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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. Video games may level up your mental health

    Publicly released: Tue 20 Aug 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Human Behaviour

    Among the public, it is often believed that video gaming negatively affects well-being, and the World Health Organization has labelled gaming disorder as a health condition. ... Egami and colleagues Read more about Video games may level up your mental health

    InternationalNihon University, Tokyo, Japan

  2. Long COVID cost Australian economy about $9.6 billion in 2022

    Publicly released: Mon 19 Aug 2024 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    The Medical Journal of Australia

    Using data from 5,185 Australian working adults aged 18 and over, the research team developed a mathematical model to calculate the number of people with ongoing COVID-19 symptoms lasting ... At the peak Read more about Long COVID cost Australian economy about $9.6 billion in 2022

    Australia; NSW; VIC; ACTThe Australian National University | The University of New South Wales ...

  3. Parents' digital distraction linked to children's anxiety

    Publicly released: Sat 17 Aug 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    The authors say that parental 'technoference' needs to be addressed as part of emerging adolescents' wellbeing. ... The findings of this study speak to the need to discuss digital technology use and Read more about Parents' digital distraction linked to children's anxiety

    InternationalUniversité de Montréal, Canada

  4. Getting creative could make you happier and feel better

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Aug 2024 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Public Health

    This is not always the case with employment. ”A stitch in timeThe scientists were inspired by the urgent need to improve public mental health in the wake of the Covid-19 ... The wellbeing effects were Read more about Getting creative could make you happier and feel better

    InternationalAnglia Ruskin University, UK

  5. EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares mpox outbreak an international emergency

    Publicly released: Thu 15 Aug 2024 at 1145 AEST, 1345 NZST

    The World Health Organization has declared an upsurge of mpox cases across several African countries a public health emergency of international concern overnight. ... The disease formerly known as Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares mpox outbreak an international emergency

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

  6. Aussies are more likely to live longer than our English-speaking peers

    Publicly released: Wed 14 Aug 2024 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    BMJ Open

    While high income countries achieved good life expectancy gains during the 20th century, the trends have been much less favourable in the 21st century, even before the COVID-19 pandemic, note Read more about Aussies are more likely to live longer than our English-speaking peers

    Australia; New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Southern California, USA

  7. Emergency cash payments found to have positive impact on vulnerable young Australians

    Publicly released: Tue 13 Aug 2024 at 1231 AEST, 1431 NZST

    Scientific Reports

    This study investigated the impact of cash transfer payments (specifically JobKeeper and JobSeeker Supplement) provided during the COVID-19 pandemic and found young Australians with neurodiversity and Read more about Emergency cash payments found to have positive impact on vulnerable young Australians

    Australia; NSW; QLDThe University of Sydney | University of Southern Queensland ...

  8. We still can't reliably diagnose Long COVID

    Publicly released: Tue 13 Aug 2024 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    1. “Long COVID” continues to evade diagnosisOf 25 routine clinical lab tests, not one can aid in diagnosing post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2A national cohort study of adult participants Read more about We still can't reliably diagnose Long COVID

    InternationalUniversity of Colorado, USA

  9. Does physical isolation increase loneliness?

    Publicly released: Fri 9 Aug 2024 at 1239 AEST, 1439 NZST

    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization

    A new study using data from COVID-19 lockdowns in Australia suggests that physical isolation does not lead to an increase in feelings of loneliness. ... A new study using data from Covid-19 lockdowns in Read more about Does physical isolation increase loneliness?

    Australia; NSW; VICUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS) | The University of Melbourne

  10. Work-from-home success might depend on your home office setup

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Aug 2024 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    In recent years, thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic and technological advancements, working from home has become the “new normal” for many workers who otherwise would have worked Read more about Work-from-home success might depend on your home office setup

    InternationalMaastricht University, The Netherlands

  11. COVID-19 still increases your risk of dying in ICU

    Publicly released: Mon 5 Aug 2024 at 1236 AEST, 1436 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    Zealand with SARS-CoV-2 infections, even if they were in ICU for another reason. ... The researchers say doctors should be aware that patients with SARS-CoV- 2 infections at ICU admission have a higher Read more about COVID-19 still increases your risk of dying in ICU

    Australia; New Zealand; VIC; ACTMonash University | St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne ...

  12. Circular RNAs – the new frontier in cancer research

    Publicly released: Fri 2 Aug 2024 at 1306 AEST, 1506 NZST

    Nature Reviews Cancer

    synthetic COVID-19 vaccine works to target the virus. ... 1038/s41568-024-00721-7This study involved researchers from Flinders University and the University of Michigan. Read more about Circular RNAs – the new frontier in cancer research

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  13. Calculate your personal long COVID risk

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Aug 2024 at 0920 AEST, 1120 NZST

    The University of Queensland-led and developed COVID-19 Risk Calculator has been updated to determine a person’s risk of developing long COVID. ... The chance of suffering long COVID increases with Read more about Calculate your personal long COVID risk

    Australia; NSW; QLD; SAThe University of Queensland | Flinders University ...

  14. Long COVID is common years after being hospitalised by the virus

    Publicly released: Thu 1 Aug 2024 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Psychiatry

    The researchers outline the complexity and variability of symptoms after COVID-19, and say while treatment of the condition has so far mostly involved treating the symptoms, there are various areas Read more about Long COVID is common years after being hospitalised by the virus

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK (Paper 1), Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, UK (Paper 2)

  15. Injury dressings in first-aid kits provide a new technique to reveal shark species after bite incidents

    Publicly released: Tue 30 Jul 2024 at 1449 AEST, 1649 NZST

    Forensic Science International: Genetics

    Using the PCR testing method popularised by COVID-19, they showed that a similar approach that uses a medical gauze to collect organic tissue and DNA samples from shark bites works ... They found that Read more about Injury dressings in first-aid kits provide a new technique to reveal shark species after bite incidents

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; InternationalFlinders University

  16. Unlocking the full potential of RNA

    Publicly released: Tue 30 Jul 2024 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    RNA science was crucial in the development of COVID-19 vaccines, but experts at the ANU-based Shine-Dalgarno Centre for RNA Innovation (SDCRI) say that’s just the start. ... By talking to stakeholders, Read more about Unlocking the full potential of RNA

    Australia; ACTThe Australian National University

  17. Strong COVID-19 restrictions likely saved lives in the US

    Publicly released: Sat 27 Jul 2024 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Health Forum

    Strong COVID-19 restrictions likely saved lives in the US and the death toll could have been higher if more states didn't impose these restrictions, according to US research. ... These findings do not Read more about Strong COVID-19 restrictions likely saved lives in the US

    InternationalUniversity of Virginia, USA

  18. Conflicting health advice drives confusion, but doctors are still the most trusted

    Publicly released: Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Frontiers in Medicine

    For example, during the Covid-19 crisis, high-profile health experts received death threats while misinformation went viral on social media. ... health agencies,” said Dr Arch Mainous, a professor at Read more about Conflicting health advice drives confusion, but doctors are still the most trusted

    InternationalUniversity of Florida, USA

  19. Seven steps to achieving the right to clean indoor air post-pandemic

    Publicly released: Fri 26 Jul 2024 at 0500 AEST, 0700 NZST

    Science

    of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences said the rapid global spread of Covid-19 had soon made it clear the world was unprepared to respond appropriately. ... Ventilation and indoor airborne infection Read more about Seven steps to achieving the right to clean indoor air post-pandemic

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  20. Wearing a mask could reduce your risk of coughs, sneezes, and more

    Publicly released: Thu 25 Jul 2024 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The BMJ

    They were also encouraged to take a covid-19 test when they felt unwell, but the number of participants taking a test was low. ... 2% in favour of the face mask intervention. However, no statistically Read more about Wearing a mask could reduce your risk of coughs, sneezes, and more

    InternationalNorwegian Institute of Public Health, Norway

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