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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. Prominent Australians call for a plan to ensure the human future

    Publicly released: Fri 24 Jul 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    The letter was written by the Commission for the Human Future, chaired by former Liberal party leader, John Hewson and points to ten major threats to human survival with pandemics such ... as COVID-19 Read more about Prominent Australians call for a plan to ensure the human future

    AustraliaThe Australian National University | Commission for the Human Future

  2. 'Surrogate' viruses could help us test for COVID-19 antibodies

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jul 2020 at 1700 AEST, 1900 NZST

    Journal of Experimental Medicine

    The body produces antibodies to try and prevent the COVID-19 virus from infecting cells, but the strength of the antibodies varies between patients, and we don't yet know how ... Testing antibodies Read more about 'Surrogate' viruses could help us test for COVID-19 antibodies

    InternationalThe Rockefeller University, USA

  3. Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine shown ineffective against COVID-19 virus

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jul 2020 at 1429 AEST, 1629 NZST

    Nature

    Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, the antivirals described as a ‘miracle’ by President Trump, don’t seem to be effective against the virus that causes COVID-19 in macaques or human lung cells, Read more about Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine shown ineffective against COVID-19 virus

    InternationalLeibniz Institute for Primate Research, Germany

  4. We still don't know if cold weather makes COVID more likely

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jul 2020 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    Environmental and Resource Economics

    It is still too early to know if warmer weather helps stop the spread of COVID-19 and if it is worse in winter, say UK experts who warn the data ... For example, in winter people tend to experience more Read more about We still don't know if cold weather makes COVID more likely

    InternationalThe University of Oxford, UK

  5. Had both your heart and wallet broken online? Take a survey to help others

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jul 2020 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    Who knew Words With Friends could lead to romance fraud? It's a technique used by online fraudsters and COVID-19 makes us more vulnerable. ... 5 million in 2018, a global QUT survey seeks to better Read more about Had both your heart and wallet broken online? Take a survey to help others

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  6. New drug targets the clots that can kill: a potential treatment for heart attack and stroke prevention

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jul 2020 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    Science Translational Medicine

    The drug – which has been studied in human cells and animal models – literally blocks the minute changes in blood flow that preempts a heart attack and acts on the platelets preventing Read more about New drug targets the clots that can kill: a potential treatment for heart attack and stroke prevention

    Australia; VICMonash University

  7. Leading organisations unite to discuss COVID-19 impact on hepatitis C elimination in Australia on World Hepatitis Day

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Jul 2020 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    Australia’s leading drug and infectious disease organisations will join forces to call for a re-engagement in elimination of hepatitis C in an online event on World Hepatitis Day, Tuesday, Read more about Leading organisations unite to discuss COVID-19 impact on hepatitis C elimination in Australia on World Hepatitis Day

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales | The Kirby Institute for Infection and Immunity in Society ...

  8. Both government and indivduals working together are our best bet in the COVID-19 fight

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Jul 2020 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Medicine

    Combining self-imposed prevention measures such as hand-washing, mask-wearing and social distancing, with government-imposed social distancing is our best bet in delaying a peak in COVID-19 cases Read more about Both government and indivduals working together are our best bet in the COVID-19 fight

    Australia; International; VICMonash University | Utrecht University, the Netherlands, Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, China

  9. Women’s burden increases in COVID-19 era

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Jul 2020 at 1500 AEST, 1700 NZST

    Social Sciences

    The triple burden endured by women – in productive, reproductive and community roles – has been exposed and intensified due to COVID-19-enforced lockdown and quarantine restrictions. ... Researchers Read more about Women’s burden increases in COVID-19 era

    Australia; International; SAFlinders University

  10. How to help with problem gambling

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Jul 2020 at 1500 AEST, 1700 NZST

    Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

    With the lure of online gambling high during COVID-19 lockdowns – and SA gambling venues now reopening – partners and families of problem gamblers may be the first to see a problem ... emerging. Many Read more about How to help with problem gambling

    Australia; VIC; SAFlinders University

  11. SARS-CoV-2 detected in donor's blood 40 days after COVID-19 symptoms cleared

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Jul 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    The researchers reported the case of a volunteer blood donor who was healthy on the day of donation, but had detectable levels of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material in their blood, ... Researchers say the Read more about SARS-CoV-2 detected in donor's blood 40 days after COVID-19 symptoms cleared

    InternationalStanford University, USA

  12. Land-based industries stayed the course during NZ's lockdown

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Jul 2020 at 1027 AEST, 1227 NZST

    year. The report says these fields survived and are coping with a number of uniquely New Zealand-based strengths, along with other factors beyond the country’s control. ... Zealand’s strong trading Read more about Land-based industries stayed the course during NZ's lockdown

    New ZealandNew Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER)

  13. More cancer deaths in England predicted due to COVID-19-related healthcare delays

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Jul 2020 at 0920 AEST, 1120 NZST

    The Lancet Oncology

    people avoiding healthcare because of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... During the UK-wide lockdown, cancer screening and routine outpatient referral pathways were effectively suspended. Read more about More cancer deaths in England predicted due to COVID-19-related healthcare delays

    InternationalStudy 1: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK; Study 2: Institute of Cancer Research, UK

  14. EXPERT REACTION: Two COVID-19 vaccine trials show promise

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Jul 2020 at 0833 AEST, 1033 NZST

    The Lancet

    the UK’s vaccine candidate against SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) are published today in The Lancet. ... asymptomatic infection as potential participants with recent COVID-19-like symptoms Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Two COVID-19 vaccine trials show promise

    New Zealand; International; NSW; VIC; QLDUniversity of Oxford, UK; Jiangsu Provincial Center of Disease Control and Prevention, China

  15. Italy may have understated COVID-19 deaths

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Jul 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    Italian and Colombian researchers suggest that the reported deaths from COVID-19 in Italy have been understated, after comparing average death rates over the past five years. ... by the virus, and Read more about Italy may have understated COVID-19 deaths

    InternationalUniversity of Milan, Italy

  16. NEWS BRIEFING: How is COVID-19 impacting Australia's flu season?

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Jul 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    Listen back as two infectious disease experts from the Immunisation Coalition run us through the numbers of the flu season so far and forecast what might be in store - for both ... the flu and COVID-19 - Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: How is COVID-19 impacting Australia's flu season?

    Australia; NSW; SAAustralian Science Media Centre | Immunisation Coalition ...

  17. Steroid cuts deaths by one-third among patients critically ill with COVID-19

    Publicly released: Sat 18 Jul 2020 at 0200 AEST, 0400 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    The steroid dexamethasone reduced the death rate among patients hospitalised with COVID-19 who were on oxygen or ventilators, but not among those who were not receiving these interventions to help Read more about Steroid cuts deaths by one-third among patients critically ill with COVID-19

    InternationalOxford University, UK

  18. Victoria should aim to eliminate not suppress COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Jul 2020 at 1530 AEST, 1730 NZST

    MJA

    Epidemiologists have presented a 10-point plan to help Melbourne and Victoria achieve the elimination of COVID-19 within the 6-week lockdown period. ... They say that under the “Standard” policy Read more about Victoria should aim to eliminate not suppress COVID-19

    Australia; New Zealand; VICThe University of Melbourne | University of Otago

  19. Lessons to be learned from a COVID-19 outbreak in a NSW aged-care facility

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Jul 2020 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    MJA

    The COVID-19 outbreak in the Dorothy Henderson Lodge nursing home in Sydney showed that optimal infection prevention and control practice among trained staff in aged care facilities cannot be assumed Read more about Lessons to be learned from a COVID-19 outbreak in a NSW aged-care facility

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  20. Three-day testing deadline to limit COVID-19 spread

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Jul 2020 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    The Lancet Public Health

    Modelling shows that even the most efficient contact tracing strategy will fail to reduce COVID-19 spread, if it takes three or more days to get a test after developing symptoms. ... Researchers find that Read more about Three-day testing deadline to limit COVID-19 spread

    InternationalUtrecht University, Netherlands

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