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Modelling direct and herd protection effects of vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 Delta variant in Australia
With existing intentions of the Australian population regarding vaccination, current vaccine efficacy and the infectiousness of the Delta variant, herd immunity through vaccination alone seems improbable
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Vaccines and variants: Modelling insights into emerging issues in COVID-19 epidemiology
COVID-19 modelling will continue to play a critical role in guiding pandemic responses, whether it is used to identify key characteristics of emerging variants or to project disease spread under various scenarios
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Economic Consequences of the COVID-19 Outbreak: the Need for Epidemic Preparedness
It has become clear that most governments in the world underestimated the risks of rapid COVID-19 spread and were mostly reactive in their crisis response. As disease outbreaks are not likely to disappear in the near future, proactive international actions are required to not only save lives but also protect economic prosperity.
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Change in outbreak epicentre and its impact on the importation risks of COVID-19 progression: A modelling study
Human population movement plays an important role in the spread of infectious diseases, and countries must adapt quickly and adjust their containment measures to reduce the spread of infection.
THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE (AITHM)
Delaying the COVID-19 epidemic in Australia: evaluating the effectiveness of international travel bans
The travel ban on individuals arriving from China successfully delayed the onset of widespread transmission in Australia by approximately four weeks