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. New markers could help predict how severely individuals will react to COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 19 Jul 2023 at 1644 AEST | 1844 NZST

    International Journal of Molecular Sciences

    COVID-19 is one of the most complex systemic diseases that we have ever studied and it keeps throwing up new surprises,” Professor Nicholson said. ... Importantly, there are many connections between the Read more about New markers could help predict how severely individuals will react to COVID-19

    Australia; International; WAMurdoch University|The University of Western Australia

  2. Fishing grew as a hobby during the pandemic

    Publicly released: Wed 19 Jul 2023 at 0901 AEST | 1101 NZST

    Royal Society Open Science

    High-resolution app data reveal sustained increases in recreational fishing effort in Europe during and after COVID-19 lockdownsCOVID-19 pandemic slowed down human activity and, occasionally, allowed Read more about Fishing grew as a hobby during the pandemic

    Australia; International; TASUniversity of Tasmania|Nature Research Centre, Lithuania

  3. Good leadership needed to solve professional civil engineer shortage

    Publicly released: Tue 18 Jul 2023 at 1100 AEST | 1300 NZST

    Journal of Management in Engineering

    It’s a worldwide problem and Australia, until recently, was able to rely upon migrant engineers to fill labour market shortages but recent global challenges – namely the COVID 19 Pandemic - have Read more about Good leadership needed to solve professional civil engineer shortage

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  4. Wind and solar remain the lowest cost new build electricity generation sources despite inflationary pressures

    Publicly released: Tue 18 Jul 2023 at 0600 AEST | 0800 NZST

    GenCost is an annual collaboration between CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) that actively consults industry stakeholders to revise domestic electricity generation and storage, Read more about Wind and solar remain the lowest cost new build electricity generation sources despite inflationary pressures

    Australia; ACTCSIRO

  5. Discovery could lead to more treatments to prevent cancer and infectious diseases

    Publicly released: Mon 17 Jul 2023 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    Science Immunology

    cells better, they could be harnessed to help prevent cancer and highly infectious diseases such as COVID-19, Strep A and tuberculosis Researchers have cracked how a particular type of immune Read more about Discovery could lead to more treatments to prevent cancer and infectious diseases

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of Melbourne...

  6. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy could help protect bub in their first 6 months of life

    Publicly released: Sat 15 Jul 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy could help protect your baby in their first 6 months of life. ... The study of 76 women who were vaccinated with either Read more about Getting a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy could help protect bub in their first 6 months of life

    InternationalUniversity of California, USA

  7. Childhood obesity increased during and after COVID-19 restrictions

    Publicly released: Sat 15 Jul 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Childhood obesity, especially among US children aged 5 to 11 years, was significantly higher after COVID-19 restrictions were imposed, new research suggests. ... The study also found the obesity levels Read more about Childhood obesity increased during and after COVID-19 restrictions

    InternationalSt Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA; See paper for full list of author affiliations

  8. COVID-19-era payments show increasing income support reduces demand for charity

    Publicly released: Thu 13 Jul 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    The increases in income support that people in Australia received during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced their reliance on charity, with new research showing that an $18-a-day increase is ... Army in Read more about COVID-19-era payments show increasing income support reduces demand for charity

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland|ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course...

  9. COVID-19 cases continue to feel symptoms long-term

    Publicly released: Fri 7 Jul 2023 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    NZMJ

    This study looked at the presence of ongoing symptoms and abnormalities in blood samples in confirmed cases of COVID-19 from the first wave within the Greater Wellington Region. ... 7 years after first Read more about COVID-19 cases continue to feel symptoms long-term

    New ZealandMedical Research Institute of New Zealand|National Public Health Service, NZ

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