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COVID-19 is a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, that has not been previously identified in humans. See below for a collection of resources to help you cover this issue (Please note: additional resources are available to journalists who are logged in).

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  1. Which teens are more prone to Long COVID?

    Publicly released: Wed 30 Nov 2022 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    The team tested 1,034 children for evidence of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection. ... Idris Guessous and colleagues tested 1,034 children for evidence of previous SARS-CoV-2 infection. Read more about Which teens are more prone to Long COVID?

    InternationalGeneva University, Switzerland

  2. Severe COVID-19 risk elevated by high triglyceride level

    Publicly released: Tue 29 Nov 2022 at 1200 AEDT | 1400 NZDT

    Cell Reports

    An analysis based on thousands of human genomes by QUT researchers found shared genetic factors that contribute to the risk of severe COVID-19 and blood analyte (component) levels, suggesting new Read more about Severe COVID-19 risk elevated by high triglyceride level

    Australia; International; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  3. Health care that works for Māori: What will it take?

    Publicly released: Mon 28 Nov 2022 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    Kaupapa Māori and Whānau Ora providers are agile and innovative, and have successfully demonstrated, most recently during COVID-19, their expertise and capacity to deliver relational, ... The research Read more about Health care that works for Māori: What will it take?

    New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington|Whakauae Research

  4. Can NZ clear its last sub-Antarctic island of pests?

    Publicly released: Mon 28 Nov 2022 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    New Zealand Journal of Ecology

    The 19-paper issue on the restoration of New Zealand subantarctic islands also documents previously unpublished research and history of the successful eradication of six introduced mammal species Read more about Can NZ clear its last sub-Antarctic island of pests?

    New ZealandDepartment of Conservation

  5. Rats are eating bait meant for feral cats on Rakiura Stewart Island

    Publicly released: Mon 28 Nov 2022 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    New Zealand Journal of Ecology

    The 19-paper issue on the restoration of New Zealand subantarctic islands also documents previously unpublished research and history of the successful eradication of six introduced mammal species Read more about Rats are eating bait meant for feral cats on Rakiura Stewart Island

    New ZealandManaaki Whenua - Landcare Research|Department of Conservation

  6. Pest eradication success stories from subantarctic New Zealand

    Publicly released: Mon 28 Nov 2022 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    New Zealand Journal of Ecology

    The 19-paper issue on the restoration of New Zealand subantarctic islands also documents previously unpublished research and history of the successful eradication of six introduced mammal species Read more about Pest eradication success stories from subantarctic New Zealand

    New ZealandDepartment of Conservation|University of Auckland|Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research

  7. Positive social-emotional environments in schools boosts student’s mental health

    Publicly released: Mon 28 Nov 2022 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    BMC Public Health

    The review was undertaken in partnership with a group of youth advisors from Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ... Depression and anxiety affects about one in four young people, with evidence of Read more about Positive social-emotional environments in schools boosts student’s mental health

    Australia; International; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  8. Outdoor injuries on the rise as Aussies head into summer

    Publicly released: Fri 25 Nov 2022 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    It found that overall there were around 1,600 injury-related hospitalisations every day, a 7% increase from 1,500 a day in 2018–19 prior to COVID. ... This is likely due to increases in outdoor activity Read more about Outdoor injuries on the rise as Aussies head into summer

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  9. Grandchildren and volunteer work could combat loneliness in over 50s

    Publicly released: Thu 24 Nov 2022 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Aging and Mental Health

    The paper highlights that all of the studies included in this review were conducted in higher income countries and before the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to an increase in the ... pandemics, lockdowns, Read more about Grandchildren and volunteer work could combat loneliness in over 50s

    New Zealand; InternationalKing’s College London, UK

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