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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. The science of immunisation—common questions answered in new guide

    Publicly released: Fri 14 May 2021 at 0600 AEST, 0800 NZST

    The Australian Academy of Science has launched a new guide about the science of immunisation to help counter misinformation and uncertainty surrounding vaccines for COVID-19 and other diseases. Read more about The science of immunisation—common questions answered in new guide

    Australia; ACTAustralian Academy of Science | Australian Government - Dept of Health

  2. Kids might not show typical COVID-19 symptoms

    Publicly released: Fri 14 May 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Scientific Reports

    The team looked at data from over 12,000 kids in the US with lab-confirmed COVID-19, and found 18. ... COVID-19: Majority of infected children may not show typical symptomsThe majority of children Read more about Kids might not show typical COVID-19 symptoms

    InternationalUniversity of Alabama, USA

  3. EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 pandemic could have been prevented, IPPPR says

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 1430 AEST, 1630 NZST

    The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response (IPPPR) has released its report suggesting the pandemic was preventable. ... If you would like to speak to one of the experts, feel free to Read more about EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 pandemic could have been prevented, IPPPR says

    Australia; VICAustralian Science Media Centre

  4. Moderna's 'COVID arm' not a serious reaction

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    JAMA Dermatology

    The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may cause a small hypersensitivity reaction at the site of the injection seven days after administration, according to international researchers who say the reaction is Read more about Moderna's 'COVID arm' not a serious reaction

    InternationalYale University School of Medicine, USA

  5. Long Covid affecting more than half of patients six months on

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    Journal of Proteome Research

    These new metabolic discoveries provide a quantitative platform to develop monitoring strategies and personalising the long-term management of Long Covid (Post-Acute Covid-19 Syndrome - PACS) patients Read more about Long Covid affecting more than half of patients six months on

    Australia; WAMurdoch University | The University of Western Australia

  6. EXPERT REACTION: Moderna to supply Australia with 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 1230 AEST, 1430 NZST

    The Moderna vaccine diversifies Australia’s supply of COVID-19 vaccines, provides more flexibility for the national vaccine rollout, and secures early access to possible vaccinations for emerging Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Moderna to supply Australia with 25 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

    Australia; VIC; QLD; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

  7. Could delaying a second COVID-19 vaccine dose prevent more deaths?

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    The BMJ

    Delaying the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines, at least for people aged under 65, could result in up to 20 per cent lower death rate, according to US researchers, but ... Both the Pfizer and Moderna Read more about Could delaying a second COVID-19 vaccine dose prevent more deaths?

    InternationalMayo Clinic, USA

  8. Australia installs record-breaking number of rooftop solar panels

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    The solar PV installation data shows how quickly PV systems have been taken up across Australia and the increasing size of the PV arrays," Mr Ambrose said. ... 5 kilowatts. "Sustained low technology costs, Read more about Australia installs record-breaking number of rooftop solar panels

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDCSIRO

  9. Children explain their food insecurity woes

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

    The cruel realities of childhood food insecurity bit hard during COVID-19, when hardships magnified existing problems for families feeling economic pressure. ... The impact of COVID-19 has led to Read more about Children explain their food insecurity woes

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  10. Accelerating local COVID vaccine development for mutant strains

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    A leading South Australian immunologist is accelerating work on a locally developed Covid-19 vaccine, in what’s anticipated to be the second line of defence against the virus. ... This means that we can Read more about Accelerating local COVID vaccine development for mutant strains

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  11. We need herd immunity against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

    Publicly released: Thu 13 May 2021 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Another post on social media suggested 160 doctors disapproved of the COVID-19 vaccine as it could change human DNA or that it could modify genes, cause cancers, and infertility. ... The most popular Read more about We need herd immunity against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  12. Jobs require jabs: Employment should require COVID-19 vaccine for frontline healthcare workers

    Publicly released: Wed 12 May 2021 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    Journal of Medical Ethics

    Employment for frontline healthcare workers should be conditional on COVID-19 vaccination unless they have a valid medical reason for not getting the jab, argue Australian and international ethicists. Read more about Jobs require jabs: Employment should require COVID-19 vaccine for frontline healthcare workers

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne

  13. 80% of hospitalised COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms

    Publicly released: Wed 12 May 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    What The Study Did: This global observational study included patients with COVID-19 representing 13 countries and four continents, and its findings suggest neurological manifestations are Read more about 80% of hospitalised COVID-19 patients have neurological symptoms

    InternationalUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA

  14. EXPERT REACTION: Federal Budget 2021/22

    Publicly released: Wed 12 May 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Below are expert comments collected by the AusSMC on how the 2021-22 Federal Budget will impact science and research. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Federal Budget 2021/22

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

  15. How to predict severe influenza in hospitalised patients

    Publicly released: Tue 11 May 2021 at 2000 AEST, 2200 NZST

    Nature Communications

    The COVID-19 pandemic, and before this, the swine flu pandemic, has highlighted the importance of improving our understanding of respiratory viral infections to improve the identification of patients Read more about How to predict severe influenza in hospitalised patients

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne | Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

  16. 1.5°C degrowth scenarios suggest need for new mitigation pathways

    Publicly released: Tue 11 May 2021 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Nature Communications

    Currently the IPCC and the established modelling community, integrated assessment model (IAM), does not consider degrowth scenarios where reduced production and consumption in the global North is Read more about 1.5°C degrowth scenarios suggest need for new mitigation pathways

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  17. The COVID-19 vaccines could help stop the next pandemic in its tracks

    Publicly released: Tue 11 May 2021 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    Current vaccines used for the COVID-19 pandemic could provide a blueprint for protecting against the next coronavirus, according to a US study. ... The researchers believe mRNA vaccines can therefore Read more about The COVID-19 vaccines could help stop the next pandemic in its tracks

    InternationalDuke University School of Medicine, USA

  18. Mild COVID-19 linked to slight increase in medication, doctor's visits

    Publicly released: Tue 11 May 2021 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    complications in people who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus but did not require hospitalisation and compared these to people who tested negative for the COVID-19 virus. ... According to the Read more about Mild COVID-19 linked to slight increase in medication, doctor's visits

    InternationalUniversity of Southern Denmark

  19. New tool to speed up growth of the COVID-19 genomic sequencing tree

    Publicly released: Tue 11 May 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Genetics

    Genomic sequencing has grown to play a significant role in tracing the spread of COVID-19, as contact tracers look at viral genomes to link cases to one another and track ... With nearly 100,000 sequences Read more about New tool to speed up growth of the COVID-19 genomic sequencing tree

    Australia; International; ACTThe Australian National University

  20. Drug target pathway could unlock treatments for diabetes, cancer and COVID

    Publicly released: Mon 10 May 2021 at 2000 AEST, 2200 NZST

    Nature Communications

    Scientists have visualised and investigated a key molecular pathway that could one day help treat inflammation, diabetes, cancer, infectious diseases and potentially even COVID-19. ... By better Read more about Drug target pathway could unlock treatments for diabetes, cancer and COVID

    Australia; QLDGriffith University | The University of Queensland

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