Pfizer's planning to buy an app that can detect COVID from the sound of your cough
COVID APP
This team in Brisbane have invented an app they say can diagnose COVID-19 using coughs. Five coughs to be exact into a smartphone microphone which then uses an algorithm that analyses the sound of a patient's cough for signs of the virus. Doctors already use a version of the app to help diagnose other conditions like asthma. But to have detecting COVID approved more trials need to happen which is probably why one of the world's biggest pharmaceutical companies Pfizer have offered $100 million to buy it.
BORIS JOHNSON
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been fined! It's all over a Birthday party for the PM that was held during the countries lockdown in 2020British Police say the gathering was against the law and the PM will have to cough up. Some people have called on the PM to resign but Mr Johnson says that's not going to happen.
JAVIER JONES
We meet Javier Jones, a young actor from the top end.
SADDLE UP
Alrighty! Zip up your shoes and place your saddle cause it's time for the first EVER Women's Polo World Cup! The two teams ride horses and use those long stick looking things called mallets to hit the ball in the goal. Teams from Brazil, US, England, Italy and Ireland are all battling it out in Buenos Aires, Argentina for the big title.
HAVING A BALL
Aaand goal! The Matildas have won against New Zealand 3-1 last night in Canberra. And what a game! Sam Kerr got the first goal Hayley Rasso scored the second then came in again and did her magic. Go Matildas!!
UNWAVERING SUPPORT
And now to the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Comp with a special visitor. Ash Barty! Nope the former world tennis champ isn't making a new career move well yet. Her mate and Aussie surfing legend Steph Gilmore came home with the first-round win
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