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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. 2 in 3 people with Long COVID likely still have their symptoms in the 2nd year after infection

    Publicly released: Fri 24 Jan 2025 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    Study tracks physical and cognitive impairments associated with long COVIDResearchers following nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome found few changes to their symptoms in the second year Read more about 2 in 3 people with Long COVID likely still have their symptoms in the 2nd year after infection

    InternationalUlm University, Germany

  2. Women may be more likely than men to get long COVID

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Jan 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    45 times that of men. The findings suggest patients' sex, age and other factors should be taken into account when assessing their risk of long COVID, the authors conclude. ... These findings highlight the Read more about Women may be more likely than men to get long COVID

    InternationalUniversity of Texas Health Science Center, USA

  3. EXPERT REACTION: How will Trump's decisions affect the world?

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Jan 2025 at 1515 AEDT, 1715 NZDT

    US President Donald Trump has signed a number of executive orders in his first days back in office, including leaving the World Health Organization (WHO), withdrawing the US from the Paris Read more about EXPERT REACTION: How will Trump's decisions affect the world?

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; TAS; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  4. EXPERT REACTION: Trust in scientists comparatively high in Aotearoa and Australia

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Jan 2025 at 2100 AEDT, 2300 NZDT

    Nature Human Behaviour

    88, placing the country 9th overall and behind Australia placed 5th with a 3. ... This is the largest global study conducted on trust in science since the Covid-19 Pandemic,” says co-author Gina Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Trust in scientists comparatively high in Aotearoa and Australia

    Australia; New Zealand; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; ACTMacquarie University | The University of Western Australia ...

  5. Rise in 'natural' contraceptive strategies among women seeking abortions

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jan 2025 at 1030 AEDT, 1230 NZDT

    BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health

    The use of hormonal methods fell from just under 19% in 2018 to just over 11% in 2023. ... The shift in preference towards [fertility awareness methods] is coupled with reported increases in difficulty in Read more about Rise in 'natural' contraceptive strategies among women seeking abortions

    InternationalPublic Health, NHS Forth Valley, UK

  6. Learning opportunities lost: COVID-19's impact on healthcare education

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jan 2025 at 0900 AEDT, 1100 NZDT

    Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences

    Online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic left many radiography and radiation therapy students unready to enter the workforce, a nation-wide survey of clinical educators has found. ... The study was Read more about Learning opportunities lost: COVID-19's impact on healthcare education

    AustraliaAustralian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT)

  7. Why older women are embracing the open road

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jan 2025 at 0854 AEDT, 1054 NZDT

    Journal of Women & Aging

    The road isn’t always smooth. Travellers can face a range of challenges, including vehicle breakdowns, intermittent communications, illnesses and injuries, and the isolation of remote areas. Read more about Why older women are embracing the open road

    Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)

  8. How are kids faring after a dangerous COVID-19 related illness?

    Publicly released: Tue 14 Jan 2025 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Pediatrics

    Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare, life-threatening illness that can occur after exposure to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. ... The researchers looked into the Read more about How are kids faring after a dangerous COVID-19 related illness?

    InternationalUniversity of Utah and Primary Children’s Hospital, USA

  9. New genetic biocontrol offers hope against disease-carrying mosquitoes and agricultural pests

    Publicly released: Tue 7 Jan 2025 at 2100 AEDT, 2300 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    Described today in Nature Communications, the technique developed by researchers in Applied BioSciences and the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology at Macquarie University is a new approach Read more about New genetic biocontrol offers hope against disease-carrying mosquitoes and agricultural pests

    Australia; NSWMacquarie University

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Should we be worried about HMPV?

    Publicly released: Mon 6 Jan 2025 at 1618 AEDT, 1818 NZDT

    Below, Australian experts respond to questions about whether we should be worried about the virus. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Should we be worried about HMPV?

    Australia; VIC; SA; WA; ACTAustralian Science Media Centre

  11. ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Dec 2024 at 1101 AEDT, 1301 NZDT

    Addiction

    Those given the ADHD medication also had higher self-reported rates of treatment effectiveness (2. ... the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more about ADHD drug shows promise for treating methamphetamine dependence

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; TASThe University of New South Wales | National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) ...

  12. A growth mindset could help maintain mental health in tough times

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Dec 2024 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Mental Health

    study during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The researchers say a growth mindset was associated with lower levels of depression and higher levels of wellbeing and adjustment to the change of routine during Read more about A growth mindset could help maintain mental health in tough times

    InternationalUniversity of California, USA

  13. Access to vaccines and clinical trials for pregnant women vital in pandemics

    Publicly released: Fri 20 Dec 2024 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    Emerging Infectious Diseases

    majority of women who contract bird flu during pregnancy and their unborn baby will die from the virus, according to a new study. ... Pregnant women have experienced high death and critical illness rates Read more about Access to vaccines and clinical trials for pregnant women vital in pandemics

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  14. Older people are less commonly victims of cybercrime, but they're often hit harder

    Publicly released: Thu 19 Dec 2024 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS ONE

    However, the older age group reported more instances of repeat victimization and resulting financial loss. ... Future studies may account for the impact of social isolation and increased technology usage Read more about Older people are less commonly victims of cybercrime, but they're often hit harder

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK

  15. Almost three quarters of adolescents experience depression or anxiety

    Publicly released: Wed 18 Dec 2024 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    The Lancet Psychiatry

    Three quarters of participants who struggled with mental health problems during the COVID-19 years already had symptoms, highlighting factors beyond the pandemic stressors. ... Researchers from The Royal Read more about Almost three quarters of adolescents experience depression or anxiety

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

  16. Cost of retail crime up 40 per cent over two years

    Publicly released: Mon 16 Dec 2024 at 1020 AEDT, 1220 NZDT

    Before COVID, crime was slowly rising, but when a lot of shops closed due to lockdowns, we saw a bit of a pause and crime went down,” he said. ... Online shopping has really grown, and largely its Read more about Cost of retail crime up 40 per cent over two years

    Australia; New Zealand; QLDGriffith University

  17. Poor sleep from excessive screentime could be making behavioural problems worse in preschool kids

    Publicly released: Sat 14 Dec 2024 at 0301 AEDT, 0501 NZDT

    Early Child Development and Care

    This poor sleep may be due to postponed bedtimes caused by screen viewing and the disruption of sleep patterns due to overstimulation and blue-light exposure. ... Understanding the role of screen use in Read more about Poor sleep from excessive screentime could be making behavioural problems worse in preschool kids

    InternationalShanghai Normal University, China

  18. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 still helps children avoid hospitalization

    Publicly released: Fri 13 Dec 2024 at 0300 AEDT, 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The BNT162b2 XBB vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech) provided protection against COVID-19–associated hospitalisation and emergency department or urgent care visits among children 5 to 17 years of age during Read more about The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 still helps children avoid hospitalization

    InternationalKaiser Permanente Southern California, USA

  19. Cleaning airport surfaces every 2 hours cuts norovirus infections by 83%

    Publicly released: Fri 6 Dec 2024 at 0600 AEDT, 0800 NZDT

    PLOS Computational Biology

    The virus is primarily transmitted through surfaces and outbreaks during air travel are especially common, due to the large number of public surfaces in airports. ... The researchers note that since they Read more about Cleaning airport surfaces every 2 hours cuts norovirus infections by 83%

    InternationalBeijing University of Technology, Beijing, China

  20. Elective surgeries in Aussie public hospitals highest on record in 2023-2024

    Publicly released: Fri 6 Dec 2024 at 0001 AEDT, 0201 NZDT

    saw fluctuations in the numbers of elective surgeries being performed as outbreaks of COVID-19 impacted patients, and the availability of hospital staff and resources. ... The largest increases in Read more about Elective surgeries in Aussie public hospitals highest on record in 2023-2024

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

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