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Mapping Australia's COVID-19 quarantine cohort journeys
Matiu Bush1, Ana Hutchinson2, Stéphane L Bouchoucha3
1Deakin University, School of Health and Social Development, Geelong, Australia; Deakin University, Centre for Innovation in Infectious Disease and Immunology Research (CIIDIR), Geelong, Australia.
Infection, Disease & Health
|August 13, 2024
Summary
Australia
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Policy
Background:
- Australia implemented COVID-19 quarantine programs to mitigate risks from imported pathogens.
- Diverse quarantine pathways were used, but a comprehensive cohort map for future preparedness is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a whole-of-system cohort journey map of Australian quarantine programs during COVID-19.
- To inform future pandemic preparedness activities by detailing quarantine cohort experiences.
Main Methods:
- Searched Australian parliamentary websites and Google for grey literature (2019-2023).
- Extracted data on quarantine cohorts, pandemic plans, journey activities, viral escapes, and recommendations.
- Plotted data to generate a whole-of-system cohort journey map.
Main Results:
- Identified 22 distinct quarantine cohort journeys during COVID-19.
- Documented 27 viral escape events and 282 quarantine-specific recommendations from reviews.
- Quarantine cohorts included international/domestic travelers, humanitarian evacuations, diplomats, airline crews, close contacts, and homeless individuals.
Conclusions:
- Pandemic plans need updating to include the 22 identified cohorts and be tested via exercises.
- Implementing inquiry recommendations is crucial to reduce viral escape risks and enhance national preparedness.
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