Resources for Journalists

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. COVID-19 meta studies of ivermectin may be amplifying weak research

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Sep 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a surge in demand for randomized clinical trials of novel treatments and accompanying meta-analyses — the statistical approach used for the analysis of data Read more about COVID-19 meta studies of ivermectin may be amplifying weak research

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales | St George’s, University of London, UK

  2. What are the symptoms of COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults?

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Sep 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    US scientists have reviewed the clinical characteristics and epidemiology of COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in 221 adults from around the world, and say the most common symptoms Read more about What are the symptoms of COVID-19-related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in adults?

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  3. We could improve COVID-19 border control with machine learning

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Sep 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature

    Public health: Improving COVID-19 border control with reinforcement learning (N&V)Eva, a reinforcement learning system that led to efficient and targeted SARS-CoV-2 testing of travellers arriving in Read more about We could improve COVID-19 border control with machine learning

    InternationalUniversity of Pennsylvania, USA

  4. Up to nine in 10 Covid cases of US students may be missed by symptom-based reporting

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Sep 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Screening school staff and students each week - using saliva-PCR testing plus wastewater and air sampling - was linked with an increased detection of Covid-19 cases compared to conventional Read more about Up to nine in 10 Covid cases of US students may be missed by symptom-based reporting

    InternationalOmaha Public School District, US; University of Nebraska Medical Center, US

  5. Getting out of the house more could help you sleep sounder

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Sep 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    Journal of Sleep Research

    A large Israeli study of 7,517 people found the median time spent outside was reduced by about 58 per cent during Covid-19 restrictions. ... They say other recent research suggests sunlight exposure can Read more about Getting out of the house more could help you sleep sounder

    InternationalAriel University, Israel (also authors from Portugal, Germany, India, Japan, Russia)

  6. Had COVID-19? Get vaccinated anyway

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 1231 AEST, 1431 NZST

    Nature

    If you’ve already had COVID-19, it’s still worth getting the vaccine, suggests international research. ... Since it’s not ideal to become infected with COVID-19, researchers suggest looking at Read more about Had COVID-19? Get vaccinated anyway

    InternationalThe Rockefeller University, USA

  7. COVID-19 takes 9 million years of life from people in the US

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 1040 AEST, 1240 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    Focusing solely on excess deaths from the COVID-19 pandemic can underestimate its effect on young and middle-aged adults who have a longer life expectancy than older, sicker adults. ... Future Elderly Read more about COVID-19 takes 9 million years of life from people in the US

    InternationalUniversity of Illinois, University of Southern California, USA

  8. Local outlets at risk as the way we pay for news changes

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 1028 AEST, 1228 NZST

    Digital Journalism

    and The Wall Street Journal benefitting from the ‘Trump bump’ following President Trump taking office in 2017. ... The Covid-19 pandemic also had a dramatic and unequal impact on independent news Read more about Local outlets at risk as the way we pay for news changes

    Australia; New Zealand; InternationalAUT University

  9. COVID-19 recovery for Indigenous communities must be Indigenous-led

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 0300 AEST, 0500 NZST

    Australian Journal of Social Issues

    A self-determination approach is vital for the recovery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a collaborative working party. Read more about COVID-19 recovery for Indigenous communities must be Indigenous-led

    Australia; NSW; WA; ACTThe University of Western Australia | University of Canberra ...

  10. Leading scientists, clinicians and medical organisations condemn threats to TGA staff

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    They want the TGA and its staff to know they fully support their vital work in helping guide Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and condemn any attempts to ... We express full support for Read more about Leading scientists, clinicians and medical organisations condemn threats to TGA staff

    AustraliaPublic Health Association of Australia

  11. Australia’s Digital Future – A Nation of Users or Leaders?

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Sep 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    It says while the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the prioritisation of emerging digital technologies in Australia, they must now be recognised as an independent growth sector. ... The summary says the Read more about Australia’s Digital Future – A Nation of Users or Leaders?

    AustraliaAustralian Academy of Science | Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering

  12. Pandemic workaround - keeping eyes on Pacific water quality from afar

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Sep 2021 at 1455 AEST, 1655 NZST

    Marine Pollution Bulletin

    A Griffith University researcher has overcome a key challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic to lead a monitoring program in Vanuatu aiming to improve the water quality of a popular ... challenge posed by Read more about Pandemic workaround - keeping eyes on Pacific water quality from afar

    Australia; Pacific; International; QLDGriffith University

  13. Uncovering how T-cells recognise the SARS-COV-2 virus spike protein

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Sep 2021 at 0956 AEST, 1156 NZST

    Journal of Biological Chemistry

    UNCOVERING HOW T CELLS RECOGNISE THE SARS-CoV-2 VIRUS SPIKE PROTEINThe immune system is vitally important for resolving COVID-19 when individuals are infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. ... Although T Read more about Uncovering how T-cells recognise the SARS-COV-2 virus spike protein

    Australia; VICMonash University | The University of Melbourne

  14. BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Getting your head around the Doherty Institute-led modelling

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Sep 2021 at 0915 AEST, 1115 NZST

    RECORDING AVAILABLE The Doherty Institute-led modelling consortium has updated its advice on Australia's National COVID plan to recommend that case numbers continue to be strongly suppressed Read more about BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Getting your head around the Doherty Institute-led modelling

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

  15. Over 40% of Aussie cancer patients say their treatment has been disrupted by COVID-19

    Publicly released: Sat 18 Sep 2021 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    A survey of Australian cancer patients has found that around 40 per cent say their cancer care was disrupted in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The surveys also found that the reorganisation of Read more about Over 40% of Aussie cancer patients say their treatment has been disrupted by COVID-19

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney | Cancer Council NSW | George Institute for Global Health ...

  16. Anaphylaxis following COVID-19 mRNA jabs may be due to non-active vaccine component PEG

    Publicly released: Sat 18 Sep 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    A non-active 'carrier' ingredient in COVID-19 mRNA vaccines called polyethylene glycol (PEG) may be responsible for some rare anaphylactic reactions to the jabs, according to US scientists. Read more about Anaphylaxis following COVID-19 mRNA jabs may be due to non-active vaccine component PEG

    InternationalStanford University, USA

  17. Variant modified Moderna vaccines work as a booster

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Sep 2021 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) and interest (VOIs) with less susceptibility to antibody neutralization has generated interest in booster doses and variant-specific vaccines. Read more about Variant modified Moderna vaccines work as a booster

    InternationalModerna Inc., USA

  18. 'Knot and tuck' masks for better Covid protection

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Sep 2021 at 0936 AEST, 1136 NZST

    Better mask guidelines needed to stop Covid-19 Experts are calling on the Ministry of Health to improve its mask wearing guidelines to ensure New  Zealanders are protected in the wake ... Medical masks Read more about 'Knot and tuck' masks for better Covid protection

    New ZealandScience Media Centre (New Zealand) | Koi Tū: The Centre for Informed Futures

  19. Long COVID symptoms in children rarely persist beyond 12 weeks

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Sep 2021 at 0800 AEST, 1000 NZST

    The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal

    between those who have been infected by SARS-CoV-2 and those who haven’t. ... 2 per cent without. MCRI Professor Nigel Curtis said while children with SARS-CoV-2 infection were usually asymptomatic or Read more about Long COVID symptoms in children rarely persist beyond 12 weeks

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

  20. What is different about the immune responses of people who die from COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Sep 2021 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Pathogens

    The authors compared immune responses in critically ill patients with COVID-19, and compared them to severe influenza infection, mild COVID-19 cases, and healthy adults. ... role of T cell and antibody Read more about What is different about the immune responses of people who die from COVID-19?

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK

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