All Videos August 20, 2020

Siouxsie Wiles: 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. Featuring illustrations from Toby … Read more

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Siouxsie Wiles: 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. Featuring illustrations from Toby … Read more

Dr. Siouxsie Wiles: Community transmission of Covid-19 has returned – here’s what we need to do

Featuring illustrations from Toby Morris. 60 seconds with Siouxsie is made with the support of The Spinoff Members.

Siouxsie Wiles: where does the term Covid-19 come from?

Dr Siouxsie Wiles explains where the term Covid-19 come from. Spoiler: it’s not because it follows 18 other coronaviruses! Featuring illustrations by Toby Morris. 60 seconds with Siouxsie is made with the support of The Spinoff Members.

Siouxsie Wiles: 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! Featuring illustrations from Toby Morris. 60 seconds with Siouxsie is made with the support of The Spinoff Members.  

Siouxsie Wiles: 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. Featuring illustrations from Toby Morris. 60 seconds with Siouxsie is made with the support of The Spinoff Members. https://thespinoff.co.nz/members/ For more Covid-19 content from Dr Siouxsie Wiles and Toby Morris visit https://thespinoff.co.nz #Covid19 #SiouxsieWiles #Coronavirus

Siouxsie Wiles: 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. Watch to find out why. Featuring illustrations from Toby Morris. 60 seconds with Siouxsie is made with the support of The Spinoff Members. https://thespinoff.co.nz/members/ For more Covid-19 content from Dr Siouxsie Wiles and Toby Morris visit https://thespinoff.co.nz #SiouxsieWiles #Covid19 #Coronavirus