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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: Remdesivir for COVID19 - does it work?

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Apr 2020 at 1230 AEST, 1430 NZST

    The US National insitute of Health has announced the preliminary results of a trial which showed that advanced COVID-19 patients who received remdesivir recovered faster than similar patients who Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Remdesivir for COVID19 - does it work?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; ACTThe Australian National University | The University of Melbourne ...

  2. Small study finds antibody treatment effective for severe COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Apr 2020 at 1053 AEST, 1253 NZST

    PNAS

    In the race to find an effective treatment for COVID-19, results from a small study in China suggest that the antibody treatment tocilizumab may speed up the recovery of some ... Twenty-one people with Read more about Small study finds antibody treatment effective for severe COVID-19

    InternationalThe First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China, China

  3. First randomised trial of remdesivir suggests no significant benefits

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Apr 2020 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet

    Treatment with the antiviral drug remdesivir does not speed recovery from COVID-19 in patients who are critically ill compared to a placebo, according to the first randomised trial of its ... Randomised Read more about First randomised trial of remdesivir suggests no significant benefits

    InternationalChina-Japan Friendship Hospital, China

  4. Google searches for unproven COVID-19 drugs boom

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Apr 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA

    Google searches by people looking to buy hydroxychloroquine were 1,389 times higher following claims by President Trump and other high profile people that these drugs were effective COVID-19 Read more about Google searches for unproven COVID-19 drugs boom

    InternationalUniversity of California

  5. Predicting COVID-19 spread in China with mobile phone data

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Apr 2020 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Nature

    A new study demonstrates that nationwide tracking of mobile phone data could accurately predict the spread of COVID-19 in China up to two weeks in advance. ... They linked these data to COVID-19 infection Read more about Predicting COVID-19 spread in China with mobile phone data

    InternationalUniversity of Hong Kong, China

  6. Physio support in COVID-19 recovery

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Apr 2020 at 1430 AEST, 1630 NZST

    Journal of Physiotherapy

    New physiotherapy guidelines are targeting COVID-19 patient recovery for respiratory management, exercise and mobilisation in acute hospital wards and Intensive Care Units. ... The new guidelines Read more about Physio support in COVID-19 recovery

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  7. Self-compassion key during difficult times

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Apr 2020 at 1230 AEST, 1430 NZST

    Scientific Reports

    Practising self-compassion during distressing moments can have positive effects on the brain and body, according to research from The University of Queensland. ... PhD candidate Jeffrey Kim said the Read more about Self-compassion key during difficult times

    International; QLDThe University of Queensland

  8. Global research collaboration to identify crucial clinical strategies for people living with COVID-19 and HIV

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Apr 2020 at 1201 AEST, 1401 NZST

    As global COVID-19 cases multiply, medical researchers fear for how the pandemic will impact the world’s most marginalised populations. ... The Kirby Institute at UNSW Sydney will coordinate a Read more about Global research collaboration to identify crucial clinical strategies for people living with COVID-19 and HIV

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

  9. Mobile phones found to host cocktail of live germs, aiding spread of diseases

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Apr 2020 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease

    A new study warns mobile phones could be acting as ‘Trojan horses’ for coronavirus and urges billions of users worldwide to decontaminate their devices daily. ... The research, led by Associate Read more about Mobile phones found to host cocktail of live germs, aiding spread of diseases

    Australia; QLDBond University | Murdoch University

  10. Looking at how people adapt to social isolation during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Apr 2020 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    A team of scientists from The University of Western Australia’s School of Psychological Science has launched a study to understand the mental health effects of physical isolation during the Read more about Looking at how people adapt to social isolation during COVID-19

    Australia; WAThe University of Western Australia

  11. Research sector answers the Government’s call for the best available evidence on COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Apr 2020 at 0900 AEST, 1100 NZST

    Australia and New Zealand’s science, research and innovation sectors have united to provide governments with the latest and best evidence as they contain and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Read more about Research sector answers the Government’s call for the best available evidence on COVID-19

    Australia; New ZealandAustralian Academy of Science | Australian Govt Office of the Chief Scientist ...

  12. Supporting the mental health of frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    European Heart Journal

    A new report by British researchers says that COVID-19 healthcare workers will be psychologically impacted by their work during the pandemic, and will require psychological support from multiple Read more about Supporting the mental health of frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic

    InternationalQueen Mary University of London, London’s Air Ambulance and Barts Health NHS Trust, UK

  13. Experts examine the COVID-19 tracing app

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 1836 AEST, 2036 NZST

    N/A

    University of Sydney academics from the disciplines of cybersecurity, media, law and health comment on COVIDSafe, the COVID-19 contact tracing app released by the federal government. Read more about Experts examine the COVID-19 tracing app

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  14. COVID-19 increases risk to healthcare workers during routine procedures

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 1145 AEST, 1345 NZST

    JAMA

    Health care workers need to be careful working with patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19, as even routine procedures could spray them with infected aerosols, according to the authors of Read more about COVID-19 increases risk to healthcare workers during routine procedures

    InternationalUS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  15. What is the current state of play for COVID-19 clinical trials?

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    In the three months since COVID-19 emerged from Wuhan, China and spread around the world, over 1100 clinical studies have been registered globally on clinical trials registries, including over 500 Read more about What is the current state of play for COVID-19 clinical trials?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; NTMenzies School of Health Research | The University of Melbourne ...

  16. Keep taking your blood pressure drugs, COVID19 risks unproven say Aussie doctors

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    MJA

    There is no convincing clinical data that blood pressure-lowering drugs cause harm in COVID19 patients, says an Australian expert, but there is evidence they can reduce deaths from hypertension and Read more about Keep taking your blood pressure drugs, COVID19 risks unproven say Aussie doctors

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  17. Simulation shows current PPE may still leave emergency workers exposed

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    JAMA

    exposed to the coronavirus. ... After the simulation, the fluorescent dye was found on the uncovered skin, hair,and shoes of doctors and nurses. Read more about Simulation shows current PPE may still leave emergency workers exposed

    InternationalRambam Health Care Campus, Israel

  18. Much hyped COVID-19 treatment hydroxychloroquine could cause heart problems

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 0930 AEST, 1130 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    Patients with COVID-19 who were treated with a combination of hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin experienced altered heart rhythms on an electrocardiogram, according to US research. Read more about Much hyped COVID-19 treatment hydroxychloroquine could cause heart problems

    InternationalNew York University

  19. Contact tracing and isolation key to controlling COVID-19 spread in Chinese city

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    A Chinese and American research team has found that contact tracing to rapidly isolate suspected COVID-19 cases lowered the length of time people were infectious in the community. ... However, the authors Read more about Contact tracing and isolation key to controlling COVID-19 spread in Chinese city

    InternationalHarbin Institute of Technology Campus, China

  20. Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material in the air

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Apr 2020 at 0800 AEST, 1000 NZST

    Nature

    Chinese researchers have found evidence that the genetic material of the virus behind COVID-19 can be airborne. ... The research team set up aerosol “traps” around two hospitals treating COVID-19 Read more about Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 genetic material in the air

    InternationalWuhan University, China

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