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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. Improve those endless Zoom meetings with two thumbs up

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Aug 2022 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Paul D. Hills of University College London, U. K. , and colleagues from University College London and the University of Exeter, U. ... During the COVID-19 pandemic, online video conferencing has been a Read more about Improve those endless Zoom meetings with two thumbs up

    InternationalUniversity College London, UK

  2. COVID-19 boosters for teens can help keep them out of the ER

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Aug 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    The team looked at the vaccination status of just over 3000 teens who visited emergency or urgent care departments for COVID-19 related symptoms, and say while two vaccine doses provided ... strong Read more about COVID-19 boosters for teens can help keep them out of the ER

    InternationalKaiser Permanente Southern California, USA

  3. Should you need a negative RAT to get out of COVID isolation?

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Aug 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    After catching COVID, getting a negative RAT test result appears to be a good indication that you are no longer infectious and that you could come out of isolation, according to ... The study found that Read more about Should you need a negative RAT to get out of COVID isolation?

    InternationalBrigham and Women’s Hospital, USA, Broad Institute, USA

  4. More than 1 in 10 people got reinfected during the first Omicron wave in Iceland

    Publicly released: Thu 4 Aug 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Around 11. 5% of people who had previously caught COVID became reinfected during the first Omicron wave in Iceland, according to new data. ... The study showed that people aged 18-29 had the highest risk Read more about More than 1 in 10 people got reinfected during the first Omicron wave in Iceland

    InternationalLandspitali–The National University Hospital of Iceland

  5. 4th dose of Pfizer vaccine helps prevent infection among health workers

    Publicly released: Wed 3 Aug 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    The authors say this suggests that a fourth vaccine dose was effective in preventing breakthrough COVID-19 infections in health care workers, helping to maintain the function of the health care Read more about 4th dose of Pfizer vaccine helps prevent infection among health workers

    InternationalHadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center, Israel

  6. A child's nose could be better at fighting off COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 2 Aug 2022 at 1130 AEST, 1330 NZST

    PLOS Biology

    Kids’ noses can better fight COVID-19 University of Queensland-led research has found the lining of children’s noses are better at inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 infections than adult noses. ... Taken together, Read more about A child's nose could be better at fighting off COVID-19

    Australia; QLD; WA; NTThe University of Queensland | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) ...

  7. EXPERT Q&A: Monkeypox a 'disease of national significance'. What now?

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jul 2022 at 1500 AEST, 1700 NZST

    On the back of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring the spread of Monkeypox (MPX) a public health emergency on Saturday, Australia's own Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly has Read more about EXPERT Q&A: Monkeypox a 'disease of national significance'. What now?

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland | Australian Science Media Centre

  8. Cooking up a new recipe for pretzel-shaped peptides

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jul 2022 at 0900 AEST, 1100 NZST

    Angewandte Chemie

    To showcase our method, we made a bicyclic peptide which can inhibit an enzyme of the Zika virus. ... treat COVID-19 and other common diseases. ” Read more about Cooking up a new recipe for pretzel-shaped peptides

    Australia; ACTThe Australian National University

  9. Critical oncology trial data remains hidden

    Publicly released: Fri 29 Jul 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Oncology

    This is the same reason given by Pfizer and Moderna for the clinical trial data on their respective COVID-19 vaccines not currently being available,” says Dr Hopkins. ... DOI: 10. 1001/jamaoncol. 2022. Read more about Critical oncology trial data remains hidden

    Australia; QLD; SAFlinders University | University of South Australia ...

  10. New abortion laws face COVID-19 and resourcing hurdles

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Jul 2022 at 1500 AEST, 1700 NZST

    International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy

    When emergency powers legislation was invoked in SA to manage COVID-19, the SA Abortion Action Coalition ran a campaign in 2020 to lobby relevant ministers and the Chief Public Health ... 5204/ijcjsd. Read more about New abortion laws face COVID-19 and resourcing hurdles

    Australia; SAFlinders University

  11. Safety of COVID-19 vaccines in over 200,000 Aussie kids: reassuring data from AusVaxSafety

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Jul 2022 at 1000 AEST, 1200 NZST

    MedRxiv

    Australian children aged 5–15 years report fewer side effects in the days following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination than those reported in clinical trials and published safety data, according to new Read more about Safety of COVID-19 vaccines in over 200,000 Aussie kids: reassuring data from AusVaxSafety

    Australia; NSWNational Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS)

  12. COVID-19 vaccine patch fights variants better than needles in mice

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Jul 2022 at 0930 AEST, 1130 NZST

    Vaccine

    The research, conducted in partnership with Brisbane biotechnology company Vaxxas, tested the Hexapro SARS-CoV-2 spike vaccine using the Vaxxas high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) technology, and Read more about COVID-19 vaccine patch fights variants better than needles in mice

    Australia; International; QLDThe University of Queensland

  13. As many as 1 in 20 COVID-19 patients could suffer long-term loss of smell and taste

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Jul 2022 at 0830 AEST, 1030 NZST

    The BMJ

    Change in the sense of smell and taste is common in patients with covid-19, with 40-50% of people on average reporting these symptoms globally. ... However, they note that the virus variant of SARS-CoV-2 Read more about As many as 1 in 20 COVID-19 patients could suffer long-term loss of smell and taste

    InternationalNational University of Singapore

  14. Even if you've already had COVID-19, getting vaccinated can help stop you getting reinfected

    Publicly released: Thu 28 Jul 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    If you've already had COVID, getting vaccinated can help stop you from catching it again, cutting your risk of reinfection in half, according to a US study. ... The study found that people who had their Read more about Even if you've already had COVID-19, getting vaccinated can help stop you getting reinfected

    InternationalBrown University School of Public Health, USA

  15. ‘Dog people’ may do better in lockdown

    Publicly released: Wed 27 Jul 2022 at 1030 AEST, 1230 NZST

    Pet Behaviour Science

    Researchers examining why dog owners living alone during Covid restrictions were less lonely think it may have to do with the type of person who owns dogs rather than having a ... She said a previous Read more about ‘Dog people’ may do better in lockdown

    Australia; VIC; QLDJames Cook University | Monash University

  16. Native New Zealand tree puts the sting on pain

    Publicly released: Wed 27 Jul 2022 at 0700 AEST, 0900 NZST

    Journal of Biological Chemistry

    The team faced challenges during the study due to international COVID travel restrictions. ... COVID made it difficult to source nettles, but to keep our research going through the pandemic, we managed to Read more about Native New Zealand tree puts the sting on pain

    Australia; New Zealand; QLDThe University of Queensland | Institute for Molecular Bioscience

  17. By June, almost half of Aussies had recently had COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 27 Jul 2022 at 0100 AEST, 0300 NZST

    It is estimated that by early June, at least 46% of the adult Australian population had acquired infection [1] with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to ... antibodies. Two types of Read more about By June, almost half of Aussies had recently had COVID-19

    Australia; NSW; VICThe University of New South Wales | Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney ...

  18. Telehealth helped alcohol and drug treatment services maintain support through COVID-19

    Publicly released: Wed 27 Jul 2022 at 0001 AEST, 0201 NZST

    COVID-19 restrictions saw alcohol and other drug treatment service providers adapt In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and with the introduction of new health regulations, the delivery Read more about Telehealth helped alcohol and drug treatment services maintain support through COVID-19

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  19. Aussie kids who were closer to their pets during the pandemic had poorer mental health

    Publicly released: Tue 26 Jul 2022 at 0400 AEST, 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Kids who were anxious during the second COVID wave may have been gravitating towards pets to seek additional comfort, say Aussie researchers who found that more anxious kids also had greater Read more about Aussie kids who were closer to their pets during the pandemic had poorer mental health

    Australia; VIC; QLD; WALa Trobe University | Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) ...

  20. Antivirals can prevent hospitalisations if COVID-19 patients are treated early

    Publicly released: Mon 25 Jul 2022 at 1401 AEST, 1601 NZST

    Canadian Medical Association Journal

    Some antivirals used in nonsevere COVID-19 may reduce hospitalizations and deathsThe antiviral drugs molnupiravir and nirmatrelvir–ritonavir (Paxlovid), when used to treat nonsevere COVID-19, most Read more about Antivirals can prevent hospitalisations if COVID-19 patients are treated early

    InternationalMcMaster University, Canada

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