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. Avian influenza spreads via live markets

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Mar 2020 at 0700 AEDT, 0900 NZDT

    PNAS

    The study showed the virus tended to move between nearby provinces especially where there was intense live poultry trade. ... The same trend was found in two other strains of avian influenza: H7N9 and H5N6 Read more about Avian influenza spreads via live markets

    InternationalBeijing Normal University, China

  2. EXPERT REACTION: The latest on COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 25 Feb 2020 at 1235 AEDT, 1435 NZDT

    The latest WHO situational report indicates a 3 per cent mortality rate in China for COVID-19, the disease caused by a new strain of Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. ... The AusSMC asked experts to provide an Read more about EXPERT REACTION: The latest on COVID-19

    Australia; NSW; QLDThe University of New South Wales | Griffith University ...

  3. EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares novel coronavirus a Global Health Emergency

    Publicly released: Fri 31 Jan 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    Overnight, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). ... What exactly does this mean, and what difference will it Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares novel coronavirus a Global Health Emergency

    Australia; NSW; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre | The University of Sydney ...

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Novel coronavirus - quarantining Australians, Chinese lock down, and importing Chinese goods

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Jan 2020 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    The Australian government announced yesterday it will be quarantining Aussies who are evacuated from China on Christmas Island, so is this a sensible precaution, or overkill? ... Could this affect the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Novel coronavirus - quarantining Australians, Chinese lock down, and importing Chinese goods

    Australia; NSW; QLD; SAAustralian Science Media Centre | University of South Australia ...

  5. EXPERT REACTION: First Australian novel coronavirus case confirmed in Melbourne

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Jan 2020 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    The Victorian government has confirmed that an Australian has contracted the novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, and is in isolation in a hospital in Melbourne. ... An expert reacts below to this new Read more about EXPERT REACTION: First Australian novel coronavirus case confirmed in Melbourne

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales

  6. EXPERT REACTION: Could new coronavirus have come from snakes?

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jan 2020 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    Journal of Medical Virology

    The novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, may have come from snakes, according to an evolutionary analysis of the virus. ... Researchers compared the genetic information of the virus with information already Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Could new coronavirus have come from snakes?

    Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SA; WA; ACTGriffith University | The University of Adelaide | Edith Cowan University ...

  7. EXPERT REACTION: Novel Chinese coronavirus found in Japan

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 1230 AEDT, 1430 NZDT

    A confirmed case of a novel coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV has been detected in Japan making it the second confirmed case outside of China, after a case was identified in ... Coronaviruses are a large Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Novel Chinese coronavirus found in Japan

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; ACTThe University of New South Wales | The University of Sydney

  8. EXPERT REACTION: Lead in drinking water from some plumbing products

    Publicly released: Mon 26 Nov 2018 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    The statement was issued in July but has only recently been reported by Australian news outlets. ... People should take every opportunity to limit their exposure to lead, according to the statement. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Lead in drinking water from some plumbing products

    Australia; NSW; WAMacquarie University | The University of New South Wales ...

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