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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. Is one dose of vaccine enough if you've already had COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Sat 7 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    In people who've already had COVID-19, one dose of Pfizer vaccine produces higher antibody levels than two vaccine doses do in those who have never been infected, according to ... Importantly, the study Read more about Is one dose of vaccine enough if you've already had COVID-19?

    InternationalRush University Medical Center, USA

  2. Think F.A.S.T, act fast: Stroke researchers urge vigilance as COVID-19’s impact on stroke care revealed

    Publicly released: Fri 6 Aug 2021 at 1201 AEST, 1401 NZST

    In 2020 when the world was hit by COVID-19, the registry began monitoring the impacts of the pandemic on stroke care. ... Act fast and call 000," said Prof Cadilhac. During the same period in 2020, a Read more about Think F.A.S.T, act fast: Stroke researchers urge vigilance as COVID-19’s impact on stroke care revealed

    Australia; VICFlorey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health

  3. Imagining yourself hosting a dinner party might help you better understand COVID-19 risk

    Publicly released: Fri 6 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Aging

    Imagining COVID-19 spreading at a dinner party you hosted might help you get a better handle on the risk of COVID transmission, according to US research. ... The study asked people to imagine a scenario Read more about Imagining yourself hosting a dinner party might help you better understand COVID-19 risk

    InternationalDuke University, USA

  4. COVID-19 boost for baby sleep

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Aug 2021 at 1330 AEST, 1530 NZST

    Sleep Medicine

    On the downside, a new study led by Flinders University published in Sleep Medicine warns that the COVID-19 pandemic also introduced some negative consequences for families and young infants – Read more about COVID-19 boost for baby sleep

    Australia; International; SAFlinders University

  5. Fitness apps keep us moving during lockdown

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Aug 2021 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    Psychology of Sport and Exercise

    If the reported reductions in physical activity during the COVID-19 lockdown are  contributing to heightened levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, it is imperative that interventions are Read more about Fitness apps keep us moving during lockdown

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  6. RMIT experts available for comment on COVID-19 vaccine incentives

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Aug 2021 at 1150 AEST, 1350 NZST

    Marketing and behavioural design experts from RMIT University are available to talk to media about COVID-19 vaccine incentives and why other methods would be more successful. ... Incentive schemes have Read more about RMIT experts available for comment on COVID-19 vaccine incentives

    Australia; VICRMIT University

  7. Long COVID rare in kids, UK study finds

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Aug 2021 at 1120 AEST, 1320 NZST

    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

    Many children infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus do not develop symptoms, but those who do tend to have a mild illness. ... 2] The Office of National Statistics: “Prevalence of ongoing symptoms Read more about Long COVID rare in kids, UK study finds

    InternationalKing’s College London, UK

  8. Need to change careers? This AI tool can help

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Aug 2021 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    With technological changes COVID-19 impacting differently across industries, it could help workers who find themselves quickly having to make a switch. ... technological and economic change, or crises Read more about Need to change careers? This AI tool can help

    Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) | The University of New South Wales

  9. Antibody combination could help stop close contacts getting COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Aug 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The antibody combination, known as REGEN-COV, or a placebo were given to people within 96 hours of a household contact receiving a COVID-19 diagnosis. ... The study found that symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Read more about Antibody combination could help stop close contacts getting COVID-19

    InternationalRegeneron Pharmaceuticals

  10. Have girls struggled more than boys during the COVID-19 pandemic?

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Aug 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    JCPP Advances Study

    For boys, depressive symptoms were linked to increased online gaming. The team found poor mental health was linked to concerns about others contracting COVID-19, changes in daily and school routines, Read more about Have girls struggled more than boys during the COVID-19 pandemic?

    InternationalReykjavik University, Iceland

  11. WFH during COVID-19? The longer you sit the more likely your work will be sh... not great

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Aug 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    Journal of Occupational Health

    The study found that people who had to sit for long periods of time during the COVID-19 pandemic say that their job performance got worse. ... The COVID-19 pandemic provided us a chance to reconsider the Read more about WFH during COVID-19? The longer you sit the more likely your work will be sh... not great

    InternationalKeio University School of Medicine, Japan

  12. Cancer treatments didn’t falter in Australia during 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Aug 2021 at 0000 AEST, 0200 NZST

    Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific

    pandemic. But the researchers say the good news is closely linked to the relatively low rates of COVID-19 infections in Australia last year – and future treatment patterns may depend on ... The findings Read more about Cancer treatments didn’t falter in Australia during 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns

    Australia; SAThe University of New South Wales

  13. EXPERT REACTION: Doherty Institute modelling shows way out of lockdowns

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Aug 2021 at 1730 AEST, 1930 NZST

    Modelling from the Doherty Institute used to set the federal government's vaccination targets for reducing COVID-19 restrictions has been released. ... The modelling shows vaccination rates of 70 and 80 Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Doherty Institute modelling shows way out of lockdowns

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDAustralian Science Media Centre | Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

  14. No COVID-19 impact on Canadian stillbirths, preterm births

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Aug 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    Canadian Medical Association Journal

    Rates of premature births and stillbirths were unaffected by the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Canadian study. ... Thus, the researchers looked at birth outcomes in the public health Read more about No COVID-19 impact on Canadian stillbirths, preterm births

    InternationalDepartment of Pediatrics and Maternal-Infant Care Research Centre, Canada

  15. Potential new way to detect COVID infection is 99.9% accurate

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Aug 2021 at 1045 AEST, 1245 NZST

    PLOS Pathogens

    The study looked at the microRNA profiles in the plasma of ten COVID-19 patients and ten healthy donors. ... 9 per cent accuracy. The authors say these findings suggest that microRNA profiling may be Read more about Potential new way to detect COVID infection is 99.9% accurate

    Australia; VICCSIRO | The University of Melbourne | Monash University

  16. COVID-19 could be to blame for sharp rise in childhood short-sightedness

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Aug 2021 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    British Journal of Ophthalmology

    Around 1 in 5 (19. 5%) of the children in the COVID-19 group developed short-sightedness between January and August 2020, compared with around 1 in 3 (37%) of those ... The estimated 1-year incidence of Read more about COVID-19 could be to blame for sharp rise in childhood short-sightedness

    InternationalThe Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

  17. Text message reminders increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature

    Ending the COVID-19 pandemic will require quick and effective strategies to overcome the reticence of citizens to get vaccinated. ... However, the authors found that adding information addressing vaccine Read more about Text message reminders increase COVID-19 vaccination uptake

    InternationalUniversity of California Los Angeles, USA

  18. What psychology says about COVID non-compliers

    Publicly released: Mon 2 Aug 2021 at 1623 AEST, 1823 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    When people protested the COVID-19 lockdown in Sydney last week, many were speculating about whether a certain type of person was more likely to be involved. ... She continued: “Our research reveals the Read more about What psychology says about COVID non-compliers

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney | The University of New South Wales

  19. Headspace room to improve

    Publicly released: Mon 2 Aug 2021 at 1305 AEST, 1505 NZST

    Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

    people aged 12-25 years since the introduction of Medicare Better Access and headspace services in 2006-2007. ... Concerns have been raised that health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may Read more about Headspace room to improve

    Australia; VIC; SA; ACTFlinders University

  20. How extensive were the adverse health effects of bushfire smoke in the summer of 2019/20?

    Publicly released: Mon 2 Aug 2021 at 0800 AEST, 1000 NZST

    American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

    people, conducted by researchers from UNSW Sydney’s Kirby Institute and the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research. ... The 2019-2020 bushfires hit Australia before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, mask Read more about How extensive were the adverse health effects of bushfire smoke in the summer of 2019/20?

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales | The Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society ...

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