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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. 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

  2. '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

  3. 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

  4. ‘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

  5. One in two healthcare workers have PTSD symptoms after working through COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 11 Nov 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Does previous SARS experience help healthcare workers cope with COVID-19? Over half of surveyed healthcare workers reported PTSD symptoms, whether or not they had previously worked during the SARS Read more about One in two healthcare workers have PTSD symptoms after working through COVID-19 pandemic

    InternationalUniversity Health Network, Canada

  6. Aussies urged to be prepared with a food safety toolbox – Australian Food Safety Week

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    Cathy Moir, Council Chair, said that as we come out of COVID-19 lockdowns, we don’t want to put additional strain on our health systems through easily preventable cases of ... In addition to COVID-19, Read more about Aussies urged to be prepared with a food safety toolbox – Australian Food Safety Week

    AustraliaFood Safety Information Council

  7. We may have been too optimistic over our risk of Covid infection

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Royal Society Open Science

    physical distancing and disinfecting hands). Perceptions about the personal risk of COVID-19 may affect compliance with these practices. ... We assessed risk perception about COVID-19 in the UK, USA, and Read more about We may have been too optimistic over our risk of Covid infection

    InternationalUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany; Heidelberg University, Germany; University of California, US; George Washington University, US

  8. Lockdowns haven’t bucked the trend of rising emissions

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 1008 AEDT, 1208 NZDT

    PNAS

    Overseas researchers have assessed the effects of COVID-19 lockdowns on global greenhouse gas emissions and air quality. ... COVID-19 lockdowns and greenhouse gas emissions A study combining observations Read more about Lockdowns haven’t bucked the trend of rising emissions

    InternationalCalifornia Institute of Technology, University of California, Center for Environmental Research and Technology, Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research, Universities Space Research Association, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, California Energy Commission, University of Colorado (US), Singhua University, Beijing (China)

  9. Less than 2% of global health funding being spent on investments in or research into health systems

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    Public Health Research & Practice

    National governments and global funders are failing to invest sufficiently in strengthening health systems, despite shortcomings exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, experts argue in a series of papers Read more about Less than 2% of global health funding being spent on investments in or research into health systems

    Australia; NSWSax Institute

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Pfizer vax appears safe in kids aged 5 - 11

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0400 AEDT, 0600 NZDT

    NEJM

    Two doses of the Pfizer vaccine has been found to be safe, immunogenic, and efficacious in a trial of 1500 children aged 5 -11 years of age. ... Below, Aussie experts discuss the finding and what this Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Pfizer vax appears safe in kids aged 5 - 11

    InternationalPfizer, USA

  11. 3 in 5 injecting drug users in Melbourne say they'd have a COVID-19 jab

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Drug & Alcohol Review

    In a survey of 99 Melbournians who inject drugs, 57 (58 per cent) said they would 'definitely or probably' be vaccinated for COVID-19, while 22 (22 per cent) said they ... The other 20 (20 per cent) were Read more about 3 in 5 injecting drug users in Melbourne say they'd have a COVID-19 jab

    Australia; NSW; VIC; WABurnet Institute | Curtin University | National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) ...

  12. ‘They’re like little police’: How has COVID-19 changed how children see alcohol?

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Drug & Alcohol Review

    Children as young as two begin to learn about alcohol and the social rules around drinking, according to Australian researchers. ... A study interviewing 30 Australian parents or carers of children aged Read more about ‘They’re like little police’: How has COVID-19 changed how children see alcohol?

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University

  13. Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19 and make full recovery

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Nov 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    European Journal of Cancer

    MCRI and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Associate Professor Gabrielle Haeusler said there was limited data before this study on SARS-CoV-2 infection in children with cancer or stem cell transplants. Read more about Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19 and make full recovery

    Australia; International; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

  14. Buy second-hand for Christmas to feel more connected and help save the planet

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    Journal of Marketing Research

    Professor Gary Mortimer from QUT’s School of Advertising, Marketing and PR says COVID-19 has accentuated feelings of loneliness but the isolation has led to an increased interest in ... In surveys Read more about Buy second-hand for Christmas to feel more connected and help save the planet

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  15. Dexamethasone prevents COVID-19 deaths but can cause diabetes-like complications

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Society for Endocrinology’s annual conference (SfE BES 2021)

    Their study of around 2,000 COVID-19 patients found dexamethasone reduced the risk of ICU admission and death by 56 per cent, but some diabetic patients required extra medications to ... Engbeaya, Read more about Dexamethasone prevents COVID-19 deaths but can cause diabetes-like complications

    InternationalImperial College London, UK

  16. COVID-19 should change how hospitals reduce respiratory virus risk

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    Healthcare facilities need to change the way they view and protect their staff and patients from virus transmission following COVID-19, according to a review of international infection control Read more about COVID-19 should change how hospitals reduce respiratory virus risk

    InternationalHarvard Medical School, USA

  17. Self-reported COVID-19 more strongly linked to long COVID than a lab test

    Publicly released: Tue 9 Nov 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Believing you've had COVID-19 may mean you're more likely to feel as though you have long COVID than if you had a positive test result, according to international ... The researchers say the participant Read more about Self-reported COVID-19 more strongly linked to long COVID than a lab test

    InternationalUniversité de Paris, France

  18. The kids' vaccine: why it's needed, what's known & what's still unknown

    Publicly released: Mon 8 Nov 2021 at 1417 AEDT, 1617 NZDT

    JAMA

    US experts discuss the freshly-approved Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for 5-11 year-olds in a commentary, with parents and health teams in mind. ... Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines - What Parents, Read more about The kids' vaccine: why it's needed, what's known & what's still unknown

    InternationalJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, US; Georgetown University, US

  19. BRIEFING ALERT: New Doherty Institute modelling – your questions answered

    Publicly released: Mon 8 Nov 2021 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    The Doherty Institute presented its final COVID modelling report to National Cabinet on Friday. ... The modelling looks specifically at key populations and risk settings, including First Nations people, Read more about BRIEFING ALERT: New Doherty Institute modelling – your questions answered

    Australia; VICDoherty Institute for Infection and Immunity | The University of Melbourne ...

  20. We're passing on COVID-19 to our kits and puppers and it's breaking their hearts

    Publicly released: Fri 5 Nov 2021 at 1501 AEDT, 1701 NZDT

    Veterinary Record

    SARS-CoV-2 variant detected in dogs and cats with suspected myocarditis A new study in the Veterinary Record reveals that pets can be infected with the alpha variant of ... The study describes the first Read more about We're passing on COVID-19 to our kits and puppers and it's breaking their hearts

    InternationalThe Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, UK

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