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Evaluating the impact of COVID‐19 vaccination strategies on infections and hospitalisations in Victoria with non‐seasonal epidemic wave patterns

This study assessed the impact of different COVID‐19 vaccination strategies on infections and hospitalisations in the context of non‐seasonal epidemic waves. It concludes that annual COVID‐19 vaccination campaigns at the same time as those for influenza could reduce the number of COVID‐19‐related hospitalisations.
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Fact Check Fact File: How do viruses get their names? From Spanish flu to COVID-19


In just a few short weeks, COVID-19 became part of the global lexicon, uttered daily in tones of dread and as shorthand for the pandemic now afflicting the world. But how was its name derived; likewise, the names of other fatal viruses?
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Epidemics and pandemics in Victoria: historical perspectives


This research paper examines the history of epidemics and pandemics in Victoria over the past 200 years. Focusing on the political, social and cultural impacts and legacies of these health crises, it considers what lessons they may, or may not, offer in helping comprehend the current challenges presented by COVID-19.
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Fact Check Fact File: Explore the major epidemics and pandemics of the last century and beyond


COVID-19 captured humanity's attention in 2020, but epidemics and pandemics have always been with us. Here's a potted summary of the major epidemics and pandemics of the past century and beyond.
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Australia's export exposure to China's coronavirus epidemic


This paper estimates the direct and immediate effects of the coronavirus epidemic on the revenues of Australia’s major export industries. It breaks down Australia’s exports to China across 18 major industry groups, including both goods and services exports.