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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. Most COVID-19 trial preprints were eventually published, and the conclusions mostly stayed the same

    Publicly released: Sat 28 Jan 2023 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    During the pandemic, preprints helped make clinical trial results available as quickly as possible, and now researchers have found that most preprints of COVID-19 clinical trials ended up being Read more about Most COVID-19 trial preprints were eventually published, and the conclusions mostly stayed the same

    InternationalQueen’s University, Canada

  2. Children’s immune response to COVID-19: fast but doesn’t last

    Publicly released: Thu 26 Jan 2023 at 1605 AEDT, 1805 NZDT

    Clinical Immunology

    Unlike those of adults, children’s immune systems don’t remember the virus and don’t adapt, so when they’re next exposed to SARS-CoV-2, their body still treats ... They found that children had Read more about Children’s immune response to COVID-19: fast but doesn’t last

    AustraliaGarvan Institute of Medical Research | Children's Hospital at Westmead

  3. Four doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine could give good immunity against new variants

    Publicly released: Thu 26 Jan 2023 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    NEJM

    Using the Novavax vaccine as a booster could potentially provide a more universal-like response against new SARS-CoV-2 variants, according to researchers at Novavax. ... They say 4 doses produced a Read more about Four doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine could give good immunity against new variants

    Australia; InternationalNovavax

  4. Bivalent vaccine generates higher antibody responses against new 'grandchildren of omicron' variants

    Publicly released: Thu 26 Jan 2023 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    4–BA. 5 variant and the original COVID-19 strain, generates a higher antibody response against the newer Omicron subvariants than the original Pfizer vaccine, according to international research. Read more about Bivalent vaccine generates higher antibody responses against new 'grandchildren of omicron' variants

    InternationalPfizer, University of Texas Medical Branch, USA

  5. Sports parent stresses emphasised during COVID-19 era

    Publicly released: Wed 25 Jan 2023 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    Psychology of Sport and Exercise

    The research - “Sport parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic: Perceptions of parents and youth in Australia”, by Sam Elliott, Aurélie Pankowiak, Rochelle Eime and Murray Drummond - has been Read more about Sports parent stresses emphasised during COVID-19 era

    Australia; VIC; SAFlinders University | Victoria University | Federation University Australia

  6. Coronavirus improves ability to tackle infectious diseases in Timor-Leste

    Publicly released: Wed 25 Jan 2023 at 1000 AEDT, 1200 NZDT

    The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia

    These improvements can help Timor-Leste respond to other prevalent infectious diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis and HIV The rapid expansion of Timor-Leste’s laboratory abilities during the Read more about Coronavirus improves ability to tackle infectious diseases in Timor-Leste

    Australia; Pacific; International; VIC; NT; ACTMenzies School of Health Research | The University of Melbourne ...

  7. Online interaction is impacting the mood and cognitive function of young people

    Publicly released: Tue 24 Jan 2023 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    Scientific Reports

    The COVID-19 pandemic and global lockdowns shifted our social interactions with peers even further online, especially for young people. ... And with these face-to-face social interactions, the feedback or Read more about Online interaction is impacting the mood and cognitive function of young people

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  8. New guidelines for cognitive rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury

    Publicly released: Tue 24 Jan 2023 at 0845 AEDT, 1045 NZDT

    Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation

    Professor Ponsford also said a major addition to the updated version of the guidelines is a new section on telerehabilitation, which was necessitated due to the COVID-19 pandemic:“In recent Read more about New guidelines for cognitive rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury

    Australia; International; NSW; VICMonash University | La Trobe University | The University of Sydney

  9. mRNA COVID-19 vaccines reduce virus risk in children, serious side effects are rare

    Publicly released: Tue 24 Jan 2023 at 0310 AEDT, 0510 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    Children aged 5-11 who have received two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine are less likely to be infected with COVID-19 and less likely to have severe illness, ... 5 million unvaccinated children, and Read more about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines reduce virus risk in children, serious side effects are rare

    InternationalUniversity of Tsukuba Hospital, Japan

  10. Affordable air monitors identify ‘super-spreader’ areas in health settings

    Publicly released: Mon 23 Jan 2023 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    Age and Ageing

    Placing CO2 monitors in public spaces, such as hospitals, schools and aged-care facilities, could play a major role in the battle against airborne respiratory viruses, such as COVID-19 and Read more about Affordable air monitors identify ‘super-spreader’ areas in health settings

    Australia; International; QLD; SA; ACTFlinders University | South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) ...

  11. We may be underestimating how much more alcohol we drank during the pandemic

    Publicly released: Mon 23 Jan 2023 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    Drug and Alcohol Review

    Research so far into how much our alcohol consumption increased during the COVID-19 pandemic may be underestimating the issue, according to Australian research. ... The participants reported their alcohol Read more about We may be underestimating how much more alcohol we drank during the pandemic

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney

  12. What is the best COVID policy for Australia in 2023?

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Jan 2023 at 1600 AEDT, 1800 NZDT

    The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

    respirators). Ongoing vaccinations and earlier public health measures most effective responses to future COVID-19 variants: studyOngoing vaccination and lower thresholds for escalating public health Read more about What is the best COVID policy for Australia in 2023?

    Australia; VICThe University of Melbourne

  13. How well-protected are you against COVID-19 if you've already had it and been vaccinated?

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Jan 2023 at 1437 AEDT, 1637 NZDT

    The Lancet Infectious Diseases

    People who have both been infected with COVID-19 and vaccinated have sustained protection against hospitalisation and severe disease when going another round with the virus, according to a systematic Read more about How well-protected are you against COVID-19 if you've already had it and been vaccinated?

    InternationalWorld Health Organization (WHO)

  14. COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective at neutralising new BQ.1.1 and XBB.1 variants

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Jan 2023 at 1412 AEDT, 1612 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    1 and XBB. 1 COVID-19 variants than to previous dominant Omicron variants, according to international research. ... The researchers tested the antibody response of a small group of people who had received Read more about COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective at neutralising new BQ.1.1 and XBB.1 variants

    InternationalBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, USA

  15. Omicron-targeting bivalent boosters could better neutralise COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Jan 2023 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    New England Journal of Medicine

    Pfizer's bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron BA. 1 and the original COVID-19 variant can induce higher levels of neutralising antibodies than the original Pfizer vaccine, according to the company's Read more about Omicron-targeting bivalent boosters could better neutralise COVID-19

    InternationalPfizer, USA

  16. Climate change could be hurting our brains, too

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Jan 2023 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Climate

    With severe climate events such as wildfires and hurricanes expected to increase in the future, studying climate trauma is becoming more important. ... COVID-19 pandemic). Read more about Climate change could be hurting our brains, too

    InternationalUniversity of California, San Diego, USA

  17. Vaccinations may reduce the risk of long COVID symptoms

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Jan 2023 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    COVID-19 Symptoms 6 Months After Onset, Role of Vaccination for SARS-CoV-2 InfectionJAMA Network Open Original InvestigationPersistent COVID-19 Symptoms at 6 Months After Onset and the Role of Read more about Vaccinations may reduce the risk of long COVID symptoms

    InternationalUniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, USA

  18. Reducing new hepatitis C infections through broad access to treatments among people with HIV in five countries

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Jan 2023 at 0951 AEDT, 1151 NZDT

    eClinicalMedicine

    Continued monitoring is warranted, however, because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on incidence trends, and whether DAAs will continue to drive incidence reductions after 2019 is largely Read more about Reducing new hepatitis C infections through broad access to treatments among people with HIV in five countries

    Australia; NSW; VICBurnet Institute | Monash University | Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney

  19. Were pregnant women given the information they needed about COVID-19?

    Publicly released: Sat 14 Jan 2023 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Pregnant women in Australia found it difficult to get the information they needed about COVID-19 during the pandemic, increasing their risk of exposure to misinformation, according to Australian Read more about Were pregnant women given the information they needed about COVID-19?

    Australia; VIC; WABurnet Institute | The University of Melbourne | Curtin University

  20. Convalescent plasma may help immunocompromised COVID-19 patients avoid death

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Jan 2023 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The new research included eight controlled studies and 138 case studies, and found that transfusion of COVID-19 convalescent plasma was linked to a decrease in death risk in ... About The Study: The Read more about Convalescent plasma may help immunocompromised COVID-19 patients avoid death

    InternationalMayo Clinic, USA

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