COVID-19 and Mass Gathering Events Resources

The following resources relate to the recommencement of mass gathering events in the context of COVID-19. These resources have been obtained from publically available sources.

Australia

Industry Framework for COVID Safe Events in Queensland, the developmnet of this framework was led by the Mass Gathering Collaboration

World Health Organization

Collaboration Resources

The following resources are generated by members of the Collaboration and include reports, publications and other items of interest.

What were the key lessons from the 2018 Commonwealth Games?

Gold Coast Public Health Unit, Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, Summary Report
Emergency department presentations for patients with communicable diseases during the 2018 Commonwealth Games

What is the evidence about 'Schoolies' and their impact on health services?

Schoolies on the Gold Coast

External Resources

The following resources are not generated by members of the Collaboration, however, are of significance.

What are some key guides of significance to assist planning?

Public Health for Mass Gatherings: Key Considerations, World Health Organization
Safe and Healthly Crowded Places, Australian Disaster Resilience Handbook Collection, Australian Government

What are key websites to visit relating to mass gatherings?

Global Center for Mass Gathering Medicine, Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
Mass Gathering Medicine Interest Group, University of British Columbia, Canada
Torrens Resilience Institute, Flinders University, Australia