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. Queenslanders needed to help find potential COVID-19 immunotherapy treatment

    Publicly released: Thu 14 May 2020 at 1033 AEST, 1233 NZST

    QIMR Berghofer scientists are recruiting Queenslanders who have recovered from COVID-19 to take part in a study aimed at discovering how the human immune system fights the disease – and hopefully Read more about Queenslanders needed to help find potential COVID-19 immunotherapy treatment

    Australia; QLDQIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

  2. Greening our way through the pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 14 May 2020 at 1023 AEST, 1223 NZST

    A group of UNSW cross-discipline experts discuss the benefits of plants, gardening and green spaces during COVID-19. ... The experts say taking the time to care for plants, potter in the garden or visit Read more about Greening our way through the pandemic

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  3. SARS-CoV-2 can spread among domestic cats

    Publicly released: Thu 14 May 2020 at 1022 AEST, 1222 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    A small study of three cats inoculated with SARS-CoV-2 has demonstrated that the virus could be passed to an uninoculated cat when housed together. ... None of the cats showed symptoms of COVID-19, but Read more about SARS-CoV-2 can spread among domestic cats

    InternationalUniversity of Wisconsin, USA, University of Tokyo, Japan

  4. SARS-CoV-2: A new song recalls an old melody

    Publicly released: Thu 14 May 2020 at 0851 AEST, 1051 NZST

    Cell Host and Microbe

    Important lessons learned from the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak of 2002-2003 could inform and guide vaccine design for COVID-19 according to University of Melbourne Professor Read more about SARS-CoV-2: A new song recalls an old melody

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne

  5. Misleading info found in a quarter of popular YouTube COVID-19 videos

    Publicly released: Thu 14 May 2020 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    BMJ Global Health

    Canadian researchers have analysed the reliability of COVID-19 videos on the popular website YouTube. ... YouTube a key channel for communicating accurate information about COVID-19. Read more about Misleading info found in a quarter of popular YouTube COVID-19 videos

    InternationalUniversity of Ottawa, Canada

  6. Most workers still feel obliged to work when sick

    Publicly released: Thu 14 May 2020 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    The Australian and international research surveyed over 500 workers, around half of which were healthcare workers. ... The authors say that at the time of the present COVID-19 pandemic it is important to Read more about Most workers still feel obliged to work when sick

    Australia; International; ACTThe Australian National University | Geneva University, Switzerland

  7. Podcast explores how to support kids and families during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 14 May 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    A new podcast series will explore how to support children, adolescents and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The podcast unravels the challenges parents are facing and provides expert advice to Read more about Podcast explores how to support kids and families during COVID-19

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  8. SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus may infect intestinal cells

    Publicly released: Wed 13 May 2020 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    A new study has found that the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus can infect intestinal cells grown in a laboratory. ... The researchers also identified the virus in a stool sample from a female patient diagnosed Read more about SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus may infect intestinal cells

    InternationalUniversity of Hong Kong, China

  9. Small study suggests COVID-19 antibody test shows promise

    Publicly released: Wed 13 May 2020 at 1430 AEST, 1630 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    International scientists, including Australians, have developed a blood test that can detect the presence of antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in patients, and say their initial results are promising Read more about Small study suggests COVID-19 antibody test shows promise

    Australia; International; VICDoherty Institute for Infection and Immunity | The University of Melbourne ...

  10. Child's play may be lost in pandemic fear

    Publicly released: Wed 13 May 2020 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Child Indicators Research

    Social and community disruptions caused by the COVID-19 restrictions could have a lasting effect on child wellbeing, Flinders University researchers warn. ... While health, safety and education responses Read more about Child's play may be lost in pandemic fear

    Australia; VIC; SAFlinders University | The University of Melbourne

  11. Evidence suggests a small but important number of people will develop coronavirus-related psychosis

    Publicly released: Wed 13 May 2020 at 1201 AEST, 1401 NZST

    Schizophrenia Research

    Researchers at Orygen and La Trobe University have completed a rapid review of contemporary epidemic and pandemic research to assess the potential impact of COVID-19 on people with psychosis. Read more about Evidence suggests a small but important number of people will develop coronavirus-related psychosis

    Australia; VICOrygen | La Trobe University

  12. ICU data to guide COVID-19 treatments

    Publicly released: Wed 13 May 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    Queensland researchers are leading a worldwide clinical study using AI to examine COVID-19 patient data from 300 intensive care units (ICU) to provide insight for health professionals to determine Read more about ICU data to guide COVID-19 treatments

    Australia; International; QLDThe University of Queensland

  13. How NSW suppressed the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Tue 12 May 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Facing the coronavirus pandemic, Australia has achieved national consensus on policies that were unprecedented for the past century, say Australian experts. ... The experts say this success may be Read more about How NSW suppressed the COVID-19 pandemic

    Australia; NSWNSW Government

  14. Should we release prisoners from jail to keep them safe from COVID19?

    Publicly released: Tue 12 May 2020 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    MJA

    Proposals to release select prisoners into the community early to help them avoid infection with COVID-19 must be balanced with the risks they would face in a society under stage ... Prisons are Read more about Should we release prisoners from jail to keep them safe from COVID19?

    Australia; VICSwinburne University of Technology

  15. Predicting who has COVID-19 based on a self-reported symptom app

    Publicly released: Tue 12 May 2020 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    Natue Medicine

    UK and US scientists set out to identify the combination of symptoms most predictive of COVID-19, to help guide recommendations for self-isolation and prevent further spread of the disease. Read more about Predicting who has COVID-19 based on a self-reported symptom app

    InternationalKing’s College London, UK

  16. Smoking and lung disease linked to increased risk of COVID-19 complications

    Publicly released: Tue 12 May 2020 at 0936 AEST, 1136 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Current smokers and people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have an increased risk of severe complications and higher mortality with COVID-19 infection, according to a new study. Read more about Smoking and lung disease linked to increased risk of COVID-19 complications

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK

  17. Examining the long-term effects of a pandemic on mental health

    Publicly released: Tue 12 May 2020 at 0600 AEST, 0800 NZST

    A new study will assess the long-term impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of thousands of people – from the womb to old age. Read more about Examining the long-term effects of a pandemic on mental health

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  18. Characterising severe COVID-19 in children

    Publicly released: Tue 12 May 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    A new study of pediatric intensive care units in the US has found that COVID-19 can result in significant illness in children, but this is less frequent than in adults. ... The researchers analysed 48 Read more about Characterising severe COVID-19 in children

    InternationalBaylor College of Medicine, USA

  19. Blood test a potential new tool for controlling infections

    Publicly released: Tue 12 May 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    A new technique could provide vital information about a community’s immunity to infectious diseases including malaria and COVID-19. ... It was developed to track malaria infections in communities, to Read more about Blood test a potential new tool for controlling infections

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

  20. 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)

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