Join a panel of experts from the University of Melbourne and the Doherty Institute for an insightful 57-minute discussion on COVID-19. Explore the pandemic response, testing advancements, immune system dynamics, and the unique challenges posed by this global health crisis. Gain valuable insights into vaccine development, non-pharmacological interventions, and the socioeconomic impact of the pandemic. Learn about the experiences of different countries, including China and Singapore, and discover reasons for hope and recovery as leading researchers and clinicians share their expertise on this pressing topic.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What it takes to respond to a pandemic
How testing is coming along
Understanding the immune system
How is COVID19 different from previous pandemics
How are we responding to COVID19
What happens when you get COVID19
How would it usually work
Death rate
Modelling
Non pharmacological interventions
Vaccine development
Testing
Making tests faster
Human animal interaction
Young people
School closures
Treatment
Socioeconomic dimension
What didnt happen this time
China
Singapore
Hope
Recovery
Conclusion
Taught by
The University of Melbourne
