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Greater social distancing could curb COVID-19 in 13 weeks

Publicly released: Tue 31 Mar 2020 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

A preprint data study reveals social distancing must be adopted by at least 80 per cent of the Australian population to reduce the spread of COVID-19. ... If 90 per cent of the population adopted social Read more about Greater social distancing could curb COVID-19 in 13 weeks

COVID-19 hospitalisation and death rates estimated

Publicly released: Tue 31 Mar 2020 at 0930 AEDT, 1130 NZDT

The Lancet Infectious Diseases

A new study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal reveals the latest hospitalisation and death rates from COVID-19 in mainland China. ... Nearly one in five people over the age of 80 who are infected Read more about COVID-19 hospitalisation and death rates estimated

COVID-19: Can you get coronavirus at a swimming centre or is it too hot?

Publicly released: Tue 31 Mar 2020 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

JAMA Network Open

Chinese scientists, in a research letter, have pointed out that SARS-CoV-2 may still be able to spread in warm and humid conditions, such as those found in swimming centres, ... Previous reports have Read more about COVID-19: Can you get coronavirus at a swimming centre or is it too hot?

Property under fire: tenants, property owners and older Australians bear the brunt of Covid-19

Publicly released: Tue 31 Mar 2020 at 0019 AEDT, 0219 NZDT

Property experts at the University of South Australia are urging the government to implement immediate rental subsidies for tenants as financial hardships continue to wreak havoc for property owners Read more about Property under fire: tenants, property owners and older Australians bear the brunt of Covid-19

More protections needed for homeless against COVID-19, say Aussie experts

Publicly released: Mon 30 Mar 2020 at 1738 AEDT, 1938 NZDT

Lancet Respiratory Medicine

Australian experts say fears for Australia's homeless population are increasing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and call for more guidance and support from the government, according to Read more about More protections needed for homeless against COVID-19, say Aussie experts

Recovered COVID-19 patient's blood plasma could help the critically ill

Publicly released: Mon 30 Mar 2020 at 1710 AEDT, 1910 NZDT

Preliminary Communication

In a preliminary study in China, five critically ill patients suffering from COVID-19 showed an improvement of symptoms after receiving blood plasma transfusions from people who had already recovered Read more about Recovered COVID-19 patient's blood plasma could help the critically ill

EXPERT REACTION: Concerns over lack of masks and PPE for those treating COVID19

Publicly released: Mon 30 Mar 2020 at 1449 AEDT, 1649 NZDT

There are reports emerging around the country of issues with the availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) including masks. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Concerns over lack of masks and PPE for those treating COVID19

New world’s best practice for COVID 19 prevention and control

Publicly released: Mon 30 Mar 2020 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

New recommendations for best practice for infection prevention and control in healthcare settings, to help stop the spread of COVID-19, have been developed by the University of Adelaide’s JBI, Read more about New world’s best practice for COVID 19 prevention and control

Australians urged to come together and beat COVID-19 now

Publicly released: Mon 30 Mar 2020 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

Swinburne University of Technology has partnered with Arq group to launch an online tool to help track the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia. ... org The survey tool is designed for people Read more about Australians urged to come together and beat COVID-19 now

5 tips for business survival in pandemic

Publicly released: Sat 28 Mar 2020 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

As CEOs and executives struggle to deal with the fallout from Covid-19, internationally renowned business growth expert, UniSA’s Professor Jana Matthews is encouraging companies to step back and Read more about 5 tips for business survival in pandemic

Heart disease may increase the risk of death from COVID-19

Publicly released: Sat 28 Mar 2020 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

JAMA Cardiology

The team retrospectively analysed data about patients with COVID-19 who were either treated and discharged, or died during hospitalisation, and found that patients with underlying heart disease were Read more about Heart disease may increase the risk of death from COVID-19

The Phenomics of COVID 19

Publicly released: Fri 27 Mar 2020 at 1936 AEDT, 2136 NZDT

A major research initiative has been launched in Western Australia to better understand COVID-19 and the complex genetic, environmental and lifestyle interactions that give rise to the differential Read more about The Phenomics of COVID 19

Should Australians expect NBN issues during Covid-19?

Publicly released: Fri 27 Mar 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

NBN traffic has exploded as a result of Covid-19 social distancing and isolation and the impact on Australians will differ based on their internet provider and technology: Fibre to the ... The situation Read more about Should Australians expect NBN issues during Covid-19?

Health inequities to suffer as COVID-19 bites deep

Publicly released: Fri 27 Mar 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

SA: The Heaps Unfair State

The escalating COVID-19 crisis will widen the gulf between people with and without secure income – which is producing increasing inequities in health outcomes for South Australians, according to a Read more about Health inequities to suffer as COVID-19 bites deep

COVID19: Modelling suggests Australia will run out of ICU beds on April 5

Publicly released: Fri 27 Mar 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

MJA

New modelling suggests that Australian hospitals will run out of ICU beds sometime around April 5, and, as a result, the future mortality rate of COVID-19 may be much higher ... The researchers used a Read more about COVID19: Modelling suggests Australia will run out of ICU beds on April 5

Are pregnant women with COVID-19 passing it on to bubs?

Publicly released: Fri 27 Mar 2020 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

JAMA Pediatrics

Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be passing the virus to their babies, according to Chinese research. ... However, the team note that samples of amniotic fluid, cord blood and breast milk were all Read more about Are pregnant women with COVID-19 passing it on to bubs?

The genetic quest to understand COVID-19

Publicly released: Fri 27 Mar 2020 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

Cell

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19 is now likely to become the fifth endemic coronavirus in humans. ... Having already published four papers this year on the novel coronavirus, this Read more about The genetic quest to understand COVID-19

NEWS BRIEFING: Trial of TB vaccine to reduce COVID-19 infections

Publicly released: Fri 27 Mar 2020 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

to fight other infections, and hopefully in this case reduce COVID-19 symptoms. ... The multi-centre trial will be conducted with 4,000 health workers in hospitals around the country to determine if it is Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Trial of TB vaccine to reduce COVID-19 infections

Pangolins may be ‘middle men’ for other coronaviruses

Publicly released: Thu 26 Mar 2020 at 2000 AEDT, 2200 NZDT

Nature

Evidence suggests that bats remain the likely source for the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 outbreak, but it’s still unknown which animals acted as the 'middle man' that passed Read more about Pangolins may be ‘middle men’ for other coronaviruses

Extending Wuhan closures would delay second wave of COVID-19, study suggests

Publicly released: Thu 26 Mar 2020 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

The Lancet Public Health

New modelling research suggests that school and workplace closures in Wuhan, China, have successfully reduced the number of people becoming infected with COVID-19, and gave the health system more Read more about Extending Wuhan closures would delay second wave of COVID-19, study suggests