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. 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

  2. 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...

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. Wastewater monitoring could act as pandemic early warning system

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

    The Lancet Global Health

    For the study, samples from treatment plants, rivers, wetlands and open drains were reported from 43 nations, spanning six continents, during a year of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. ... The research, Read more about Wastewater monitoring could act as pandemic early warning system

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

  8. Tweens use screens for a third of their after-school time

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

    NZMJ

    The screen use was mostly dominated by television and computers, with tablets and phones being a lower proportion. ... Screen use rose rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and children in 2023 are Read more about Tweens use screens for a third of their after-school time

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  9. Women from refugee backgrounds at higher risk of mental distress due to COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 6 Jul 2023 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

    PLOS Global Public Health

    They've lost everything,” Ms Nadar says. Ms Nadar saw that for this group of women, the COVID-19 pandemic resurfaced trauma and exacerbated existing mental health issues. ... Rees says. “We need to be Read more about Women from refugee backgrounds at higher risk of mental distress due to COVID-19

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales

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