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All Videos August 20, 2020

What are fomites, and how much do they transmit Covid-19?

Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles explains how transmission of Covid-19 from infected surfaces might not be as common as scientists initially thought, and how it’s far more likely for the virus to be spread via airborne droplets – which is why we should be using masks as part of our Covid toolkit.

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What are fomites, and how much do they transmit Covid-19?

Microbiologist Dr Siouxsie Wiles explains how transmission of Covid-19 from infected surfaces might not be as common as scientists initially thought, and how it’s far more likely for the virus to be spread via airborne droplets – which is why we should be using masks as part of our Covid toolkit.

Community transmission of Covid-19 has returned – here’s what we need to do

Featuring illustrations from Toby Morris.

New Zealand has zero new cases of Covid-19. What now?

Dr Siouxsie Wiles explains why we need to stay vigilant despite the news that today there are zero new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand.

Don’t listen to Donald Trump and don’t inject or inhale disinfectant

Dr Siouxsie Wiles responds to Donald Trump’s suggestion that injecting or inhaling disinfectant could eliminate Covid-19: PLEASE DON’T DO IT!

Tested negative for Covid-19? You’ve still got to follow the rules

Dr Siouxsie Wiles has a message for those who have tested negative for Covid-19: you’ve still got to follow the rules of the different alert levels. Watch to find out why.

Hanging with your neighbours at the end of your driveway? DON’T!

With New Zealand at level four and most of the country in lockdown, Dr Siouxsie Wiles has a special message for anyone meeting their neighbours at the end of their drive: DON’T.