With the coronavirus outbreak in NSW not yet showing many signs of getting better, and another outbreak in Queensland growing by the day - it's all a bit depressing

But there is good news: the vaccine program is finally speeding up and with every passing day thousands more people are vaccinated against COVID-19.

So on today's Coronacast, if very high vaccination rates can continue in NSW, a turn around might not be as far away as we fear.

Also on today's show:

• The end of winter will coincide with predicted population vaccination goals. How do we distinguish between the seasonal aspect of COVID and vaccine effect?

• Why is forcing over 60s to have AstraZeneca not being recognised as discrimination and agism?

• I am 61, when will I be eligible for the Pfizer jab?

• Can we get more Pfizer doses by using the remaining amount at the end of each vial?