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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. The regions most vulnerable to Covid spread from Auckland

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 1329 AEST, 1529 NZST

    COVID-19 to regions outside of Auckland, during the early stages of the August 2021 outbreak. ... We also use one of these approaches – the Aotearoa Co-incidence Network – to generate some regional Read more about The regions most vulnerable to Covid spread from Auckland

    New ZealandTe Pūnaha Matatini | University of Auckland

  2. Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska named in Time's annual 100 most influential people in the world

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 1230 AEST, 1430 NZST

    Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Morawska has been at the forefront of a group of international experts who in 2020 alerted the world to the importance of ... airborne transmission of Read more about Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska named in Time's annual 100 most influential people in the world

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  3. Reports of menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccine worth researching further

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The BMJ

    However, most people find that their period returns to normal the following cycle and, importantly, there is no evidence that covid-19 vaccination adversely affects fertility. ... The MHRA states that its Read more about Reports of menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccine worth researching further

    InternationalImperial College London, UK

  4. Booster jabs lower COVID-19 infection risk more than 10 fold for over 60s in Israel

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    In people over 60, the rates of confirmed Covid-19 and severe illness were substantially lower after a booster (third) dose of the Pfizer vaccine than after two doses, new data ... The rate of severe Read more about Booster jabs lower COVID-19 infection risk more than 10 fold for over 60s in Israel

    InternationalWeizmann Institute of Science, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

  5. Pfizer vaccine remains safe and effective for 6 months

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    A study that monitored people for six months after their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has found that the vaccine had a favourable safety profile and was highly effective in preventing ... The study found Read more about Pfizer vaccine remains safe and effective for 6 months

    InternationalPfizer

  6. Test screening for leading infectious cause of hearing loss in babies feasible and well-received

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Sep 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

    Once a person becomes infected, the virus remains present but usually dormant for life,” she said. ... Early discharge, as we’re seeing more now of during COVID-19, can be a big problem because it Read more about Test screening for leading infectious cause of hearing loss in babies feasible and well-received

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  7. 3D analysis of SARS-CoV-2 reveals clues on virus tactics

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Sep 2021 at 2000 AEST, 2200 NZST

    Molecular Systems Biology

    The most comprehensive analysis of the 3D structure of SARS-CoV-2 to date has revealed new insight on how the virus infects human cells and replicates. ... Thanks to a recent research focus on SARS-CoV-2, Read more about 3D analysis of SARS-CoV-2 reveals clues on virus tactics

    Australia; International; NSWGarvan Institute of Medical Research | CSIRO | The University of New South Wales ...

  8. Australian healthcare workers less willing to work since COVID outbreak

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Sep 2021 at 1250 AEST, 1450 NZST

    Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness

    New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has shed light on the emotional strain Australian doctors, nurses and paramedics have faced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Obligated to work?During Read more about Australian healthcare workers less willing to work since COVID outbreak

    Australia; WAEdith Cowan University

  9. Most of us don't need a COVID-19 booster shot right now

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Sep 2021 at 1015 AEST, 1215 NZST

    The Lancet

    The Lancet: Scientific evidence to date on COVID-19 vaccine efficacy does not support boosters for general population, expert review concludesAn expert review by an international group of scientists, Read more about Most of us don't need a COVID-19 booster shot right now

    InternationalWorld Health Organization

  10. Disadvantaged Aussie mums are doing it tough during COVID

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Sep 2021 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    the COVID pandemic. ... The authors say these impacts are likely to exacerbate inequities arising from adversity. Read more about Disadvantaged Aussie mums are doing it tough during COVID

    Australia; NSW; VIC; ACTMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | The University of Melbourne ...

  11. How does COVID-19 spread in a highly vaccinated aged care home?

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Sep 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    COVID-19 outbreaks can still occur in a highly vaccinated aged care facility but vaccines can reduce the severity of disease, according to a French case study. ... 17 residents were diagnosed with Read more about How does COVID-19 spread in a highly vaccinated aged care home?

    InternationalEtablissement d’Hébergement pour Personnes Agées Dépendantes Léon Dubédat, France

  12. COVID-19 vaccination mandate needs “strong justification” and fairness

    Publicly released: Mon 13 Sep 2021 at 1650 AEST, 1850 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    COVID VACCINATION MANDATE NEEDS “STRONG JUSTIFICATION” AND FAIRNESS MANDATORY vaccination proposals must be backed by “strong justification”, and less restrictive avenues to increase uptake Read more about COVID-19 vaccination mandate needs “strong justification” and fairness

    Australia; NSW; VIC; WAThe University of Sydney | The University of New South Wales ...

  13. The little-known condition costing hospitals more than breast and lung cancer combined

    Publicly released: Mon 13 Sep 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    With leading global experts recently recognising that patients critically ill with COVID-19 have viral sepsis, the picture is likely to look much worse as the global pandemic progresses. ... Even in Read more about The little-known condition costing hospitals more than breast and lung cancer combined

    Australia; NSWGeorge Institute for Global Health

  14. Ultra-efficient tech to power devices of tomorrow and forge sustainable energy future

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Sep 2021 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Nature Communications

    is a necessary first step in creating the computers and smartphones of tomorrow. ... pre-covid. Read more about Ultra-efficient tech to power devices of tomorrow and forge sustainable energy future

    Australia; ACTThe Australian National University | ARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET)

  15. Health insights for a year with COVID-19 in Australia

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Sep 2021 at 1141 AEST, 1341 NZST

    In the first year of COVID-19 in Australia, there were almost 30,000 cases over 2 distinct waves, and around 900 deaths from the disease, according to the report, while ... As the COVID-19 situation Read more about Health insights for a year with COVID-19 in Australia

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  16. Some FDA-approved drugs for other conditions may also be useful in treating COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Sep 2021 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Pathogens

    Some FDA-approved Drugs Could Be Repurposed to Treat People Infected with COVID-19 Study suggests several medications might inhibit virus replication in human cells Despite the development of SARS-CoV Read more about Some FDA-approved drugs for other conditions may also be useful in treating COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Manchester, UK

  17. How has working from home changed the workplace?

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Sep 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Human Behaviour

    Work-from-home policies at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic led many firms to rapidly shift nearly all employees to remote work. ... Longqi Yang and colleagues used this shift in work patterns to Read more about How has working from home changed the workplace?

    InternationalMicrosoft Corporation, USA

  18. COVID-19 vaccines not associated with miscarriage

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Sep 2021 at 1600 AEST, 1800 NZST

    JAMA

    received a COVID-19 vaccine in the month prior. ... The researchers say they found no association between COVID-19 vaccinations and miscarriages within the cohort. Read more about COVID-19 vaccines not associated with miscarriage

    InternationalHealthPartners Institute, USA

  19. Lockdown could cause trouble with love

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Sep 2021 at 1530 AEST, 1730 NZST

    Family Relations

    Have COVID-19 lockdowns affected passion and intimacy in relationships?In a study of dating and married couples in India who were surveyed before and after India’s COVID-19 lockdown, ... Love in Read more about Lockdown could cause trouble with love

    InternationalLady Shri Ram College for Women, India

  20. EXPERT REACTION: NSW roadmap to freedom

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Sep 2021 at 1528 AEST, 1728 NZST

    The NSW government has today released its 'roadmap to freedom' which outlines the freedoms that fully vaccinated people will enjoy once NSW reaches 70 per cent double dose vaccinated against Read more about EXPERT REACTION: NSW roadmap to freedom

    Australia; NSW; VIC; SANSW Government | Australian Science Media Centre

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