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Back to school – Protecting children from COVID-19 and making schools and childcare safer

Back to school – Protecting children from COVID-19 and making schools and childcare safer Children should be at school as much as possible.  For that to happen with minimal disruption, we need a focus on what a ‘safer school’ would look like, and OzSAGE provides a plan for schools and childcare.  All children in Australia […]
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Press Release October 11th

WHAT:Restrictions lifting across Greater Sydney today will see virus spread accelerate. OzSAGE willprovide advice on a plan for businesses as they open up and provide an update onAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. WHO:Ms Kate ColeProfessor Richard HoldenProfessor Stephen Duckett BACKGROUND:OzSAGE is a diverse and multi-disciplinary network of independent Australian experts whoare an additional resource […]
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Protecting children from COVID-19 and making schools and childcare safer

Protecting children from COVID-19 and making schools and childcare safer During this pandemic, nearly all unvaccinated individuals will eventually be infected. Most children in Australia are currently unvaccinated, and only children 12 and over are eligible for vaccination presently. If they are not protected, 1-3% of unvaccinated Australian children may become hospitalised with COVID-19, and more may suffer from ongoing symptoms lasting […]
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A stronger, safer NSW Reopening Plan to avoid lockdowns

The latest New South Wales ‘Roadmap to recovery’ outlines the relaxing of restrictions in three stages: at the 70%, 80% and 90% double dose (persons over 16 years) vaccination marks (about 56%, 64% and 72% of the total population, respectively). OzSAGE commends the rapid vaccination campaign in NSW and the high rates achieved already, including […]
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