Author:
Huang Q. Sue,Wood Tim,Jelley Lauren,Jennings Tineke,Jefferies Sarah,Daniells Karen,Nesdale Annette,Dowell Tony,Turner Nikki,Campbell-Stokes Priscilla,Balm Michelle,Dobinson Hazel C,Grant Cameron C.,James Shelley,Aminisani Nayyereh,Ralston Jacqui,Gunn Wendy,Bocacao Judy,Danielewicz Jessica,Moncrieff Tessa,McNeill Andrea,Lopez Liza,Waite Ben,Kiedrzynski Tomasz,Schrader Hannah,Gray Rebekah,Cook Kayla,Currin Danielle,Engelbrecht Chaune,Tapurau Whitney,Emmerton Leigh,Martin Maxine,Baker Michael G.,Taylor Susan,Trenholme Adrian,Wong Conroy,Lawrence Shirley,McArthur Colin,Stanley Alicia,Roberts Sally,Ranama Fahimeh,Bennett Jenny,Mansell Chris,Dilcher Meik,Werno Anja,Grant Jennifer,van der Linden Antje,Youngblood Ben,Thomas Paul G.,Webby Richard J.
Abstract
AbstractStringent nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as lockdowns and border closures are not currently recommended for pandemic influenza control. New Zealand used these NPIs to eliminate coronavirus disease 2019 during its first wave. Using multiple surveillance systems, we observed a parallel and unprecedented reduction of influenza and other respiratory viral infections in 2020. This finding supports the use of these NPIs for controlling pandemic influenza and other severe respiratory viral threats.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory