The Corona Zone

Episodes

1. 10

   Episode 10: Transparency is Key

   We talk test and trace, 14-day quarantines for UK arrivals, and the controversy around PHE's COVID-19 report on inequalities.

   Jun 8, 2020

   48m
2. 9

   Episode 9: Cummings and Goings

   This week we devote a considerable amount of time trying to disentangle the latest big lockdown controversy. We also catch up on what the regulations are now across the UK, the developing situation in Brazil as they emerge as the country with the second highest number of cases, and a few new...

   May 26, 2020

   43m
3. 8

   Episode 8: Stay Alert!

   We recap the latest announcements from the government about lightening the lockdown... but only really in England? And what does "stay alert" even mean? In this week's episode, we go over the changes announced and the issues with putting them into practice.

   May 12, 2020

   1h 05m
4. 7

   Episode 7: What week is it?

   We talk 100,00 tests (and if this really means anything), uncertainties around the virus, and the new Scottish guidelines for wearing masks. Far from not knowing what day it is, we are now scratching our heads trying to remember what week it is.

   May 3, 2020

   46m
5. 6

   Episode 6: Don't. Inject. Bleach!

   As global cases approach 3 million, and the UK tops 20,000 (hospital) deaths, we talk moving past the peak, protests in the US, progress towards a vaccine, and some dangerous recommendations coming from the highest of places. If you have anything you'd like us to cover, any questions, or you'd…

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   Apr 28, 2020

   1h 04m
6. 5

   Episode 5: Counting Up, Counting Down?

   This week we catch up with the difficulties surrounding recording of deaths, the toll lockdown is having on physical and mental health, and then we squeeze in some good news stories too.

   Apr 20, 2020

   49m
7. 4

   Episode 4: More Testing, More PPE!

   This week, we recap the most recent figures as the world surpasses 100,000 deaths from COVID-19, and discuss the ongoing issues with testing capacity, PPE, misinformation, and whistle-blowing from within the NHS. Don't forget, if you have anything you'd like us to discuss or a different view on...

   Apr 13, 2020

   50m
8. 3

   Episode 3: What Day Is It?

   In episode 3 we struggle to remember the day of the week as they all start blending into one. As ever, there is a lot of news to catch up on: worldwide cases have now exceeded 1 million, losing your sense of smell and taste may be a symptom, and 5G DOES NOT cause COVID-19.

   Apr 6, 2020

   48m
9. 2

   Episode 2: What A Difference A Week Makes

   For our 2nd episode, we catch up on the huge changes seen since last week, the UK lockdown, and misinformation doing the rounds. We also chat to Glasgow SciCommer Sam Langford about adjusting to working from home, the importance of good science communication right now, and his latest project, the...

   Mar 30, 2020

   1h 12m
10. 1

    Episode 1: There's A Lot To Talk About

    We discuss what we're planning for the podcast, go over some of the latest headlines and changes, and how we've coped so far after one week of social distancing. As mentioned, the figures of cases and deaths in the UK are already (worryingly) out of date.We are looking for suggestions! If there's...

    Mar 23, 2020

    50m
11. 1

    Episode 0

    What do you do when you've got months of isolation ahead, thoughts on the way things are being handled, and, more importantly, a thesis to write? Start a podcast! Join Kirstin and Gabby as they cover the latest in COVID-19 news, and discuss some of the latest in research progress and policy...

    Mar 19, 2020

    0m