Australian Lockdowns Hit Happiness More Than Cases

Australian Lockdowns Hit Happiness More Than Cases
A sign reading 'Go straight home and Isolate' in Australia. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images
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More stringent lockdowns throughout the pandemic impacted the mental health of Australians more than surging case numbers, research has revealed.

While higher case numbers and deaths associated with COVID-19 impacted people’s wellbeing, it was to a lesser extent than strict lockdowns.