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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. Immunity from COVID-19 vaccines wanes quickly against Omicron

    Publicly released: Thu 4 May 2023 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Evaluation ofWaning of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine–Induced Immunity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisThe findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis of secondary data from 40 studies suggest Read more about Immunity from COVID-19 vaccines wanes quickly against Omicron

    InternationalBruno Kessler Foundation, Italy; University of Trento, Italy

  2. More children and adolescents in mental health crisis since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Wed 3 May 2023 at 0900 AEST, 1100 NZST

    Paediatrics

    The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious and lasting negative impacts on children’s and adolescents’ mental health. ... The study highlights the increasing numbers of children and adolescents presenting Read more about More children and adolescents in mental health crisis since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales | The University of Sydney

  3. Key to fighting chronic inflammation in severe COVID

    Publicly released: Wed 3 May 2023 at 0600 AEST, 0800 NZST

    Science Signaling

    immune cells which contribute to chronic inflammation are not infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. ... We have vaccines and anti-virals in the fight against COVID-19 but the virus Read more about Key to fighting chronic inflammation in severe COVID

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland | Institute for Molecular Bioscience ...

  4. Pandemic related increase in depression in kids and teens stronger among girls and wealthier families

    Publicly released: Tue 2 May 2023 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    Depression symptoms in children and teenagers increased during the pandemic, with the effect more pronounced in girls and young people from relatively higher-income backgrounds, according to an Read more about Pandemic related increase in depression in kids and teens stronger among girls and wealthier families

    InternationalUniversity of Calgary, Canada

  5. 2022 Prime Minister's Science Prizes awarded

    Publicly released: Mon 1 May 2023 at 1530 AEST, 1730 NZST

    Pacific immunologist Associate Professor Dianne Sika-Paotonu wins the Prime Minister’s Science Communication Prize for her work as a leading voice during Covid-19 pandemic. ... He smoked and the most Read more about 2022 Prime Minister's Science Prizes awarded

    New Zealand; PacificRoyal Society Te Apārangi

  6. NEWS BRIEFING: BCG vaccine’s lack of protection against COVID-19 highlights importance of trials even during a pandemic

    Publicly released: Thu 27 Apr 2023 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Previous research showed BCG boosted ‘front-line’ immunity in infants and protected against some respiratory infections in adolescents and adults, which was the rationale for testing it against Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: BCG vaccine’s lack of protection against COVID-19 highlights importance of trials even during a pandemic

    Australia; VIC; SAMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | The University of Melbourne ...

  7. Death risk nearly 1 in 3 for those with both tuberculosis and COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 27 Apr 2023 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Global Public Health

    Nearly a third of a group of US hospital patients who had tuberculosis and COVID-19 at the same time died, according to international researchers. ... The team looked at patients with TB in New York City Read more about Death risk nearly 1 in 3 for those with both tuberculosis and COVID-19

    InternationalNew York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, USA

  8. Tiny hearts advance a giant leap in fight against heart disease

    Publicly released: Thu 27 Apr 2023 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    Cell Reports

    muscle, which is important for several diseases that can cause heart injury including COVID-19. ... One of those is inflammation, which is the body’s reaction to insults such as metabolic disease or Read more about Tiny hearts advance a giant leap in fight against heart disease

    Australia; International; QLDQIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute

  9. Dogs are pretty good at sniffing out kids with COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 25 Apr 2023 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The team trained medical alert dogs to search for COVID-19 by sniffing the ankles and feet of students. ... In the lab, the dogs were able to identify samples that did and didn't have COVID-19 above 95% Read more about Dogs are pretty good at sniffing out kids with COVID-19

    InternationalCalifornia Department of Public Health, USA

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Long COVID Inquiry report

    Publicly released: Mon 24 Apr 2023 at 1109 AEST, 1309 NZST

    and a nationally coordinated research program for long COVID and COVID-19. ... Sick and tired: Long COVID inquiry report releasedA national long COVID and COVID-19 database is among the key Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Long COVID Inquiry report

    Australia; VICAustralian Science Media Centre

  11. COVID-19 could increase your risk of diabetes

    Publicly released: Wed 19 Apr 2023 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    They say the rate of new diabetes diagnoses was 672. 2 per 100,000 people exposed to COVID-19, and 508. ... About The Study: In this study of more than 600,000 individuals, SARS-CoV-2 infection was Read more about COVID-19 could increase your risk of diabetes

    InternationalBritish Columbia Centre for Disease Control, Canada

  12. Children with COVID-19 treated safely at home, helping to take burden off hospitals

    Publicly released: Wed 19 Apr 2023 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    Archives of Disease in Childhood

    Murdoch Children’s Dr Laila Ibrahim said the program took pressure off paediatric emergency departments and helped reduce COVID-19 transmission in hospital during the first two years of the pandemic Read more about Children with COVID-19 treated safely at home, helping to take burden off hospitals

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  13. Is it time to stop mandating masks in healthcare settings?

    Publicly released: Tue 18 Apr 2023 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine (AIM)

    The experts say the time has come to manage SARS-CoV-2 the same way as other endemic respiratory viruses using correct and consistent application of Standard and Transmission-based Precautions. Read more about Is it time to stop mandating masks in healthcare settings?

    InternationalMassachusetts General Hospital, USA

  14. EXPERT REACTION: Solar eclipse set to stun in WA

    Publicly released: Mon 17 Apr 2023 at 1600 AEST, 1800 NZST

    On Thursday, April 20, a solar eclipse is set to be visible across Australia for the first time since 2014. ... Exmouth and some of the surrounding peninsula in Western Australia will have the best view, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Solar eclipse set to stun in WA

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAAustralian Science Media Centre

  15. Disturbed sleep may partially explain long COVID breathlessness

    Publicly released: Sun 16 Apr 2023 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), The Lancet

    The researchers say the findings suggest sleep disturbance is a common problem after hospitalisation for COVID-19 and is linked with breathlessness. ... The study researchers also found that participants Read more about Disturbed sleep may partially explain long COVID breathlessness

    InternationalUniversity of Manchester, UK

  16. Drug shows promise for reducing fatigue in long-COVID patients

    Publicly released: Sat 15 Apr 2023 at 1900 AEST, 2100 NZST

    eClinical Medicine

    A drug designed to help long-COVID patients suffering from persistent fatigue has shown promise in a randomised controlled trial, according to an international study presented at the European Read more about Drug shows promise for reducing fatigue in long-COVID patients

    InternationalUniversity of Oxford, UK

  17. Humanising international education requires 360-degree support

    Publicly released: Fri 14 Apr 2023 at 1143 AEST, 1343 NZST

    At a national level prior to COVID-19 it contributed $37. 6B to the economy. ... Notes to editors · Prior to COVID about 580,000 international students were living in Australia; by the end of 2021, Read more about Humanising international education requires 360-degree support

    Australia; International; SAUniversity of South Australia

  18. Nurse sounds a warning on hearing loss for COVID-19 patients

    Publicly released: Fri 14 Apr 2023 at 1036 AEST, 1236 NZST

    British Medical Journal Case Reports

    A University of South Australia nursing lecturer has used her own COVID-19 experience to inform research into a little-known side effect of the virus – sudden deafness. ... The evidence around the short Read more about Nurse sounds a warning on hearing loss for COVID-19 patients

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  19. COVID-19 bivalent booster reduces deaths and hospitalisations in over-65s

    Publicly released: Fri 14 Apr 2023 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    Our findings highlight the importance of new types of vaccines containing different variants of SARS-CoV-2, which are likely to induce broader immune responses and provide enhanced protection against Read more about COVID-19 bivalent booster reduces deaths and hospitalisations in over-65s

    InternationalClalit Health Services, Israel; See paper for full list of author affiliations

  20. Indigenous people in Australia and NZ at higher risk of hospitalisation and death from the flu

    Publicly released: Fri 14 Apr 2023 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS Global Public Health

    Australia did a fantastic job during COVID of having First Nations-led plans that worked well. ... Dr Gibney added that surveillance of respiratory virus information is vital for management of the disease. Read more about Indigenous people in Australia and NZ at higher risk of hospitalisation and death from the flu

    Australia; New Zealand; VIC; QLDMonash University | The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity ...

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