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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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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 ...

  15. Economic modelling shows trying to eliminate COVID-19 may be our best approach

    Publicly released: Sat 31 Jul 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Health Forum

    Modelling on the health and economic impacts of how we deal with a COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria suggests that a strategy aimed at eliminating the virus from the community produces ... New South Wales), Read more about Economic modelling shows trying to eliminate COVID-19 may be our best approach

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne | University of Otago

  16. Vaccine resistant COVID-19 strains most likely to emerge when 60% of us are vaccinated

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Jul 2021 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Scientific Reports

    Vaccine resistant strains are most likely to emerge when around 60 per cent of the population has been vaccinated against COVID-19 and we should keep wearing masks and social distancing, ... COVID-19: Read more about Vaccine resistant COVID-19 strains most likely to emerge when 60% of us are vaccinated

    InternationalInstitute of Science and Technology Austria

  17. Can Australia emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Jul 2021 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    RNA National Roundtable

    However, the success of RNA based technology in the rapid development of safe and effective vaccines for COVID-19 has drawn sustained public interest in the technology,” said Professor Mattick, who Read more about Can Australia emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and build a world-leading RNA science-based biotech industry?

    Australia; ACTAustralian Academy of Science

  18. Climate change troubles for tuna-dependent Pacific Island economies

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Jul 2021 at 1117 AEST, 1317 NZST

    Sustainability

    This is a climate justice issue,” said Johann Bell, lead author and the Senior Director of Tuna Fisheries at Conservation International’s Center for Oceans. ... Tuna redistribution is one of the many Read more about Climate change troubles for tuna-dependent Pacific Island economies

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; InternationalUniversity of Wollongong | Center for Oceans, Conservation International, VA, USA

  19. No, COVID-19 does not enter our DNA

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Jul 2021 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    Cell Reports

    We assessed the claims in cells grown in the laboratory, conducted DNA sequencing and found no evidence of COVID-19 in DNA. ... Associate Professor Watterson said the research confirmed there was no Read more about No, COVID-19 does not enter our DNA

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland | Mater Research

  20. EXPERT REACTION: Will vaccines help get NSW out of lockdown?

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Jul 2021 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in NSW, the state is looking at ways to speed up vaccinations for those most at risk of continuing the spread of the virus. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Will vaccines help get NSW out of lockdown?

    Australia; NSWAustralian Science Media Centre

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