia deal with Novak Djokovic, the number one men’s tennis player on the planet. Novak wants to compete in the Australian Open next week – and potentially win a record-breaking tenth Aus Open title. The Morrison government wants him deported – it says he hasn’t complied with Border Force requirements to secure the necessary visa. Djokovic sued – and won. But will the federal government let him win.....? The Guardian’s Paul Karp has followed the Djokovic saga since day one. He knows the ins and outs of what has become a major international story.....OR is it a timely distraction for the Morison government?? Todays Headlines Court win does not end Djokovic saga Australia passes one million Covid cases US/Russia talks in Geneva to discuss Ukraine crisis Aussies clean up at the Golden Globes Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Jan 202215min

Covid’s Omicron variant is running riot across Australia. Tens of thousands of people are testing positive, throwing our Christmas and summer holiday plans into chaos. We asked our listeners to send in their questions and asked Dr Paul Griffin, infectious disease expert and microbiologist at Brisbane’s Mater Hospital, to answer them. On today’s Briefing….your Omicron questions answered. Todays Headlines Djokovic to face court over visa Australians urged to prepare to catch Omicron Five to eleven year olds eligible for Pfizer from today Supply crisis crippling retail sector Teenager missing in Queensland’s Wide Bay floodwaters Follow The Briefing DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Jan 202223min

More Australian Open exemptions under scrutiny; and the US marks the first anniversary of the deadly Capitol riotsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jan 20222min

Todays Headlines Millions eligible for booster shot from today Canberra foots the bill for 84 million rapid tests QLD beaches still closed due to wild seas Big Bash teams to enter a hub Follow The Briefing AND DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jan 20222min

Todays Headlines Fears of 100,000 cases a day by the end of January WA slams border shut to Tasmania and ACT Employment numbers surge Australia bags shock win at ATP Cup Follow The Briefing AND DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Jan 20222min

Happy New Year to all our listeners. We look forward to joining you in 2022!! Todays Headlines New isolation rules in place Experts worried health system will be overwhelmed by omicron Ghislaine Maxwell likely to appeal guilty verdict Tsitsipas supports Djokovic's ATP withdrawal Follow The Briefing AND DON'T FORGET TO SIGN UP FOR THE BRIEFING NEWSLETTER. LINK IS IN OUR BIO ON INSTAGRAM Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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