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. What do we know about COVID-19's impact on Aussie kids?

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Mar 2023 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Australian Journal of Social Issues

    Research from across Australia shows children of different ages and different social situations were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in a variety of ways still being discovered, according to Aussie Read more about What do we know about COVID-19's impact on Aussie kids?

    Australia; VIC; ACTThe Australian National University | The University of Melbourne ...

  2. Men bearing the brunt of alcohol-related injury and death in Australia

    Publicly released: Tue 21 Mar 2023 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    There were 20% fewer alcohol-related injury hospitalisations during April 2020 – a period affected by COVID-19 lockdowns – compared to the same month the previous year. ... However, alcohol-related Read more about Men bearing the brunt of alcohol-related injury and death in Australia

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  3. Paxlovid could slash Covid death rate

    Publicly released: Sat 18 Mar 2023 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Health Forum

    They estimated the Covid-19 antiviral is only being taken by 5% of those eligible to receive it, resulting in the overall Covid-19 hospitalisation and mortality rates being lowered by ... However when Read more about Paxlovid could slash Covid death rate

    InternationalBrown University, USA

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Lord Howe Island closed to tourists over myrtle rust risk

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Mar 2023 at 1100 AEDT, 1300 NZDT

    Much of Lord Howe Island in NSW has been closed to non-essential visitors in a bid to protect the island from the threat of myrtle rust. ... The disease-causing fungus was first detected on the island Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Lord Howe Island closed to tourists over myrtle rust risk

    Australia; NSW; QLDAustralian Science Media Centre

  5. World’s strongest MRI investigates COVID and chronic fatigue impacts on the brain

    Publicly released: Wed 15 Mar 2023 at 1500 AEDT, 1700 NZDT

    Frontiers in Neuroscience

    Griffith University researchers have used an ultra-high field MRI (7 Tesla) to investigate how COVID-19 and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) mirror the same effects on the Read more about World’s strongest MRI investigates COVID and chronic fatigue impacts on the brain

    Australia; QLDGriffith University | The University of Queensland

  6. Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant

    Publicly released: Wed 15 Mar 2023 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    A follow-up study, published today in JAMA Network Open, looked at COVID-19 related stress in the postpartum period, 1. ... Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 related stress was associated with more mental health Read more about Pandemic stress had a greater impact on those who were pregnant

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  7. Checking children’s wellbeing: before and after COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Mar 2023 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Australian Journal of Social Issues

    The study was originally just focused on children’s overall wellbeing, however the advent of COVID presented a new assessment window, with one cohort having played the game twice before any Read more about Checking children’s wellbeing: before and after COVID-19

    Australia; QLD; WA; TASGriffith University

  8. Sleeping well could help boost the effectiveness of vaccines

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Mar 2023 at 0200 AEDT, 0400 NZDT

    Current Biology

    When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and mass-vaccination became an international priority, Spiegel and Van Cauter set out to summarize our current knowledge about the effect of sleep duration on Read more about Sleeping well could help boost the effectiveness of vaccines

    InternationalCentre de Recherche en Neurosciences de Lyon, France

  9. Decoding dragons and devils, what triggers volcanoes, and more: Australia’s stars of science

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Mar 2023 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    From investigating the structure of space-time to the inner workings of volcanoes and the genetics of sex—twenty-two scientists are today recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for Read more about Decoding dragons and devils, what triggers volcanoes, and more: Australia’s stars of science

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; ACTAustralian Academy of Science

  10. Finding the diet myths ‘hidden’ in social media

    Publicly released: Mon 13 Mar 2023 at 1300 AEDT, 1500 NZDT

    Journal of Sociology

    Dr Smith said the research provided insight into how easily misinformation spread in an online genre that mixed correct and incorrect information. ... In addition, the destabilising environment of the Read more about Finding the diet myths ‘hidden’ in social media

    Australia; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast | Federation University Australia

  11. Kids’ COVID calculator to better inform parents

    Publicly released: Mon 13 Mar 2023 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    Parents can now use a ‘COVID calculator’ to help weigh up the risks and benefits of COVID-19 vaccinations for their children. ... The calculator was initially designed to help adults make an informed Read more about Kids’ COVID calculator to better inform parents

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  12. Smoking rates surge during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Mar 2023 at 1115 AEDT, 1315 NZDT

    Nicotine and Tobacco Research

    Tobacco and nicotine consumption have been decreasing in Australia, however the COVID-19 pandemic may have temporarily disrupted this trend,” Dr Thai said. ... The introduction of lockdowns, social Read more about Smoking rates surge during COVID-19

    Australia; QLD; SAThe University of Queensland

  13. How to protect classrooms against Covid-19 and other infections

    Publicly released: Fri 10 Mar 2023 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    They say schools should be one of the safest places for children to be, and their access to learning should be protected during public health emergencies. ... Instead, Aotearoa New Zealand’s "business-as Read more about How to protect classrooms against Covid-19 and other infections

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago | Massey University | Tū Kotahi Māori Asthma Trust

  14. Mental health may not have gotten much worse during the pandemic after all

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Mar 2023 at 1710 AEDT, 1910 NZDT

    The BMJ

    Mental health among the general public has not changed by large amounts during the covid-19 pandemic compared with pre-pandemic levels, according to international research. ... To address this, Read more about Mental health may not have gotten much worse during the pandemic after all

    InternationalJewish General Hospital, Canada

  15. Long Covid is much less likely after omicron than after the original strain

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Mar 2023 at 1001 AEDT, 1201 NZDT

    European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2023)

    The omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is much less likely to lead to long Covid than the variant circulating at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new ... why. ” Dr Strahm assessed rates of Read more about Long Covid is much less likely after omicron than after the original strain

    InternationalCantonal Hospital St Gallen, Switzerland

  16. Moving on from COVID-19 means facing its impact on mental health

    Publicly released: Thu 9 Mar 2023 at 0715 AEDT, 0915 NZDT

    Frontiers in Psychiatry

    A new review on the global mental health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic confirms feared increases in depression and anxiety, with leading experts saying little has been done to address ... first-of-its-ki Read more about Moving on from COVID-19 means facing its impact on mental health

    Australia; NSW; ACTThe University of Sydney | The Australian National University

  17. Silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Mar 2023 at 1200 AEDT, 1400 NZDT

    Chemical Science

    New Curtin research has found the spike proteins of SARS-CoV-2, a strain of coronaviruses that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, become trapped when they come into contact with silicon, ... Published in Read more about Silicon, gold and copper among new weapons against COVID-19

    Australia; International; WACurtin University

  18. Victorians sought for trial of immune responses to fourth COVID-19 vaccine

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Mar 2023 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Antibody levels are used to determine immunity against COVID-19. The trial will monitor how antibodies change over time and how this differs in the control and vaccine groups and in ... All countries are Read more about Victorians sought for trial of immune responses to fourth COVID-19 vaccine

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  19. Test developed for bat-borne virus in Asia

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Mar 2023 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    Frontiers in Microbiology

    Symptoms of the virus in humans are fever, headache, coughing, difficulty breathing and vomiting. ... Postdoctoral researcher Dr Nina Pollak, who applied the UniSC technology for Nipah virus detection, Read more about Test developed for bat-borne virus in Asia

    Australia; Pacific; International; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast | CSIRO

  20. EXPERT REACTION: 'Oceans treaty' agreement reached

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Mar 2023 at 1130 AEDT, 1330 NZDT

    It is also vital for achieving ocean-related goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework,” said the statement, Read more about EXPERT REACTION: 'Oceans treaty' agreement reached

    Australia; International; NSW; QLD; WAAustralian Science Media Centre | UN

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