Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Public Health Measures on Detections of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Children During the 2020 Australian Winter
The University of Melbourne · Princess Margaret Hospital for Children · +6 more institutions
Abstract
Public health measures targeting coronavirus disease 2019 have potential to impact transmission of other respiratory viruses. We found 98.0% and 99.4% reductions in respiratory syncytial virus and influenza detections, respectively, in Western Australian children through winter 2020 despite schools reopening. Border closures have likely been important in limiting external introductions.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 49.53
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 8
Authors
10- DKDaniel K. YeohCorresponding
The University of Melbourne, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Perth Children's Hospital
- DADavid A. Foley
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth Children's Hospital
- CMCara Minney‐Smith
Pathwest Laboratory Medicine
- ACAndrew C. Martin
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Perth Children's Hospital
- AOAriel O Mace
The Kids Research Institute Australia, The University of Western Australia, Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth Children's Hospital
Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Virus
- Transmission (telecommunications)
- Public health
- Coronavirus
- Virology
- Limiting
- Respiratory system
- Good health and well-being