Resources for Journalists

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. NEWS BRIEFING: Australian researchers trace sewage for early warning of COVID19 spread

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Apr 2020 at 0600 AEST, 0800 NZST

    Australian researchers have achieved the first step in developing an early warning surveillance system to track COVID-19 prevalence in the community through tracing the presence of the novel Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Australian researchers trace sewage for early warning of COVID19 spread

    Australia; QLDCSIRO | The University of Queensland

  2. EXPERT REACTION: Chinese wet markets, COVID-19 and the wildlife trade

    Publicly released: Wed 15 Apr 2020 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    As China re-opens its controversial wet markets, experts comment on wet markets as a source of zoonotic diseases (diseases that jump from animals to humans) such as COVID-19, a ... source of food and Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Chinese wet markets, COVID-19 and the wildlife trade

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

  3. EXPERT Q&A: Debunking the myth of COVID-19 and 5G

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1600 AEST, 1800 NZST

    As conspiracy theories bounce around social media about the cause of COVID-19, radiation expert Professor Rodney Croft from the University of Wollongong debunks the myth that it's due to ... the roll out Read more about EXPERT Q&A: Debunking the myth of COVID-19 and 5G

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTUniversity of Wollongong | Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Can we really predict who will get sickest with COVID? Concerns raised about clinical prediction models

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 1254 AEST, 1454 NZST

    The BMJ

    European and UK researchers suggest the current methods we are using to take on the big COVID-19 questions about the virus spreading are likely based on weak and overly-optimistic ... at the end of the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Can we really predict who will get sickest with COVID? Concerns raised about clinical prediction models

    International; NSW; VICMaastricht University, Netherlands

  5. EXPERT REACTION: Federal Government releases Australia's COVID-19 modelling

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 1201 AEST, 1401 NZST

    The Federal Government released the modelling behind its response to the COVID-19 pandemic yesterday. ... The modelling is theoretical and based on overseas data. Australia's Chief Medical Officer Dr Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Federal Government releases Australia's COVID-19 modelling

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTThe University of Melbourne | The University of Adelaide ...

  6. NEWS BRIEFING: Pandemic reveals need for tech revolution in healthcare

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Apr 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    While the world comes to terms with the catastrophic impacts of the current coronavirus pandemic, what new and emerging health technologies could have made the pandemic shorter and less painful? Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Pandemic reveals need for tech revolution in healthcare

    Australia; VICAustralian Academy of Technology and Engineering

  7. EXPERT REACTION: Tigers, cats and dogs oh my - can pets carry COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Apr 2020 at 1557 AEST, 1757 NZST

    Following reports of a tiger becoming infected with COVID-19, Australian experts discuss the likelihood that cats and other pets might be a risk for transmitting coronavirus. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Tigers, cats and dogs oh my - can pets carry COVID-19?

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of Sydney | Macquarie University | The University of Melbourne

  8. NEWS BRIEFING: CSIRO starts testing COVID-19 vaccines

    Publicly released: Thu 2 Apr 2020 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has commenced the first stage of testing potential vaccines for COVID-19  at its high-containment facility in Geelong. ... Join the briefing to hear from Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: CSIRO starts testing COVID-19 vaccines

    Australia; VICCSIRO

  9. EXPERT REACTION: Adelaide baggage handlers COVID-19 cluster

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Apr 2020 at 1202 AEDT, 1402 NZDT

    It has been reported that the coronavirus cluster linked to Qantas baggage handlers at Adelaide Airport continues to grow. ... So, how likely is it that the baggage handlers caught the virus from luggage, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Adelaide baggage handlers COVID-19 cluster

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

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Concerns over lack of masks and PPE for those treating COVID19

    Publicly released: Mon 30 Mar 2020 at 1449 AEDT, 1649 NZDT

    There are reports emerging around the country of issues with the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Concerns over lack of masks and PPE for those treating COVID19

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAUniversity of the Sunshine Coast | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) ...

  11. NEWS BRIEFING: Trial of TB vaccine to reduce COVID-19 infections

    Publicly released: Fri 27 Mar 2020 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    to fight other infections, and hopefully in this case reduce COVID-19 symptoms. ... The multi-centre trial will be conducted with 4,000 health workers in hospitals around the country to determine if it is Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Trial of TB vaccine to reduce COVID-19 infections

    Australia; VIC; WAMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  12. EXPERT REACTION: Modelling shows combined social distancing measures effective against COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 25 Mar 2020 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    number of cases of COVID-19. ... The researchers used computer modelling to evaluate how a range of social distancing measures could stop the virus spreading using the town of Newcastle, in NSW to model Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Modelling shows combined social distancing measures effective against COVID-19

    Australia; NSW; WAThe University of Western Australia | The University of Sydney

  13. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on risk communications and fear-mongering

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1643 AEDT, 1843 NZDT

    We asked you for more of your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions about risk communications and fear-mongering. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on risk communications and fear-mongering

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of Sydney

  14. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on testing

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1630 AEDT, 1830 NZDT

    We asked you for your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions on testing. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on testing

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDThe University of New South Wales | Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

  15. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on the virus and cleaning

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1620 AEDT, 1820 NZDT

    We asked you for your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions about the virus and cleaning. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on the virus and cleaning

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales | Burnet Institute ...

  16. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on treatments and drugs

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    We asked you for your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions on treatments and drugs. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on treatments and drugs

    Australia; NSW; VIC; ACTQueensland University of Technology (QUT) | The University of Melbourne ...

  17. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on social distancing and epidemiology

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1530 AEDT, 1730 NZDT

    We asked you for more of your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions about social distancing and epidemiology. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on social distancing and epidemiology

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; ACTThe University of Melbourne | The University of Sydney ...

  18. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - your questions answered

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Mar 2020 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    The SMC asked journalists for their burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts' answers to some common questions. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - your questions answered

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAMonash University | Swinburne University of Technology ...

  19. EXPERT REACTION: COVID19 - Should we be cancelling all mass gatherings?

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Mar 2020 at 1400 AEDT, 1600 NZDT

    The cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix and the Dark Mofo festival has raised the question of whether it is time to ban all mass gatherings. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: COVID19 - Should we be cancelling all mass gatherings?

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of Melbourne | The University of Sydney

  20. EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 12 Mar 2020 at 1317 AEDT, 1517 NZDT

    The World Health Organisation has declared the current coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. ... The WHO says this is the first pandemic caused by a coronavirus. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares coronavirus a pandemic

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAThe University of Sydney | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ...

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