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).

The AusSMC also issues a daily COVID-19 update for registered journalists (click here to view an example). If you would like to receive this email, please go to your profile on MyScimex and select yes beside "Receive COVID-19 Updates?". The email update and this resources page are supported by the Google News Initiative.

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  1. 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 ...

  2. 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) ...

  3. 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)

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

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

    from home, self-isolation, and community contact reduction are highly effective in reducing the number of cases of COVID-19. ... The ability of countries to contain and control transmission of COVID-19 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

  5. 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

  6. 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)

  7. 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 ...

  8. 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 ...

  9. 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 ...

  10. 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 ...

  11. 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

  12. 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) ...

  13. 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 results suggest a strong association between virus transmission and the Read more about Avian influenza spreads via live markets

    InternationalBeijing Normal University, China

  14. 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 ...

  15. 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 ...

  16. 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 ...

  17. 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

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

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

    Journal of Medical Virology

    Researchers compared the genetic information of the virus with information already available on other viruses, and found that 2019-nCoV appears to have formed from a combination of a coronavirus 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 ...

  19. EXPERT REACTION: Novel Chinese coronavirus found in Japan

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

    Below Australian experts comment. Novel Coronavirus – Japan (ex-China) The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, today informed the World Health Organization (WHO) of a confirmed case of 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

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