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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. EXPERT REACTION: Aussie smoking rate falls, alcohol consumption stable, but use of some illicit drugs is up

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Jul 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    and the COVID–19 pandemic. ... Phillips said. As noted above, the data in the report predates the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Aussie smoking rate falls, alcohol consumption stable, but use of some illicit drugs is up

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  2. EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19-causing virus not likely to have come just from bat virus

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Jul 2020 at 0900 AEST, 1100 NZST

    Nature Structural & Molecular Biology

    SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is structurally different enough from its nearest bat virus relative that it is most likely the result of two or more distinct ... The scientists analysed the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19-causing virus not likely to have come just from bat virus

    International; NSWAustralian Science Media Centre | The Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society ...

  3. EXPERT REACTION: Should masks become mandatory in Melbourne?

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Jul 2020 at 1630 AEST, 1830 NZST

    As lockdown begins in Melbourne, questions are being raised about whether masks should be made mandatory in public places to help stem the rates of COVID-19, as is the case Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Should masks become mandatory in Melbourne?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDAustralian Science Media Centre | Deakin University ...

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Melbourne returns to stage 3 restrictions

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Jul 2020 at 1630 AEST, 1830 NZST

    Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has this afternoon announced metropolitan Melbourne will return to stage 3 restrictions for the next 6 weeks amid growing cases of COVID-19. ... The restrictions, which will Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Melbourne returns to stage 3 restrictions

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAAustralian Science Media Centre | The University of New South Wales ...

  5. EXPERT REACTION: Was COVID-19 in Europe in March 2019?

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Jul 2020 at 1530 AEST, 1730 NZST

    A recent pre-print study has claimed to have found traces of COVID-19 in Spain in March 2019, well before the first reported case in Europe. ... The yet to be peer-reviewed research tracked SARS-CoV-2, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Was COVID-19 in Europe in March 2019?

    Australia; International; NSWAustralian Science Media Centre | The University of New South Wales

  6. EXPERT REACTION: US buys almost all global stock of COVID-19 drug remdesivir

    Publicly released: Wed 1 Jul 2020 at 1230 AEST, 1430 NZST

    The drug, produced by American pharmaceutical company Gilead, is one of only two drugs so far shown to help in the treatment of COVID-19. ... The Trump administration recently announced it has now bought Read more about EXPERT REACTION: US buys almost all global stock of COVID-19 drug remdesivir

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

  7. EXPERT REACTION: Victoria's jump in COVID-19 cases - is this a second wave?

    Publicly released: Mon 29 Jun 2020 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    Victoria has on Monday recorded 75 new COVID-19 cases, the largest case increase since 70 cases were recorded on March 31 and the state's fourth-highest single day increase ... since the start of the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Victoria's jump in COVID-19 cases - is this a second wave?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAThe University of New South Wales | The University of Queensland ...

  8. EXPERT REACTION: UK research claims steroid dexamethasone reduces death in severe COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 17 Jun 2020 at 1230 AEST, 1430 NZST

    Overnight, the University of Oxford in the UK has released the results of a trial into dexamethasone, a low cost steroid, as a treatment for COVID-19. ... The yet-to-be-published or peer-reviewed study is Read more about EXPERT REACTION: UK research claims steroid dexamethasone reduces death in severe COVID-19

    Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SA; ACTThe Australian National University | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) ...

  9. EXPERT REACTION: Pre-print indicates potential earlier start to COVID-19 in China

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Jun 2020 at 1601 AEST, 1801 NZST

    The research looked at satellite data of hospital car parks in Wuhan and internet search terms related to COVID-19 symptoms finding activity spikes for both as early as August last ... year. However the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Pre-print indicates potential earlier start to COVID-19 in China

    InternationalAustralian Science Media Centre | Boston University, Harvard University

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Is this the right time to allow mass gatherings in Australia?

    Publicly released: Wed 10 Jun 2020 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    With calls to allow mass gatherings following large protests across Australia over the weekend - and the announcement that a crowd of 2240 is set to attend an AFL match in Adelaide ... on Saturday - is it Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Is this the right time to allow mass gatherings in Australia?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre | Mater Research | The University of Queensland ...

  11. EXPERT REACTION: WHO restarts hydroxychloroquine trials after study data raises concerns

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Jun 2020 at 1214 AEST, 1414 NZST

    used in two studies which suggested hydroxychloroquine was associated with a higher mortality rate in Covid-19 patients and increased heart problems. ... The governance committees for the AustralaSian Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO restarts hydroxychloroquine trials after study data raises concerns

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; ACTThe University of Adelaide | The Australian National University ...

  12. BACKGROUND BRIEFING: COVID-19 testing - ask an expert

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Jun 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    Briefing recording now available With the news this week that a Queensland man returned a false-positive COVID-19 test following his death, questions are being raised as to the accuracy ... How do they Read more about BACKGROUND BRIEFING: COVID-19 testing - ask an expert

    Australia; VICAustralian Science Media Centre | Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)

  13. EXPERT REACTION: How common is asymptomatic COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Thu 28 May 2020 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    Thorax

    Two papers published today highlight the asymptomatic nature of COVID-19. In a JAMA Network Open paper, researchers highlight that in a study of 78 patients, 42. ... tested positive for COVID-19 had no Read more about EXPERT REACTION: How common is asymptomatic COVID-19?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre | Macquarie University ...

  14. EXPERT REACTION: WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trial amid safety fears

    Publicly released: Tue 26 May 2020 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    The World Health Organization has announced it will temporarily suspend a trial into anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 due to safety concerns. ... were no benefits to treating Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trial amid safety fears

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre | The University of Adelaide ...

  15. EXPERT Q&A: What is hydroxychloroquine?

    Publicly released: Thu 21 May 2020 at 1700 AEST, 1900 NZST

    It's been touted by Donald Trump and is the subject of a number of trials around the world and now in Australia - but what exactly is hydroxychloroquine and what can ... it do in the fight against Read more about EXPERT Q&A: What is hydroxychloroquine?

    Australia; International; SAThe University of Adelaide | Australian Science Media Centre

  16. COVID-19 BACKGROUND BRIEFING: How can Australia avoid a second wave? Ask the experts

    Publicly released: Tue 19 May 2020 at 1115 AEST, 1315 NZST

    With COVID-19 restrictions beginning to lift across states and cases continuing to fall, Australia is being warned to remain vigilant to avoid a 'second wave'. ... Meanwhile this week, the World Health Read more about COVID-19 BACKGROUND BRIEFING: How can Australia avoid a second wave? Ask the experts

    Australia; NSW; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre | The University of New South Wales ...

  17. EXPERT Q&A: Kawasaki Disease and COVID-19 in children

    Publicly released: Mon 11 May 2020 at 1500 AEST, 1700 NZST

    With a number of COVID-19 cases in children in the US, and previously the UK, being linked to Kawasaki Disease, Dr Angus Stock from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute ... answers some questions around Read more about EXPERT Q&A: Kawasaki Disease and COVID-19 in children

    Australia; VICWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)

  18. EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 impacts on Australia’s research workforce predicted to be significant

    Publicly released: Mon 11 May 2020 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    Australia’s research workforce will be severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the effects are likely to be felt for an extended period. ... How long does the SARS-CoV-2 virus remain viable on Read more about EXPERT REACTION: COVID-19 impacts on Australia’s research workforce predicted to be significant

    Australia; VIC; WA; ACTAustralian Academy of Science | Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering ...

  19. EXPERT REACTION: Australia to lift COVID-19 restrictions in 3 steps

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 1500 AEST, 1700 NZST

    Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today announced a three-step plan to lift Australia's COVID-19 restrictions. ... The framework, which is to be implemented by the states on their own time frame, includes Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Australia to lift COVID-19 restrictions in 3 steps

    Australia; NSW; VIC; SA; WAAustralian Science Media Centre | University of South Australia ...

  20. NEWS BRIEFING: Researchers crack code behind historic success of TB vaccine now being trialled for COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 7 May 2020 at 0200 AEST, 0400 NZST

    Science Translational Medicine

    Working with a global team, they’ve found the vaccine, currently being investigated for its potential to fight off COVID-19, rapidly increases the number of neutrophils – white blood cells that Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Researchers crack code behind historic success of TB vaccine now being trialled for COVID-19

    Australia; International; WATelethon Kids Institute

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