Resources for Journalists

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. Deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine

    Publicly released: Tue 28 May 2024 at 1326 AEST | 1526 NZST

    npj Viruses

    The more a virus mutates and the more it deviates from established vaccine targets, the less optimal the vaccine responses are likely to be. ... This is why COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are Read more about Deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine

    Australia; QLDQIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

  2. Urgent action on superbugs could save 750,000 lives a year

    Publicly released: Fri 24 May 2024 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

    The Lancet

    However, antimicrobial resistance is on the rise - accelerated by inappropriate use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic - threatening the backbone of modern medicine and already leading to Read more about Urgent action on superbugs could save 750,000 lives a year

    InternationalOne Health Trust, India

  3. One in 10 children in the US has a current ADHD diagnosis

    Publicly released: Thu 23 May 2024 at 1401 AEST | 1601 NZST

    Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology

    The researchers say the increase in diagnoses is likely a result of increased awareness of different symptoms, especially in girls and ethnic minorities, as well as COVID-19 lockdowns potentially Read more about One in 10 children in the US has a current ADHD diagnosis

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Bird flu (H7N3) detected at Victorian poultry farm

    Publicly released: Wed 22 May 2024 at 1635 AEST | 1835 NZST

    Testing has revealed the strain to be H7N3. Agriculture Victoria says the property has been placed into quarantine and Agriculture Victoria staff are on the ground to support the business and Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Bird flu (H7N3) detected at Victorian poultry farm

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; TAS; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  5. Key to more effective vaccines revealed

    Publicly released: Wed 22 May 2024 at 1100 AEST | 1300 NZST

    Immunology & Cell Biology

    Delta inulin, an adjuvant, has long been recognised for its ability to boost immune responses against a range of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis and hepatitis B. Read more about Key to more effective vaccines revealed

    Australia; NSW; QLDCentenary Institute|The University of Sydney|Griffith University

  6. New directions in urban and regional housing planning and development

    Publicly released: Tue 21 May 2024 at 1250 AEST | 1450 NZST

    Applied Geography

    hinterland, more remote areas and a significant overall price rise for more affordable houses in rural towns during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Using Inclusive Research Methods and the Housing Pathways Read more about New directions in urban and regional housing planning and development

    Australia; International; NSW; SAFlinders University

  7. The tentacles of retracted science reach deep into social media. A simple button could change that.

    Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2024 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

    Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction

    During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, myths around the efficacy and safety of vaccines abounded. ... During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, myths around the efficacy and safety of vaccines Read more about The tentacles of retracted science reach deep into social media. A simple button could change that.

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  8. Link between COVID-19 vaccine complication and rare ‘common cold’ blood disease

    Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2024 at 0700 AEST | 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, VITT emerged as a new disease following adenovirus vector-based vaccines – notably the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, used in Australia. ... At the height of Read more about Link between COVID-19 vaccine complication and rare ‘common cold’ blood disease

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  9. Philosophers can bridge the gap between science and policy

    Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2024 at 0600 AEST | 0800 NZST

    Nature Human Behaviour

    In their latest publication in Nature Human Behaviour, the group describes how philosophers can benefit public policy development, especially when dealing with complex problems, like those faced Read more about Philosophers can bridge the gap between science and policy

    Australia; New Zealand; International; QLD; WAMurdoch University|Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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