By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia
Published: 12:49 GMT, 27 January 2021 | Updated: 12:49 GMT, 27 January 2021
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The Project's Peter Helliar didn't hold back when he appeared on the Channel Ten show on Wednesday.
The 45-year-old host was interviewing Dr Paul Griffin, who is an expert in infectious diseases, about the coronavirus vaccine.
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'Are there any plans for it in Australia?' The Project's Peter Helliar (pictured) left his co-hosts in stitches as he discussed China's new anal swab coronavirus tests on Wednesday
While discussing the vaccine, he asked: 'Can I hug the person who gives me the vaccine? Can I hug somebody when I get home? Or do I need to wait for the finals in September before I start hugging strangers?'
'The simple answer there is it takes a few weeks to generate immunity,' Dr Griffin said.
'We don't yet know how much they block transmission, so it's probably better to avoid any interpersonal contact except with first-degree relatives, if you can.'
Interview: The 45-year-old host was interviewing Dr Paul Griffin (pictured), who is an expert in infectious diseases,
