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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. Bank cards show how the other half lives in lockdown

    Publicly released: Wed 11 Aug 2021 at 0901 AEST, 1101 NZST

    Royal Society Open Science

    People in lower income neighbourhoods continued to move around more than their wealthier counterparts during lockdown, providing more opportunities for the spread of COVID-19. ... We then analyze the Read more about Bank cards show how the other half lives in lockdown

    InternationalUniversity of Cambridge, UK

  2. Patients who isolate before surgery more likely to develop lung problems

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    Anaesthesia

    7%) were associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Patients who isolated pre-operatively were older, had more respiratory comorbidities and were more commonly from areas of high SARS-CoV-2 incidence Read more about Patients who isolate before surgery more likely to develop lung problems

    InternationalCOVIDSurg Collaborative and GlobalSurg Collaborative

  3. Teen sleep can predict COVID worry levels

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 1035 AEST, 1235 NZST

    ScienceDirect

    Teenagers who took longer to fall asleep before the COVID-19 pandemic could be more likely to report higher levels of pandemic-related worry now, a study from USC Australia’s ... We found that Read more about Teen sleep can predict COVID worry levels

    Australia; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast

  4. COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths peaked just before vaccine rollout

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 1032 AEST, 1232 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    US researchers say that the rates of people with COVID-19 who were admitted to a hospital, put in the ICU, and died while receiving care, peaked in December of 2020 ... These findings suggest that Read more about COVID-19 hospitalisations and deaths peaked just before vaccine rollout

    InternationalCentre for Disease Control, USA

  5. COVID lockdown easing best predicted by air pollutant satellite observations

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 0835 AEST, 1035 NZST

    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

    We found that reduced economic and social activity, inferred from the reduction of nitrogen dioxide, is a driver of COVID-19 case deceleration in most of the 211 territories we studied. ... Professor Read more about COVID lockdown easing best predicted by air pollutant satellite observations

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  6. Global eradication of COVID-19 probably feasible

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    BMJ Global Health

    Researchers from New Zealand have crunched the numbers, and suggest that we are in a better place to eradicate COVID-19 than we were for polio, although considerably less so than ... The World Health Read more about Global eradication of COVID-19 probably feasible

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  7. ‘Dry eye’ increasing from mask use: Free resource to help

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    gov)6. Computer Vision Syndrome During SARS-CoV-2 Outbreak in University Students: A Comparison Between Online Courses and Classroom Lectures (nih. ... gov)7. Prevalence and risk factor assessment of Read more about ‘Dry eye’ increasing from mask use: Free resource to help

    Australia; InternationalDry Eye Directory

  8. Even a single time vaping could impact your health

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Aug 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    Previous research shows both tobacco and e-cigarettes increase your levels of cellular oxidative stress (COS), which can assist in the development of many diseases. ... Researchers tested the level of Read more about Even a single time vaping could impact your health

    InternationalUniversity of California, USA

  9. NEWS BRIEFING and EXPERT REACTION: IPCC landmark climate science report - Aussie authors speak

    Publicly released: Mon 9 Aug 2021 at 1800 AEST, 2000 NZST

    The remaining reports on impacts and adaptation (Working group 2), and mitigation (Working group 3), along with a synthesis report will be released in 2022. ... Speakers:Dr Blair Trewin is a Lead Author Read more about NEWS BRIEFING and EXPERT REACTION: IPCC landmark climate science report - Aussie authors speak

    Australia; Pacific; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTIPCC | Australian Science Media Centre

  10. EXPERT REACTION: TGA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia

    Publicly released: Mon 9 Aug 2021 at 1738 AEST, 1938 NZST

    Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just announced that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has been given provisional approval by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. ... The TGA is also evaluating its use in Read more about EXPERT REACTION: TGA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia

    Australia; VIC; QLD; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

  11. Māori and Pasifika aren’t more reluctant to get a Covid jab, study finds

    Publicly released: Mon 9 Aug 2021 at 1421 AEST, 1621 NZST

    The Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific

    In a first-of-its-kind online survey from March 2021, being Māori or Pacific wasn’t independently linked with feeling hesitant about the COVID-19 vaccine. ... Young Kiwis and those with lower education Read more about Māori and Pasifika aren’t more reluctant to get a Covid jab, study finds

    New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington | University of Waikato

  12. The lasting impact of COVID-19 infection on immune system

    Publicly released: Mon 9 Aug 2021 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    medXriv

    virus that causes COVID-19. ... The study has also added further evidence that those who’ve had COVID-19 become immune to the virus. Read more about The lasting impact of COVID-19 infection on immune system

    Australia; SASouth Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) ...

  13. NZ lockdown puts heart failure theory to the test

    Publicly released: Mon 9 Aug 2021 at 0300 AEST, 0500 NZST

    Respirology

    winter. COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in New Zealand from March 2020 led to marked reductions in all circulating respiratory viruses – including those that were already present in NZ at the Read more about NZ lockdown puts heart failure theory to the test

    New ZealandUniversity of Waikato | University of Otago | Waikato Hospital

  14. Smoke from wood heaters could be contributing to excess deaths

    Publicly released: Mon 9 Aug 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    MJA

    Exposure to air pollution could also affect the transmission and severity of COVID-19, the team added, saying policies are needed to reduce the pollution of wood heaters, including education Read more about Smoke from wood heaters could be contributing to excess deaths

    Australia; NSW; TASThe University of New England | The University of Sydney ...

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

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