ANU study reveals jump in Australian life expectancy during COVID pandemic

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January 17 2022 - 12:00am
A study has revealed an increase in life expectancy as a result of lockdowns in 2020. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
A study has revealed an increase in life expectancy as a result of lockdowns in 2020. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COVID lockdowns, a reduction in other diseases and decreased road fatalities have led to an increase in life expectancy for Australians, new research has found.

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Hannah Neale

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Hannah is a reporter with The Canberra Times. She is currently covering ACT courts. Hannah started as a journalist with The Southern Highland News and The Goulburn Post before moving to the ACT.

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