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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. How did Covid tracing tech fare in NZ?

    Publicly released: Fri 7 Nov 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Public health and tech experts have looked back at how well three digital contact tracing technologies worked in NZ during the Covid-19 pandemic, finding online self-service surveys to be Read more about How did Covid tracing tech fare in NZ?

    New ZealandKoi Tū: the Centre for Informed Futures | University of Canterbury ...

  2. “The doors keep closing everywhere” - researchers look at accessing healthcare with long Covid

    Publicly released: Thu 6 Nov 2025 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS One

    Covid-19 may no longer be considered a public health emergency, but long Covid presents an ongoing and complex challenge for those affected. ... A lack of action risks increasing the health and economic Read more about “The doors keep closing everywhere” - researchers look at accessing healthcare with long Covid

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  3. What puts a parent at a higher risk of burnout?

    Publicly released: Thu 6 Nov 2025 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS One

    The team gave 440 Polish parents during the COVID-19 pandemic period three questionnaires aimed to measure their burnout, their ability to identify and describe their emotions, and their attachment Read more about What puts a parent at a higher risk of burnout?

    InternationalThe Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw, Poland

  4. Time to act to improve the air we share indoors

    Publicly released: Thu 6 Nov 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Professor Morawska said every drop of water we drink from the tap and the food that we eat are both highly regulated, yet indoor air is not regulated at all. ... Illnesses such as colds, flu, and COVID-19 Read more about Time to act to improve the air we share indoors

    AustraliaAustralian Academy of Science

  5. EXPERT REACTION: Covid vaccine linked to smaller risk of heart problems in children than Covid infection

    Publicly released: Wed 5 Nov 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

    In the six months after Covid-19 infection, children have a higher risk of developing rare and serious heart inflammation, but the Covid vaccine does not have the same effect, according ... They say the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Covid vaccine linked to smaller risk of heart problems in children than Covid infection

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLDBritish Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

  6. Australia's public health spending is coming down to pre-pandemic levels

    Publicly released: Wed 5 Nov 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    which found this decrease brought spending back in line with trends from before the COVID-19 pandemic. ... from 2019–20, mainly driven by government spending on the COVID-19 response. Read more about Australia's public health spending is coming down to pre-pandemic levels

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  7. Celebrating the 26th Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

    Publicly released: Mon 3 Nov 2025 at 2131 AEDT, 2331 NZDT

    These outcomes have guided drug development for malaria and vaccine policies for COVID-19 and mpox. ... I congratulate and thank Professor Morawska for her incredible work over many years which influenced Read more about Celebrating the 26th Prime Minister's Prizes for Science

    AustraliaPrime Minister of Australia and Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science

  8. Serious mental illnesses linked to higher long COVID risk

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Oct 2025 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    People with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or recurrent major depressive disorder face a higher risk of prolonged COVID-19 symptoms after getting the virus, according to international research. Read more about Serious mental illnesses linked to higher long COVID risk

    InternationalWeill Cornell Medicine, USA

  9. Simple saliva test could revolutionise heart failure detection

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Oct 2025 at 1346 AEDT, 1546 NZDT

    Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X

    This synthetic biology approach is faster and cheaper than traditional methods, and the same technique can be used to detect different diseases by simply changing the target biomarker. ... Co author Dr Read more about Simple saliva test could revolutionise heart failure detection

    Australia; QLDARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology (CoESB) ...

  10. Cancer still the disease costing Australia the most

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Oct 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    3% on a per person basis. This can be attributed to modest health spending growth and a sharp rise in population following the COVID-19 pandemic. ... 5% to $89. 1 billion, mainly due to lower government Read more about Cancer still the disease costing Australia the most

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  11. How are the newest crop of COVID-19 vaccines holding up?

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Oct 2025 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Updated formulas for the Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines appear to have similar effectiveness against the variants circulating in late 2024-early 2025, according to US research. Read more about How are the newest crop of COVID-19 vaccines holding up?

    InternationalNebraska Department of Health and Human Services, USA, University of North Carolina, USA

  12. EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 vaccine may help people with cancer fight their disease

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Oct 2025 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    Nature

    Patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine within 100 days of starting immunotherapy drugs lived significantly longer than those who did not get the ... 6 months to 37. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 vaccine may help people with cancer fight their disease

    InternationalThe University of TexasMD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

  13. Colchicine doesn't seem to help with long COVID

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Oct 2025 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Colchicine is not an effective treatment for long COVID, according to Aussie and international research which says we need to explore other therapies. ... These findings underscore the need to explore Read more about Colchicine doesn't seem to help with long COVID

    Australia; International; NSWGeorge Institute for Global Health | The University of New South Wales

  14. mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during early pregnancy

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Oct 2025 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The authors say their findings align with previous research and further reinforce the safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy. ... First-Trimester mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination and Risk of Major Read more about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are safe during early pregnancy

    InternationalFrench National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM), France

  15. Over a million Aussie households experiencing housing stress

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Oct 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    4% in June 2025. ‘After the largest monthly fall on record in employment in April 2020 during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia’s labour force has rebounded, with ... COVID-19 pandemic (25% Read more about Over a million Aussie households experiencing housing stress

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  16. Australia’s first national report on indoor air quality reveals urgent need for action

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Oct 2025 at 1112 AEDT, 1312 NZDT

    Professor Morawska, who was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people for her work on airborne transmission of COVID-19, leads the THRIVE Centre and is an Australian ... We need Read more about Australia’s first national report on indoor air quality reveals urgent need for action

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  17. COVID-19 causes changes in sperm that lead to increased anxiety in mice offspring

    Publicly released: Sat 11 Oct 2025 at 2000 AEDT, 2200 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    A Florey study in mice has found that offspring conceived after a father has been infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and developed COVID-19 symptoms have higher levels of ... While more research is needed, Read more about COVID-19 causes changes in sperm that lead to increased anxiety in mice offspring

    Australia; VICFlorey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

  18. Do air purifiers in classrooms help kids avoid a lurgy?

    Publicly released: Sat 11 Oct 2025 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    US and Korean researchers say high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers in our kids' classrooms do not actually reduce how many viruses they are exposed to. ... The researchers looked at the Read more about Do air purifiers in classrooms help kids avoid a lurgy?

    InternationalBoston Children’s Hospital, USA

  19. Kids may be more likely to develop long COVID after a second infection

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Oct 2025 at 0830 AEST, 1130 NZDT

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    Researchers compared health outcomes following children’s first and second documented COVID-19 infections to isolate the risks associated with reinfection. ... They say the study’s findings reinforce Read more about Kids may be more likely to develop long COVID after a second infection

    InternationalUniversity of Pennsylvania, USA

  20. Popular type of yoga linked to higher rates of falls among older Australians

    Publicly released: Tue 30 Sep 2025 at 1616 AEST, 1916 NZDT

    Lancet Healthy Longevity

    Carrying out the studyThe research team recruited 700 people aged 60 and over who did not currently practise yoga. ... to run the classes in person but, because the study took place during COVID-19, we Read more about Popular type of yoga linked to higher rates of falls among older Australians

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

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