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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. 30-year-old advice on Māori inequity remains unheeded

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

    to restructure our country in the wake of Covid-19. ... COVID-19 brought to life what Puao-Te-Ata-Tu so clearly articulated. Read more about 30-year-old advice on Māori inequity remains unheeded

    New ZealandNgā Pae o te Māramatanga

  2. EXPERT REACTION: Bushfires across the Perth Hills

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Feb 2021 at 1610 AEDT, 1810 NZDT

    Bushfires continue to burn in the Perth Hills, with more than 9,400 hectares burned and 71 homes destroyed so far. ... Hundreds of people have spent the night in evacuation centres and conditions are Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Bushfires across the Perth Hills

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; TASAustralian Science Media Centre

  3. EXPERT REACTION: Russian trial suggests SPUTNIK V vaccine shows 91.6% efficacy

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Feb 2021 at 1300 AEDT, 1500 NZDT

    The Lancet

    been modified to express the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein. ... and further research is needed to understand the efficacy of the vaccine on asymptomatic COVID-19, and transmission. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Russian trial suggests SPUTNIK V vaccine shows 91.6% efficacy

    International; VICMinistry of Health of the Russian Federation, Russia

  4. Dual treatments help PTSD and depression

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Feb 2021 at 1157 AEDT, 1357 NZDT

    Journal of Anxiety Disorders

    Reducing the severity of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression - an urgent concern in the era of COVID-19 lockdown and isolation traumas – may benefit from dual treatments rather than Read more about Dual treatments help PTSD and depression

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  5. Trial gives hope for better control of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Feb 2021 at 1148 AEDT, 1348 NZDT

    PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

    While the world’s attention and resources have been focussed on combatting COVID-19 this past year, it’s important that the hundreds of millions of people who are infected annually ... with a Read more about Trial gives hope for better control of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks

    Australia; QLDQIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

  6. Social interactions after isolation may counteract cravings

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Feb 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Scientific Reports

    Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation was already increasing in Australia, with almost a quarter of Australians reporting feelings of loneliness or social isolation. ... The researcher said Read more about Social interactions after isolation may counteract cravings

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  7. Recycling face masks into roads to tackle COVID-generated waste

    Publicly released: Tue 2 Feb 2021 at 2200 AEDT, Wed 3 Feb 21 at 0000 NZDT

    Science of the Total Environment

    The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has increased dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic, with an estimated 6. ... The COVID-19 pandemic has not only created a global health and Read more about Recycling face masks into roads to tackle COVID-generated waste

    Australia; VICRMIT University

  8. Nasal spray that protects against COVID-19 is also effective against the common cold

    Publicly released: Tue 2 Feb 2021 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    European Respiratory Journal

    Consistent with what we have reported for other respiratory viruses including SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19), INNA-X treatment prior to infection reduced the level of virus ... INNA-X has Read more about Nasal spray that protects against COVID-19 is also effective against the common cold

    Australia; NSWThe University of Newcastle

  9. Far more storage needed to avoid mask shortages

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

    PLOS ONE

    The team applied game theory to model better ways of managing PPE supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... of COVID-19 infections. Read more about Far more storage needed to avoid mask shortages

    InternationalHamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar

  10. "Don't be afraid of COVID": Did Trump's tweets change peoples views on COVID?

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

    JAMA Network Open

    Trump's tweets about his COVID infection may have influenced public opinion on whether the virus was a hoax and how serious the issue was, according to US research. ... Every article is free online from Read more about "Don't be afraid of COVID": Did Trump's tweets change peoples views on COVID?

    InternationalUniversity of California, USA

  11. Black healthcare workers at highest risk of contracting COVID-19

    Publicly released: Mon 1 Feb 2021 at 1603 AEDT, 1803 NZDT

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    to June 2020 within their health care system to quantify occupational, community, and demographic risk factors for SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity. ... The researchers found an overall SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence Read more about Black healthcare workers at highest risk of contracting COVID-19

    InternationalEmory University, USA

  12. Patent filed for new tool in the detection of COVID-19 infection

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jan 2021 at 1439 AEDT, 1639 NZDT

    The novel signatures proved to be highly effective (95% or higher) at distinguishing SARS Cov-2 positive patients from patients with mild to moderate non-COVID-19 respiratory disease. ... This is an Read more about Patent filed for new tool in the detection of COVID-19 infection

    Australia; International; WAMurdoch University

  13. EXPERT REACTION: Novavax vaccine shows 89.3% efficacy in phase 3 trial

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jan 2021 at 1117 AEDT, 1317 NZDT

    It has just been reported that the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine has demonstrated an 89. ... 3% efficacy in its UK phase 3 trial. Below, experts comment on the findings. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Novavax vaccine shows 89.3% efficacy in phase 3 trial

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDAustralian Science Media Centre | La Trobe University ...

  14. COVID-19 infection may reduce fertility in men

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jan 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Reproduction

    COVID-19 is a coronavirus that causes respiratory illness and in older people, or those with particular underlying medical problems, the infection can be severe and even lead to death. ... These findings Read more about COVID-19 infection may reduce fertility in men

    InternationalJustus-Liebig-University, Germany, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran

  15. Mutation helps coronavirus evade antibodies

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jan 2021 at 0950 AEDT, 1150 NZDT

    Cell

    While the COVID-19 virus is a relatively slow evolver, some recent mutations have had a significant impact. ... COVID-19 have been recorded and only about 350,000 virus variants have been sequenced. Read more about Mutation helps coronavirus evade antibodies

    Australia; InternationalThe University of New South Wales | Vir Biotechnology, USA

  16. Attacks on science rival COVID-19 as a public health threat

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jan 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Biology

    As public health experts feared, COVID-19 cases and deaths surged in the US following the Thanksgiving holiday, when millions of Americans ignored pleas to forego traditional gatherings. ... Peer Read more about Attacks on science rival COVID-19 as a public health threat

    InternationalBaylor College of Medicine, USA

  17. Maternal nurse home visits improve mothers’ mental health

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jan 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Pediatrics

    Professor Goldfeld said it was critical and timely to embed the program into existing services, as the COVID-19 pandemic had increased the economic and psychosocial stressors for families with young Read more about Maternal nurse home visits improve mothers’ mental health

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  18. Over half the people who survived being hospitalised with COVID still have symptoms after 4 months

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Jan 2021 at 1442 AEDT, 1642 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    A significant proportion of survivors of COVID-19 are still feeling its effects four months after leaving the hospital, according to Italian research, which found many experienced ... The study of 238 Read more about Over half the people who survived being hospitalised with COVID still have symptoms after 4 months

    InternationalUniversità del Piemonte Orientale, Italy

  19. How long after COVID symptoms do you actually shed live virus?

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Jan 2021 at 1327 AEDT, 1527 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Once COVID-19 symptoms begin, the virus is live and can be grown for around seven days, according to US research, while people can still test positive for up to 34 ... days. Our current COVID-19 tests Read more about How long after COVID symptoms do you actually shed live virus?

    InternationalChung-Ang University Hospital, South Korea

  20. EXPERT REACTION: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in older adults

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Jan 2021 at 1210 AEDT, 1410 NZDT

    Uncertainty about the efficacy of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine in people over 65 years has caused some confusion in media reports, with some saying it may be much less effective ... AstraZeneca have Read more about EXPERT REACTION: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in older adults

    Australia; VICLa Trobe University | Swinburne University of Technology

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