The inside story of Australia’s coronavirus supercluster

With two hospitals shut down and thousands of residents quarantined, the Tasmanian Covid-19 supercluster has brought the state’s health system to its knees. New evidence has emerged of a severe shortage of protective equipment and the encouragement of dubious practices. Today, Rick Morton on the failures that lead to Tasmania’s deadly outbreak. Guest: Senior Reporter at The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton. Background reading: Tasmanian hospitals caught in coronavirus storm in The Saturday Paper The Saturday Paper The Monthly For more information on today’s episode, visit 7ampodcast.com.au. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.