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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. Sydney suburbs highly connected to neighbouring areas most affected by COVID

    Publicly released: Mon 21 Mar 2022 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

    Led by University of Sydney researcher Dr Shahadat Uddin and published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, the study examined the spread of COVID-19 outbreaks Read more about Sydney suburbs highly connected to neighbouring areas most affected by COVID

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  2. GP collaboration took pressure off hospitals during COVID-19 surge

    Publicly released: Mon 21 Mar 2022 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    The multi-dimensional constructed model, which included financial, social and mental health supports, resulted in more than 80 per cent of COVID-19 patients being treated successfully in their own Read more about GP collaboration took pressure off hospitals during COVID-19 surge

    Australia; VICNorth Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) ...

  3. Designing a Covid-19 lockdown

    Publicly released: Mon 21 Mar 2022 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand

    How might lockdowns might be best designed to both maximise compliance and stop the spread of the virus? ... NZ researchers asked 16 Covid-19 experts to rank lockdown features solely based on their Read more about Designing a Covid-19 lockdown

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  4. Victoria's postcode lottery of COVID-19 cases

    Publicly released: Mon 21 Mar 2022 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    SOCIOECONOMIC FACTORS POINT TO COVID-19 INFECTIONSTHE incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections was higher in Victorian postcodes with larger proportions of unemployed people, those without paid leave Read more about Victoria's postcode lottery of COVID-19 cases

    Australia; VICDeakin University | The University of Melbourne | Burnet Institute ...

  5. Two RATs instead of one can sniff out false positives

    Publicly released: Sat 19 Mar 2022 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    Taking a second rapid antigen test immediately after a positive result could reduce the amount of false COVID-19 positives, according to international researchers. ... The team looked at a US company Read more about Two RATs instead of one can sniff out false positives

    InternationalWeill Cornell Medicine, USA

  6. How common is myocarditis after an mRNA booster?

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Mar 2022 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    JAMA

    The majority of participants were aged 18-24, with previous studies showing men in that age bracket to be at a relatively higher risk than older male booster recipients and women. ... Nine participants, Read more about How common is myocarditis after an mRNA booster?

    InternationalIsrael Defense Forces, Israel

  7. One in three kids with disabilities have experienced violence in their lifetimes

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Mar 2022 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

    A linked comment from an Australian expert notes that there may have been an escalation in rates of violence against children with disability since the COVID-19 pandemic. ... an escalation in rates of Read more about One in three kids with disabilities have experienced violence in their lifetimes

    Australia; International; VIC; SAThe University of Melbourne | The University of Adelaide ...

  8. Negativity on social media rose dramatically in Australia at the start of the pandemic

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Mar 2022 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Nature Human Behaviour

    The COVID-19 pandemic and associated government policies have affected global health and economies, and this can be tracked using medical and financial data. ... Outbreaks of COVID-19 caused a rapid Read more about Negativity on social media rose dramatically in Australia at the start of the pandemic

    InternationalChinese Academy of Sciences, China

  9. Brain blood clots a much higher risk after COVID-19 than after an mRNA vaccine

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Mar 2022 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The researchers say six CVT cases were identified among just over 60,000 COVID-19 patients, and nine CVT cases were identified among 3 million people vaccinated with Pfizer or Moderna. ... The researchers Read more about Brain blood clots a much higher risk after COVID-19 than after an mRNA vaccine

    InternationalNational Neuroscience Institute, Singapore

  10. mRNA vaccines safe for people with impaired immunity

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Mar 2022 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    Frontiers in Oncology

    The Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 appear to be well tolerated by people who are immunocompromised, such as cancer patients. ... Our ongoing safety monitoring of the Covid-19 vaccine Read more about mRNA vaccines safe for people with impaired immunity

    InternationalSan Raffaele Scientific Institute (IRCCS), Italy; see paper for full list of author affiliations

  11. Mother to baby transmission of COVID-19 is rare

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Mar 2022 at 1114 AEDT, 1314 NZDT

    The BMJ

    to mothers with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for covid-19 infection) also test positive around the time of birth, finds an analysis of the latest evidence published by The ... As such, they conclude: Read more about Mother to baby transmission of COVID-19 is rare

    InternationalUniversity of Birmingham, UK

  12. No increased risk of rare neurological events after COVID-19 vaccination

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Mar 2022 at 1057 AEDT, 1257 NZDT

    The BMJ

    To address this, researchers set out to study the association between covid-19 vaccines, infection with SARS-CoV-2 (the virus responsible for covid-19), and risk of immune mediated neurological Read more about No increased risk of rare neurological events after COVID-19 vaccination

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK

  13. Mild COVID-19 may put you at a higher risk of developing diabetes

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Mar 2022 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    Diabetologia

    They found that in the COVID-19 group there were 15. 8 new cases of type 2 diabetes per 1000 people per year, compared to 12. ... During an average follow-up of 119 days for COVID-19 and 161 days for AURI, Read more about Mild COVID-19 may put you at a higher risk of developing diabetes

    InternationalHeinrich Heine University, Germany

  14. Fourth dose of the Pfizer vaccine may have only marginal benefits for the young and healthy

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Mar 2022 at 0959 AEDT, 1159 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    A fourth dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can restore antibody levels to the peak seen after the third booster dose, but not boost them any further, according to research ... doses. The authors say a Read more about Fourth dose of the Pfizer vaccine may have only marginal benefits for the young and healthy

    InternationalSheba Medical Center Tel Hashomer, Israel

  15. Staying alive, Arabian oryx style: Antelope, a Gulf region cultural icon, gets another chance at survival

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Mar 2022 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Royal Society Open Science

    It has even become a national icon in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. ... Biobanking a cultural iconTogether with his colleagues, Associate Professor Gongora is working with the Al Read more about Staying alive, Arabian oryx style: Antelope, a Gulf region cultural icon, gets another chance at survival

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

  16. How does a battle with COVID-19 impact mental health down the track?

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Mar 2022 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Public Health

    Self-reports of confirmed positive antibody or PCR-tests for SARS-CoV-2 infection served as an indicator of a COVID-19 diagnosis. ... The analysis finds a clear reduction of some mental health symptoms Read more about How does a battle with COVID-19 impact mental health down the track?

    InternationalUniversity of Iceland, Iceland

  17. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are best for passing on antibodies through breastmilk

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Mar 2022 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are best for passing COVID-19 antibodies on through breastmilk, according to international research. ... What The Study Did: The antibody response in human milk was Read more about COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are best for passing on antibodies through breastmilk

    InternationalAmsterdam UMC, The Netherlands

  18. Global COVID-19 deaths may be 3 times higher than official records

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Mar 2022 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet

    18. 2 million people may have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in its first two years, according to international modellers. ... 2 million people may have died because of the COVID-19 pandemic by Read more about Global COVID-19 deaths may be 3 times higher than official records

    International; QLDThe University of Queensland | Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, USA

  19. EXPERT REACTION: Marking two years since the pandemic became official

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Mar 2022 at 0916 AEDT, 1116 NZDT

    Science

    This month marks two years since the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus was declared a global pandemic by the WHO. ... One review describes how each of the vaccines and treatments approved to date were built Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Marking two years since the pandemic became official

    New Zealand; InternationalSee papers for author affiliations

  20. Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness differs for different types of cancer patients

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Mar 2022 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Oncology

    While some types of cancer patients develop strong antibodies from the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, those who have recently received some treatments for blood cancers see a much smaller response, Read more about Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness differs for different types of cancer patients

    InternationalMoffitt Cancer Center, USA

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