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Even though cases haven’t dropped off yet, mandatory masks have probably helped to prevent cases continuing to spiral upwards - which is a real risk with this virus.
When it comes to PPE, we could be better protecting our frontline health-care workers. We need to update current guidelines to reflect the latest evidence around how COVID-19 spreads.
Scott Morrison says of the war against COVID-19: “On some days the virus wins. On other days we beat it.” This week, the virus was counting its victories most days.
We’ve seen a big jump in COVID-19 cases in Victoria today to 723. How can we explain it?
Our desire to condemn and punish non-cooperative behaviour is strong. But we must also try to understand the complex emotional motivations of those refusing to wear masks.
It’s easier said than done, acknowledges a nursing professor with four children. But it’s going to be necessary during the coronavirus pandemic.
Research shows that children can become infected with the coronavirus and spread it to others. Though rare, some kids do become severely ill and a few have died from COVID-19.
Just because someone isn’t wearing a mask doesn’t mean they don’t want to. They might have a disability or medical condition you can’t see that makes wearing a mask difficult or distressing.
The more layers your mask has, the better, our new research confirms.
Masks are only effective if you follow certain principles when wearing them.
Changing social norms in a short amount of time is difficult, and a one-size-fits all policy is unlikely to have the desired effect.
Health workers, who have long used face masks as part of their everyday work, share their tips on how to comfortably wear them and see where you’re going.
Given the possibility single-use masks and gloves may be contaminated with COVID-19, we need clearer direction on how to dispose of them safely in public places.
Policies meant to improve public health – like mandatory face masks during the coronavirus pandemic – need to take into account how people might adjust other behaviors in response.
Policy-makers and public health officials would be wise to consider a modern, data-driven approach and incentives to encourage people to adhere to safety measures in the COVID-19 era.
Psychologists call these traits the ‘Big Five’: openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. A researcher suggests your profile implies your response to social distancing.
Buddhist monks in Thailand continue to collect alms from households, despite the threat of the coronavirus. The reason: the practice is an important part of merit-making.
A key difference is people’s behavior, as a doctor explains.
Airlines and airports reacted quickly after 9/11 to put new procedures in place that overcame passengers’ newfound fears of flying. An aviation historian explains why it may be harder to so today.
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Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW
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Professor of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford
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Lecturer in Psychology, Swansea University
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Professor of Medicine, Epidemiologist, Physician, McMaster University
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Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering, McMaster University
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Professor Emerita, Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University
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Professor, School of Population Health, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer, Infectious Diseases Epidemiology and Control, UNSW
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Assistant Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
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Professor of Nursing and Health Services Research, University of Newcastle
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Professor, Director of Research, Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of the Western Cape
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Senior Lecturer/Program Advisor, Griffith Graduate Infection Prevention and Control Program, Griffith University
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Senior researcher and Health Economist, Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Wits Health Consortium, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor, University of Sydney; RMIT University