Michael is joined by Mary-Louise McLaws, Professor of Epidemiology Healthcare Infection and Infectious Diseases Control at UNSW, who says with Victoria going into coronavirus lockdown, it's time to consider moving infected people outside the home.

 

Professor McLaws writes… ‘we know many people pick up the virus in their own homes from another family member, even if the infected individual isolates in one room. This is partially because indoor environments often have crowding and poor ventilation. It's also quite difficult to practice good sanitation, cleaning high-touch surfaces properly with detergent or bleach.’

 

‘The best option is to relocate an infected family member to reduce the risk of spread to the rest of the family. An option is to relocate them to hospitals or other suitable purpose-built health facilities. Victoria's numbers will get worse unless infected individuals are relocated. This is a particular risk for crowded high-rise housing.’

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