1 Dec 2021

Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles

From Nine To Noon, 11:45 am on 1 December 2021

Science commentator Dr Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about infections in immunocompromised people, and a new study which shows why it's a good reminder to be cautious and keep using masks, even when vaccinated. And an analysis from France during its first wave of Covid has found pregnant women were 60 times more likely to be admitted to ICU and 40 times more likely to die of the disease.

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Associate Professor Dr Siouxsie Wiles is the head of Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab at the University of Auckland.