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. Silver tourism an avenue for industry growth

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Feb 2024 at 1706 AEDT | 1906 NZDT

    Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management

    COVID-19 highlighted the health value of tourism in public health beyond lifestyle and economic factors. ... Thus, deeper reflection and exploration of the role of travel therapy in healthy aging is Read more about Silver tourism an avenue for industry growth

    Australia; WAEdith Cowan University|Curtin University

  2. Targeting inflammatory protein could help treat severe asthma

    Publicly released: Mon 26 Feb 2024 at 0920 AEDT | 1120 NZDT

    Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology

    They believe that a human therapeutic antibody called trabikihart could be the key to effectively blocking the inflammation and scarring. ... The findings, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Read more about Targeting inflammatory protein could help treat severe asthma

    AustraliaUniversity of South Australia|RMIT University|The University of Adelaide...

  3. Aussies are using social media to normalise some of our problematic drinking behaviours

    Publicly released: Sat 24 Feb 2024 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    The team used data from a social media analytics platform to analyse how much Aussies talk about drinking on social media, and what we're saying. ... COVID-19 lockdowns, sporting events and advertisements Read more about Aussies are using social media to normalise some of our problematic drinking behaviours

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Big data detects COVID-19 vaccine safety signals

    Publicly released: Fri 23 Feb 2024 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    Vaccine

    A new signal for acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (inflammation and swelling in the brain and spinal cord) was also detected, warranting further investigation. ... The study, using a dataset involving Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Big data detects COVID-19 vaccine safety signals

    Australia; NSW; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of Sydney...

  5. Long Covid brain fog may be due to a failure of your brain's defences against your blood

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Feb 2024 at 2100 AEDT | 2300 NZDT

    Nature Neuroscience

    They used brain imaging techniques to look at the barrier in patients with Long Covid brain fog and analysed blood cells, revealing potential problems with normal blood clotting and a reduced Read more about Long Covid brain fog may be due to a failure of your brain's defences against your blood

    InternationalSt James’s Hospital, Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

  6. High blood pressure still biggest killer of Australians

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Feb 2024 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    1 With the data showing an initial improvement but no subsequent reduction during the past decade, there is a need for renewed attention and investment. ... groups, exceeding 60% and increasing steeply Read more about High blood pressure still biggest killer of Australians

    Australia; NSW; VIC; WAGeorge Institute for Global Health|The University of New South Wales...

  7. Youth community spaces help make cities mental health friendly

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Feb 2024 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    Part of the survey was done during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the authors suggest the crisis showed how losing community space further isolated people and led to worse mental health. ... The data suggest Read more about Youth community spaces help make cities mental health friendly

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; VICThe University of Melbourne|Orygen|Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA

  8. Examining the medical mystery of a child hepatitis outbreak

    Publicly released: Wed 21 Feb 2024 at 0901 AEDT | 1101 NZDT

    Journal of Infection

    In some patient samples, SARS-CoV-2 was detected. The timing of the outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic potentially also had a role. ... Professor Eslick was in constant contact with both the US-based Read more about Examining the medical mystery of a child hepatitis outbreak

    Australia; International; NSWThe University of Sydney

  9. Most people's conspiracy beliefs stay the same

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Feb 2024 at 1138 AEDT | 1338 NZDT

    Scientific Reports

    government insiders’ , the rollout of 5G telecommunications technology, chemtrails and the 2020 US Presidential election. ... Overall, however, the percentages of converts and apostates were offset, Read more about Most people's conspiracy beliefs stay the same

    Australia; New Zealand; VICMassey University|Deakin University|University of Otago...

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