It is likely that further control of the Covid-19 pandemic depends not only on high vaccination coverage and its effectiveness but also on ongoing adherence to effective and sustainable public health measures.” “Further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of public health measures after adequate vaccination coverage has been achieved.

“Until herd immunity to Covid-19 is reached, regardless of the already proven high vaccination rates, public health preventive strategies are likely to remain as first choice measures in disease prevention, particularly in places with a low uptake of Covid-19 vaccination,” lead author Dr Stella Talic, at Monash University, Australia, said.Ĭoncluding the research, she added: “Current evidence from quantitative analyses indicates a benefit associated with handwashing, mask wearing, and physical distancing in reducing the incidence of Covid-19. The researchers state that while Covid-19 vaccines have proved to be safe, effective and save lives, most do not give 100% protection and it is not known how vaccines will prevent future transmissions in different variants. They added that there needs to be further assessment on those measures so that the potential negative effects on general populations can be weighed up against any positive results.

“We will act, individually and collectively, on the findings and recommendations. She added: “Mental health is a strategic commitment of every institution in Scotland and a personal priority of every principal. Pamela Gillies, principal of Glasgow Caledonian University and lead member for mental health at Universities Scotland, said she was “determined” to see that the study “catalyses action”. The MHF cautioned that while the study was undertaken during the pandemic, the results should not be attributed entirely to coronavirus. “We need sector-wide change, and we are pleased that universities across Scotland are open to our recommendations for continued improvement including incorporating student wellbeing within their measures of success.”

“Currently the path to mental health and wellbeing support for students can be confusing and often the proposed solution is mental health counselling, for which there may be a lengthy wait. “We know that universities all over Scotland care about the wellbeing of their students.

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