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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. COVID-19 vaccines protect against hospitalisation and death longer than they protect against infections

    Publicly released: Fri 6 Sep 2024 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    The study authors recommend future studies to understand how effectiveness changes beyond six months, and differences by vaccine type and COVID-19 variant. ... The COVID-19 vaccine was found to have Read more about COVID-19 vaccines protect against hospitalisation and death longer than they protect against infections

    New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington | University of Auckland ...

  2. Travel could be the best defence against ageing

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Sep 2024 at 1120 AEST, 1320 NZST

    Journal of Travel Research

    Ms Hu noted that positive travel experiences could enhance individuals’ physical and mental wellness through exposure to novel environments, engagement in physical activities and social interaction, Read more about Travel could be the best defence against ageing

    Australia; WAEdith Cowan University

  3. NEWS BRIEFING: WHO commissioned review confirms mobile phones not linked to brain cancer

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Sep 2024 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Environment International

    Rohan Mate is a research scientist at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). ... That monograph will draw on this systematic review and others commissioned by the World Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: WHO commissioned review confirms mobile phones not linked to brain cancer

    Australia; New Zealand; VICAustralian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) ...

  4. Can wearable activity trackers detect disease?

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Sep 2024 at 1150 AEST, 1350 NZST

    JMIR mHealth and uHealth

    2 million participants. The study found that wearable technology could correctly identify:COVID-19 status (positive or negative) in 88 out of 100 people, similar to rapid screening tests. ... Our Read more about Can wearable activity trackers detect disease?

    Australia; International; SAUniversity of South Australia | Ghent University, Belgium

  5. Simple measures lessen hospital acquired COVID-19 infections

    Publicly released: Mon 2 Sep 2024 at 0900 AEST, 1100 NZST

    The Journal of Hospital Infection

    One of the paper’s lead authors, Burnet Associate Professor Nick Scott, said on average, 15-25% of patients who tested positive for COVID-19 in hospital had contracted the virus ... The study assessed Read more about Simple measures lessen hospital acquired COVID-19 infections

    Australia; VICBurnet Institute | Monash University | Victorian Government

  6. Common COVID-19 variants probably don't lead to more autoimmune symptoms in vaccinated populations

    Publicly released: Sat 31 Aug 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Delta and Omicron BA. 1 or BA. 2 COVID-19 infections are not linked with a higher long-term risk of autoimmune symptoms in a highly vaccinated population, according to a ... 1/BA. 2 transmission. Over 90% Read more about Common COVID-19 variants probably don't lead to more autoimmune symptoms in vaccinated populations

    InternationalNational Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore

  7. Taking semaglutide for weight loss can reduce the risk of death, including with COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Aug 2024 at 1833 AEST, 2033 NZST

    Journal of the American College of Cardiology

    People with overweight/obesity who take semaglutide have a reduced risk of dying from any cause, heart problems and even COVID-19 compared to taking no weight loss medications, according to Read more about Taking semaglutide for weight loss can reduce the risk of death, including with COVID-19

    InternationalHarvard Medical School, USA

  8. COVID-19 heart damage may be limited in the medium-term

    Publicly released: Thu 29 Aug 2024 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging

    People hospitalised with COVID-19 who have heart damage as a result can feel reassured that their heart injuries don't appear to get worse after they leave hospital, and some ... The study also found Read more about COVID-19 heart damage may be limited in the medium-term

    Australia; International; VICBaker Heart and Diabetes Institute | Monash University ...

  9. Needle-free COVID-19 intranasal vaccine shows promise in early tests

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 1044 AEST, 1244 NZST

    Nature Communications

    Unlike the mRNA vaccine which targets only the spike protein, CDO-7N-1 induces immunity to all major SARS-CoV-2 proteins and is highly effective against all major variants to ... The paper ‘A Read more about Needle-free COVID-19 intranasal vaccine shows promise in early tests

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

  10. Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2024: An ecosystem under pressure

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 0930 AEST, 1130 NZST

    Mid- and offshore reefs have fared better than inshore reefs. The resilience of social and Indigenous heritage values is underpinned by a healthy ecosystem and the strength of the connections people Read more about Great Barrier Reef Outlook Report 2024: An ecosystem under pressure

    AustraliaGreat Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA)

  11. How well do people with COVID-19 or vaccine-related myocarditis recover long term?

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Aug 2024 at 0500 AEST, 0700 NZST

    JAMA

    People who developed the heart condition myocarditis after a COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to have further heart complications in the next 18 months compared to those who developed myocarditis Read more about How well do people with COVID-19 or vaccine-related myocarditis recover long term?

    InternationalFrench National Health Insurance, France

  12. Suicide rates among doctors down, but female doctors still at risk

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Aug 2024 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The BMJ

    A total of 39 studies from 20 countries (mainly Europe, the USA, and Australasia) were included. ... covid-19-related effects on suicide rates in physicians around the world. Read more about Suicide rates among doctors down, but female doctors still at risk

    Australia; InternationalMedical University of Vienna, Austria

  13. A Mediterranean diet might help you dodge COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Aug 2024 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    People who adhere to the Mediterranean diet may be less likely to get COVID-19, according to international researchers. ... The team analysed the results of six previous studies looking into the impact of Read more about A Mediterranean diet might help you dodge COVID-19

    InternationalUniversitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

  14. Long COVID symptoms may differ between younger children and adolescents

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Aug 2024 at 0200 AEST, 0400 NZST

    JAMA

    Researchers surveyed the long-lasting symptoms of over 3800 children previously infected with COVID, alongside about 1500 children whose caregiver reports and antibody tests indicated no previous Read more about Long COVID symptoms may differ between younger children and adolescents

    InternationalNYU Grossman School of Medicine

  15. Mental illnesses worsen when you have COVID-19, but not as bad with vaccination

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Aug 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Psychiatry

    They found depression, serious mental illness, general anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, addiction, self-harm, and suicide were elevated during the first four weeks of COVID-19 diagnosis, compared Read more about Mental illnesses worsen when you have COVID-19, but not as bad with vaccination

    InternationalUniversity of Bristol, UK

  16. Video games may level up your mental health

    Publicly released: Tue 20 Aug 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Human Behaviour

    Among the public, it is often believed that video gaming negatively affects well-being, and the World Health Organization has labelled gaming disorder as a health condition. ... Egami and colleagues Read more about Video games may level up your mental health

    InternationalNihon University, Tokyo, Japan

  17. Long COVID cost Australian economy about $9.6 billion in 2022

    Publicly released: Mon 19 Aug 2024 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    The Medical Journal of Australia

    Using data from 5,185 Australian working adults aged 18 and over, the research team developed a mathematical model to calculate the number of people with ongoing COVID-19 symptoms lasting ... At the peak Read more about Long COVID cost Australian economy about $9.6 billion in 2022

    Australia; NSW; VIC; ACTThe Australian National University | The University of New South Wales ...

  18. Parents' digital distraction linked to children's anxiety

    Publicly released: Sat 17 Aug 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    The authors say that parental 'technoference' needs to be addressed as part of emerging adolescents' wellbeing. ... The findings of this study speak to the need to discuss digital technology use and Read more about Parents' digital distraction linked to children's anxiety

    InternationalUniversité de Montréal, Canada

  19. Getting creative could make you happier and feel better

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Aug 2024 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Public Health

    This is not always the case with employment. ”A stitch in timeThe scientists were inspired by the urgent need to improve public mental health in the wake of the Covid-19 ... The wellbeing effects were Read more about Getting creative could make you happier and feel better

    InternationalAnglia Ruskin University, UK

  20. EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares mpox outbreak an international emergency

    Publicly released: Thu 15 Aug 2024 at 1145 AEST, 1345 NZST

    The World Health Organization has declared an upsurge of mpox cases across several African countries a public health emergency of international concern overnight. ... The disease formerly known as Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares mpox outbreak an international emergency

    Australia; NSW; QLD; SA; WA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

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