Endgame C – It’s time for a total lockdown

Nobody likes talking about the COVID-19 endgame, but we need to choose one. The appropriate interventions – public health, government spending, and freedom of movement – all depend on the endgame we choose.

Politicians are part of the problem

Australia’s politicians have bungled the nation’s response to the growing coronavirus crisis with a series of half-hearted restrictions and confused messages. It’s time for them to get out of the way.

A matter of trust

The public panic surrounding COVID-19 around the world, manifested in the hoarding of food, toilet paper and other basic necessities – is driven by a general decline of confidence and trust in authorities and credentialled experts.

How to care for yourself if you catch COVID-19

From managing your symptoms to good hygiene at home, if you have tested positive for COVID-19 there are some steps you can take to make your isolation more comfortable.

Kids still need to exercise

As social distancing policies come into play and schools progressively cancel sports, excursions and extra-curricular activities, the temptation to fill the void with yet-more screen time should be avoided.

Discussing coronavirus with your kids

If questions are being asked in your family, here’s a guide to help you navigate the issues around coronavirus and explain the changes it’s bringing to your children’s lives.

Dear Prime Minister…

An open letter signed by a growing number of Australian doctors is calling for more urgent action to ‘lock down’ Australia and prepare the health system to address the fast growing Coronavirus epidemic.

Cabin fever?

With more advice for people to ‘self-isolate’ themselves after travel or contact with people with symptoms, what are the psychological impacts, and consequent social impacts, we can expect?

Slow off the mark

Despite the cancellation of sports events around the world to slow the spread of coronavirus, Australian sports from Formula One to rugby league and Australian rules football, have tried hard to protect their income at the expense of their fans’ health.