US EditionAustralia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response
- Australia's centre-left Labor government has announced an independent inquiry to review the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for future health crises. This inquiry aims to examine what went right and identify areas for improvement, with a focus on the future.
- The inquiry will be conducted by a three-member panel consisting of an epidemiologist, public service expert, and economist. Their goal is to learn from the lessons of COVID-19, including both good and bad practices by every level of government, to ensure a better response in future pandemics.
- Australia's successful strategy of closing international borders, implementing lockdowns, and achieving high vaccination rates have helped keep infections and deaths low compared to other developed economies like the United States and Britain. The country transitioned to living with the virus in 2022 after a majority of the population was vaccinated.
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Australia's Labor government initiates independent inquiry into COVID-19 handling for future preparedness
Australia's center-left Labor government on Thursday said it would hold an independent inquiry into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare for future health crises. Australia closed its international borders and locked down cities among other pandemic restrictions that helped keep infections and deaths far below levels in other comparable developed economies such as the United States and Britain. It shifted to living with the vi…
Government announces inquiry into COVID-19 response
The Federal Government has launched an inquiry into Australia's COVID-19 pandemic response, but it will not include 'unilateral decisions' made by states and territories. The Opposition claims it is a 'witch hunt' against the previous Coalition government.
Australia announces independent inquiry into Covid-19 response - La Prensa Latina Media
Sydney, Australia, Sep 21 (EFE).- Australia on Thursday announced an independent investigation into its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. “This Inquiry will look at the Government’s responses and will give advice on what worked, what didn’t, and what we can do in the future to best protect Australians from the worst of any future events” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement. The inquiry will consider the provision of v…
Australia Launches 12-Month Long Investigation Into Its Covid Response
Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, including its use of fortress-like travel restrictions and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout. The country imposed some of the world's most stringent restrictions during the pandemic, sealing international borders for two years and locking down most major cities for months on end. For much of the pandemic the strategy worked, but the relaxation of the rules led t…
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