“Perhaps a comprehensive indoor clean air policy could be added to the infrastructure list.” Agree with Michelle Grattan here. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09...

Pandemics don't give much notice of their arrival — so Albanese is being urged to get ready

For many of us, COVID has become just a bad memory, despite its lasting and mixed legacies. But experts are urging that we learn from our mistakes and plan ahead.

Inquiry to clear air on COVID. By Michelle Grattan "There are multiple health and economic reasons to be concerned about this air quality but a major one is to limit the transmission of airborne diseases, such as COVID." Source: archive.md/F95vS

This is an important next step in what was already positive momentum in the clean indoor air space. Vic govt already doing a bit, now a federal govt focus. Thanks to so many who have worked toward this. Now for action. www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09...

Pandemics don't give much notice of their arrival — so Albanese is being urged to get ready

For many of us, COVID has become just a bad memory, despite its lasting and mixed legacies. But experts are urging that we learn from our mistakes and plan ahead.

See this for link to a relevant systematic review - www.news-medical.net/news/2024052...

Study shows enforced masking on long flights prevents SARS-CoV-2 transmission

A recent study reveals that longer flights without enforced masking significantly increase the risk of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, while enforced masking on long-haul flights effectively prevents in-flig...

In my view, any crowded, poorly ventilated space (like gangplanks & planes bf take off) should be considered increase risk of transmission with CO2 levels a good proxy for this risk. After take off is less clear (safer because the airflow/filters have kicked in although not necessarily risk-free).

Air quality not great when boarding & waiting for planes to take off as I am now - you’re breathing a lot of other people’s exhaled air. As with buses, trams & trains, this is a v good time to wear a respirator mask. Protect yourself & others.

Flu is important, but COVID is next level. From vaccine recommendations to isolation guidance, American leaders seem bent on aligning COVID policies to those for flu. That threatens to minimize the disease’s still-high toll. www.theatlantic.com/health/archi...

Why Are We Still Flu-ifying COVID?

The diseases are nowhere near the same.

This is a big deal - "..implications are far-reaching, from individuals experiencing cognitive struggles to the potential impact on populations & the economy." Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain,... theconversation.com/mounting-res... via @ConversationUS

See www.covidsafetyforschools.org And please circulate to all who might be interested. 2/end

COVID Safety For Schools

Resources to help schools keep students and staff safe

A great initiative from @colinkinner.bsky.socialthewest.com.au/news/coronav...

‘Not over’: New resource for schools tackling COVID scourge

Australia’s leading COVID experts have created an educational resource for schools on how to protect students and staff from the disease.