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The contradiction of social distancing, lockdowns, & increased hygiene in the fight against Covid-19: consequences to microbial diversity

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Consequences to microbial diversity

With the declaration of the coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Australians implemented major restrictions to reduce the respiratory droplet and aerosol contact1 transmission of the novel severe-acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The pandemic prompted public health messaging advising Australians to minimise physical contact, maintain 1.5 metres distance from others, wear a face mask2 and wash and sanitise hands regularly,3 particularly after contact with others.