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. What can we learn from the link between COVID-19 and neurological problems?

    Publicly released: Tue 22 Aug 2023 at 0900 AEST | 1100 NZST

    Medical Journal of Australia

    A wide range of neurological problems have been reported as symptoms of COVID-19, from headaches to seizures and Guillain–Barré syndrome. ... He says assessing the link between COVID-19 and many of Read more about What can we learn from the link between COVID-19 and neurological problems?

    Australia; VICMonash University

  2. Should mask rules remain in healthcare settings?

    Publicly released: Tue 22 Aug 2023 at 0700 AEST | 0900 NZST

    Annals of Internal Medicine

    Mask-wearing should continue in healthcare settings, according to US public health experts who argue infection from SARS-CoV-2 is still a threat, especially to the most vulnerable patients, and Read more about Should mask rules remain in healthcare settings?

    InternationalPublic Health – Seattle & King County, USA; University of Washington, USA

  3. How did COVID-19 severity in kids change as the pandemic progressed?

    Publicly released: Tue 22 Aug 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Pediatrics

    The severity of COVID-19 in children appears to have decreased over the course of the pandemics as the virus mutated, according to Australian and international researchers. ... International Pediatric Read more about How did COVID-19 severity in kids change as the pandemic progressed?

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; WAThe University of Queensland|Telethon Kids Institute...

  4. Tiny worms help with a huge health problem

    Publicly released: Mon 21 Aug 2023 at 1107 AEST | 1307 NZST

    Nature Communications

    All trial participants had risk factors for developing cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. ... That was an interesting observation as well, given that much of the trial took place during the first Read more about Tiny worms help with a huge health problem

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SAAustralian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM)...

  5. COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

    Publicly released: Mon 21 Aug 2023 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

    BMJ Paediatrics Open

    However, with most children now having caught the SARS-CoV-2 virus and building up a natural immunity, the additional benefit of vaccination in healthy children is minimal. ... However, with most children Read more about COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

    Australia; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)

  6. EXPERT Q&A: The origins of SARS-CoV-2

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Aug 2023 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

    As the debate continues about the origins of COVID-19 and the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the AusSMC asked Professor Dominic Dwyer, a Medical Virologist at Westmead Hospital and the University ... of Sydney, to Read more about EXPERT Q&A: The origins of SARS-CoV-2

    Australia; NSWAustralian Science Media Centre|The University of Sydney

  7. Undermining science undermines us all

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Aug 2023 at 1030 AEST | 1230 NZST

    to the origin of SARS-CoV-2 reflects a worrying pattern of deliberate undermining of public trust in science at a time when policymakers need to inform their decisions with rigorously ... The current Read more about Undermining science undermines us all

    AustraliaAustralian Academy of Science

  8. Racism and discrimination linked to poor mental health in young Aussies during COVID-19

    Publicly released: Fri 18 Aug 2023 at 0300 AEST | 0500 NZST

    Australian Journal of Social Issues

    likely to have experienced racism or discrimination, and were more likely to have their lives impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. ... The study also found that experiences of discrimination, racism and Read more about Racism and discrimination linked to poor mental health in young Aussies during COVID-19

    Australia; VIC; ACTDeakin University|The Australian National University...

  9. New rapid test for deadly mozzie-borne virus

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Aug 2023 at 1700 AEST | 1900 NZST

    Gates Open Research

    We developed a rapid test, with results that look similar to a COVID-19 home stick test, for each of the four types of dengue virus,” Dr Macdonald said. ... She said the innovative method involved a Read more about New rapid test for deadly mozzie-borne virus

    Australia; QLDUniversity of the Sunshine Coast|QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute...

  10. Pandemics likely have negative effects on our bubs

    Publicly released: Thu 17 Aug 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    researchers, who add that similar patterns are recently being seen for COVID-19. ... exposed to both the 1918 pandemic and COVID-19. Read more about Pandemics likely have negative effects on our bubs

    InternationalUniversity of Zurich, Switzerland

  11. These 52 US doctors spread a heap of COVID-19 misinformation

    Publicly released: Wed 16 Aug 2023 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

    JAMA Network Open

    Fifty-two doctors in the US spread COVID-19 misinformation online about vaccines, treatments, and masks, and many had a wide reach based on their number of followers, according to US ... Communication of Read more about These 52 US doctors spread a heap of COVID-19 misinformation

    InternationalUniversity of Massachusetts, USA

  12. Hookworms could offer protection from severe COVID-19 symptoms

    Publicly released: Sat 12 Aug 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    Science Immunology

    new. Most recently we’ve seen this effect in the Covid pandemic, where it is thought that people recovering from a SARS-CoV-2 infection have a few weeks of relative ... The result was that these helminth Read more about Hookworms could offer protection from severe COVID-19 symptoms

    New Zealand; InternationalMalaghan Institute of Medical Research|National Institutes of Health, USA

  13. Genetic blueprint for vaccine and therapeutics production in plants

    Publicly released: Fri 11 Aug 2023 at 1814 AEST | 2014 NZST

    Nature Plants

    plant has already been used to produce COVID-19 vaccinesThe research, published in Nature Plants, has determined the complete genome sequence of this plant, which has been used in the production Read more about Genetic blueprint for vaccine and therapeutics production in plants

    Australia; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)

  14. EXPERT REACTION: How will new COVID-19 subvariant Eris impact Australia?

    Publicly released: Wed 9 Aug 2023 at 1335 AEST | 1535 NZST

    The new COVID subvariant EG. 5. 1, or Eris, is fast becoming one of the most prevalent in the United Kingdom and United States. ... Experts say the same thing could happen in Australia. See their full Read more about EXPERT REACTION: How will new COVID-19 subvariant Eris impact Australia?

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

  15. Walking 4,000 steps daily is enough to reduce your risk of death

    Publicly released: Wed 9 Aug 2023 at 0905 AEST | 1105 NZST

    European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

    2 million deaths a year related to physical inactivity. The COVID-19 pandemic also resulted in a reduction in physical activity, and activity levels have not recovered two years on from ... of steps, both Read more about Walking 4,000 steps daily is enough to reduce your risk of death

    Australia; International; WAThe University of Western Australia|Medical University of Lodz (MUL), Poland

  16. Nose-pickers may be more likely to catch COVID-19

    Publicly released: Thu 3 Aug 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Picking your nose may increase your risk of catching COVID-19, according to Dutch researchers who investigated how seemingly innocuous behaviour or physical features like having a beard or wearing Read more about Nose-pickers may be more likely to catch COVID-19

    InternationalAmsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands

  17. Lockdowns create global appetite for feeding feathered friends

    Publicly released: Thu 3 Aug 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS ONE

    Professor Jones, alongside lead author Associate Professor Jackie Doremus from California Polytechnic State University and Dr Liqing Li from Texas A&M University, investigated two interdependent Read more about Lockdowns create global appetite for feeding feathered friends

    Australia; QLDGriffith University

  18. AI-based wastewater sampling predicts COVID-19 pressure on hospitals

    Publicly released: Tue 1 Aug 2023 at 1230 AEST | 1430 NZST

    Nature Communications

    My PhD focused on sewer design to reduce concrete corrosion, however I graduated right around the time of COVID-19 and saw an opportunity to monitor and study the pandemic,” said ... I’m grateful for Read more about AI-based wastewater sampling predicts COVID-19 pressure on hospitals

    Australia; NSWUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)|The University of New South Wales

  19. Activewear angst: Why shopping for workout clothes can be harmful to women

    Publicly released: Tue 1 Aug 2023 at 0700 AEST | 0900 NZST

    International Journal of Consumer Studies & Body Image

    Sales of “Athleisure” —a hybrid style of athletic clothing typically worn as everyday wear — have risen rapidly following the onset of COVID-19 and are expected to be worth more than Read more about Activewear angst: Why shopping for workout clothes can be harmful to women

    Australia; WAEdith Cowan University

  20. Swine flu strain has passed from humans to pigs nearly 400 times since 2009

    Publicly released: Fri 28 Jul 2023 at 0400 AEST | 0600 NZST

    PLOS Pathogens

    2020, when human pdm09  infection rates dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. ... In 2020 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, pdm09 circulation among humans dropped, but pdm09 circulation persisted Read more about Swine flu strain has passed from humans to pigs nearly 400 times since 2009

    InternationalUS Department of Agriculture, USA

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