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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 30 June 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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Questions of scope and governance: A northern Queensland perspective on the proposed Centre for Disease Control

Stephanie Topp1, Alexandra Edelman1, Sue Devine1, Tammy Allen1, Paul Horwood1, Julie Mudd2, Emma McBryde3, Jeff Warner1 College of Public Health, … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 23 June 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 16 June 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 9 June 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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What’s taking the biggest toll on our mental health? Disconnection, financial stress and long waits for care

Marlee Bower, University of Sydney; Maree Teesson, University of Sydney, and Scarlett Smout, University of Sydney The new Labor government … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 2 June 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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Pandemic-era Health Minister Greg Hunt retires

Malcolm Baalman, PHAA As happens at every federal election, several long-serving Members of Parliament have retired. Two in particular have … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 26 May 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 19 May 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The Sustainable Development Goals, setbacks, and COVID-19

Fran Baum1, Lauren Paremoer2, Joanne Flavel1, Connie Musolino1, Ron Labonte3 1Stretton Health Equity, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. 2Department of … More

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How we built FluTracking

Craig Dalton and Sandra Carlson FluTracking is an online weekly survey of respiratory symptoms that has tracked influenza from 2006 … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 12 May 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The key to our future: increased investment in prevention

Allyson Todd, former PHAA intern, University of Sydney It is well known that investing in preventative health is necessary to … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 5 May 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 28 April 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 21 April 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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Many places are starting to wind back COVID restrictions, but this doesn’t mean the pandemic is over yet

Holly Seale, UNSW Sydney This month, mask mandates were lifted in South Australia, and vaccine requirements for dining and nightlife … More

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Discerning discussion at ‘Design principles of an Australian CDC’ webinar

Melanie Parker – PHAA   With a 50/50 chance of an Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC) being formed after … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 7 April 2022

Article updated Thursday 7 April, 9am ACST to fix error in table. Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 31 March 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 24 March 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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Frontline health workers share their concerns and impact of the pandemic’s first wave

Jeremy Lasek – PHAA They’ve been described as the ‘true heroes’ of the pandemic, Australia’s frontline healthcare workers who’ve put … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update, 26 January 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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The CODE COVID-19 International Update – 12 January 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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Free rapid antigen tests makes economic sense for governments, our analysis shows

Professor Jonathan Karnon, Professor Billie Bonevski and Associate Professor Hossein Haji Ali Afzali, Flinders University Following considerable public pressure over the … More

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The Code COVID-19 International Update – 7 January 2022

Dr Priscilla Robinson The Code COVID19 International Update is a weekly snapshot of the COVID-19 pandemic, assessing efforts by nations … More

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Vaccines and beyond: why partnerships and preparation are key to overcoming the pandemic

Dr Stephanie Williams, Australia’s Ambassador for Regional Health Security In 2021, the initial shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine … More

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Can we avoid public health workforce burnout during health emergencies?

Amy Elizabeth Parry – Australian National University With no tangible end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, burnout of the … More

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All I want for Christmas is an Australian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

Terry Slevin, PHAA CEO Mariah Carey’s classic Christmas hit is a commercial radio and shopping centre staple every December. If … More

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