Top tips: isolate like an Antarctican
By Staff Writer

AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC DIVISION – April 9, 2020 | For people living in isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the winter team of expeditioners at Australia’s Davis research station has some hot tips.

Davis station leader, David Knoff, said when it comes to isolation, the small winter crew at Davis has plenty of expertise to share.

Peter Boyle with an aurora-filled sky at Davis research station (Photo: Will Kenton)

“Our 24-strong team arrived in Antarctica late last year and won’t return home until the end of 2020. More than half this time we will be completely cut off from the outside world,” Mr Knoff said.

“While we chose to be in isolation down here for the winter, those back at home have had it forced upon them, so we thought we’d give some advice about making the most of it.”

“Some of our key tips are to get plenty of exercise, eat well, support each other and maintain social interaction, even if it’s only via the internet.”