Tag: public health
Should I wear a mask on public transport?
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As restrictions ease, many Australians will be wondering if it’s worth wearing a mask on the bus, train or tram to reduce their...
Before epidemiologists began modelling disease, it was the job of astrologers
The internet is awash with comparisons between life during COVID-19 and life during the Bubonic plague. The two have many similarities, from the spread...
Nice to meet you, now back off! How to socially distance without seeming rude
Safety before etiquette
Depending on your culture, you are probably used to greeting someone with a handshake, hug or nose bump. Well, not any more.
As introverts everywhere silently...
‘Fever clinics’ are opening in Australia for people who think they’re infected with the coronavirus. Why?
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The Western Australian health minister has announced “fever clinics” are to open this week for people who think they have coronavirus symptoms.
And in NSW, the chief...
Smallpox, seatbelts and smoking: 3 ways public health has saved lives from history to the modern day
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The coronovirus outbreak has reminded us of the importance of public health responses in managing the spread of disease.
But what actually is public...
Coronavirus: how worried should I be about the shortage of face masks? Or can I just use a scarf?
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has just declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
There have been nearly 10,000 cases of the...