Statistics and Modelling for Policy in a COVID-Zero Setting

Explore innovative statistical and modelling methods developed for COVID-19 policy decision-making in Australia and the Western Pacific Region. This 51-minute talk from the Alan Turing Institute examines the unique experience of countries pursuing a zero community transmission strategy. Learn about scenario preparedness, situational assessment, and estimation of COVID-19 risks in settings with effective elimination and low disease activity. Discover how these approaches supported public health interventions, including vaccination, in the context of strict border measures and strong public health controls.