Shoppers Wearing Face Masks Shop At The Markville Shopping Centre During The Pandemic.

Modeling predicts another COVID-19 peak in Australian state by February

"In opening up Australia, the strain to our health systems from COVID-19 must be considered," said Professor Raina MacIntyre from the Kirby Institute at the University of New… more
London, Uk. Empty Streets City Of London During National Lockdown. Covid Restrictions, Social Distancing.

What can Australia learn from Europe's fourth COVID wave?

A fourth wave of COVID infections in Europe has brought on heightened restrictions and even a lockdown in Austria. Hear the interview
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Will Australia follow Europe into a fourth COVID wave? Boosters, vaccinating kids, ventilation and masks may help us avoid it

Europe is facing a fourth wave of COVID. As we watch on, it is reasonable to ask whether Australia will be confronted with the same fate. READ MORE
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VIDEO: How to avoid COVID-19 spikes as Australia starts living with virus

As Australia learns to live with COVID-19, some are wondering if this will expose us to record waves of infection as we're beginning to see in Europe once again. Professor Raina… more
Hobart Airport In Tasmania

Tasmanian borders to reopen on December 15

Based on Tasmanian specific modelling undertaken by Professor Raina MacIntyre from the Kirby Institute, and based on our strong vaccination rates, we are confident that our state… more
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What's to know about booster jabs

As NSW opens up more this week and Victoria marks the beginning of the end of its lockdown there is nervousness in both states about the extent to which cases will grow and the… more

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To reduce the immunisation gap between adults and children through research, teaching and advocacy, with a special focus on the elderly, high risk and vulnerable populations.

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Professor Raina MacIntyre

Raina MacIntyre

NHMRC Principal Research Fellow and Professor of Global Biosecurity.

+61 2 93850920

r.macintyre@unsw.edu.au

Dr Elizabeth Kpozehouen

Dr Elizabeth Kpozehouen

Research Associate

02 9385 0082

e.kpozehouen@unsw.edu.au