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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. NDIS barriers for young-onset dementia

    Publicly released: Thu 20 May 2021 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

    Flinders University and UNSW Sydney researchers evaluated 151 Australians living with YOD and their care partners who recently entered the disability system. ... Research examining the impacts of COVID-19 Read more about NDIS barriers for young-onset dementia

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  2. Parrot poachers striking while the market's hot

    Publicly released: Thu 20 May 2021 at 0930 AEST, 1130 NZST

    Biological Conservation

    from animals to humans - like COVID and avian flu. ... The researchers found some key reasons parrots were at risk of being poached - with a bird's attractiveness and the ability to sell it on legal Read more about Parrot poachers striking while the market's hot

    Australia; ACTThe Australian National University

  3. Long-term health woes more likely to hit Covid survivors

    Publicly released: Thu 20 May 2021 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    British Medical Journal

    One in seven adults with Covid-19 went on to develop another health condition several months after catching the virus, finds a study of more than 266,000 adults. ... The researchers point out that this Read more about Long-term health woes more likely to hit Covid survivors

    InternationalUnited Health Group and Optum Care (Minnesota and Colorado, US), Harvard School of Public Health (Boston, US)

  4. New Zealand had fewer deaths in 2020 than expected

    Publicly released: Thu 20 May 2021 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    British Medical Journal

    For example, in both the US and the UK, estimated excess deaths were more than 30% higher than the number of reported covid-19 deaths. ... There is an urgent need to measure this excess morbidity, support Read more about New Zealand had fewer deaths in 2020 than expected

    New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Oxford (UK), University of Cambridge (UK), Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (Germany), National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russian Federation), Harvard University (US)

  5. ‘Supercharged’ cells help scientists analyse SARS-CoV-2 variants faster

    Publicly released: Thu 20 May 2021 at 0600 AEST, 0800 NZST

    The scientists have now shared microscopic footage of the process – in their incredible video, you can see the healthy supercharged cells being taken over by the SARS-CoV-2 virus over ... The SARS-COV-2 Read more about ‘Supercharged’ cells help scientists analyse SARS-CoV-2 variants faster

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales | The Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society

  6. Vaccine hesitancy higher among those who get their news from social media

    Publicly released: Wed 19 May 2021 at 1700 AEST, 1900 NZST

    PLOS One

    Researchers looked at the media habits and opinions on the COVID-19 vaccine of 2,650 US residents. ... The group selected was more impacted by COVID-19 than the population average. Read more about Vaccine hesitancy higher among those who get their news from social media

    InternationalHarvard School of Public Health, USA

  7. What lockdown can teach us about the needs of high schoolers

    Publicly released: Wed 19 May 2021 at 1630 AEST, 1830 NZST

    PLOS One

    adolescents who received unplanned distance education due to the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing one’s own competence was linked to positive emotion, self-motivation to learn, and pro-learning Read more about What lockdown can teach us about the needs of high schoolers

    InternationalUniversity of Vienna, Austria

  8. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a 'perfect storm' for family violence

    Publicly released: Wed 19 May 2021 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    International Journal of Mental Health Nursing

    The rare circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have allowed family violence to fester, according to Australian experts. ... Emergency and disaster situations such as we are seeing with the COVID-19 Read more about The COVID-19 pandemic has been a 'perfect storm' for family violence

    Australia; NSWThe University of New England

  9. Homeschooling with limited English

    Publicly released: Tue 18 May 2021 at 1206 AEST, 1406 NZST

    Intersections: Gender and Sexuality in Asia and the Pacific

    While most parents in New Zealand scrambled to homeschool their children during the Covid-19 lockdowns, a study of the experience of Indonesian migrant mothers reveals that those ... While most parents in Read more about Homeschooling with limited English

    New ZealandAUT University

  10. BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Getting your head around mRNA vaccines

    Publicly released: Tue 18 May 2021 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    ONLINE BRIEFING: 12:15pm AEST Wed 19 May 2021 - Australia now has two mRNA vaccines lined up to be part of our COVID vaccine rollout, the Moderna and Pfizer jabs, but ... make these vaccines, and if so Read more about BACKGROUND BRIEFING: Getting your head around mRNA vaccines

    Australia; VIC; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre | The University of Western Australia ...

  11. Call for Australia to set ‘zero pollution’ goal

    Publicly released: Tue 18 May 2021 at 0730 AEST, 0930 NZST

    Environment International

    It is unleashing a pandemic of new diseases and existing conditions that far exceeds Covid-19 in terms of the death and disability caused. ... We appeal to the governments and businesses of Australia to Read more about Call for Australia to set ‘zero pollution’ goal

    Australia; InternationalCRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CARE)

  12. Scientists find new way of predicting COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

    Publicly released: Mon 17 May 2021 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    SYDNEY, Monday 17th May 2021) The early immune response in a person who has been vaccinated for COVID-19 can predict the level of protection they will have to the virus ... The researchers analysed data Read more about Scientists find new way of predicting COVID-19 vaccine efficacy

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales | The University of Sydney ...

  13. Direct-acting antiviral to treat COVID-19 developed in QLD

    Publicly released: Mon 17 May 2021 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    Molecular Therapy

    CoV-1) as well as SARS-CoV-2 and any new variants that may arise in the future because it targets ultra-conserved regions in the virus’ genome. ... The results suggest that siRNA-nanoparticle Read more about Direct-acting antiviral to treat COVID-19 developed in QLD

    Australia; International; QLDGriffith University | City of Hope

  14. Is the future of COVID-19 ventilation through your bum?

    Publicly released: Sat 15 May 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Med

    With support from the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the researchers plan to expand their preclinical studies and pursue Read more about Is the future of COVID-19 ventilation through your bum?

    InternationalKyoto University, Japan

  15. Aussies report getting out more, but our willingness to get a COVID-19 jab is down - global survey

    Publicly released: Fri 14 May 2021 at 1513 AEST, 1713 NZST

    Australians also reported the highest level of confidence in the ability of the healthcare system to respond to a Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. ... The survey has also been tracking people’s views Read more about Aussies report getting out more, but our willingness to get a COVID-19 jab is down - global survey

    Australia; InternationalImperial College London, UK

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

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