The WA President of the Australian Medical Association has slammed the McGowan Government’s handling of hotel quarantine in the wake of the COVID breach that has locked down Perth, Peel and the South West for five days, saying mining companies could do a better job.

The WA President of the Australian Medical Association has slammed the McGowan Government&rsquo;s handling of hotel quarantine in the wake of the COVID breach that has locked down Perth, Peel and the South West for five days,&nbsp;saying mining companies could do a better job.

Keep up to date with the latest breaking news on COVID-19. 

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All the information you need to keep up with daily changes and how it affects you.

Keep up to date with the latest breaking news on COVID-19.&nbsp;
A daily podcast brought to you by our experienced journalists at The West Australian.&nbsp; All the facts in an easy to follow 15 minute summary.&nbsp;
All the information you need to keep up with daily changes and how it affects you.

Coronavirus Watch

Monday 1st February - WA in Lockdown

On Today's Episode
WA’s hard borders stay slammed shut, prompting mining billionaire Clive Palmer to launch a High Court Challenge.  
The City of Perth cancels the Australia Day fireworks.
AFL footy players face a ban on ‘bonking’.

On Today's Episode
<ul>
<li>WA&rsquo;s hard borders stay slammed shut, prompting mining billionaire Clive Palmer to launch a High Court Challenge. &nbsp;</li>
<li>The City of Perth cancels the Australia Day fireworks.</li>
<li>AFL footy players face a ban on &lsquo;bonking&rsquo;.</li>
</ul>

Friday May 22

On today’s episode:
Zero covid patients in hospital
The State Government’s campaign to lure interstate FIFO workers to settle in WA permanently.

On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>Zero covid patients in hospital</li>
<li>The State Government&rsquo;s campaign to lure interstate FIFO workers to settle in WA permanently.</li>
</ul>

Friday May 16

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers


The roadmap to re-opening.

 


An AFL  club’s COVID breach.

 


Trump’s Valet tests positive.

 


Jimmy Kimmel’s tongue in cheek cruise campaign.

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>
The roadmap to re-opening.
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</li>
<li>
An AFL &nbsp;club&rsquo;s COVID breach.
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</li>
<li>
Trump&rsquo;s Valet tests positive.
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</li>
<li>
Jimmy Kimmel&rsquo;s tongue in cheek cruise campaign.
</li>
</ul>

Friday May 8

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
A new testing program for students
Australia could slowly come out of lockdown, but there's a catch
The heart-warming gesture to a 100-year-old veteran who's raised millions for charity

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>A new testing program for students</li>
<li>Australia could slowly come out of lockdown, but there's a catch</li>
<li>The heart-warming gesture to a 100-year-old veteran who's raised millions for charity</li>
</ul>

Friday May 1

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
The sad news of another death in Australia
With WA's doing so well health-wise, questions around how the economy can recover
Extra relief for tenants and landlords
The WA construction and building industry gets a boost
The female leaders getting praised for handling COVID-19 better than their male counterparts
Could COVID-19 lead to the rise of superbugs?
Why good news Google searches have spiked.

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>The sad news of another death in Australia</li>
<li>With WA's doing so well health-wise, questions around how the economy can recover</li>
<li>Extra relief for tenants and landlords</li>
<li>The WA construction and building industry gets a boost</li>
<li>The female leaders getting praised for handling COVID-19 better than their male counterparts</li>
<li>Could COVID-19 lead to the rise of superbugs?</li>
<li>Why good news Google searches have spiked.</li>
</ul>

Thursday April 23

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
The sad news of three deaths in Australia
Zero new cases in WA. When could we see life go back to a new normal?
Roger Cook's press conference shout outs to health workers
Fuel prices plunge in Perth. Why regional WA isn't seeing the same
Human vaccine trials to start in the UK
One of the biggest fashion labels to stay away from Paris Fashion Week
A message home from US import Mason Cox
And are you ready to get fit. Aerobics Oz Style is back!

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>The sad news of three deaths in Australia</li>
<li>Zero new cases in WA. When could we see life go back to a new normal?</li>
<li>Roger Cook's press conference shout outs to health workers</li>
<li>Fuel prices plunge in Perth. Why regional WA isn't seeing the same</li>
<li>Human vaccine trials to start in the UK</li>
<li>One of the biggest fashion labels to stay away from Paris Fashion Week</li>
<li>A message home from US import Mason Cox</li>
<li>And are you ready to get fit. Aerobics Oz Style is back!</li>
</ul>

Wednesday April 22

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
Relief for thousands of Australians as elective surgeries start up again
Why the government is asking aged care facilities to allow people in
We've been told to "stop it" by the PM again. Find out why.
The world's beloved animal expert to become a geography teacher to thousands of UK students

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>Relief for thousands of Australians as elective surgeries start up again</li>
<li>Why the government is asking aged care facilities to allow people in</li>
<li>We've been told to "stop it" by the PM again. Find out why.</li>
<li>The world's beloved animal expert to become a geography teacher to thousands of UK students</li>
</ul>

Tuesday April 21

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
Zero new cases for WA
Why you can buy as much booze as you want again
Trump in a Twitter war again
The standing ovation for a taxi driver

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>Zero new cases for WA</li>
<li>Why you can buy as much booze as you want again</li>
<li>Trump in a Twitter war again</li>
<li>The standing ovation for a taxi driver</li>
</ul>

Monday April 20

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
WA students to go back to school for term 2
The unintended benefit of coronavirus on the impact of drugs
Accusations of a healthcare worker lying to tracing officials
Facebook to tell you when you read false COVID-19 information
And the family-friendly social distancing activity pitched in the East Kimberley - cane toad catching

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>WA students to go back to school for term 2</li>
<li>The unintended benefit of coronavirus on the impact of drugs</li>
<li>Accusations of a healthcare worker lying to tracing officials</li>
<li>Facebook to tell you when you read false COVID-19 information</li>
<li>And the family-friendly social distancing activity pitched in the East Kimberley - cane toad catching</li>
</ul>

Friday April 17

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
Breaking news from an Australian airline
More testing locations around Perth
Why the WA government has stepped again in when it comes to alcohol
The Go Fund Me page for Bali
And the Australian talk show host's rant for the right to play golf

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>Breaking news from an Australian airline</li>
<li>More testing locations around Perth</li>
<li>Why the WA government has stepped again in when it comes to alcohol</li>
<li>The Go Fund Me page for Bali</li>
<li>And the Australian talk show host's rant for the right to play golf</li>
</ul>

Thursday April 16

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
The first person to be jailed for breaching quarantine restrictions
Tenancy laws explained
Why WA's economy could prop up the rest of the country
A plea to keep the schools open
Why obesity in pets is now a thing
Do you think Mark McGowan is doing a good job? How you can show your appreciation.

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>The first person to be jailed for breaching quarantine restrictions</li>
<li>Tenancy laws explained</li>
<li>Why WA's economy could prop up the rest of the country</li>
<li>A plea to keep the schools open</li>
<li>Why obesity in pets is now a thing</li>
<li>Do you think Mark McGowan is doing a good job? How you can show your appreciation.</li>
</ul>

Wednesday April 15

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
A new research trial using a centuries old vaccine
The bid to avoid a 'double whammy' of coronavirus during flu season
Despite WA looking like world leaders, restrictions will still be in place
Huge unemployment rates - why it's not as bad as it seems
"CODE ROCKY" The US hospital championing recovered patients

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>A new research trial using a centuries old vaccine</li>
<li>The bid to avoid a 'double whammy' of coronavirus during flu season</li>
<li>Despite WA looking like world leaders, restrictions will still be in place</li>
<li>Huge unemployment rates - why it's not as bad as it seems</li>
<li>"CODE ROCKY" The US hospital championing recovered patients</li>
</ul>

Tuesday April 14

On Today's Episode:
The latest numbers
A focus on mental health
Looking after your mental health in isolation
A new 4 on 2 off - in isolation FIFO roster, why it has people concerned
Could the UFC be the only sport still being played?

On Today's Episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>A focus on mental health</li>
<li>Looking after your mental health in isolation</li>
<li>A new 4 on 2 off - in isolation FIFO roster, why it has people concerned</li>
<li>Could the UFC be the only sport still being played?</li>
</ul>

Thursday April 9

On today’s episode:
The latest numbers
Testing criteria expanded in WA
WA police to fast-track police recruits to boost resources
Why COVID-19 is led to a reduction in some crime
Life imprisonment for people who deliberately infect a healthcare worker
Why West Aussies are being asked to ditch Uber Eats

On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>Testing criteria expanded in WA</li>
<li>WA police to fast-track police recruits to boost resources</li>
<li>Why COVID-19 is led to a reduction in some crime</li>
<li>Life imprisonment for people who deliberately infect a healthcare worker</li>
<li>Why West Aussies are being asked to ditch Uber Eats</li>
</ul>

Wednesday April 8

On today’s episode:
The latest numbers
Two more deaths in WA
Why people on cruise ships are getting sicker than the rest
Surfers flouting regional restrictions
Scomo's message to Boris Johnson

On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>Two more deaths in WA</li>
<li>Why people on cruise ships are getting sicker than the rest</li>
<li>Surfers flouting regional restrictions</li>
<li>Scomo's message to Boris Johnson</li>
</ul>

Tuesday April 7

On today’s episode:
The latest numbers
WA's Premier pleads for us to not go to the beach over Easter
Are we doing too well?
Is this the end of FIFO?
Why the Irish PM is putting his life on the line

On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>WA's Premier pleads for us to not go to the beach over Easter</li>
<li>Are we doing too well?</li>
<li>Is this the end of FIFO?</li>
<li>Why the Irish PM is putting his life on the line</li>
</ul>

Monday April 6

On today’s episode:
The latest numbers
Another death in WA
Tenant and Landlord relief
Social isolation advice from a former hostage
Why Mark McGowan was left in fits of laughter

On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>Another death in WA</li>
<li>Tenant and Landlord relief</li>
<li>Social isolation advice from a former hostage</li>
<li>Why Mark McGowan was left in fits of laughter</li>
</ul>

Friday April 3

On today’s episode:
The latest numbers
"An island within an island" - WA to close the border
New protections for frontline workers
Why there will be baby-faced-looking cops around WA
Free childcare for Australians

On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>"An island within an island" - WA to close the border</li>
<li>New protections for frontline workers</li>
<li>Why there will be baby-faced-looking cops around WA</li>
<li>Free childcare for Australians</li>
</ul>

Thursday April 2

In the ever-moving feast that is the coronavirus outbreak, Natalie Bonjolo and Ben O’Shea take you through everything West Australians need to know, cut through the jargon and make it easy to understand.

On today’s episode:
Is Australia flattening the curve?
The latest numbers
Mark McGowan's hard words for cruise ships
Massive donations
Concerns over increased police powers

In the ever-moving feast that is the coronavirus outbreak, Natalie Bonjolo and Ben O&rsquo;Shea take you through everything West Australians need to know, cut through the jargon and make it easy to understand.
On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>Is Australia flattening the curve?</li>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>Mark McGowan's hard words for cruise ships</li>
<li>Massive donations</li>
<li>Concerns over increased police powers</li>
</ul>

Wednesday April 1

In the ever-moving feast that is the coronavirus outbreak, Natalie Bonjolo and Ben O’Shea take you through everything West Australians need to know, cut through the jargon and make it easy to understand.

On today’s episode:
The latest numbers
A new health and economic package for WA
Electronic trackers for those who refuse to isolate
Why sometimes the internet isn't that bad - the Scomo meme gone viral

In the ever-moving feast that is the coronavirus outbreak, Natalie Bonjolo and Ben O&rsquo;Shea take you through everything West Australians need to know, cut through the jargon and make it easy to understand.
On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>A new health and economic package for WA</li>
<li>Electronic trackers for those who refuse to isolate</li>
<li>Why sometimes the internet isn't that bad - the Scomo meme gone viral</li>
</ul>

Tuesday March 31

In the ever-moving feast that is the coronavirus outbreak, Natalie Bonjolo and Ben O’Shea take you through everything West Australians need to know, cut through the jargon and make it easy to understand.

On today’s episode:
The latest numbers
Cruise ships in WA
Increased police powers
Hard borders

In the ever-moving feast that is the coronavirus outbreak, Natalie Bonjolo and Ben O&rsquo;Shea take you through everything West Australians need to know, cut through the jargon and make it easy to understand.
On today&rsquo;s episode:
<ul>
<li>The latest numbers</li>
<li>Cruise ships in WA</li>
<li>Increased police powers</li>
<li>Hard borders</li>
</ul>

Monday March 30

Jenna Clarke speaks to a communicable disease control expert for advice on how to reduce your risks of contracting Coronavirus.

She’ll help bust the myths whether you’re eating out or even going on a date.

How will COVID-19 impact the economy? 

Jenna chats to Paul Everingham from The Chamber of Minerals and Energy about how mining companies are preparing for the worst and what FIFO workers need to know.

Also, The West Australian’s Personal Finance Editor Neale Prior explains why the share market is in scary territory.

Jenna Clarke speaks to a communicable disease control expert for advice on how to reduce your risks of contracting Coronavirus.
She&rsquo;ll help bust the myths whether you&rsquo;re eating out or even going on a date.
How will COVID-19 impact the economy?&nbsp;
Jenna chats to Paul Everingham from The Chamber of Minerals and Energy about how mining companies are preparing for the worst and what FIFO workers need to know.
Also, The West Australian&rsquo;s Personal Finance Editor Neale Prior explains why the share market is in scary territory.

The Pandemic is here

Join The West Live’s Jenna Clarke as she brings you the latest breaking news on COVID-19.

She’ll be joined by our experienced team of journalists to discuss the issues as they come to hand.

From health officials, to politicians, educators and economic analysts, we’ll break down the information in a way that’s easy to understand.

Join The West Live&rsquo;s Jenna Clarke as she brings you the latest breaking news on COVID-19.
She&rsquo;ll be joined by our experienced team of journalists to discuss the issues as they come to hand.
From health officials, to politicians, educators and economic analysts, we&rsquo;ll break down the information in a way that&rsquo;s easy to understand.

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