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The Virus

Rating:3.4 of 5Total number of episodes:23Last broadcast:31/07/2020 at 19:40
July 2020
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Season 1, Episode 22

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Victoria's outbreak continues to grow as Melbourne completes a third week in lockdown. Clusters continue to spread in aged care, meatworks, healthcare workers, schools, restaurants, factories and logistics companies.
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Season 1, Episode 21

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A new daily high for Victoria, while masks and face coverings are made mandatory in metro Melbourne and Mitchell shire after two weeks in lockdown. Jeremy Fernandez brings you the latest and experts answer your questions.
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Season 1, Episode 20

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After a week in lockdown, Victoria records its highest daily total with 317 cases. Authorities battle to control spread in hospitals, aged care, meatworks and housing towers. The south-west Sydney cluster linked to Melbourne.
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Season 1, Episode 19

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With 5 million residents in Greater Melbourne back into lockdown Australia prepares for the outbreak to escape Victoria's borders. Hosted by Jeremy Fernandez with Prof Bruce Thompson and Sophie Scott answering your questions.
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Season 1, Episode 18

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A testing blitz continues to find new COVID cases in Victoria's hotspots. New suburban lockdown measures in 10 Victorian postcodes. Flights into Melbourne diverted for the next two weeks. Border restrictions in Qld and SA.
June 2020
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Season 1, Episode 17

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The staggering rise in global coronavirus cases, one million extra infections in just eight days. Plus a rise in community transmission in Victoria. Jeremy Fernandez looks at the week's developments and the latest data.
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Season 1, Episode 16

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Does the upswing in COVID-19 cases indicate a second wave? Jeremy Fernandez looks at the week's developments and the latest data. Plus Dr Norman Swan and Sophie Scott answer your questions.
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Season 1, Episode 15

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New Zealand is a world leader in recovering from the pandemic. With zero cases, NZ PM Jacinda Ardern lifted all internal restrictions, with only external borders remaining closed. Jeremy Fernandez looks at the latest.
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Season 1, Episode 14

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Jeremy Fernandez looks at the latest data and trends on COVID-19 and how we are responding to the crisis. Plus experts answer your questions about the Coronavirus pandemic.
May 2020
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Season 1, Episode 13

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The NRL is back and AFL in training, while other sports across Australia and around the world prepare to reboot. Jeremy Fernandez brings you the latest data and answers your questions about the Coronavirus recovery.
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