Hantavirus cruise ship passengers have left Perth quarantine. But how might quarantine affect them? History has some answers.
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Access to global markets will continue to decrease if the disease is not brought under control.
Geography may not provide meaningful protection once an outbreak is already underway.
Six passengers from the hantavirus-struck cruise ship are in quarantine in Australia. So how do we actually design buildings to keep a virus from spreading?
To stop the spread of infectious diseases, governments need information and other resources that countries around the globe share through international organizations.
The MV Hondius outbreak shows why quarantine is not only a medical measure, but a profound test of trust, routine and resilience.
The COVID-19 pandemic is over, though of course the virus is still with us. Looking back, how should we judge the government response? What did we do right, and what could be done better?
The first comprehensive overview of trade in Australian reptiles and frogs worldwide shows more species should be listed for monitoring under the international convention on wildlife trade.
This whirlwind tour of social history describes how infectious diseases have shaped humanity at every stage. It suggests reducing inequality will give us our best chance of surviving future plagues.
The CDC’s controversial recommendation changes are based on new studies showing that most omicron transmission takes place within five days of the onset of illness.
One of the consequences of the failure of developing countries like South Africa to authorise self-testing is that it is driving a thriving black market.
The current spate of travel bans is rather hasty and irrational given that we know that the variant is in several countries already.
The federal government has for months been unclear about when international students could return to Australia. And there are still many uncertainties about the latest announcement.
The Founding Fathers were unrelenting in their commitment to the idea that circumstances can arise that require public officials to take actions abridging individual freedoms.
In the summer of 1776, Boston offered smallpox inoculation to everyone and required those who declined to leave town or stay in their homes.
Home quarantine apps face serious privacy, security and bias issues. Home detention ankle tags might be a better option.
For those desperate for international holidays, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Athletes headed to Tokyo have trained throughout an unusually stressful year. Missing out on final preparations could hinder their chances at a medal
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.
We have the chance to build a world class, dedicated quarantine facility. Here’s how we could do it.
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