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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. From Spanish flu to today: how immune cells keep up with a changing virus

    Publicly released: Mon 10 Feb 2025 at 1719 AEDT, 1919 NZDT

    Science Immunology

    We tested how people’s T cells respond to a specific part of the influenza virus that changes frequently. ... SARS-CoV-2. Read more about From Spanish flu to today: how immune cells keep up with a changing virus

    Australia; InternationalThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity ...

  2. When life gives you lemons, 'lemonading' may help you deal with adversity

    Publicly released: Mon 10 Feb 2025 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    Frontiers in Psychology

    research. The scientists surveyed 503 Americans about their behaviour and feelings during February 2021, when the second COVID-19 wave had hit the USA and early vaccine rollouts had begun. Read more about When life gives you lemons, 'lemonading' may help you deal with adversity

    InternationalOregon State University, USA

  3. COVID-19 increases kids' risk of gut problems once symptoms die down

    Publicly released: Sat 8 Feb 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The team looked at data on more than 1. 5 million US children and found kids with COVID-19 were 25% more likely to experience GI tract symptoms than kids who ... The incidence of GI tract problems was 8. Read more about COVID-19 increases kids' risk of gut problems once symptoms die down

    InternationalUniversity of Pennsylvania, USA

  4. We're happiest in the morning and most depressed at midnight

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

    BMJ Mental Health

    They analysed data from the University College London COVID-19 Social Study, which began in March 2020, and involved regular monitoring until November 2021, and then additional monitoring up to March Read more about We're happiest in the morning and most depressed at midnight

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK

  5. New tool can detect fast-spreading SARS-COV-2 variants before they take off

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Jan 2025 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    Among thousands of SARS-CoV-2 mutations, we identified a small number that increase the virus’ ability to spread,” said Professor Matthew McKay, a Laboratory Head at the Doherty Institute and Read more about New tool can detect fast-spreading SARS-COV-2 variants before they take off

    Australia; International; VICThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity ...

  6. More general practices closing their books in Aotearoa

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

    Journal of Primary Health Care

    The number and proportion of NZ general practices not enrolling new patients has increased between 2022 and 2024, despite fewer COVID-19 pressures. ... They say this is "somewhat surprising" given the Read more about More general practices closing their books in Aotearoa

    New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington

  7. Australian Academy of Science welcomes new Chief Scientist Professor Tony Haymet

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Jan 2025 at 0906 AEDT, 1106 NZDT

    We look forward to continuing the unique and longstanding relationship between the Chief Scientist and Australia’s learned academies given our shared remit of providing independent scientific Read more about Australian Academy of Science welcomes new Chief Scientist Professor Tony Haymet

    AustraliaAustralian Academy of Science

  8. COVID-19 likely more severe and more deadly than flu or RSV

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Jan 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    US researchers say COVID-19 is likely to be more severe and more deadly than flu or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). ... Severity and Long-Term Mortality of COVID-19, Influenza, and RSVAbout The Study: Read more about COVID-19 likely more severe and more deadly than flu or RSV

    InternationalVeterans Affairs Portland Health Care System, USA

  9. 2 in 3 people with Long COVID likely still have their symptoms in the 2nd year after infection

    Publicly released: Fri 24 Jan 2025 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVIDResearchers following nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome found few changes to their symptoms in the second year Read more about 2 in 3 people with Long COVID likely still have their symptoms in the 2nd year after infection

    InternationalUlm University, Germany

  10. Women may be more likely than men to get long COVID

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jan 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    45 times that of men. The findings suggest patients' sex, age and other factors should be taken into account when assessing their risk of long COVID, the authors conclude. ... These findings highlight the Read more about Women may be more likely than men to get long COVID

    InternationalUniversity of Texas Health Science Center, USA

  11. EXPERT REACTION: How will Trump's decisions affect the world?

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Jan 2025 at 1515 AEDT, 1715 NZDT

    US President Donald Trump has signed a number of executive orders in his first days back in office, including leaving the World Health Organization (WHO), withdrawing the US from the Paris Read more about EXPERT REACTION: How will Trump's decisions affect the world?

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

  12. EXPERT REACTION: Trust in scientists comparatively high in Aotearoa and Australia

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Jan 2025 at 2100 AEDT, 2300 NZDT

    Nature Human Behaviour

    88, placing the country 9th overall and behind Australia placed 5th with a 3. ... This is the largest global study conducted on trust in science since the Covid-19 Pandemic,” says co-author Gina Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Trust in scientists comparatively high in Aotearoa and Australia

    Australia; New Zealand; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; ACTMacquarie University | The University of Western Australia ...

  13. Rise in 'natural' contraceptive strategies among women seeking abortions

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jan 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health

    The use of hormonal methods fell from just under 19% in 2018 to just over 11% in 2023. ... The shift in preference towards [fertility awareness methods] is coupled with reported increases in difficulty in Read more about Rise in 'natural' contraceptive strategies among women seeking abortions

    InternationalPublic Health, NHS Forth Valley, UK

  14. Learning opportunities lost: COVID-19's impact on healthcare education

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jan 2025 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences

    Online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic left many radiography and radiation therapy students unready to enter the workforce, a nation-wide survey of clinical educators has found. ... The study was Read more about Learning opportunities lost: COVID-19's impact on healthcare education

    AustraliaAustralian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT)

  15. Why older women are embracing the open road

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jan 2025 at 0854 AEDT, 1054 NZDT

    Journal of Women & Aging

    The road isn’t always smooth. Travellers can face a range of challenges, including vehicle breakdowns, intermittent communications, illnesses and injuries, and the isolation of remote areas. Read more about Why older women are embracing the open road

    Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)

  16. How are kids faring after a dangerous COVID-19 related illness?

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jan 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare, life-threatening illness that can occur after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. ... The researchers looked into the Read more about How are kids faring after a dangerous COVID-19 related illness?

    InternationalUniversity of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital, USA

  17. New genetic biocontrol offers hope against disease-carrying mosquitoes and agricultural pests

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Jan 2025 at 2100 AEDT, 2300 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    Described today in Nature Communications, the technique developed by researchers in Applied BioSciences and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology at Macquarie University is a new approach Read more about New genetic biocontrol offers hope against disease-carrying mosquitoes and agricultural pests

    Australia; NSWMacquarie University

  18. EXPERT REACTION: Should we be worried about HMPV?

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Jan 2025 at 1618 AEDT, 1818 NZDT

    Below, Australian experts respond to questions about whether we should be worried about the virus. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Should we be worried about HMPV?

    Australia; VIC; SA; WA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  19. ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Dec 2024 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Addiction

    Those given the ADHD medication also had higher self-reported rates of treatment effectiveness (2. ... the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; TASThe University of New South Wales | National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) ...

  20. A growth mindset could help maintain mental health in tough times

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Dec 2024 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Mental Health

    study during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The researchers say a growth mindset was associated with lower levels of depression and higher levels of wellbeing and adjustment to the change of routine during Read more about A growth mindset could help maintain mental health in tough times

    InternationalUniversity of California, USA

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