7 Aug 2021

Dr Chris Smith: Covid-19 science news

From Saturday Morning, 8:10 am on 7 August 2021

Our regular commentator, Cambridge University consultant clinical virologist Dr Chris Smith joins us with the latest Covid-19 science, and to answer your questions.

This week Dr Smith will be discussing vaccines and why some people are reluctant; why having Covid-19 vaccinations 6-8 weeks apart may be beneficial; and the UK’s daily coronavirus cases appear to be falling experts aren’t exactly sure why.

Send your questions for Dr Chris Smith to saturday@rnz.co.nz or text 2101.

Many in Japan are expressing anger that the Olympics are scheduled to go ahead during the pandemic.

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