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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. Aussie experts sign WHO's COVID-19 vaccine pledge

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Apr 2020 at 1101 AEST, 1301 NZST

    Australian researchers working on COVID-19 vaccines have signed a World Health Organization declaration pledging global collaboration to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. ... The pledge promises to strengthen Read more about Aussie experts sign WHO's COVID-19 vaccine pledge

    Australia; International; VIC; QLDThe University of Queensland | Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity ...

  2. Which drugs might work against COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Apr 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    JAMA

    With so many drugs being tested against COVID-19, things can get a little confusing. ... They look at the evidence for whether chloroquine, remdisivir and other antivirals, or other existing drugs might Read more about Which drugs might work against COVID-19?

    InternationalUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

  3. Luckily, talking to your doctor on Skype works well

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Apr 2020 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    and rheumatology – found talking to a doctor remotely was appropriate in seven out of ten cases, and the remote consultation avoided face-to-face visits in around eight in ten cases. Read more about Luckily, talking to your doctor on Skype works well

    InternationalBrigham and Women's Hospital, USA

  4. COVID-19 can affect the brain and nerves too

    Publicly released: Sat 11 Apr 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Neurology

    A Chinese and US study of 214 patients with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China found it affects the brain and nervous system in around a third of all cases. ... This is the first study to characterise brain Read more about COVID-19 can affect the brain and nerves too

    InternationalHuazhong University of Science and Technology, China

  5. Mental health services must be ramped up to deal with COVID-19, social distancing distress

    Publicly released: Sat 11 Apr 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Internal Medicine

    In a 'Viewpoint' article, US and Norwegian scientists discuss the need to bolster existing mental health services to help people dealing with the distress caused by COVID-19 and social distancing. Read more about Mental health services must be ramped up to deal with COVID-19, social distancing distress

    InternationalBoston University, USA

  6. COVID-19 drug lead treatments identified

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1800 AEST, 2000 NZST

    Nature

    An international team of researchers has tested more than 10,000 compounds to identify six drug candidates that may help treat COVID-19. ... The research, involving University of Queensland scientist Read more about COVID-19 drug lead treatments identified

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  7. EXPERT Q&A: Debunking the myth of COVID-19 and 5G

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1600 AEST, 1800 NZST

    As conspiracy theories bounce around social media about the cause of COVID-19, radiation expert Professor Rodney Croft from the University of Wollongong debunks the myth that it's due to ... the roll out Read more about EXPERT Q&A: Debunking the myth of COVID-19 and 5G

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTUniversity of Wollongong | Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research

  8. NZ's COVID-19 lockdown showing results

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1300 AEST, 1500 NZST

    Te Pūnaha Matatini

    New modelling from Te Pūnaha Matatini suggests New Zealand's country-wide lockdown has already had a significant effect on COVID-19 case numbers. ... The researchers find fast tracing and case isolation Read more about NZ's COVID-19 lockdown showing results

    New ZealandTe Pūnaha Matatini

  9. Premature relaxation of COVID-19 control measures could lead to second wave

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    The Lancet

    Researchers warn against the premature relaxation of strict COVID-19 control measures, saying the premature lifting of those measures will likely result in a second wave of infection, according to Read more about Premature relaxation of COVID-19 control measures could lead to second wave

    InternationalThe University of Hong Kong, China

  10. Predicting which COVID-19 patients with pneumonia will die

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1200 AEST, 1400 NZST

    European Respiratory Journal

    The risk of dying from COVID-19-associated pneumonia is highest in people aged over 65, especially those with other major illnesses, such as heart problems and diabetes, according to Chinese Read more about Predicting which COVID-19 patients with pneumonia will die

    InternationalWuhan Pulmonary Hospital, China

  11. First study on the health conditions of adults one month into COVID-19 lockdown

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1148 AEST, 1348 NZST

    Psychiatry Research

    A new study provides one of the earliest pieces of evidence that the COVID-19 outbreak affected people not only physically but also mentally. ... The preliminary results reveal adults in locations more Read more about First study on the health conditions of adults one month into COVID-19 lockdown

    Australia; NSW; SAThe University of Adelaide | The University of Sydney ...

  12. Symptoms mild in Chinese newborns with COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    European Respiratory Journal

    Chinese scientists have identified four newborn babies with COVID-19 in China, and say the babies experienced only mild symptoms with none requiring intensive care or mechanical ventilation. Read more about Symptoms mild in Chinese newborns with COVID-19

    InternationalWuhan University, China

  13. Heat and sunshine don't affect COVID-19 transmission

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    European Respiratory Journal

    Warmer weather in the northern hemisphere as summer starts may not curb the transmission of COVID-19, according to Chinese scientists. ... Social distancing and self-isolation will remain as important as Read more about Heat and sunshine don't affect COVID-19 transmission

    InternationalFudan University, China

  14. Lung enzyme may make smokers more vulnerable to COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 0901 AEST, 1101 NZST

    European Respiratory Journal

    People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and people who currently smoke may be at greater risk of experiencing severe symptoms of COVID-19, according to Canadian research. ... The Read more about Lung enzyme may make smokers more vulnerable to COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of British Columbia, Canada

  15. Scientists redirect their efforts to deliver hundreds of face shields to the front line

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    At a time when social distancing and isolation are keeping people apart, innovative teams at the University of Newcastle have come together to address a key health concern amidst the ... 19 outbreak – Read more about Scientists redirect their efforts to deliver hundreds of face shields to the front line

    Australia; NSWThe University of Newcastle

  16. Quarantine effective for control of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 0629 AEST, 0829 NZST

    Cochrane Reviews

    A new Cochrane review has summarised the evidence available from modelling studies that show how quarantining affects the spread of COVID-19. ... All the studies found quarantine to be important in Read more about Quarantine effective for control of COVID-19

    InternationalDanube University, Austria

  17. COVID-19 rare in Spanish kids, and symptoms mainly mild

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    Spanish scientists say that around one in 50 COVID-19 cases in Madrid occurred in a person under 19 years old, and their syptoms were mainly mild. ... They identified 731 kids who tested positive for COVID Read more about COVID-19 rare in Spanish kids, and symptoms mainly mild

    InternationalUniversidad Europea de Madrid, Spain

  18. COVID-19 patient completely lost sense of smell

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Apr 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery

    French doctors present the case of a woman in her 40s who reported completely losing her sense of smell as the most noticeable symptom of contracting COVID-19. ... Loss of the sense may be an early Read more about COVID-19 patient completely lost sense of smell

    InternationalLariboisière University Hospital, France

  19. COVID-19 could spread on infected people's breath

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    Building and Environment

    While we have heard much discussion about how COVID-19 infection spreads, little focus has been placed on the airborne route of infection, so far, says QUT International Laboratory for Air Read more about COVID-19 could spread on infected people's breath

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  20. Australian COVID-19 modelling and international data reassuring for parents, teachers, according to experts

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 1602 AEST, 1802 NZST

    The newly released Australian modelling combined with international data supports the Victorian Government’s move to allow limited numbers of children to return to classrooms, say researchers from Read more about Australian COVID-19 modelling and international data reassuring for parents, teachers, according to experts

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

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