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. Recent rise in autism mostly driven by women and girls getting diagnosed

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jul 2026 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    that period, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. ... However, the researchers say diagnosis rates among males remained steady - the increase was mostly driven by teen and adult women. Read more about Recent rise in autism mostly driven by women and girls getting diagnosed

    InternationalSt Louis University, USA

  2. Why key antiviral defenses failed in some severe COVID-19 patients

    Publicly released: Sun 19 Jul 2026 at 2322 AEST, Mon 20 Jul 26 at 0122 NZST

    Cell

    Although the COVID-19 pandemic has largely subsided, scientists continue to investigate why the virus proved so deadly, causing at least three million deaths worldwide, according to the latest Read more about Why key antiviral defenses failed in some severe COVID-19 patients

    InternationalUniversity of Sharjah

  3. COVID-19 booster strategies provide lasting immunity

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Jul 2026 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Journal of Infection

    Fractional dosing attracted global interest during the COVID-19 pandemic when vaccine supplies were limited. ... MCRI Associate Professor Paul Licciardi said while the acute phase of the pandemic had Read more about COVID-19 booster strategies provide lasting immunity

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

  4. Patterns in heart-related deaths echo seasonal surges of respiratory illness

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Jul 2026 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    Global Public Health

    The COVID-19 pandemic allowed German scientists to study the timing of seasonal respiratory diseases like flu and RSV. ... The COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique opportunity to explore these dynamics, Read more about Patterns in heart-related deaths echo seasonal surges of respiratory illness

    InternationalMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology , Plön, Germany

  5. English kids born during COVID-19 lockdown still struggling at age 4

    Publicly released: Wed 15 Jul 2026 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    Archives of Disease in Childhood

    Kids born during the first COVID-19 lockdown in England have lower levels of executive functioning - crucial skills involved in making plans, solving problems and adapting to new situations - at age Read more about English kids born during COVID-19 lockdown still struggling at age 4

    InternationalCity St George’s, University of London, UK

  6. The customer isn’t always right: overlooked source of workplace discrimination

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jul 2026 at 1002 AEST, 1202 NZST

    Journal of Services Marketing

    Participants had experience across hospitality, retail, banking and finance, trades, consultancy and the not-for-profit sector. Read more about The customer isn’t always right: overlooked source of workplace discrimination

    Australia; QLD; SAAdelaide University | The University of Queensland

  7. Grandma and Grandpa were getting COVID-19 at kids' birthday parties during the pandemic

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jul 2026 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Grandparents were nearly 10% more likely to get COVID-19 in the week of their grandchildren's birthdays during the pandemic, according to Danish research from 2020-2022 when official advice Read more about Grandma and Grandpa were getting COVID-19 at kids' birthday parties during the pandemic

    InternationalStatens Serum Institut, Denmark

  8. EXPERT REACTION: First case of deadly H5 bird flu in a local Australian seabird detected

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Jul 2026 at 1330 AEST, 1530 NZST

    Highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu has been detected in an Australian seabird, a greater crested tern, marking the first time it has been detected in a local bird rather than a ... The bird, which was found Read more about EXPERT REACTION: First case of deadly H5 bird flu in a local Australian seabird detected

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; TASAustralian Science Media Centre

  9. Hidden pathway drives COVID-19 infections

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    Nature Communications

    The study by La Trobe University and WEHI researchers found SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can hide inside tiny fragments of dying infected cells, known as apoptotic ... Rather than targeting Read more about Hidden pathway drives COVID-19 infections

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University | WEHI | The University of Melbourne

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Australia's latest health report card reveals strengths and weaknesses

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Jul 2026 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Life expectancy has risen steadily over decades, with a recent decrease seen across the years impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The rate of ED presentations has declined in recent years, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Australia's latest health report card reveals strengths and weaknesses

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

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