As we well know with coronavirus by now, sometimes you just have wait to see if things will get better - or worse.

We're nearly a week in since COVID-19 exploded across the country, with outbreaks and lockdowns in NSW, Queensland, NT and WA.

So as we head into the weekend, how's it looking in the hotspots of Sydney and Brisbane? And what - if any - lockdowns may need to be extended?

That's on today's Coronacast.

Also on today's show:

* There's a study which says the reason the the rare blood clotting disorder after AstraZeneca might be down to the way the vaccines are delivered. How likely is that?

* And Quick Fire Friday is here (finally!)