The Rapid Research Information Forum (RRIF) was a forum for rapid information sharing and collaboration within the Australian research and innovation sector. It was convened by Australia’s former Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel AO FTSE FAA FAHMS, in 2020 and its operations were led by the Australian Academy of Science. 

This rapid report synthesises the evidence base on the impact of winter on the spread of the initial strains of COVID-19.

Read the Seasonality of COVID-19: Impact on the spread and severity 2020 report [PDF]