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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. Cancer treatment could be replicated for COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Nov 2020 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    Frontiers in Immunology

    Beta-blockers could potentially be used to treat COVID-19, according to a new international study by Italian and Australian scientists. Read more about Cancer treatment could be replicated for COVID-19

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  2. People in the pro-Trump parts of the US stayed at home less and got COVID more

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Nov 2020 at 1014 AEDT, 1214 NZDT

    Nature Human Behaviour

    The counties who watched the most Fox News were also less likely to physically distance. ... The study, which analysed location data from 15 million people's smartphones from March to May 2020, showed Read more about People in the pro-Trump parts of the US stayed at home less and got COVID more

    InternationalYale University, USA

  3. How to beat procrastination during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 3 Nov 2020 at 1008 AEDT, 1208 NZDT

    Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning

    Staying motivated can be hard when times are tough. Researchers in New Zealand and Australia have recorded the challenges they faced producing their own studies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about How to beat procrastination during COVID-19

    New Zealand; QLDUniversity of Otago | The University of Queensland

  4. Terrorists taking advantage of COVID-19 chaos

    Publicly released: Mon 2 Nov 2020 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    Global Security: Health, Science and Policy

    They analysed terrorist activity across the globe since the pandemic began, and say the COVID-19 has enabled attacks. ... They suggest terror groups have used the pandemic as a “golden opportunity" to Read more about Terrorists taking advantage of COVID-19 chaos

    InternationalUniversity of Maryland, USA

  5. 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

  6. COVID was just one - there could be 850,000 other animal viruses waiting to infect us

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Oct 2020 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    The study says that although COVID has its origins in microbes carried by animals, like all pandemics its emergence has been entirely driven by human activities. ... It is estimated that another 1. 7 Read more about COVID was just one - there could be 850,000 other animal viruses waiting to infect us

    Australia; International; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT) | Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)

  7. Supermarket staff could pose risk of COVID-19 spread

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Oct 2020 at 0930 AEDT, 1130 NZDT

    Occupational and Environmental Medicine

    Supermarket workers are more likely to test positive for COVID-19 than the local community, according to new research. ... In a sample of over 100 essential workers at a grocery store in the USA, 20 per Read more about Supermarket staff could pose risk of COVID-19 spread

    InternationalHarvard University, USA

  8. Vitamin C could help treat COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Oct 2020 at 0800 AEDT, 1000 NZDT

    Nutrients

    After reviewing the evidence on vitamin C as a COVID-19 treatment, a University of Otago researcher says it could help those with low levels of the vitamin in their body, ... The author highlights the Read more about Vitamin C could help treat COVID-19

    New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Otago

  9. Wearable sensors help spot COVID-19 infections

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Oct 2020 at 0746 AEDT, 0946 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    Data gathered from smartwatches and activity trackers can help determine whether or not someone with symptoms has COVID-19. ... Their findings suggest that the data from wearable sensors made their model Read more about Wearable sensors help spot COVID-19 infections

    InternationalScripps Research Translational Institute, USA

  10. 'Waves' of misinformation precede spikes of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Oct 2020 at 0715 AEDT, 0915 NZDT

    Nature Human Behaviour

    Analysis of over 100 million Tweets from around the world suggests that the spread of unreliable information about COVID-19 preceded the rise of infections at the start of 2020. ... Researchers in Italy Read more about 'Waves' of misinformation precede spikes of COVID-19

    InternationalFondazione Bruno Kessler, Italy

  11. ‘Very high’ testing rate needed to stop coronavirus outbreaks in NZ

    Publicly released: Fri 30 Oct 2020 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    NZMJ

    New modelling shows more than 5,500 Covid-19 tests are needed every day, if New Zealand wants to catch imported cases of the virus before it spreads too far. ... The study authors suggest that testing at Read more about ‘Very high’ testing rate needed to stop coronavirus outbreaks in NZ

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  12. Childhood upbringing linked to pandemic stockpiling

    Publicly released: Thu 29 Oct 2020 at 1421 AEDT, 1621 NZDT

    Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services

    Kiwi researchers have investigated the factors which influence stockpiling behaviour in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Their results suggest that the design of public health campaigns can impact Read more about Childhood upbringing linked to pandemic stockpiling

    New Zealand; InternationalAUT University

  13. 'Extremely large' number of volunteers needed for COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Oct 2020 at 1326 AEDT, 1526 NZDT

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    International scientists have identified key challenges in producing a COVID-19 vaccine in a new research review. ... The authors also warn that some trials will rely on relatively young participants, Read more about 'Extremely large' number of volunteers needed for COVID-19 vaccine

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK

  14. People with higher vitamin A, E, and D intake may have fewer chest complaints

    Publicly released: Wed 28 Oct 2020 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health

    The study surveyed more than 6,000 adults over eight years about their diet and also asked them about respiratory conditions such as colds and asthma. ... The authors caution that the number of Read more about People with higher vitamin A, E, and D intake may have fewer chest complaints

    InternationalImperial College London, UK

  15. Air pollution may have increased COVID-19 deaths by 15% worldwide

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Oct 2020 at 1105 AEDT, 1305 NZDT

    Cardiovascular Research

    Long-term exposure to air pollution could contribute to around 15 per cent of COVID deaths worldwide, according to international research. ... The authors estimate it could contribute to around 27 per Read more about Air pollution may have increased COVID-19 deaths by 15% worldwide

    Australia; InternationalMax Planck Institute for Chemistry, Germany

  16. Introducing social distancing in NYC one week earlier could have cut COVID-19 cases by 80%

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Oct 2020 at 0800 AEDT, 1000 NZDT

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    US scientists say delaying the introduction of social distancing measures, failing to stick to them, and ending measures early all cause COVID-19 case numbers to rocket. ... The data also showed that Read more about Introducing social distancing in NYC one week earlier could have cut COVID-19 cases by 80%

    InternationalUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison, USA

  17. COVID-19 transmission low in NSW education settings

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Oct 2020 at 0601 AEDT, 0801 NZDT

    The spread of COVID-19 remains extremely low in NSW schools and early childhood centres with onward transmission of less than 1 per cent in Term 3, a new report shows. Read more about COVID-19 transmission low in NSW education settings

    Australia; NSWNational Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)

  18. People with preexisting issues may be at a higher risk of depression during COVID-times

    Publicly released: Tue 27 Oct 2020 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    UK researchers say that while the COVID-19 pandemic has hit us all pretty hard, those people who had already been struggling with other issues may be hit even harder. ... Additionally, the team found that Read more about People with preexisting issues may be at a higher risk of depression during COVID-times

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK

  19. Partial immunity and social distancing could reduce COVID-19 mortality rates

    Publicly released: Mon 26 Oct 2020 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    mBio

    Partial immunity to SARS-CoV-2 combined with social distancing would significantly reduce mortality rates, new mathematical modelling shows. Read more about Partial immunity and social distancing could reduce COVID-19 mortality rates

    Australia; QLDGriffith University | University of Alberta, Canada

  20. Universal face masking could save almost 130,000 lives in US

    Publicly released: Sat 24 Oct 2020 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    New modelling suggests that more than half a million U. S lives could be lost to COVID-19 by the end of February 2021, but that number could be significantly reduced ... The researchers analysed the Read more about Universal face masking could save almost 130,000 lives in US

    Australia; International; QLDThe University of Queensland | QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute ...

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