COVID-19: The Smart Approach
22 Mar 2020

COVID-19: The Smart Approach
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Why should we bother testing for COVID-19? And what difference does self-isolation make anyway? The Australian Academy of Science answers these questions, along with more, in two short videos. Reflect on the measures Singapore has taken during this pandemic and … Continued
How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains
20 Mar 2020

How to flatten the curve of coronavirus, a mathematician explains
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[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] A mathematician explains the science behind social distancing in an attempt to flatten the curve. This explainer article, alongside the accompanying student activity, is an excellent resource … Continued
Experts answer coronavirus questions and tips to reassure students
18 Mar 2020

Experts answer coronavirus questions and tips to reassure students
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[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] Will our healthcare system hold up under the weight of coronavirus and what's the deal with herd immunity? Australian experts break it down and talk the facts. … Continued
A vaccine against the virus that causes COVID-19 just took a huge step forward
27 Feb 2020

A vaccine against the virus that causes COVID-19 just took a huge step forward
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[PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article may since have been updated or refined.] An Australian team of researchers have developed a target for a vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus. This topical article could be used with students in years 8 … Continued
What the coronavirus does to make people severely ill
13 Feb 2020

What the coronavirus does to make people severely ill
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[PLEASE NOTE: This is an article from the early stages of our understanding of Covid-19 and our knowledge and understanding has since been updated and refined.] As Wuhan coronavirus cases increase, we’re finding out just how it causes illness. This … Continued
As the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak reaches Australia, here’s what we know
30 Jan 2020

As the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak reaches Australia, here’s what we know
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[PLEASE NOTE: This is an article from the early stages of our understanding of Covid-19 and our knowledge and understanding has since been updated and refined since it was originally published] This is what we do and don’t know about … Continued