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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. Impact of COVID-19 on Australians

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Jun 2021 at 1320 AEST, 1520 NZST

    PLOS One

    Young people, women and those on lower incomes fared worst in maintaining their wellbeing during COVID-19 lockdowns in South Australia, according to the results of a new Flinders University survey. Read more about Impact of COVID-19 on Australians

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  2. COVID-19 immunity after infection could be long lasting and boosted by vaccination

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Jun 2021 at 1056 AEST, 1256 NZST

    Nature

    Immunology: Long-lasting immunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection (N&V) Antibodies produced in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection continue to evolve over a 6-to-12-month period, and ... The findings suggest that Read more about COVID-19 immunity after infection could be long lasting and boosted by vaccination

    InternationalThe Rockefeller University, USA

  3. Third COVID-19 shot could improve immunity for some organ recipients

    Publicly released: Tue 15 Jun 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine increased antibody levels in organ transplant recipients with a suboptimal response following standard 2-dose vaccinationStudy is the first to report on response to Read more about Third COVID-19 shot could improve immunity for some organ recipients

    InternationalJohns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA

  4. A herd immunity COVID-19 response would have left Western Australia $4.9 billion worse off

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Jun 2021 at 1727 AEST, 1927 NZST

    Health Science Reports

    3 billion. Research simulated a one-year period from the time of the initial introduction of COVID-19 to Western Australia. ... Our research simulated a one-year period from the time of the initial Read more about A herd immunity COVID-19 response would have left Western Australia $4.9 billion worse off

    Australia; WAMurdoch University

  5. Zoom buddies don't let Zoom buddies put on COVID-19 PPE incorrectly

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Jun 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    DONNING, DOFFING PPE: REMOTE “BUDDIES” EFFECTIVEIN the COVID-19 era, using “remote buddies” may provide globally reliable access to monitoring, which is critical to keeping healthcare workers Read more about Zoom buddies don't let Zoom buddies put on COVID-19 PPE incorrectly

    Australia; New Zealand; VICThe Royal Melbourne Hospital | The University of Melbourne ...

  6. People with intellectual disability at ‘unacceptably high’ risk of preventable hospitalisation

    Publicly released: Mon 14 Jun 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    Particularly in light of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, we need to address the barriers faced by people with intellectual disability to be vaccinated. ... We now look to the Minister to release and Read more about People with intellectual disability at ‘unacceptably high’ risk of preventable hospitalisation

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  7. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine likely to protect against variants, including delta

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jun 2021 at 1045 AEST, 1245 NZST

    Nature

    Immunology: Pfizer vaccine neutralizes new SARS-CoV-2 variantsSera elicited by the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralize new SARS-CoV-2 variants, reports a paper in Nature. ... tested the Read more about Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine likely to protect against variants, including delta

    InternationalUniversity of Texas Medical Branch, USA

  8. Vaccination helps protect the unvaccinated from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jun 2021 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    1. Immunology: COVID-19 vaccination helps protect unvaccinated people Higher levels of vaccination against COVID-19 were associated with lower rates of infection with SARS-CoV-2 among a group of Read more about Vaccination helps protect the unvaccinated from COVID-19

    InternationalTechnion–Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

  9. Increase in depression and anxiety, but reduction in alcohol-related harm for young Australians during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jun 2021 at 0838 AEST, 1038 NZST

    Psychological Medicine

    In another report using the same APSALS survey data, it was found that alcohol use among young people during the COVID-19 pandemic decreased. ... The report found that changes in consumption appear to be Read more about Increase in depression and anxiety, but reduction in alcohol-related harm for young Australians during COVID-19

    Australia; NSWNational Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) ...

  10. Thousands of deaths likely if COVID-19 ‘left to run’ in Victoria without high vaccine uptake and public health measures

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jun 2021 at 0600 AEST, 0800 NZST

    COVID’. ”The modelling presents scenarios projecting COVID-19 infections, hospitalisations and deaths one year after new infections enter the community, even when people are vaccinated. Read more about Thousands of deaths likely if COVID-19 ‘left to run’ in Victoria without high vaccine uptake and public health measures

    Australia; VICBurnet Institute

  11. Hush little baby don’t say a word… Giving a voice to child victims of family abuse and neglect

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Jun 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    4 times for males and 2. 5 times for females, and for children who had spent some time in out-of-home care 3. ... and never more so than during the COVID-19 pandemic with the heightened stresses on Read more about Hush little baby don’t say a word… Giving a voice to child victims of family abuse and neglect

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  12. EXPERT REACTION: Second Australian death from blood clots following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jun 2021 at 1759 AEST, 1959 NZST

    A 52 year old NSW woman has become the second Australian to die from thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) following the administration of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. ... Australia now has Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Second Australian death from blood clots following AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

    Australia; QLD; WAAustralian Catholic University | Murdoch University

  13. EXPERT REACTION: AstraZeneca vaccine linked to bleeding disorder, Pfizer not

    Publicly released: Thu 10 Jun 2021 at 0300 AEST, 0500 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    The authors say the small risk associated with the AstraZeneca jab is important, but is far smaller than the risk of serious illness or death caused by COVID-19. ... Additional support was provided Read more about EXPERT REACTION: AstraZeneca vaccine linked to bleeding disorder, Pfizer not

    New Zealand; InternationalVictoria University of Wellington

  14. Talking in confined spaces without a mask may pose the greatest risk of spreading COVID-19 to others

    Publicly released: Wed 9 Jun 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    Journal of Internal Medicine

    A review of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has found that not only is airborne transmission the main way COVID-19 is transmitted, but ... CoV-2, the virus that Read more about Talking in confined spaces without a mask may pose the greatest risk of spreading COVID-19 to others

    InternationalNational Institutes of Health, USA

  15. Nintendo® Wii therapy may help improve balance in kids with cerebral palsy

    Publicly released: Wed 9 Jun 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology

    palsy because it is cheap, can be done at home, and is fun for the kids. ... nature. In addition, it is a low-cost tool that can be used at home for therapeutic purposes, a fact that is of great relevance Read more about Nintendo® Wii therapy may help improve balance in kids with cerebral palsy

    InternationalUniversity of Jaen, Spain

  16. COVID-19 lockdowns lead Aussie and UK women to drink more

    Publicly released: Wed 9 Jun 2021 at 1207 AEST, 1407 NZST

    Frontiers in Public Health

    Feelings of anxiety, pessimism and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic led middle-aged women in both Australia and the UK to stock up on alcohol, which was associated with drinking ... COVID-19, and Read more about COVID-19 lockdowns lead Aussie and UK women to drink more

    Australia; International; VIC; SAFlinders University

  17. Could game theory be applied to COVID-19 vaccine rollouts?

    Publicly released: Wed 9 Jun 2021 at 0901 AEST, 1101 NZST

    Royal Society Open Science

    Optimal governance and implementation of vaccination programs to contain the COVID-19 pandemic Vaccination uptake has become the key factor that will determine our success in containing the COVID-19 Read more about Could game theory be applied to COVID-19 vaccine rollouts?

    Australia; InternationalThe University of Sydney | University of Maribor, Slovenia

  18. Pandemic-proofing Australia's education system

    Publicly released: Wed 9 Jun 2021 at 0600 AEST, 0800 NZST

    The University of Queensland and Paul Ramsay Foundation Learning through COVID-19 project has explored the impact of the national lockdown on educational disadvantage and provides a roadmap for Read more about Pandemic-proofing Australia's education system

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  19. BCG vaccine trial joins global race to better understand COVID-19 variants

    Publicly released: Wed 9 Jun 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    remains susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 variants after having COVID-19 or receiving a COVID-19-specific vaccine. ... We have been lucky enough to receive this additional funding for the BRACE COVID-19-Specific Read more about BCG vaccine trial joins global race to better understand COVID-19 variants

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  20. A vital tool to study virus evolution in the test tube

    Publicly released: Tue 8 Jun 2021 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Nature Communications

    said. “Up until now, we’ve mostly just waited and reacted to viral variants as they emerge, and in the case of SARS-CoV-2 the world has been hit by ... We can now monitor changes in viruses like Read more about A vital tool to study virus evolution in the test tube

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland | QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute ...

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