Please Explain: Coronavirus Daily

Some good news: federal government modelling indicates social distancing is holding new COVID-19 infection levels low enough to eliminate the virus from mainland Australia. But could this cause us problems down the road? National Editor Tory Maguire is joined by science reporter Liam Mannix to examine how Australia has become a world leader in decreasing the number of new cases and discuss estimates about when the virus could be defeated. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Subscriptions power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/.

As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was released from hospital following his life-threatening battle with coronavirus, Europe Correspondent Bevan Shields had a harrowing experience of his own. Despite reports about how mild symptoms can be, Bevan's case was severe. He joins National Editor Tory Maguire to recount his battle with the virus, and how Britain is coping under intense pressure the virus is exerting on their healthcare system. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Australians will soon be asked to sign up for a mobile app that can alert them to the risk of catching the coronavirus, using their movements to find out whether they have been close to someone already infected. Deputy Business Editor Supratim Adhikari sits down with National Editor Tory Maguire to explain how the voluntary measure is going to work, and any privacy concerns that are attached to a measure that could be considered invasive. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Tested positive? The government might just pay for your hotel. Today on Please Explain federal health reporter Dana McCauley and national editor Tory Maguire take you to the 'Medi-hotels' that patients with COVID-19 could be quarantined in instead of at home in a bid to prevent family members and housemates from being infected.  By doing so, Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt thinks it might promote compliance with isolation requirements. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Today's episode of Please Explain features senior economics correspondent Shane Wright and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss how the Australian public and the federal government will look to pay back the $196 billion that has been spent during the coronavirus crisis.  Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Today's episode of Please Explain features Eryk Bagshaw who is leading our coverage out of Parliament House in Canberra and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss the coronavirus modelling that shows Australia avoided a horrendous scenario because of social distancing restrictions and the prospect of restrictions being lifted.  Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

The do's and the don'ts. The yeses, noes and the maybes. Today on Please Explain reporter Sherryn Groch and national editor Tory Maguire answer your burning questions amid the confusion of the coronavirus pandemic. As rules change constantly and different governments give different messages, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald have you covered by updating key information to keep you in the know. Please take the time to rate & review wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news our coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Today's episode of Please Explain features state political editor Noel Towell and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew's hard-line stance and his backflip on the confusing partner visiting ban.  Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Today's episode of Please Explain features science reporter Liam Mannix and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss where we are at with developing a COVID-19 vaccine and the long road to recovery.  Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Today's episode of Please Explain features health editor Kate Aubusson and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss preparations being made at COVID-19 intensive care units, and how hospitals and ambulance services are equipped for a potential surge.  Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Today's episode of Please Explain features crime reporter Sally Rawsthorne and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss the confusing social distancing rules and how police have enforced the new restrictions.  Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/

Today's episode of Please Explain features chief political correspondent David Crowe and national editor Tory Maguire. They discuss the unprecedented $130 billion stimulus package JobKeeper, whether it will save jobs and last the intended six months.  Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/  

Already under strain, the coronavirus pandemic has plunged Australia's delicate retail sector into crisis. Retail reporter Dominic Powell and national editor Tory Maguire discuss the challenges facing smaller retailers as supermarket giants boom. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/  

In today's episode of Please Explain American correspondent Matthew Knott and national editor Tory Maguire discuss how the coronavirus is impacting the United States of America and how Donald Trump's approval rating has never been higher. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/    

Today's episode of Please Explain features senior business columnist Stephen Bartholomeusz  and national editor Tory Maguire.  They discuss how the coronavirus has impacted sharemarkets and superfunds as well as how the current stock market crash compares to the GFC and dot com crashes. Please take the time to rate & review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. We love to hear your thoughts and it makes it easier for the rest of the podcast world to find us. Become a subscriber: our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe https://subscribe.theage.com.au/ or https://subscribe.smh.com.au/