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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. During lockdown, your screen is not always your friend

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Nov 2021 at 1601 AEDT, 1801 NZDT

    Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being

    Too much screen time, irregular sleeping hours and constantly checking in on the news were all ways people lowered their mood during COVID-19 lockdowns, according to a Polish study. ... During the Read more about During lockdown, your screen is not always your friend

    InternationalUniversity of Warsaw, Poland

  2. Closing NZ’s border alone wouldn’t have eliminated COVID-19 last year

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Nov 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Royal Society Open Science

    New modelling has explored other ways the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic could have played out in New Zealand in March and April 2020. ... New Zealand responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with a Read more about Closing NZ’s border alone wouldn’t have eliminated COVID-19 last year

    New ZealandTe Pūnaha Matatini | Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research ...

  3. Which animals are likely to catch and spread COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Nov 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Proceedings of the Royal Society B

    Predicting the zoonotic capacity of mammals to transmit SARS-CoV-2Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological SciencesThis study combines structure-based 3D modeling of SARS-CoV-2 binding with Read more about Which animals are likely to catch and spread COVID-19?

    InternationalCary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, USA

  4. Protect nature to avoid future pandemics

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Nov 2021 at 1011 AEDT, 1211 NZDT

    The Lancet Planetary Health

    Scientists have investigated the links between the COVID-19 pandemic and the deterioration of the world’s ecosystems and their biodiversity, discovering feedback loops that suggest a potential Read more about Protect nature to avoid future pandemics

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  5. Jobs and 'health anxiety' may explain why some people experience poor mental health after COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    People's occupations and their level of health anxiety may be complicating links between COVID-19 and mental health problems, say UK researchers. ... The researchers looked at people who had positive Read more about Jobs and 'health anxiety' may explain why some people experience poor mental health after COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Manchester, UK

  6. Is it time for a 'vaccine tax' for rich nations to help supply in poorer regions?

    Publicly released: Tue 16 Nov 2021 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    Journal of Medical Ethics

    While wealthy countries around the world are beginning COVID-19 booster programs and vaccinating children, some countries have barely begun their rollout for their most vulnerable citizens. Read more about Is it time for a 'vaccine tax' for rich nations to help supply in poorer regions?

    InternationalAarhus Universitet, Denmark

  7. Automated text service for COVID-19 saved 2 lives a week

    Publicly released: Tue 16 Nov 2021 at 0901 AEDT, 1101 NZDT

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    a week during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and overall, the patients who enrolled in that system were 68 percent less likely to die than those not using ... text messaging system, called COVID Read more about Automated text service for COVID-19 saved 2 lives a week

    InternationalUniversity of Pennsylvania, USA

  8. Doctors and midwives reluctant to recommend the COVID-19 jab

    Publicly released: Tue 16 Nov 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    said they would recommend pregnant women have the COVID-19 vaccine. ... The survey also found that around 35 per cent of the women seeking advice said they would not take the vaccine when it became Read more about Doctors and midwives reluctant to recommend the COVID-19 jab

    Australia; VIC; WACurtin University | Deakin University | Burnet Institute ...

  9. Taking antidepressants may reduce your risk of dying from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 16 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The study used electronic health records of 80,000 patients diagnosed with COVID-19 including around 3400 who were prescribed an SSRI. ... Mortality Risk of Patients With COVID-19 Prescribed SSRIs Do the Read more about Taking antidepressants may reduce your risk of dying from COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of California, USA, Stanford University, USA

  10. Lessons we can learn from polio vaccination campaigns

    Publicly released: Mon 15 Nov 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    BMJ Global Health

    A new study examining the impact of the global polio vaccine campaign has identified important lessons that "should be considered for COVID-19 vaccine roll-outs over coming years". Read more about Lessons we can learn from polio vaccination campaigns

    Australia; International; ACTThe Australian National University

  11. COVID-19 supplement helped jobseekers afford groceries, feel dignity and look for work

    Publicly released: Mon 15 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Australian Journal of Social Issues

    Receiving the $550 Coronavirus Supplement during the first COVID-19 wave helped people meet their basic needs, improved their well-being, and helped them engage further in employment-related Read more about COVID-19 supplement helped jobseekers afford groceries, feel dignity and look for work

    Australia; VIC; ACTThe Australian National University | Swinburne University of Technology

  12. Australia to enter its third year with COVID-19

    Publicly released: Mon 15 Nov 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    MJA

    Australia will soon enter its third year with COVID-19, and while we’ve weathered the storm relatively well, vigilance and a planned recovery are essential, according to an editorial by ... Ongoing Read more about Australia to enter its third year with COVID-19

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne | Victorian Government ...

  13. Physician mothers shouldering more of the burden than fathers during the pandemic

    Publicly released: Sat 13 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    When it comes to physician parents, mothers may be shouldering far more of the burden of childcare, schooling, and household tasks during the COVID-19 pandemic, and are more likely to ... The authors Read more about Physician mothers shouldering more of the burden than fathers during the pandemic

    InternationalUniversity of Michigan, USA

  14. India's COVAXIN vaccine is 77% effective against symptomatic COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 12 Nov 2021 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    The Lancet

    the roll-out of BBV152 might ease the ultra-cold chain requirements of other SARS-CoV-2 vaccine platforms, increase the finite global manufacturing capacity, and improve insufficient supply of Read more about India's COVAXIN vaccine is 77% effective against symptomatic COVID-19

    InternationalBharat Biotech International, India

  15. Racial minorities twice as likely to get COVID

    Publicly released: Fri 12 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    African American and Hispanic populations had double the odds of testing positive for COVID-19, compared with white populations, according to a review of 4. ... The authors say policies should address Read more about Racial minorities twice as likely to get COVID

    InternationalUniversity of California, VA San Diego Healthcare System, California (US)

  16. Call for better understanding of rural hospitals' unique role in the pandemic

    Publicly released: Fri 12 Nov 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    NZMJ

    Interviews with 17 senior doctors in New Zealand rural hospitals, from late 2020, have revealed variable support from district health boards on the Covid-19 response. ... experienced poorer health Read more about Call for better understanding of rural hospitals' unique role in the pandemic

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  17. Breastfeeding bub could help protect them against COVID if mum has been vaccinated or infected

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 1545 AEDT, 1745 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The antibodies found in human milk after COVID-19 infection are different from those found after vaccination, but both are able to neutralise live SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to US ... research. The Read more about Breastfeeding bub could help protect them against COVID if mum has been vaccinated or infected

    InternationalUniversity of Rochester, USA

  18. 'Immune memory' may explain why some people don't catch COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 1515 AEDT, 1715 NZDT

    Nature

    An immune memory from past coronavirus infections may explain why some people never test positive to COVID-19 despite being in high risk scenarios. ... response against the conserved complex, suggesting Read more about 'Immune memory' may explain why some people don't catch COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK

  19. RNA based treatment could help stop COVID-19 early in infection, mouse study shows

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 1400 AEDT, 1600 NZDT

    Journal of Experimental Medicine

    The body’s first line of defence against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is thought to depend on receptor molecules that recognise the virus’s genetic material ... Though approved vaccines Read more about RNA based treatment could help stop COVID-19 early in infection, mouse study shows

    InternationalYale University, USA

  20. ‘Wonder gas’ treatment for diabetic foot ulcers could also kill COVID-19 virus indoors

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 0945 AEDT, 1145 NZDT

    Applied Physics Letters

    made an unexpected discovery: the same technology kills the SARS-CoV-2 virus. ... Szili. “We then investigated whether this same technology could be effective at killing the SARS-CoV-2 virus and it Read more about ‘Wonder gas’ treatment for diabetic foot ulcers could also kill COVID-19 virus indoors

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

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