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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. Bill Clinton and Anthony Fauci to discuss need for equitable global access to medical oxygen

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Mar 2021 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    oxygen in saving lives, how the COVID-19 pandemic is widening gaps in access, and steps that can be taken to ensure that oxygen is sustainably available in low- and ... We work with our partners to Read more about Bill Clinton and Anthony Fauci to discuss need for equitable global access to medical oxygen

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | Clinton Health Access Initiatives

  2. COVID conspiracy theorists: worried about others or just selfish?

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Mar 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    European Journal of Social Psychology

    COVID-19 conspiracy theorists are more concerned about their own health and less concerned about the health of others, according to a study led by University of Queensland researchers. ... People who more Read more about COVID conspiracy theorists: worried about others or just selfish?

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  3. Social distancing Tweets may help encourage people to stay home

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Mar 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    They searched tweets by looking for COVID-19- related keywords, and used geotagging to determine where the tweeters were. ... Then they compared tweeting with people's movements in the state the next day. Read more about Social distancing Tweets may help encourage people to stay home

    InternationalUniversite Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne, France

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Albatrosses regularly fly to unprotected ‘Wild West’ areas

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Mar 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    Science Advances

    spend time in Chile and Peru, in Japan and the USA in the north Pacific Ocean, while others visit Namibia and South Africa. ... Economic Zones of different countries and the high seas. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Albatrosses regularly fly to unprotected ‘Wild West’ areas

    Australia; New Zealand; InternationalDepartment of Conservation | University of Auckland ...

  5. EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 caused a 7% emissions drop, but how do we keep it going?

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Mar 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Nature Climate Change

    Building on their previous work, Corinne Le Quéré and colleagues report an annual summary of global CO2 emissions for 2020, assessing the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on emissions throughout the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 caused a 7% emissions drop, but how do we keep it going?

    Australia; International; ACTCSIRO | University of East Anglia, UK

  6. Identifying the cause and potential treatment for COVID-19-induced heart damage

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Mar 2021 at 0100 AEDT, 0300 NZDT

    BioRxiv

    We exposed the bioengineered, stem-cell-derived heart tissue to COVID-19 patient blood and found it caused dysfunction even when the virus didn’t infect the tissue. ... These findings showcase the Read more about Identifying the cause and potential treatment for COVID-19-induced heart damage

    Australia; QLDQIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

  7. COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective for all variants

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Mar 2021 at 1700 AEDT, 1900 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    STUDY 1 Immunology: The SARS-CoV-2 501Y. V2 variant escapes neutralization by some COVID-19 donor plasma and antibodiesA laboratory-developed pseudovirus containing the mutations found in the SARS-CoV Read more about COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective for all variants

    InternationalNational Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa

  8. COVID-19 drop in tourists a mixed bag for mammals

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Mar 2021 at 1601 AEDT, 1801 NZDT

    Mammal Review

    Japanese and US scientists reviewed existing research and news reports to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mammals that live around tourism hotspots and in zoos, and found ... Impacts of the Read more about COVID-19 drop in tourists a mixed bag for mammals

    InternationalHiroshima University, Japan

  9. Key steps discovered in production of critical immune cell

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Mar 2021 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    Nature Cell Biology

    Flt3L hormone plays vital role in fighting off infectionDendritic cells are immune cells that activate ‘killer’ T cells, which are vital for clearing viral infections, such as COVID-19, but also Read more about Key steps discovered in production of critical immune cell

    Australia; VICWEHI

  10. Facemasks do not impair kids' breathing

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Mar 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    Wearing surgical face masks for 30 minutes does not impair breathing or cause respiratory distress in kids and toddlers, according to Italian research. ... hour. The findings suggest kids could be Read more about Facemasks do not impair kids' breathing

    InternationalSapienza University of Rome, Italy

  11. Arthritis drugs help critical Covid patients

    Publicly released: Tue 2 Mar 2021 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    NEJM

    Arthritis drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab have been proven to have a significant impact on the survival of Covid-19 patients in critical care. ... Two arthritis treatments, the immunosuppressive drugs Read more about Arthritis drugs help critical Covid patients

    Australia; New Zealand; InternationalMonash University | University of Auckland

  12. WHO expert panel strongly advises against using hydroxychloroquine to prevent Covid-19

    Publicly released: Tue 2 Mar 2021 at 1040 AEDT, 1240 NZDT

    The BMJ

    As such, the panel considers that this drug is no longer a research priority and that resources should be used to evaluate other more promising drugs to prevent Covid-19. ... Foundation. It’s aim is to Read more about WHO expert panel strongly advises against using hydroxychloroquine to prevent Covid-19

    Australia; International; VICThe Royal Melbourne Hospital | World Health Organization

  13. Just a bit of harmless fun? Aussies unaware of issues caused by scratchies, lotteries, and bingo

    Publicly released: Tue 2 Mar 2021 at 0800 AEDT, 1000 NZDT

    Journal of Gambling Studies

    lotteries, and bingo, despite these being in the top ten most harmful gambling products. ... Lead author Dr Leon Booth said that with Australians being some of the world’s biggest gamblers and with Read more about Just a bit of harmless fun? Aussies unaware of issues caused by scratchies, lotteries, and bingo

    Australia; NSWGeorge Institute for Global Health

  14. New insight into Great Barrier Reef habitat

    Publicly released: Tue 2 Mar 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Nature Ecology & Evolution

    We’re still finding out what’s there, and how it’s connected to the coral reefs. ... To continue their exploration of the Great Barrier Reef seafloor, McNeil and colleagues have been able to secure Read more about New insight into Great Barrier Reef habitat

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  15. Using mindfulness meditation to mitigate pandemic pain

    Publicly released: Mon 1 Mar 2021 at 1400 AEDT, 1600 NZDT

    We are trying to get a picture of how widespread these impacts have been after the COVID-19 pandemic and how they relate to pain outcomes. ... 2020. Participants will be asked to complete a 20-minute Read more about Using mindfulness meditation to mitigate pandemic pain

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland | The University of Sydney

  16. For young Aussies, 4 decades of financial disadvantage only got worse during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Mon 1 Mar 2021 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

    Australian Journal of Social Issues

    When it comes to financial stability during the COVID-19 pandemic, young people were disproportionately disadvantaged according to Aussie researchers. ... generous JobKeeper initiative, and more likely to Read more about For young Aussies, 4 decades of financial disadvantage only got worse during COVID-19

    Australia; VICRMIT University

  17. The indirect impacts of COVID on Aboriginal communities

    Publicly released: Mon 1 Mar 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    MJA

    The recent drought, bushfires and COVID-19 restrictions have only worsened experiences, the authors added, especially when government measures can trigger negative feelings, particularly for those Read more about The indirect impacts of COVID on Aboriginal communities

    Australia; NSW; ACTNSW Government

  18. Cancer diagnoses dropped during the Melbourne lockdown

    Publicly released: Mon 1 Mar 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    MJA

    An estimated 2,530 cancer diagnoses were delayed or missing during the COVID-19-related restrictions in Victoria, according to Aussie researchers who used data from the Victorian Cancer Registry to Read more about Cancer diagnoses dropped during the Melbourne lockdown

    Australia; VICCancer Council Victoria | Monash University | Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

  19. Heart damage from COVID-19 likely the result of direct viral infection, not just inflammation

    Publicly released: Sat 27 Feb 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    JACC: Basic to Translational Science

    US scientists say heart damage associated with COVID-19 is caused by heart cells becoming infected with the virus, and not just by the body's inflammatory response to viral infection ... They used models Read more about Heart damage from COVID-19 likely the result of direct viral infection, not just inflammation

    InternationalWashington University School of Medicine, USA

  20. If someone in your household has COVID-19, there's a 1-in-10 chance you'll catch it too

    Publicly released: Sat 27 Feb 2021 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    1 per cent, the experts say. Adults and those with existing illnesses were most likely to catch COVID-19 from an infected household member, they add. ... Household Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 What The Read more about If someone in your household has COVID-19, there's a 1-in-10 chance you'll catch it too

    InternationalMassachusetts General Hospital, USA

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