Monique Chilver

Fulbright future scholar 2020 🇦🇺 🔜 🇺🇸 |
#fluexpert | Infectious diseases | Public health | Mother | Views are my own

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Why is collaboration in the #Influenza surveillance space important? The 1918 Spanish Flu caused an estimated 40 - 80 million deaths worldwide. #flu surveillance assists in early detection and allows us to understand the virus' epidemiology, with an aim to decrease mortality.

[WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean @WHOEMRO]

@WHO @CDCFlu @WHOCCFluMelb @UN_News_Centre @FAO @jasghar @dr_ranaEmro @CDCemergency @DrAkjemal @OMSMaroc @UNNewsrblx #Influenza pandemics occur unpredictably and carry the threat of even greater impact both on health and society. A severe influenza pandemic, like the 1918 Spanish Flu, would cause millions of deaths, and cost as much as 0.7% of the global GDP. We have to be prepared. #EMARIS2019

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

This is pretty self-explanatory. And while viruses are different to bacteria, studies have shown correctly wearing a mask does reduce the spread of #COVID19.
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​📷 : Richard Davis/Providence Sacred Heart Medical… https://t.co/PdNz6T1wrR

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

There were three new cases of COVID-19 in SA yesterday. ⠀
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As anticipated, these new cases were from the flights of returning Australians, which landed on Saturday.⠀
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The cases include a child under 10, a woman in… https://t.co/kO6P7jVIZU

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Restrictions are being eased in South Australia with the introduction of a 1 person per 2 square metre density rule from Monday 29 June.⠀
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COVID Safe Plans will continue to be required for defined public activities.… https://t.co/A9twHA6iaU

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Our cluster-busting, curve-crushing, virus-vanquishing team of contact tracing experts from the Communicable Disease Control SA Branch are heading to Victoria to help prevent a potential second wave.⠀
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SA’s… https://t.co/ntDdQgJOrd

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

In the midst of the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918, Angelina Friedman was born on a passenger ship taking immigrants from Italy to New York City.
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Now, nearly 102 years later, she has survived a second… https://t.co/cv07dO9NYg

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in us using language not previously used in our day-to-day lives.

While words like social distancing are the new normal, there are some terms used when reporting COVID-19 that… https://t.co/N37vHkRFbQ

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Sorry if I've been quiet on socials of late! While you guys have all been awesomely social distancing (10 days in a row of 0 cases for #southaustralia 👏) I've been super busy moving house. Any spare time usually… https://t.co/YXmNm5xwtR

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/C3omF79kVu

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Some more #silverlining stuff - a zoologist has captured some stunning images around Venice in #lockdown 🇮🇹
#COVID19 #coronavirus
Reposted from @unilad https://t.co/mD8OFLf5tG

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Australia's national flag has been projected onto the Swiss Alps in an illuminated message of hope and solidarity during the global coronavirus pandemic.
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“Australia is having a hard time with the #bushfires and… https://t.co/TBA3BQzexL

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Another excellent video from @voxdotcom highlighting the role of face masks. To watch the whole video, go to https://t.co/A5C7jtPrhR

It’s important to understand what #masks can and can’t actually do.⁣
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The… https://t.co/1eN2srxs9Q

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Great to see the media finally reporting a proper epi curve! 😉

The number of newly-diagnosed cases of coronavirus has plummeted, raising hopes Australia can squash the virus. The low number of diagnosed cases came… https://t.co/zxmQD2HWEJ

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Across the world, the shutdown of business and travel during the #coronavirus pandemic has cleared the air in cities — as millions of people have reduced travel and begun staying at home more, #pollution has fallen… https://t.co/luUSg2igEf

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

If you have cold or flu symptoms such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose or shortness of breath - you can get tested for COVID-19 as part of a two-week testing blitz from 16 April to 30 April.⠀ ⠀
If… https://t.co/U1U47Aljm3

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Australia will continue with #socialdistancing restrictions for at least another four weeks.

National Cabinet's focus had begun to turn to "the road out" of the crisis, but the restrictions would need to stay in… https://t.co/NzbECUTJ7W

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Since we often have unavoidable close contact with our pets, it is important that we consider them the same as any other close contact during this time. ⠀
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Currently, there is no evidence that pets can spread the… https://t.co/2uBTWDNRc2

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Taking the focus away from COVID-19 momentarily - an exciting #flu breakthrough from the dohertyinstitute and imperialcollege. A new antiviral drug for #influenza, baloxavir, can treat the infection at the same time… https://t.co/ZqN1eKByyr

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

The virus that causes #COVID19 can spread from a person before they have symptoms. Take action to slow the spread by wearing a cloth face covering in public spaces, keeping at least 6 feet of physical distance, and… https://t.co/pCDrxQ2z5F

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Fellow South Australians, you are doing a fantastic job practising good hygiene and social distancing, with the number of new #COVID19 cases decreasing across the state.

We strongly recommend continuing to minimise… https://t.co/IXODTHEYo5

[Monique Chilver @flubright]

Yes, #Covid19 is worse than the flu. It’s true that some of the symptoms of Covid-19 resemble flu — especially fever and coughs. But this #coronavirus is more contagious, more deadly (particularly for older people),… https://t.co/rynWM7l12v