Publications by authors named "Frances Diver"
Aust N Z J Public Health
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examines how the Barwon South-West Public Health Unit managed COVID-19 cases during 2020, focusing on their operational model and the impact of community transmission.
- Between March and October 2020, 575 confirmed cases were reported in the region, with a 4.7% hospitalization rate and a 1.7% fatality rate, particularly during a major outbreak in Wave 2.
- The local interprofessional model of care was effective in controlling outbreaks, leading to the elimination of the virus within three months and offering valuable insights for future public health strategies in Victoria.
