Live-to-air radio interview with Piers Cunningham and Brendon Telfer.

Sydney daily covid cases rising sharply, with more omicron cases popping up. Data from South Africa suggest highly infectious omicron could overwhelm health systems even though it is less severe than delta; Pfizer vaccine less effective in preventing hospitalisation. Moderna to build mRNA factory in Melbourne. Pfizer pill available soon for those infected with covid. US tragically passes 800,OOO covid deaths as NYC tightens restrictions for the unvaccinated; weekly death toll increasing as winter sets in. In South Korean city of Bucheon, 10,000 CCTV cameras help authorities contain the virus.