What is the impact of COVID-19 and lockdown on people's lives?

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We probably won't know until the end of the pandemic, but researchers are already looking for answers.


A survey conducted entirely online by the Nossal Institute for Global Health at Melbourne University wants to understand the impact of coronavirus and lockdown on people's lives globally.

The questionnaire has been translated into 22 different languages, including Italian, and has already been completed in more than 40 countries.

The first results reveal answers for many unexpected, explains Domenico Centofanti, official translator of the Melbourne University questionnaire from English to Italian.

The questionnaire is completely anonymous and can be completed online at www.ni.unimelb.edu.au.

Metropolitan Melbourne residents are subject to Stage 4 restrictions and must comply with a curfew between the hours of 9pm and 5am. During the curfew, people in Melbourne can only leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons.

Between 5am and 9pm, people in Melbourne can leave the home for exercise, to shop for necessary goods and services, for work, for health care, or to care for a sick or elderly relative.

All Victorians must wear a face covering when they leave home, no matter where they live. 

People in Australia must stay at least 1.5 metres away from others. Check your state’s restrictions on gathering limits.

If you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, stay home and arrange a test by calling your doctor or contact the Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.

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