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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. Back to Uni warning to students to wash their hands

    Publicly released: Mon 17 Feb 2020 at 0701 AEDT, 0901 NZDT

    their hands after going to the toilet and only 49% said they always washed their hands before handling food. ... Correct hand washing reduces the risk of food poisoning as well as viral diseases including Read more about Back to Uni warning to students to wash their hands

    AustraliaFood Safety Information Council

  2. Potential antiviral drug against MERS coronavirus

    Publicly released: Fri 14 Feb 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    PNAS

    Animals were either treated 24 hours before being infected with the virus, or 12 hours after infection. ... Additionally, the study authors say remdesivir’s broad antiviral effects may make it useful Read more about Potential antiviral drug against MERS coronavirus

    InternationalNational Institutes of Health, USA

  3. Coronavirus and pregnancy: Preliminary study suggests no mother-to-child transmission

    Publicly released: Thu 13 Feb 2020 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    The Lancet

    Very little is known about the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus in pregnancy. ... The study retrospectively reviewed the medical records of nine pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19 infection. Read more about Coronavirus and pregnancy: Preliminary study suggests no mother-to-child transmission

    InternationalPeking University First Hospital, China

  4. A bat virus treatment works: First human clinical trial shows treatment for Hendra virus is safe and effective

    Publicly released: Tue 4 Feb 2020 at 1106 AEDT, 1306 NZDT

    Lancet Infectious Diseases

    As the coronavirus outbreak continues, Australian researchers have successfully trialled a treatment for another type of virus that is harboured by bats, called henipaviruses. ... The group of viruses Read more about A bat virus treatment works: First human clinical trial shows treatment for Hendra virus is safe and effective

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland | QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute ...

  5. EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares novel coronavirus a Global Health Emergency

    Publicly released: Fri 31 Jan 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    Overnight, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). ... What exactly does this mean, and what difference will it Read more about EXPERT REACTION: WHO declares novel coronavirus a Global Health Emergency

    Australia; NSW; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre | The University of Sydney ...

  6. CSIRO scientists start work on coronavirus

    Publicly released: Fri 31 Jan 2020 at 0501 AEDT, 0701 NZDT

    CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has commenced key research in the rapid global response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Read more about CSIRO scientists start work on coronavirus

    Australia; VIC; QLDCSIRO | The University of Queensland

  7. EXPERT REACTION: Novel coronavirus - quarantining Australians, Chinese lock down, and importing Chinese goods

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Jan 2020 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    The Australian government announced yesterday it will be quarantining Aussies who are evacuated from China on Christmas Island, so is this a sensible precaution, or overkill? ... Could this affect the Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Novel coronavirus - quarantining Australians, Chinese lock down, and importing Chinese goods

    Australia; NSW; QLD; SAAustralian Science Media Centre | University of South Australia ...

  8. Analysis of 99 coronoavirus patients hints at who is most at risk

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Jan 2020 at 1211 AEDT, 1411 NZDT

    The Lancet

    An analysis of 99 patients with 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), including some of the first patients to be hospitalised, has found that it is more likely to affect older males ... comprehensive Read more about Analysis of 99 coronoavirus patients hints at who is most at risk

    InternationalWuhan Jinyintan Hospital, China

  9. Novel coronavirus is genetically different to human SARS and is closer to bat coronaviruses

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Jan 2020 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    The Lancet

    A new genetic analysis of 10 genetic sequences of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) from nine patients in Wuhan finds that the virus is most closely related to two bat-derived ... The researchers found the Read more about Novel coronavirus is genetically different to human SARS and is closer to bat coronaviruses

    InternationalUniversities of Shandong

  10. Melbourne scientists first to grow and share novel coronavirus

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Jan 2020 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    Scientists have successfully grown the Wuhan coronavirus from a patient sample, which will provide expert international laboratories with crucial information to help combat the virus. Read more about Melbourne scientists first to grow and share novel coronavirus

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne

  11. EXPERT REACTION: First Australian novel coronavirus case confirmed in Melbourne

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Jan 2020 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    The Victorian government has confirmed that an Australian has contracted the novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, and is in isolation in a hospital in Melbourne. ... An expert reacts below to this new Read more about EXPERT REACTION: First Australian novel coronavirus case confirmed in Melbourne

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales

  12. Coronavirus infections—more than just the common cold

    Publicly released: Fri 24 Jan 2020 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    JAMA

    Until recently, human coronaviruses received relatively little attention due to their mild 'common cold'-like symptoms in otherwise healthy people, but a team of US experts say the emergence of yet Read more about Coronavirus infections—more than just the common cold

    InternationalNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, USA

  13. EXPERT REACTION: Could new coronavirus have come from snakes?

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jan 2020 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    Journal of Medical Virology

    The novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, may have come from snakes, according to an evolutionary analysis of the virus. ... Researchers compared the genetic information of the virus with information already Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Could new coronavirus have come from snakes?

    Australia; International; NSW; QLD; SA; WA; ACTGriffith University | The University of Adelaide | Edith Cowan University ...

  14. EXPERT REACTION: Novel Chinese coronavirus found in Japan

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Jan 2020 at 1230 AEDT, 1430 NZDT

    A confirmed case of a novel coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV has been detected in Japan making it the second confirmed case outside of China, after a case was identified in ... Coronaviruses are a large Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Novel Chinese coronavirus found in Japan

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; ACTThe University of New South Wales | The University of Sydney

  15. EXPERT REACTION: Lead in drinking water from some plumbing products

    Publicly released: Mon 26 Nov 2018 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    The statement was issued in July but has only recently been reported by Australian news outlets. ... People should take every opportunity to limit their exposure to lead, according to the statement. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Lead in drinking water from some plumbing products

    Australia; NSW; WAMacquarie University | The University of New South Wales ...

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