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08 November, 2021
Burnet Institute was a collaborator on the second phase of modelling led by the Doherty Institute to support the National Plan to Transition Australia’s National COVID Response.
Presented to National Cabinet on Friday, 5 November, the modelling consists of three work packages, which are outlined below along with the high-level findings for each.
The ‘Synthesis’ Technical Report and Attachments can be found on the Doherty Institute’s modelling hub.
Dr Nick Scott, Burnet’s Head of Modelling and Biostatistics led the work related to schools.
Burnet Institute says schools should use rapid testing https://t.co/yZQuJz8TIb
— Burnet Institute (@BurnetInstitute) November 8, 2021
Work Package 1: Modelling to inform review and refinement of public health response measures for optimal utility and sustainability in Phase B and beyond
Findings:
Work Package 2: Optimise vaccination at sub-jurisdictional level, including attention to key populations and risk settings (First Nations, CALD and low SES communities, and schools)
Findings:
Work Package 3: Review border measures and arrivals pathways in context of revised risk tolerance
Findings:
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Head, Modelling & Biostatistics