Gatherings of lots of people such as at football matches, church services and concerts will not be discouraged during the PROTECT phase. This is because the disease is mild in most people. However there are two important considerations for people attending gatherings of large numbers of people.
1. People who are unwell with the disease should always isolate themselves from others and 'protect their neighbours and the community' by staying away from gatherings and trying to limit the spread of the illness.
2. People who are vulnerable to serious complications of influenza (PROTECT annexe 2.l – vulnerable (PDF 96 KB)
need to reconsider their attendance at such events as contact with large numbers of people can increase the risk that they come into contact with the infection.
Community Organisations
Community and not for profit organisations need to prepare for a pandemic. The Australian Government has developed a kit to help organisations prepare for a human influenza pandemic. The kit explains the impact a pandemic could have on your organisation, your community and on the provision of services, and how important it is to have a plan in place to help your organisation cope. It provides practical tools and information to help you develop your pandemic plan.
