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. People were less stressed after NZ's successful Covid-19 response

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Feb 2024 at 1120 AEDT | 1320 NZDT

    Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology

    The findings contrast with similar hair cortisol studies from the UK and the US, where stress levels increased over a similar period. ... Researchers say their study suggests the rapid lockdowns mitigated Read more about People were less stressed after NZ's successful Covid-19 response

    New ZealandUniversity of Auckland

  2. Breast screening no more than 20 minutes away for 9 in 10 Aussie women

    Publicly released: Fri 16 Feb 2024 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    years, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. ... Participation has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as services reduced capacity to implement COVID-19 safety Read more about Breast screening no more than 20 minutes away for 9 in 10 Aussie women

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  3. EXPERT REACTION: Smoking has a lasting effect on immunity

    Publicly released: Thu 15 Feb 2024 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature

    The study, which investigates a range of factors that might contribute to variability in immune responses, also identifies body mass index (BMI) and latent infections of cytomegalovirus (a common Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Smoking has a lasting effect on immunity

    New Zealand; InternationalInstitut Pasteur, France

  4. LEGO® robotics therapy may be a pull for improving school attendance rates for autistic teenagers

    Publicly released: Mon 12 Feb 2024 at 1346 AEDT | 1546 NZDT

    Flinders University

    It’s important to note that we did see a lot of variability, which may be due to the roll-out of the program during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ... a better understanding of the programs benefits Read more about LEGO® robotics therapy may be a pull for improving school attendance rates for autistic teenagers

    Australia; QLD; SAFlinders University|Griffith University

  5. Young people urged to wash their hands and follow food safety tips

    Publicly released: Sun 11 Feb 2024 at 1708 AEDT | 1908 NZDT

    food poisoning as well as preventing the spread of viral diseases such as colds, flu, gastro caused by Norovirus as well as COVID19 infection. ... Alcohol gel should not replace the need to wash soiled Read more about Young people urged to wash their hands and follow food safety tips

    Australia; QLDFood Safety Information Council

  6. Online group course can help people with long COVID improve their health

    Publicly released: Thu 8 Feb 2024 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

    The BMJ

    The team recruited 585 adults with lingering symptoms they attributed to COVID-19, gave half of them a single online session of advice and support, and the other half a series ... The trial involved 585 Read more about Online group course can help people with long COVID improve their health

    Australia; International; NSW; VICDeakin University|The University of Melbourne|The University of Sydney...

  7. Women with HPV face higher risk of death from heart disease

    Publicly released: Wed 7 Feb 2024 at 1105 AEDT | 1305 NZDT

    European Heart Journal

    These risks are compelling enough to add to the already strong case for vaccinations against HPV, as well as the flu, and COVID-19, he adds. ... increase the risk of adverse outcomes from atherosclerotic Read more about Women with HPV face higher risk of death from heart disease

    Australia; International; NSWThe University of New South Wales|Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea

  8. Covid-19 vaccines saved thousands of lives in Aotearoa

    Publicly released: Wed 7 Feb 2024 at 0912 AEDT | 1112 NZDT

    Vaccine

    Aotearoa had one of the lowest Covid-19 pandemic mortality rates in the world, thanks to its elimination strategy that meant most people were vaccinated before being exposed to the ... CoV-2 virus. Read more about Covid-19 vaccines saved thousands of lives in Aotearoa

    New ZealandNational Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)...

  9. Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines protect kids and teens from infections

    Publicly released: Wed 7 Feb 2024 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA

    Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines, which contain both the original strain of the virus and the Omicron variant, protected kids and teens from infections and COVID-19 symptoms better than the first, Read more about Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines protect kids and teens from infections

    InternationalUS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  10. How does COVID-19 impact the placenta and lead to a 'pre-eclampsia-like sydrome' ?

    Publicly released: Wed 7 Feb 2024 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Clinical & Translational Immunology

    For some women, having COVID-19 during pregnancy can impact their placenta and lead to a ‘preeclampsia-like syndrome’, and now Australian experts have identified some of the changes taking place Read more about How does COVID-19 impact the placenta and lead to a 'pre-eclampsia-like sydrome' ?

    Australia; NSW; QLDQueensland University of Technology (QUT)|The University of Queensland...

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