Charitha de Silva

A video still of someone singing showing the droplets expelled into the air

How could COVID-19 spread when people sing together?

28 Oct 2020

A study led by Professor Raina MacIntyre raises questions about the risks of infection for people singing in groups, especially in poorly ventilated rooms.

This video shows just how easily COVID-19 could spread when people sing together

19 Sep 2020

A new study raises questions about the risks of infection for people singing in groups, especially in poorly ventilated rooms.

people sneezing with no mask, 2 different types of cloth masks, and a surgical mask.

How different types of mask work to block droplets from talking, coughing and sneezing

28 Jul 2020

If you’re not sure whether wearing a face mask is worth it, or you need to wear a mask but are unsure which type, new research should help you decide.

Which mask works best? We filmed people coughing and sneezing to find out

24 Jul 2020

The more layers the better is the advice when it comes to using a home-made mask to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Spatial distancing rules for health workers may be insufficient: review

21 Apr 2020

Current advice for COVID-19 health workers is based on the assumption that droplets bearing the virus travel no further than 2 metres and do not remain in the air. The body of published evidence suggests otherwise.

UNSW tops ARC funding for investment in research infrastructure

17 Jan 2020

More than $4.4 million has been awarded to six UNSW projects under the Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities scheme.