Published 3 months ago

Australia 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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News18 India

Australia Launches Inquiry into Covid-19 Pandemic Response

Australia launches an inquiry into its pandemic response, focusing on restrictions, vaccinations, and lessons learned

3 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Anthony Albanese expected to announce inquiry into Australia’s Covid response – reports

A three-strong panel will look into how governments responded, according to reports, but the opposition says it won’t have enough powersGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA leading infectious diseases expert says an inquiry into the Covid pandemic must look at all aspects of governments’ responses, including factors beyond medical issues, such as decisions around lockdowns and school closures.The federal gov…

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

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…

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Australia to hold independent inquiry into handling of COVID pandemic

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's centre-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. Read full story

3 months ago·Malaysia

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Sydney Morning Herald

Anthony Albanese announces inquiry into COVID-19 pandemic

An inquiry into how Australia dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic has been announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

3 months ago·Sydney, Australia

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South China Morning Post

Australia warns pandemic not the last, Covid-19 inquiry to look into response

Australia PM Anthony Albanese says an independent Covid-19 inquiry will look into the country’s response to the pandemic and that it would not be the last.

3 months ago·Hong Kong

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