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. How do Aussies rate the government response to COVID19?

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

    Aussies generally feel that the government's response to coronavirus over the past few weeks has not been firm enough, according to a survey conducted by researchers from the UK, which ... The team Read more about How do Aussies rate the government response to COVID19?

    Australia; InternationalThe University of Cambridge, UK

  2. 'Pandemic drone' in development to detect people with coronavirus

    Publicly released: Thu 26 Mar 2020 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    A ‘pandemic drone’ to remotely monitor and detect people with infectious respiratory conditions is being developed by the University of South Australia (UniSA) in partnership with a Canadian Read more about 'Pandemic drone' in development to detect people with coronavirus

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  3. COVID19: Heart damage common in hospitalised coronavirus patients

    Publicly released: Thu 26 Mar 2020 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Cardiology

    Damage to the heart, known as cardiac injury, is common among patients hospitalised with COVID-19, and it is linked to a significantly higher risk of dying in hospital, according to ... The study of 416 Read more about COVID19: Heart damage common in hospitalised coronavirus patients

    InternationalRenmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China

  4. Australia’s leading scientists call for data underpinning COVID-19 decisions to be made public

    Publicly released: Wed 25 Mar 2020 at 1530 AEDT, 1730 NZDT

    The global COVID-19 pandemic affects all Australians and their loved ones at home and abroad. ... As Australians we must do all that we can to aid those at the frontline including health workers and Read more about Australia’s leading scientists call for data underpinning COVID-19 decisions to be made public

    Australia; InternationalAustralian Academy of Science

  5. EXPERT REACTION: Modelling shows combined social distancing measures effective against COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 25 Mar 2020 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    number of cases of COVID-19. ... The researchers used computer modelling to evaluate how a range of social distancing measures could stop the virus spreading using the town of Newcastle, in NSW to model Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Modelling shows combined social distancing measures effective against COVID-19

    Australia; NSW; WAThe University of Western Australia | The University of Sydney

  6. Kids need calm not chaos amid Covid-19

    Publicly released: Tue 24 Mar 2020 at 1230 AEDT, 1430 NZDT

    Elbow bumps in lieu of high-fives, segregated lunchtimes and hyper hand hygiene - they’re are all a part of our children’s new reality in response to Covid-19. ... and take care when explaining the Read more about Kids need calm not chaos amid Covid-19

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  7. COVID19: Economic slowdown doesn't stop us needing climate action

    Publicly released: Tue 24 Mar 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    The economic slowdown from the coronavirus pandemic has led to localised improvements in air quality, but it is too early to assess the implications for concentrations of greenhouse gases which are Read more about COVID19: Economic slowdown doesn't stop us needing climate action

    Australia; InternationalWorld Meteorological Organization (WMO)

  8. COVID-19: Experts issue first guidance on caring for critically-ill patients

    Publicly released: Tue 24 Mar 2020 at 0939 AEDT, 1139 NZDT

    Australian experts along with their international colleagues have issued the first guidelines for what works and what doesn’t in treating critically-ill Covid-19 patients in intensive care. Read more about COVID-19: Experts issue first guidance on caring for critically-ill patients

    Australia; International; NSWGeorge Institute for Global Health | European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

  9. Caring for COVID-19 patients takes a mental toll

    Publicly released: Tue 24 Mar 2020 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    Chinese researchers say the health care workers on the front-line of COVID-19 have a high risk of developing unfavourable mental health issues, and are likely needing psychological support or Read more about Caring for COVID-19 patients takes a mental toll

    InternationalZhejiang University School of Medicine, China

  10. An analysis of Italian COVID-19 numbers in intensive care

    Publicly released: Mon 23 Mar 2020 at 1637 AEDT, 1837 NZDT

    European Society of Anesthesiology, Italy

    The number of intensive care patients with COVID-19 in Italy increased exponentially, doubling over 2-4-day intervals for up to 18 days, according to Italian researchers who looked at ... The team Read more about An analysis of Italian COVID-19 numbers in intensive care

    InternationalPolitecnico di Milano, Italy

  11. Loss of smell ‘first sign’ of COVID-19

    Publicly released: Mon 23 Mar 2020 at 1145 AEDT, 1345 NZDT

    Medical experts in countries hit by COVID-19 are reporting the first tell-tale signs of the virus may be in an unexpected loss in smell. ... in otherwise symptom-free carriers of COVID-19. Read more about Loss of smell ‘first sign’ of COVID-19

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  12. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on risk communications and fear-mongering

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1643 AEDT, 1843 NZDT

    We asked you for more of your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions about risk communications and fear-mongering. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on risk communications and fear-mongering

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of Sydney

  13. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on testing

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1630 AEDT, 1830 NZDT

    We asked you for your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions on testing. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on testing

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDThe University of New South Wales | Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

  14. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on the virus and cleaning

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1620 AEDT, 1820 NZDT

    We asked you for your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions about the virus and cleaning. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on the virus and cleaning

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales | Burnet Institute ...

  15. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on treatments and drugs

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    We asked you for your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions on treatments and drugs. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on treatments and drugs

    Australia; NSW; VIC; ACTQueensland University of Technology (QUT) | The University of Melbourne ...

  16. EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on social distancing and epidemiology

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 1530 AEDT, 1730 NZDT

    We asked you for more of your burning coronavirus questions. Below are experts answers to some common questions about social distancing and epidemiology. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Coronavirus - Answers to your latest questions on social distancing and epidemiology

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; ACTThe University of Melbourne | The University of Sydney ...

  17. New estimates of COVID-19 fatality risk from Wuhan, China

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Mar 2020 at 0917 AEDT, 1117 NZDT

    Nature Medicine

    Research into the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, suggests the fatality risk is significantly lower than previously thought. ... A new study published in Nature Medicine estimates that the Read more about New estimates of COVID-19 fatality risk from Wuhan, China

    InternationalUniversity of Hong Kong, China

  18. HIV drugs of no benefit for hospitalised adult patients with severe Covid-19

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Mar 2020 at 1523 AEDT, 1723 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    A trial of 199 patients with Covid-19 has found that a combination treatment used to treat HIV, was of no benefit in treating severe Covid-19 in adults. ... It was hoped that the combination of lopinavir Read more about HIV drugs of no benefit for hospitalised adult patients with severe Covid-19

    InternationalNational Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Diseases, China

  19. Canva joins fight against COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 18 Mar 2020 at 1411 AEDT, 1611 NZDT

    Canva has today announced it is providing all public health organizations around the world free lifetime licences for Canva Pro in an effort to combat the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. ... The move Read more about Canva joins fight against COVID-19

    Australia; New Zealand; InternationalCanva

  20. Tips for discussing coronavirus with your kids

    Publicly released: Tue 17 Mar 2020 at 1300 AEDT, 1500 NZDT

    If we as adults struggle to understand and react to the constant developments, how do our children begin to comprehend coronavirus and what it means for them? ... Dr Monique Robinson, registered Read more about Tips for discussing coronavirus with your kids

    Australia; WATelethon Kids Institute

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