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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. PTSD link to pandemic panic

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1439 AEDT, 1639 NZDT

    PLoS ONE

    We found that traumatic stress was related to future events, such as worry about oneself or a family member contracting COVID-19, to direct contact with the virus, as well as ... a range of research on Read more about PTSD link to pandemic panic

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  2. Truth-telling vital for Australia's unity

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1430 AEDT, 1630 NZDT

    It is important that all Australians understand the impacts of colonisation and dispossession and the truth of the frontiers wars", says co-author Aboriginal archaeologist Dr Kellie Pollard, from Read more about Truth-telling vital for Australia's unity

    Australia; SA; NT; ACTFlinders University | Charles Darwin University | University of Canberra

  3. The National Youth Science Forum 2021 Year 12 Program closing event: Meet the Chiefs

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1300 AEDT, 1500 NZDT

    They will be particularly interested in the key STEM industries and job opportunities available to them in the future. ... The world will be spending trillions of dollars to counter the economic effects Read more about The National Youth Science Forum 2021 Year 12 Program closing event: Meet the Chiefs

    AustraliaNational Youth Science Forum

  4. Could COVID quarantine be reduced to a week?

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    The Lancet Public Health

    for contacts of COVID-19 cases UK modelling study estimates 59% of SARS-CoV-2 transmission may be prevented by completing the WHO recommended 14-day quarantine period after exposure to ... Rapid lateral Read more about Could COVID quarantine be reduced to a week?

    InternationalLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK

  5. Evidence of the virus behind COVID-19 found in the cornea

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    JAMA Ophthalmology

    Genetic material from the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has been found in the cornea of patients with COVID-19, according to German research. ... Presence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in Cornea of Patients Read more about Evidence of the virus behind COVID-19 found in the cornea

    InternationalUniversity Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Germany

  6. Severe allergic reaction extremely rare with Pfizer COVID vaccine

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    JAMA Insights

    Severe allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis, to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine are rare, with around 11 cases for every million doses administered, say US scientists. ... During December 14 to 23, 2020, Read more about Severe allergic reaction extremely rare with Pfizer COVID vaccine

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  7. EXPERT Q&A: Answering your questions about COVID-19 variants

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    With reports of new COVID-19 strains emerging in the UK, South Africa, and Brazil, an Australian expert answers key questions about the new strains and how they might impact the ... current COVID-19 Read more about EXPERT Q&A: Answering your questions about COVID-19 variants

    Australia; NSWThe Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society ...

  8. Social pressure vs doing the right thing - what matters more for social distancing?

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    British Journal of Psychology

    Social pressure may be more influential than personal belief when it comes to following COVID-19 guidelines, according to an international study of over 6,500 people in 114 countries. ... Tunçgenç noted Read more about Social pressure vs doing the right thing - what matters more for social distancing?

    InternationalUniversity of Nottingham, UK

  9. Watch those sanitiser squirts! Reports of hand sanitiser in the eye up 7 fold

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    JAMA Ophthalmology

    Pediatric Eye Injuries, Hand Sanitizer During COVID-19 Pandemic JAMA Ophthalmology Brief Report Pediatric Eye Injuries by Hydroalcoholic Gel in the Context of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic Read more about Watch those sanitiser squirts! Reports of hand sanitiser in the eye up 7 fold

    InternationalRothschild Foundation Hospital, France

  10. Sliding life expectancy poses gender, inequity questions

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

    Professor Baum says this situation has been amplified during COVID-19, with such high numbers of women around the world engaged in vulnerable frontline health provision and essential work services. Read more about Sliding life expectancy poses gender, inequity questions

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  11. Males are often the weaker sex when it comes to infectious diseases

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    Science

    Males are more likely to have severe COVID-19 and die than females, and this difference between sexes is also seen in some other infectious diseases. ... While differences in behaviour may contribute, Read more about Males are often the weaker sex when it comes to infectious diseases

    InternationalYale University, USA

  12. Barriers preventing high-quality mental health care for children revealed

    Publicly released: Fri 22 Jan 2021 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

    But she stressed the rise of telehealth may not deliver effective care for children and adolescents with complex mental health problems, which could increase due to trauma from COVID-19. ... Researchers Read more about Barriers preventing high-quality mental health care for children revealed

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  13. Arthritis drug tocilizumab no better than standard care for severe COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 21 Jan 2021 at 1606 AEDT, 1806 NZDT

    The BMJ

    And they say these results “raise questions about an anti-inflammatory approach in the treatment of covid-19 beyond corticosteroids. ... Ends]Notes for editors Research: Effect of tocilizumab on Read more about Arthritis drug tocilizumab no better than standard care for severe COVID-19

    InternationalBP-A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, Brazil

  14. COVID-19 lockdowns increase meth exposure risks in former home labs

    Publicly released: Thu 21 Jan 2021 at 1300 AEDT, 1500 NZDT

    ANZJPH

    health agencies investigating methamphetamine contamination in houses during the Covid-19 pandemic. ... The study, published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, found that Covid-19 Read more about COVID-19 lockdowns increase meth exposure risks in former home labs

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  15. Is COVID-19 affecting male fertility?

    Publicly released: Wed 20 Jan 2021 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Royal Society Open Biology

    It considers preliminary studies suggesting SARS-CoV-2 could affect the male reproductive system, and the possibility of sexual transmission. ... Viral pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 infection and male Read more about Is COVID-19 affecting male fertility?

    InternationalAssam University, India

  16. Schools and parents urged to register for food safety training (plus Summer lunch box food safety tips)

    Publicly released: Wed 20 Jan 2021 at 0700 AEDT, 0900 NZDT

    This year we have partnered with our supporter Provisual to get food safety information, including links to COVID safe information, into school canteens and tuckshops. ... Make sure ready-to-eat lunchbox Read more about Schools and parents urged to register for food safety training (plus Summer lunch box food safety tips)

    AustraliaFood Safety Information Council

  17. Wearing a mask seems to reduce COVID-19 transmission

    Publicly released: Tue 19 Jan 2021 at 2300 AEDT, Wed 20 Jan 21 at 0100 NZDT

    The Lancet Digital Health

    1] Face masks may help to prevent COVID-19 transmission by protecting the wearer from becoming infected or preventing the wearer from passing on the virus if they are infected, or ... The new study used Read more about Wearing a mask seems to reduce COVID-19 transmission

    InternationalBoston Children’s Hospital, USA

  18. Lockdown affords Aussie tennis players a unique advantage

    Publicly released: Tue 19 Jan 2021 at 1430 AEDT, 1630 NZDT

    Prof Norton says that resistance training and the ability to adapt will be critical for players in lockdown. ... COVID-19 has presented unprecedented conditions for all of us; how players perform is yet Read more about Lockdown affords Aussie tennis players a unique advantage

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  19. COVID-19 death rates seem to have decreased over time

    Publicly released: Tue 19 Jan 2021 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    Researchers used patient health records to determine death from all causes for 468 patients with COVID-19 related critical illnesses over 28 days during the initial days of the pandemic. ... unit with Read more about COVID-19 death rates seem to have decreased over time

    InternationalHospital of the University of Pennsylvania

  20. EXPERT REACTION: Should we pause the 5G roll out until safety is confirmed?

    Publicly released: Tue 19 Jan 2021 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

    There are no health concerns about 5G and COVID-19, despite what conspiracy theorists have suggested. ... But there is absolutely no evidence whatsoever to suggest that it is implicated in the spread of Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Should we pause the 5G roll out until safety is confirmed?

    New Zealand; International; NSW; VICUniversity of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

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