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. Guide to diagnosis, assessment and management of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 1551 AEST, 1751 NZST

    MJA

    Australian clinicians have produced a step-by-step guide to the diagnosis, assessment and management of COVID-19 patients. Read more about Guide to diagnosis, assessment and management of COVID-19

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne | The Royal Melbourne Hospital ...

  2. More needs to be done to protect elder care facilities from COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 1516 AEST, 1716 NZST

    Journal of Aging & Social Policy

    Measures to protect elderly people in long-term care facilities and their caregivers who are particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic should be introduced, according to Canadian scientists. Read more about More needs to be done to protect elder care facilities from COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Ottawa, Canada

  3. EXPERT REACTION: Can we really predict who will get sickest with COVID? Concerns raised about clinical prediction models

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 1254 AEST, 1454 NZST

    The BMJ

    European and UK researchers suggest the current methods we are using to take on the big COVID-19 questions about the virus spreading are likely based on weak and overly-optimistic ... at the end of the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Can we really predict who will get sickest with COVID? Concerns raised about clinical prediction models

    International; NSW; VICMaastricht University, Netherlands

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Federal Government releases Australia's COVID-19 modelling

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 1201 AEST, 1401 NZST

    The Federal Government released the modelling behind its response to the COVID-19 pandemic yesterday. ... The modelling is theoretical and based on overseas data. Australia's Chief Medical Officer Dr Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Federal Government releases Australia's COVID-19 modelling

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; NT; ACTThe University of Melbourne | The University of Adelaide ...

  5. Looking at disease spread helps predict traffic congestion

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Nature Communications

    Looking at the spread of diseases like COVID-19 could have other unexpected applications – such as predicting traffic congestion. ... Aussie and international researchers found that an adapted version Read more about Looking at disease spread helps predict traffic congestion

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales | Monash University ...

  6. Investigating the impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on health and wellbeing

    Publicly released: Wed 8 Apr 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    A new global survey will monitor people’s health and wellbeing in response to the social restrictions in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The aim of this research is to understand how social Read more about Investigating the impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on health and wellbeing

    Australia; VICSwinburne University of Technology

  7. Fast tracking nurses in response to COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Apr 2020 at 1058 AEST, 1258 NZST

    Nursing students can progress their studies and enter the workforce sooner, thanks to a partnership between The University of Queensland (UQ) and Metro South Hospital and Health Service (MSHHS). Read more about Fast tracking nurses in response to COVID-19 pandemic

    QLDThe University of Queensland

  8. Ancient Australian plant may help in production of COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Apr 2020 at 1050 AEST, 1250 NZST

    An international team of scientists, led by QUT researchers, may help in producing large amounts of vaccine in the fight against COVID-19. Read more about Ancient Australian plant may help in production of COVID-19 vaccine

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  9. Blood from COVID-19 survivors may help the seriously ill

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Apr 2020 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    PNAS

    Blood from people who've recovered from COVID-19 could be used to treat those who are severely ill, after a Chinese pilot study suggests it might be a safe and ... promising treatment for severe COVID-19 Read more about Blood from COVID-19 survivors may help the seriously ill

    InternationalChina National Biotec Group Company Limited, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

  10. RETRACTED:Cotton and surgical masks may not be able to stop COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Apr 2020 at 0941 AEST, 1141 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    [This study has been retracted at the request of the journal editor] Both surgical and cotton masks are ineffective for preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 from the coughs of ... The researchers found Read more about RETRACTED:Cotton and surgical masks may not be able to stop COVID-19

    InternationalUniversity of Ulsan College of Medicine, South Korea

  11. School closures play only a marginal role in containing COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Apr 2020 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health

    School closures do not appear to have a significant effect on the spread of infections during coronavirus outbreaks such as COVID-19 but will be crucial to how we restart society ... say. School closures Read more about School closures play only a marginal role in containing COVID-19

    Australia; International; NSWThe University of Sydney | University College London, UK

  12. NEWS BRIEFING: Pandemic reveals need for tech revolution in healthcare

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Apr 2020 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    While the world comes to terms with the catastrophic impacts of the current coronavirus pandemic, what new and emerging health technologies could have made the pandemic shorter and less painful? Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Pandemic reveals need for tech revolution in healthcare

    Australia; VICAustralian Academy of Technology and Engineering

  13. EXPERT REACTION: Tigers, cats and dogs oh my - can pets carry COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Apr 2020 at 1557 AEST, 1757 NZST

    Following reports of a tiger becoming infected with COVID-19, Australian experts discuss the likelihood that cats and other pets might be a risk for transmitting coronavirus. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Tigers, cats and dogs oh my - can pets carry COVID-19?

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of Sydney | Macquarie University | The University of Melbourne

  14. COVID-19: How is the world responding to the pandemic?

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Apr 2020 at 1534 AEST, 1734 NZST

    (Preprint) Trends in Pharmacological Sciences

    As there are currently no approved treatments or preventative strategies for the novel coronavirus, UK researchers have reviewed all of the current registered clinical trials across the globe to Read more about COVID-19: How is the world responding to the pandemic?

    InternationalImperial College London, UK

  15. Wearing masks if you're sick could slow the spread of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Apr 2020 at 1500 AEST, 1700 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    They found that in 111 people with confirmed infections, the masks reduced detectable viruses in the air for both seasonal coronavirus and influenza, but not for rhinovirus (the common cold). Read more about Wearing masks if you're sick could slow the spread of COVID-19

    InternationalAustralian Science Media Centre | The University of Hong Kong

  16. COVID-19: Consensus from Aussie heart specialists

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Apr 2020 at 1441 AEST, 1641 NZST

    MJA

    Heart experts from across the country have put together a statement regarding the heightened risk that COVID-19 has for patients with heart issues. ... Additionally, with the off-label prescribing of Read more about COVID-19: Consensus from Aussie heart specialists

    Australia; NSW; VIC; SA; WAMonash University | The University of Sydney | The University of Western Australia ...

  17. Building psychological resilience during times of stress

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Apr 2020 at 1100 AEST, 1300 NZST

    With the COVID-19 global pandemic disrupting almost every part of our regular lives, mental health experts are encouraging Australians to process the emotional toll. Read more about Building psychological resilience during times of stress

    Australia; NSWSouthern Cross University

  18. Online rapid-response COVID-19 training to help health professionals diagnose lung disease

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Apr 2020 at 0929 AEST, 1129 NZST

    Health professionals will be able to quickly upgrade their skills to perform lung ultrasound scans to diagnose COVID-19 accurately and safely, with a new online course being made available free Read more about Online rapid-response COVID-19 training to help health professionals diagnose lung disease

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne

  19. Triple P COVID-19 online resource for parents to stay calm and in control

    Publicly released: Sun 5 Apr 2020 at 1246 AEST, 1446 NZST

    A special COVID-19 online parenting resource has been launched to help parents cope more effectively with the unique challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more about Triple P COVID-19 online resource for parents to stay calm and in control

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  20. Rapid infectious disease shifts in Chinese children and adolescents prior to COVID-19

    Publicly released: Sat 4 Apr 2020 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    BMJ

    Deaths of children and adolescents in China due to infectious diseases were becoming rare prior to the covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study. Read more about Rapid infectious disease shifts in Chinese children and adolescents prior to COVID-19

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

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