Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Regaining control: The case for a short, sharp lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented and may have long lasting global effects.
Apr 1, 2020
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Not all find comfort while 'safe at home': Protecting the vulnerable from COVID-19
Being safe at home isn't possible for everyone during this COVID-19 crisis.
Mar 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How technology has become an indispensable social tool during the current coronavirus crisis
In these unprecedented times of the global spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, our daily lives are impacted by considerable changes in how we work and socialize. Due to social distancing measures, for those of us lucky enough ...
Mar 26, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Modelling study estimates impact of physical distancing measures on progression of COVID-19 epidemic in Wuhan
New modelling research, published in The Lancet Public Health journal, suggests that school and workplace closures in Wuhan, China have reduced the number of COVID-19 cases and substantially delayed the epidemic peak—giving ...
Mar 26, 2020
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Britons answer call for volunteer coronavirus force
Over 400,000 people signed up within 24 hours of a British government call for volunteers to help those stuck at home due to the coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday.
Mar 25, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Social distancing'? Right now, we need social connections more than ever
We are now a society at a distance. As of this week, New South Wales has closed restaurants, bars, gyms, and entertainment venues where people gather in large numbers.
Mar 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Combined social distancing measures prove effective in reducing spread of COVID-19: research
New world-leading research by The University of Western Australia has confirmed that social distancing measures such as working from home, self-isolation, and community contact reduction are highly effective in reducing the ...
Mar 24, 2020
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UK govt orders three-week lockdown to tackle virus
Britain on Monday ordered a three-week lockdown to tackle the spread of coronavirus, shutting "non-essential" shops and services, and banning gatherings of more than two people.
Mar 23, 2020
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Coronavirus distancing measures: 3 things to ask yourself before you see someone
If the flurry of new orders released in the last 24 hours has you feeling confused about what's OK and what's not when it comes to social contact, you're not alone.
Mar 23, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Instead of social distancing, practice 'distant socializing,' says psychologist
Social distancing—voluntarily limiting physical contact with other people—has been vital to help slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. But it's important that people remain connected—otherwise a long-term mental ...
Mar 19, 2020
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