Face masks, physical distancing drastically reduce coronavirus risk
A review of the evidence finds multiple public health interventions, including face masks and distancing, drastically reduce the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission. READ MORE
Using the Surveillance Tool EpiWATCH to Rapidly Detect Global Mumps Outbreaks…
Check out new publication Using the Surveillance Tool EpiWATCH to Rapidly Detect Global Mumps Outbreaks, Puca, C., & Trent, M. (2020). Using the Surveillance Tool EpiWATCH to Rapidly Detect… more
The Epidemiology of Unknown Disease Outbreak Reports Globally - new publication
Check out new research on the Global Biosecurity journal The Epidemiology of Unknown Disease Outbreak Reports Globally Mao, R. J., Moa, A., & Chughtai, A. (2020). The Epidemiology of Unknown… more
New study suggests wearing a face mask at home could help limit spread of COVID…
Researchers from China, the U.S., and Australia carried out the retrospective cohort study between Feb. 28 and March 27, surveying 335 people from 124 families in Beijing, China, that had lived in… more
Qantas enforces new coronavirus precautions on flights, but no social distancing
When asked about Qantas' air-conditioning system, Professor MacIntyre said the use of HEPA filters would help to limit the risk of catching coronavirus. She said the risk of infection also depended… more