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. COVID made training inequities worse for female surgeons

    Publicly released: Fri 19 Sep 2025 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Researchers found that male trainee surgeons were already doing more surgeries than females before COVID, but that this difference got even worse during the pandemic. ... Gender disparity and the impact Read more about COVID made training inequities worse for female surgeons

    New ZealandWaikato DHB Hospital, NZ

  2. EXPERT REACTION: US vaccine panel meeting to consider safety of COVID-19 and other vaccines

    Publicly released: Thu 18 Sep 2025 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    The draft agenda shows that they will be discussing the measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine on Thursday, and the COVID-19 vaccines on Friday. ... Below, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: US vaccine panel meeting to consider safety of COVID-19 and other vaccines

    Australia; NSW; QLD; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

  3. Puppies not always a mental health boost

    Publicly released: Thu 18 Sep 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS One

    Many families got a puppy during the Covid pandemic to boost their mental health, but a new study suggests this shouldn't be the main reason for getting one. ... Such hopes were behind many puppy Read more about Puppies not always a mental health boost

    InternationalThe Royal Veterinary College, UK

  4. Long COVID associated with longer and heavier periods

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Sep 2025 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Communications

    The authors also found that symptoms of long COVID increased in the peri-menstrual phase (which includes the 2 days before menstruation and all subsequent days of menstruation), suggesting a Read more about Long COVID associated with longer and heavier periods

    InternationalUniversity of Edinburgh, UK

  5. NEWS BRIEFING: Australia's 2024 sexual health checkup

    Publicly released: Mon 15 Sep 2025 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Institute and the report’s lead author, who presented the data at the conference. ... While the small increase is likely related to unusually low diagnoses during the COVID pandemic, during which there Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Australia's 2024 sexual health checkup

    Australia; NSWKirby Institute, UNSW Sydney

  6. Dog owners say it was harder to train dogs during the pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Sep 2025 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS One

    This might be due to stress in the dogs’ home environment during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as fewer opportunities for social interaction during lockdowns. ... Interestingly, we found that Read more about Dog owners say it was harder to train dogs during the pandemic

    InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA

  7. Mum's breastmilk changes throughout the day, and it could impact a baby's body clock

    Publicly released: Fri 5 Sep 2025 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Nutrition

    The hormones and proteins involved in circadian signaling, however, may vary in breast milk concentration over 24 hours. ... as the maturing and stabilization of the infant’s circadian rhythm,” Read more about Mum's breastmilk changes throughout the day, and it could impact a baby's body clock

    InternationalRutgers University, USA

  8. Nasal vaccine offers new approach to fighting COVID-19: mouse study

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Sep 2025 at 1340 AEST, 1540 NZST

    Frontiers in Immunology

    System. Published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, the study tested a nasal vaccine made from the SARS-COV-2 spike protein combined with Pam2Cys, an immune-boosting compound developed at Read more about Nasal vaccine offers new approach to fighting COVID-19: mouse study

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

  9. Protein discovery gives new hope for longer COVID protection

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Sep 2025 at 0627 AEST, 0827 NZST

    Nature Communications

    A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines for COVID-19. ... new vaccines and treatments that offered protection across multiple strains Read more about Protein discovery gives new hope for longer COVID protection

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University

  10. An antihistamine nasal spray could help ward off COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Sep 2025 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Regular use of the antihistamine nasal spray Azelastine could reduce your chances of getting COVID-19, according to international research. ... Regularly testing the participants for COVID-19, the Read more about An antihistamine nasal spray could help ward off COVID-19

    InternationalSaarland University, Germany

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