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. Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines show robust boosting potential

    Publicly released: Wed 13 Dec 2023 at 0600 AEDT | 0800 NZDT

    eBioMedicine

    Two Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines have shown strong potential to be an improved approach for boosting immunity to SARS-CoV-2 variants according to interim results of a Phase 1 ... Melbourne-made Read more about Melbourne-made COVID-19 vaccines show robust boosting potential

    Australia; International; VIC; SAThe Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity...

  2. Suburban backyard home to more than 1,000 species

    Publicly released: Fri 8 Dec 2023 at 0930 AEDT | 1130 NZDT

    Ecology

    UQ mathematician Dr Matt Holden, ecologist Dr Andrew Rogers and taxonomist Dr Russell Yong took a census of their Annerley share house and its backyard during the COVID-19 lockdowns in ... The Parilyrg Read more about Suburban backyard home to more than 1,000 species

    Australia; QLDThe University of Queensland

  3. The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2023

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

    And Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data released in September showed COVID-19 was the first infectious disease in the top five causes of death in Australia since 1970, responsible for Read more about The AusSMC's Top 10 Science Stories 2023

    AustraliaAustralian Science Media Centre

  4. Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0900 AEDT | 1100 NZDT

    Event Management

    From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks – online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns. ... More than half Read more about Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia|Flinders University

  5. Post COVID elective surgery wait times longer than ever

    Publicly released: Wed 6 Dec 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    COVID-19 pandemic (758,000 admissions in 2018–19),’ said AIHW spokesperson Clara Jellie. ... In the 5 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, presentations to public hospital emergency departments Read more about Post COVID elective surgery wait times longer than ever

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  6. NEWS BRIEFING: Fossil fuel emissions reach record high - Global Carbon Budget

    Publicly released: Tue 5 Dec 2023 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Earth System Science Data

    Australian National UniversityPlease note: Dr Candell is heading to the US on Sat 2 Dec and Professor Jotzo is heading to the COP 28 conference on Sat 2 Dec. ... 5 per cent. The growth in oil emissions Read more about NEWS BRIEFING: Fossil fuel emissions reach record high - Global Carbon Budget

    Australia; New Zealand; Pacific; International; ACTCSIRO|The Australian National University|Australian Science Media Centre

  7. A specialised health service helped catch WA refugee children up with their COVID-19 vaccinations

    Publicly released: Mon 4 Dec 2023 at 1340 AEDT | 1540 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    A specialist health service for refugees was able to turn vaccination rates around for their cohort of refugee children during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Australian research. ... time. The Read more about A specialised health service helped catch WA refugee children up with their COVID-19 vaccinations

    Australia; WAThe University of Western Australia

  8. Two new lineages of coronavirus detected in NZ bats

    Publicly released: Mon 4 Dec 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    New Zealand Journal of Ecology

    New research has identified two new lineages of coronavirus in New Zealand native bats, with over 60% of long-tailed bats infected during the study period. ... However, the findings are an important step Read more about Two new lineages of coronavirus detected in NZ bats

    New ZealandUniversity of Otago|Department of Conservation|Université de La Réunion

  9. Being overweight hampers body’s immune response to SARS-CoV-2

    Publicly released: Mon 4 Dec 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Clinical & Translational Immunology

    We’ve previously shown that being overweight – not just being obese – increases the severity of SARS-CoV-2,” Mr Tong said. ... Finally, the data provides an added impetus to improve SARS-CoV-2 Read more about Being overweight hampers body’s immune response to SARS-CoV-2

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; QLDThe University of Queensland|Monash University|QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute...

  10. Depression and anxiety was higher for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Publicly released: Fri 1 Dec 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    More than a third of young adults had anxiety or depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey of over 3 million US adults which found rates were much ... S. adults, anxiety and Read more about Depression and anxiety was higher for young people during the COVID-19 pandemic

    InternationalNorthwestern University, USA

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