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We’ve learned much from large COVID outbreaks linked to the Ruby Princess and Diamond Princess cruise ships early in the pandemic. But there’s still some way to go.
With the goal of ‘business as usual’, politicians will continue to reduce COVID protections without immediate consequence while transmission is low. But then the next wave will come.
A large proportion of primary school aged kids get infected with pinworm at some time – and yes, it can make them pretty moody.
Before COVID-19, clean water, antibiotics and vaccines had made us complacent about infectious disease. Infection control can no longer be taken for granted. We must be prepared for future pandemics.
After two years of COVID-19, it’s understandable that many people are weary of infection prevention measures. But simply being tired of the pandemic is no reason to let our guard down.
There are no COVID-specific protocols for forensic officers collecting evidence from crime scenes. New recommendations suggest how teams and their equipment can be reorganised to minimise the risk.
It’s worth having a conversation with family and friends to set some rules to minimise the risk of COVID transmission.
In Hong Kong, SARS created a new social norm, where people accepted mask use as part of their ‘civic responsibility’.
We can do better than building a village of glorified dongas. Smart quarantine can be much higher-tech, and more adaptable for future uses once the pandemic is over.
Health workers have long called for better protections against COVID-19. Well fitting masks are now required when caring for COVID-19 patients. But the guidelines on ventilation miss the mark.
We have the chance to build a world class, dedicated quarantine facility. Here’s how we could do it.
The response to the crisis in India speaks to the complexity of public health decision-making.
A deep clean involves cleaning objects or surfaces that may not be routinely cleaned, such as walls, ventilation ducts, curtains, carpets, and hard-to-reach places.
Nebulisers deliver life-saving medications yet they increase the risk of spreading COVID-19 in hotel quarantine.
With no national standard, casually employed staff, a lack of PPE and a refusal to account for aerosol transmission, infections such as the one that prompted Perth’s lockdown will keep happening.
As we approach our first COVID-era Christmas, the way we celebrate this year might need a bit more thought. Here are some tips to keep the festivities with family and friends COVID-safe.
Three infection prevention and control experts break down Victoria’s new hotel quarantine system.
Following these simple steps can help to keep your holiday memorable in the best possible way.
No kissing, jumping up and down on the dance floor, or buffets. Sounds like a COVID wedding.
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Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research, Avondale College of Higher Education
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Associate Professor, Director Cabrini Monash University Department of Nursing Research, Monash University
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Epidemiologist, UNSW Sydney
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Professor, Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
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PhD Candidate, The Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney
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Professor, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, UNSW Sydney
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Associate professor, UNSW Sydney
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Associate Professor, Epidemiology, Deakin University
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Professor MBBS, PhD, MPH, PGDipEcho, FANZCA, GAICD, The University of Melbourne
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Clinical Chair and Professor of Infection Prevention and Disease Control at the University of Sydney, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Environmental Health, CQUniversity Australia
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Lecturer, UNSW Sydney
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Research Associate, UNSW Sydney
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UNSW Sydney
