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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. The AusSMC celebrates 20 years of fighting misinformation with evidence

    Publicly released: Mon 24 Mar 2025 at 1150 AEDT, 1350 NZDT

    The Australian Science Media Centre is turning 20 this week, celebrating two decades of helping journalists cover some of the biggest stories of the century, from the COVID-19 pandemic and Read more about The AusSMC celebrates 20 years of fighting misinformation with evidence

    AustraliaAustralian Science Media Centre

  2. Almost half of children with complicated appendicitis can recover from surgery at home

    Publicly released: Fri 21 Mar 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery

    MCRI Associate Professor Warwick Teague said the HITH program, used heavily during the COVID-19 pandemic, had the added benefits of reduced hospital and family costs, improved quality of life, less Read more about Almost half of children with complicated appendicitis can recover from surgery at home

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) | The University of Melbourne

  3. Soundcheck for survival: Regional live music venues burnt out by industry struggles

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Mar 2025 at 1350 AEDT, 1550 NZDT

    Popular Music and Society

    It’s estimated that in the four years since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, Australia has lost more than 1300 live music venues and stages due to a steep increase in ... Regional venues face unique Read more about Soundcheck for survival: Regional live music venues burnt out by industry struggles

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  4. Those who reminisce about the good old days are likely to keep more friendships

    Publicly released: Thu 13 Mar 2025 at 1501 AEDT, 1701 NZDT

    Cognition and Emotion

    The students were aged 19, on average. They had an average of seven people they were very close to – so close that it would be difficult to imagine life without them. ... Covid pandemic. Read more about Those who reminisce about the good old days are likely to keep more friendships

    InternationalKyoto University, Japan

  5. No countries on track to meet all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals

    Publicly released: Thu 13 Mar 2025 at 0500 AEDT, 0700 NZDT

    PLOS One

    In 2015, UN member countries adopted the Sustainable Development Goals with the aim of achieving “peace and prosperity for people and the planet. ” ... However, setbacks such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Read more about No countries on track to meet all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals

    InternationalUniversidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Mexico

  6. Parkinson's cases set to hit 25 million worldwide by 2050

    Publicly released: Thu 6 Mar 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    territories from 2022 to 2050 and the factors driving changes in Parkinson’s disease cases. ... and being unable to accurately predict the prevalence of Parkinson’s disease in various ethnic groups, Read more about Parkinson's cases set to hit 25 million worldwide by 2050

    InternationalCapital Medical University, China

  7. COVID-19 not linked to increase in pre-diabetes condition in Aussie children

    Publicly released: Tue 4 Mar 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The COVID-19 pandemic saw an increase in new cases of type 1 diabetes (T1D) around the world, but researchers have been unable to determine whether the virus which causes ... Global research has explored Read more about COVID-19 not linked to increase in pre-diabetes condition in Aussie children

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WAThe University of New South Wales | The University of Adelaide ...

  8. COVID-19 hospital patients face serious health risks up to 2.5 years later

    Publicly released: Fri 28 Feb 2025 at 1601 AEDT, 1801 NZDT

    Infectious Diseases

    healthcare and monitoring for people who have been hospitalised with SARS-CoV-2 infection. ... While much attention has been given to the immediate dangers of the virus,” Dr Tubiana adds, “our Read more about COVID-19 hospital patients face serious health risks up to 2.5 years later

    InternationalUniversité Paris Cité, France

  9. Protecting Kiwi kids' respiratory health

    Publicly released: Fri 28 Feb 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Respiratory hospitalisations among Aotearoa's under-14s dropped early in the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a big increase and the rapid reappearance of health inequities among Māori and Pacific Read more about Protecting Kiwi kids' respiratory health

    New ZealandVictoria University of Wellington | University of Auckland ...

  10. Global demand for palliative care has risen by 74% in the past 30 years

    Publicly released: Thu 27 Feb 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Global Health

    Access to PC remains poor globally despite a growing need, and the authors of the new study highlight it as one of the most overlooked areas of healthcare. ... It found that while the need for PC due to Read more about Global demand for palliative care has risen by 74% in the past 30 years

    InternationalUniversity of California, USA

  11. COVID-19 vaccines may help protect kids from Long COVID

    Publicly released: Tue 25 Feb 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The authors say these findings suggest benefits of COVID-19 vaccination beyond protection against acute COVID-19 infection and may encourage increased uptake in kids. ... COVID-19 condition in children Read more about COVID-19 vaccines may help protect kids from Long COVID

    InternationalCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, USA

  12. No increase in sudden cardiac deaths in athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Mon 24 Feb 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    Sudden Cardiac Arrest Among Young Competitive Athletes Before and During the COVID-19 PandemicJAMA Network Open Research LetterAbout JAMA Network Open: JAMA Network Open is an online-only open access Read more about No increase in sudden cardiac deaths in athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic

    InternationalUniversity ofWashington, USA

  13. COVID antiviral drug Paxlovid may not reduce hospitalisations in the vaccinated elderly

    Publicly released: Fri 21 Feb 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA

    Although prescriptions of the antiviral COVID-19 drug Paxlovid doubled in 2022 in Canada, there was no matching drop in hospitalisations or death rates among highly vaccinated older adults, according Read more about COVID antiviral drug Paxlovid may not reduce hospitalisations in the vaccinated elderly

    InternationalDavid Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, USA

  14. New mRNA vaccine has potential to help fight tuberculosis when tested in mice

    Publicly released: Thu 20 Feb 2025 at 1532 AEDT, 1732 NZDT

    eBioMedicine

    This study is an important step in demonstrating that mRNA technology is not just for COVID-19 but could be a game-changer for bacterial diseases like TB. ... Professor Colin Pouton from Monash University, Read more about New mRNA vaccine has potential to help fight tuberculosis when tested in mice

    Australia; NSWThe University of Sydney | Monash University | Centenary Institute

  15. New clues to a healthy mother and baby during pregnancy

    Publicly released: Tue 18 Feb 2025 at 1041 AEDT, 1241 NZDT

    Cell, Death & Disease

    Researchers from Flinders University have applied advanced gene editing to explore how an enzyme, made famous in the COVID-19 pandemic, plays a pivotal role in the healthy development of the Read more about New clues to a healthy mother and baby during pregnancy

    Australia; International; NSW; SAFlinders University | The University of Adelaide | South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) ...

  16. Global action needed to solve the medical oxygen crisis

    Publicly released: Tue 18 Feb 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    The Lancet Global Health

    Sweden and the Every Breath Counts Coalition in the US was launched in 2022 against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Previous efforts, including the major investments in response to the COVID-19 Read more about Global action needed to solve the medical oxygen crisis

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  17. Australian COVID-19 patient successfully cured with a lung transplant

    Publicly released: Tue 18 Feb 2025 at 1005 AEDT, 1205 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    The previously healthy 61-year-old man spent six months in hospital after initially presenting with respiratory failure and a positive COVID-19 test, with various complications leaving him on life Read more about Australian COVID-19 patient successfully cured with a lung transplant

    Australia; VICMonash University

  18. Cracking the code of lethal antibodies in a new blood-clotting disorder

    Publicly released: Fri 14 Feb 2025 at 0951 AEDT, 1151 NZDT

    The New England Journal of Medicine

    COVID-19 vaccines. ... Vaccine-induced thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT) was linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in early 2021, leading the Australian government to restrict its rollout to those Read more about Cracking the code of lethal antibodies in a new blood-clotting disorder

    Australia; SAFlinders University | McMasters University

  19. Whakaari eruption's emotional impact on health workers

    Publicly released: Fri 14 Feb 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    New Zealand Medical Journal

    Major disasters and mass casualty events like the 2019 eruption of Whakaari have a significant and lasting impact on healthcare workers' wellbeing. ... This was exacerbated by systemic issues, including Read more about Whakaari eruption's emotional impact on health workers

    New ZealandUniversity of Auckland | Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand

  20. COVID-19 antivirals mostly prescribed to over-70s

    Publicly released: Tue 11 Feb 2025 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Australian Journal of Primary Health

    needed. Five years on from the start of the pandemic, with its worldwide lockdowns and border closures, new data has revealed a way of tracking waves of COVID-19, and suggests ... the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Read more about COVID-19 antivirals mostly prescribed to over-70s

    Australia; NSWMacquarie University

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