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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. 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...

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Economic crashes linked to rise in male suicides, and lower mental health overall

    Publicly released: Thu 30 Nov 2023 at 1601 AEDT | 1801 NZDT

    Journal of Mental Health

    Experts from Canada and the UK led this research into the impact of financial meltdowns on psychological well-being. ... Limitations of the research include the majority of the studies assessed were not Read more about Economic crashes linked to rise in male suicides, and lower mental health overall

    Australia; InternationalEdge Hill University, UK

  5. Having a baby is getting more expensive in Queensland

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Nov 2023 at 1630 AEDT | 1830 NZDT

    Medical Journal of Australia

    It found that the demographic characteristics of women giving birth is markedly changing and the cost of care is becoming unsustainable. ... As health care spending changes in the wake of the coronavirus Read more about Having a baby is getting more expensive in Queensland

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLDUniversity of Technology Sydney (UTS)|Monash University

  6. Remote work, reduced pay: are we willing to make a trade?

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Nov 2023 at 1335 AEDT | 1535 NZDT

    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization

    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce, with almost half of Australian workers willing to sacrifice part of their annual salary to work from home. ... It’s clear that COVID-19 has Read more about Remote work, reduced pay: are we willing to make a trade?

    Australia; SAUniversity of South Australia

  7. $48 billion spent on Australia's COVID-19 response

    Publicly released: Wed 29 Nov 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    The report estimates the amount spent from the financial year 2019-2020 to 2021-2022, and says spending on COVID-19 represented 72% of total funds spent on health. ... The Australian Institute of Health Read more about $48 billion spent on Australia's COVID-19 response

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  8. EXPERT REACTION: Millennials are driving Australia's declining mental health status

    Publicly released: Tue 28 Nov 2023 at 0700 AEDT | 0900 NZDT

    PNAS

    That’s a very difficult question to answer,” said consultant psychiatrist and senior author Professor Nick Glozier, Professor of Psychological Medicine at the University of Sydney. ... lack of Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Millennials are driving Australia's declining mental health status

    Australia; NSW; VIC; QLD; SA; ACTThe University of Sydney|The University of Queensland...

  9. Nurturing connection at Murdoch’s International Café

    Publicly released: Mon 27 Nov 2023 at 1838 AEDT | 2038 NZDT

    Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association

    The “post-COVID-19” period witnessed a resurgence of international students arriving in Western Australia. ... As Murdoch University continues to refine and expand these programs, the positive impact Read more about Nurturing connection at Murdoch’s International Café

    Australia; WAMurdoch University

  10. EXPERT REACTION: Should we be concerned about the rise in respiratory illnesses in China?

    Publicly released: Fri 24 Nov 2023 at 1320 AEDT | 1520 NZDT

    China is currently seeing an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, according to the World Health Organization. ... The WHO this week made an official request to Read more about EXPERT REACTION: Should we be concerned about the rise in respiratory illnesses in China?

    Australia; International; NSW; VIC; SAAustralian Science Media Centre

  11. Fractional COVID-19 booster vaccines produce similar immune response as full-doses

    Publicly released: Fri 24 Nov 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific

    The study is the first of its kind to assess and compare COVID-19 vaccines widely used in low- and middle-income countries. ... Fractional dosing may improve COVID-19 booster acceptability and uptake and Read more about Fractional COVID-19 booster vaccines produce similar immune response as full-doses

    Australia; Pacific; VICMurdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)|The University of Melbourne

  12. Getting vaxxed before you catch COVID may help you avoid long COVID

    Publicly released: Thu 23 Nov 2023 at 1432 AEDT | 1632 NZDT

    The BMJ

    The effectiveness of covid-19 vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe complications of acute covid-19 are already known, but their effectiveness against long covid is less clear because Read more about Getting vaxxed before you catch COVID may help you avoid long COVID

    InternationalUniversity of Gothenburg, Sweden

  13. Numbers speak louder than words when communicating uncertainty in statistics

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Nov 2023 at 1101 AEDT | 1301 NZDT

    Royal Society Open Science

    A study with more than 10,000 participants across 12 countries revealed that stating uncertainty as a numeric range slightly decreased trust in COVID statistics compared to when no uncertainty was Read more about Numbers speak louder than words when communicating uncertainty in statistics

    New Zealand; InternationalUniversity of Otago|University of Cambridge, University of Groningen, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

  14. Sales data could help improve disease surveillance

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Nov 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    Nature Communications

    weather data, to predict weekly deaths from respiratory diseases, such as the flu and bronchitis. ... The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of producing accurate forecasts of respiratory Read more about Sales data could help improve disease surveillance

    InternationalUniversity of Nottingham, UK

  15. Turning back the clock on brains aged by COVID

    Publicly released: Wed 22 Nov 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    Nature Aging

    We found COVID-19 accelerates the presence of ‘zombie’ or senescent cells, which accumulate naturally and gradually in the brain as we get older,” Dr Aguado said. ... rejuvenated the brain and Read more about Turning back the clock on brains aged by COVID

    Australia; QLD; SAAustralian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)...

  16. 1060 million people with ‘other’ musculoskeletal disorders by 2050

    Publicly released: Mon 20 Nov 2023 at 1601 AEDT | 1801 NZDT

    The Lancet Rheumatology

    across 204 countries and territories to measure the prevalence, years of life lived with disability and population data to identify the 2050 projection. ... A factor which may add to the projection of Read more about 1060 million people with ‘other’ musculoskeletal disorders by 2050

    Australia; New Zealand; SA; TASFlinders University|University of Tasmania

  17. Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on preschool kids a mixed bag

    Publicly released: Fri 17 Nov 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    Canadian scientists say preschool kids exposed to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country have better problem-solving skills and fine movement skills compared with kids who grew up before the Read more about Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on preschool kids a mixed bag

    InternationalUniversity of Toronto, Canada

  18. Assessing climate change impacts on Torres Strait fisheries

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Nov 2023 at 1201 AEDT | 1401 NZDT

    3 tonnes. Real gross value of production of tropical rock lobster in the Torres Strait has varied in recent years due to COVID, and reached $16. ... This project is only possible given the long time Read more about Assessing climate change impacts on Torres Strait fisheries

    Australia; Pacific; QLDCSIRO

  19. An Aussie is hospitalised with head injuries every four minutes

    Publicly released: Thu 16 Nov 2023 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

    4% each year. Following a lull in 2019–20 due to COVID–19, head injury hospitalisation rates increased by 6. ... 8 hospitalisations per 100,000 population in 2020-21). Following a decline in 2019–20, Read more about An Aussie is hospitalised with head injuries every four minutes

    AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

  20. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine during but not before pregnancy can help protect the baby from Omicron

    Publicly released: Sat 11 Nov 2023 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

    JAMA Network Open

    The researchers looked at Singapore's national health data to identify babies who had at least one parent infected with COVID-19 during their first six months of life, and compared ... which babies got Read more about Getting a COVID-19 vaccine during but not before pregnancy can help protect the baby from Omicron

    InternationalSingapore General Hospital, Singapore

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