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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. Back-to-front airplane boarding may increase Covid-19 exposure risk

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Apr 2021 at 0901 AEST, 1101 NZST

    Royal Society Open Science

    Airlines have introduced a back-to-front boarding process in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Our results suggest that the new boarding procedures increase the risk of exposure to COVID-19 compared Read more about Back-to-front airplane boarding may increase Covid-19 exposure risk

    InternationalUniversity of West Florida, USA; Florida State University, USA; Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA; Arizona State University; USA

  2. Māori researchers call for a Tiriti-led science-policy approach

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Apr 2021 at 0300 AEST, 0500 NZST

    A new report by leading Māori researchers seeks major changes to the way in which knowledge and evidence is used in policy and decision-making in post-COVID Aotearoa. ... including from Ngā Pae o te Read more about Māori researchers call for a Tiriti-led science-policy approach

    New ZealandNgā Pae o te Māramatanga

  3. Facial paralysis risk after mRNA vaccines no greater than other vaccines

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Apr 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    What The Study Did: This analysis uses the World Health Organization pharmacovigilance database to explore the potential safety signal of facial paralysis after COVID-19 vaccination. ... When compared Read more about Facial paralysis risk after mRNA vaccines no greater than other vaccines

    InternationalGrenoble Alpes University Hospital, France

  4. Handwashing not hand sanitiser best way to stop gastro-causing norovirus

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Apr 2021 at 1600 AEST, 1800 NZST

    Cathy Moir, Council Chair, said not all viruses are the same and although hand sanitisers are very effective against reducing the spread of COVID-19, they have little effect on the ... Norovirus causes Read more about Handwashing not hand sanitiser best way to stop gastro-causing norovirus

    AustraliaFood Safety Information Council

  5. Future drones likely to resemble 300-million-year-old flying machine

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Apr 2021 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    Drones

    Much of the work was done during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, giving a glimpse into how research can be undertaken remotely. ... A team of PhD students led by UniSA Professor of Sensor Systems, Javaan Chahl Read more about Future drones likely to resemble 300-million-year-old flying machine

    Australia; InternationalUniversity of South Australia

  6. Early changes in the COVID-19 virus help explain why death rates dropped as the pandemic progressed

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Apr 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Early changes to the COVID-19 virus were associated with increased survival once a patient was hospitalised, according to a US study. ... The association of identified SARS-CoV-2 variants and virus Read more about Early changes in the COVID-19 virus help explain why death rates dropped as the pandemic progressed

    InternationalCleveland Clinic Children’s, USA

  7. Nanobodies inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection

    Publicly released: Mon 26 Apr 2021 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    PNAS

    Australian researchers have identified neutralising nanobodies that block the SARS-CoV-2 virus from entering cells in preclinical models. ... At a glanceResearchers have identified nanobodies that Read more about Nanobodies inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection

    Australia; VICWEHI

  8. Vaccination of adults unlikely to stop COVID-19 if silent infection in kids goes undetected

    Publicly released: Sat 24 Apr 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    In the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine for children, US researchers say identifying presymptomatic and asymptomatic infection in kids is crucial to stopping COVID-19. ... Using a simulation of COVID-19 Read more about Vaccination of adults unlikely to stop COVID-19 if silent infection in kids goes undetected

    InternationalYale School of Public Health, USA

  9. Regular Covid tests linked to healthcare workers feeling less burnt out

    Publicly released: Fri 23 Apr 2021 at 0946 AEST, 1146 NZST

    PLOS One

    Two-thirds of healthcare workers surveyed during the rise of the COVID-19 are at high risk of burnout, but staff that got regularly tested for the virus seemed to show ... Researchers looked at more than 3 Read more about Regular Covid tests linked to healthcare workers feeling less burnt out

    InternationalImperial College London, UK; National University of Singapore, Singapore; Polish Hospital Foundation, Poland

  10. Mapping the long-term effects after a COVID-19 infection

    Publicly released: Fri 23 Apr 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature

    The acute symptoms of COVID-19 are well-characterized, but less is known about the long-term complications of infection with SARS-CoV-2. ... medical assistance for additional problems than nearly 5 Read more about Mapping the long-term effects after a COVID-19 infection

    InternationalVA Saint Louis Health Care System, USA; Washington University, USA; Saint Louis University, USA

  11. Stroke risk more than doubles in men after asymptomatic COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 23 Apr 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    The researchers used hospital data to identify men under 50 who were treated for ischemic stroke after asymptomatic COVID-19. ... They calculated the instance of ischemic stroke among similar men after Read more about Stroke risk more than doubles in men after asymptomatic COVID-19

    InternationalNational Neuroscience Institute, Singapore

  12. NBA players who tested positive after COVID-19 recovery did not spread the virus

    Publicly released: Fri 23 Apr 2021 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Those who continue to test positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the virus do not continue to spread it, according to a study of US basketball players and staff during ... Researchers monitored Read more about NBA players who tested positive after COVID-19 recovery did not spread the virus

    InternationalReal World Solutions, USA

  13. Guilt and social pressure means some of us aren't fessing up to breaking COVID-19 protocols

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 1445 AEST, 1645 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    It seems guilt and social pressure stop people from admitting they are breaking COVID-19 protocols, but “face-saving” strategies give a clearer picture of how many of us are breaking ... The study Read more about Guilt and social pressure means some of us aren't fessing up to breaking COVID-19 protocols

    Australia; New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Edinburgh, UK

  14. Johnson&Johnson COVID-19 vaccine trial data shows it is effective after a single dose

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Data from the phase 3 trial of the Johnson&Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has revealed a single dose of the vaccine has a 66 per cent efficacy against moderate to severe ... The efficacy of the vaccine was Read more about Johnson&Johnson COVID-19 vaccine trial data shows it is effective after a single dose

    InternationalJohnson & Johnson

  15. Two cases of COVID-19 variants in people already vaccinated with mRNA vaccines

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Two cases of women becoming infected with variants of COVID-19 despite already being fully vaccinated are reported, highlighting the potential risk from variants, according to US research. Read more about Two cases of COVID-19 variants in people already vaccinated with mRNA vaccines

    InternationalRockefeller University, USA

  16. Early data on mRNA vaccines during pregnancy shows no obvious safety concerns

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Early data on pregnant people who have received mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations shows no clear safety issues, according to US researchers. ... For the 827 people who gave birth, adverse pregnancy and newborn Read more about Early data on mRNA vaccines during pregnancy shows no obvious safety concerns

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  17. Fewer deaths among Aussies with dementia in the first 10 months of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Over the past year, Australia has introduced a range of measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 and treat those affected,’ said AIHW spokesperson Dr. ... Although they are more likely to develop severe Read more about Fewer deaths among Aussies with dementia in the first 10 months of COVID-19

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  18. Children exposed to intimate partner violence twice as likely to have poorer language skills and mental and physical health

    Publicly released: Thu 22 Apr 2021 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    BMJ

    The impact of COVID-19 has increased pressures on families and heightened the need for more effective intervention and support for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. ” ... Intimate partner Read more about Children exposed to intimate partner violence twice as likely to have poorer language skills and mental and physical health

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  19. Life expectancy with HIV is catching up to the general population in Central and South America

    Publicly released: Wed 21 Apr 2021 at 1700 AEST, 1900 NZST

    The Lancet HIV

    Sadly, however, the old challenges linger amid the COVID-19 pandemic, such that life expectancy gains among people with HIV could wane. ... The region is affected by endemic income and health inequalities Read more about Life expectancy with HIV is catching up to the general population in Central and South America

    InternationalVanderbilt University, USA

  20. Percentages, graphs, personas: Communicating the risk of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 21 Apr 2021 at 0901 AEST, 1101 NZST

    Royal Society Open Science

    With the wealth of knowledge about COVID-19's risk factors, it's now possible to create personalised calculators of someone's chance of dying from the disease. ... Personalised calculators to help present Read more about Percentages, graphs, personas: Communicating the risk of COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Cambridge, UK

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