The global COVID-19 pandemic has had enormous impacts on societies around the world. In NSW, a public health response of an unprecedented scale and duration was mounted in January 2020. Given the magnitude of these events, it is critical we learn from what was done well and where there is room for improvement.
This report reflects specifically on the public health aspects of the NSW Health COVID-19 response. The 104 recommendations in this report reflect the major themes identified through a multi-method debrief process that engaged over 250 people across NSW Health and partners.An Executive summary: Public health - NSW COVID-19 response is also available.
The Public health – NSW COVID-19 response report should be read in conjunction with the overarching As one system report.
