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. 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

  2. New mums still falling through the cracks – and paying with their hearts

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

    The Lancet

    Ms McKerrell, who participated in the BP2 study, said she faced the same barriers identified by the research: fatigue, being the sole carer for her daughter and COVID-19 restrictions that ... Between 2019 Read more about New mums still falling through the cracks – and paying with their hearts

    Australia; NSWGeorge Institute for Global Health

  3. Warning on hidden climate change disease threat

    Publicly released: Mon 9 Feb 2026 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health

    Leptospirosis is a notifiable disease. Symptoms in humans resemble influenza and COVID-19, so many cases remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed. ... We need more comprehensive monitoring, greater public Read more about Warning on hidden climate change disease threat

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDThe University of New England | James Cook University ...

  4. The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are still offering high protection against severe complications

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Feb 2026 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The 2024-2025 updated versions of the Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines are still offering high protection against requiring mechanical ventilation or dying from the virus, according to Read more about The 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccines are still offering high protection against severe complications

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  5. RNA molecule discovery could lead to potential new breast cancer therapy

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Feb 2026 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Molecular Cancer

    The researchers are grateful for the funding support that has advanced this work, including from the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia and the National Health and Medical Research Council Read more about RNA molecule discovery could lead to potential new breast cancer therapy

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAQIMR Berghofer | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ...

  6. 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

  7. 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) ...

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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