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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. Cancer immunotherapy treatment can reverse HIV latency

    Publicly released: Thu 27 Jan 2022 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    Science Translational Medicine

    and co-lead of this latest clinical trial - and her team, found the PD1 exhaustion markers allow the virus to go into hiding. ... the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about Cancer immunotherapy treatment can reverse HIV latency

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne | The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

  2. COVID tests well tolerated by Aussie school kids

    Publicly released: Thu 27 Jan 2022 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    BMJ Open

    A study conducted across 40 Western Australian schools has found that COVID testing using a combined nose and throat swab was well tolerated by kids as young as four, with 71 ... The study found that Read more about COVID tests well tolerated by Aussie school kids

    Australia; WATelethon Kids Institute | Edith Cowan University | The University of Western Australia ...

  3. Your gut bugs may determine whether you get long COVID

    Publicly released: Wed 26 Jan 2022 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    GUT

    of the gut microbiome may be linked to a person’s risk of developing ‘long COVID’ many months after initial infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 ... And they conclude: “In Read more about Your gut bugs may determine whether you get long COVID

    InternationalThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, China

  4. COVID-19 hospitalisation linked to greater risk of later readmission or death

    Publicly released: Wed 26 Jan 2022 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    PLOS Medicine

    A large study in the UK found that, compared to the general population, people who had been hospitalised for COVID-19 - and survived for at least one week after discharge - were ... England found that, Read more about COVID-19 hospitalisation linked to greater risk of later readmission or death

    InternationalLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK

  5. Can we predict who will get long COVID?

    Publicly released: Wed 26 Jan 2022 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    Acute SARS-CoV-2 infection can affect many organs and even after clearance of the infection, symptoms can persist long term. ... 53. 9% of mild and 82. 2% of severe COVID-19 cases developed PACS, defined Read more about Can we predict who will get long COVID?

    InternationalUniversity of Zurich, Switzerland

  6. Myocarditis rare but possible following mRNA COVID vaccine

    Publicly released: Wed 26 Jan 2022 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA

    Myocarditis - inflammation of the heart muscle - is a rare but serious adverse event that can occur after receiving an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine, according to international researchers who looked Read more about Myocarditis rare but possible following mRNA COVID vaccine

    InternationalUS Centers forDisease Control and Prevention, USA

  7. Prioritise children’s wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

    Publicly released: Tue 25 Jan 2022 at 1538 AEDT, 1738 NZDT

    UniSA’s Professor Marjory Ebbeck says while COVID-19 remains prominent in media and everyday discussions, helping children think positively about their new school year will be important for their Read more about Prioritise children’s wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  8. How COVID-19 patients in ICU are tracking, one year on

    Publicly released: Tue 25 Jan 2022 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    JAMA

    Three in four COVID-19 patients who survived after being admitted to an intensive care unit are still experiencing physical symptoms one year on, according to a Dutch study. ... Researchers followed up Read more about How COVID-19 patients in ICU are tracking, one year on

    InternationalRadboud Institute for Health Sciences, Netherlands

  9. Wait times for elective surgery increasing during the pandemic in Australia

    Publicly released: Tue 25 Jan 2022 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    While more Australians were admitted to hospital for elective surgery in the financial year 2020-2021 than 2019-2020, people are still waiting longer for their surgeries as COVID-19 continues Read more about Wait times for elective surgery increasing during the pandemic in Australia

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  10. Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

    Publicly released: Mon 24 Jan 2022 at 1111 AEDT, 1311 NZDT

    With the uncertainties surrounding schools amid COVID-19, a consistent sleep routine can help managing stress and anxiety. ... in the eveningKeep the bedroom dark, cool and quietGet kids involved in Read more about Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  11. Indirect impacts of COVID-19 pandemic take significant toll on children

    Publicly released: Mon 24 Jan 2022 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    found the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children were either repeated or extended from previous pandemics, epidemics and natural disasters and were exacerbated by a lack of health Read more about Indirect impacts of COVID-19 pandemic take significant toll on children

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | The University of Melbourne

  12. Medical billing mistakes due to flawed system

    Publicly released: Sat 22 Jan 2022 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Continual changes due to Covid-19, such as those around telehealth, also add to the confusion. ... Compliance has become almost impossible for doctors, and the system needs urgent reform. Read more about Medical billing mistakes due to flawed system

    Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) | The University of New South Wales ...

  13. ‘Negativity bias' could make depressed people more vulnerable to misinformation

    Publicly released: Sat 22 Jan 2022 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    Follow-up questionnaires found that people who reported moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms in the first survey were more likely to have more misinformed beliefs after one and two months. Read more about ‘Negativity bias' could make depressed people more vulnerable to misinformation

    InternationalHarvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Rutgers University

  14. Shhhhh - not talking and wearing a mask may help you avoid COVID-19 on your next flight

    Publicly released: Fri 21 Jan 2022 at 1230 AEDT, 1430 NZDT

    Indoor Air

    Researchers simulate SARS-COV-2 transmission and infection on airline flights A study published in Indoor Air simulated the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, on ... When Read more about Shhhhh - not talking and wearing a mask may help you avoid COVID-19 on your next flight

    InternationalTianjin University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China

  15. Boosted or breakthrough, number of COVID-19 exposures may be key to antibody response

    Publicly released: Fri 21 Jan 2022 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    Cell

    The number of times you've been exposed to COVID-19 may be more important than the type of exposure, be it infection or vaccination, say US scientists. ... The authors say the data suggests that the more Read more about Boosted or breakthrough, number of COVID-19 exposures may be key to antibody response

    InternationalUniversity of Washington, USA

  16. Pfizer booster over 50% protective against Omicron

    Publicly released: Fri 21 Jan 2022 at 1009 AEDT, 1209 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    A booster dose of the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine (BNT162b2) against SARS-CoV-2 after an initial two doses of either the CoronaVac inactivated virus vaccine or Pfizer–BioNTech mRNA vaccine is Read more about Pfizer booster over 50% protective against Omicron

    InternationalStudy 1: University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, North Latau Hospital, Hong Kong.Study 2: Ministry of Health, Dominican Republic; Yale University, US

  17. Pandemic among factors contributing to old age suicide

    Publicly released: Fri 21 Jan 2022 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Nature Aging

    Western attitudes towards aging, physical and social impediments and impacts of the coronavirus pandemic are some of the factors responsible for high suicide rates in older adults, according to new Read more about Pandemic among factors contributing to old age suicide

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

  18. Remdesivir, Fluvoxamine can assist in treating COVID-19 patients

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Jan 2022 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    Canadian Medical Association Journal

    In the CATCO trial, which involved 52 Canadian hospitals, Canadian researchers studied the effect of remdesivir in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 between August 14, 2020, and April 1, 2021. Read more about Remdesivir, Fluvoxamine can assist in treating COVID-19 patients

    InternationalNiagara Health, Canada (Paper 1), Division of General Internal Medicineand Geriatrics, Canada (Paper 2)

  19. EXPERT REACTION: Novavax becomes fourth COVID-19 vaccine provisionally approved by TGA

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Jan 2022 at 1230 AEDT, 1430 NZDT

    The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine NUVAXOID. ... Subject to approval from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI), Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Novavax becomes fourth COVID-19 vaccine provisionally approved by TGA

    Australia; International; VIC; QLD; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

  20. EXPERT REACTION: TGA approves first oral treatments for COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Jan 2022 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    The antiviral treatments, molnupiravir (Lagevrio) and the combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) have been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the treatment of Read more about EXPERT REACTION: TGA approves first oral treatments for COVID-19

    Australia; VIC; QLD; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

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