Economic evaluation of border closure for a generic severe pandemic threat using New Zealand Treasury methods.

CONCLUSIONS: This work quantifies the economic benefits and costs from border closure for New Zealand under specific assumptions in a generic but severe pandemic threat (e.g. influenza, synthetic bioweapon). Preparing for such a pandemic response seems wise for an island nation, although successful border closure may only be feasible if planned well ahead. Implications for public health: Policy makers responsible for generic pandemic planning should explore how border closure could be implemented, including practical and legal frameworks. PMID: 30088691 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - August 8, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Boyd M, Mansoor OD, Baker MG, Wilson N Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research