Video discussing the rise of the new variant of concern: Omicron
Working Group: omicron, Press Releases
Reduce the risk of lockdowns during the holiday season- Response to new variant of concern: Omicron
“Reduce the risk of lockdowns during the holiday season.” OzSAGE calls for coordinated action to control the spread of Omicron, including the use of air gapped quarantine facilities and rapid 3rd dose vaccine uptake. The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the B.1.1.529 a new variant of concern orginating in southern Africa and have named […]
Working Group: All Advice Documents, omicron
Press Conference Nov. 21st
Working Group: Press Releases
Updated modelling of NSW Roadmap, Nov 22 2021
Summary NSW has achieved rapid and high vaccination rates in 2021.We updated our model for NSW using data from the milestones of adults 16+ being 70% and 80% fully vaccinated, using actual case data and vaccination rates for 12+ beyond the targets from these dates, and public health orders stipulated in the roadmap. The next […]
Working Group: ICU and Health System, Modelling
Control of Covid-19 infection transmission in Healthcare Settings and preventing the loss of the Healthcare Workforce
Today, OzSAGE, a diverse, multi-disciplinary network of Australian experts, releases its advice paper for protecting Australia’s Healthcare Workers- Control of Covid-19 infection transmission in Healthcare Settings and preventing the loss of the Healthcare Workforce. In opening up of Australia, the strain to our health systems from Covid-19 must be considered. When cases surge, the health […]