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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 effective are the current COVID-19 vaccines as the virus continues to evolve?

    Publicly released: Fri 31 May 2024 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The COVID-19 vaccines currently available in Australia are still effective, especially against hospitalisation and death, but their effectiveness has dropped as new variants come through, according Read more about How effective are the current COVID-19 vaccines as the virus continues to evolve?

    InternationalUniversity of North Carolina, USA

  2. Portable pathology passes the test

    Publicly released: Thu 30 May 2024 at 1023 AEST | 1223 NZST

    Diagnostics

    Flinders University researchers tested the quality of on-site pathology testing, or Point-of-Care-Testing (POCT), for molecular-based, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Read more about Portable pathology passes the test

    Australia; NSW; SAFlinders University|The University of New South Wales...

  3. Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter

    Publicly released: Tue 28 May 2024 at 1900 AEST | 2100 NZST

    Nature Food

    Product-specific GHGe values were estimated primarily on the basis of ingredient life cycles using the cradle-to-farm gate system and the Ecoinvent 3. ... and awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its Read more about Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter

    Australia; NSW; VICGeorge Institute for Global Health|Deakin University...

  4. Deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine

    Publicly released: Tue 28 May 2024 at 1326 AEST | 1526 NZST

    npj Viruses

    The more a virus mutates and the more it deviates from established vaccine targets, the less optimal the vaccine responses are likely to be. ... This is why COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are Read more about Deadly Australian Japanese Encephalitis Virus strain prompts push for new vaccine

    Australia; QLDQIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

  5. Urgent action on superbugs could save 750,000 lives a year

    Publicly released: Fri 24 May 2024 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

    The Lancet

    However, antimicrobial resistance is on the rise - accelerated by inappropriate use of antibiotics during the COVID-19 pandemic - threatening the backbone of modern medicine and already leading to Read more about Urgent action on superbugs could save 750,000 lives a year

    InternationalOne Health Trust, India

  6. One in 10 children in the US has a current ADHD diagnosis

    Publicly released: Thu 23 May 2024 at 1401 AEST | 1601 NZST

    Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology

    The researchers say the increase in diagnoses is likely a result of increased awareness of different symptoms, especially in girls and ethnic minorities, as well as COVID-19 lockdowns potentially Read more about One in 10 children in the US has a current ADHD diagnosis

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  7. EXPERT REACTION: Bird flu (H7N3) detected at Victorian poultry farm

    Publicly released: Wed 22 May 2024 at 1635 AEST | 1835 NZST

    Testing has revealed the strain to be H7N3. Agriculture Victoria says the property has been placed into quarantine and Agriculture Victoria staff are on the ground to support the business and Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Bird flu (H7N3) detected at Victorian poultry farm

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; TAS; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  8. Key to more effective vaccines revealed

    Publicly released: Wed 22 May 2024 at 1100 AEST | 1300 NZST

    Immunology & Cell Biology

    Delta inulin, an adjuvant, has long been recognised for its ability to boost immune responses against a range of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis and hepatitis B. Read more about Key to more effective vaccines revealed

    Australia; NSW; QLDCentenary Institute|The University of Sydney|Griffith University

  9. New directions in urban and regional housing planning and development

    Publicly released: Tue 21 May 2024 at 1250 AEST | 1450 NZST

    Applied Geography

    hinterland, more remote areas and a significant overall price rise for more affordable houses in rural towns during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Using Inclusive Research Methods and the Housing Pathways Read more about New directions in urban and regional housing planning and development

    Australia; International; NSW; SAFlinders University

  10. The tentacles of retracted science reach deep into social media. A simple button could change that.

    Publicly released: Mon 20 May 2024 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

    Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction

    During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, myths around the efficacy and safety of vaccines abounded. ... During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, myths around the efficacy and safety of vaccines Read more about The tentacles of retracted science reach deep into social media. A simple button could change that.

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  11. Link between COVID-19 vaccine complication and rare ‘common cold’ blood disease

    Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2024 at 0700 AEST | 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, VITT emerged as a new disease following adenovirus vector-based vaccines – notably the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, used in Australia. ... At the height of Read more about Link between COVID-19 vaccine complication and rare ‘common cold’ blood disease

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  12. People hospitalised with COVID-19 may have a higher risk of death than those hospitalized with the flu

    Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2024 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA

    The study looked at data from all 50 states of over 11,000 people admitted to hospital with a diagnosis of either COVID-19 or flu between October 2023 and March ... hospitalized for COVID-19 was greater Read more about People hospitalised with COVID-19 may have a higher risk of death than those hospitalized with the flu

    International

  13. More Australians spent time in hospital in 2022-2023 than previous years

    Publicly released: Thu 16 May 2024 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    2). This reflects the volatility of hospital activity, including decreases in hospital activity and disruptions to staffing availability, across many states and territories in recent years due to the Read more about More Australians spent time in hospital in 2022-2023 than previous years

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  14. The spread of misinformation varies by topic and by country

    Publicly released: Thu 9 May 2024 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    The team looked at news activity on Twitter (now X) in France, Germany, Italy, and the UK between 2019 and 2021, including a focus on news about Brexit, coronavirus, and COVID ... Researchers analyzed Read more about The spread of misinformation varies by topic and by country

    InternationalUniversity of Venice, Italy

  15. How did the early COVID-19 pandemic impact birth outcomes in Australia?

    Publicly released: Wed 8 May 2024 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    Mums and bubs saw some positive outcomes during the early years of the COVID-19 pandemicCONTENT WARNING: This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to Read more about How did the early COVID-19 pandemic impact birth outcomes in Australia?

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  16. Long lives and sudden deaths: The stark differences between the health of men and women globally

    Publicly released: Thu 2 May 2024 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Public Health

    The timing is right for this study and call to action—not only because of where the evidence is now, but because COVID-19 has starkly reminded us that sex differences ... 1] The 20 leading causes of Read more about Long lives and sudden deaths: The stark differences between the health of men and women globally

    InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA

  17. Negativity about vaccines surged on X (formerly Twitter) after COVID-19 jabs became available

    Publicly released: Sun 28 Apr 2024 at 0801 AEST | 1001 NZST

    ESCMID Global Congress 2024

    Moreover, vaccines can prevent complications from diseases for which we have limited treatment options, such as influenza and COVID-19, but there has been growing opposition to their use in recent Read more about Negativity about vaccines surged on X (formerly Twitter) after COVID-19 jabs became available

    InternationalStanford University School of Medicine, USA

  18. Cervical cancer vaccine roll out effective but huge variations in global coverage exist

    Publicly released: Sun 28 Apr 2024 at 0801 AEST | 1001 NZST

    ESCMID Global Congress

    also helped protect men from HPV disease (herd immunity), as reduces circulating virus in the community and this was further increased when boys were included. ... events such as wars and the COVID-19 Read more about Cervical cancer vaccine roll out effective but huge variations in global coverage exist

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne

  19. The pressures of COVID-19 science communication

    Publicly released: Fri 26 Apr 2024 at 1122 AEST | 1322 NZST

    ESCMID Global Congress

    NZ microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles will talk at a global conference about her science communication during the Covid-19 pandemic, the subsequent harassment she faced, and what is now being done to Read more about The pressures of COVID-19 science communication

    New ZealandUniversity of Auckland

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