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. Altered brain connection found in people with ME/CFS and Long COVID

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Jan 2026 at 1145 AEDT, 1345 NZDT

    The Journal of Translational Medicine

    The research supported what many people with ME/CFS and Long COVID experience which was that cognitive effort was not just tiring but could have real neurological impacts, and adequate rest Read more about Altered brain connection found in people with ME/CFS and Long COVID

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

  2. Cracking the code of Long COVID

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Jan 2026 at 0955 AEDT, 1155 NZDT

    The team was among the first in the world to describe long-term immune dysregulation following SARS-CoV-2 infection, revealing that abnormalities can continue well beyond six months for some Read more about Cracking the code of Long COVID

    Australia; SASouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) ...

  3. If you're addicted to binge watching TV, you may be more likely to be lonely

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Jan 2026 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS One

    Of the participants, 334 (61%) met the criteria for binge-watching addiction, and the researchers found that the more these addicts binged TV, the lonelier they felt. ... COVID-19 drove many people Read more about If you're addicted to binge watching TV, you may be more likely to be lonely

    InternationalHuangshan University, China

  4. How have US abortion bans impacted a woman's risk of pregnancy-related death?

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Jan 2026 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    Over the time period, the researchers say there were just under 15 million births and about 3. ... 6 million abortions. After removing non-specific and COVID-19 related deaths, the researchers say there Read more about How have US abortion bans impacted a woman's risk of pregnancy-related death?

    InternationalUniversity of Maryland, USA

  5. At-home blood oxygen monitoring devices less accurate on people with darker skin

    Publicly released: Thu 15 Jan 2026 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    To address this, researchers set out to test the measurement and diagnostic accuracy of five fingertip pulse oximeters provided by the NHS for use at home in the NHS England COVID ... And the authors Read more about At-home blood oxygen monitoring devices less accurate on people with darker skin

    InternationalUniversity of Plymouth (UK) - research paper, University of Colorado (USA) - editorial

  6. How did attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines change over time?

    Publicly released: Tue 13 Jan 2026 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet

    1 million people in England between January 2021 and March 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic, published in The Lancet. ... and concluded, “whereas these data reflect the extraordinary setting of SARS-CoV Read more about How did attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines change over time?

    InternationalImperial College London, UK

  7. Flu and whooping cough vaccines in pregnancy help keep babies out of hospital

    Publicly released: Fri 9 Jan 2026 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The team used health records to identify 53,448 mothers who received the Tdap combined vaccine (for whooping cough / diphtheria / tetanus) during pregnancy, and 5,347 who received a flu shot Read more about Flu and whooping cough vaccines in pregnancy help keep babies out of hospital

    InternationalUniversity of Milano-Bicocca Mila, Italy

  8. Hidden heartache of losing an animal companion

    Publicly released: Wed 7 Jan 2026 at 1549 AEDT, 1749 NZDT

    Death Studies

    The emotional toll of losing a beloved pet during the COVID-19 pandemic has been revealed in an international study, revealing that grief for animals is often profound, enduring and still ... Hidden Read more about Hidden heartache of losing an animal companion

    Australia; SAFlinders University | Loughborough University

  9. AI in primary care: experts warn of safety risks as tech outpaces regulation

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Dec 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Primary Care

    GPs and patients turning to AI but evidence lags behindPrimary care is under strain worldwide, from workforce shortages to clinician burnout and rising healthcare complexity, all worsened by the COVID Read more about AI in primary care: experts warn of safety risks as tech outpaces regulation

    Australia; International; NSWThe University of Sydney | The University of New South Wales

  10. COVID-19 leaves a lasting mark on the human brain

    Publicly released: Tue 16 Dec 2025 at 0931 AEDT, 1131 NZDT

    Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - Health

    Researchers from Griffith University’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Disease (NCNED) used advanced MRI techniques to ascertain the neurological implications of COVID-19 compared Read more about COVID-19 leaves a lasting mark on the human brain

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

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