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. ‘Mini hearts’ show COVID-19 virus directly infects heart tissue

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Mar 2026 at 1511 AEDT, 1711 NZDT

    Biofabrication

    Researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have developed a human heart cell model demonstrating that the virus that causes COVID‑19 (SARS-CoV-2) can Read more about ‘Mini hearts’ show COVID-19 virus directly infects heart tissue

    Australia; NSWCentenary Institute | University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

  2. Breast cancer rates remain high worldwide, but cases in Australia have dropped since 1990

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Mar 2026 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Oncology

    the analysis does not analyse the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or recent conflicts on the disease burden. ... 4)51. 7 (48. 5 to 54. 2)22. 2 (19. 7 to 24. Read more about Breast cancer rates remain high worldwide, but cases in Australia have dropped since 1990

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International

  3. Diabetes and liver medications failed to treat long COVID

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Mar 2026 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    The findings underscore the continued lack of proven treatments to alleviate symptoms of long COVID. ... common diabetes drug shown to reduce the incidence of long COVID by 41%, or UDCA, a liver Read more about Diabetes and liver medications failed to treat long COVID

    InternationalAsan Medical Center, South Korea; Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, South Korea

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Online gambling changes in Canada linked to a huge increase in people seeking gambling help

    Publicly released: Mon 2 Mar 2026 at 1601 AEDT, 1801 NZDT

    Canadian Medical Association Journal

    Online gambling has recently undergone enormous  expansion in Canada and the United States. ... January 2015 to February 2020), the COVID-19 pandemic period (March  2020 to March 2022), and after Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Online gambling changes in Canada linked to a huge increase in people seeking gambling help

    InternationalUniversity of Toronto (Canada)

  5. Australians are rethinking inner city living

    Publicly released: Thu 26 Feb 2026 at 1048 AEDT, 1248 NZDT

    Regional Studies

    In a post-COVID world, CBD living is losing appeal with Australian residents opting for lower-density housing, according to new research from Adelaide University. ... The study sought to test whether the Read more about Australians are rethinking inner city living

    Australia; SAAdelaide University

  6. More financial support needed for mental health patients

    Publicly released: Mon 23 Feb 2026 at 1227 AEDT, 1427 NZDT

    Health Economics Review

    Previous analysis shows that GP bulk billing rates have declined from 89% to 77% since the COVID-19 pandemic, and mental health specialists bulk bill only 26% of the time," he ... The study also found Read more about More financial support needed for mental health patients

    Australia; WAMurdoch University

  7. New Zealanders may be overestimating food inflation

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Feb 2026 at 0902 AEDT, 1102 NZDT

    Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand

    New research has found that years of rapidly increasing food prices following the COVID-19 pandemic may have distorted how New Zealanders perceive the cost of food. ... The researchers say this Read more about New Zealanders may be overestimating food inflation

    New ZealandUniversity of the Sunshine Coast | Lincoln University

  8. Too much school pressure could have lasting impacts on a teen's mental health

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Feb 2026 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

    There was also a link between academic pressure and an increased likelihood of self-harm, the researchers say. ... or COVID-19, meaning more up to date data are still needed to understand how current Read more about Too much school pressure could have lasting impacts on a teen's mental health

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK

  9. Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect

    Publicly released: Thu 12 Feb 2026 at 1055 AEDT, 1255 NZDT

    The New England Journal of Medicine

    New research led by Flinders University and international experts has finally uncovered how a rare blood clotting condition can occur after some COVID-19 adenovirus-based vaccines or after a natural Read more about Scientific sleuthing solves vaccine side-effect

    Australia; International; VIC; SAFlinders University | Adelaide University | The University of Melbourne ...

  10. Obesity linked to higher risk of severe and fatal infectious diseases

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Feb 2026 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet

    Obesity significantly increases the risk of hospitalisation and death from most infectious diseases, including flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections and Read more about Obesity linked to higher risk of severe and fatal infectious diseases

    InternationalUniversity of Helsinki, Finland

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