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. Sexually transmissible infections are on the rise in Australia, with syphilis rates tripling over the decade

    Publicly released: Tue 19 Dec 2023 at 0100 AEDT | 0300 NZDT

    Chlamydia is increasing too (up 12 per cent since 2013), and low rates of testing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have researchers concerned that the upward trends are likely ... ongoing impacts of Read more about Sexually transmissible infections are on the rise in Australia, with syphilis rates tripling over the decade

    Australia; NSWKirby Institute, UNSW Sydney

  2. Applying NZ’s Covid contact tracing system to STIs

    Publicly released: Fri 15 Dec 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    A centralised system to contact trace sexually transmitted infections, similar to what NZ created for COVID-19, would bring a more consistent approach to what’s currently done at the clinic Read more about Applying NZ’s Covid contact tracing system to STIs

    New Zealand; PacificUniversity of Otago

  3. Vaccination coverage in children continues to decline following easing of pandemic-related restrictions

    Publicly released: Thu 14 Dec 2023 at 1045 AEDT | 1245 NZDT

    A new report from the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) shows vaccination coverage in children has continued to decrease since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about Vaccination coverage in children continues to decline following easing of pandemic-related restrictions

    Australia; NSWNational Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)

  4. Animal tests suggest inhaled COVID-19 vaccine may prevent disease

    Publicly released: Thu 14 Dec 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    Development of an inhaled vaccine for COVID-19  The development of an inhaled vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 is reported in Nature. ... The vaccine encapsulates a non-toxic bacterial protein called CTB, which Read more about Animal tests suggest inhaled COVID-19 vaccine may prevent disease

    Australia; International; QLDThe University of Queensland|Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, McMaster University, Canada

  5. Mental health and addiction now second largest cause of disease in Australia

    Publicly released: Thu 14 Dec 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    9%) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (3. 6%). COVID‑19 ranked 30th among the specific diseases causing burden in 2023, accounting for 0. ... The burden from COVID‑19 was predominantly fatal Read more about Mental health and addiction now second largest cause of disease in Australia

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  6. Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines show robust boosting potential

    Publicly released: Wed 13 Dec 2023 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    eBioMedicine

    Two Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines have shown strong potential to be an improved approach for boosting immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants according to interim results of a Phase 1 ... Melbourne-made Read more about Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines show robust boosting potential

    Australia; International; VIC; SAThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity...

  7. Suburban backyard home to more than 1,000 species

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Dec 2023 at 0930 AEDT | 1130 NZDT

    Ecology

    UQ mathematician Dr Matt Holden, ecologist Dr Andrew Rogers and taxonomist Dr Russell Yong took a census of their Annerley share house and its backyard during the COVID-19 lockdowns in ... The Parilyrg Read more about Suburban backyard home to more than 1,000 species

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  8. The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2023

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

    And Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released in September showed COVID-19 was the first infectious disease in the top five causes of death in Australia since 1970, responsible for Read more about The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2023

    AustraliaAustralian Science Media Centre

  9. Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

    Event Management

    From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks – online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns. ... More than half Read more about Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia|Flinders University

  10. Post COVID elective surgery wait times longer than ever

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    COVID-19 pandemic (758,000 admissions in 2018–19),’ said AIHW spokesperson Clara Jellie. ... In the 5 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, presentations to public hospital emergency departments Read more about Post COVID elective surgery wait times longer than ever

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

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