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. 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. ... A new research report published today details how a 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 ...

  2. Digital health platform aids clinicians in COVID-19 treatment

    Publicly released: Mon 11 May 2020 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    A new digital health project involving health services, clinicians and researchers will enable front line medical workers treating COVID-19 patients to use real-time data and analysis to improve Read more about Digital health platform aids clinicians in COVID-19 treatment

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT) | Monash University ...

  3. Why are men more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women?

    Publicly released: Mon 11 May 2020 at 0900 AEST, 1100 NZST

    European Heart Journal

    Men are more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women, and international researchers think they may have figured out why. ... This enzyme helps the coronavirus infect healthy cells, they say, which might help Read more about Why are men more vulnerable to COVID-19 than women?

    InternationalUniversity of Groningen, The Netherlands

  4. National survey finds majority of Australians concerned about hygiene on public transport

    Publicly released: Sun 10 May 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Preliminary findings of a University of Sydney survey on the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on Australians’ travel activities suggest over 80 percent of respondents are concerned about hygiene Read more about National survey finds majority of Australians concerned about hygiene on public transport

    AustraliaThe University of Sydney

  5. Clinical trial finds new drug combination effective for treating COVID-19

    Publicly released: Sat 9 May 2020 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet

    A new triple antiviral drug combination has shown early promise for treating COVID-19 in a phase 2 randomised clinical trial. ... The trial involved 127 adults from six public hospitals in Hong Kong, Read more about Clinical trial finds new drug combination effective for treating COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Hong Kong, China

  6. 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 ...

  7. Latitude and temperature not linked to COVID-19 spread

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)

    The results found little or no association between latitude or temperature with the spread of COVID-19, and only a weak association between humidity and transmission. ... The authors note several study Read more about Latitude and temperature not linked to COVID-19 spread

    InternationalUniversity of Toronto, Canada

  8. 'Shield immunity' model could see some people return to normal life

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    A new model suggests a complementary strategy for fighting the spread of COVID-19, where people who have recovered from disease are allowed to return to the general population - countering some Read more about 'Shield immunity' model could see some people return to normal life

    InternationalGeorgia Institute of Technology, USA

  9. The COVID-19 pandemic may have started as a bat-pangolin virus combo

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    Nature

    The team says that 17 of the 25 pangolins they investigated had a similar virus, and the sciensists detected antibodies that reacted with a part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. ... They say that this Read more about The COVID-19 pandemic may have started as a bat-pangolin virus combo

    InternationalSouth China Agricultural University, China

  10. Pressure to attend work despite COVID-19 symptoms is spreading the virus

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    MJA

    Presenteeism, where SARS-CoV-2 infected workers attend work while symptomatic, leads to co-workers catching COVID-19, according to an Australian researcher. ... This is documented to have occurred in the Read more about Pressure to attend work despite COVID-19 symptoms is spreading the virus

    Australia; QLDJames Cook University

  11. Could COVID-19 be an STD? Coronavirus found in semen

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Chinese researchers have found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be present in the semen of patients with COVID-19, and it may still be present ... in the semen of recovering patients, Read more about Could COVID-19 be an STD? Coronavirus found in semen

    InternationalThe Eighth Medical Center of Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital,

  12. The rise of dodgy 'stem cell treatments' for COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    Cell Stem Cell

    Some companies are taking advantage of people by selling bogus stem cell treatments for COVID-19 that aren't backed by credible evidence, says a US bioethicist. ... Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, some Read more about The rise of dodgy 'stem cell treatments' for COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Minnesota, USA

  13. COVID-19 baby boom? Money worries mean maybe not

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 1001 AEST, 1201 NZST

    Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology

    An online survey of around 1,500 heterosexual people in relationships in Italy found that four in five had no plans to conceive during the COVID-19 crisis. ... And, of 268 people who reported planning a Read more about COVID-19 baby boom? Money worries mean maybe not

    InternationalUniversity of Florence, Italy

  14. Small study links arthritis drug with improvements in severe COVID-19 cases

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Rheumatology

    A small study from Italy is the first to report use of the rheumatoid arthritis drug anakinra as part of the treatment of COVID-19 patients. ... drug’s effectiveness in treating COVID-19. Read more about Small study links arthritis drug with improvements in severe COVID-19 cases

    InternationalVita-Salute San Raffaele University, Italy

  15. COVID-19 response should consider diabetes pandemic, NZ experts warn

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    The COVID-19 pandemic has occurred against a backdrop of a global diabetes pandemic. ... In particular, they highlight the increased risk of severe COVID-19 among diabetic patients, and the higher Read more about COVID-19 response should consider diabetes pandemic, NZ experts warn

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago

  16. Rushing for COVID cures: will we repeat the mistakes of past pandemics?

    Publicly released: Fri 8 May 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Australian Prescriber

    Overdoses of aspirin may have contributed to deaths during the 1918 flu pandemic, and high doses of the antiviral medicine ribavirin may have caused complications in SARS in 2003. ... In an editorial, two Read more about Rushing for COVID cures: will we repeat the mistakes of past pandemics?

    Australia; NSWSt Vincent's Hospital Sydney | The University of New South Wales ...

  17. Testing Aussies without symptoms for COVID-19 needed to help protect our oldies

    Publicly released: Thu 7 May 2020 at 1530 AEST, 1730 NZST

    MJA

    Australia should be testing both symptomatic and asymptomatic people for COVID-19 in order to protect the elderly, particularly those in aged care facilities, according to Aussie scientists. Read more about Testing Aussies without symptoms for COVID-19 needed to help protect our oldies

    Australia; VICPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre | Monash University

  18. Cleaning surfaces and opening windows may help stop COVID-19 spreading through families

    Publicly released: Thu 7 May 2020 at 1500 AEST, 1700 NZST

    The BMJ

    While much of the focus on COVID-19 is stopping community spread, how do you stop it infecting an entire household? ... The website is now being adapted for COVID-19. Read more about Cleaning surfaces and opening windows may help stop COVID-19 spreading through families

    InternationalUniversity of Southampton, UK

  19. Prostate cancer treatment may help protect against COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 7 May 2020 at 1400 AEST, 1600 NZST

    Annals of Oncology

    A study of 4,532 Italian men has found that those who were being treated for prostate cancer with androgen-deprivation therapies (ADT) were less likely to develop COVID-19 and, ... And, looking more Read more about Prostate cancer treatment may help protect against COVID-19

    InternationalUniversità degli Studi di Padova, Italy

  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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