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.
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.
📷 : Richard Davis/Providence Sacred Heart Medical… https://t.co/PdNz6T1wrR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
The… https://t.co/1eN2srxs9Q
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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