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Epidemiologist. Writer (Guardian, Observer etc). "Well known research trouble-maker". PhDing at @UoW Host of @senscipod Email gidmk.healthnerd@gmail.com he/him

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    1. Dr Vyom Sharma (ethnic mum)‏ @drvyom Feb 3

      Dr Vyom Sharma (ethnic mum) Retweeted Sophie Scott

      The first steps to reducing inevitable quarantine outbreaks: > Formal and broader recognition of #aerosol and #airborne transmission by our peak expert group, ICEG > Upgrade infection prevention and control recommendations e.g. PPE and testing in ALL states > Ventilation studieshttps://twitter.com/sophiescott2/status/1357162086023847937 …

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      Sophie ScottVerified account @sophiescott2
      airborne transmission from hotel quarantine .. 'this is going to keep happening' experts say - with response from @ScottMorrisonMP https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-04/covid-19-aerosol-spread-concerns-in-melbourne-hotel-quarantine/13120058 …
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    2. Dr Vyom Sharma (ethnic mum)‏ @drvyom Feb 3

      And SERIOUSLY consider moving quarantine facilities out of CBDs.

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      Health Nerd‏Verified account @GidMK Feb 3
      Replying to @drvyom

      Nah disagree. Hugely complex headache to move the facilities, and one of the biggest risks is transport which would be increased if you make people travel further

      10:05 PM - 3 Feb 2021
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        2. Dr Vyom Sharma (ethnic mum)‏ @drvyom Feb 3
          Replying to @GidMK

          Which is why I used the word ‘consider’. I think there are trade-offs either way- one being that we could have the option of purpose built facilities that are safe and humane, allowing outdoor time for detainees.

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        3. Dr Vyom Sharma (ethnic mum)‏ @drvyom Feb 3
          Replying to @drvyom @GidMK

          And any discussion of logistical challenge of such efforts needs to be counterbalanced with consequences of outbreaks in metro areas.

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        2.  🦷 🦷 𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵  🦷 🦷‏ @Matt_Hopcraft Feb 3
          Replying to @GidMK @drvyom

          They are already travelling from Tullamarine to CBD (~25km). Why not turn the bus the other direction and head to Puckapunyal. Use the ADF and their expertise.

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        3. Operational Incident‏ @OperationalInc1 Feb 3
          Replying to @Matt_Hopcraft @GidMK @drvyom

          A year into the system, the experts are the state public health teams who’ve learned many lessons the hard way. I think taking their responsibility away at this point would be a huge mistake.

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        1. Hon Weng Chong‏ @dr1337 Feb 4
          Replying to @GidMK @drvyom

          Howard Springs appears to be a good model. This virus loves density and the more humans you can pack into a space, the higher the chance of something spreading. Moving out of the CBD into more spread out cabins would help not only the rest of us but also the returnees.

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