Longer Covid lockdowns can be better for health, economy: ANU study reveals

Kathryn Lewis
Updated July 7 2021 - 10:55am, first published July 6 2021 - 1:00am
An ANU study has found longer lockdowns can be better for the economy and public health than lifting restrictions too early. Picture: Shutterstock
An ANU study has found longer lockdowns can be better for the economy and public health than lifting restrictions too early. Picture: Shutterstock

Longer Covid lockdowns can be more beneficial for health and the economy than easing restrictions before community transmission hits zero, a new study has found.

Kathryn Lewis

Kathryn Lewis

Canberra Times Journalist

I am a breaking and general news reporter. Contact me with tips or story ideas at kathryn.lewis@canberratimes.com.au