why are we cancelling large gatherings? And what other 'social distancing' options are left?
- Written by Gerard Fitzgerald, Emeritus Professor, School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology

The federal government’s decision to ban “non-essential” mass gatherings of more than 500 people from today has led to some confusion about what’s included and also some amusement about the weekend’s delay from announcement to implementation.
The delay is probably understandable, as it allows for people...