How many, and which, of the social distancing measures should stay once Australia is on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic? One expert wants to keep several in place.
In response to the global coronavirus health crisis, Australians have adapted to more rigorous hygiene routines, are working from home and keeping their distance from others — but should social distancing become permanent?The Public Health Association of Australia wants some social distancing measures to stayBut an epidemiologist says the measures will not be required once COVID-19 is controlledsome of the response measures and social changesProfessor Slevin has watched with interest as strict...
He said while there was a strong incentive to go back to how things were once it was safe to do so, many of the steps were worth keeping. "There are things that we will all have learned out of this experience and I think it's important we give thought to how we can sustain those changes," Professor Slevin said.
"We're seeing more use of hand sanitisers, being conscious about keeping distance from people in a range of settings, and there are likely benefits to be had if we find ways of continuing to do that.
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