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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. $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)

  10. 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...

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