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. Genetic links to severe COVID-19 could help us improve treatments

    Publicly released: Thu 18 May 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Nature

    The findings, which build on previous analyses, improve our understanding of the factors that underlie severe COVID-19 and highlight targets for drug development. ... In the latest update, Kenneth Baillie Read more about Genetic links to severe COVID-19 could help us improve treatments

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland|University of Edinburgh, UK

  2. Evidence update finds masks may help stop the spread on COVID-19

    Publicly released: Tue 16 May 2023 at 0700 AEST | 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    The final update of an ongoing review of the evidence around masks and COVID-19 has found that masks may be linked to a small reduction in risk for ... The initial review was followed by eight brief Read more about Evidence update finds masks may help stop the spread on COVID-19

    InternationalOregon Health & Science University, USA

  3. Environmental researchers could be (accidentally) capturing identifiable human DNA

    Publicly released: Tue 16 May 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Nature Ecology & Evolution

    These samples can be used to monitor wild populations and invasive species, reconstruct past environments and screen wastewater samples for human pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2. ... Time Authors David Duffy, Read more about Environmental researchers could be (accidentally) capturing identifiable human DNA

    InternationalUniversity of Florida, USA

  4. Youth input key to addressing pillars of the mental health crisis

    Publicly released: Mon 15 May 2023 at 0430 AEST | 0630 NZST

    Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission

    Dr Stubbing says internationally, organisations such as the World Health Organization and the International Association of Youth Mental Health are also recognising young people’s perspectives on Read more about Youth input key to addressing pillars of the mental health crisis

    New ZealandKoi Tū: the Centre for Informed Futures|Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission

  5. Sending at-home HPV test kits to under-screened women can help boost testing rates

    Publicly released: Fri 12 May 2023 at 0830 AEST | 1030 NZST

    The Lancet Public Health

    Cervical cancer disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic women in the USA, with the highest incidence among Hispanic women and the highest mortality among Black women. ... The trial was also Read more about Sending at-home HPV test kits to under-screened women can help boost testing rates

    InternationalUniversity of North Carolina, USA

  6. Your COVID immunity could wane faster if your BMI is high

    Publicly released: Fri 12 May 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Nature Medicine

    The team also looked at the relationship between BMI, hospitalisation and mortality due to COVID-19 among 3. ... 6 million people in Scotland using their COVID-19 surveillance platform, and found Read more about Your COVID immunity could wane faster if your BMI is high

    InternationalUniversity of Cambridge, UK

  7. AI helps map the postal workers in cells

    Publicly released: Fri 12 May 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    Cell

    University of Queensland researchers have used artificial intelligence to build a 3D map of key cell components to better understand dementia and infectious diseases including COVID-19. ... Viruses such Read more about AI helps map the postal workers in cells

    Australia; International; QLDThe University of Queensland|Institute for Molecular Bioscience...

  8. Most children with COVID-19 don’t require hospital treatment

    Publicly released: Fri 12 May 2023 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    The Medical Journal of Australia

    The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in The Medical Journal of Australia, found more than half of children with COVID-19 who visited an emergency department Read more about Most children with COVID-19 don’t require hospital treatment

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; NT; ACTMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of Sydney...

  9. Over the last decade nobody has been improving the rate of preterm births

    Publicly released: Wed 10 May 2023 at 1530 AEST | 1730 NZST

    The researchers say regional conflict, climate change and COVID-19 are increasing the risks around preterm births as the world struggles to reduce the rates. ... The report also highlights that the Read more about Over the last decade nobody has been improving the rate of preterm births

    InternationalWorld Health Organization (WHO)

  10. When looking at the harms of drinking, are we neglecting what's happening in our homes?

    Publicly released: Wed 10 May 2023 at 0300 AEST | 0500 NZST

    Drug and Alcohol Review

    Current methods to try and address the overconsumption of alcohol aren't focusing enough on drinking at home, according to Australian researchers. ... In an opinion piece, the researchers outline recent Read more about When looking at the harms of drinking, are we neglecting what's happening in our homes?

    Australia; VIC; WALa Trobe University|Curtin University

  11. EXPERT REACTION: Federal Budget 2023-2024

    Publicly released: Tue 9 May 2023 at 1945 AEST | 2145 NZST

    The Federal Government has released their budget for 2023-2024. Below, a variety of Australian experts respond and discuss what this year's Budget means. Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Federal Budget 2023-2024

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; WA; ACTAustralian Government - Dept of the Treasury

  12. A woman or baby dies every 7 seconds as global progress stalls on preventing maternal or newborn deaths

    Publicly released: Tue 9 May 2023 at 1400 AEST | 1600 NZST

    Pregnant women and newborns continue to die at unacceptably high rates worldwide, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created further setbacks to providing them with the healthcare they need,” said Dr Read more about A woman or baby dies every 7 seconds as global progress stalls on preventing maternal or newborn deaths

    InternationalWorld Health Organization (WHO)

  13. The power of peer-to-peer communication in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

    Publicly released: Mon 8 May 2023 at 0930 AEST | 1130 NZST

    Health Expectations

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, discussions with peers played a large role in people’s decisions around vaccination, new research from UNSW Sydney shows. ... Also, once the participants received the Read more about The power of peer-to-peer communication in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales

  14. Problems thinking straight in 1st 4 weeks of COVID-19 may mean long COVID is more likely

    Publicly released: Sat 6 May 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Perceived Cognitive Deficits in Patients With SARS-CoV-2 and Their Association With Long COVID About The Study: The findings of this study of 766 patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection ... suggest that patient Read more about Problems thinking straight in 1st 4 weeks of COVID-19 may mean long COVID is more likely

    InternationalUniversity of California, Los Angeles, USA

  15. Housing affordability is deteriorating, and there’s no end in sight

    Publicly released: Fri 5 May 2023 at 1201 AEST | 1401 NZST

    Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2023: Building for the future

    stimulated by the HomeBuilder and Building Bonus COVID-19 stimulus payments had been delayed due to labour and material shortages. ... However, REIWA estimate around 19,000 homes left the rental sector in Read more about Housing affordability is deteriorating, and there’s no end in sight

    Australia; WACurtin University

  16. No increased risk of menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccination

    Publicly released: Thu 4 May 2023 at 1230 AEST | 1430 NZST

    The BMJ

    To address this, researchers in Sweden drew on high quality health registry data to evaluate the risks of menstrual disturbance and bleeding after covid-19 vaccination in 2,946,448 women ... In the main Read more about No increased risk of menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccination

    InternationalSwedish Medical Products Agency, Sweden

  17. Immunity from COVID-19 vaccines wanes quickly against Omicron

    Publicly released: Thu 4 May 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Evaluation ofWaning of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine–Induced Immunity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisThe findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis of secondary data from 40 studies suggest Read more about Immunity from COVID-19 vaccines wanes quickly against Omicron

    InternationalBruno Kessler Foundation, Italy; University of Trento, Italy

  18. More children and adolescents in mental health crisis since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Wed 3 May 2023 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

    Paediatrics

    The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious and lasting negative impacts on children’s and adolescents’ mental health. ... The study highlights the increasing numbers of children and adolescents presenting Read more about More children and adolescents in mental health crisis since beginning of COVID-19 pandemic

    Australia; NSWThe University of New South Wales|The University of Sydney

  19. Key to fighting chronic inflammation in severe COVID

    Publicly released: Wed 3 May 2023 at 0600 AEST | 0800 NZST

    Science Signaling

    immune cells which contribute to chronic inflammation are not infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19. ... We have vaccines and anti-virals in the fight against COVID-19 but the virus Read more about Key to fighting chronic inflammation in severe COVID

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland|Institute for Molecular Bioscience...

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