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Pandemic affected Australia’s mental health
Around one in five Australians had an increase in symptoms and intensity of depression during the 2020 lockdown, according to new research published in the
Medical Journal of Australia.
The researchers, based at the Australian National University, surveyed 1,296 Australians every fortnight between late March 2020 and mid-June 2020. Seven surveys were done in total.
“Younger age, being female, greater COVID-19-related work and social impairment, COVID-19-related financial distress, having a neurological or mental illness diagnosis, and recent adversity were each significantly associated with higher baseline depression and anxiety scores,” write the authors in their paper.
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Misleading claims about COVID-19 vaccines can negatively impact public confidence in immunisation uptake, a new UNSW Sydney study reveals.
A new study published in the scientific journal
PLOS ONE revealed over 103 million people globally liked, shared, retweeted or reacted with an emoji to misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines.
In 2020, a social media post claiming, a new vaccine for COVID-19 will alter a person s DNA and result in them becoming genetically modified was circulated on Facebook accounts in Australia. Up until August 21, 2020, this false claim had attracted 360 shares and was viewed 32,000 times.
The study, led by UNSW researchers, examined content between December 2019 to November 2020 which included news articles, social media posts, online reports and blogs.
Nor do they alter your DNA or cause cancers and infertility.
But according to a new study by Australian academics, far too many people are buying into such unfounded theories and being dissuaded from receiving a jab - with most of the rumours starting in America.
Since the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020, AAP FactCheck has scrutinised almost 250 claims about the coronavirus.
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard tour the Olympic Park Vaccination Centre on May 10
Theories have been posted by everyone from ordinary Australians to a sitting member of parliament and one of the country s most famous - and now infamous - TV chefs.
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In the latest travel advisory issued on April 7, the government has warned Australians planning to travel to India or already travelling or living there about the serious health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic, following a high number of positive coronavirus cases being reported in the country.
Highlights:
Australian Government rules out travel bubble with India
New Zealand suspends travel from India due to a surge in COVID cases among returning travellers Do not go overseas: A travel ban is in place. Exemptions apply
‘COVID-19 infection numbers are increasing rapidly across India. Night-time curfews have been imposed in some major cities to curb transmission. Penalties may be imposed if you breach the curfews. The ban on international commercial flights remains in place. Monitor media and follow the advice of local authorities,’ states the government’s updated guidelines for travel to India.