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  1. EXPERT REACTION: Aussies likely to start COVID-19 vaccinations in March after UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

    Publicly released: Thu 3 Dec 2020 at 1229 AEDT, 1429 NZDT

    This follows the news from the UK overnight that they have approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine for emergency use. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Aussies likely to start COVID-19 vaccinations in March after UK approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAAustralian Science Media Centre

  2. EXPERT REACTION: 2020 looks set to be one of the warmest years on record - WMO report

    Publicly released: Thu 3 Dec 2020 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    According to FAO and WFP, over 50 million people have been hit twice: by climate-related disasters (floods, droughts and storms) and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. ... Countries in Central America are Read more about EXPERT REACTION: 2020 looks set to be one of the warmest years on record - WMO report

    International; NSW; VICWorld Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  3. EXPERT REACTION: Moderna vaccine reports 100% efficacy against severe COVID

    Publicly released: Tue 1 Dec 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    The results, based on 30,000 participants, included 196 cases of COVID-19, of which 30 cases were severe. ... The data also suggest the vaccine is 100 per cent effective against severe COVID-19. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Moderna vaccine reports 100% efficacy against severe COVID

    International; NSW; VIC; QLDModerna

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Emergency department visits surged during 2019-20 black summer bushfires

    Publicly released: Wed 25 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows increases in emergency department visits for respiratory problems and sales of asthma medication in regions affected by the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Emergency department visits surged during 2019-20 black summer bushfires

    Australia; NSWAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  5. UK SMC BRIEFING + EXPERT REACTION: Phase 3 Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine trial results

    Publicly released: Tue 24 Nov 2020 at 1042 AEDT, 1242 NZDT

    Our colleagues at the UK SMC have hosted a media briefing to present the results of the Phase 3 trial into the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID vaccine. ... Phase 3 interim analysis including 131 Covid-19 cases Read more about UK SMC BRIEFING + EXPERT REACTION: Phase 3 Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine trial results

    International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAUniversity of Oxford, UK, AstraZeneca

  6. EXPERT REACTION: Does Adelaide have a "super-strain" of COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Nov 2020 at 1249 AEDT, 1449 NZDT

    As South Australia begins a 6-day "circuit-breaking" lockdown, questions have been raised about the particular strain that has caused a cluster in Adelaide's north-west. ... Below Australian experts Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Does Adelaide have a "super-strain" of COVID-19?

    Australia; NSW; QLD; SAAustralian Science Media Centre

  7. EXPERT REACTION: South Australia to begin 6-day "circuit breaker" lockdown

    Publicly released: Wed 18 Nov 2020 at 1534 AEDT, 1734 NZDT

    Schools, restaurants, sport, weddings and funerals are amongst those to be closed or banned. ... The measure, described as a "circuit breaker", is designed to stop a growing cluster of COVID-19 cases in Read more about EXPERT REACTION: South Australia to begin 6-day "circuit breaker" lockdown

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

  8. EXPERT REACTION: Preliminary results from University of Queensland's phase I COVID-19 vaccine trial

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Nov 2020 at 1300 AEDT, 1500 NZDT

    Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has this morning announced that the University of Queensland's COVID-19 vaccine is so far proving "safe and effective", based on phase 1 trials. ... Various media reports Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Preliminary results from University of Queensland's phase I COVID-19 vaccine trial

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  9. BRIEFING: State of the Climate BOM/CSIRO report - More big weather is coming

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Surface waters are acidifying, and the frequency, intensity and duration of marine heatwaves has increased. ... COVID-19 lockdowns and economic downturn helped reduce global emissions in 2020 but has not Read more about BRIEFING: State of the Climate BOM/CSIRO report - More big weather is coming

    Australia; VIC; TASCSIRO | Bureau of Meteorology

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Pfizer announces COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective

    Publicly released: Tue 10 Nov 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    US pharmaceutical company Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech announced overnight that their vaccine candidate was more than 90 per cent effective in preventing COVID-19. ... The results are based on Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Pfizer announces COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAPfizer

  11. EXPERT REACTION: The US formally withdraws from the Paris Agreement

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Nov 2020 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    The US could re-join it in future, should a president choose to do so. ... It aims to keep the global temperature rise this century well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to Read more about EXPERT REACTION: The US formally withdraws from the Paris Agreement

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  12. EXPERT REACTION: Australia secures two new potential coronavirus vaccines

    Publicly released: Thu 5 Nov 2020 at 1522 AEDT, 1722 NZDT

    It has just been reported that the Federal Government announced two more potential coronavirus vaccines have been secured for Australia. ... Australia will get 40 million doses of the vaccine being Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Australia secures two new potential coronavirus vaccines

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDAustralian Science Media Centre

  13. NEWS BRIEFING: Australia's current biosecurity not enough to meet growing threats - CSIRO Report 

    Publicly released: Wed 4 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    At least 75 per cent of emerging human infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, originate from animals. ... If COVID has taught us anything, it is that keeping biological threats out is critical. Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Australia's current biosecurity not enough to meet growing threats - CSIRO Report 

    Australia; VIC; ACTCSIRO | Centre for Invasive Species Solutions, Animal Health Australia, Plant Health Australia  

  14. EXPERT REACTION: Black Summer Bushfire Royal Commission Final Report

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Oct 2020 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements Report

    The Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements – the 'Black Summer' bushfire royal commission – has concluded and released its report. ... and how charities and other groups can best Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Black Summer Bushfire Royal Commission Final Report

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  15. EXPERT REACTION: Victoria reports case of COVID-19 reinfection

    Publicly released: Wed 21 Oct 2020 at 1230 AEDT, 1430 NZDT

    Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has this morning announced that a new case of COVID-19 announced yesterday is being treated as a reinfection. ... During a press conference, the Premier said a male patient Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Victoria reports case of COVID-19 reinfection

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre | The Westmead Institute for Medical Research ...

  16. EXPERT REACTION: Is arthritis drug tocilizumab another treatment for COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Wed 21 Oct 2020 at 0400 AEDT, 0600 NZDT

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Across a series of studies, international researchers have investigated whether tocilizumab, an immunosuppressive drug used mainly for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, is an effective Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Is arthritis drug tocilizumab another treatment for COVID-19?

    International; NSW; QLD; ACTBrigham and Women’s Hospital, US, Unita Operativa di Reumatologia in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Université de Paris, France

  17. EXPERT REACTION: WHO COVID-19 trial finds remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir and interferon don't save lives

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Oct 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    medRxiv

    The World Health Organisation has published interim results of its Solidarity trial, which investigated whether remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir and interferon regimens were effective Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO COVID-19 trial finds remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir and interferon don't save lives

    International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; ACTWorld Health Organization

  18. EXPERT REACTION: Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial

    Publicly released: Tue 13 Oct 2020 at 1730 AEDT, 1930 NZDT

    US pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has confirmed it has temporarily paused its COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials due to an unexplained illness in a study participant. ... While the company did Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Johnson & Johnson pauses COVID-19 vaccine trial

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAThe Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society ...

  19. EXPERT REACTION: How reliable is a review suggesting Hydroxychloroquine works for early COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Tue 13 Oct 2020 at 1659 AEDT, 1859 NZDT

    New Microbes and New Infections

    A systematic review suggests that Hydroxychloroquine is effective against COVID-19 when used early in the outpatient setting, however, an Australian expert says the results of this review are not Read more about EXPERT REACTION: How reliable is a review suggesting Hydroxychloroquine works for early COVID-19?

    Australia; International; QLDBond University | Illinois Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center, USA

  20. EXPERT REACTION: Trial finds hydroxychloroquine doesn't stop people dying from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 9 Oct 2020 at 0800 AEDT, 1000 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    A randomised clinical trial has found hydroxychloroquine is of no benefit for preventing death from COVID-19. ... The international RECOVERY Collaborative Group found in patients hospitalised with Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Trial finds hydroxychloroquine doesn't stop people dying from COVID-19

    International; NSW; VIC; QLD; ACTLa Trobe University | The Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society ...

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