Jun 10 2020 10 mins 1.5k
There's been all sorts of confusion this week, after a top expert at the World Health Organisation seemed to suggest that people without COVID-19 symptoms rarely transmit the virus. The statement caused head scratching among experts, as asymptomatic transmission - that's giving the virus to someone when you don't have symptoms - is known to occur. The WHO has since clarified the statements saying they were "misunderstandings". So what happened and what could it mean for the WHO's reputation? Also on today's show: * If community transmission is erased, can we go back to normal? * What’s the latest on the COVIDSafe app? Is it still being used? * What is the risk of COVID-19 infection while flying? * Should I use a cloth handkerchief?
