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Hassan Vally, The Conversation

Four years in, Covid is still a global emergency. When will the pandemic be over?

We’re moving towards the ‘disease control’ phase of our response to Covid, which means learning to live with the virus.

Hassan Vally, The Conversation
· Feb 04, 2023 · 11:30 pm
Herd immunity was once considered our best bet against Covid-19. Here’s why it has become irrelevant

Based on what we know about currently circulating viral variants, herd immunity via vaccination is mathematically impossible.

Hassan Vally, The Conversation
· Jun 07, 2022 · 07:30 pm
Omicron lasts longer on surfaces than other variants, so don’t give up disinfecting

Understanding the role of the different infection pathways plays a vital role in prioritising what we should be doing to prevent disease.

Hassan Vally, The Conversation
· Feb 08, 2022 · 11:30 pm

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In charts: Are stringent lockdown measures more effective in curbing Covid-19 spread?

Six countries, six charts, and one important takeaway.

Hassan Vally, The Conversation
· May 02, 2020 · 11:30 pm