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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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. '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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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)

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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)

  17. 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 ...

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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 ...

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